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Baby, this is Keke Palmer

Comedy, Society & Culture

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.

Comedy chart
#17
Episodes
198
Releases
Weekly
Typical length
1 hr 13 min
On air since
2022
Latest episode
19 hours ago

Episodes

198 episodes, newest first

  1. Savannah James & April McDaniel on Friendship and Building a Business with Your Bestie

    Episode 197

    Show notes

    Best friends and Everybody’s Crazy podcast co-hosts Savannah James and April McDaniel join Keke for some hilarious girl talk about adult friendship, vulnerability, and motherhood. Savannah opens up about turning 40 and LeBron James’s new chapter with the Philadelphia 76ers, while April discusses building a business with her bestie and breaking barriers as a Black female founder. Plus, a game has all three calling out friendship red flags, deciding who belongs in their corner and who needs to GO!

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    1 hr 38 min
  2. Lil Jon on His Biggest Hits, Family, Faith, and Finding Happiness

    Episode 195

    Show notes

    Grammy-winning rapper and producer Lil Jon joins Keke to discuss the stories behind his iconic hits, including Usher’s “Yeah!” and Ciara’s “Goodies,” and his memoir, I Only Shout So You Can Hear Me. He opens up about discovering the truth about his biological father and grieving the loss of his son Nathan. He also shares advice on using faith, meditation, acceptance and gratitude to manage difficult emotions and find happiness. Plus, he leads Keke through a meditation.

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    1 hr 25 min
  3. This is Some Hot Tea!

    Episode 196

    Show notes

    Sometimes you hear gossip you had no business knowing. Turn video on for this special episode.

    "The Greatest Stories Never Seen," a series from Apple Podcasts that reimagines the most iconic, never-before-seen stories from your favorite shows. See all four of the episodes in the series at http://apple.co/greateststory.

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    1 min
  4. Jennifer Hudson on Motherhood, Common & Her Next Chapter

    Episode 194

    Show notes

    Jennifer Hudson joins Keke and reflects on her American Idol elimination, winning an Oscar at 25 for Dreamgirls, her goal to double her EGOT and her bond with her idol Aretha Franklin. She talks about The Jennifer Hudson Show and sees herself as a “human” first, not just a talk show host. She shares what this second season of life has taught her about love and opens up about her relationship with Common and whether marriage is in her future.

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    1 hr 13 min
  5. VP Kamala Harris Speaks Freely After the White House

    Episode 193

    Show notes

    Former Vice President Kamala Harris joins Keke to discuss life after the White House, midterms, 2028 and what Democrats may be missing. Harris reflects on whether she regrets becoming Vice President, the pressure of being first, voting rights, Black voters and what has surprised her about Trump. They also get into affordability, accountability and the power of millennials, with Keke sharing how those issues hit differently as a Black woman and single working mother. Plus, what’s next for Harris.

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    1 hr 13 min
  6. That Girl Lay Lay on Child Stardom, Growing Up & Life After Nickelodeon

    Episode 192

    Show notes

    That Girl Lay Lay, aka Alaya High, bonds with Keke over what it’s really like to be a child star ready to grow up. At 19, the actor and rapper opens up about evolving in the public eye, dating and heartbreak, having her dad as her manager, and why she feels a responsibility to the young fans who have grown up with her. She also talks about life after her Nickelodeon show, working with Monaleo, new music, and betting on herself with her self-funded film Growing Pains.

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    50 min
  7. 2 Chainz on the Decisions That Changed His Life

    Episode 191

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    2 Chainz has never been afraid to bet on himself. He opens up to Keke about getting arrested in high school, the teachers who believed in him, and later buying himself out of his record deal with Ludacris and building on his success. He and Keke bond over raising boys as he shares what he loves about doing the Me & Halo podcast with his son. Plus, they get into young rappers, the faith behind his bestselling memoir The Voice in My Head Is God, and his new album Players Only Live Once.

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    1 hr 16 min
  8. Chef Kwame Onwuachi on Turning His Life Around, Top Chef & Cooking with Keke

    Episode 190

    Show notes

    Chef Kwame Onwuachi joins Keke and shares how watching Barack Obama succeed inspired him to change the course of his life after getting into trouble as a young man. He traces his journey from the Bronx and Nigeria to Top Chef, reflecting on failure, finding his voice through food and building Tatiana into one of NYC’s hottest restaurants. Plus, he talks cooking at the Met Gala and teaches Keke a recipe from his new cookbook, All Hours: Crazy Good Food for Whatever, Whenever.

