

Baby, this is Keke Palmer
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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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Mar 24, 2026 • 1h 20min
Keith Powers on Therapy, Growth & Ryan Destiny
Keith Powers, actor and former model known for Straight Outta Compton and The Perfect Find, chats about his mental health journey and choosing sobriety. He talks therapy, vulnerability, and how running became meditation. He also shares the story behind proposing to Ryan Destiny and lessons from working with James Van Der Beek on The Gates.

Mar 17, 2026 • 1h 24min
Niecy Nash-Betts on Confidence, Career Hustle & Unexpected Love
Niecy Nash-Betts, Emmy-winning actress and comedian known for Reno 911! and When They See Us, shares stories about career hustle, speaking up in high-stakes rooms, and the mindset that carried her. She talks about finding comedy through pain, building self-esteem, and the unexpected path from friendship to marriage with Jessica Betts. Short, funny, and fiercely honest conversation.

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Mar 10, 2026 • 1h 14min
Durand Bernarr’s Slow Burn to a GRAMMY Win
Durand Bernarr, a GRAMMY-winning singer-songwriter known for soulful, progressive R&B and viral rise from YouTube, talks about his slow-burn career and why staying independent matters. He explores identity and relationship styles, recalls touring with Erykah Badu, previews spicier new music, and turns a nursery-rhyme improv into a hilarious vocal moment.

Mar 3, 2026 • 1h 1min
Demi Lovato on Healing, Marriage, & Life After Child Stardom
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. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Feb 17, 2026 • 53min
LIVE BONUS EPISODE: 'The ’Burbs' Cast Spills Set Secrets
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.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jan 6, 2026 • 1h 2min
Your Favorite Artist’s Favorite Artist with Anderson .Paak
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.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dec 30, 2025 • 1h 15min
Living Single: Then & Now with Kim Coles & Erika Alexander
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.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dec 23, 2025 • 1h 2min
NIL Millions & Grammy Dreams with Flau’Jae Johnson
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 fly.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dec 16, 2025 • 1h 6min
Getting Messy with Bob the Drag Queen
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.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dec 9, 2025 • 56min
Secrets from ‘The Best Man’ & ‘Girls Trip 2’ Tea with Malcolm D. Lee
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.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.


