IMO with Michelle Obama and Craig Robinson cover art

Podcast

IMO with Michelle Obama and Craig Robinson

116 episodesLatest 7 days ago
Recorded in United States of AmericaEnglishEducationSelf-ImprovementSociety & Culture
Michelle Obama and her big brother Craig Robinson bring their unique experiences and candid perspectives to a range of listeners’ personal dilemmas, from the everyday to the existential. Each week, they’re joined by special guests to tackle audience questions with practical advice, relatable anecdotes, and plenty of laughs. From dating and relationships to parenting and financial planning, IMO sees the iconic First Lady at her most relaxed and honest. This podcast will leave you laughing, reflecting, and feeling more prepared to tackle life’s challenges. Join the fun and submit your questions at imopod.com!

Episodes — page 3

  1. Surrender to the Process with Jon Batiste and Suleika Jaouad

    On this episode of IMO, musician Jon Batiste and writer Suleika Jaouad join the podcast! They tell Michelle and Craig about the surprising place where they first met, their creativ…

    01:05:30
  2. Support Your Village with Regina and Reina King

    On this week’s IMO, Regina and Reina King join the show to talk about their bond as sisters. The two share what it’s like to be Los Angeles born and bred, their early forays into c…

    01:05:01
  3. Your Turn Will Come with Carol Burnett

    This week on IMO, beloved actress and comedy legend Carol Burnett joins Michelle and Craig for a heartfelt conversation about growing up in Hollywood, manifesting her education and…

    01:13:42
  4. Tell Your Story with Jonathan Capehart

    Pulitzer-Prize-winning journalist and MS NOW host Jonathan Capehart joins the show to discuss his memoir, Yet Here I Am. Michelle and Craig turn the tables and learn more about how…

    01:00:43
  5. Follow your Instincts with Henry Winkler

    On today’s episode of IMO, Michelle and Craig welcome none other than… The Fonz! Henry Winkler joins to discuss his lifetime journey with dyslexia, growing up in New York, going to…

    01:02:31
  6. Perform your Truth with Jenifer Lewis

    This week, Michelle and Craig are joined by the one and only Jenifer Lewis. Jenifer discusses her lifelong experience with bipolar disorder, her early experiences on Broadway and i…

    01:13:25
  7. Hold Space for Grief with Anderson Cooper

    Broadcast journalist and podcast host Anderson Cooper joins Michelle and Craig to share what he’s learned from hosting his grief-focused podcast “All There Is.” The three talk abou…

    01:21:22
  8. Find Your Adventure with Katt Williams

    Comedian Katt Williams joins the podcast for a characteristically unpredictable conversation about his complicated childhood, and how his early years set him up for a career in com…

    01:19:36
  9. IMO Presents: The Look Live with Wesley Morris

    On this episode of The Look, Michelle is joined by journalist Wesley Morris for a live conversation at Sixth & I in Washington DC. Michelle talks about what the East Wing meant to…

    01:39:30
  10. Behind The Looks with Meredith Koop

    In this intimate conversation, Michelle Obama is joined by her longtime stylist Meredith Koop and journalist and author Elaine Welteroth to talk through Meredith and Michelle’s inc…

    01:31:27
  11. Love the Process with Cynthia Erivo

    Actress, singer, author and producer Cynthia Erivo joins Michelle and Craig to talk about the creative process behind her new book, what it was like to grow up in South London, and…

    01:10:07
  12. I’m Not Disappearing - A Candid Conversation About Aging

    On this very special episode of The Look, a table of legends joins the show to talk about aging. Actress and activist Jane Fonda, former model and activist Bethann Hardison, and de…

    01:14:43
  13. IMO Presents: The Look Live with Tracee Ellis Ross

    On this special live episode of IMO, actress, founder and CEO Tracee Ellis Ross joins Michelle Obama at the Brooklyn Academy of Music to discuss Mrs. Obama’s latest book, The Look.…

    01:09:24
  14. Let’s Talk About Hair

    For many Black women, caring about their hair isn’t a choice – it’s a cultural inheritance, a political statement and a lifelong journey. Julee Wilson, Beauty Editor-at-Large of Co…

    01:18:36
  15. The Making of A Style Icon

    On the first episode of The Look, Project Runway host and Editor-in-Chief of Elle Nina Garcia guides a conversation between Michelle Obama and African-American Literature professor…

    01:19:59
  16. Share the Shine with Kenan Thompson

    Actor, comedian, and long-running SNL cast member Kenan Thompson sits down with Michelle and Craig to answer a listener’s question about parenting a daughter who wants to be famous…

    01:11:29
  17. Trust Your Kids with Mara Brock Akil

    On today’s episode, Girlfriends and Forever creator Mara Brock Akil joins Michelle and Craig to talk about her incredible career, and how her children have inspired her current pro…

    01:07:24
  18. Introducing Fela Kuti: Fear No Man

    Hey IMO listeners! We want to share an episode of a new podcast from Higher Ground and Audible that we think you will love. In Fela Kuti: Fear No Man, Jad Abumrad—creator of Radiol…

    57:45
  19. Tap Into Your Vulnerability with Matt Barnes and Stephen Jackson

    This week on IMO, Craig and Michelle are joined by basketball legends and fellow podcasters Matt Barnes and Stephen Jackson. The two discuss their careers on the court, how they ha…

    01:18:28
  20. What Every Woman Should Know About Menopause with Dr. Sharon Malone

    This week, IMO welcomes our first returning guest: Dr. Sharon! Her new show, The Second Opinion, is available to listen to now. Dr. Sharon discusses her childhood growing up in Mob…

    01:14:01
Now Playing