Michelle Obama’s Podcast Flops Despite Star-Studded Lineup

Former First Lady Michelle Obama’s latest media venture, the IMO podcast, is proving to be a massive flop despite her high-profile status and a lineup featuring Hollywood celebrities.

Launched under the Obamas’ media company, Higher Ground, the podcast aimed to provide a space for “honest questions” and “thoughtful conversations” about life. However, Americans don’t seem interested, as evidenced by abysmal viewership numbers.

A Podcast No One Asked For

The IMO podcast, co-hosted by Michelle and her brother Craig Robinson, had its latest episode featuring Hollywood actor Seth Rogen discussing Alzheimer’s disease. Yet, the episode only managed 7,100 views in 15 hours—a disastrous turnout considering Michelle Obama’s global name recognition.

For comparison:
🔹 Unknown content creators on YouTube pull in higher numbers in minutes
🔹 Michelle Obama, a former First Lady, and a Hollywood celebrity still couldn’t generate significant traction
🔹 Despite mainstream media promotion, people just aren’t interested

It’s clear: Americans are done with out-of-touch elitists.

Cringe-Worthy Promotion Goes Viral for the Wrong Reasons

Michelle and Craig’s attempt to drum up excitement only added to the awkwardness. In a bizarre TikTok clip, Michelle excitedly announced the launch of IMO, while Craig stood awkwardly in the background. The video was widely mocked online.

🎥 WATCH:

“Hey TikTok! It’s Michelle Obama and I’m here with my big brother, Craig!” Michelle Obama said as her brother lurked in the background.

“We’re excited to announce the launch of our new podcast called IMO with Michelle Obama and Craig Robinson!” Michelle said.

“And we just posted the trailer if you want to check it out!” Craig Robinson added.

🚨 Social media reactions were brutal. 🚨

🔹 “Why does this feel like an awkward hostage video?”
🔹 “They thought people would be excited for this? No one cares.”
🔹 “When will these elitists realize America has moved on from them?”

It seems Americans aren’t interested in lectures from the Obamas anymore.

Why Is It Failing?

Despite the mainstream media’s desperate attempts to keep the Obamas relevant, this podcast flopped for several reasons:

1️⃣ Americans Are Tired of Out-of-Touch Elites – People don’t want another Obama sermon disguised as “thoughtful conversation.”
2️⃣ Lack of Authenticity – The forced promotion, scripted conversations, and predictable left-wing messaging make it cringe-worthy and boring.
3️⃣ Media Overload – Americans already get Obama-approved narratives from CNN, MSNBC, and late-night talk shows. Why tune in to yet another platform regurgitating the same tired talking points?

At this point, the Obamas are quickly becoming irrelevant.

The Bigger Picture: The Fall of Obama’s Influence?

This podcast’s failure is part of a larger pattern:

🔹 Obama’s endorsement power has weakened—his support didn’t stop key Democratic losses in 2022 and 2024.
🔹 Liberal media projects keep failing—from CNN+ to Michelle’s book tours drawing lackluster crowds.
🔹 People are waking up to the hypocrisy—the Obamas continue to preach about equality while living in multi-million-dollar mansions and vacationing with billionaires.

Americans are no longer buying the act.

Final Thoughts

Michelle Obama may have once been a Democratic darling, but IMO’s failure proves that Americans have moved on.

The Obamas’ media empire is crumbling, and no amount of Hollywood guests or forced enthusiasm can revive it.

What do you think? Is Michelle’s podcast flopping because people are rejecting elitist propaganda? Let us know in the comments! 🚨