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Baby, this is Keke Palmer
Hosted by Wondery · EN
Keke Palmer has questions, and she’s not afraid to ask them.
On 'Baby, this is Keke Palmer', Keke sits down with artists, actors, entrepreneurs, experts, and creators shaping the culture. These aren’t just promo stops or viral moments. They’re honest, layered conversations about identity, relationships, reinvention, success, and growth.
Pop culture moves fast. Opinions move faster. But nuance takes time — and that’s what Keke makes space for. Because culture is more than a headline. It’s a reflection of who we are.
And baby… this show holds up the mirror.
New episodes every Tuesday.
Watch or listen wherever you get your podcasts. Follow @kekepalmerpodcast on Instagram & TikTok.
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Mýa on Self-Love, Independence & Reinvention
Yesterday01:23:23Summary readyKeke sits down with the Grammy winner to talk “Ghetto Superstar,” “Case of the Ex,” “My Love Is Like…Wo,” her new album Retrospect, and the story behind her last-minute tour with Brandy and Monica. Mýa also reflects on how Prince inspired her creatively and influenced her journey toward becoming an independent artist and what she says to anyone claiming she “fell off.” Plus, Mýa and Keke get real about self-love, relationships, and redefining happily ever after.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
SummaryHot Ones’ Sean Evans and Keke Turn Up the Spice
1w ago01:13:05Summary readySean Evans might be the internet’s favorite wingman, but when he sits down with Keke, things get even spicier. They break down the art of great interviews, unforgettable celebrity moments, and asking the questions nobody else thinks to ask. Sean explains how Hot Ones became a cultural phenomenon while he and Keke revisit their flirty chemistry, joke about their viral kiss, bond over Midwest roots, and get competitive during a game of Twister that has them falling… for each other.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
SummaryMichelle Obama Has Advice Every Woman Needs to Hear
2w ago01:25:29Summary readyThis conversation with Michelle Obama is full of the kind of wisdom that stays with you. With Keke, she opens up about motherhood, ambition, marriage, Black womanhood, and the freedom she’s found in this chapter of her life. She also shares insight on staying grounded when the world tries to define you. From her podcast, IMO with Michelle Obama and Craig Robinson, to her book, The Look, Michelle and Keke discuss honesty, confidence, self-expression, and being seen for who you are.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
SummaryKeith Lee on Fame, Family & Food Reviews
3w ago01:17:02Summary readyKeith Lee can turn one bite into a viral moment, but today Keke gets to know the man behind his food reviews. The former MMA fighter turned TikTok food critic opens up about family, faith, marriage, and anxiety, and the real impact of the “Keith Lee effect.” He shares what fame feels like, how he stays grounded, and clears up major online reactions, including the infamous worm, plus a glimpse into FamiLee Day in New Orleans. Plus, we put Keith and Keke to the test in a blindfolded food game that will have you on the floor.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
SummaryElla Mai on Being a Mom & Lover Girl
4w ago01:07:30Summary readyScorpio energy in the studio! Grammy-winning singer Ella Mai joins Keke to talk motherhood, identity, and love, with that same “Boo’d Up” energy, just evolved. She shares how becoming a mom reshaped her priorities, confidence, and relationship with her body after breastfeeding. Ella also opens up about her most vulnerable album yet, Do You Still Love Me?, and how songs like “Little Things” reflect her fully stepping into her Lover Girl era. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
SummaryRobin Thede Made Comedy History… and Got Proposed to 5 Times?
Apr 2801:16:23Summary readyKeke and Robin Thede get all the way into it, and you’ll be laughing start to finish. From the groundbreaking A Black Lady Sketch Show, where she made space for funny Black women to go bold and big, to writing for comedy legends and her historic firsts in late night. And just when you think the convo can’t get any better, Robin drops relationship tea so wild Keke is completely gagged… and you will be too!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
SummaryNia Long on Love, the 90’s & Michael Jackson
Apr 2101:15:11Summary readyNia Long pulls up and it quickly turns into two besties at a sleepover! We’re talking dating with intention and fun, pouring into yourself as a mother, and stepping into the iconic role of matriarch Catherine Jackson in 'Michael.' Nia and Keke revisit why the ’90s were THAT era (including the time she met Michael Jackson himself!) and celebrate the films that defined a generation, from 'The Best Man' to 'Soul Food' to 'Boyz n the Hood.' Some things never go out of style… and Nia Long is definitely one of them.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
SummaryEmma Grede on Owning Your Ambition
Apr 1401:05:25Summary readyEmma Grede started working at 12 and never looked back. Raised by a single mom, she now has four kids and has built billion-dollar businesses with Kim Kardashian at SKIMS and Khloé Kardashian at Good American. When she talks ambition, she’s lived it. She shares real-world wisdom on creating a big career and a life you love, from her “1% better” philosophy to why discipline beats perfection. Emma offers candid advice for women navigating when to have kids, chasing goals, and redefining work-life balance, encouraging everyone to think bigger in her new book, Start With Yourself.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
SummaryCoi Leray on Love, Motherhood & Being “Really Her”
Apr 701:09:12Summary readyCoi Leray keeps it all the way real with Keke in a conversation about knowing you’re “really her,” even before others recognize it. From growing up between luxury and struggle to the viral hits that shaped her hustle, Coi talks about how becoming a mom changed her purpose and shares the advice Cardi B gave her about pregnancy, her take on female rap beefs, how her relationship surprised her, and her latest track, “Better Than Yours.”See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
SummaryKeke & Cast Break Down ‘I Love Boosters’: Power, Fashion & Morality | SXSW
Mar 3100:57:23Summary readyKeke takes the SXSW stage with Demi Moore, Naomi Ackie, Taylour Paige, Poppy Liu, and Eiza González to talk I Love Boosters. The cast breaks down the film’s bold idea of “fashion-forward philanthropy,” challenging power, wealth, and consumerism, while getting into style, ambition, on-set chemistry, and the moral gray areas at the center of Boots Riley’s world.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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