Sibling duo Michelle Obama and Craig Robinson sat down with Angie Martinez for a special Zoom interview, giving fans an inside look at their new podcast, “In My Opinion (IMO)” and the powerful conversations it’s sparking across the country.
The two have brought their signature blend of warmth, honesty, and wit to the podcast space, and the response has been major. “I’m in the public eye… it’s been fantastic,” Craig said, describing how people frequently approach him to say they’ve been tuning in.
Real Talk Between Siblings
Now that they’re podcasting together, Michelle and Craig are discovering new sides of each other — including how differently they remember certain moments from their upbringing. Doing the show has opened the door for deeper reflection and real connection between them.
One standout moment for both was the episode centered on losing their mother, a conversation that took nearly six months to record. “We laughed, got choked up…” said Michelle, while Craig described it as the most meaningful episode for him during that time of grief. Still, he added, “All of our guests have been tremendous.”
The Next Gen: Sasha, Malia & the Kids
Michelle opened up about how her daughters have come into their own. “They are on their own, they're holding down jobs,” she shared. And while they weren’t always eager to hear about Barack’s day, things have shifted. The Obama daughters finally arriving to the point where they take advice from her Michelle said.
As for whether her girls or Craig’s kids might ever hop on the pod, Michelle was clear: “They want to make their own way,” noting that Malia doesn’t even use her last name while pursuing her film career.
Uplifting a New Kind of Voice
Michelle and Craig see the podcast as more than just conversation it’s a tribute. “This is like a tribute to our parents,” Craig said. “In these times where people need something different, we just want to be here the way our parents were there for us… I hope it’s landing well. I want people to walk away feeling uplifted and impacted.”
Michelle called the podcast a giveback: “There’s a lot of people who don’t feel like these voices are for them… my hope is that we create a voice that feels unique for people looking for a platform where they feel seen.”
What’s Next: TV Projects & Knicks Talk
Michelle also touched on her growing TV production work, sharing that she’s involved in Netflix’s Later Daters and hinted at more projects to come: “We’re kinda fly. We’re working on season 2. It’s been a fun project to work on.” While Michelle enjoys sports dramas, her watchlist ranges from White Lotus to reality TV, documentaries, and comedy specials. “My range of watching is all over the place,” she said.
To wrap up the convo, the trio got into some fun Knicks talk with Angie boldly predicting “Knicks in 5.”