I'm Sorry
This is a podcast about apologies. Each week, our hosts unpack the latest and greatest in Twitter gaffes, petty beef, and not-so-subtle shade. Forgive? Forget? Or cancel? Listen to comedians Hoja Lopez, Mohanad Elshieky, and Kiki Monique process our public and personal controversies together. Let’s debate when to let stuff go and when to say #ImSorry. Click the following link to subscribe to I'm Sorry Premium, and get access to an extra I'm Sorry episode with your favorite hosts every week: https://anchor.fm/imsorrypremium/subscribe
Introducing: Podcrushed (featuring Eddie Redmayne)

We’re turning our feed over to one of our favorite podcasts: Podcrushed. Every week, hosts Penn Badgley (acclaimed actor from Netflix’s YOU), Nava Kavelin, and Sophie Ansari interview artists, authors, and experts to explore the tender, turbulent world of middle school, and relive the canon events of adolescence that shaped them.
From first crushes and heartbreaks, to family dynamics and identity formation, Podcrushed brings equal parts levity and gravity to every conversation, with guests like Ariana Grande, Matthew McConaughey, Jenna Ortega…and, as you’ve no doubt guessed from the title of this episode, Eddie Redmayne...
Introducing: The Dylan Hour with Dylan Mulvaney

We’re thrilled to invite you to The Dylan Hour, a weekly cocktail party hosted by Dylan Mulvaney, from Lemonada Media. In this fun weekly video podcast, Dylan sips and spills with some of her favorite girls, gays, and theys — featuring pop stars, Broadway belters, actors, authors, like Glennon Doyle, Margaret Cho and even her own dad!
The Dylan Hour is a delightful, 1960s-inspired, pink confection of a podcast. Life can be stressful, and everyone needs time to unwind and have a little fun! So, set your worries aside, grab a drink or a mocktail, and join the p...
Introducing: Talk Easy with Sam Fragoso

We’re excited to introduce you to a show we know you’ll love: Talk Easy. Hosted by Sam Fragoso, Talk Easy is a weekly series of intimate conversations with artists, activists, and politicians—where people sound like people.
Today, we’re joined by cook and food writer Alison Roman! We discuss her new dessert cookbook Sweet Enough, her early years as a restaurant pastry chef, and the chaotic conditions of working in the service industry. Then, Roman describes working at the experimental bakery Milk Bar in New York City, hosting cooking videos at Bon Appétit, and event...
Listen Now: Being Trans

We’re dropping something special in your feed this week- we’re reexploring BEING Trans. BEING Trans was the first series of its type when it premiered in 2022- it’s reality TV for your ears. No scripts, no interviews, just real life as it happens. The show follows four trans people as they go about their lives in Los Angeles. You’ll be there for the highs and the lows, the messy, complicated, beautiful moments that make us who we are.
Trans people don’t often get to tell their own stories, in their own voices, on their o...
Introducing: Work with Erika Ayers Badan

Most everybody has to work. Most everything has changed about work. Join Erika Badan -- CEO of Food52, former CEO of Barstool Sports and author of Nobody Cares About Your Career -- as she candidly navigates what’s great about work, what’s terrible at work, and what you need to know to make work, work for you.
You're about to hear a clip from the debut episode of Work, where Erika breaks down the realities of work, leadership, and career growth. She shares why she started the podcast, the importance of learning on the job, and why...
Reckoning with Pop Culture with Aisha Harris, Postpartum Progress, Regal Beagles

A new pill could help hundreds of thousands of women who suffer from postpartum depression each year. Thousands of beagles are celebrating one year of freedom after being rescued from an inhumane breeding facility. And V chats with NPR culture critic Aisha Harris about her new book, “Wannabe: Reckonings with the Pop Culture That Shapes Me,” and what it means to be a critical consumer of pop culture media.
Follow Aisha Harris @craftingmystyle on Twitter and @aha88 on Instagram.
Keep up with V on TikTok @underthedesknews and on Twitter @VitusSpehar. And stay up to date with...
Great Art, Bad People with Claire Dederer, River Rights, Greening Up Gaming

