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MAY 20 · VIDEO

Try Not to Laugh with Ayo Edebiri and Don Cheadle

Today’s episode of IMO features two very talented (and funny) costars: Ayo Edebiri and Don Cheadle! The two star in the Broadway revival of Proof, co-produced by Higher Ground. They discuss what it’s like starring on Broadway for the first time, their childhood experiences on the stage, and the friendship they’ve developed through the show. Plus, a surprise appearance from a bug sends the whole group reeling… Have a question you want answered? Write to us at imopod.com. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

May 20 · Video

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1h 17m
3D AGO · VIDEO

Is Josh Johnson (‘The Daily Show’) the 21st Century Comedian?

Emmy-nominated writer and stand-up Josh Johnson is making comedy that’s timely and timeless. On the heels of his new HBO special Symphony, we begin with his creative process of shaping new material week after week, balancing life on the road with writing and hosting duties at The Daily Show (0:46). Then, we talk to Josh about the issues of today: Trump’s 1.8 Billion Slush Fund (4:26), pandemic fears (8:18), AI in commencement speeches (9:34), and “nonviolence as a psyop” (16:27). On the back-half, Josh describes how he transitions between writing topical and evergreen jokes (23:12), the comedic inspiration that came from his Catholic school years (29:00), and finding his way into performing while working at Trader Joe’s (39:30). To close, we unpack the final week of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (42:27), the role of therapy in Johnson’s 2023 special Up Here Killing Myself (46:00), and what he hopes to create in the next five years (56:20). Subscribe to our new YouTube channel. As always, our email: talkeasypod@gmail.com. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

3d ago · Video

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1h 1m
MAY 13 · VIDEO

It’s Okay to Apologize to Your Kids with Serena Williams

In this special live IMO episode, tennis legend Serena Williams joins Michelle to talk about all things motherhood. They swap stories about their fertility journeys, experience raising daughters, and the lessons they learned from their own moms. Plus, Serena shares what it was like to win a grand slam while pregnant! Have a question you want answered? Write to us at imopod.com. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

May 13 · Video

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1h 7m
MAY 17 · VIDEO

The Michelle Obama Interview

Michelle Obama is the former First Lady of the United States, a bestselling author of books like Becoming and The Look, the co-founder of Higher Ground, and now, a host alongside her older brother Craig Robinson on their hit podcast, IMO. We start today’s episode in the present: her pivot to podcasting, her version of doomscrolling, and why she believes these times are “janky.” Then, she shares vivid memories of growing up on the South Side of Chicago, the work ethic modeled by her father, the ambition that propelled her from Whitney Young High School to Princeton University and later Harvard Law, and how she learned to question authority early as a “young, outspoken student.” On the back-half, we walk through the first lunch she shared with her future husband, the period of adjustment that followed Barack’s bid for the Presidency, the complicated dynamics of life inside (and outside) the White House, her freighted final speech as First Lady, the enduring influence of her late mother, the beloved Marian Robinson, working for future generations, and how her hard-fought belief in the American people has never faltered. Subscribe to our new YouTube channel. As always, our email: talkeasypod@gmail.com. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

May 17 · Video

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1h 24m
MAY 6 · VIDEO

Hoard Memories with Loved Ones with Dave Chappelle

Legendary comedian Dave Chappelle joins Michelle and Craig from WYSO, the public radio station in Dave's hometown, Yellow Springs, Ohio. Dave dishes about growing up with a double life -- one in a small town and one in a city -- what he's learned about himself as a dad, how crucial it is to live in community, and how his mom taught him to not fear being great. Have a question you want answered? Write to us at ⁠imopod.com⁠. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

May 6 · Video

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1h 44m
APR 15 · VIDEO

Have a Good Laugh with Jimmy Kimmel

On this week’s episode of IMO, legendary late night host and comedian Jimmy Kimmel joins the show! Jimmy opens up about his childhood in Las Vegas, shares why he was fired from every job he had before late night, and how he built his show from the ground up, family and all. Plus, he shares a recent not-so-proudest parenting moment. Have a question you want answered? Write to us at imopod.com. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Apr 15 · Video

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1h 21m
6D AGO · VIDEO

The Devil Wears Prada 2 Wasn’t Camp

Hunter & Peyton check in with more Summer House mess, including: Kyle’s dinnertime crash out (we’re going to be alright), the Amanda dilemma, Carl & Kyle’s reconciliation, and their Summer House astrological soulmates. Also, we go Lover or Hater™ on Devil Wears Prada 2, with a special shoutout to Anne Hathaway stans; and recap yet another Instagram update: Instants — did we need this? And how do we flirt with it? Let us know. Follow @lemmesaythispod on Instagram, TikTok and Youtube for more from Lemme Say This. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

6d ago · Video

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41 min
APR 1

Stop Chasing The Shiny Things with Jamie Lee Curtis

This week, Oscar-winning actress Jamie Lee Curtis comes on IMO to talk about her anti-Hollywood Hollywood upbringing, what she thought of her role in Everything Everywhere All at Once, and her real thoughts on awards season. Plus, she shares a profound personal update. Have a question you want answered? Write to us at imopod.com. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Apr 1

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1h 7m
MAR 4

Keep Paddling with Conan O’Brien

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. Have a question you want answered? Write to us at ⁠imopod.com⁠. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mar 4

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1h 30m
MAY 10

Mother’s Day with Julia Louis-Dreyfus

Julia Louis-Dreyfus (Seinfeld, Veep) is a national treasure with more primetime Emmys than any performer in the history of television. Then there’s her latest decade in film: two collaborations with Nicole Holofcener (Enough Said and You Hurt My Feelings) along with a devastating turn in the heart-rending fairytale from A24, Tuesday. Her range is unparalleled, including in the role of host on her excellent, award-winning podcast, Wiser Than Me. This Mother’s Day, we revisit our conversation live from the Aspen Ideas Festival, where we discussed her early performances in the basement of her childhood home (15:45), a formative high school yearbook quote (16:45), landing at SNL in the 1980s (22:06) with Larry David (24:56), the legacy of Seinfeld (28:42), and where she stands on the issue of “political correctness in comedy” (31:54). On the back-half, a celebration of her uproarious turn as Selina Meyer on Veep (36:47), a life-changing diagnosis on the heels of her historic Emmy win (40:00), and the support she received from showrunner David Mandel (42:52) and President Biden (46:23). To close, words of wisdom from Jane Fonda (52:14) and the poem “Explanation” by Julia’s father, the late Gérard Louis-Dreyfus (54:00). Original air date: July 14, 2024 Subscribe to our new YouTube channel. As always, our email: talkeasypod@gmail.com. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

May 10

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53 min

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