Issa Rae on Conquering Hollywood, Nearly Dying on Insecure Set, Adapting to A.I. & More

[@naikphillip8157]

Issa is so Beautiful. That's not diminishing her Brilliance in any way. She is a Beautiful black woman. She deserves All her flowers.

[@readyalways1414]

I have to agree BIG DOGGIE 💯👣

[@readyalways1414]

@arthurswanson3285 You're so ignorant for saying that BIG DOGGIE 💯👣

[@kdsmallcb]

Mero is eating this interview up! He’s coming with the questions and research!

[@yforrest13]

So proud of him!

[@mrsjxsn]

And still funny af😅

[@wolfmyerz7421]

He did a great job. Sometimes I feel he doesn't really come with great questions. This interview he did A-1

[@krbourne]

They probably have producers too though. Not trying to diminish how good he is a host and interviewer, but I'm a producer and people often forget about the team that help with the research and questions.

[@Ho11is2Ho11ywood]

Mero was in his bag this interview. I thought he did an excellent job. He had a real connection and chemistry with Issa and i can tell he was enjoying talking about the technical aspects of writing and creating. This was one of my favorite episodes.

[@csmoothnj]

You could tell the Kid really respected Queen, writer to writer. Dope to see

[@wesleytorres7563]

That's what i think is dope. They both get their moments to shine and they do it in a hilariously professional manner.

[@Platinumcut26]

Issa skin is always glowing!

[@Gummyb3ar270]

Came here for this comment 😂 she is glorious

[@InvictusRed1911]

I'm rooting for everybody black

[@vanessagrayman2194]

My favorite line ever

[@jenee579]

I bought a tote bag with that quote on it, lol...love her DOWN!

[@jcarmona1513]

Except diddy

[@OneZxxscsc]

Super racist

[@Bricks_shakur]

@@jcarmona1513give it a rest🤡

[@Jay85_38]

I like how Mero got Melo involve that is a really good skill. I love when ppl are like this in normal life convos too. Great interview

[@StubbyStan28]

Yo! I always banged w/Mero heavy but he showed his versatility & brilliance in this episode in ways that should be noticed!

[@iamsospaceship]

Pause

[@jefe314]

I never expected this link up but I love it! Issa is a legend. I was in college when Insecure was still on and that show helped me navigate a toxic relationship at the time. 🤣

[@Nunofyabizzzzz]

Issa is oiled DOWN, glowing up!

[@olisaemekaazikiwe8567]

Mero cooked as interviewer here!

[@Jmoneynasty83]

Looking for this comment 😂

[@healthbeauty2405]

I’m clicking on anything Issaaaa🖤🖤🙌🏾

[@slimmthagawd]

Issa always reminds me of the bad chick in the neighborhood that’s cool asf & not stuck up 😂

[@I.n.g.r.a.t.a]

She is kind of stuck up, though. Just a tad.

[@smome777]

​@@I.n.g.r.a.t.aHow???

[@nvococo]

@@smome777 That’s what they say when black women aren’t super modest people pleasers

[@niekkathree]

Carmelo just taught me how to pour wine 🔥

[@sweetbuttergeminine4756]

This was a goodie 🔥🔥🫡 Melo, Mero & Issa

[@ricecourt6081]

My favorite episode yet. I love me some Issa 🥰

[@audreymo63]

😊 she said 'I got y'all' and if you know you know 😉

[@coolmon0613]

"Human Du-Rag flap" cracks me up every time🤣🤣🤣

[@DUNE90]

She so gorgeous ..just glowing

[@zeehunter6533]

She’s Beautiful ❤ Thank you guys for having her!

[@mimit893]

I love me some Issa Rae. She's my bff in my head. I feel seen with awkward black girl and Insecure.

[@SpottedPop]

You know Issa took 7pm seriously when she broke out the coconut oil Shea butter body grease glaze. Melanin shine, melanin shine!

