A little bit of shade and a whole lotta slay! Today, the legendary image architect Law Roach joins us to set the record straight — from his fabulously dramatic (and undeniably extra) unretirement to why he actually enjoys being cast as the villain on reality TV. Law gets real about the time when, as he says, ""Keke Palmer fired me” and the two have a candid convo about how their friendship and mutual respect stayed strong through it all. Plus, he shares what’s still on his bucket list with his c...
Jul 15, 2025•1 hr•Ep. 134
Travis never thought he’d meet someone like Lily Rose. She was kind, passionate, beautiful. The woman of his dreams. There was just one small detail: she wasn’t human. Lily Rose is an AI companion. A digital soulmate designed to be everything he ever wanted. She listens without judgement, supports him through his darkest moments, even explores his deepest desires, all while fitting neatly into his pocket. Before long, Travis realizes something strange, even absurd, has happened - he’s fallen in ...
Jul 14, 2025•9 min
We all fell for JaNa Craig on Love Island USA last season, and today, she’s revealing what really goes down in the Villa. From swerving producers’ “suggestions” to run-ins with HR and how those Islander cliques actually form, JaNa is spilling all the behind-the-scenes secrets. And trust—she is NOT holding back. As if that ain’t enough, she’s dishing on the new spinoff Beyond the Villa, including lasting love with Kenny, which castmate she’s actively dodging, and why Keke just might be the next P...
Jul 08, 2025•55 min•Ep. 133
Taye Diggs has been killing it on stage, screen, and now all over social media…let’s just say, he never really needed to get his groove back! Today, he’s choppin’ it up with Keke for a deep, hilarious, and unfiltered convo about his career wins, the missteps (c’mon HONESTY), working with THE Angela Bassett and going viral while raising a teen who is not feelin’ his dad’s TikToks. From Broadway to The Wood and Brown Sugar (Keke’s all-time faves!), this one’s a must-watch for fans of the golden er...
Jul 01, 2025•50 min•Ep. 132
What happens when the funny, fierce Raymonte Cole and DeAndre Brown pull up? We already know—it’s about to be CHAOTIC, in the best way possible. They bond with Keke over friendship, fame, and finding their lane in the wild world of social media. They break down how they built a loyal following, get paid without selling out, and lock in major brand deals. Plus, they spill dating drama (including Keke’s!) and get real about going viral—and getting dragged (because Black Twitter always has time). A...
Jun 24, 2025•52 min•Ep. 131
In this episode, we sit down with actress, artist, and real-life supermom Karen Pittman–whose role as Dawn Edwards in Netflix’s “Forever” had us feeling seen like never before. We hear about Karen’s path from opera to acting, raising two kids as a single mom, and why she waited 14 years to let love back in. Keke’s own mama, Sharon also joins the conversation for a powerful, three-generational discussion about Black motherhood, identity, and everything that “Forever” gets so right. Keke also refl...
Jun 17, 2025•56 min•Ep. 130
What really went down behind the gates of the Playboy Mansion? Author, advocate, podcaster, producer—and former Playboy Bunny—Holly Madison is here to expose the truth behind the fantasy, and baby, she’s not holdin’ back. We’re talking beauty, power, survival, and that wild ride from girlfriend to boss. Holly gets honest about the mansion’s unspoken rules, the group dynamics (yep, the shade was real), and why walking away from Hef wasn’t the end—it was the beginning. From reality TV to real-life...
Jun 10, 2025•46 min•Ep. 129
We’re talkin’ first love, first heartbreak, and all the messy, magical moments in between. Netflix’s Forever had us deep in our feels from the very first episode. It’s a beautiful, honest look at Black teenage life—vulnerability, identity, and what it really means to love and be loved while finding your way.We’re sitting down with the show’s brilliant creator, Mara Brock Akil, along with Wood Harris—our new favorite TV dad—and breakout star Michael Cooper Jr.Forever is part of a much-needed cult...
Jun 03, 2025•1 hr•Ep. 128
Baby, this one’s special. Victoria Monét—3x Grammy Award winner, and certified superstar—joins us to talk Jaguar energy, that no Plan B mindset, and the faith it takes to stand fully in your truth. From writing hits for the biggest names in music to taking center stage herself, Victoria opens up about co-parenting and creating something beautiful with her daughter Hazel—yes, the youngest Grammy nominee ever—on their new children’s book, Everywhere You Are. She’s doing motherhood, music, and maki...
May 27, 2025•42 min•Ep. 127
What does it take to maintain longevity for over twenty years in the music industry? The power of Ciara’s prayer, y’all! We’re sitting down with the Grammy winner, entrepreneur, wife and mom of four to get into EVERYTHING. She spills the tea about the one song she regrets, keeping her music sexy after motherhood, her relationship with Russell Wilson and whether there’s a Baby Cinco in their future. Plus, she’s revealing an exclusive surprise about her new album, CiCi. You’ve probably seen people...
