Jussie Smollett joins Ryan and Yvie for a raw, emotional, and hilarious conversation about art, love, and redemption. Fresh off the release of his new album Break Out, Jussie opens up about how authenticity and healing have reshaped his artistry — and how he’s learned to “go where the love is.” The trio dives deep into identity, fame, and chosen family, reflecting on how community shifts when you’re constantly under the microscope. Between laughter, honesty and a few wild Hollywood stories, this episode shows a more grounded, reflective Jussie — one focused on love, purpose, and growth. 

Yvie and Ryan also get into Paul Thomas Anderson’s latest film One Battle After Another, unpacking race, representation, and why cinema still matters. 

If you’re HIGHKEY! vibing with us, come hang on Patreon! We’re dropping early ad-free episodes, bonus content, behind-the-scenes tea, exclusive group hangs — basically, the HighKiKi.

www.patreon.com/HIGHKEY

Watch HIGHKEY! on YouTube at youtube.com/@highkeyhere

Follow along on socials @highkeyhere 

HIGHKEY! is a production of iHeartPodcasts, as part of the Outspoken network. The show is created and executive produced by Ryan Mitchell, Yvie Oddly, and Spoke Media.

Jussie Smollett joins Ryan and Yvie for a raw, emotional, and hilarious conversation about art, love, and redemption. Fresh off the release of his new album Break Out, Jussie opens up about how authenticity and healing have reshaped his artistry &mdash; and how he&rsquo;s learned to &ldquo;go where the love is.&rdquo; The trio dives deep into identity, fame, and chosen family, reflecting on how community shifts when you&rsquo;re constantly under the microscope. Between laughter, honesty and a few wild Hollywood stories, this episode shows a more grounded, reflective Jussie &mdash; one focused on love, purpose, and growth.&nbsp;
Yvie and Ryan also get into Paul Thomas Anderson&rsquo;s latest film One Battle After Another, unpacking race, representation, and why cinema still matters.&nbsp;
If you&rsquo;re HIGHKEY! vibing with us, come hang on Patreon! We&rsquo;re dropping early ad-free episodes, bonus content, behind-the-scenes tea, exclusive group hangs &mdash; basically, the HighKiKi.
www.patreon.com/HIGHKEY
Watch HIGHKEY! on YouTube at&nbsp;<a href="http://youtube.com/@highkeyhere">youtube.com/@highkeyhere</a>
Follow along on socials @highkeyhere&nbsp;
HIGHKEY! is a production of iHeartPodcasts, as part of the Outspoken network. The show is created and executive produced by Ryan Mitchell, Yvie Oddly, and Spoke Media.

RuPaul’s Drag Race winner Yvie Oddly and culture critic Ryan Mitchell host HIGHKEY! — a boldly queer LGBTQ+ podcast where pop culture, chaos, and surprisingly real conversations collide.

It’s like being a fly on the wall for the most unhinged, hilarious, and heartfelt side convo at the party — with past guests like Laverne Cox, Rico Nasty, Bob the Drag Queen, and Lena Waithe, and more queer icons on the way.

Welcome to the party — BYOB, pull up a chair, and settle in because this one’s just getting started.

RuPaul&rsquo;s Drag Race winner Yvie Oddly and culture critic Ryan Mitchell host HIGHKEY! &mdash; a boldly queer LGBTQ+ podcast where pop culture, chaos, and surprisingly real conversations collide.
It&rsquo;s like being a fly on the wall for the most unhinged, hilarious, and heartfelt side convo at the party &mdash; with past guests like Laverne Cox, Rico Nasty, Bob the Drag Queen, and Lena Waithe, and more queer icons on the way.
Welcome to the party &mdash; BYOB, pull up a chair, and settle in because this one&rsquo;s just getting started.

HIGHKEY! With Yvie Oddly and Ryan Mitchell

Jussie Smollett On Redemption and Losing Everything

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