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.
Latest episodes
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1 h 02
Ms. Pat: Overcoming Trauma With Laughter And A Sense Of Humor
Comedian and actress Ms. Pat sits down with Angie Martinez to talk about her unexpected journey to fame, how having a sense of humor is important for getting through life in one pi…
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1 h 03
D.L. Hughley: How Men Sacrifice Their Happiness Without Realizing It
Actor, author, and one of the original “Kings of Comedy” D.L. Hughley joins Angie Martinez to talk about his new book “Charlie’s Boy,” how he works his real life emotions with his…
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1 h 10
Danielle Brooks: Stop Waiting For Someone To See Your Worth
Grammy and SAG award–winning actress Danielle Brooks (from ‘Orange Is the New Black,’ ‘The Color Purple,’ ‘A Minecraft Movie,’ and more) joins Angie Martinez to talk about being gr…
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1 h 38
Snow Tha Product: Build a Life That Actually Feels Like Yours
Latin grammy nominee, Snow Tha Product joins Angie Martinez to talk about her journey making it in the music industry as an independent artist alongside her family, growing up as a…
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1 h 07
Lizzo: Hard Times Don't Have To Make You A Hard Person
Grammy award-winning singer, songwriter, and actress Lizzo joins Angie Martinez to discuss spirituality, optimism, and finding your whimsy in life. Lizzo tells Angie what lessons h…
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11 min
Yahya Abdul-Mateen On Why He Started Acting: "I Loved The Attention"
Yahya Abdul-Mateen sits down with Angie Martinez and explains the difference between why he got into acting, and why he loves it now. Visit your nearest Boost Mobile store or https…
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13 min
Bebe Rexha On Collaborating With Dolly Parton On Their Song Seasons
Grammy nominated recording artist Bebe Rexha and Angie Martinez remember the life of Dolly Parton, and Bebe tells the story of how her and Dolly were able to collab on their song "…
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1 h 11
Bebe Rexha: Having The Confidence To Go All In On What You Want
Grammy–nominated recording artist, Bebe Rexha joins Angie Martinez to talk about her path from being a songwriter in New York City to becoming an artist in Los Angeles, what it was…
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53 min
Yahya Abdul-Mateen: Being Grateful For The Good In Life
Emmy-award winning actor, Yahya Abdul-Mateen joins Angie Martinez to talk about his path to becoming an actor, advice he would give while dealing with "everyday problems,” and work…
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1 h 04
Busta Rhymes: I'm Not Apologizing For My Peace of Mind
Hip-hop legend Busta Rhymes joins Angie Martinez to talk about being able to adapt to the trends of each decade of music, find a way to co-parent while balancing a busy rap career,…
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1 h 40
AJ Johnson: You Can't Fix a Relationship Until You Know Who You Are
Actress, TV host, and life coach AJ Johnson joins Angie Martinez to talk about the famous Easter Party therapy session where she helped Tisha Campbell move to the next stage of her…
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1 h 29
Mona Scott-Young: The Woman Behind Your Favorite Reality TV Show
Recording Artist Manager and Executive Producer, Mona Scott-Young sits down with Angie Martinez to talk about managing artists such as Tyrese, Busta Rhymes, and Missy Elliot, being…
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1 h 13
Jess Hilarious: Being Yourself Is Never Too Much
Comedian, author, and radio personality from The Breakfast Club, Jess Hilarious joins Angie Martinez to talk about having a public dispute go viral while suffering from postpartum…
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1 h 25
Michelle Buteau: Body Confidence, IVF & No Regrets
Comedian, actress, and best-selling author, Michelle Buteau sits down with Angie Martinez to talk about her break into the standup comedy world, converting her best-selling book of…
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1 h 28
Eric Benet: How Stevie Wonder Made Him Think Twice Before Posting
Eric Benet sits down with Angie Martinez to talk about moving on from Halle Berry, how he became a prolific songwriter in the music industry, and the lesson he learned from music l…
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1 h 41
Savannah James & April McDaniel: Finding The Normal In An Abnormal Life
Savannah James and April McDaniel sit down with Angie Martinez to talk about the price of being famous without wanting fame, becoming entrepreneurs, why they keep their circle of f…
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1 h 05
Durand Bernarr: How To Grow Without Losing Who You Are
Grammy-winning recording artist, Durand Bernarr joins Angie Martinez to talk about "making it" as an independent artist, what it was like to go viral after winning a Grammy, and ho…
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31 min
BET Awards Reaction: Teyana Taylor, Sylvia Rhone & more!
Angie Martinez recaps the 2026 BET Awards including red carpet looks, Nas, Queen Latifah, and Common performing in the tribute to Lauryn Hill, and Janet Jackson presenting Teyana T…
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1 h 37
Nia Long: Stop Relying On Pretty & Start Knowing Your Worth
Award-winning actress and producer, Nia Long joins Angie Martinez to talk about if all the years of success changed her, her experience on set for ‘Boyz In The Hood’ with Laurence…
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1 h 04
Jessie Reyez: Understanding Real Love & Finding The Time And Space To Recover
Grammy award–winning music artist, Jessie Reyez joins Angie Martinez to talk about surviving heartache while pushing forward in her music career, the inspiration behind the songs o…