Michelle Obama: The Light Podcast

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Michelle Obama and her big brother Craig Robinson bring their unique experiences and candid perspectives to a range of listeners’ personal dilemmas, from the everyday to the existential. Each week, they’re joined by special guests to tackle audience questions with practical advice, relatable anecdotes, and plenty of laughs. From dating and relationships to parenting and financial planning, IMO sees the iconic First Lady at her most relaxed and honest. This podcast will leave you laughing, reflecting, and feeling more prepared to tackle life’s challenges. Join the fun and submit your questions at imopod.com!

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  • Kelly Mazaris
    Thank you, Mrs. Obama and Craig!
    This podcast is the balm my battered psyche needs. Smart, direct, honest and kind, Michelle and Craig are voices of reason and compassion. Thank you!
  • Zamalama69
    Terrible
    I tried. But it’s just awful.
  • 40 years in
    40 years in
    The Best
  • Funkyfresh21
    💤
    Kind of a snoozefest and a lot of poor me.
  • Kua04
    Love it
    My new fave podcast and now binge listening all episodes. I love the honesty and directness and really enjoyed the dating topics.
  • Stuckhome7
    Best sleep app
    Bored me right to sleep
  • renee@2015
    Dry as a the clear eyes commercial
    This is a not. Zero personality.
  • BethA7474
    Not good
    Michelle is just not likable. Her personality is unwelcoming and sad.
  • oliviamagana
    In Michelle’s Opinion… You’re Crushing It
    The way you haven't missed with a single guest so far should be studied! But in truth, I think your guests are a reflection of who you both are—authentic, compassionate, and knowledgeable. Thank you for creating a platform to share your experiences and perspectives with us. I know 'IMO' is an acronym for 'in my opinion,' but tell me the truth—does it actually stand for In Michelle’s Opinion in this case?
  • Jakeybean
    Delightful!
    I had put this show in my queue, but wasn’t sure when it would come up, so it was a delightful surprise when it did! I love the bro/sis relationship. It honestly made me sigh - to hear nice, funny, relatable people - & so lovely to hear Michelle’s normalness again. I think I’m going to listen to this a lot. (It’s a bit of a relief from true crime.) Normal, kind, adorable people. Love it!
  • Nickname_Prissy
    My New Favorite
    I really love this podcast. Very informative and I enjoy listening to Mrs. Obama and Craig give their different perspectives-yet often alike on various topics.
  • Ashes_23
    Interesting but,
    I do like the podcast but, it seems rushed like they’re on a time crunch. The conversations should be longer and maybe fewer or shorter commercials.
  • EmmaG9199
    Snooze fest
    Listening to an infomercial is more entertaining than this insufferable podcast
  • Direc_Swiftie1318
    Amazing and inspirational
    If you are looking for some lighthearted yet serious and honest conversation, I highly recommend this podcast! As a teenager trying to figure out my life in the moment and in the future, I have loved listening to the former First Lady and her brother chat about all of these incredible topics. Thank you Michelle and Craig for your vulnerability, honesty, and thoughtfulness! ❤️
  • Zay😍
    LOVE IT LOVE IT!!
    I’m absolutely loving this podcast! There’s so much wisdom shared between Mrs. Obama and Mr. Robinson. Each episode has been fantastic, packed with insights, and the guests are incredible—I genuinely enjoy all of them! However, my favorite has to be the recent one featuring Elaine; it was truly everything. I’ve listened to it three times, and everything she and Mrs. Obama discussed felt like it was directed right at me. I hope there will be more episodes like that because it was simply amazing. In my eyes, Mrs. Obama can do no wrong. I've been wanting her to launch a full-time podcast for ages, as her voice is so soothing and everything she says resonates deeply with me. I’m incredibly excited about this podcast! Each episode is outstanding, and if I could give it 10 stars, I absolutely would!
  • Keyo1982
    Love IMO
    I love everything Michelle does and adding Craig and creating this podcast is amazing. I admire how they interact. I love the perspective they bring
  • ToolingGuy
    Jordan opposite
    Three-peat podcast disaster - third try for Michelle. Podcasting is just not her thing. She should know when to tap out in order to save her reputation. Nobody wants to listen to you bad-mouthing your husband, it’s irritating.
  • CruzenSuzen
    I was wondering!
    Thank goodness I finally heard your voice. I’m looking to the strong women with the voices that reach so many of us particularly in times of despair…and there you are. Iheard the interview with Dr. Laurie Santos and am inspired. Thank you. I will go forward with the message that we have power.
  • trillionshelper
    INSPIRATIONAL
    No better podcast ! This is the medicine need right now in these times of great anxiety and stress and sadness. It is intelligent, insightful and full of wisdom. Thank you A+++
  • catqrr123
    Big Mike
    We Americans want our money back , thieves
  • 96375yoyoyoyo
    Hope
    I drive for a living and this podcast is great for making the time pass. It’s refreshing.👏🏻 it takes your mind off of all the negativity going on around us.
