Michelle Obama's Podcast Sparks Feud Over Name Conflict, UK Podcasters Claim Revenue Loss

Michelle Obama's new podcast, 'In My Opinion' (IMO), launched in March, is facing challenges in engagement and audience retention, with reports of only 11,000 views for its latest episode shortly after release. The podcast's title has come under scrutiny as it shares the same name with a UK podcast that has been active since 2020, leading the original hosts to claim a negative impact on their revenue and emotional well-being. The hosts of the UK podcast, Uzome, Mulinde, and DT, have expressed their distress over the name clash, stating that it has affected their visibility and searchability. Despite their attempts to reach out to Obama's team for a resolution, they have yet to receive a response. Meanwhile, the IMO podcast is underperforming on various platforms, ranking lower than expected amid rising competition. Critics have labeled the podcast a 'flop,' suggesting that it fails to resonate with listeners as intended.