Baby, this is Keke Palmer

Baby, this is Keke Palmer

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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August 4, 2026 70 mins

Whoopi Goldberg has spent her career turning “no” into opportunity. She tells Keke how she created the groundbreaking one-woman show that inspired today’s The Whoopi Monologues when no one would hire her, landed Ghost after Patrick Swayze stepped in, and became an icon by redefining what Hollywood thought was possible. She also opens up about why marriage isn’t for her, asking for what you’re worth, sp...

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FLO is here, and this one’s for the fans. Jorja, Renée, and Stella get into the story behind “Cardboard Box,” the PowerPoint that convinced their label to release it, and how Therapy at the Club turns heartbreak, healing, and girls’ nights into nonstop bops. They also get candid about dating, dream collaborations, and girl group legacy, with plenty of laughs along the way. Then Keke tests their knowledge in ...

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July 21, 2026 76 mins

Oprah Winfrey sits down with Keke for a personal, uplifting, and honest conversation about the life she built, the freedom she earned, and the meaningful moments she’s sharing on The Oprah Podcast. Oprah opens up about what the man troubles in her 20s taught her about love, the Maya Angelou advice that helped her handle criticism, and why she and Gayle King are total opposites after 50 years of friendship. Plus, she shares po...

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Tracee Ellis Ross joins Keke for an unforgettable conversation about building a life on your own terms. She talks about making her Broadway debut in Every Brilliant Thing, growing up with her mom, Diana Ross, and childhood encounters with icons like Marvin Gaye and Lucille Ball. And Tracee has the stories, from confidently correcting Michael Jackson on his own lyrics to memories from the set of Girlfriends and some truly terrible d...

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Michael Strahan gets real with Keke about what it takes to bet on yourself, especially when people only see one version of you. From the NFL to Good Morning America, he shares the “when, not if” mindset his military father instilled in him that helped him win a Super Bowl and shaped his success, the advice he’d give anyone ready to reinvent themselves, and how his daughter Isabella’s cancer journey changed h...

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It’s giving girls’ night, comedy special, and therapy session all in one. Comedian Michelle Buteau takes Keke from body shame and bad advice to a one-night stand turned Dutch love story, proving that the things people tell you to shrink can become your greatest superpower. Along the way, they share hilarious stories and talk confidence, sex, rejection, motherhood, Survival of the Thickest, and Michelle’s history-m...

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Jenifer Lewis is bringing big energy, big laughs, and wild stories only she can tell. Keke sits down with the Mother of Black Hollywood to talk about her near-fatal Serengeti fall, the recovery that brought back her high kick, surviving addiction, living with bipolar disorder, memories of Whitney Houston, four engagements, activism, and collaborating with Keke on the Audible series, “The Weddings of Lady Miss Jacqueline.&rdqu...

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Ciara and Russell Wilson are sharing the real story behind the relationship goals. They discuss the moment Russell knew Ciara was the one, the power of manifestation, their approach to forgiveness, and how they balance romance with the chaos of parenting, work, and faith. Then things get personal as they put their matchmaking skills to work for Keke and play a game to see just how well they know each other.

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The Queen of Bridges has entered the chat! Keke sits down with Michelle Williams to talk the wild story behind joining Destiny’s Child, working alongside Beyoncé and Kelly Rowland, and the Janet Jackson advice she’ll never forget. Michelle also gets candid about therapy, depression, faith, public relationships, reality TV regrets, and why she and Keke agree they may never live with a future spouse. Plus, Michelle shares...

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Keke 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, Mý...

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Sean 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...

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This 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, conf...

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Keith 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 Orl...

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Scorpio 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 ...

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Keke 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!

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Nia 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 '...

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April 14, 2026 65 mins

Emma 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 advi...

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Coi 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, ...

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Keke 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.

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Keith Powers kicks it with Keke! In this catch-up between longtime friends, Keith opens up about his mental health journey, choosing sobriety, and how therapy helped him understand himself on a deeper level. He also shares the story behind proposing to Ryan Destiny after a relationship setback that tested their bond, and reflects on the wisdom he gained from working with the late James Van Der Beek on their new thriller The Gates.

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