As First Lady, Michelle Obama won the world over with her warm spirit, down-to-earth charm, and winning personality. In her audiobook and bestselling memoir Becoming, we learned what made Michelle Obama who she is. Eight years in the White House was no easy feat, but she navigated it—in our eyes, flawlessly—despite the many dos and don’ts of being a global leader. And in her audiobook The Light We Carry, she drew from her experiences as First Lady to share stories and insights around race, gender, and visibility.
Fans of the former First Lady will soon find more to hear beyond her latest bestselling book. In her upcoming eight-episode Audible Original Michelle Obama: The Light Podcast, dropping March 7, she’ll dive deep with dear friends such as Tyler Perry, Ellen DeGeneres, Conan O’Brien, and Oprah as they discuss the habits and principles they’ve used to guide their lives and relationships.
Unsurprisingly, the podcast world suits Mrs. Obama—she’s easy to talk to and a good listener. While we eagerly await her new series, we’ve dug up some of her best podcast conversations, where she opens up about her childhood, life at the White House, parenting, and so much more. Needless to say, we’re definitely listening.
Conan O’Brien Needs a Friend: Michelle Obama Returns Again
Episode air date: Dec. 19, 2022
In her latest appearance on Conan O’Brien Needs a Friend, Michelle Obama chats with Conan about raising her girls and not overparenting. She lets listeners in on how she encouraged Malia and Sasha to work through their fears and anxieties by confronting them and points out how the perfect images presented on social media only add to kids’ anxiety. These days, with an empty nest, she’s living her best life working on projects and spending quality time with former President Barack Obama—or, as she calls him, “that guy.”
The Late Pod Show with Stephen Colbert: How ‘Bout Dem Apples?
Episode air date: Nov. 15, 2022
On The Late Pod Show with Stephen Colbert, Michelle Obama shares how her family quarantined during the pandemic after years of crowds, appearances, and events. It wasn’t easy going from the public eye to being shut in together, but she found a way for them all to exist in peace. What did they do? What she told them to do, of course. That meant stocking up on yarn for knitting, easels and paints for in-house art shows, and more. The Colbert and Mrs. Obama combination is great to watch and listen to.
2 Dope Queens: Karaoke with Michelle Obama
Episode air date: Nov. 14, 2022
In this segment of their hilarious podcast 2 Dope Queens, Phoebe Robinson and Jessica Williams have a funky good time with Michelle Obama. They go where few have ventured with a First Lady, including hair, a delicate subject among Black women. Mrs. Obama reveals how she gave her hair days off—days when her hair was free of heat, combs, product, and other people’s hands—to help make sure there would be no bad hair days in public.
Michelle Obama: The Light Podcast
Episode air date: Mar. 7, 2023
In her own highly anticipated new podcast, former First Lady Michelle Obama brings listeners deeper into the world of her bestselling memoir, The Light We Carry: Overcoming in Uncertain Times. Where the audiobook initiated a dialogue with listeners on some of life’s biggest challenges, the podcast explores these themes with an esteemed group of friends and luminaries. In intimate recordings from her star-studded book tour, the former First Lady sparks engaging conversations with guests, including Oprah Winfrey, Ellen DeGeneres, Tyler Perry, and Conan O’Brien. New episodes drop weekly starting March 7.
