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 meani...
Jordin Sparks on Competition: From the Idol Stage to the Roller Rink
From politics to sports to business, competition is undeniably a strong, driving force in our culture. But what role does competition play in creative success? Jordin Sparks joins us to talk about all the different eras of competition in her life—from growing up in a sports family to winning “American Idol” to hosting the new competition reality series “Roller Jam.” Through her stories of healing from physical trauma and publicly scrutinized relationships, she teaches us how self-compassion give us the ultimate competitive edge.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Don Lemon’s Search For God in America
There’s no shortage of remedies for the hard times life deals us these days—therapy, drugs, Amazon Prime—but how does God fit into the mix? Today, we’re joined by Don Lemon, celebrated news anchor and journalist, who’s here to share his take on that question through the lens of his new book, “I Once Was Lost: My Search for God in America.” We also unpack his high-profile departure from CNN, how he came to terms with his sexuality while maintaining his faith, and, of course, the moment we’ve all been dying to know more about: what was it really like getting drunk on live TV for New Year’s Eve?Listen to Baby, This is Keke Palmer on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. Experience all episodes ad-free and be the first to binge the newest season. Unlock exclusive early access by joining Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Start your free trial today by visiting https://wondery.com/links/baby-this-is-keke-palmer/ now.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Bold and Blazing: Breaking Barriers with Rep. Jasmine Crockett
We all know Rep. Jasmine Crockett for her infamous use of alliteration—firing off “bleach-blonde, bad-built, butch body” within a very close proximity to Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene. But who IS Jasmine Crockett? Today we’re talking about the challenges she’s faced navigating politics as a Black woman, how “the crazy folk are running an insane asylum,” and diving into everything you didn’t know about her—from what it was like being a Baptist kid at a Catholic school, to quitting a job defending “Big Pharma,” to her love for French 75s and emojis.Listen to Baby, This is Keke Palmer on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. Experience all episodes ad-free and be the first to binge the newest season. Unlock exclusive early access by joining Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Start your free trial today by visiting https://wondery.com/links/baby-this-is-keke-palmer/ now.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Coco Jones Bares Her Soul
There’s something truly transcendent about finding your voice in an industry that tries to mold you into what it thinks you should be! This week, we’re sitting down with your favorite “Bel-Air” star—the fierce and uniquely talented Coco Jones—to talk about her journey to discovering her authentic sound as an artist. From her Disney Channel days on “Let It Shine” to her breakout hit “ICU,” Coco opens up about the moment she learned how to really bare her soul in her music, and all the frustrations along the way. Then we get to see how well Coco knows OTHER Jones’s songs!Listen to Baby, This is Keke Palmer on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. Experience all episodes ad-free and be the first to binge the newest season. Unlock exclusive early access by joining Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Start your free trial today by visiting https://wondery.com/links/baby-this-is-keke-palmer/ now.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Telling True Horror Stories with Lee Daniels
Get ready for some real (supernatural horror) talk! This week, the visionary filmmaker Lee Daniels joins us for a conversation about bringing real-life stories to the big screen. We dive into his latest creation “The Deliverance”—a supernatural horror movie based on real life events—and Lee opens up about his creative process and what’s driven him as a filmmaker—from “Precious” to “Empire” to “The United States vs. Billie Holiday.” Then we find out whether he can tell the difference between real life news stories and Hollywood film plots in a game called “Dark but True, or Hollywood Fiction.”Listen to Baby, This is Keke Palmer on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. Experience all episodes ad-free and be the first to binge the newest season. Unlock exclusive early access by joining Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Start your free trial today by visiting https://wondery.com/links/baby-this-is-keke-palmer/ now.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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.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.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 wondery.com/links/baby-this-is-keke-palmer/ now.
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