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HOORAE Launches BLOCC Party Podcast Revisiting Insecure Series
HOORAE, the media company founded by Issa Rae, released the first episode of BLOCC PARTY: An Insecure Podcast on May 13, 2026. The podcast is hosted by the creator and star of the HBO series Insecure and its showrunner. It marks the tenth anniversary of the series with behind-the-scenes discussions and guest interviews.
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HOORAE, the culture-driven media company founded by Issa Rae, released the first episode of its newest original podcast, BLOCC PARTY: An Insecure Podcast, on May 13, 2026. The podcast is hosted by the creator, executive producer and star of the Emmy-nominated HBO comedy series Insecure along with the show's acclaimed showrunner.
It celebrates a decade since the series premiered and examines how it shaped conversations around identity, relationships and modern storytelling. The podcast is available on Audioboom with additional distribution on YouTube through HOORAE Media and will also stream on HBO Max.
It offers behind-the-scenes discussions that revisit iconic episodes, unpack fan-favorite storylines and explore the show's lasting influence on representation and storytelling. New episodes will be released weekly.
The series features conversations with key creatives from the original show, including the director of Insecure and the head writer of Insecure. These discussions provide additional context on the production and cultural impact of the series that first aired ten years ago.
HOORAE Media operates as a diversified company with divisions focused on film and television, Raedio, Ensemble and ColorCreative. The company maintains an integrated infrastructure supporting film, television, digital series, audio projects and talent development.
Since its founding it has supported initiatives to increase access, opportunity and representation in entertainment. A statement from the showrunner said the tenth anniversary created the right moment to revisit the series. The podcast allows the hosts to discuss how specific episodes were developed and to respond to questions about their creative choices.
