We’re excited to introduce My So-Called Midlife, a new podcast by Reshma Saujani and Lemonada Media. “Is this it?” That’s the question our host Reshma Saujani asks herself daily. She’s the founder of two successful nonprofits, she’s married to a great guy, and she’s raising two beautiful children. She’s gotten everything she’s ever wanted, so why does she feel so unsatisfied? Is this a woman’s version of a midlife crisis?  She’s determined to figure it out, and with the strength of her group chat behind her, she’s calling in reinforcements. From conversations with Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, Emily Oster, Cheryl Strayed, and more, Reshma’s going to help us all figure out how we stop trying to just get through this time of life… and actually start living it. Here’s a sneak peek of episode one of My So-Called Midlife. Listen as Reshma chats with Julia Louis-Dreyfus about why her 50s have been the best decade of her life. My So-Called Midlife with Reshma Saujani– listen to the full episode wherever you get your podcasts or head to https://lemonada.lnk.to/mysocalledmidlifefdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’re so excited to let you know that Wiser Than Me with Julia Louis-Dreyfus - is BACK for a third season – with even more wisdom from some legendary older women! Each week, you’ll hear Julia have insightful, funny, and important conversations with these ladies who have so much to teach us about living unapologetically and focusing on the stuff that really matters. This season is yet again chock-full of marvelous guests, and, as always, every episode ends with a conversation between Julia and her 90-year-old mom Judy.  You’re about to hear an extended clip of the first episode of season 3 of the show, featuring the remarkable scientist and researcher, Doctor Jane Goodall. After you listen, search for Wiser Than Me in your podcast app to hear the rest of the episode or head to https://lemonada.lnk.to/wiserthanmefd.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week we have something special for our listeners- we’re introducing you to a new show called The Body Collective, a new podcast by Weight Watchers and Lemonada Media. The Body Collective is here to change the conversation about weight — to take everything we've learned about shame, unlearn it, and transform it into a source of power. Join hosts Katie Sturino, Hunter McGrady, Ashley Longshore, and Tracy Moore for a series of hilarious and informative conversations about everything from weight-loss medications to dating while plus-sized.  Here’s a sneak peek of episode one of The Body Collective, where they’re tackling shame head on! The hosts bring us back to their childhoods and discuss some of their earliest body memories. Plus, we hear what they’ve had to unlearn to come into their own as women today. The Body Collective – listen to the full episode wherever you get your podcasts or head to https://lemonada.lnk.to/TheBodyCollectivefd.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’re excited to tell you about a brand new storytelling show – hosted and produced by the amazing Lupita Nyong’o – that we are just loving. It’s called Mind Your Own, and it’s about navigating what it means to belong, all from the African perspective.  Lupita Nyong’o knows what home feels like. But where exactly is it? In Mexico, where she was born? Kenya, where she grew up? Or the States, where she’s spent the past 20 years? Like Lupita, millions of Africans are spread out across the globe following family, searching for love, building futures and creating stories. It's these stories – wild and messy, intimate and joyous – that she wants to hear. Here’s a sneak peek of Mind Your Own episode 1. It’s about what it’s like to try to find your voice. You’ll hear a story from Lupita, and then you’ll meet a Ghanaian who rediscovered his voice after losing it. Mind Your Own – listen to the full episode wherever you get your podcasts or head to https://lemonada.lnk.to/mindyourownfd.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hosted by Emmy-winning talk show host Ricki Lake, The High Life brings us into Ricki’s blissed-out world of joy and pleasure, featuring conversations with compelling guests who have cracked the code to living a full and vibrant life. Join Ricki as she continues her lifelong journey of self-reinvention by talking to friends and experts in the realm of healing, health and wellness such as Olympian Alexi Pappas, journalist and psychedelics expert Ernesto Londoño, and death doula Alua Arthur. She’ll tackle topics like biohacking, tantric sex, somatic therapy, crystals, astrology, and clairvoyance. The High Life with Ricki Lake is a lighthearted dive into living your best life at any age. You’re about to hear a clip of the first episode of The High Life, where Ricki joins Olympian Alexi Pappas as they talk about losing loved ones to suicide, opting into life, and how Alexi regained her footing after her Olympic win and ensuing battle with her mental health.  To hear more of The High Life with Ricki Lake head to: https://lemonada.lnk.to/TheHighLifewithRickiLakefd See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’re excited to drop in your feed today a special episode of Podcrushed featuring the prolific, amazingly talented, and incredibly sweet Ariana Grande. In this first part of a two-part conversation with the pop icon, the crew has a wide-ranging conversation on childhood, Ariana's Broadway origins, and getting to act alongside her best friends. Podcrushed is the podcast where hosts Penn Badgley, Nava Kavelin, and Sophie Ansari bring you stories and conversations about middle school - from childhood crushes, to battles with body hair, to schoolyard scuffles. The results are sometimes awkward, sometimes heartwarming, and always relatable. For more on Ariana Grande’s music, Eternal Sunshine, BTS tidbits on The Boy is Mine music video, and Wicked, listen to part 2 on the Podcrushed feed here: https://lemonada.lnk.to/Wp2OXBfdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’re excited to drop in your feed today to tell you about a new series from Lemonada Media and the BBC: Pop Culture Debate Club with Aminatou Sow. Being a pop culture fan naturally comes with a lot of opinions. You’ve got your favorites and you’re ready to defend your picks at a moment’s notice. That’s what Pop Culture Debate Club is all about. Each week, two notable mega-fans square off, ready to convince host Aminatou Sow that their opinion on TV, movies, and music is the only one that matters. And then Aminatou picks a winner. But we’re all friends, so even though someone wins, no one loses. You’re about to hear a preview of the first episode of Pop Culture Debate Club, where Aminatou Sow must pick between actor Carl Tart’s choice of the original Space Jam and TV writer Lamar Woods’s selection of D2: The Mighty Ducks for the best sports film of all time.  