Angie Martinez IRL

Actor, producer, and television host Anthony Anderson tells Angie Martinez about his career in Hollywood from shows such as ‘Black-ish’ to starring in ‘Kangaroo Jack.’ He is now hosting ‘Star Search’ on Netflix, with Sarah Michelle Gellar, Jelly Roll, and Chrissy Teigen serving as judges. Anthony tells the story of how he and Kenya Barris came up with the concep...

Grammy award-winning artist and hip-hop soul icon Mary J. Blige joins Angie Martinez to discuss music, friendship, and positive self-talk. Mary J. Blige has a residency in Las Vegas that will begin in May 2026. She talks about what that experience will be like, along with the viral “Mary Bop.” Mary J. Blige talks about her love for music, lyrics, and art. She’s been releasing mov...

‘Real Housewives of Atlanta’ and ‘The Traitors’ Season 4 reality television star Porsha Williams joins Angie Martinez as she lays out her new era of reinvention. She talks about setting healthy boundaries, blocking out the noise when it comes to reality TV, and embracing her truest season of life. Porsha talks about making her relationship private, motherhood, and saying no...

Singer and actress Jill Scott joins Angie Martinez to discuss her latest album,  To Whom This May Concern – the first time she’s dropped an album in a decade. From motherhood to mentorship, Jill Scott discusses the new era of work in her life all the while creating music. Jill Scott reflects on her moment singing with Erykah Badu at the Dave Chappelle event, and calls D’Ange...

As the year 2025 wraps up, we go through this year's biggest moments on Angie Martinez IRL featuring guests such as Cardi B, Ciara, 2 Chainz, N.O.R.E., John Legend, Eve, La La Anthony, and many more! You'll smile, laugh, and even walk away with some sage advice listening to topics that range from dating, love, marriage, and life changes. Also hear about careers from the biggest names in music and...

The Breakfast Club  radio host Charlamagne Tha God joins Angie Martinez on the show, discussing how his life changed when he cut cheating out of his marriage. He says his life flourished once he worked on becoming a better husband, and explains what his evolution in therapy has been like. He discusses the life lessons he’s learned from working on  The Wendy Williams   Experien...

Rapper A$AP Ferg joins Angie Martinez to talk about his career after being a part of ASAP Mob. From his interest in fashion to rap battles in Harlem, A$AP Ferg has always held a fascination for the arts. His interests now range from studying “The Art Of Dao,” to hosting his own Health Fair, and his work in the fashion industry collaborating with designers such as AGOLDE, Adidas, and mo...

Comedian Pretty Vee joins Angie Martinez to talk about her start in comedy, the social media space, and tell her career story from getting fired as DaBaby’s assistant, to going viral on Instagram for the first time, all paving the way to her being a recurring member on ‘Wild 'N Out.’ Pretty Vee says the best advice she’s ever got is from Katt Williams. She talks about the i...

Houston rap legend and Trill Burgers co-founder Bun B joins Angie Martinez for a conversation on love and marriage. From UGK sensation to family man, Bun B gives insight into what keeps his marriage healthy and happy. Overall, the key to a successful marriage is a partnership with your significant other and to constantly work on yourself. Plus, Bun B tells the story of the home invasion he fell vi...

Grammy–winning artist Ciara sits down with Angie Martinez to discuss how she manifested the life, love, and career of her dreams. Ciara recently joined the 40 club, and she talks about how age is nothing but a mindset. She breaks down what was going on in her real life as she emerged with the hit song “Goodies”   at the beginning of her music career. She talks about how she...

Emmy winning host, actress, and author Tabitha Brown joins Angie Martinez to discuss how her connection to God brings positivity and light to her life. With her faith she is able to live as her most true and authentic self. She talks about how she started making her viral videos online, becoming an author, all the way leading up to her starring in the movie ‘Unexpected Christmas’ this...

Investor and businesswoman Barbara Corcoran sits down with Angie Martinez to talk about her incredible career in real estate. The ‘Shark Tank’ celebrity investor explains how her career started off with a $1,000 loan she received. That amassed to an amazing career which turned into a $66 million sale when she sold The Corcoran Group. Barbara talks about how money changes relationships...

Angie Martinez is joined by producer Brittany Ortiz to honor the lives of D’Angelo, Diane Keaton, Prodigy, and more. They further discuss coping when losing loved ones. Angie breaks down her past episodes with rapper N.O.R.E. and comedian Leslie Jones. N.O.R.E. has found a passion for running and recently ran the New York City marathon. Angie further explains how important it is to find a li...