[@aaronique33]

She always shines like, she has beautiful skin

[@andersonnz6213]

Love the conversation. Great episode. 👊🏾👏🏾

[@chefsalgadobx]

She got real excited over that pour 😂

[@andrianawarren1188]

Love Issa Rea, loved the show!!! We need more black actors, actresses, Directors, Writers to speak out and to speak on it. However, that looks! ❤❤❤❤

[@larhondaburchett3271]

I’m from the DMV. We’d be proud to have you claim us. 😊🖤

[@DCM94]

This was one of my favorite episodes!! The chemistry between the 3 of you gave Breakfast Club vibes! Loved this! Always rooting for everybody black

[@Gcode609]

She is " Black Excellence " . Keep going up...💐💯💐

[@TheGlobalForce]

Good Lord, Issa is STUNNING. 😳

[@EveLGlenn]

Issa is naturally funny 🤣

[@antonioyoung2977]

I love how Melo a Mero, depending on the guest kind of take the lead with the questioning. With the athletes Melo tends to lead and with entertainers the human do rag flap takes the lead. Strong duo salute my guys.

[@taybee3760]

I love Issa so much 🥹🤍 She is so humble, knowledgeable and super talented Its hard to believe she’s a celebrity.. I was a fresh high school graduate watching Insecure in my college dorm. That show was the first of Its kind and It got me through some tough times. To this day whenever I want to feel nostalgic, I will watch every season just to start it over 3, 4 months later and still crack up like I haven’t seen it before! Thank you Issa Rae for your Black woman excellence you are so appreciated 💐🥂 🤎

[@questionnyc]

Mero not low trying to show off his dramatic acting with that little scene lmao

[@kidmero7267]

😂😂😂I REALLY DO THIS!! 🤣🤣🤣

[@kubolor1234]

Allow him, bro trynna feed his kids😂

[@questionnyc]

@@kidmero7267 lol someone get Mero in a scene with Viola Davis

[@nathandp2001]

Saw Issa and said YEP!, click.

[@indiamcgee5303]

Shout out to all the black musical theater actors who sing, dance, play instruments and remain humble when they are constantly overlooked and ignored by both hollywood and the theater community.

[@francisw3456]

Good stuff! Thanks Melo for the tip 🍾

[@ydivathomas]

Her skin 😍 ✨️😍

[@mm0llss]

Ok, first time watching this pod.. & watching an Issa interview in a minute. New fan.

[@maytsehay7924]

Meroooooooooooooooooo did fantastic in this interview. I absolutely see his growth!

[@Bricks_shakur]

I adore Issa❤

[@MzBRii913]

Ima need Carmelo to do his research too on his guests like Mero did lol....

[@pattern-play]

Ha! But I appreciated him letting Mero do his thang, especially given he and Issa have a lot in common. The world of acting/directing/writing in Hollywood must be super new to Melo. So for him to take it all in and just listen, that speaks volumes. Tt shows he respects them both.

[@brittanyb5942]

Yes he acts like he’s scared and doesn’t know what to say. Either that or he’s high 🤷🏾‍♀️

[@HerChosenOne]

I've always loved issa's vibe!

[@ashleybennett2410]

love hearing her she makes my day!

[@corybaby101]

Love it Mane

[@WillieHoward954]

This is the episode that made me subscribe frfr

[@readyalways1414]

This was a great interview BIG DOGGIE 💯👣 I love the podcast BIG DOGGIE 💯👣

[@evjohnson3076]

Another 🔥🔥 episode

[@worthyone01102]

Luke James would do an awesome job as Stevie Wonder for Issa's dream project.

[@liteeyes1882]

Great interview, I love Issa energy!!!

[@devontedixon7275]

Great interview fellas!!!!! Love 💕 her.

[@pfrazier11]

Had to save this to my favorites playlist. Phenomenal episode

[@whitneydenise]

I loved this interview! I read her book and she what she spoke about in the beginning was in her book. Love her ❤❤❤

[@dakotac180]

Issa is absolutely gorgeous. I'm so proud of president Barbie! I would love to work on set design on show or movie like her's someday.

[@BIGJAYDAPHENOM]

Melo cooked Lord Tariq & Peter Guns, "no Superbowl" 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@blillzmania]

🔥 episode keep it going fellas but that Jr Smith episode is going to be crazy tho

[@kiairaisaac3296]

Love Issa

[@kc7131]

Shout out to Y'all. Champagne to start means a Celebration. This is about 2 be Epic!