To hear more of Pop Culture Debate Club, head to: https://lemonada.lnk.to/7JiEmtfdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’re excited to drop in your feed today to tell you about a new Lemonada Media series called The Pink House with Sam Smith. Hosted by five-time Grammy winner Sam Smith, The Pink House is about the people and places that make us who we are. One of those places was Sam’s childhood home in the English village of Great Chishill, literally called The Pink House. It was a space of total warmth and love where Sam felt safe enough to find their voice. Each week, join Sam in conversation with icons and friends like Trixie Mattel, Gloria Estefan, Elliot Page, Joel Kim Booster, Ben Platt, Rebecca Sugar and Michelle Visage as they explore their own “Pink Houses” and how they navigated early struggles and ultimately found their place in the world.  You’re about to hear a preview of the first episode of The Pink House, where Sam chats with Elliot Page about his upbringing in Canada, his breakout role in the film Juno, and how seeking time away from it all has helped him embrace a whole new, exhilarating life.  To hear more of The Pink House head to: https://lemonada.lnk.to/thepinkhousefdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We are dropping in your feed today to share a new series that we know you will enjoy. Pack One Bag is epic true story of an Italian family, split apart by love, fascism and war. Through shocking discoveries - and Stanley Tucci’s artistry - an enthralling personal history comes to life.  When documentarian David Modigliani was a kid, his grandfather, Franco, won the Nobel Prize. But, David’s always been more fascinated by the love story that made it possible -- his grandparents' romance on the run from Fascist Italy. When he digs into their story, he uncovers a darker side to their fairytale escape: a brother left behind to face the Nazi occupation - and startling personal connections between his family and Benito Mussolini. In the Tribeca-winning podcast, PACK ONE BAG, he returns to Italy to investigate his family's past, carrying a pressing question: if Fascism takes over your country, do you stay, or do you try to flee? And what happens if you can’t?  You’re about to hear a preview of the first episode of Pack One Bag. After you listen, head to https://lemonada.lnk.to/packonebagfd to hear more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We are dropping in your feed today to tell you about a new Lemonada Media series called Fail Better with David Duchovny. On Fail Better, David, who has experienced both low and high profile failures throughout his life, explores the vast world of failure - how it holds us back, propels us forward, and ultimately shapes our lives. Each week, he will chat with guests like Ben Stiller, Bette Midler, and more about how our perceived failures have actually been our biggest catalysts for growth, revelation, and even healing. Through these conversations, he hopes listeners can learn how to embrace the opportunity of failure and fail better together. You’re about to hear a preview of the first episode of Fail Better, where David catches up with Ben Stiller. Believe it or not, Ben Stiller has failed. (Remember Zoolander 2? He’d probably rather you didn’t.) As it turns out, Ben has had his share of flops, and he chats with David about those times in his life and how they sometimes led to something better. To hear more of Fail Better, head to: https://lemonada.lnk.to/failbetterfdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The hit true-crime podcast The Letter is back for Season Two. Today, we’re dropping into your feed to offer you a sneak peek of this gripping and impactful story.  On a winter morning in 1982, two young fathers were found shot to death in a van parked outside an upscale Utah restaurant.The killer soon confessed, but his story about what happened - and why he chose violence - would create more pain, conflict, and questions for the families left in the wake of the murders. As the families of the men struggle to rebuild their lives, they face questions they never anticipated. Does everyone deserve a second chance? Who is forgiveness for? And if you can inherit trauma, can you also inherit forgiveness? Through their stories, we discover even the most personal decisions can unintentionally ripple through lives, through generations, even impacting the lives of people we’ve never met. From KSL Podcasts (Cold), Lemonada Media (Blind Plea) and WorkHouse Media. You’re about to hear a clip from Episode 1, Season Two of The Letter. To hear the rest of the episode, head to https://lemonada.lnk.to/theletterfd or theletterpodcast.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’re dropping in your feed to let you know that Julia Louis-Dreyfus has returned for Season 2 of her award-winning podcast, Wiser Than Me™! Each week, she has funny, touching, personal conversations with iconic older women who are brimming with the kind of unapologetic attitude and wisdom that only comes with age. Julia sits at the feet of some extraordinary teachers this season and of course her 90-year-old mom, Judy. Tune in to laugh, cry and get wise. All Hail Old Women!    You’re about to hear part of the premiere episode, where Julia connects with the one-and-only Sally Field. With a spectacular film career spanning over six decades, Sally – now 77 years old – candidly discusses the introspection that comes with aging, shyness and playing characters who are taking back their power. Plus, Julia asks her 90-year-old mom, Judy, when she feels most confident.    