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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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Aug 28, 2025 • 56min
Regina King’s Resilience & Strength In This Season Of Life | Angie Martinez IRL
Award winning actress Regina King joins Angie Martinez in a powerful and in depth conversation on life. They discuss the importance of being present and living in the now. Regina talks about her new wine, “MIANU” that she made in honor of her late son, Ian. Regina and Angie discuss womanhood, from menopause to the importance of supporting other women in life. Angie asks some In Real Life Questions, and discusses an exciting project that she’s working on.Visit your nearest Boost Mobile store or https://promo.boostmobile.com/webuiltanetwork/ytb/“Cozify” your space with Wayfair’s curated collection of easy, affordable fall updates. From comfy recliners to cozy bedding and autumn decor. Find it all for way less at https://www.wayfair.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 20, 2025 • 52min
La La Anthony Sends Son To College, ‘Group Chat’ Hulu Show With Kim Kardashian | Angie Martinez IRL
Actress and producer La La Anthony joins Angie Martinez to discuss the emotions felt sending your child away to college. Her son Kiyan Anthony recently left to play basketball at Syracuse University. She then discusses exciting television projects such as ‘The Chi’ and her new project on Hulu ‘Group Chat’ that she’s working on with Kim Kardashian. This leads to a conversation with Angie on work-life balance, and being able to find time for oneself. Angie asks La La some ‘In Real Life’ questions, and they have a broader discussion on love.Visit your nearest Boost Mobile store or https://promo.boostmobile.com/webuiltanetwork/ytb/“Cozify” your space with Wayfair’s curated collection of easy, affordable fall updates. From comfyrecliners to cozy bedding and autumn decor. Find it all for way less at https://www.wayfair.com#VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 13, 2025 • 1h 18min
Everything You’re Afraid To Ask About AI, Answered By Expert Sinead Bovell
Angie Martinez is joined by futurist and AI educator Sinead Bovell to answer all questions related to artificial intelligence. She details the progress artificial intelligence has made over the years, and the pros and cons of using it. This interview lays out all do’s and don’ts in using AI, otherwise known as your AI crash course for novices.#VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 6, 2025 • 1h 23min
Adrienne & Israel On Marriage, Embracing Parenthood & Open Communication
Adrienne Bailon-Houghton and Israel Houghton join Angie Martinez to discuss their marriage, open communication, the earlier days in their respective music careers, and their focus on parenthood and family. The group has an open conversation about faith, love, and the dynamic duo’s love story. Plus, Angie asks the couple some ‘In Real Life’ questions.Get organized, refreshed, and back to routine for way less. Head to https://www.wayfair.comright now to shop all things home.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 30, 2025 • 1h 1min
Eve From Ruff Ryders To Soft Life, How Love & Healing Changed Everything
Rapper and singer Eve joins the show, reflecting with Angie Martinez on her time with Ruff Ryders. Meanwhile, she is on the Where The Party At tour now traveling with her son. Eve discusses motherhood and her marriage to millionaire Maximillion Cooper. She discusses what it’s like being a female rapper and her time as a talk show host. Eve and Angie look back on some iconic Eve moments. Angie asks Eve some ‘In Real Life’ questions.#VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 23, 2025 • 1h 1min
2 Chainz & Omar Epps on 'Red Clay' Movie, Addiction, Fatherhood & Healing
2 Chainz and Omar Epps join Angie Martinez to talk about their new short film, ‘Red Clay,’ that premiered at the Atlanta Film Festival. The film is based on 2 Chainz’s life, including his upbringing in Atlanta and his mother’s past addiction. 2 Chainz and Omar talk about marriage and fatherhood, and how they’ve navigated putting together healthy families. Angie then asks them some In Real Life questions.#VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 16, 2025 • 43min
John Legend On Chrissy Teigen Relationship, Song Writing & IVF Journey
Singer and songwriter John Legend joins Angie Martinez to discuss his marriage with model Chrissy Teigen and how their relationship has evolved. He gives key notes on how to sustain a healthy marriage and discusses the IVF journey they’ve gone on. John discloses which weddings he sang “All of Me” at and talks about his overall approach to song writing. He later discusses how to balance focusing on politics along with his everyday life and music career. John talks about raising kids in the social media age, and how they’re navigating access to social media apps and AI. John then answers some In Real Life questions.#VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 9, 2025 • 18min
Tamar Braxton Talks 'Caught In The Act,' Listening To God, Personal Growth
Musician, actress, and BET Award winner, Tamar Braxton joins the show to talk with Angie Martinez about the new book she is working on, a process full of lessons. Tamar talks about the lessons she’s learned thus far and claims that a combination of God and therapy is the perfect cocktail. Tamar also tells the story of how she first heard God’s voice and how there are two things that aren’t her problem anymore: money and her heart. Then Tamar answers some In Real Life questions, discussing her new MTV show ‘Caught In The Act: Double Life’ and more.#VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 2, 2025 • 1h 10min
Jim Jones On Nas Comments, Chrissy Lampkin Relationship, Music Career, Going Viral
Jim Jones joins Angie Martinez and unpacks what he recently said about how he compares to rapper Nas. They go on to discuss Jim Jones’ music career and his family upbringing leading to that. He also talks about his relationship with Chrissy Lampkin, and their time on reality television on ‘Love & Hip Hop.’ Plus, Jim Jones lays out what it takes to be a hustler and how to go viral.#VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 25, 2025 • 47min
Cynthia Erivo On Wicked Journey, EGOT Quest, Shaving Her Head
Cynthia Erivo sits down with Angie Martinez to share her journey playing Elphaba in the ‘Wicked’ movie alongside Ariana Grande’s Glinda. She also discusses being an Oscar away from achieving an EGOT, shaving her head to play Elphaba, and her recently debuted album, ‘I Forgive You.’ Cynthia shares how she grew up in London, and everything that led up to where she is now in her career as a singer and actress. Plus, Angie asks Cynthia some In Real Life questions to give an in-depth look into Cynthia’s happiness, career, and outlook on love.#VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.