Baby, this is Keke Palmer

Baby, this is Keke Palmer

Keke Palmer has questions, and she’s not afraid to ask them. On 'Baby, this is Keke Palmer', Keke sits down with artists, actors, entrepreneurs, experts, and creators shaping the culture. These aren’t just promo stops or viral moments. They’re honest, layered conversations about identity, relationships, reinvention, success, and growth. Pop culture moves fast. Opinions move faster. But nuance takes time — and that’s what Keke makes space for. Because culture is more than a headline. It’s a reflection of who we are. And baby… this show holds up the mirror. New episodes every Tuesday. Watch or listen wherever you get your podcasts. Follow @kekepalmerpodcast on Instagram & TikTok.

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April 14, 2026 65 mins

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 wo...

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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 T...

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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 Th...

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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, belti...

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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 fa...

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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 Celest...

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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...

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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...

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LSU star-captain and rapper Flau’Jae Johnson is rewriting what it looks like to be a college athlete in the NIL era. She breaks down becoming one of the NCAA’s highest earners, why the WNBA can wait, and how she juggles two dream careers at once. Keke and Flau’Jae vibe instantly as two multi-hyphenates getting real about pressure, purpose, and the momagers running point behind the scenes. And they let a few bars and hoops ...

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December 16, 2025 66 mins

Bob the Drag Queen—who brought his chaotic energy to 'The Traitors'—pulls up with Keke for a convo that’s equal parts hilarious and unhinged. They talk polyamory, pop-star fandom beef, and how Bob became a NYT bestselling author with his Harriet Tubman novel. Then it gets MESSY when they start casting their dream daytime talk show… and these two queens close it out with an impressions battle that will have you howling.

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Keke goes deep with director Malcolm D. Lee, spilling the secrets behind the rom-coms we grew up on and the casting what-ifs that almost changed ‘The Best Man’ (Will & Jada… hello?!). He clears up the truth behind the Harper slap and shares how his new book, “The Best Man: Unfinished Business,” reunites the crew today. And yes, we get into ‘Girls Trip 2’ tea, nostalgia, and authentic Black love on screen.

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Keke sits down with beauty mogul Patrick Starrr for an inspiring and heartfelt conversation about the journey behind the glam. Patrick shares how he went viral, built his ONE/SIZE empire, navigated growing up as a gay Filipino American, and found the courage to be unapologetically himself while honoring his family. They get into fame, identity, failure, and the lessons behind becoming a true beauty boss, plus Patrick revea...

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This one gets real. Keke sits down with her day-one bestie, Grammy-nominated artist and songwriter Tayla Parx, the force behind hits for Ariana Grande, Fifth Harmony, and Panic! At The Disco. They talk about growing up in Hollywood chasing their dreams as child stars, acting together on Nickelodeon’s 'True Jackson, VP,' their first boyfriends, and messy Myspace moves. Tayla helped Keke own her story while co-producing 'Jus...

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Ravyn Lenae joins Keke to talk Chicago roots, choir beginnings, and crafting a sound that’s both nostalgic and new. They unpack the slow-burn rise of 'Love Me Not,' touring with Sabrina Carpenter, and the dream collaborators on Ravyn’s radar (Tyler, you listening?). Ravyn opens up about casting her estranged father in the 'One Wish' video and healing after heartbreak. A rich, reflective conversation about growth- musi...

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November 11, 2025 48 mins

Two-time Olympian and world champ Jordan Chiles flips the script in an empowering and playful convo with Keke. She opens up about how she found her voice and released her trauma through her memoir 'I’m That Girl'. They talk sisterhood with Simone Biles, body image, dating, family, and yes, a little Red Lobster. From gold medals to glow-ups, Jordan proves she’s that girl through strength, joy, and unshakable self-belief.

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November 4, 2025 55 mins

Khalid has never opened up like this. The Grammy-nominated artist joins Keke to talk about the aftermath of being outed, the journey toward self-acceptance, and how his new album After the Sun Goes Down marks a fearless fresh start after taking himself out of the spotlight for years. From psychedelics to spirituality, love to liberation, this is Khalid at his most honest, and most free.

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Comedian, host, and author Roy Wood Jr. joins Keke for a hilarious deep dive into love, parenting, and protecting our most valuable resource: time. They talk about his new book, how fatherhood changed his view of his own dad, and why comedy still matters in a messy world. From dating while raising kids to a wild detour about sex parties, this convo is honest, funny, and full of heart.

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October 21, 2025 63 mins

From a small-town church girl to an Oscar-nominated powerhouse, Danielle Brooks has built her career on faith, passion, and trusting divine timing. In a soulful and hilariously honest Virgo catch-up, she and Keke talk Orange Is the New Black, The Color Purple, finding what’s meant for you, making Oprah laugh, and the struggle of “good cop vs. bad cop” as a mom—plus a game that’s pure theater.


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