The Angie Martinez IRL Podcast brings you another episode featuring multi-platinum artist, songwriter, author, and Host of The Kelly Clarkson Show, Kelly Clarkson. 

In this week's episode, Angie and Kelly discuss personal issues that affect us all. From the impact of daddy issues to how being a mother changes your outlook on life, these two powerful women have a heart-to-heart that will make you feel seen and heard.

Throughout the conversation, Angie and Kelly share their thoughts on various topics, including the importance of self-care, and the power of positive thinking, and offer insights on navigating difficult situations as they share their personal journeys. The podcast takes on a therapeutic feel that will motivate and empower you.

One of the key takeaways from this episode is the reminder that only some arguments are worth attending and that only some deserve your story. 

Angie and Kelly's conversational style makes for a refreshing and entertaining, informative and fun episode. Whether you're a fan of Kelly Clarkson, Angie Martinez, or just looking for an uplifting and inspiring conversation, this episode of the Angie Martinez IRL Podcast is a must-listen.

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This week on Angie Martinez IRL Podcast, one of the best selling Latin artists of all time, J Balvin joins Angie for conversation on spirituality, battling depression, living out his purpose, and finding balance in success. In his life, it’s Jose vs. Balvin. In real life, he lives by the motto “The day you think you are a star, you stop shining” a gem from his mother, the person he is most grateful for in his life. To Balvin, being grateful and loyal are the most important things in life. Their conversation on superpowers reveals that J Balvin has unmatched discipline, finds joy in problem solving, and has a hustler mentality that took him from an independent artist in Colombia to Genesis world book record breaking success. He’s a dad now and lets us in on how it’s changed him for the better, made him aware of how fears can be generational, and how important it is to stay in good health. Balvin doesn't believe money and fame are not indicators of success, it’s the balance of family, health, mental and inner peace that equal real success.

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This week on Angie Martinez IRL Podcast, Grammy award nominated, multi-platinum selling hip hop star JT of the City Girls. Straight out of Miami, this born hustler has always been an intelligent girl who wanted to move faster and further. From Burger King to Whole Foods to scammin’ to rapping and topping the charts, JT always had the skills, but she couldn't always break the generational curses. Less than two months after dropping her first record with the City Girls, she was indicted and would later have to go on to serve a federal prison sentence. One week after she was released, a global pandemic happened. Imagine that?

Although she has found love & success, the trauma still rears its ugly head sometimes, and she often feels misunderstood. However, JT is learning how to deal with her life day by day and acknowledges to Angie that she is ready for therapy. The future is bright for JT - she’s rekindled a relationship with her mother, taken on the challenge of rewriting the angry black girl narrative, focused on holding the City Girls together, and mastering what it means to be unapologetically true to herself. Check out JT in a way you have never seen her…. in real life.

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This week on Angie Martinez IRL Podcast, her girl Taraji P. Henson joins her for a candid conversation that only two close friends could have.

Taraji didn’t sign up for fame, she signed up to create art as she believes art has the power to change and affect lives. But what happens when she looks in the mirror and doesn’t feel like she can provide that lift anymore? When things she thought made her happy don't cut it anymore? She has to go on her own journey to find happiness.

But Taraji isn't alone, Angie reveals her own moments of darkness and the awakening she experienced on a trip with Taraji. The two explain what it means to fight for your joy and digest the importance of friends who can save your life.

Their convo also explores managing social media addictions in a healthy way, unshakable faith, and a debate over the importance and need of ego.

In the words of Taraji, If you have a story to tell, tell it.

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This is an episode you won’t want to miss. 

This week on Angie Martinez IRL Podcast, Angie is coming to you live from one of the most zen places on earth… Kim Kardashian’s office. Kim has a “big life” full of tons of opinions but has somehow mastered remaining calm mentally and emotionally despite it all. She admits she doesn’t look at comments, is open to self-correction, and believes in the room for redemption but reveals that the robbery in Paris is what really shifted her values in a major way. 