A deluge of money is streaming into the southwest to incentivize people to save the Colorado River. The long-awaited video game “Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom” has gamers talking about their carbon footprint. Then, what are we to do with art we love made by people we don’t? V chats with author and critic Claire Dederer, whose latest book, Monsters: A Fan’s Dilemma, explores our relationship with music, films, and other art in the wake of #MeToo. Can we, and should we, separate the art from the artist?
Note: This conversation contains mention of abuse...
Introducing Pop Culture Happy Hour

We're sharing an episode from a podcast we love called Pop Culture Happy Hour. In this episode, Aisha Harris talks to Brittany Luse and Odie Henderson about the three-decade run of the Maury Povich show and the end of an era as he retires. Listen to Pop Culture Happy Hour wherever you get your podcasts.
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Listen to This: Stressing in My Flesh Suit (with Mike Birbiglia)

If you like I’m Sorry, we think you’ll LOVE Funny Cuz It’s True with Elyse Myers. In this episode, Mike Birbiglia joins Elyse to talk about his new Broadway show “The Old Man and The Pool,” and how he makes a show about death and mortality funny. Mike gets into his creative process around joke writing, like how he got underneath the meaning behind a joke about his car accident and a drunk driver. Plus, he tells Elyse why he thinks performing comedy is like stripping.
Each week on Funny Cuz It’s True, host...
Listen to This: Let’s Talk About Sex, Baby! with Margaret Cho

The team behind I’m Sorry is so excited to share Raised by Ricki, hosted by Ricki Lake herself alongside TV personality and digital creator Kalen Allen. In this episode, iconic comedian, actress, and musician Margaret Cho joins Ricki and Kalen to talk about sex work, sex positivity, and how society’s views on all things sex have evolved since the 90s. She talks about her time as a phone sex worker, how working at a leather dildo shop kickstarted her LGBTQIA+ advocacy, and her memories of how The Ricki Lake Show handled sex-related topics in the 90s – and what s...
Listen to This: Deck the Hallmark with Bran, Dan, and V

Hallmark has become an expert at cranking out holiday movies. And Brandon Gray and Daniel Thompson have become experts at watching and reviewing them. In this episode of V Interesting from Lemonada Media, V brings on these good friends to duke it out over which Hallmark movies are actually good and to share everything they’ve learned about the Hallmark universe, like how the network has evolved under new leadership. As hosts of the popular Deck the Hallmark podcast, Bran and Dan have a whole sleighful to unload.
About V Interesting: Sometimes TikTok superstar V Spe...
Workin' On It Holiday Special

The team behind I’m Sorry is excited to share this special holiday episode of Workin’ On It.
On Workin' On It, Meghan Trainor and her big brother Ryan Trainor get more honest than ever before. The sibling duo takes on a new topic each week, shares their stories, and brings listeners into the conversation. From becoming a new mom, to navigating Hollywood, to mental health, and everything in between, Meghan, Ryan, and friends get into the nitty gritty of their lives and leave no details behind. Prepare to laugh, cry, and hopefully learn something new. ...
Listen to This: Closed Mouths Don’t Get Gifts (with Paul Scheer)

The team behind I’m Sorry is so excited to share Add to Cart, hosted by Kulap Vilaysack and SuChin Pak. In this episode, Ku and Su catch up on life with baby Emerald, who arrived during her mother’s peak szn (a.k.a the holidays). That also means it’s time to check in with the gift-giving master Paul Scheer. Santa Scheer is back with gift guide 3.0, nerdy edition, which includes everything from collectible Blu-Ray movies to banana-dressing board games. Plus, he’s got a hot tip on how to prepare for the unexpected gift scenario.
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Flashback Friday: White People Ruin Everything (with W. Kamau Bell)

