IMO with Michelle Obama and Craig Robinson
by Higher Ground
Is this your podcast?Higher Ground is an independent podcast creator known for producing high-quality content that resonates with diverse audiences. Founded by former First Lady Michelle Obama and her brother Craig Robinson, the platform leverages their unique …
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Audience Interest
- personal dilemmas
- relationships and dating
Podcast Focus
- candid discussions with guests
- practical advice for listeners
Publishing Consistency
- 88 episodes total
- active for 5 years
Platform Reach
- available on major podcast platforms
- no specific platforms detected
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Total monthly reach
Estimated from 34 chart positions in 34 markets.
By chart position
- 🇺🇸US · Self-Improvement#41M to 3M
- 🇨🇦CA · Self-Improvement#6300K to 1M
- 🇬🇧GB · Self-Improvement#7300K to 1M
- 🇦🇺AU · Self-Improvement#11300K to 1M
- 🇩🇪DE · Self-Improvement#16300K to 1M
- Per-Episode Audience
Est. listeners per new episode within ~30 days
957K to 3.0M🎙 Daily cadence·88 episodes·Last published 2d ago - Monthly Reach
Unique listeners across all episodes (30 days)
3.2M to 10M🇺🇸30%🇨🇦10%🇬🇧10%+31 more - Active Followers
Loyal subscribers who consistently listen
1.3M to 4.1M
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From 15 epsHosts
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Recent episodes
Get a Hobby, Be Happy with Jessica Williams
Jun 10, 2026
Unknown duration
Simplify Your Life with Anderson .Paak
Jun 3, 2026
Unknown duration
Reach for Greatness with Steven Spielberg
May 27, 2026
1h 21m 08s
Try Not to Laugh with Ayo Edebiri and Don Cheadle
May 20, 2026
1h 17m 06s
It’s Okay to Apologize to Your Kids with Serena Williams
May 13, 2026
1h 06m 44s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10/26 | Get a Hobby, Be Happy with Jessica Williams | On this episode of IMO, actress, host, and podcast veteran Jessica Williams joins the show! She discusses what it was like to have Jon Stewart as a mentor during her early tenure at The Daily Show, how she has had to approach her acting career as a tall Black woman in Hollywood, and the surprising crafting projects she’s picked up in her down time. Plus, Jessica shares her favorite stories from behind the scenes of Shrinking.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | — | ||||||
| 6/3/26 | Simplify Your Life with Anderson .Paak | Grammy Award-winning artist Anderson .Paak joins the show today! He talks to Michelle and Craig through his music career, including his early days as “Breezy Lovejoy,” the devastating moment he thought his career was over before it started, and his big break with Dr. Dre. Have a question you want answered? Write to us at imopod.com.Use code imo at https://incogni.com/imo to get an exclusive 60% off.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | — | ||||||
| 5/27/26 | Reach for Greatness with Steven Spielberg✨ | filmmakingchildhood+3 | Steven Spielberg | Disclosure DayIndiana Jones | — | Steven Spielbergfilmmaking+3 | — | 1h 21m 08s | |
| 5/20/26 | Try Not to Laugh with Ayo Edebiri and Don Cheadle✨ | Broadwayfriendship+3 | Ayo EdebiriDon Cheadle | Higher GroundProof | — | BroadwayAyo Edebiri+5 | — | 1h 17m 06s | |
| 5/13/26 | It’s Okay to Apologize to Your Kids with Serena Williams✨ | motherhoodfertility journeys+3 | Serena Williams | Higher Ground | — | motherhoodfertility+5 | — | 1h 06m 44s | |
| 5/6/26 | Hoard Memories with Loved Ones with Dave Chappelle✨ | comedyparenting+3 | Dave Chappelle | WYSO | Yellow Springs, Ohio | Dave Chappellecomedy+4 | — | 1h 43m 53s | |
| 4/29/26 | Come Back for Greatness with Allyson and Wes Felix✨ | sibling dynamicsOlympics+3 | Allyson FelixWes Felix | — | — | Allyson FelixWes Felix+5 | — | 1h 02m 56s | |
| 4/22/26 | Turn off Your Socials with Angel Reese✨ | WNBAfame+4 | Angel Reese | Higher Ground | — | WNBAAngel Reese+5 | — | 1h 08m 31s | |
| 4/15/26 | Have a Good Laugh with Jimmy Kimmel✨ | comedyparenting+3 | Jimmy Kimmel | Higher Ground | — | Jimmy Kimmelcomedy+3 | — | 1h 20m 42s | |
| 4/8/26 | Call These Times What They Are: Janky with Hasan Minhaj✨ | immigrant experiencefatherhood+3 | Hasan Minhaj | Higher Ground | Californianorthern California | Hasan Minhajimmigrant experience+3 | — | 1h 11m 35s | |
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| 4/1/26 | Stop Chasing The Shiny Things with Jamie Lee Curtis✨ | Hollywood upbringingawards season+3 | Jamie Lee Curtis | IMOHigher Ground+1 | — | Jamie Lee CurtisHollywood+3 | — | 1h 06m 56s | |
| 3/25/26 | Building a Legacy with Ayesha and Stephen Curry✨ | parentingmarriage+4 | Ayesha CurryStephen Curry | PLEZi NutritionGOAT | — | Curryfamily+6 | — | 1h 04m 03s | |
| 3/18/26 | There's a Right Way to Move Through Old Beefs with Monica✨ | R&Bcontroversy+3 | Monica | Higher Ground | — | MonicaBrandy+5 | — | 1h 11m 01s | |