To hear the rest of the episode, head to: https://lemonada.lnk.to/wiserthanmefd See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hey, Listeners! The team at Lemonada Media is excited to let you know that The Dough is back for Season Two! This season, host X Mayo (The Blackening, The Daily Show, Swarm) returns for weekly conversations with reality stars, entrepreneurs, financial experts…basically anyone who will get real with her about their relationship with money. We’re talking to people about the risks they take to make the dough, how they spend it, and how they save it.   You’re about to hear an episode of The Dough featuring The Bachelorette’s Michelle Young! Michelle is here to tell us all about the dollars and cents surrounding the world of reality TV. To hear more of Season Two, head to: https://lnk.to/thedoughfdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Introducing Archetypes, a refreshing and dynamic podcast where Meghan, The Duchess of Sussex, dives into the labels that try to hold women back. During these intimate and candid conversations with guests from around the world, we discover how these archetypes impact our everyday lives in ways big and small. With experts and historians, Meghan also uncovers how we got here in the first place – unearthing the origin of words such as ‘diva’, ‘slut’, ‘the B word’, ‘hysterical’, and many more, and asks the question: can we change this?  In this episode, Meghan talks to the one and only Serena Williams about the double standard women face when they are labeled "ambitious" and the ripple effect this has on other aspects of their lives. This groundbreaking premiere episode also features Dr. Laura Kray, a leading expert on gender in the workplace. To hear the full season of Archetypes, head to https://lemonada.lnk.to/archetypesfd See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, we are dropping in your feed to introduce you to When We Win, a new podcast from Lemonada Media that asks, is the impossible possible? What will it take to create a truly engaged democracy that represents all of us? Each week, Maya Rupert talks to some of the most incredible women of color in office today who ran against insurmountable odds and won, from the all-women city council in St. Paul, Minnesota, to the youngest Black woman to serve in Congress. So stop asking yourself if we can win, and start imagining what we’ll do when we win.   You’re about to hear a clip from episode one of the podcast. After you listen, head to https://lemonada.lnk.to/whenwewin to hear the rest of the episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’re dropping in your feed today to share another Lemonada Media Series with you. Last Day is a show about the moments that change us, fundamentally and forever. Each week, host Stephanie Wittels Wachs (Lemonada’s co-founder and award-winning queen of darkness and light) is sitting down with a new guest to explore happy/sad stories of survival, resilience and transformation. Some “last days” are hopeful. Some are tragic. But at the heart of every “last day” is also a new beginning.   After a trip to Disney World took an unexpected turn, Tamara’s world fell apart at the so-called “happiest place on earth.” At nearly 60 years old, Tamara suddenly found herself a mother all over again: this time, raising her six-year-old grandson. Tamara shares how addiction and loss brought her to this place, and how re-learning the act of parenting has been nothing at all like she expected — and everything she needed to carry on.   To hear more of Last Day, head to: https://lemonada.lnk.to/lastdayLT Follow Stephanie on Instagram at @wittelstephanie. Stay up to date with us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram at @LemonadaMedia.    Have a story you want to share? Head to bit.ly/lastdaystories to fill out our confidential Google form. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, we’re sharing a podcast with you that we know you’ll love. It’s called Longer Tables with José Andrés. Longer Tables with José Andrés explores all the ways that food shapes our world and makes us who we are. In each episode, José talks to friends from the worlds of culinary and creative arts, politics, and media: Stacey Abrams, Ron Howard, Jane Goodall, Eric Ripert, and more. He also takes listeners into his home kitchen and answers their burning culinary questions.   This week, Longer Tables features an interview with Lin-Manuel Miranda. Before a live audience, José doesn't waste his shot, asking the legendary playwright/songwriter/actor/filmmaker for the backstory behind beloved lines, his culinary secrets -- even an on-the-fly songwriting seminar. Sorry, you're gonna have "Hamilton" lines in your head for another month. To hear more of Longer Tables with José Andrés, head to: https://lemonada.lnk.to/longertablesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’re dropping into your feed this week to share another Lemonada Media series with you. Each week on The Deep Dive, comedians and best friends Jessica St. Clair and June Diane Raphael take a ‘deep dive’ into their real lives and discuss a wide range of topics including how to pursue joy amidst the insanity of motherhood and family, grief and loss, sh*t they put on their faces, and why they refuse to check their voicemails or unpack their suitcases. The Deep Dive captures the friendship of two women trying to survive adult womanhood June and Jessica are abuzz with change as they make a big announcement! To catch up their new listeners, they harken back to the early 00's when they met at the UCB and Jessica had a fondness for capris pants and June was as bald as an eagle. June makes the shocking announcement that she is now a woman who wears BELTS and Jessica asks the question, is the age of her ass the same as the age of her face? Remember Deep Divers, don't be afraid to see what's on the menu!   To hear more of The Deep Dive, head to https://lnk.to/thedeepdivefd Stay up to date with us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram at @LemonadaMedia.  Joining Lemonada Premium is a great way to support our show and get bonus content. Subscribe today at bit.ly/lemonadapremium.