<p>Keke Palmer has questions for days, about everything under the sun. From the existential to the inconsequential. From pop culture to pop science. From the meaning of life to the meaning of W.A.P. From life in outer space to “Where the eff is Tom from MySpace?“ And everything in between. Because Baby, this is Keke Palmer, and she is here for All. Of. It.</p><p>Each week, the multi-talented Keke is taking you on a journey down the rabbit hole on a topic that she cannot stop obsessing over. She’ll also get deep with special guests, trying to answer the questions that keep us up at night. We are getting INTO IT.</p><p>Listen to Baby, This is Keke Palmer on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. You can listen early and ad-free on Wondery+. Join Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Start your free trial by visiting <a href="http://wondery.com/links/baby-this-is-keke-palmer/">wondery.com/links/baby-this-is-keke-palmer/</a> now.</p>
Nia Long pulls up and it quickly turns into two besties at a sleepover! We’re talking dating with intention and fun, pouring into yourself as a mother, and stepping into the iconic role of matriarch Catherine Jackson in 'Michael.' Nia and Keke revisit why the ’90s were THAT era (including the time she met Michael Jackson himself!) and celebrate the films that defined a generation, from 'The Best Man' to 'Soul Food' to 'Boyz n the Hood.' Some things never go out of style… and Nia Long is definitely one of them.
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Emma Grede started working at 12 and never looked back. Raised by a single mom, she now has four kids and has built billion-dollar businesses with Kim Kardashian at SKIMS and Khloé Kardashian at Good American. When she talks ambition, she’s lived it. She shares real-world wisdom on creating a big career and a life you love, from her “1% better” philosophy to why discipline beats perfection. Emma offers candid advice for women navigating when to have kids, chasing goals, and redefining work-life balance, encouraging everyone to think bigger in her new book, Start With Yourself.
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Coi Leray keeps it all the way real with Keke in a conversation about knowing you’re “really her,” even before others recognize it. From growing up between luxury and struggle to the viral hits that shaped her hustle, Coi talks about how becoming a mom changed her purpose and shares the advice Cardi B gave her about pregnancy, her take on female rap beefs, how her relationship surprised her, and her latest track, “Better Than Yours.”
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Keke takes the SXSW stage with Demi Moore, Naomi Ackie, Taylour Paige, Poppy Liu, and Eiza González to talk I Love Boosters. The cast breaks down the film’s bold idea of “fashion-forward philanthropy,” challenging power, wealth, and consumerism, while getting into style, ambition, on-set chemistry, and the moral gray areas at the center of Boots Riley’s world.
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Keith Powers kicks it with Keke! In this catch-up between longtime friends, Keith opens up about his mental health journey, choosing sobriety, and how therapy helped him understand himself on a deeper level. He also shares the story behind proposing to Ryan Destiny after a relationship setback that tested their bond, and reflects on the wisdom he gained from working with the late James Van Der Beek on their new thriller The Gates.
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Emmy winner Niecy Nash-Betts joins Keke for a candid conversation about believing in yourself before anyone else does. From boldly pushing her way into auditions for Reno 911! to speaking up on set with Whoopi Goldberg, Niecy shares the mindset that built her career and the unexpected love story with her wife Jessica Betts.
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After a viral run to the GRAMMY stage, Durand Bernarr joins Keke to talk about the years behind his GRAMMY win for Best Progressive R&B Album, BLOOM. He reveals why he’s proud his career has been a “slow burn,” and why staying independent matters in an industry that often pushes artists to change who they are. They also get into dating, masculinity, and monogamy before a game turns into a full-blown vocal MOMENT, belting nursery rhymes with a twist and proving exactly why he’s as talented as he is hilarious.
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Baby, we’re back! On the season premiere, Keke sits down with Demi Lovato for a raw, open conversation about growing up as child stars and everything that followed. They get real about navigating fame at a young age, Demi's struggles with addiction and body image, and the long road to reclaiming self-worth. Demi shares how she met and fell in love with her husband, what healing looks like now, her new cookbook, and what fans can expect from her upcoming tour, plus a little Camp Rock 3 tease!
CONTENT WARNING: This episode discusses topics that may be difficult for some people, including mental health and addiction. Please take care while listening.
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We’re live at 92NY in front of a NYC studio audience! Keke pulls up with the cast and creator of her new Peacock series, 'The ’Burbs,' for a laugh-out-loud conversation about what really goes down on the cul-de-sac. Part mystery, part comedy, the show flips a “perfect” neighborhood upside down with scandal, racial tension, and one very shady new neighbor. Jack Whitehall, Paula Pell, Julia Duffy, Kapil Talwalkar, and Celeste Hughey spill behind-the-scenes tea, reveal improvised moments, and swap their wildest real-life neighbor stories. This is one block party you don’t want to miss.
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Keke kicks it with Anderson .Paak for a real hang on new music, his directorial debut, and watching his kids make music of their own. He breaks down how a song he wrote years ago just became another artist’s chart-topping hit, talks collaboration, risk-taking, reinvention, and legacy, then faces off against Keke in a hip-hop IQ game — he didn’t come to play. And yes, Keke asks about what’s really going on with Mariah Carey, and Anderson keeps it honest.
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Kim Coles and Erika Alexander sit down with Keke to get real about Living Single, from the moment their off-screen friendship clicked to the pressure of carrying a culture-defining hit. They open up about being underestimated, navigating early fame, and why that freedom shaped their careers. The trio reflects on revisiting the series through their ReLiving Single podcast and, of course, Kim and Erika can’t resist trying to play matchmaker for Keke.
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