Everyone is going through something in real life, Kim Kardashian included. In this episode, Kim shares how the memories of her own father help her keep it together for her kids and continue to be what leads her in her very complex co-parenting journey.  

Despite all that’s happening around her, she makes time where there is often none, is dedicated to helping others, and admits to truly feeling at peace. Kim Kardashian is free, having fun, and enjoying dating, even if it means various forms of dating in the house. 

This is an episode you won’t want to miss. 

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Mike Tyson may be one of the most interesting people walking the Earth and we must protect him. 

We’re back with another IRL #TakeAways. The in-between audio-only podcast where Angie and special guests reflect on episode responses, takeaways, and highlights. 

Does anyone else believe that when someone says something that resonates with you so much you feel it in your spirit, that it somehow shows up later in your life? The conversation Mike Tyson and Angie had about Angels resonated with Angie so much she is convinced she may have run into her own angel, Debbie, from South Jersey. 

But that’s not it!  On this week’s #TakeAways Angie also connects with psycologoist and trauma expert,  Dr. Mariel Bouquet to discuss rage, brain scans, and meditation as a solution. 

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We’re back with another IRL #TakeAways. The in-between audio-only podcast where Angie and special guests reflect on episode responses, takeaways, and highlights. 

Usher put on a master class on therapy techniques, and Angie is here for it! 

In this episode, Angie taps psychologist and trauma expert Dr. Mariel Bouquet to dig in a little deeper.  Dr. Bouquet shares the benefits of Transcendental Meditation, explores the difference between ordinary suffering and deep suffering, and points out Usher’s emotional neutrality. 

From Transcendental Meditation to Mindful listening techniques, Usher has clearly done the work to be a happy, communicative partner. Solid work. We all should be like Usher. 

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We’re back with another IRL #TakeAways. The in-between audio-only podcast where Angie and special guests reflect on episode responses, takeaways, and highlights. 

On this week’s #TakeAways we speak to Candice Marie Benbow who wrote the article “Irv Gotti’s ‘Drink Champs’ rant about Ashanti reveals the dangers when women say no” BEFORE Ashanti appeared on The IRL Podcast and then wrote “Ashanti’s ‘IRL’ interview offers a master class in standing in your power, which she released AFTER Ashanti appeared on The IRL Podcast. 

Tune in as Angie and Candice reflect on Ashanti’s appearance on the show and chat about the nuances of taking the high road, carefully creating space for men to be accountable, and the importance giving women the courage to be honest. 

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https://andscape.com/features/irv-gotti-ashanti-drink-champs/
https://andscape.com/features/ashanti-angie-martinez-interview/

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Michael Gerard Tyson.

This week Mike Tyson joins Angie Martinez in studio for a thought provoking conversation you dont want to miss.  Angie and Mike try to define “love”, explore anger & rage, and tackle topics from cancel culture to angels and prophets. 

Mike shares intimate stories about his greatest success and time machines, his children, and reminds us all why everyone loves Mike. 

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Something magical is happening in Vegas, and Angie made her way down there to check it out… in real life. On this week’s episode of The IRL Podcast, Usher joins us to celebrate his wildly successful Vegas residency, ATL’s impact on the culture, and his legendary status. This is a special time in his career AND his personal life, and Usher reveals how he finally found happiness.

Usher has always loved love, he was just bad at it, but he credits finally getting it right to being in the right relationship, learning to listen, and couples therapy. In this episode, he reveals a communication tip he learned that changed his life, shares his meditation routine, and dishes out lots of free treatment. It’s clear he put in all the work and feels all the benefits.

But that’s not it; he shares plans for future business with LA Reid and promises new music is on the way! This is an episode you won't want to miss……

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With her first record deal at 14 and her first album at 21, the musical chemistry between Ashanti and Irv Gotti changed the sound of R&B and cemented Murder Inc in music history. But the public response surrounding Irv’s episode of Drink Champs and The Murder Inc Documentary on BET has brought that relationship back into the public eye. 

On In Real Life with Angie Martinez, Ashanti responds with grace, detailing her version of the stories shared, revealing the lessons learned, and the impact it all had on her career. 

