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In The Room

Hosted by Alisa M · news · EN · 24 episodes

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In The Room is where culture meets Hollywood and the conversations you don’t hear finally get said out loud.Hosted by industry insiders Ali & Alisa, this podcast pulls back the curtain on entertainment, power, race, and the business behind the headlines. From real studio politics to career pivots, creative survival, and the wins and losses nobody posts about, we’re having the honest conversations you only hear when you’re actually… in the room.If you care about Black creatives, industry tea, real strategy, and unfiltered takes — pull up a chair.We’ll save you a seat.

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What is In The Room about?

In The Room is where culture meets Hollywood and the conversations you don’t hear finally get said out loud. Hosted by industry insiders Ali & Alisa, this podcast pulls back the curtain on entertainment, power, race, and the business behind the headlines.

Who hosts In The Room?

In The Room is hosted by Alisa M. The show has published 24 episodes to date.

What has In The Room covered recently?

Recent episodes include "The Business of Belief" (31 July 2026, 41 minutes), "When Did Hollywood Become the Hunger Games?" (17 July 2026, 81 minutes), and "When Did Hollywood Become the Hunger Games?" (17 July 2026, 81 minutes).

How often does In The Room publish?

In The Room publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 72 minutes across 24 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on In The Room?

Booking probability for In The Room is 37%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. In The Room requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. In The Room's contact route on record: public web form.

Who should pitch In The Room?

The strongest fits for In The Room are Film & Video. In The Room has a news audience.

About the host

Alisa M hosts In The Room, a news show with 24 episodes published.

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Recent episodes

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  • In The Room

    The Business of Belief

    Jul 31, 202641 min

    Is Hollywood becoming too cautious? This week on In The Room, Emmy-winning showrunner Ali LeRoi and Alisa Murray break down the biggest entertainment stories through the lens of thebusiness behind Hollywood. This...

  • Episode #22

    When Did Hollywood Become the Hunger Games?

    Jul 17, 20261h 21mS1

    <p>This week on In The Room, Ali LeRoi and Alisa Murray ask one question:</p><p>When did Hollywood become the Hunger Games?</p><p>From historic Emmy nominations to thousands of entertainment professionals leaving the...

  • Episode #22

    When Did Hollywood Become the Hunger Games?

    Jul 17, 20261h 21mS1

    This week on In The Room , Ali LeRoi and Alisa Murray ask one question: When did Hollywood become the Hunger Games? From historic Emmy nominations to thousands of entertainment professionals leaving the industry...

  • Episode #21

    The Culture's Custody Battle

    Jul 10, 202656 minS1

    Who gets custody of Black culture?This week on In The Room, Ali LeRoi and Alisa Murray examine the growing battle over who gets to define, protect, and profit from the culture. From Kiki Palmer joining BET's Advisory...

  • Episode #21

    The Culture's Custody Battle

    Jul 10, 202656 minS1

    <p>Who gets custody of Black culture?This week on In The Room, Ali LeRoi and Alisa Murray examine the growing battle over who gets to define, protect, and profit from the culture. From Kiki Palmer joining BET's Advisory...

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  • In The Room

    BET Awards 2026 Breakdown: Did Druski Deliver?

    Jul 3, 20261h 18m

    The BET Awards always spark conversation—but this year they sparked debate. We're breaking down the biggest winners, viral moments, unforgettable performances, and whether Druski's internet comedy translated to live...

  • In The Room

    BET Awards 2026 Breakdown: Did Druski Deliver?

    Jul 3, 20261h 18mS0

    <p>The BET Awards always spark conversation—but this year they sparked debate.</p><p>We're breaking down the biggest winners, viral moments, unforgettable performances, and whether Druski's internet comedy translated to...

  • Episode #19

    Who Owns Black Culture? SZA vs AI, David Oyelowo & Hollywood's New Rules

    Jun 26, 20261h 8mS1

    <p>This week on In The Room, Alisa Murray and Ali LeRoi unpack what happens when something becomes valuable and everybody suddenly wants a piece of it. From British actors portraying Black American icons to AI companies...

