Blocc Party: An Insecure Podcast

1: Issa & Prentice Reveal the Truth About Insecure’s Pilot

1 h 4 min · 13. maj 2026
episode 1: Issa & Prentice Reveal the Truth About Insecure’s Pilot cover

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In this very first episode of Blocc Party: An Insecure Podcast, hosts Issa Rae and Prentice Penny take a walk down memory lane. The duo catches us up on the journey to making the pilot, the origin of Issa’s mirror raps, the windy search for a director, fighting for “Black Girl Tragic” representation, their favorite casting moments, and the love story at the heart of the series. New episodes drop every Wednesday on HOORAE’s YouTube Channel [https://www.youtube.com/@HOORAEMedia]. You can also listen wherever you get podcasts. This episode is sponsored by: ✔️ Blissy [https://blissy.com/insecure] - Wake up with clearer skin, smoother hair, and cooler sleep. Use code INSECURE for an extra 30% off. ✔️ BetterHelp [https://www.betterhelp.com/insecure] ✔️ Merit Beauty [https://www.meritbeauty.com] Be sure to follow @HOORAEMedia [https://www.youtube.com/@HOORAEMedia] on YouTube and across all platforms for updates and exclusive content, and to submit questions to be read live on the show.

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episode 3: Issa & Prentice Talk Solange, Secret Black Meetings & Directing with Melina Matsoukas | Insecure S1E3 Rewatch artwork

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