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03/12/2025

Some Friendships Need to Go with Issa Rae

Issa Rae is an acclaimed actor, producer, writer, and restauranteur—but she’s also a student of modern adult friendships. She joins Michelle and Craig to answer a question from a listener who is struggling with the unexpected end of a long-term friendship. Issa asks why male friendships are so weird and shares lessons from a friendship falling out. Michelle offers lessons on how to maintain connections throughout life, and Craig takes a stand for the fellas – who, Issa and Michelle claim, have no idea how to use emojis to express actual emotion. 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.

1h 8m
Feb 10

Why Execution Matters More Than The Right Idea with Issa Rae

Issa Rae is entering a new chapter — not from the bottom, but from experience. After disrupting modern television with shows like HBO’s Insecure, building business across multiple industries, and creating some of the most culturally resonant work of the last decade, Issa sits down with Emma for a reflective conversation about power, execution, and what it really means to build something that lasts. Issa isn’t into chasing momentum. She’s moving discernment— navigating the industry on her own terms and only committing to work she genuinely believes in. In this episode, Issa opens up about: Why ideas are meaningless without execution The difference between visibility and real power What it means to “prove yourself again” — even at the top How she decides what not to do in this phase of her career Why money equals creative freedom, not validation The discipline of saying no, protecting her voice, and building on her own terms Her desire to continue to make people’s favorite content. Issa also reflects on leadership, ownership, and the responsibility that comes with influence — especially in an industry that feels like it’s regressing. This conversation is for anyone navigating a new chapter, resisting comfort, or learning that longevity requires a different kind of courage. What resonated most with you from Issa’s journey — her discipline, her clarity, or her refusal to rush? Share your thoughts in the comments and subscribe for more honest conversations on Aspire. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

1h 18m
05/07/2020

‘Groundhog Day’ With Bill Simmons, Sean Fennessey, and Issa Rae

The Ringer’s Bill Simmons, Sean Fennessey, and actress and writer Issa Rae tell us if we can expect six more weeks of winter or an early spring by rewatching the 1993 classic ‘Groundhog Day’ starring Bill Murray and Andie MacDowell. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

1h 30m
09/26/2022

HOORAE: Issa Rae

Obsessed with TV and passionate about writing, Issa Rae sent an unsolicited script to CBS’s Cosby when she was still in middle school. By her 20's, she realized there was a certain type of character that was absent from the media landscape—a character she would eventually inhabit in her breakout YouTube series, "Mis-Adventures of Awkward Black Girl." From there, Issa created the five-season HBO hit Insecure, but first went through a bruising gauntlet of rejections and reversals as she learned to navigate Hollywood. Today, Issa has built a company—HOORAE Media—which produces her new HBO show, Rap Sh!t, and multiple other TV and film projects. Listen to The Great Creators launching September 20th See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

1h 20m
05/27/2020

“Sex and the Insecurity” (with Issa Rae and Kristin Davis)

In this week's Keep It: Home Edition, Ira and Louis discuss Lana Del Rey and Doja Cat’s dramatic weeks on social media, the addictive new season of Selling Sunset, and Lady Gaga and Ariana Grande’s song of the summer entry. Plus, Kristin Davis joins to discuss Melrose Place, Sex and the City, and Fox’s wild new reality series Labor of Love. Issa Rae also joins the whole crew to discuss writing Insecure’s new season in a pandemic and her new Netflix film The Lovebirds.

1h 27m
08/26/2022

Episode 328 w/ Issa Rae

N.O.R.E. & DJ EFN are the Drink Champs. In this episode we talk with the one and only Issa Rae! Issa talks about her journey and her evolution in the entertainment industry. Issa also shares stories of working with Pharrell, receiving the key to her hometown of Inglewood, CA and more! Issa talks about her critically acclaimed hit TV show “Insecure”, its creation process, and much more! Issa also talks about her new show “Rap Shit” streaming now on HBO Max! Lots of great stories that you don’t want to miss!! Make some noise for ISSA RAE!!! 💐💐💐🏆🏆🏆 Listen and subscribe at https://www.drinkchamps.com Follow Drink Champs: https://www.instagram.com/drinkchamps https://www.twitter.com/drinkchamps https://www.facebook.com/drinkchamps https://www.youtube.com/drinkchamps DJ EFN https://www.crazyhood.com https://www.instagram.com/whoscrazy https://www.twitter.com/djefn https://www.facebook.com/crazyhoodproductions N.O.R.E. https://www.instagram.com/therealnoreaga https://www.twitter.com/noreaga Check out our Culture Cards NFT project by Joining The Culture Cards Discord Link below 👇 https://discord.gg/theculturecards See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