[@AnthonySmith-d4x]

I don't know about all that Charlie was wild Melo 😂😂😂💯

[@mimimileigh2484]

Issa girl, you rocking Angela Bassett arms! ❤

[@mmjyt]

She’s such a vibe, lol.

[@BigSmoove8624]

I wouldn't mind auditioning for that part

[@QualityAstroCartography]

I loooooove herrrrrr. Just period....

[@kristinamari5671]

This was sooooo goooooodd

[@Nate-hw1nc]

Mero and Issa on the shit!!! 😂😂😂😂👏👏

[@lifewk]

RIP Desus and Mero but I’m happy to see Mero thriving

[@MH-et4bo]

He isn’t thriving😂

[@lifewk]

@@MH-et4bo by your standards, silly to think that changes his family being taken care of. We don’t know what he has to do to maintain your level of success.

[@yourstrulycfor]

lol at astute mero auditioning for the next issa rae production...

[@WhatUpLeRonn]

Love me some Issa

[@lakaylaallen37]

Great episode 😍

[@Nunofyabizzzzz]

Mero is holding this interview down! He’s a real professional

[@oopsie1319]

God is good 😍

[@aloneatiq989]

Shoutout to Mero to get the jokes off but then bring it back to the person being interviewed. Not at all easy to do.

[@teadacreole]

Wow, I had a crossroads that I still think of 30 years later...accepted to Parsons in NYC, but chose another school in Florida, of all places. Ugh

[@BrightOnuohaabrightcritic]

Issa dropped a tough talking point @ 54:18

[@theblindDD]

7pm is here to wreck shop .

[@damagicstick2g4]

God damn Issa is so beautiful

[@Kstunna730]

Love you Issa! I started watching ABG in college in 2011. My friend always used to make fun of me for watching like "oh that's you", I was like -_-. but kinda. I loved the show, and was so happy you got Insecure. I was like that is the evolution of that show. The blueprint.

[@didierjanson3788]

I need JR Swish and Shump on the show together!

[@unlimitunboxed1416]

Yaaaas!! Everybody that’s Black!

[@fmam903]

Her skin is next level

[@saidufofanah2210]

Issa Rae, I see you baby

[@ricardomayo8337]

What happened for me is the intrinsic process, and that was explained in the first 15:00 . Hooray for insecure, she’s gotten herself further than most would know or explain. Peace

[@michelle4ever29]

Thats why God steps in and takes steps back with ai

[@ikeljordan4593]

To provide context on Kim’s cafe.. that restaurant was going outta business and she asked the community to show up to keep her doors open. Now she’s turning her back on and down-talking the same community that helped/helps her. And it ain’t even upscale.. FOH

[@michelle4ever29]

My son is going to the nuggets arena for a concert this week.

[@archiebarrier5633]

She played North Carolina🤣, we got Anthony Hamilton, J Cole, Rhapsody, Jodeci, George Clinton, etc.

[@audreymo63]

Tabitha Brown yay yay

[@GambinoOnGo]

Luke James for Stevie Wonder

[@MH-et4bo]

Yesss

[@brizeey6582]

Leon Thomas would play an AMAZING Stevie Wonder he can act and sing his butt off

[@natcheral4810]

Never clicked on a 7pm episode quicker… this my ex

[@legacybuilding360]

Not the biggest deal, but next time pls don't make Issa pour her own bottle... or any guests 🤣🤣💯

[@thenanakill]

She SENEGALESE 🥹♥️

[@santoscinemas1032]

I didn’t know the Super Bowl halftime show was a hip-hop show now 🤷🏽‍♂️😂

[@KAye633]

It is now

[@MH-et4bo]

They’ve lost it😂

[@normanfooteii5300]

I'm thinking Steve Lacy for Stevie Wonder

[@jamarone5902]

Thank you

[@originalellebak]

Fire kicks Melo! I need those no funny shit

[@BigMurr22]

As if Mero wasn’t an amazing interviewer already, he really showed his skills in this one

[@michelle4ever29]

My son is a great editor and film maker. ❤

[@IsaiahWzz]

Luke James for Stevie Wonder Biopic

[@derrionbrown3923]

👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@bxlegenddeemoney6056]

🔥🔥🔥

[@DrAlauna]

All of the Creators have to become Batman. Great points Issa

[@auramariamateus]

🙏🏽