Vic Mensa turns his viral Orange Tree talks into a new podcast with Chance The Rapper, Rapsody, Lena Waithe & more. Premieres Aug 26.
- August 13, 2026
AceShowbiz - Vic Mensa is expanding his engaging Orange Tree conversations into a new podcast series titled The Vic Mensa Show. Following the success of his Webby Award-winning Instagram Orange Tree Series, the Chicago rapper is taking his discussions to a broader platform with a 24-episode podcast launching on August 26, 2026.
The podcast is a collaboration between Vic Mensa, Mass Appeal, Blank Square Productions, and Pickup Media. The first episode will feature fellow Chicago artist Chance The Rapper, setting the tone for a roster of diverse guests that includes Rapsody, Durand Bernarr, Lena Waithe, Aja Monet, Van Lathan Jr., and others. New episodes will be released every Wednesday across YouTube, Spotify Video, Apple Video, and all major podcast platforms.
The Vic Mensa Show aims to build on the original spirit of the Orange Tree Series, which started informally in late 2024 and gained viral attention last year. The series offered a space for candid conversations blending humor, honesty, and radical ideas. Now, with the podcast format, Vic Mensa plans to deepen these discussions by bringing in influential figures from various fields.
Launching alongside the podcast is ORANJ, Vic Mensa's new production company. ORANJ will serve as the home for The Vic Mensa Show as well as other creative projects, including his short film Halfrican, the original Orange Tree Series, and content on Substack. This new venture highlights Vic Mensa's commitment to exploring innovative media formats and expanding his creative reach.
Fans of the Orange Tree Series and newcomers alike can anticipate a dynamic blend of culture, music, and thought-provoking dialogue in the upcoming podcast episodes. The trailer for The Vic Mensa Show is available now, offering a glimpse into the conversations that will define this promising new series.
This article is based on reporting originally published by Xxlmag.