3h 34m
10/22/2021

Issa Rae and the growing pains of being ‘Insecure’

Five years after the debut of “Insecure,” the acclaimed HBO comedy-drama is finally coming to a close. Creator and star Issa Rae discusses the characters’ journeys, personal growth and “betting on herself.” Read more: For a certain generation of Black women, Issa Rae’s volume of work is like the Harry Potter books — stories about characters who grow and mature alongside their fans. “In shooting this final season, we've been very nostalgic and thinking about where we came from and imagining what our impact would be like,” says Rae, the creator and star of HBO’s “Insecure.” “Maybe people will hold on to this show as part of their lives in that way, and we may go down in history, you know, if we stick the landing. … And that makes me feel really good.” “Insecure” debuted on HBO in 2016, focusing on the lives of two late-20s best friends in Los Angeles who are trying to navigate messy romances, social lives and professional aspirations. But Rae has been the voice of millennial Black women for more than a decade, all the way back to her hit Web series “The Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl.” “I used to binge-watch this show in my dorm cafeteria on Fridays,” says Martine Powers, “Post Reports” host. “I'd be like, ‘Oh, all my essays are done, getting ready for the weekend. I'm going to watch “Awkward Black Girl.” This is going to be amazing.’” As Rae reflects on the final season of her show, her characters’ trajectory, and her own personal growth, she says that she’s learned to trust the choices she’s made along the way that have led to greater artistic freedom — and power. “One of the scariest things to me … is just, like, the fork-in-the-road choice,” Rae says. “There's something so terrifying about knowing that this is a decision that I could make that could change the course of my life. And I just have to make it.”

23 min
06/09/2020

Episode 255: Broken P***y (Feat. Issa Rae)

Issa Rae breaks down the complex relationship between Issa and Molly on HBO’s Insecure, and the awkward dynamic with Condola. Issa opens up about a vacation gone wrong (in her real life), as well as the one place on her body she does not want to be touched. Make sure to check out her 2 latest movies, The Photograph and The Love Birds, and of course, HBO’s Insecure! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

47 min
12/14/2022

In Her Shoes: Issa Rae

What does it mean to make a binge-able show that people will rewatch for years to come? On this episode, Issa shares about what makes storytelling meaningful, why taking time to herself is so important, and what she has planned for her next steps. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

30 min
08/15/2022

Issa Rae - 'Insecure' & 'Rap Sh!t'

"The voice of millennial Black women for more than a decade," in the words of The Washington Post, reflects on how she became enamored with TV, the robbery that inspired her web series 'The Mis-Adventures of Awkward Black Girl' and how that show, along with Larry Wilmore and Prentice Penny, shaped her five-season masterpiece for HBO, the first premium cable scripted series ever created by and starring a Black woman. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

57 min
07/19/2022

Issa Rae | Steve Bannon's Trial Begins; Trump Tried to Tamper with Jan. 6 Witness: A Closer Look

Seth takes a closer look at Steve Bannon’s criminal contempt trial kicking off and the January 6 committee revealing Trump personally attempted to contact a witness in the investigation before speaking with guests Issa Rae and Nikki Glaser. Then, Issa Rae talks about Insecure’s Emmy nominations, working a shift at her coffee shop and getting a key to the city of Inglewood. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

