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Baby, this is Keke Palmer

Baby, this is Keke Palmer

Wondery 174 Episodes Aug 18, 2026

Keke Palmer hosts a podcast where she engages in honest, layered conversations with artists, actors, entrepreneurs, and creators. The show explores topics like identity, relationships, reinvention, success, and growth, moving beyond surface-level pop culture moments. New episodes are released every Tuesday.

Episodes

Drew Afualo on the Rules Women Should Stop Following
Drew Afualo on the Rules Women Should Stop Following Aug 18, 2026 01:23:18 Drew Afualo opens up about writing her bestselling book, LOUD, the darker side of TikTok fame, her podcasts The Comment Section and Two Idiot Girls, and her Samoan culture and family. Drew gets real about questioning the rules women are taught to follow, why they don’t always have to be nice, and how her fiancé, Pili, won her heart. Plus, Drew’s hot takes on dating, Love Island, Chappell
Yvette Nicole Brown on Why It's Never Too Late for Love
Yvette Nicole Brown on Why It's Never Too Late for Love Aug 11, 2026 01:36:21 Yvette Nicole Brown and Keke reunite for a heartfelt conversation filled with laughs, memories, and surprises. Yvette opens up about marrying at 53, caring for her father through Alzheimer’s, speaking up for what she believes in, and whether a Community movie is finally happening. They revisit Drake & Josh, relive their viral Password “Titanic” moment, and Lady Miss Jacqueline makes a
Whoopi Goldberg Gets Real About Fame, Money & Marriage
Whoopi Goldberg Gets Real About Fame, Money & Marriage Aug 4, 2026 01:10:00 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 yo
FLO on Building the Ultimate Girl Group
FLO on Building the Ultimate Girl Group Jul 28, 2026 01:02:56 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
Oprah Winfrey on Knowing Your Worth
Oprah Winfrey on Knowing Your Worth Jul 21, 2026 01:16:48 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 ye
Why Tracee Ellis Ross Stopped Waiting to Be Chosen
Why Tracee Ellis Ross Stopped Waiting to Be Chosen Jul 14, 2026 01:12:37 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
Michael Strahan on How to Reinvent Yourself
Michael Strahan on How to Reinvent Yourself Jul 7, 2026 01:10:57 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 canc
Michelle Buteau on Being “Too Much” and Turning It Into a Superpower
Michelle Buteau on Being “Too Much” and Turning It Into a Superpower Jun 30, 2026 01:10:10 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
Jenifer Lewis Is Surviving & Telling It All
Jenifer Lewis Is Surviving & Telling It All Jun 23, 2026 01:16:44 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
Ciara & Russell Wilson’s Secret to Lasting Love & Matchmaking Advice for Keke
Ciara & Russell Wilson’s Secret to Lasting Love & Matchmaking Advice for Keke Jun 16, 2026 01:02:35 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 th
Michelle Williams on Destiny’s Child, Faith & Future Love
Michelle Williams on Destiny’s Child, Faith & Future Love Jun 9, 2026 01:14:52 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 futu
Mýa on Self-Love, Independence & Reinvention
Mýa on Self-Love, Independence & Reinvention Jun 2, 2026 01:23:23 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, Mýa and Keke

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