Rapper Saweetie joins Angie Martinez on the show to discuss her latest EP, ‘Hella Pressure.’ This opens up a conversation about the pressure Saweetie feels as a Grammy-nominated artist in the public light and the pressures she felt growing up. Saweetie also talks about how being “delusional” brought her to success. Finally, she shares with Angie Martinez her five minute rul...

Rapper and co-host of the ‘Drink Champs’ podcast N.O.R.E. joins Angie Martinez for an in-depth conversation ranging from health to life lessons. N.O.R.E. will be running in the New York City marathon this coming November, and he explains how life-changing running has been for him. N.O.R.E. also loves watches, and receives opinions from Jay-Z, Kevin Hart, and Mark Wahlberg when he buys...

Stand-up comedian and actress Leslie Jones joins Angie Martinez to reflect on her career in comedy from the very beginning, to her time working for ‘Saturday Night Live,’ up to the present where she is currently on her comedy tour,  Leslie Jones: Live . Leslie explains how comedy gets developed, saying it “takes 10 years to become funny.” Leslie and Angie talk about lo...

This week Angie Martinez sits down with her producer Brittany Ortiz to unpack the biggest takeaways from recent episodes featuring Sherri Shepherd and Doja Cat , two women redefining strength, humor, and authenticity. From Sherri’s lessons on female friendship, womanhood, and the importance of finding your tribe, to Doja Cat’s accountability, and being misunderstood  reflects on h...

Actress and comedian Sherri Shepherd joins Angie Martinez to discuss her new children’s book, ‘The Sunshine Queens,’ and the importance of female friendship. They also chat about Barbara Walters, ‘The View,’ life after divorce, dating advice, why it’s okay to be alone, and being a mother to a child with autism. Plus, Angie asks some In Real Life questions. Visit...

Award-winning sensation Doja Cat joins Angie Martinez to discuss her new album, ‘Vie.’ Doja is in her romance era, which is reflected in the new album. She also goes to therapy twice a week, and tells Angie how it positively impacted her life. Doja talks about her childhood, and Angie asks some In Real Life questions. Finally, she discusses the awe she feels watching SZA and Lady Gaga...

Grammy-winning artist Cardi B joins Angie Martinez to talk about her pregnancy announcement. She and her boyfriend Stefon Diggs of the New England Patriots are expecting, leading to a conversation on motherhood. Cardi B also discusses her new album ‘Am I The Drama?’   and how she manages to stay honest and authentic despite all the outside noise. Finally, she talks about her exper...

Actress and YouTuber Lilly Singh joins Angie Martinez to discuss her new film  ‘Doin’ It’  that she produced and is starring in. Lilly expresses the importance of diversity in movies, saying that progress gets hindered if you don’t showcase it. Lilly and Angie discuss self-care rituals such as the ideal morning routine, and finding a balance of having fun and hust...

Angie Martinez and executive producer Brittany Ortiz recap the week including Angie’s interview with singer Keri Hilson and more. Later Angie invites the  In Real Life  podcast crew to answer the  In Real Life  bowl questions that the show’s guests regularly answer. Angie looks ahead at her upcoming interview with Cardi B. Visit your nearest Boost Mobile store or&nb...

Singer and songwriter Keri Hilson joins Angie Martinez to discuss her comeback to the music industry after 15 years with her latest album, We Need To Talk: Love. Keri explains why she left the music industry, why she is returning, and everything in between. She confides in Angie about her struggle with depression and what methods she took to overcome that. Keri discusses her outlook on love after...

Angie Martinez debriefs with producer Brittany and Nyla Simone on her interviews with actresses Regina King and Tasha Smith. Angie talks about her first-ever experience directing, and tells the story of how Tasha Smith played a special role in it. Next is a quick debriefing of Cardi B’s civil trial. Email  booking@angiemartinez.com  for your chance to be featured in the next takeaw...

Actress and director Tasha Smith joins Angie Martinez to discuss the evolution of her career in the entertainment industry. Her success acting in movies such as ‘Why Did I Get Married?’ and ‘The Deliverance,’ as well as hit television series like ‘Empire’ and ‘Power,’ all started with a dream she had as a little girl in Camden, New Jersey. She believ...