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    49 min
  9. Octavia Spencer on Her 15-Year “Overnight Success” & Defying Hollywood

    Episode 189

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    Octavia Spencer jokes that she was an “overnight success” 15 years in the making. She and Keke discuss the friends and mentors who shaped her, from Melissa McCarthy to Whoopi Goldberg, plus her sister hanging up on Patrick Swayze. She shares how she trusted herself and defied Hollywood after her Oscar win for The Help and now produces and stars in her own projects, including Amazon Prime’s hit series Ride or Die, opening doors for others. She revisits that iconic Ma bob in a hilarious game.

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    1 hr 18 min
  10. Tommy Davidson on Finding His Identity, Race & Comedy

    Episode 188

    Show notes

    Tommy Davidson’s story starts long before In Living Color. He opens up to Keke about being abandoned as a baby, growing up Black in a white adoptive family and how it shaped his identity and comedy. He reveals how a tragedy at one of his stand-up shows taught him the power of laughter and explains why he apologized to Dionne Warwick. Plus, Tommy sings, breaks out his legendary impressions and shares why his dream of playing Sammy Davis Jr. in a movie may finally come true.

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    1 hr 11 min
  11. Laverne Cox on Messy Dating Stories & Healing from Childhood Trauma

    Episode 187

    Show notes

    Laverne Cox opens up about her memoir Transcendent, childhood trauma, finding self-acceptance and the challenges she still faces today. She gets real about dating conservative men, dating-app disasters, a famous rapper who had to work for her number and why she’s been celibate for two years. Plus, Laverne looks back at Orange Is the New Black, fighting for trans rights and what’s changed for trans visibility since the hit show ended.

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    1 hr 19 min
  12. Jamie & Corinne Foxx on Family Bonds, His Legendary Career & a Second Chance at Life

    Episode 186

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    Jamie Foxx and his daughter Corinne share incredible stories with Keke and celebrate Beat Shazam’s 100th episode. Jamie breaks out his hilarious impressions, revisits his greatest hits from In Living Color and Django Unchained to how Oprah kept his Oscar run for Ray on track. In an emotional moment, they revisit his stroke and why he credits Corinne with saving his life. Plus, a birthday surprise for Keke brings her to tears.

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    1 hr 29 min
  13. Drew Afualo on the Rules Women Should Stop Following

    Episode 185

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    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 Roan, and her full-circle moment with The Rock, and why she went to bat for Keke online before they met.

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    1 hr 23 min
  14. Yvette Nicole Brown on Why It's Never Too Late for Love

    Episode 184

    Show notes

    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 surprise appearance to celebrate their new Audible series, The Weddings of Lady Miss Jacqueline.

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    1 hr 36 min
  15. Whoopi Goldberg Gets Real About Fame, Money & Marriage

    Episode 183

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    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, speaking her mind on The View, and why every woman needs her own “hell with it” money.

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    1 hr 10 min
  16. FLO on Building the Ultimate Girl Group

    Episode 182

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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 “Name That Girl Group Hit” and joins FLO as the honorary fourth member for a sing-along.

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    1 hr 3 min
  17. Oprah Winfrey on Knowing Your Worth

    Episode 181

    Show notes

    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 powerful advice and gems on self-worth, success, and Black womanhood that move Keke to tears.

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    1 hr 17 min
  18. Why Tracee Ellis Ross Stopped Waiting to Be Chosen

    Episode 180

    Show notes

    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 dates. Then they play “Acting Casual,” a dating game of awkward flirting.

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    1 hr 13 min
  19. Michael Strahan on How to Reinvent Yourself

    Episode 179

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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 his perspective on life. Plus, a surprise reunion with former GMA3 co-host Sara Haines!

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    1 hr 11 min
  20. Michelle Buteau on Being “Too Much” and Turning It Into a Superpower

    Episode 178

    Show notes

    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-making Radio City Music Hall moment. Plus, a game of Password that goes completely off the rails.

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    1 hr 10 min

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