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What’s better than one Hall of Famer? TWO! The Captain & The Voice. New York Stand Up!

This week on the IRL Podcast, Derek Jeter sits down with Angie to discuss the winning mentality that has led him to success both on and off the baseball field. Derek shares the mantras he lives by in real life and explains how patience helped him become a champion.  The two discuss his humble confidence, the distance between comfort and growth, the importance of preparedness, and how the knowledge he’s gained from it all spills over into his new favorite title… Girl dad.

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Welcome to IRL #TakeAways! The in-between audio-only podcast where Angie and special guests reflect on episode responses, takeaways, and highlights. 
On this week's #TakeAway, we speak to Taylor, the self-proclaimed Daddy's girl, and EmEz, the stubborn guy battling with reconnecting with his own father from the Empty Thoughts podcast to hear their feedback. 

And yes, the moment you have all been waiting on, we get to speak to the private investigator that helped Angie locate her father. Jay, from birthparentfinder.com, joins us to discuss the do's & dont's of finding a family member and shares some stories of his most memorable reconnections.

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IRL is back and we’re excited to bring you two new interviews a month.  In this episode,  Angie pivots from conversations surrounding mortality and superpowers to tap into a recent and defining real life life moment.  Singer, Actress, Wife and Mother of 2, Kelly Rowland joins Angie to discuss generational trauma, risk, rejection and keeping your sanity through it all.  

Their conversation about parenting styles and breaking generational cycles lead them both to unpack their lingering daddy issues.  Kelly shares how a 23 And Me ancestry kit led her to connecting with her father and opens up the space for Angie to share her own recent experience of finding her biological father. These two women are able to hold up a mirror to each other that allows for an episode full of vulnerability and honesty.  

After years of standing side by side with one of the world’s bigger stars, Kelly Rowland finally feels confident in her own light. And her light that shines so bright in this interview, you wont won’t to miss it. 

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In the final episode of the first chapter, "We're All Going To Die" creator, disrupter, and Pod-Father Joe Budden sits down with Angie to discuss death in a whole new way; from signs that lead to your cause of death to studying our brains posthumously.

Joe and Angie have had several personal conversations about life and death, but this on-air discussion will make you consider your personal relationships after death, your own legacy, and what you must do while you are here. Shrooms anyone?!

As Angie recaps the lessons learned in the first chapter of the podcast and reveals the theme of Chapter 2, Joe adds his perspective as both a listener and friend in real life. 

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Season 1: We're All Gonna Die

Political Activist and strategist Tamika Mallory sits down with Angie to discuss how the death of her son’s father aligned her with her purpose.

Her journey as an activist AND human being has been a constant evolution filled with both pain and hope.

After a traumatic experience with The Women’s March, Tamika came face to face with an addiction battle that forced her to confront her issues with “control.” For every moment you think you have it under control, Tamika wants to remind us all…. You do not have it under control.

Your story is God’s story.

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Season 1: We're All Gonna Die

Angie Martinez and Mary J. Blige instantly bonded when they first met. Angie was a young radio personality, and Mary was an up-and-coming r&b singer. The two have remained close for over two decades and are now sharing what they’ve learned about themselves and each other.
In this episode, two real-life friends sit and chat about their evolution and growth in a conversation that touches on self-love, the pain of change, facing fears, and making each day count.

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Lauren London has learned many valuable lessons since losing the love of her life, and she’s sitting down with Angie to share how the tragic death of Nipsey Hussle in 2019 has shaped her.    In Lauren’s first “in real life” in-person interview since Hussle’s passing, she candidly discusses her journey through grief and how a deeper relationship with God has moved to the forefront of her priorities. Angie and Lauren’s wide-ranging conversation touches on death etiquette,  legacy,  parenting,  trauma and healing.  

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Created and hosted by renowned media personality Angie Martinez, “IRL” sees Angie and notable guests sitting down to candidly explore the magic of life, it’s fragility, purpose and complexities.  Angie’s conversations will explore legacy, philosophies, and the extraordinary ways we choose to live our real lives. 

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