Common Sense Media Review
By Erin Angevine
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
Fun and interesting teen talk show; some mature topics.
Parents Need to Know
Why Age 12+?
Any Positive Content?
Where to Listen
Parent and Kid Reviews
What's It About?
Host Sammy Jaye is an impactful and inspiring voice for teens and young adults in LET'S BE REAL WITH SAMMY JAYE. Each episode she brings on a new guest -- like Neil deGrasse Tyson, Jessica Alba, and Dulé Hill -- to talk about their lives and experiences, while also tackling complicated topics like activism, inequality, and mental health in a way thats relatable to her tween and teen audience. She discusses experiences she and her audience share, and asks questions about representation in STEM, style, relationships, political and climate action, and creativity that transcends age. Jaye approaches each interview with intention and empathy and looks for the stories behind each guest's success. Her podcast shows that every expert and celebrity was once someone just like one of her listeners, making it relatable and engaging.
Is It Any Good?
Sammy Jaye is a talented host with a knack for bringing out the best and most relatable sides of her guests. Let's Be Real with Sammy Jaye is a fun and insightful podcast that shows how important it is to keep asking questions and learning about the world around us. Jaye is very passionate about education, being curious, and showing empathy to others. She can relate the struggles of pioneering in any field to the pitfalls of growing up, and brings to the forefront the voices of her tween, teen and young adult demographic. Not only does this show bring on some amazing guests that listeners will no doubt be interested in, but Sammy's inquisitive nature and great interview skills makes each episode feel like a fun conversation the listener is actively involved in.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about how Let's Be Real with Sammy Jaye often discusses themes of advocacy and activism, especially in terms of climate and racial justice. What does advocacy mean to you? What do you believe strongly in? What are some ways you can get involved in being part of change?
Sammy Jaye embodies empathy and curiosity in how she speaks to her guests and about hard topics. Why are these important character strengths? Why is staying curious and empathic so important in interviewing someone?
Why is it important to hear from such a wide range of people -- from artists to astro-physicists -- when discussing topics like growing up or handling change?
Many talk shows feature older adults as the interviewer. What's the difference in having a teen or young adult interviewer? How does it make you feel? Does it change the line of questioning or the direction of the interviews?
Podcast Details
- Release date : February 4, 2020
- Genre : Entertainment
- Run time : 45 minutes
- Host : Sammy Jaye
- Production Company and Network : iHeartPodcasts
- Pricing structure : Free
- Topics : Activism , STEM
- Character Strengths : Curiosity , Empathy
- Last updated : September 29, 2025
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