  • Warrior1016
    Early Morning Pep Talk
    My Forever First Lady and Craig, bringing gems to my ears and intellect. Love listening to the guest and their back story of how the Became!!!
  • Jehlajrb
    Ads
    Really enjoyed the dialogue, but way too many commercial breaks took away from the conversation
  • Elvisforpresident
    Favorite new show
    I love what you two are doing here. Thank you for sharing it with us.
  • shadoe79
    trash
    if you wanna slam knives in your ears than have at this trashcast
  • techygrl
    Love it!
    It’s refreshing and inspirational.
  • WrigleyFieldMarshal
    Gross!
    The title says it all. Don’t waste your time on a garbage podcast. You deserve better than this, from someone who doesn’t hate America.
  • Latasha at A Journey Embraced
    Conversation with Family
    I absolutely love this podcast. It feels like a conversation with family. I’ve never been one for small talk even when people are strangers. This dives into the heart of life, in a way that makes no one feel like a stranger and honors our collective experience. The brother / sister dynamic is so relatable yet, the depth of the connection you two have is also inspirational. Please keep it coming!
  • Media Honor
    Well shoot.
    I had high hopes for this podcast as I am a big fan of Michelle. However this is a very boring pod. I’ve listened to a few episodes and I’m sorry but it’s just not interesting. More behind the scenes stories from your time in the White House would be great!
  • Random Blurb
    Literally Falling asleep
    Wow! I tried but she should definitely find something else to do.
  • Dyslexicnotetaker
    Michelle is wonderfum
    So grateful for this infusion of sanity, hope and fun. Great podcast!
  • Lisa Kone
    Great podcast!
    Absolutely loveee this podcast! Very much full of light & love!
  • lee44!
    Loving this podcast
    Just wanted to take a minute to say how much I’m enjoying the podcast. It’s beyond wonderful to get to hear Michelle Obama on a regular basis & it’s fun listening to her with her brother Craig! The topics they’re covering are interesting & I feel like I get some good info in each episode. Looking forward to the next episode!
  • jayhfield805
    Terrible
    Trash!
  • Lilmee
    Big Mike!
    Who would listen to trash? Maybe some monkeys
  • Listening in Oklahoma
    Great podcast!
    This podcast is very entertaining and informative.
  • Fun & relatable
    Loved it
    Fantasy podcast about life, work, family, making hard choices, raising kids, following your dreams. I love the sibling connection cannot recommend it highly enough.
  • magenta218
    ¿CHEF for hire?
    Give us the TEA what happened to your chef honestly I refuse to follow this show until you give us the real story
  • EddieBraden
    Love it!
    Love everything about this format and I didn’t think I could love Michelle any more but I was wrong. These have me laughing, crying and brings a little joy to my days
  • Monica Loves It
    Wholesome, wise, witty humans I enjoy listening to!
    I enjoy the question and answer format of the podcast. The guests bring their own unique wisdom to the table. I laughed throughout the Issa Rae podcast! So funny. I enjoyed the episode about career paths - so insightful. Love the sibling dynamic between Michelle & Craig. Wholesome, wise, witty humans I enjoy listening to! Keep the episodes coming please!
  • American Pravda
    Fake and phony
    Cannot believe I took the time out of my day to listen to this Pravda
  • asindy005
    Thank you!
    I truly appreciate hearing from siblings, in particular of opposite genders. I have a twin sister and we’re part of a family of all sisters, and I love to hear from you both.
  • Reji G
    Pretty please!
    Please get some current WNBA players as guests! We need women with platforms to be platforming women.
  • swzart
    Worst
    Worst ever don’t waist your time. So full of negativity of racism she is so homophobic she’s against interracial marriages. She’s for drug use and sexualizing minors.
  • jp75556
    Why would anyone listen to this ?
    I didn’t make it through 10 minutes.
  • cippi longstovking
    Thanks
    What a sharp smart duo. Bravo.
  • Geriatric Millennial 2
    Continually Inspiring
    Thank you for sharing your thoughts about so many things. It’s salve to many who may be struggling and looking introspectively (in these specific times and always).
  • PumpedGuns
    Love Michelle and Craig
    This podcast is full of optimism and hope. Great guests. The four star rating is due to the Ads. But it’s really hard to listen to them go on so long with the ads. They seem longer than other podcasts. The Ads are really disruptive.
  • Hil T
    Inspiration that I needed!
    Wonderful job at meeting the needs of people at this time!
  • Professional trainer
    Eye-opening soulful, insightful great podcast
    Great dynamics between Michelle Obama and Craig Robinson they really ask in-depth questions provide great material and have a great guests
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