Listen again as Hoja, Kiki, and Mohanad have a candid conversation about race, racism, and “wokeness” with comedian and host of CNN's United Shades of America, W. Kamau Bell. They talk about Kamau’s experience meeting the KKK, his Emmy-nominated documentary about Bill Cosby, and getting white people to “do the work.” Plus, Hoja steals a cat, Kiki feuds with a delivery driver, and Mohanad demands an apology from his super on this week’s Sorry Not Sorry.
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Flashback Friday: Every Facebook Apology Ever (Part 2)

Listen back as V Spehar – TikTok superstar, The Under the Desk News anchor, and host of the podcast V Interesting – joins Hoja, Mohanad, and Kiki to break down all of Facebook’s most recent controversies. They cover Mark Zuckerberg’s congressional testimonies, the Facebook Papers, and the future of the company as Meta. Plus, Mohanad says sorry to his cat and Hoja apologizes for an awkward elevator encounter on this week’s Sorry Not Sorry.
Please note, I’m Sorry contains mature themes and may not be appropriate for all listeners.
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Flashback Friday: Every Facebook Apology Ever

Listen again as Hoja, Kiki, and Mohanad take a deep dive into the history of Facebook, from Zuckerberg’s shady 2003 hot-or-not website FaceMash, to the election-swaying, misinformation-spreading, outrage-amplifying social network we know (and hate) today. They talk about their first memories of Facebook, the worst misinformation their family members have shared, and why, despite their better judgment, they just can’t seem to give it up. Plus, Hoja asks for an R-rated apology from her dog, and Kiki surprisingly says sorry to the anti-vaccine mandate crowd.
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Flashback Friday: Is Elon Musk Going to Destroy Twitter?

WHAT. IS. ELON. MUSK. DOING?!? Listen back as Kiki, Hoja, and Mohanad unpack the billionaire’s latest scheme alongside comedian and writer Ophira Eisenberg. They parse out his true motivations for buying Twitter, dissect his cult of personality, and take jabs at all the other Evil Billionaire Stuff he’s been up to. Plus, Hoja visits a psychic, Kiki educates us on elevator etiquette, and Mohanad learns what it’s like to be a single cat dad on this week’s Sorry Not Sorry.
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Listen to This: We Go Off Script with Andy Cohen!

Cameras, real people, and no script. Anything could happen. In this episode of Raised By Ricki from Lemonada Media, Ricki Lake and Kalen Allen are joined by Andy Cohen, executive producer of “The Real Housewives” and “Watch What Happens Live!” Andy talks about his lifelong love of reality TV and talk shows, the inspiration behind “The Real Housewives,” and how he first became a host. Plus, Ricki dishes on her time as the headmistress of “Charm School.”
In the 1990s, a generation of kids, teens, and young adults got home, kicked off their sneakers, and settled down in f...
Flashback Friday: Every Man Who Owes Taylor Swift an Apology

Jake Gyllenhaal. Kanye West. Scooter Braun. Listen back as Hoja, Kiki, and Mohanad chronicle the many men who’ve needed to apologize to Taylor Swift over the years. They go through all her toxic exes, the decade-long drama between Taylor and Kanye, and her recent battle with Big Machine Records that led to her re-recording her albums. Plus, they investigate where ‘the scarf’ is today, and Hoja shows off her pipes with her rendition of “Teardrops On My Guitar (Hoja’s Version).”
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Listen to This: Faux News, Verified Scam, No More Wire Hangers

Hoja joins V Spehar, host of the podcast V Interesting, to chat about how CNN is shifting the way it covers news to mirror a right-wing media outlet. And how far would you go to get a blue checkmark on Instagram? We’ll hear about a verification scheme that cost users thousands of dollars. V and Hoja also weigh how effective some protesting tactics are – like wearing Handmaid’s Tales costumes and using coat hanger iconography – when fighting for reproductive rights. Plus, resources on how to safely receive emergency contraception and medical abortion pills. Later, V asks Hoja about public a...
Listen to This: When He’s Crying and Your Titty’s Out

