Baby, this is Keke Palmer

Have you ever gone somewhere new and just felt totally out of place? Well, today we’re talking about culture shock with actress and comedian Yvonne Orji. Yvonne shares some of the hilarious moments she experienced when she moved from Nigeria to D.C. at the age of six, the surprising similarities between the two countries, and the ridiculous assumptions we can’t believe people still have about Afri...

While we’d like to think the end of the world is thousands of years away, it never hurts to be prepared, right? In this week’s episode, actress Amandla Stenberg joins us for a conversation that goes from hilarious to deep real fast. She shares what she thinks will be our ultimate demise, what she wants to accomplish before we’re all out of here, and any lingering regrets she might be holding on to...

Whether it’s new-year-same-you or new-year-new-you, we hope you’ll kick things off with this episode! We take a trip down memory lane to discuss everything that happened in 2023 — seriously, what a damn year!! The good, the bad; we get into all! We discuss our favorite moments from the podcast (like the iconic moment we had with Madame VP), break down allll the pop culture drama (no Frank Ocean sl...

You know we looooove Twitter (it’s still Twitter to us…sorry, not sorry Elon!), and in today’s episode, we talk to the unofficial official “Dean of Black Twitter” Michael Harriot about race and social media. (Spoiler alert: Black Twitter doesn’t exist ONLY on Twitter.) He shares his thoughts on Elon Musk, how he deals with trolls and fights on Twitter, and why racism in America is so unique. Plus,...

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! So, why not spend it with Keke and Ludacris?  On this week’s episode, we get into all things Christmas including the questionable thing Keke did as a kid during her church’s Christmas play and our favorite memories from the holiday season. As a veteran father in the game, Ludacris talks about the responsibility that comes with being a girl dad. He als...

It’s our favorite topic: astrology!! This week, we sat down with two experts to discuss the different types of Astrology (yes there’s more than one!), the true meanings of sun, moon, and rising, and what the future has in store for us based on our chart. The Amazing Raj shares some crazy could-not-have-been-a-coincedence stories, and we put Aliza Kelly on the spot to guess celebrities’ zodiac sign...

That’s right! Today, we’re exploring our roots with five-time Grammy Award-winner H.E.R. She shares the Best Part (see what we did there??) about being Black and Filipino, her experience growing up in a culturally-rich city, and how her upbringing influences her music. And you’ll never guess who she’s been spending time with in the studio (we’re LIVING for this collab)!! Stay til the end for a min...

Welcome to free therapy with Keke and Dr. Drew! (We’re only half joking…) This week, Dr. Drew joins Keke for a transformative conversation on the mental health issues that seem to always be circulating in our world. We learn the truth on what a healthy boundary actually is, why we tend to have compassion for people who have hurt and abused us, and we open up about our own past and traumas, and how...

This episode gets HAIRY!! Stylist, businesswoman, and founder of Bold Hold Tamika Gibson joins us for a conversation on how she went from being a cook in the military, to doing hair, to running a multi-million dollar hair company. She gets real about current hair trends and salon etiquette and dishes some insider secrets. You might even pick up a few tips & tricks! Plus, Sharon and Keke don’t...

Are you ready to turn up the heat? We sure hope so because on today’s episode, we’re joined by comedians Nicole Byer and Sasheer Zamata who are not afraid to have a raw conversation about everything from periods to the most scandalous place we’ve ever ~done the deed~ to what makes us feel sexy. Trust us, it gets spicy!! They also share what it’s like to be a woman in comedy because, well, the patr...

We’re back for month #2 of All Tea, No Shade, and this time it’s extra spooky…and not just because it’s Halloween! We have some exciting news to share, but first we are getting into alllll the tea from this month. We’re talking about Bluface at the Rams game, Britney Spears’ new memoir, and of course every little thing about Jada and Will. We know you’ll have thoughts — maybe even thoughts about o...

Who better to dismantle the conservative agenda than activist, author, and reality TV star Jonathan Van Ness?! This week, we share our unfiltered opinions on all things controversial from JVN’s interview with Dax Shepard to conservative Christian camps’ indoctrination. And you won’t want to miss JVN’s hot takes on “Questions that NEED to be Answered” like his biggest fashion flop, and what editors...

