Nia Long on Love, the 90’s & Michael Jackson
Baby, this is Keke Palmer
Wondery
4.7 • 1.2K Ratings
🗓️ 21 April 2026
⏱️ 75 minutes
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Summary
Nia Long pulls up and it quickly turns into two besties at a sleepover! We’re talking dating with intention and fun, pouring into yourself as a mother, and stepping into the iconic role of matriarch Catherine Jackson in 'Michael.' Nia and Keke revisit why the ’90s were THAT era (including the time she met Michael Jackson himself!) and celebrate the films that defined a generation, from 'The Best Man' to 'Soul Food' to 'Boyz n the Hood.' Some things never go out of style… and Nia Long is definitely one of them.
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| 0:00.0 | My guest today is Beauty Personified, a legendary actress with the film catalog that touches every facet of black love, friendship, family, and sisterhood. |
| 0:10.4 | She stole our hearts as Nina and Love Jones, defined an era in the best man, and now she's stepping into the matriarchal role of Catherine Jackson in Michael. |
| 0:20.3 | For decades, she has carried a softness and a strength, |
| 0:23.7 | a quiet power that always filled the room. |
| 0:26.4 | She's built a life while raising two sons |
| 0:28.9 | and remains a symbol of grace and presence in every chapter. |
| 0:32.7 | Yes, the Nealong. |
| 0:35.1 | And today, we're getting into the woman behind the glow. Because baby, this is Kiki Palmer. |
| 0:41.7 | No matter what we're doing in the car, just chilling, pop on Amazon music, sit back and listen. |
| 0:46.7 | Life, love, sex, science, covering it all. Especially the bad because money always involved. |
| 0:50.9 | No matter what it is, we're going to make it make sense. Nothing else will do but kick it with the homies and kids. |
| 0:55.0 | So grab you a drink and a snack you with joy and get into the vibe that only one is your |
| 1:00.0 | girl. |
| 1:01.0 | Baby, this, this is Kiki. |
| 1:04.0 | Baby, this is Kiki Poma, yeah. |
| 1:09.0 | Okay, guys, please welcome the one, the only, Nia Long. |
| 1:18.9 | My girl, my girl. |
| 1:22.6 | Kiki, do you laugh me? |
| 1:24.4 | All day. |
| 1:25.7 | All day. |
| 1:28.4 | Oh, hi, babe. So good to have you on the podcast. |
| 1:32.1 | I'm so happy to be here. You look so stunning. |
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