May 20, 2025•52 min•Ep. 126
Keke is LIVE from the Wiltern Theater in Los Angeles for a fun and inspiring conversation with Tina Knowles, affectionately known as Mama T. Tina shares powerful life lessons from her memoir, Matriarch, and gets radically honest about love, marriage, betrayal, loss, and self-liberation. She talks about raising her superstar daughters, Beyoncé and Solange, with intention and in the public eye, as well as the importance of family, legacy, and Black womanhood. Keke also gets into chosen family and ...
May 13, 2025•55 min•Ep. 125
She’s not just an artist, she’s a brand, a businesswoman, and a whole vibe!! We know that’s right! Whether it’s her hit songs on the radio, her collab with McDonald’s (we’re lovin’ it!), or her social media brand deals, Saweetie is everywhere! Our multi-talented guest lets us in on what’s coming next for her in the music world, the surprising reality of feuds between female rappers, and how she approaches relationships in the public eye. Aren’t we all just dying to know what a day in the life of...
May 06, 2025•58 min•Ep. 124
Today, we’re sitting down with the brilliant, bestselling author and host of “On Purpose,” Jay Shetty, for a conversation on what ancient wisdom can teach us about modern love. From the myths our culture pushes about love to the everyday mistakes we make in our relationships, Jay breaks down practical wisdom from his book “8 Rules of Love”—and even adds a ninth rule exclusively for Keke. Get the Saks designer brands you love, delivered just like that. New on Amazon . See Privacy Policy at https:...
Apr 29, 2025•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 123
From Nickelodeon to Disney and “All My Children” to “Black-ish”—this compilation episode is all about celebrating the stars who grew up on our screens and never stopped shining. Raven-Symoné gets real about falling in love in the public eye, while Kel Mitchell takes us back to the magic of “All That”—and how his legendary partnership with Kenan Thompson began. Then it’s a Gen Z glow-up: Marsai Martin reflects on stepping into her power as a producer. Plus, Coco Jones, Jesse McCartney, and Aly &a...
Apr 22, 2025•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 122
We all know MAIN CHARACTER ENERGY when we see it—but it kind of hits different depending on the person, right? Today we’re bringing you a compilation episode of some of our favorite main characters and exploring how that energy shows up in different ways. We’re talking on screen personas with Issa Rae and Amy Poehler, and storytelling with Tyler Perry and Ayo Edebiri. Saweetie and JT speak on the business side of their success. Coco Jones shares advice for young people, and Ts Madison preaches t...
Apr 15, 2025•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 121
Are you in your soft girl era but still holding it down like a boss? Well, the same could be said about our guest today, Kash Doll! Our girl is keeping it all the way real about evolving as a woman, an artist, and a mama. Then she’s spilling just a little tea on her new boo (you know we had to ask), breaking down what “The Last Doll” era means to her now, and explaining how her hit “For Everybody” changed her whole life. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Noti...
Apr 08, 2025•1 hr•Ep. 120
Alright y’all, let’s talk about it—friendship breakups—they are not fun, but baby, they are REAL. Today, Vine legend and fashion icon Rickey Thompson is joining us, and we are getting into it. From his falling out with Denzel Dion to wild nights with Rihanna in Barbados (yes, that Rihanna!), and why true love is still hiding from him—we are covering it all. Plus, you know Rickey’s got thoughts—so he’s giving us the tea on the best and worst zodiac signs to date, party with, and avoid at all cost...
Apr 01, 2025•46 min•Ep. 119
Watch out because there’s a NEW Barbie in the building today! You probably know her from “RuPaul’s Drag Race” or her incredible Youtube show “Trixie & Katya”—that’s right, we’re talking about Trixie Mattel! She’s here to tell the story of how she transformed a childhood insult into a brand that’s taken over the world, from drag superstardom to beauty mogul status. Along the way, she gets real about stepping away from social media and how taking a break actually reignited her love for drag. P...
Mar 25, 2025•59 min•Ep. 118
What really makes a “good man”—and why does it feel like they’re on the endangered species list? This week, we’re getting into it with self-proclaimed tomboy and viral truth-teller Toni Romiti, the voice behind “Don’t Talk to Boys” and “Men Ain’t Shit Except Mine,”. Toni gets real about losing her dad at 12, unpacking her own internalized misogyny, and the wake-up call that came after blacking out at one of her own shows. Plus, she shares how she finally found a love where she didn’t have to shr...
Mar 18, 2025•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 117
You ever meet somebody and just know they got that FIRE inside them? Well, today we’re sitting down with none other than The GWOAT herself, boxing legend Claressa Shields, and Detroit’s own Ryan Destiny, who plays Claressa in the new film “The Fire Inside,” to talk all about lighting that flame. They dive into the real life inspiration behind the film, tracing Claressa’s rise from Flint, Michigan to becoming a two-time Olympic gold medalist and undisputed world champion. We’re touching on everyt...