27 min
07/17/2023

We Asked The Barbie Cast About Scandals, Tears & Hidden Messages

On the show today… The finale of MasterChef Australia has aired, which also marked the final farewell to beloved judge Jock Zonfrillo. Here’s how his family marked the occasion.And as the first weekend of Hollywood’s actors’ strike took place, a number of the actors most impacted have gone viral for telling their stories. We talk through what they’re saying, and why social media might be the most important ally in their fight.Plus, it’s finally Barbie release week! Ahead of tonight’s Australian premiere, we sat down with Director Greta Gerwig and stars Margot Robbie, Issa Rae and America Ferrera to go deep on the on-set scandal, Easter eggs and tears. THE END BITS Subscribe to Mamamia GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening. Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at thespill@mamamia.com.au WANT MORE? Follow us on Instagram...https://www.instagram.com/thespillpodcast/?hl=en Read all the latest entertainment news on Mamamia... https://mamamia.com.au/entertainment/ Subscribe to The Spill Newsletter... https://mamamia.com.au/newsletter CREDITS Hosts: Emily Vernem & Chelsea McLaughlinExecutive Producer: Gia Moylan Assistant Producer: Taylah Strano Audio Producer: Madeline Joannou Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. Just by reading our articles or listening to our podcasts, you’re helping to fund girls in schools in some of the most disadvantaged countries in the world - through our partnership with Room to Read. We’re currently funding 300 girls in school every day and our aim is to get to 1,000. Find out more about Mamamia at mamamia.com.au Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

18 min
12/29/2021

Issa Rae

The fabulous Issa Rae returned to The Late Show this fall to preview the fifth and final season of "Insecure," now streaming on HBO Max, and tells Stephen how she dealt with the pressure of writing an ending to the popular series.

10 min
09/20/2022

Issa Rae Controls the Narrative (BONUS)

Issa Rae is not just acting — she’s writing, producing, and running a whole media production company. In this live chat from the 2022 Code Conference, Issa talks with Sam Sanders and Kara Swisher about how she’s always known her audience — from her start as an internet creator to inking exclusive multimillion-dollar deals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

36 min
05/18/2020 · Bonus

Sleep Consistency with Issa Rae

Issa Rae (Insecure) joins to talk Zoom press junkets, friendships, and recipe loyalty. Watch ‘The Lovebirds’ on Netflix May 22nd! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

27 min
08/20/2022

Issa Hell Of An Episode

TV personality and sports journalist Stephen A. Smith, comedian Flame Monroe and actor John Boyega debate the week’s top stories with Charlamagne Tha God. Plus, actress, writer and producer Issa Rae stops by for a candid conversation See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

24 min
07/19/2023

Greta Gerwig | Issa Rae

Greta Gerwig's directorial debut, 'Lady Bird,' received high praise, much of which happened to come from her mother (Original Air Date: November 16th, 2017). 'Insecure' star and showrunner Issa Rae used to be afraid of upsetting people in the industry. Then she got a piece of helpful advice: 'Don't be afraid to be a bitch' (Original Air Date: July 17th, 2017).

13 min
05/28/2020

Issa Rae | Impressions Nobody Asked For

Seth shares some of his writers' obscure celebrity impressions that nobody asked for, like Clarice Starling from The Silence of the Lambs. Then, he talked to Issa Rae of the new movie The Lovebirds. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

13 min
04/15/2021

Policing in America - Daunte Wright & Capitol Riot Update | Elizabeth Nyamayaro & Issa Rae

Trevor highlights developments in problems with policing in the U.S., Elizabeth Nyamayaro discusses her memoir "I Am a Girl from Africa," and Issa Rae talks about her Life Unseen platform. To help support UNICEF's efforts to ensure equitable vaccine distribution, testing and treatments, donate at dailyshow.com/UNICEF. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

36 min
12/09/2021

The Insecure Pre-Union (Vulture Festival Version)

We're back with another episode of Good One: Vulture Festival Version and this week we bring you the vibrant Issa Rae and Yvonne Orji! Before the curtain falls on the final season of HBO’s Insecure, we’re going to get one more wine-down with Issa and Molly. Join stars Issa Rae and Yvonne Orji for a little pre-union, which is what we call a reunion for a show that hasn’t ended yet and that we want to prolong as much as possible. You can follow Issa Rae on Twitter and Instagram. You can follow Yvonne on Twitter and Instagram. You can follow Alex Jung on Twitter and Instagram. Follow Jesse David Fox on Twitter and Instagram. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

1h 6m

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