Promise us one thing: don’t cancel us for this episode! This week we get deep — philosophical even — with the one and only Karamo! We take a look at cancel culture and our own pasts (as scary as they might be) and get honest about our mistakes. Karamo opens up about his time on “The Real World” and gives us the true  inside story on how MTV decided he would be the villain of the show. Plus, a...

Are ya’ll ready for an interview with a SUPERSTAR? She’s in the ring taking people down with POWER and GRACE…in an outfit she made herself?! She’s the strongest, the fastest, the toughest, and now she’s a guest on Baby, this is Keke Palmer!  This week, we sit down with WWE superstar herself: Bianca Belair, and we get into everything; Beyonce, workout tips, WWE love stories, and then some. Tru...

A much needed update on EVERYTHING! This week, we’re starting a new series, called “No Tea, No Shade” where each month we’ll break down the biggest stories and headlines that we just can’t stop talking about.  From the new romance between Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce, to the *NSYNC reunion, we go down the rabbit hole on everything that has happened in September. We answer the questions...

Yes, you read that title right! Was Jay Gatsby a Black Man? We’ve all read “The Great Gatsby” and the book never says anything about Jay being a Black Man, but when we investigated further, it almost seems impossible for him to not be Black. This week we are going down the rabbit hole with author Janet Savage who shows us all the clues, hints, and signs in the book that lead us to believe Gatsby w...

There are so many ways to feel pleasure these days, and this week we are talking to the queen of pleasure herself, Janelle Monae, all about pleasure, sexuality, and how music ties both those things together. Then we debut a new end segment called “This One Has Some Sweetness To It” where we ask Janelle some *spicy* questions about pleasure, turn ons, and The Obamas. We hope you’re ready for this o...

If there’s one thing we don’t want in our DMs, it’s internet trolls or creepy dudes, and this week we are sharing all our horror stories about both. Get ready for a hilarious episode where we are joined by Jameela Jamil who shares her worst date stories, the secret thing that she needs in a relationship, and her honest opinions on internet pitchfork culture. Plus we play “Quickies with Keke” where...

It feels like everyday there’s a new headline about some crazy shit going on with the government. Whether it’s Roe V. Wade being overturned or the economy crashing, things don’t seem to be running as smoothly as they should be. But are we past the point of no return, or can we turn things around? This week we are joined by the hilarious Amanda Seales, who opens our eyes to some truths about the go...

Baby, it’s Keke Palmer’s 30th birthday, and we are pulling out all the stops to celebrate our favorite girl! This week we are telling our funniest Keke stories, sharing our honest thoughts on 30, and getting REAL about not giving a f*ck in this next phase of life. Then, we are surprised by a handful of Keke’s friends who drop in to wish Keke a happy birthday, because baby, everyone is ready to cel...

There is something so special about the art form of music, don’t you think? Music helps document big and small moments of our lives, whether it’s blasting a break up song to heal your broken heart, or slow dancing to a love song at your wedding. But what about the process of making those songs? What’s it like for artists to put their heart and soul into their music for the world to hear? This week...

It feels like we are always reminiscing about the good ol' days, but were they really THAT good, or do we just miss that chapter of our lives? This week we are busting out our Beanie Babies and Tamagotchis and throwing it back with 90’s icon Danielle Fishel AKA Topanga Lawrence. We are getting deep about “Boy Meets World”, how Topanga became a role model for the girls, and why the “Boy Meets World...

We’d be lying if we said we NEVER lied. Whether it’s adding a few inches to your height on your dating profile or coming up with a fake excuse to get out of plans, everybody does it! This week we are joined by the hilarious duo, Bowen Yang and Matt Rogers to dissect all the reasons why we lie. We fess up and admit some of the funny/embarrassing lies we have told, debate whether or not it’s okay to...

You know on “Baby, This is Keke Palmer”, we always give you the tea, and this week the tea is piping hot and filled with Hollywood’s best kept secrets for getting snatched, and staying in shape. This week, we are joined by celebrity trainer Corey Calliet who has trained some of our favorite stars like Michael B. Jordan, John Boyega, and of course YA GIRL KEKE. We’re talking all about current fitne...

There was something so special about tv shows in the 90’s wasn’t there? “Rugrats”, “Hey Arnold!”, “Franklin”, “The Proud Family”, all these shows covered important topics like race, feminism, religion, and death, yet were still so entertaining. This week, we are talking to Craig Bartlett, creator of “Hey Arnold” to chat all about how these iconic shows were made, and celebrate the lasting impact t...