Podcast

Angie Martinez IRL

Music, Personal Journals, Society & Culture

Created and hosted by renowned media personality Angie Martinez, “IRL” sees Angie and notable guests sitting down to candidly explore the magic of life, it’s fragility, purpose and complexities. Angie’s conversations will explore legacy, philosophies, and the extraordinary ways we choose to live our real lives.

Music chart
#35
Episodes
138
Releases
Weekly
Typical length
1 hr 8 min
On air since
2022
Latest episode
6 days ago

Episodes

138 episodes, newest first

  1. Meagan Good on Being a FIRE Wife, Loving Jonathan Majors & Trusting Herself

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    Award-winning actress Meagan Good joins Angie Martinez for an interview about growing up in front of the camera as a child actor, how she connected with her husband Jonathan Majors, and how she leaned on her faith to get through the lowest moments of her movie and television career.

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    56 min
  2. Ms. Pat: Overcoming Trauma With Laughter And A Sense Of Humor

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    Comedian and actress Ms. Pat sits down with Angie Martinez to talk about her unexpected journey to fame, how having a sense of humor is important for getting through life in one piece, and how she hit the jackpot as an adoptive parent.

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    1 hr 3 min
  3. D.L. Hughley: How Men Sacrifice Their Happiness Without Realizing It

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    Actor, author, and one of the original “Kings of Comedy” D.L. Hughley joins Angie Martinez to talk about his new book “Charlie’s Boy,” how he works his real life emotions with his comedy, and how his childhood affected how he parents his children.

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    1 hr 3 min
  4. Danielle Brooks: Stop Waiting For Someone To See Your Worth

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    Grammy and SAG award–winning actress Danielle Brooks (from ‘Orange Is the New Black,’ ‘The Color Purple,’ ‘A Minecraft Movie,’ and more) joins Angie Martinez to talk about being grounded in her faith; the possibility of being an EGOT winner after being nominated for the Grammys, Golden Globes, Oscars, and Tonys; and parenting without an ego.

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    1 hr 11 min
  5. Snow Tha Product: Build a Life That Actually Feels Like Yours

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    Latin grammy nominee, Snow Tha Product joins Angie Martinez to talk about her journey making it in the music industry as an independent artist alongside her family, growing up as a first generation Mexican-American, and finding light in the face of depression.

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    1 hr 39 min
  6. Lizzo: Hard Times Don't Have To Make You A Hard Person

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    Grammy award-winning singer, songwriter, and actress Lizzo joins Angie Martinez to discuss spirituality, optimism, and finding your whimsy in life. Lizzo tells Angie what lessons her new children’s book “Lil Lizzo Meets Sasha B. Flootin’” gives kids on inner child celebration. Next, Lizzo opens up on her relationship with religion and therapy. Later, Lizzo and Angie discuss how to balance optimism and realism in life. Finally, Lizzo answers a fan’s voice memo and some “In Real Life” questions.

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    1 hr 8 min
  7. Yahya Abdul-Mateen On Why He Started Acting: "I Loved The Attention"

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    Yahya Abdul-Mateen sits down with Angie Martinez and explains the difference between why he got into acting, and why he loves it now.

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    11 min
  8. Bebe Rexha On Collaborating With Dolly Parton On Their Song Seasons

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    Grammy nominated recording artist Bebe Rexha and Angie Martinez remember the life of Dolly Parton, and Bebe tells the story of how her and Dolly were able to collab on their song "Seasons". Visit your nearest Boost Mobile store or https://promo.boostmobile.com/webuiltanetwork/ytb/ Behind The Bars is presented by Sprite. Check out the full Sprite Living Tracklist and break down the stories behind your favorite bars at livingtracklist.genius.com. This is the Sprite Living Tracklist. Obey Your Thirst.

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    13 min
  9. Bebe Rexha: Having The Confidence To Go All In On What You Want

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    Grammy–nominated recording artist, Bebe Rexha joins Angie Martinez to talk about her path from being a songwriter in New York City to becoming an artist in Los Angeles, what it was like collaborating with Dolly Parton on their song "Seasons,” and what she said to Drake when she slid in his DMs.