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We are dropping in your feed to share Lemonada Media's newest series, The Defenders. On Friday, June 24, 2022, the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. Since then, it's been a barrage of bad news and bleak headlines. But for every restriction, there are many more acts of resistance, and a growing network of activists, clinic workers, faith leaders, and everyday people working to expand access to care.This is the story of the fight for freedom in a post-Roe America, co-hosted by Samantha Bee and Gloria Riviera.  Episode One of The Defenders features Brittany, Back in 2022, shortly after the fall of Roe, Brittany felt trapped. She was pregnant and stuck in an abusive relationship, totally cut off from her support system. She didn’t see a way out - until she happened to hear a radio story about the Midwest Access Coalition, an abortion fund helping people travel across state lines. We follow Brittany’s harrowing journey as she travels hundreds of miles, with the help of a group of volunteer pilots from Elevated Access.  To hear more of The Defenders, head to : https://lemonada.lnk.to/DTc0CrfdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’re dropping in your feed today to bring you the first episode of our newest Lemonada podcast, Hard Feelings with Jennette McCurdy. If you like what you hear, there’s another episode out now and waiting for you in the feed! Don’t forget to like and subscribe.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We are dropping in your feed to share Lemonada Media's newest series, “I Need To Ask You Something." This unique 10-part series bridges the gap between the things we need to say and the words we’re afraid to hear. Each week, trauma therapist Dr. Monica Band sits down with a young person and their parent, friend or partner to help them create a blueprint for building stronger relationships while healing out loud. Created in partnership with The Jed Foundation. In the series premiere, you'll hear from Jessica. Her parents divorced when she was 18, but the years leading up to it were filled with “contagious unhappiness”. Now she sits down with her father to ask: why did you wait so long, and how do we heal from here? To hear more episodes of I Need To Ask You Something, head to https://link.chtbl.com/INTAYS See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The producers of this series wanted to highlight another Lemonada Media podcast called Add to Cart. Join comedian-writer-director Kulap Vilaysack and veteran journalist SuChin Pak, in a subversive take on consumerism. Every Tuesday, they have honest, revealing (sometimes TMI) conversations about all the big and little things they’re adding to, or removing from, their carts. They decide what’s worth the monetary/emotional investment, and what’s not. From beauty products and health trends, to celebrities and philosophies they’re passionate about, our hosts dig into anything we buy into and what it says about who we are. It’s summertime baby! And here on Add to Cart, it’s the season of endorphin dressing. Kulap finds a brand that embodies auntie style and comfort, with oversized silhouettes and bold prints. Speaking of auntie style, SuChin is redefining summer staples with cashmere and adult bibs. Plus, Ku and Su review the New York Mag etiquette guide which tackles essential questions such as: When do you write thank-you letters? How should you respond to a compliment? And how much do you tip for a water bottle (if anything?) Please note, Add To Cart contains mature themes and may not be appropriate for all listeners. To hear more of Add to Cart, head to https://link.chtbl.com/AddToCartSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Who should you root for at the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup? Get to know soccer’s most inspiring players and the causes they champion on My New Favorite Futbolista. Team USA’s Crystal Dunn, who returned to competitive soccer less than four months after giving birth to her son Marcel Jean, shares how she juggles her career and motherhood. To hear more of My New Favorite Futbolista, head to https://link.chtbl.com/WorldCup2023See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The producers of this series are excited to let you know about another Lemonada Media podcast, Choice Words with Samantha Bee. Each week on Choice Words, Samantha Bee sits down with people she admires to examine the biggest choices they’ve made in their lives and the ripple effects those decisions have had.   When Rosie O’Donnell chose to step away from her talk show after six successful seasons, her actor friends thought she was out of her mind. Sam asks Rosie what went into that professional choice as well as a personal one: celebrating her 50th by adopting a baby. Rosie relives moments like drunk-dialing Oprah, fighting with Eileen Fisher, and uttering a sentence that’s never been said in Hollywood.   To hear more of Choice Words with Samantha Bee, head to https://link.chtbl.com/ChoiceWordswithSamanthaBeeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’re dropping in your feed today to let you know about a gripping new series from Lemonada Media, BLIND PLEA. In 2017, Deven Grey, a young mother, shot and killed her abusive partner in a remote trailer in rural Shelby County, Alabama. She claimed self-defense and filed a Stand Your Ground claim. Instead of freedom, she was handed a “blind plea” – an option to take an unknown sentence in exchange for pleading guilty. As a Black woman who shot and killed a white man in Alabama, she did the only thing she could: She took the plea. Hosted by Emmy Award-winning journalist Liz Flock, BLIND PLEA asks: Who do we believe, and why? And in America, who has the right to self defense and a fair trial? In this episode, you’ll be introduced to Deven’s story. When John Henry Vance brought his girlfriend, Deven Grey, to his family property in Calera, Alabama, Deven became the latest in a decades-long line of women to be beaten and broken down on that same land. In December 2017, after a violent evening and years of abuse, Deven shot and killed John. Then, she called 911 to turn herself in.  