  • Episode #19

    Who Owns Black Culture? SZA vs AI, David Oyelowo & Hollywood's New Rules

    Jun 26, 20261h 8mS1

    This week on In The Room, Alisa Murray and Ali LeRoi unpack what happens when something becomes valuable and everybody suddenly wants a piece of it. From British actors portraying Black American icons to AI companies...

  • Episode #18

    Getting Seen Is Easy. Getting Paid Is Hard.

    Jun 12, 202651 minS1

    <p>This week in the room, we're asking a simple question: Is attention the same thing as power?</p><p>Nick Cannon turns fatherhood into content and proves he may be one of entertainment's most underrated moguls. Lynn...

  • Episode #17

    Who Runs Culture Now?

    Jun 5, 20261h 28mS1

    <p>From Marvel's search for the next Black Panther to Jaafar Jackson being tapped for another major biopic, this week we're asking who gets to shape culture in 2026. We unpack Travis Scott's comments on Black...

  • Episode #14

    Who Gets Seen vs Who Gets Paid?

    May 29, 202657 minS1

    <p>This week, we're looking at the people trying to shape culture from behind the scenes.</p><p>Byron Allen quietly increases his media empire with a major STARZ stake. Tyler Perry and Malcolm D. Lee invest in the next...

  • Episode #15

    Fame, Felons, Fraud & the Face that launched 1000 bigots.

    May 26, 20261 hourS1

    <p>This week on In The Room — where culture meets Hollywood — we unpack what happens when fame, influence, and access become more valuable than the actual work.A man connected to the theft of Beyoncé’s unreleased music...

  • Episode #14

    Nobody Gets to Just Be Famous Anymore: Lets talk MET Gala, Sag union deal and Kevin Hart Roast

    May 15, 20261h 8mS1

    <p>his week on In The Room — where culture meets Hollywood — we break down how the entertainment industry is changing in real time.Druski hosting the BET Awards proves internet fame is no longer the side door into...

  • Episode #13

    Hollywood Went Vertical. AI Went Too Far.

    May 8, 20261h 16mS1

    <p>his week on In The Room—where culture meets Hollywood—we’re asking the question behind every headline:Who owns the work, the face, and the future?Taylor Swift is moving to protect her voice and likeness from AI...

  • Episode #11

    Why Nobody’s Working in Hollywood Right Now

    Apr 24, 20261h 5mS1

    <p>Hollywood is changing—and not in a good way.This week on In The Room, Alisa Murray and Emmy-winning showrunner Ali LeRoi break down what’s really happening behind the scenes—from shrinking opportunities for actors to...

  • Episode #10

    Prove Success… Or Block the Next

    Apr 17, 20261h 6mS1

    <p>One movie doesn’t just succeed or fail… it decides what gets made next.This week on In The Room, Alisa Murray and Emmy Award-winning showrunner Ali LeRoi break down what it really takes to get seen in Hollywood right...

  • Episode #9

    Say It With Your Chest...and YOUR CAREER

    Apr 13, 20261h 33mS1

    <p>This week on In the Room, Ali LeRoi and Alisa Murray break down a week where everybody had something to say — and not everybody could afford to say it.From Chilli’s backlash to the Beauty in Black controversy, Jaden...

  • Episode #8

    Are Actors Optional ? AI replacing Hollywood Talent

    Apr 7, 20261h 43mS1

    <p>Michael B. Jordan is asking for $18M after his Oscar win… and Hollywood might be pushing back. So what does an Oscar actually do for your value?This week on In The Room, we break down the biggest shifts happening in...

  • Episode #7

    Hollywood Got Smaller

    Mar 31, 20261h 41mS1

    <p>Hollywood just changed—again.</p><p>In this episode of In The Room, we break down the major shifts quietly reshaping the entertainment industry: Netflix walking away from a major studio deal, investing in AI...

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