REGINA & REINA KING on Sisterhood, Family, and Finding Your “Other Half” | IMO

Описание: Sisters Regina King and Reina King join Michelle Obama and Craig Robinson for a funny, heartfelt conversation about what it means to grow up together—and stay connected through every season of life. From childhood memories in Windsor Hills/Baldwin Hills (double dutch drama, living-room plays, and “the couch you can’t sit on”) to navigating work, identity, and the shifting dynamics that come with age, the Kings reflect on the bond they’ve built as sisters and creative partners.

[00:00:00] Kneeling on rice vs. “the rest of these licks”
[00:00:44] Welcome to IMO + catching up in L.A.
[00:02:53] Introducing Regina & Reina King
[00:04:34] First impressions: “Why don’t I live here?”
[00:05:43] What it was really like growing up in L.A.
[00:06:19] Windsor Hills/Baldwin Hills: neighborhood stories & change
[00:07:50] Outside play, kids on the block, and why it’s different now
[00:08:57] Double dutch: the secret is having good turners
[00:10:02] Living-room shows and “the furniture you can’t sit on”
[00:11:17] Roller skating to acting: the moment it all started
[00:12:56] School vs. the industry: refusing the “small school” route
[00:13:51] Going back to regular school after working on TV
[00:14:55] Being the only kid on set—and bumping heads with the teacher
[00:16:11] Sisters then and now: closeness, space, and growing up fast
[00:24:20] Younger sibling in the older sibling’s shadow
[00:25:27] Moving out at 17: independence, income, and no more dishes
[00:28:21] Who apologizes more? Repairing after conflict
[00:30:02] “My Other Half”: the poem that said it all
[00:31:24] What their mom did to protect their bond
[00:36:13] Favorite projects and career highlights
[00:42:47] Listener question: bonding with a sister 27 years younger
[00:55:29] Me and You wine: honoring Ian and keeping his spirit close
[01:01:47] A toast to Ian, community, and sisterhood

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About IMO with Michelle Obama & Craig Robinson

Michelle Obama and her big brother Craig Robinson bring their unique experiences and candid perspectives to a range of personal dilemmas, from the everyday to the existential. Each week, they’re joined by a special guest to tackle audience questions with practical advice, terrific stories, and plenty of laughs. From dating and relationships to parenting and financial planning, IMO sees the iconic First Lady at her most relaxed and honest. This podcast will leave you laughing, reflecting, and feeling more prepared to tackle life’s challenges.

About Michelle Obama

Michelle’s passion for storytelling has set sales records, garnered awards and accolades, and earned her global acclaim. Her memoir, Becoming, spent over 130 weeks on the New York Times Bestsellers list, sold more than 17 million copies worldwide, and won a Grammy Award. American Factory, the first film produced by her and her husband Barack Obama’s media company Higher Ground, won the Academy Award for Best Documentary in 2020. Upon its release in 2020, The Michelle Obama Podcast was the most successful original in Spotify history, bringing in more women listeners over 40 than any other podcast. Through the Obama Foundation, she founded the Girls Opportunity Alliance, which supports adolescent girls' education and empowerment around the world.

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About Craig Robinson

Craig is the Executive Director of the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) and host of the Higher Ground podcast Ways To Win with Hall of Fame coach John Calipari. From 2017-2020, he served as the vice president of Player Development and Minor League Operations for the NBA’s New York Knicks. Previously, he was a Division I head men’s basketball coach at Oregon State and Brown, and spent more than a decade working as a trader in the investment banking industry. Most importantly, he is a husband and father of four.

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About Higher Ground

Higher Ground was founded by President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama in 2018 to tell powerful stories that entertain, inform, and inspire—while elevating new and diverse voices in the entertainment industry. Learn more at https://highergroundmedia.com/

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