The second episode of BLIND PLEA is available right now. To listen, head to https://link.chtbl.com/BlindPleaPodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hey listeners! We’re dropping in your feed today to give you the first full episode of Lemonada Media’s brand-new show, Wiser Than Me with Julia Louis-Dreyfus. On the premiere episode of Wiser Than Me, Julia sits down with the one and only Jane Fonda. With a career spanning over six decades, Jane – now 85 years old – hits all the highlights: staying fit at any age, fantasizing about funerals, getting heckled on set by Katharine Hepburn…and something about a fake thumb. The first two episodes of Wiser Than Me are out now, with new episodes each week. To hear more, head to https://lemonadamedia.com/show/wiser-than-me-with-julia-louis-dreyfus/.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Eddie Glaude has been everywhere on Twitter, MSNBC for his engaging responses to the haywire politics of the day. In this previously-aired episode, we first hear Pele and Michael reflect on the role of their very different religions in their family. Then, they are joined by Dr. Glaude, the chair of the African American Studies department at Princeton University and a religious scholar, to consider how religion and blues-soaked hope can influence their lives, their parenting, and their pursuit of a world filled with more justice and love. Click this link for a list of current sponsors and discount codes for this show and all Lemonada shows: Sponsor LinksSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the season finale, Michael and Pele look back at some of their favorite moments from 25 episodes, and give thanks to each one of their guests. They reminisce about their conversations with Chef Edouardo Jordan speaking about being a top chef and a Black man in the white-dominated restaurant industry, and former Presidential candidate Beto O’Rourke telling America to “Wake the F*ck Up”. They look back on how inspired they were by their deep dive with Olympian and activist Dr. John Carlos about his experience protesting at the 1968 Olympics, and what it meant to them to record in person with their good friends Pro-Bowler Cliff Avril and his wife Tia Avril on lack of representation and advocacy for women in sports. And of course, a look back at Season 1 of Mouthpeace wouldn’t be complete without highligthing one of their many conversations about ... sex. This is the best (and probably only) post-game analysis you’ll hear for a while!Did you love Season 1? Rate and review us on Apple, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify… wherever you listen to Mouthpeace.Follow Pele on Instagram @PelePels and Michael on Instagram and Twitter @mosesbread72Check out our sponsors of this week’s episode: Raycon’s wireless earbuds are so comfortable — perfect for conference calls or bingeing podcasts like ours! Get 15-percent off your order at buyraycon.com/MOUTHPEACE Get the best sleep of your life with Helix Sleep! Helix has a 10 year warranty and you get to try it out for a hundred nights risk free. Get up to 200 dollars off and two free pillows at helixsleep.com/peace Make your face glow with the light of all natural ingredients. Get 15% off your True Botanicals order at truebotanicals.com/MOUTHPEACE with promo code MOUTHPEACE Keep your family safe — with First Alert! visit firstalert.com/beready for safety tips and a variety of home safety products.  To follow along with a transcript and/or take notes for friends and family, go to www.lemonadamedia.com/show/mouthpeace shortly after the air date.Stay up to date with us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram at @LemonadaMedia. ----See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s been over 3 months since the pandemic started to deeply impact the United States. How has life changed for Michael, Pele and their three kids? In pretty much every way imaginable. Michael and Pele reflect on their “new normal” including school, their relationship, and family time. Through the conversation, they conclude that this is a time for radically reimagining everything about life. But, don’t forget to still have sex! Follow Pele on Instagram @PelePels and Michael on Instagram and Twitter @mosesbread72Check out our sponsors of this week’s episode: Raycon’s wireless earbuds are so comfortable — perfect for conference calls or bingeing podcasts like ours! Get 15-percent off your order at buyraycon.com/MOUTHPEACE Is there something preventing you from achieving your goals? BetterHelp online counseling is there for you. Visit betterhelp.com/MOUTHPEACE and get a 10% discount with promo code MOUTHPEACE To follow along with a transcript and/or take notes for friends and family, go to www.lemonadamedia.com/show/mouthpeace shortly after the air date.Stay up to date with us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram at @LemonadaMedia. ----See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Would you believe that Michael is an avid reader of Architectural Digest? Believe it. Today he and Pele speak with Frances Merrill, a revolutionary interior designer. They discuss Michael’s favorite textiles, how people now are spending their money with social activism in mind, and how Frances is talking to her kids about being a part of redesigning the world right now. Follow Pele on Instagram @PelePels and Michael on Instagram and Twitter @mosesbread72You can find Frances Merrill and Reath Design at reathdesign.comCheck out our sponsors of this week’s episode: Looking for the perfect mattress for YOU? They’ll match you to a customized mattress that will give you the best sleep of your life. Go to HelixSleep.com/PEACE Raycon’s wireless earbuds are so comfortable — perfect for conference calls or bingeing podcasts like ours! Get 15-percent off your order at buyraycon.com/MOUTHPEACE Make your face glow with the light of all natural ingredients. Get 15% off your True Botanicals order at truebotanicals.com/MOUTHPEACE with promo code MOUTHPEACE Is there something preventing you from achieving your goals? BetterHelp online counseling is there for you. Visit betterhelp.com/MOUTHPEACE and get a 10% discount with promo code MOUTHPEACE To follow along with a transcript and/or take notes for friends and family, go to www.lemonadamedia.com/show/mouthpeace shortly after the air date.Stay up to date with us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram at @LemonadaMedia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael and Pele examine the NFL’s recent move to make Juneteenth a company holiday. Is it an honorable move? Is it too little, too late? They also talk to Frankie Shaw, actor, director, writer and creator of SMILF on Showtime, about anti-racism work and an episode of SMILF that holds special meaning for Pele.Follow Pele on Instagram @PelePels and Michael on Instagram and Twitter @mosesbread72Check out our sponsors of this week’s episode: Keep your family safe — with First Alert! visit firstalert.com/beready for safety tips and a variety of home safety products.  