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    1 hr 11 min
  10. Yahya Abdul-Mateen: Being Grateful For The Good In Life

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    Emmy-award winning actor, Yahya Abdul-Mateen joins Angie Martinez to talk about his path to becoming an actor, advice he would give while dealing with "everyday problems,” and working with Mark Wahlberg on the newly released movie ‘By Any Means.’

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    53 min
  11. Busta Rhymes: I'm Not Apologizing For My Peace of Mind

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    Hip-hop legend Busta Rhymes joins Angie Martinez to talk about being able to adapt to the trends of each decade of music, find a way to co-parent while balancing a busy rap career, and how was able to find peace and happiness with his life.

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    1 hr 5 min
  12. AJ Johnson: You Can't Fix a Relationship Until You Know Who You Are

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    Actress, TV host, and life coach AJ Johnson joins Angie Martinez to talk about the famous Easter Party therapy session where she helped Tisha Campbell move to the next stage of her life, making an adjustment from going from an HBCU to Hollywood, and how she's able to help her clients on her show ‘Life Therapy.’

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    1 hr 41 min
  13. Mona Scott-Young: The Woman Behind Your Favorite Reality TV Show

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    Recording Artist Manager and Executive Producer, Mona Scott-Young sits down with Angie Martinez to talk about managing artists such as Tyrese, Busta Rhymes, and Missy Elliot, being the CEO of her own production company, and producing the hit reality TV franchise ‘Love & Hip Hop.’

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    1 hr 29 min
  14. Jess Hilarious: Being Yourself Is Never Too Much

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    Comedian, author, and radio personality from The Breakfast Club, Jess Hilarious joins Angie Martinez to talk about having a public dispute go viral while suffering from postpartum depression, her co-parenting journey that inspired her book “Til Death Do We Parent,” and what really happened behind the scenes during her dispute with The Breakfast Club, which she co-hosts with DJ Envy and Charlamagne tha God.

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    1 hr 14 min
  15. Michelle Buteau: Body Confidence, IVF & No Regrets

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    Comedian, actress, and best-selling author, Michelle Buteau sits down with Angie Martinez to talk about her break into the standup comedy world, converting her best-selling book of essays into the Netflix series ‘Survival of the Thickest,’ and how she found love organically without using dating apps.

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    1 hr 26 min
  16. Eric Benet: How Stevie Wonder Made Him Think Twice Before Posting

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    Eric Benet sits down with Angie Martinez to talk about moving on from Halle Berry, how he became a prolific songwriter in the music industry, and the lesson he learned from music legend Stevie Wonder about how he communicates through social media.

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    1 hr 28 min
  17. Savannah James & April McDaniel: Finding The Normal In An Abnormal Life

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    Savannah James and April McDaniel sit down with Angie Martinez to talk about the price of being famous without wanting fame, becoming entrepreneurs, why they keep their circle of friends small, and how both of their different parenting styles can be effective. Plus, Savannah tells a hilarious story about Fat Joe after her husband and NBA star, LeBron James proposed to her at a New Year’s party in Miami.

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    1 hr 41 min
  18. Durand Bernarr: How To Grow Without Losing Who You Are

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    Grammy-winning recording artist, Durand Bernarr joins Angie Martinez to talk about "making it" as an independent artist, what it was like to go viral after winning a Grammy, and how he balances his humor with his drive to succeed.

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    1 hr 5 min
  19. BET Awards Reaction: Teyana Taylor, Sylvia Rhone & more!

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    Angie Martinez recaps the 2026 BET Awards including red carpet looks, Nas, Queen Latifah, and Common performing in the tribute to Lauryn Hill, and Janet Jackson presenting Teyana Taylor with the "Icon of the Year" Award.

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    31 min
  20. Nia Long: Stop Relying On Pretty & Start Knowing Your Worth

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    Award-winning actress and producer, Nia Long joins Angie Martinez to talk about if all the years of success changed her, her experience on set for ‘Boyz In The Hood’ with Laurence Fishburne, and what her DMs look like. Plus, a voice note from a fan who wants to get glammed up, and why she isn’t apologizing for knowing what she knows.

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    1 hr 38 min

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