Hello… It’s Lionel Richie. The music icon -- and Brooke's longtime friend! -- joins the podcast to share his experiences growing up in Alabama during the civil rights movement, the first song he ever wrote, and his unexpected rise from college freshman to Motown superstar. Plus, Lionel explains the biggest lesson he learned as a co-parent and why he wishes his own children “lots of failures" when they're young.

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Brooke's husband Chris Henchy takes the hot seat
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