Raycon’s wireless earbuds are so comfortable — perfect for conference calls or bingeing podcasts like ours! Get 15-percent off your order at buyraycon.com/MOUTHPEACE Make your face glow with the light of all natural ingredients. Get 15% off your True Botanicals order at truebotanicals.com/MOUTHPEACE with promo code MOUTHPEACE Is there something preventing you from achieving your goals? BetterHelp online counseling is there for you. Visit betterhelp.com/MOUTHPEACE and get a 10% discount with promo code MOUTHPEACE To follow along with a transcript and/or take notes for friends and family, go to www.lemonadamedia.com/show/mouthpeace shortly after the air date.Stay up to date with us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram at @LemonadaMedia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael and Pele explore the idea of authenticity from a variety of angles: in how we live our lives, do our work, pursue our passions, and make art. They talk about all the influences pulling us away from authenticity in today’s culture, and the impact, in particular, on music and art. Michael divulges his passion for Bollywood films and Pele gives some solid Pro Tip advice on staying present and freeing your mind.Follow Pele on Instagram @PelePels and Michael on Instagram and Twitter @mosesbread72Check out our sponsors of this week’s episode: Find relief for your stiff and achy muscles with Lefa Cream. Get a FREE trial now at yourlefacream.com Raycon’s wireless earbuds are so comfortable — perfect for conference calls or bingeing podcasts like ours! Get 15-percent off your order at buyraycon.com/MOUTHPEACE Make your face glow with the light of all natural ingredients. Get 15% off your True Botanicals order at truebotanicals.com/MOUTHPEACE with promo code MOUTHPEACE Is there something preventing you from achieving your goals? BetterHelp online counseling is there for you. Visit betterhelp.com/MOUTHPEACE and get a 10% discount with promo code MOUTHPEACE To follow along with a transcript and/or take notes for friends and family, go to www.lemonadamedia.com/show/mouthpeace shortly after the air date.Stay up to date with us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram at @LemonadaMedia. ----See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael and Pele share their solidarity with George Floyd and others around the world protesting police violence. This special episode is 8 minutes and 46 seconds long: the exact amount of time that George Floyd was pinned to the ground by Minneapolis police on May 25, 2020.8 Minutes and 46 Seconds: How George Floyd Was Killed in Police Custody (via NYTimes): https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/31/us/george-floyd-investigation.htmlSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week’s episode, Michael and Pele go deep on Pele’s Polynesian culture. Because, obviously, “Polynesian Women are Dope.” They speak with Pauline Fonua, founder of The Vision Board, an organization “Speaking Pacific Existence Out Loud in T-Shirt Form.” They discuss the distinctions between Polynesian and Pasifika culture more broadly, as well as touching on food, tattoos and the importance of carrying on the language of your culture from generation to generation. Michael makes sure we do not forget about Chick-fil-A’s Polynesian sauce.Follow Pauline Fonua and The Vision Board on Instagram at @TheVisionBoardOfficial.Find The Vision Board and the Tee of the Month at https://thevisionboardofficial.com/Follow Pele on Instagram @PelePels and Michael on Instagram and Twitter @mosesbread72Check out our sponsors of this week’s episode: Find relief for your stiff and achy muscles with Lefa Cream. Get a FREE trial now at yourlefacream.com Bring education to life for your kids with Little Passports. Use offer code MOUTHPEACE at checkout for 15% off your order at littlepassports.com Make your face glow with the light of all natural ingredients. Get 15% off your True Botanicals order at truebotanicals.com/MOUTHPEACE with promo code MOUTHPEACE Is there something preventing you from achieving your goals? BetterHelp online counseling is there for you. Visit betterhelp.com/MOUTHPEACE and get a 10% discount with promo code MOUTHPEACE To follow along with a transcript and/or take notes for friends and family, go to www.lemonadamedia.com/show/mouthpeace shortly after the air date.Stay up to date with us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram at @LemonadaMedia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael and Pele have been taking this time in isolation for some meaningful heart-to-hearts. Today they discuss the collective trauma of going through a global pandemic, and how we can each come out of this with more love for ourselves, for our families, and for each other. Mostly suitable for work, but it gets deep.What? You don’t already follow Michael and Pele on social media? Get on it! Find Pele on Instagram @PelePels and Michael is on Instagram and Twitter @mosesbread72.You’ll definitely want to check out our fantastic sponsors of this week’s episode: Do you want your masked face to glow with the light of all natural ingredients? We do! Get 15% off your True Botanicals order at truebotanicals.com/MOUTHPEACE with promo code MOUTHPEACE Is there something preventing you from achieving your goals? BetterHelp online counseling is there for you! Visit betterhelp.com/MOUTHPEACE and get a 10% discount with promo code MOUTHPEACE Subscribe to Seki Cooking on Youtube, the new cooking channel from the Bennett Family!To follow along