Hoja and Kiki have never shared a conversation this intimate. On this episode of Good Sex from Lemonada Media, the two mine their sexual pasts to figure out who owes them apologies, and why they both prefer lovers who are a little rough around the edges. Plus, Kiki compares the dating scenes of NY and LA and Hoja helps her confront the shame that can accompany a dry spell.
Good sex is all about good communication. And we believe honest conversations are the best way to get there. That’s why we’ve asked duos of al...
If You Can’t Handle Kanye at His West, You Don’t Deserve Him at His East

This week, Hoja, Kiki, and Mohanad talk about everything: Kanye West, Brett Favre, Nia Long & Ime Udoka, Britt Barbie (aka the Period Ah Period Uh girl). But that’s not all. They get into office romances, adulting, self-help books, white people, monogamy, welfare reform, and… guavas? What doesn’t this episode have? Plus, Mohanad travels back to 1865, Kiki goes to Instagram jail, and Hoja gets superpowers on this week’s Sorry Not Sorry.
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Inside Adam Levine’s (Alleged) Affair

She will be loved. And her. And her. And also her. This week, Kiki, Hoja, and Mohanad dive deep into Adam Levine’s alleged affair with Instagram model Sumner Stroh. They get into the TikTok that started it all, the cringey DMs, Levine’s official statement, and the rumors that he and wife Behati Prinsloo secretly have an open relationship. Plus, the crew reacts to Kanye West’s claim that he’s never read a book, dig into the launch of Donda Academy, and chat about what they’d teach if they started their own schools (bagel-ometry, anyone?). And, Mohanad in...
King Charles and Queen Quinta

Hoja, Kiki, and Mohanad unpack everything Emmys – the winners (Succession, Abbott Elementary), the losers that should have been winners (Better Call Saul), and the straight-up losers (Jimmy Kimmel). Then, it’s Mohanad’s moment to shine as the crew breaks down the passing of Queen Elizabeth II. They talk about the new King Charles, the continuous media scrutiny of Meghan Markle, and the many many many apologies the royal family owes to former British colonies. Plus, Hoja gets stabbed, Kiki gets mellow (but not too mellow), and Mohanad gets his mic taken away on this week’s Sorry Not Sorry. <...
Hoja’s Harry Styles/Chris Pine Lesbian Fantasy

Hoja’s BFF Stacey joins the crew for a very special birthday celebration episode. Together, they answer some of life’s biggest questions: did Harry Styles spit on Chris Pine? Did Florence Pugh and Olivia Wilde make eye contact during Don’t Worry Darling’s 5-minute standing ovation? Which Chris is the best Chris??? Pine? Evans? Definitely not Pratt. Plus, Stacey reveals why she’s been a long-time Olivia Wilde hater, Hoja details her sexy Harry Styles/Chris Pine fantasy, and Kiki drops a hot take about a beloved cult classic movie.
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I’m Worried Darling

Hoja, Kiki, and Mohanad react to the drama surrounding Olivia Wilde’s upcoming film Don’t Worry Darling. They unpack Wilde’s relationship with Harry Styles, her beef with the movie’s star Florence Pugh, and the recently leaked video of her begging Shia LaBeouf to come back to set after he was allegedly fired. Then, they take a look at Netflix’s latest reality show Selling The OC and get into all of it: the Alexandras, Gio, Gio’s mom, the $106 million dollar house with the rotating bed. Plus, a conversation about the women of Euphoria, Sam Levinson’s new show wit...
The Paris Hilton Effect (with Tefi)

TikTok superstar Tefi joins Kiki, Hoja, and Mohanad to talk about everything early-2000s. And when I say everything, I mean everything – Paris Hilton, Britney Spears, Mariah Carey, J.Lo, Christina Aguilera, Shakira, Beyoncé, My Super Sweet 16, Pimp My Ride, The Hills, Mean Girls, The O.C., Hollister, Baby Phat, Bennifer 1.0, Bennifer 2.0, and more. Plus, Tefi answers your relationship questions about dealing with your boyfriend’s female friends and deciding whether or not to go long-distance.
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Are You There Kathy Hilton? It’s Me, Precious.

