Michelle Obama ignores UK podcast hosts' compromise request

Michelle Obama has launched a new podcast called "IMO" with her brother, Craig Robinson. However, the name is similar to an existing UK-based podcast called "In My Opinion," which has been running since 2020. The UK hosts, Uzoma, DT, and Marvin Mulinde, are worried that Michelle's celebrity status could hurt their show's visibility. In a viral TikTok video, the British hosts reached out to Michelle Obama, asking if they could find a way to share the name. They mentioned they get around seven million views a month and fear losing listeners due to the confusion. The hosts respect Michelle and even enjoy her podcast, hoping for a collaboration in the future. They have not pursued legal action since they recognize that Michelle is not infringing on any trademark laws. The Mulinde brothers started their podcast to discuss important issues like health awareness while keeping the tone light and entertaining. Meanwhile, Michelle's podcast has faced some criticism and has not attracted high ratings yet. In her first episodes, she shared personal stories, including some marital challenges with former President Barack Obama. There have been rumors about their relationship as they have been seen separately at several public events. Despite this, Michelle remains optimistic about connecting with listeners through her conversations.