with a transcript and/or take notes for friends and family, go to www.lemonadamedia.com/show/mouthpeace shortly after the air date.Stay up to date with us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram at @LemonadaMedia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With everyone at home and around family all day long, chances are high that some awkward conversations may come up. Michael and Pele talk with Cam Poter and KarenLee Poter, hosts of the Sex Talk With My Mom podcast, about having open communication with your kids and family members and tackling those difficult conversations head-on. Listen in for Michael’s elaborate plan for Pele that he’s putting in his will. Helix: helixsleep.com/peace BetterHelp: betterhelp.com/mouthpeace See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Laila Ali is a four-time undefeated boxing world champion and the daughter of Muhammad Ali. Laila is also a fitness & wellness advocate, and a loving, dedicated parent. She joins Michael and Pele for a conversation on what it was like growing up with Muhammad Ali as her father, staying true to yourself no matter what room you walk into, and how she tries to pass down important lessons about nutrition and faith to her children. Plus, how do Michael, Pele and Laila all draw boundaries between “parent time” and “partner time”? Little Passports: littlepassports.com offer code: MOUTHPEACE BetterHelp: betterhelp.com/mouthpeace Literati: literati.com/mouthpeace Helix: helixsleep.com/peace Laila Ali: lailaali.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As of now, there’s still a U.S. presidential election happening this November, and some say it’s the biggest presidential election of all time. This week, Michael and Pele talk with Democratic political strategist Michael Starr Hopkins about the 2020 election. Hopkins gives his recommendation for Biden’s VP pick, and they talk about how reparations and marijuana legalization naturally go hand-in-hand.  Roman: getroman.com/peace BetterHelp: betterhelp.com/mouthpeace Literati: literati.com/mouthpeace First Alert: firstalert.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael and Pele homeschool their three daughters, so they have some experience managing their days with the whole family together at home. But even for them, this new reality is challenging. In today’s episode, they reflect on how they’re staying sane while at home all day every day, how their kids are coping with all of this, and how Michael’s ashy feet made Pele worry there was something seriously wrong with him. Theragun: theragun.com/mouthpeace Little Passports: ​littlepassports.com offer code MOUTHPEACE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are sports ever coming back? Today, Pele gets some much-needed alone time and calls Michael from a separate room in the Bennett Bunker. They share their thoughts on how strange it is that we’re all living in a world without sports, and Michael leaks the chatter he’s hearing about one way the NFL might deal with this and still try to play the 2020 season. Audible: audible.com/stories or text stories to 500-500 Little Passports: ​littlepassports.com offer code MOUTHPEACE Helix: helixsleep.com/PEACE Roman: getroman.com/peace See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When two Super Bowl Champions (also both on the Seattle Seahawks All-Decade Team) who are used to always winning suddenly experience an epic loss...they must be going head-to-head with their wives. No contest here. On today’s episode, Cliff Avril and his wife Tia Avril join Michael and Pele for a fierce conversation on the role of women in the NFL, and the sports and media world in general. Whose responsibility is it to stand up for women’s rights and equality in sports? What should the NFL do to take big steps forward on this issue? Literati Books: literati.com/mouthpeace Theragun: theragun.com/mouthpeace Abide app: abide.co/mouthpeace See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two Super Bowl champions in the same room is about as close as we get to sports these days. Michael’s younger brother, Super Bowl Champ Martellus Bennett, and his accomplished wife Siggi Bennett join Michael and Pele on this week’s episode. The four talk about the NFL, sibling rivalry, parenting, retirement, their dreams, and living outside the box. Helix: helixsleep.com/peace See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael and Pele have been together since high school. From marriage, to having kids, to picking up and moving around to multiple NFL cities, they’ve developed lots of opinions about just about everything. One topic they have a lot of opinions about? S-E-X. In this episode, they explore communication in the bedroom, the use of sex as a bargaining chip in relationships, and the idea of a #sexualwarmup. Abide app: abide.co/mouthpeace First Alert: visit firstalert.com  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

**New Lemonada Media Show Alert** In the Bubble with Andy Slavitt. We are now in the early stages of something we’ve never seen before: a global pandemic. In addition to our health, social isolation and economic uncertainty have left us scrambling to understand our new normal and wondering what the future holds. From his own bubble, health care leader, turnaround expert and #stayhome architect Andy Slavitt is making it his mission to give Americans critical information in real-time but also hope for a path forward. He reminds us of what we can achieve and the deep sense of solidarity that we need during these trying times. Andy is joined each week by leading scientists, cultural icons, and political leaders—together, they will help us process, understand, and adjust to the changes around us. Subscribe now to In The Bubble with Andy Slavitt where ever you get your podcasts.https://www.patreon.com/inthebubble Patreon See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We all need some comfort right now. And what better comfort than talking about food? Michael and Pele tell their story of a multicultural dinner they hosted recently for friends and family that taught everyone in the room something they didn’t know. Then, they talk with James Beard Award-winning chef Edouardo Jordan about his roots in Southern cooking, the struggles of breaking through as a black man in the culinary world, and the ongoing debate of jerk chicken versus oxtails. Plus, Chef Jordan gives us all an exclusive Pro Tip you can use in your kitchen during social distancing.  