Kiki spills the tea on her recent Watch What Happens Live! appearance in which Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Kathy Hilton mistook award-winning artist Lizzo for the fictional character Precious. Plus, the hosts react to Jennette McCurdy’s new book, I'm Glad My Mom Died, and discuss the decades-long mistreatment of child actors in Hollywood. And, Mohanad reveals a hot (or – freezing cold, rather) take on this week’s I’m Sorry, But… segment that leaves Hoja questioning everything she knows.
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Inside the F-Factor Diet Controversy (with Emily Gellis)

Is Emily Gellis “fed up” with her feud against F-Factor founder Tanya Zuckerbrot? Kiki, Hoja, and Mohanad explore this and much, much more in today’s episode with the Emily Gellis herself. They talk about the hit new Wondery podcast Fed Up, why Emily thinks people are so enthralled with this story, and whether or not she would back down from this fight if Tanya were to apologize. Plus, Emily reveals who she would want to play her and Tanya in the hypothetical F-Factor scripted series. White ladies – listen up! Because this episode is for you.
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Leave Beyoncé Alone!

Kiki, Hoja, and Mohanad break down the litany of controversies surrounding Beyoncé’s new album, Renaissance – from Kelis’s accusations of “theft” to the removal of an ableist slur from the song “Heated.” Then, they discuss Netflix’s latest docuseries, The Most Hated Man on the Internet, and unpack comedian Dane Cook’s recent engagement to his “longtime love,” 23-year-old Kelsi Taylor. Plus, the crew reacts to a tantalizing listener apology about a workplace crush.
Please note, I’m Sorry contains mature themes and may not be appropriate for all listeners.
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Why Does Gen Z Hate Oprah? (with Kellie Carter Jackson and Leah Wright Rigueur)

Oprah Gail Winfrey. Harpo. The Queen of Daytime TV. This week, Hoja, Kiki, and Mohanad talk all things Oprah with historians, best friends, and hosts of the Oprahdemics podcast, Kellie Carter Jackson and Leah Wright Rigueur. They revisit the early days of The Oprah Winfrey Show, unpack some of the show’s most memorable moments (the wagon of fat, anyone?), and examine Oprah’s relationships with shady men like Dr. Oz, Dr. Phil, and Donald Trump. Plus, Kellie and Leah explain why Gen Z has it out for Lady O, and the crew reveals what they would buy if they...
White People Ruin Everything (with W. Kamau Bell)

Kiki, Hoja, and Mohanad have a candid conversation about race, racism, and “wokeness” with comedian and host of CNN's United Shades of America, W. Kamau Bell. They talk about Kamau’s experience meeting the KKK, his Emmy-nominated documentary about Bill Cosby, and getting white people to “do the work.” Plus, Hoja steals a cat, Kiki feuds with a delivery driver, and Mohanad demands an apology from his super on this week’s Sorry Not Sorry.
Please note, I’m Sorry contains mature themes and may not be appropriate for all listeners.
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Is Celebrity Trainer Tracy Anderson a Scammer?

Kiki takes Hoja and Mohanad on a deep dive into celebrity trainer Tracy Anderson’s lawsuit against former employee Megan Roup, who runs the popular workout app Sculpt Society. They get into Tracy’s questionable past, unpack her bizarre fitness and nutrition regime that she used with stars like Gwyneth Paltrow and Madonna, and debate whether or not someone should be able to copyright an exercise movement. Then, the trio reacts to this year’s Emmy nominations, and Hoja and Mohanad recount some of their most memorable TV audition horror stories. Plus, Mohanad introduces our sure-to-be-controversial new segment and the ho...
Flashback Friday: The Brands Are at It Again (with SuChin Pak)