Mar 11, 2025•54 min•Ep. 116
Y’all, we all deal with grief in our own way—but could laughter really be the best medicine? Today, your favorite TikTok sketch comedy duo, Alexandra Madison and Jon Bouffard, open up about the heartbreaking loss of their child and how they navigated their grief through humor. They also spill the tea on some of the wildest advice they’ve been asked to give on their podcast “Give It To Me Straight”—including a mother-in-law out here poking holes in condoms—and break down why your sex life might j...
Mar 04, 2025•48 min•Ep. 115
We always hear about confidence being the key to success, right? But what about straight-up ARROGANCE? Well, today Will Packer is here to break down what he calls “healthy arrogance”—and how it helped him produce TEN number-one movies, including “Ride Along,” “Think Like a Man,” and “Stomp the Yard.” He’s getting into everything from the time Oprah missed his film’s premiere, to Oprah naming his new book, “Who Better Than You?: The Art of Healthy Arrogance & Dreaming Big,” one of the best se...
Feb 25, 2025•59 min•Ep. 114
Is there anything more captivating than watching couples work through their deepest, messiest relationship drama on screen? Honestly, probably not, y’all. So today, we’re talking to the brilliant Dr. Orna Guralnik, the psychoanalyst behind the award-winning docuseries “Couples Therapy.” We’re getting into how the show came to be, what it really means to choose love, and, of course, hearing her hot takes on some juicy topics like gender roles, narcissism, and open relationships. Then she responds...
Feb 18, 2025•45 min•Ep. 112
We all know Usher from classic albums like “Confessions” to his iconic stage shows—but have y’all been wondering what’s REALLY going on inside the man’s head? Well, he’s putting it all out there in a new Audible special called “The Last Showman,” where he gets real about his 30-year career, the making of “Confessions,” and everything in between. We’re getting into what inspired him to make the new special, sipping on some tea about how he accidentally caused some drama in Keke’s home life, and t...
Feb 11, 2025•57 min•Ep. 113
There are SO many different ideas out there about what it takes to make it in Hollywood. But our guest today, Rick Famuyiwa, is living proof that carving out your own lane is the move. You probably know him from his recent work, like the hit show “The Mandalorian,” or his 2015 indie smash “Dope” with Zoë Kravitz and A$AP Rocky. But today, we’re throwin’ it all the way back to where it started. Rick’s breaking down exactly how he paved his own way in the industry, the magic of telling stories tha...
Feb 04, 2025•51 min•Ep. 111
Y’all know there’s no shortage of films focused on the trauma of the Black experience, but today’s guest has a “no Black pain” rule for the films she chooses to do. You probably fell in love with Marsai Martin as Diane on “Black-ish,” or maybe you saw her killing it as the Woodpecker on “The Masked Singer.” But what you might not know is that she’s a boss—literally the youngest executive producer in Hollywood history. We’re talking all about her journey from child star to shot-caller, supporting...
Jan 28, 2025•42 min•Ep. 110
It’s estimated that one in five Americans suffer from mental illness—but where does it come from and what can we do about it? Well, today we’ve got our man Da'Vinchi in the building, and he’s dropping some major gems on mental health. From his experience growing up with what he calls “straight monsters” to a recent stalker situation, he’s breaking down all the forces that have impacted him over the years. Then he shares some scorching hot takes on dating famous people and “pussy popping” in a ga...
Jan 21, 2025•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 109
It’s a NEW YEAR, y’all, and we’re kicking things off by diving into one of the most iconic millennial TV trends: making yourself into a character on your own show. Who better to unpack this than the visionary behind the groundbreaking HBO series “Insecure”—Issa Rae! We chat about everything from her latest venture, her hot takes on reality TV , to producing Keke’s new film “One of Them Days.” And to top it all off, Issa reveals her true feelings on some of the most popular New Year’s resolutions...
Jan 14, 2025•48 min•Ep. 108
Cuddly as a cactus and charming as an eel, Whoville's favorite talk show host is back on the mic! The Grinch may hate the holidays, but he loves his new celebrity status as a chart-topping podcaster. With Cindy Lou and Max by his side, join The Grinch each week as he stubbornly refuses the joys of the season, cozies up to his celebrity guests — and investigates a brand-new mystery that puts him right at the center of another dastardly Christmas caper. All the children of Whoville's letters to Sa...
Jan 13, 2025•7 min
You probably already know that Keke and Sharon share the same sun sign—MAJOR Virgo vibes between those two. And sure, you might know a bit about your own sun sign, but how can astrology reveal our purpose in life and the unique bonds we share with loved ones? Chani Nicholas joins us to get into all that and more celestial secrets from her book “You Were Born for This: Astrology for Radical Self-Acceptance.” She doesn’t hold back as she breaks down Keke’s full birth chart—love life advice include...
Jan 07, 2025•59 min•Ep. 107
