IMO with Michelle Obama and Craig Robinson
Spotify Podcasts
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!
Location:
United States
Genres:
Storytelling Podcasts
Networks:
Spotify Podcasts
Description:
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!
Language:
English
Episodes
Keep Paddling with Conan O’Brien
3/4/2026
Television host, comedian, writer and Oscars host Conan O’Brien joins IMO! Conan shares how the incredible work a younger, more awkward version of himself did to get him to where he is today; his hilarious family; and the advice he has for young people struggling to find their way. Plus, an appearance by a very special guest.
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Duration:01:29:44
To Find Your Confidence, Become the Little Mermaid with Halle Bailey
2/25/2026
On this episode of IMO, Michelle and Craig hear from Halle about finding her confidence, entering motherhood, breaking out with her first solo album and her new movie, You, Me, and Tuscany. Halle shares how motherhood has been a transformative experience for her and the moments in her life that has led her to shed her tail and find footing on her own two feet.
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Duration:00:57:31
No One Tells You to Be a Comedian with Josh Johnson
2/18/2026
Comedian and writer Josh Johnson joins Michelle and Craig to talk about how he got his start in comedy, the funny people who helped raise him, and his incredibly popular Flowers Tour. Josh gives a masterclass on creating live comedy that demands our full attention in a world of dwindling focus, and shares how he’s using his stardom to support systems that help American communities thrive.
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Duration:01:14:38
Your Questions Answered with Michelle and Craig
2/11/2026
On this episode of IMO, we’re doing things a little differently! No guest, just your questions. Topics include: what Michelle and Craig learned about each other by doing the podcast together, their thoughts on open relationships, and the last time they cried.
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Duration:00:49:04
Take the Little Wins with Aly Raisman
2/4/2026
Two-time Olympic gymnast Aly Raisman joins IMO today to reflect on her incredible career as a gymnast and life after the sport. Aly shares the moment she knew she wanted to go to the Olympics, how her parents navigated her intense childhood training regimen, and how she is adjusting to life after the sport that profoundly changed her life. Plus, Michelle reveals the sport she always dreamed of joining.
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Duration:00:52:08
Surrender to the Process with Jon Batiste and Suleika Jaouad
1/28/2026
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 creative processes, and how they have supported one another through illness.
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Duration:01:05:30
Support Your Village with Regina and Reina King
1/21/2026
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 child acting, and how they have been grieving the loss of Regina’s son, Ian, who died in early 2022.
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Duration:01:05:01
Your Turn Will Come with Carol Burnett
1/14/2026
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 career, and the long-lasting impact of The Carol Burnett Show. Plus, the group offers advice to a listener dealing with imposter syndrome. Stay tuned until the very end for a touching moment between Carol, Craig, and Michelle.
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Duration:01:13:42
Tell Your Story with Jonathan Capehart
1/7/2026
Pulitzer-Prize-winning journalist and commentator Jonathan Capehart joins the show to discuss his memoir, Yet Here I Am. Michelle and Craig turn the tables and learn more about how Jonathan ended up in journalism— from his childhood shuttling between New Jersey and North Carolina, to his early career in the New York, and his experience as a gay Black man in media.
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Duration:01:00:43
Follow your Instincts with Henry Winkler
12/24/2025
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 therapy, and, yes, his most iconic roles. Plus, Henry shares his thoughts on parenting and being a grandfather.
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Duration:01:02:31
Perform your Truth with Jenifer Lewis
12/17/2025
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 in Hollywood, and her longtime experience with sex addiction. Plus, in an IMO first, Jenifer spends some time workshopping her unreleased one woman show. Note: this episode contains discussion of sexual abuse and violence.
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Duration:01:13:25
Hold Space for Grief with Anderson Cooper
12/10/2025
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 about how they managed (or avoided) the grieving process and how their moms prepared their kids to live without them. Plus Anderson shares his thoughts on the Vanderbilts inspiring an episode of “The Gilded Age.”
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Duration:01:21:22
Find Your Adventure with Katt Williams
12/3/2025
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 comedy. Katt shares what it was like being raised as a Jehovah’s Witness, how moving by himself to Florida as a young child helped form him, and what his relationship is like with the women in his life.
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Duration:01:19:36
IMO Presents: The Look Live with Wesley Morris
11/28/2025
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 her during her time in the White House, the daring dress choice she opted for at the end of the second term, and Wesley shares a surprising story Oprah shared with him about Michelle.
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Duration:01:39:30
Behind The Looks with Meredith Koop
11/26/2025
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 incredibly impactful work together. They share the unexpected way that their paths crossed, offer a behind-the-scenes look at their process, and share the unique challenges that the White House posed to styling Michelle. They also share how they’ve approached this exciting post-White House stage of Michelle’s style journey (featuring a certain thigh high gold boot!).
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Duration:01:31:27
Love the Process with Cynthia Erivo
11/21/2025
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 her incredible journey from drama school to Broadway and the big screen. Plus, she shares what viewers can expect in Wicked: For Good, which is out November 21st. The group also answers a listener’s question about finding balance and making more space for a creative life.
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Duration:01:10:07
I’m Not Disappearing - A Candid Conversation About Aging
11/19/2025
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 designer and businesswoman Jenna Lyons join Michelle Obama to discuss what it means to get old: to not just physically evolve, but also to come closer to our own purpose with age. Plus, they share their surprising advice about love.
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Duration:01:14:43
IMO Presents: The Look Live with Tracee Ellis Ross
11/14/2025
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. Together, they talk about why Michelle has chosen to finally talk openly about her fashion journey, the team behind her most memorable looks, and how she has stayed true to herself throughout the White House years and beyond.
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Duration:01:09:24
Let’s Talk About Hair
11/12/2025
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 Cosmopolitan, joins the show to lead a candid discussion between Michelle Obama, her hairstylist Yene Damtew and Blackish actress Marsai Martin about their personal hair journeys, and how Michelle’s hair evolution both mirrored and inspired their own.
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Duration:01:18:36
The Making of A Style Icon
11/5/2025
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 Farah Jasmine Griffin. They dive into the making of Michelle Obama as style icon: what she wore growing up in the South Side of Chicago, how she evolved her self-presentation in college, and how she stepped into her public image on the national stage as the first Black First Lady.
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Duration:01:19:59