Angie Martinez IRL is a podcast series where real-life stories unfold and inspire. As a cornerstone of The Volume’s expansion beyond sports media, Angie Martinez IRL aims to give fans hungry for fresh perspective and honest conversation exactly what they have been waiting for. Angie Martinez IRL represents a push by The Volume into brand new territory. The show leverages Angie’s undisputed title as the “Voice of New York,” giving Big Apple royalty an even larger platform to connect with previously underserved audiences, while still maintaining her authentic voice.
After nearly 30 years talking New Yorkers through their commute on the mic at Hot 97, Angie’s new endeavor lifts her from local market legend to national treasure status. Angie Martinez IRL has charted its own path in the crowded sea of long-form interview podcasting. Where other shows are nearly steps on a promotional ladder, Angie Martinez gives celebrities a chance to slow down and reflect. Angie Martinez and her massive rolodex of famous friends are changing how we view celebrities with New York City flair—one interview at a time. Recent episodes feature Cardi B revealing her perspective on love and marriage, Ashanti talking about motherhood and grief, and Kelly Clarkson on divorce and mental health. It is this incredible range of topics presented with raw honesty and ushered onto the airwaves by a trusted voice that has made Angie Martinez IRL a beacon for exploring the magic of life and all of its complexities.
As one of the most trusted and authentic voices in the entertainment industry, Angie Martinez has all the tools to bring out never-before-heard stories from her A-List conversation partners. Her previous decades of interviewing, reporting, and reacting as a co-host on one of the nation's most listened radio shows imbues her eponymous podcast with the prestige of a cultural cornerstone. In short, Angie Martinez IRL is the culmination of a legacy of storytelling.
Angie Martinez’s established persona and previous hosting work not only gives her a cultural cache less experienced hosts only dream of, but it ports over an entire audience who have spent years with Angie’s voice coming out of their speakers. And that audience is making themselves known; breakout videos featuring episode highlights garner thousands of comments from fans praising Angie Martinez IRL’s unfussy format and raw honesty.
Even after three years of internet-breaking conversation, Angie Martinez IRL shows no sign of slowing down. In recent months, Angie has posted interviews with legends across music and film ranging from Oscar winner Regina King, to Hip-Hop titan Jim Jones, to global sensation Cynthia Erivo. Time and time again, Angie's genuine vulnerability brings about unforgettable moments of honesty. She is not afraid to “go there,” and her guests come along for the ride.
Even though Angie Martinez IRL is a pure extension of its host, the show is the culmination of a whole team operating in peak form. From set design to talent booking, Angie and the production team have created a whole world for real, raw, and honest conversations on the mic. The set is lush and cozy, and the editing style is relaxed and natural, allowing topics to unfold naturally. The whole production comes together to make the audience feel like part of the interview, sitting in with long-time friends chatting with Angie candidly about life’s dramatic ups and downs.
When Angie Martinez IRL launched, it was important to her and the rest of the team that this new endeavor lives up to the lofty standard of the rest of Angie’s immaculate CV. In the process of maintaining world-class quality, the team firmly established the legendary host as one of the most versatile and authentic voices in podcasting. From the early episodes of Angie Martinez IRL, fans had already reached ride or die status. Commenters were quick to point out that Angie “deserves some kind of journalistic award” at the release of her very first episode—and it’s an energy fans have maintained throughout the show's entire run.
Angie Martinez IRL delivers fans a new perspective on all sorts of A-List celebrities, with unparalleled exclusive access that has fans clamoring for new episodes. Massive stars actively seek out Angie Martinez IRL as a respite from the copy paste interviews that dot the usual press tour. This trust, developed over years of building a sterling reputation, gives Angie exclusive access to some of the industry's most elusive voices. Multiple episodes reached 1M views, with many more steadily climbing to that number. The Angie Martinez IRL team’s ability to pick evergreen guests has also paid dividends, with swaths of new fans giving their takes in the comments of videos that are now well over 2 years old. All that candid conversation has earned Angie Martinez IRL over 500k followers across socials, with Angie’s personal account now blossoming to well over 1 million.