| 3/13/26 | One Year of IMO with Michelle and Craig✨ | anniversaryrelationships+3 | — | — | — | IMOanniversary+5 | — | 51m 55s | |
| 3/11/26 | Stop Being Scared of Fighting with Your Partner with Sterling K. Brown and Ryan Michelle Bathe✨ | relationshipscommunication+3 | Sterling K. BrownRyan Michelle Bathe | Higher Ground | — | relationship advicecouples+3 | — | 1h 23m 17s | |
| 3/4/26 | Keep Paddling with Conan O’Brien✨ | personal growthcomedy+3 | Conan O’Brien | — | — | Conan O’Briencomedy+3 | — | 1h 29m 44s | |
| 2/25/26 | To Find Your Confidence, Become the Little Mermaid with Halle Bailey✨ | confidencemotherhood+3 | Halle Bailey | first solo albumYou, Me, and Tuscany | — | confidenceHalle Bailey+3 | — | 57m 31s | |
| 2/18/26 | No One Tells You to Be a Comedian with Josh Johnson | Comedian and writer Josh Johnson joins Michelle and Craig to talk about how he got his start in comedy, the funny people who helped raise him, and his incredibly popular Flowers Tour. Josh gives a masterclass on creating live comedy that demands our full attention in a world of dwindling focus, and shares how he’s using his stardom to support systems that help American communities thrive.Have a question you want answered? Write to us at imopod.com.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | — | ||||||
| 2/11/26 | Your Questions Answered with Michelle and Craig | On this episode of IMO, we’re doing things a little differently! No guest, just your questions. Topics include: what Michelle and Craig learned about each other by doing the podcast together, their thoughts on open relationships, and the last time they cried.Have a question you want answered? Write to us at imopod.com.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | — | ||||||
| 2/4/26 | Take the Little Wins with Aly Raisman | Two-time Olympic gymnast Aly Raisman joins IMO today to reflect on her incredible career as a gymnast and life after the sport. Aly shares the moment she knew she wanted to go to the Olympics, how her parents navigated her intense childhood training regimen, and how she is adjusting to life after the sport that profoundly changed her life. Plus, Michelle reveals the sport she always dreamed of joining.Have a question you want answered? Write to us at imopod.com.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | — | ||||||
| 1/28/26 | Surrender to the Process with Jon Batiste and Suleika Jaouad | On this episode of IMO, musician Jon Batiste and writer Suleika Jaouad join the podcast! They tell Michelle and Craig about the surprising place where they first met, their creative processes, and how they have supported one another through illness. Have a question you want answered? Write to us at imopod.com.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | — | ||||||
| 1/21/26 | Support Your Village with Regina and Reina King | On this week’s IMO, Regina and Reina King join the show to talk about their bond as sisters. The two share what it’s like to be Los Angeles born and bred, their early forays into child acting, and how they have been grieving the loss of Regina’s son, Ian, who died in early 2022.Have a question you want answered? Write to us at imopod.com.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | — | ||||||
| 1/14/26 | Your Turn Will Come with Carol Burnett | This week on IMO, beloved actress and comedy legend Carol Burnett joins Michelle and Craig for a heartfelt conversation about growing up in Hollywood, manifesting her education and career, and the long-lasting impact of The Carol Burnett Show. Plus, the group offers advice to a listener dealing with imposter syndrome. Stay tuned until the very end for a touching moment between Carol, Craig, and Michelle. Have a question you want answered? Write to us at imopod.com.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | — | ||||||
| 1/7/26 | Tell Your Story with Jonathan Capehart | Pulitzer-Prize-winning journalist and MS NOW host Jonathan Capehart joins the show to discuss his memoir, Yet Here I Am. Michelle and Craig turn the tables and learn more about how Jonathan ended up in journalism— from his childhood shuttling between New Jersey and North Carolina, to his early career in the New York, and his experience as a gay Black man in media.Have a question you want answered? Write to us at imopod.com.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | — | ||||||
| 12/24/25 | Follow your Instincts with Henry Winkler | On today’s episode of IMO, Michelle and Craig welcome none other than… The Fonz! Henry Winkler joins to discuss his lifetime journey with dyslexia, growing up in New York, going to therapy, and, yes, his most iconic roles. Plus, Henry shares his thoughts on parenting and being a grandfather.Have a question you want answered? Write to us at imopod.com.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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Chart Positions
50 placements across 34 markets.
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50 placements across 34 markets.