Racism. Sexism. Sizeism. Hitler memes?!? This week, Hoja, Kiki, and Mohanad break down the reasons why some of our favorite brands need to apologize to us alongside SuChin Pak, journalist and co-host of the podcast Add to Cart. They also get into SuChin’s month of no shopping, the second coming of MTV Cribs, and what’s really inside Gwyneth Paltrow’s home spa. Plus, Hoja demands an apology from her hair, Kiki says sorry to all Target employees, and Mohanad gives his review of the Euphoria finale on this week’s Sorry Not Sorry.
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The Bad Guys Do Win: Rudy Giuliani, Woody Allen & More (with Vinny Thomas)

Rudy Giuliani “attacked” at a Staten Island supermarket. Woody Allen and Alec Baldwin go live on Instagram. Nancy Pelosi reads a poem and guest-stars on RuPaul’s Drag Race. WHAT is going on in the world?!? Hoja, Kiki, and Mohanad unpack it all with writer and comedian Vinny Thomas. Then, Vinny goes on a bad first date, Hoja says sorry to her mom, and Mohanad makes his life more miserable on this week’s Sorry Not Sorry. Plus, the crew reacts to an explosive listener apology you won’t want to miss!
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Who’s Getting Canceled in 2022? Mid-Year Check-In

Kiki, Hoja, and Mohanad take a look back at their predictions for who they think would get canceled in 2022 and give an update on some of their picks. The crew evaluates how the first half of the year has treated Wendy Williams, Harry and Meghan, Queen Elizabeth, JoJo Siwa, and more. Then, will Kiki and Mohanad add Hoja to the next cancellation list over her misguided declaration of love for landlords? Plus, the trio weighs in on a listener apology and Mohanad politely requests an apology from an adult man who bullied him over his decision to wear a...
What’s Going On With Mormon TikTok? (with V Spehar)

Kiki, Hoja, and Mohanad dive into the wonderful world of TikTok with V Spehar, founder of Under The Desk News and host of the new podcast V Interesting. Together they analyze their ‘For You’ pages, investigate what’s going on with Mormon MomTok, and learn the many signs and symbols of the soft-swinging community. Then, Mohanad tells us why we need to leave Britney alone, and Kiki recaps the latest from the January 6th hearings. Plus, V tells the story of seeing Pete Davidson and Kim Kardashian at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner.
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This Apology is Rainbow: I’m Sorry Pride Month Special

Hoja, Kiki, and Mohanad are joined by the epic Chicago drag queen Derry Queen for this special Pride month episode of I’m Sorry. They take a look back at some classic movies that don’t quite hold up in 2022, and celebrate new queer movies like Fire Island and Bros. They talk about gatekeeping within the LGBTQ community, the onslaught of anti-LGBTQ bills cropping up around the country, and of course, rainbow capitalism. Plus, the crew reveals their dream corporate pride collaborations (Himbo Tony the Tiger, anyone?), and Hoja gets not one but two apologies on this week’s Sorry...
Did Anyone Really Win Depp v. Heard?

Kiki, Hoja, and Mohanad react to the final verdict in the Johnny Depp v. Amber Heard trial. They analyze Johnny and Amber’s closing statements, speculate what this might mean for their respective careers, and lay out the broad cultural ramifications of this verdict. Plus, Kiki reviews the new Top Gun movie, Mohanad crosses paths with Dave Chappelle, and Hoja teaches her co-hosts some Venezuelan slang.
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Who Gave Paul and Janie COVID? (with Paul F. Tompkins & Janie Haddad Tompkins)

This episode has everything: pangolin parties, problematic parents, Paul F. and Janie Haddad Tompkins. Hoja, Kiki, and Mohanad sit down with the comedy supercouple to discuss some of life’s biggest questions: What is a smell made of? Who gave Janie and Paul COVID? What do the Johnny Depp v. Amber Heard trial and the January 6th Capitol attack have in common? (Hint: it’s poop.) Plus, the crew reacts to an apology from an I’m Sorry listener, and Hoja makes a gag-worthy revelation that leaves Paul on the verge of vomiting. It’s an episode not to be misse...