Get Roman: getroman.com/peace Better Help: Betterhelp.com/mouthpeace Audible: audible.com/mouthpeace or text mouthpeace to 500-500 Helix: helixsleep.com/peace See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's a lot to be nervous about right now. With so much uncertainty in the world, it's important to hear stories about real, authentic love. This week, Michael and Pele give us some good laughs as they talk with Tobe & Fat, a power couple in the Houston music community that have plenty to share about their experience as friends, partners, lovers, and business partners. Get a refreshing listen for your ears, as we all do our best to stay inside and keep our communities healthy. Follow Tobe @tobenwigwe Follow Fat @tobecallsmefat Listen to FAM: For All Moms from Audioboom, listen on your favorite podcast app! First Alert: visit firstalert.com  Better Help: Betterhelp.com/Mouthpeace See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael and Pele talk about their feelings about over-policing in black and brown communities. They speak with Flint Taylor, Chicago civil rights attorney and author of The Torture Machine, to explore the history of police violence in America, as well as the impacts of that history on the present day.Read Flint Taylor’s book, The Torture Machine: Racism and Police Violence in ChicagoListen to Good Kids: How Not To Raise An Asshole https://www.lemonadamedia.com/show/good-kids/First Alert: visit firstalert.com Blinkist: Blinkist.com/MouthpeaceAbide app: abide.co/mouthpeaceBetter Help: Betterhelp.com/MouthpeaceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week’s episode, Michael and Pele get the inside scoop from former presidential candidate and lifelong punk rocker Beto O’Rourke. He just endorsed Joe Biden for president, but what other revelations does he have for Michael and Pele? Listen in as they discuss whether Beto is on anyone’s short list to be a vice presidential candidate in 2020. Also, a surprise announcement related to the 2024 race for the presidency!Listen to Questlove Supreme from iHeartRadio Podcastsblinkist.com/mouthpeace betterhelp.com/mouthpeace code MOUTHPEACESubscribe to With Friends Like These podcastListen to the new podcast Hall of ShameSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pele grew up Mormon. Michael grew up Baptist. This week, the couple discuss how they bring their religions into their blended family. Later in the episode, they are joined by Dr. Eddie Glaude, the chair of the African American Studies department at Princeton University and a religious scholar, to consider how religion and blues-soaked hope can influence their lives, their parenting, and their pursuit of a world filled with more justice and love. ● https://GetRoman.com/peace ● https://www.firstalert.com ● https://www.audible.com/mouthpeace or text mouthpeace to 500-500 ● Tremendous Upside with Chamique Holdsclaw: https://www.tremendousupside.org/ ● Talkin Seahawks with Joe Fann: https://art19.com/shows/talkin-seahawks ●https://www.betterhelp.com/mouthpeace code MOUTHPEACESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael and Pele discuss the ways they’ve seen addiction, drugs and drug policy impact people and communities. They bring on Freeway Rick Ross, who shares how and why he stopped dealing drugs, his experience in prison, and how his name was stolen. The episode then turns to redemption, second chances, and what Freeway hopes his legacy will be.‘Freeway Rick Ross is Dreaming’ in LA Magazine: https://www.lamag.com/citythinkblog/freeway-rick-is-dreaming/Freeway Rick Ross on Instagram: @freewayrickyFirstalert.combetterhelp.com/mouthpeace code MOUTHPEACESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's episode, Michael and Pele explore Michael’s decision to sit out the national anthem for several seasons and how it affected their family. They are joined by the great Dr. John Carlos, who raised his fist high from the Olympic medal podium in 1968. Michael, Pele and Dr. Carlos discuss that moment, the aftermath and sports activism today.betterhelp.com/MOUTHPEACE HelloFresh.com/10peaceThe John Carlos Story: The Sports Moment That Changed the World: https://www.zinnedproject.org/materials/john-carlos-storySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael and Pele discuss their thoughts about concussions and whether Michael will retire from the NFL. They bring on retired NFL player Dawan Landry and his wife, Dominique Lee-Fong Landry (Dom), to help them envision life after retirement, and to process Pele & Dom’s ever-present fear of concussions and CTE. https://www.manscaped.com/ code PEACEbetterhelp.com/mouthpeace code MOUTHPEACEFirstalert.comDom’s website: https://imfitenough.com/about/Find Dom on insta @fit_enough Find Dawan on insta Two6FitSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the very first episode of Mouthpeace, Michael and Pele pull back the curtain on their personal lives. We hear them argue about how they met, how becoming a parent made Michael a better NFL player, and the unique blend of their marriage and families. Wondery, The Athletic and The LeadFirst AlertSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael Bennett is a unicorn. The NFL defensive lineman for the Dallas Cowboys, is both a Super Bowl Champion and self-described feminist. Pele Bennett is no slacker either: she’s a food advocate and a skilled Polynesian dancer. Together, the Bennetts have taken on everything from racial justice work to authoring a children’s book to parenting three daughters. (Did we mention they’re high-school sweethearts?) In Mouthpeace, the Bennetts invite listeners and guests into their professional and private lives to take on topics provocative and personal: from sitting out the national anthem to keeping their sex life fresh. Like Michael and Pele, Mouthpeace manages to be many things at once: hilarious, inquisitive, and unfiltered. NSFW: explicit content. First episode drops January 31, 2020.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.