Issa Rae Presents...FRUIT

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A professional football player X, recounts his journey of self-discovery and sexual exploration both on and off the field, in this first-person narrative. FRUIT chronicles X's relationship with his friends, teammates and family as they impose their own perceptions of his role in an alpha-male dominated industry of professional sports. Amidst questioning for a larger league-related scandal, X must ultimately decide how he wants his story to be told, for himself, and for others like him.

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  • Dioneagain
    Really good! No, seriously.
    I started Season 1 here, and ended Season 2 on Stitcher. This was a fantastic story - Written well, acted wonderfully, crafted nicely. It was thought-provoking and fresh. My only regret is that I found it years after it came out. We need more quality, diverse stories like this - Seriously!
  • LexiBeena
    Amazing!!
    I found this podcast scrolling through my XM app. I binged the entire season one! So ready for season two! Listen to this podcast you will not regret it! 🤎🤎♥️
  • Troph3e
    TouchDown!!
    Make this a series on HBO and cast me!
  • FruitWasted
    Still no season 2
    Waiting patiently
  • Madame87
    More
    Serious I keep coming back hoping for more episodes
  • Mari804
    Just a Tease
    Fruit season 1 was addicting!!!! Legit was listening every day on my commute. BUT WHY IS SEASON 2 MISSING?! I couldn’t find it anywhere. This podcast is a waste of time if you don’t want to be left hanging. Season 2 ghosted me.
  • ImAFann
    💯💯💯💯
    There needs to be more episodes!!!! I got questions that need answers!
  • lovesart
    This.
    Well acted, well produced and written, and leaves me curious to hear the next one even though it's not in the suspense genre. I don't listen to many fiction podcasts over audiobooks especially, drama/relationship oriented ones, but this one finally got me and I'll be watching the team for other projects. I think most fiction podcasts need to reign in the sound effects, and this one occasionally becomes noticeable, but the quality is good enough that I think it's a matter of personal taste as opposed to being badly done.
  • @tjtheman
    A college Student Tryna Make It
    Issa you killed it once again, the podcast is amazing, when is season 3 coming out😩
  • *204
    So love the love
    So I love you and love you I love
  • AndryD.W.
    Outstanding
    Great show!!!! I’m so proud of Issa Rae
  • Lhille 789
    OMG! Need Season 2 on Apple NOW!
    Wow! Very well written and executed! Need season 2 on Apple podcast NOW!
  • MsJRayne
    This is so juicy!
    Why am I just finishing out this show. I love.
  • Tica0036
    Where in the hell is season 2
    I need more !!!!!!!
  • BrittanyBee29
    Yes!!!!
    I love the story, season 2 please and thank you. I mean I would get that other app but I’m broke, well not broke broke 🤷🏾‍♀️ but broke 🤷🏾‍♀️
  • Court82717
    Awesome Podcast
    All you need to do is hear one episode & you’ll be hooked. Loved it!
  • E. Hunter
    I'm so into this
    I highly recommend this podcast! The story just pulls you in, and you definitely will like the characters in the story. At least for me I am rooting for the main character,X. It is totally worth getting the Sticher Premium app to listen to season 2. I am not paid to say that either. Use the shows promo code: X and I got a free trial and a small discount. I'm a little late discovering this podcast but so glad that I did. Once again I'm not a paid promoter, I just have mad love for this show.
  • Billie1979
    Sound effects not necessary
    Issa Issa Issa... Gurl I love you. Everyone says I remind them of you but it’s really the other way around because I’m positive I’m older. 😉😂 Although I do agree... anyway, this podcast is great but I think we can ALL do without the “squishy” sound effects. It sounds gross and now I need a shower. 🤢
  • AlfieKiwi
    Episode 8
    If I wasn’t into this enough before episode 8 and me hollaring out loud. I. Need. More.
  • RaJanea
    Fruit- S1
    I love all things ISSA RAE! This was hot!
  • Tash_bgosh
    Did not listen
    Issa Rae can do no wrong but I’m still waiting on season two of fruit so you not gonna get me into something else and be heartbroken
  • angelica jelli
    Fan forever
    Yesssss, come thru!!!!!! I been waiting patiently.
  • RJ3477
    Outstanding!!!
    Excellent from beginning to end. We need more shows like this. Keep the stories coming!!! Season 2 was superb too. Can’t wait for Season 3!!!
  • Mrs Neabit
    Podcast virgin
    I love all things Issa so this is biased. Really digging this storyline.
  • ArrogantMonsta
    Black Gay Excellence
    I just love this, the masculine feel of it and authenticity of this podcast. Taking a view from a DL Black football player prospective on gay life. 5 stars this needs to come to a big screen I would love to see it play out before my eyes!
  • Ōkami_
    Déjà Vu
    First, let me say, I'm glad that a podcast with Black gay characters exist. It is important for a plethora of reasons. That being said, this podcast feels old and familiar, not fresh and groundbreaking. I remember being an undergrad in the early 90s. E. Lynn Harris and James Earl Hardy helped introduce the world to narratives of Black gay men, while giving voice to common experiences and complex of their lives. Fruit is reminiscent of E. Lynn and James' work. I enjoyed listening to the podcast, but it kind of felt like listening to rehashed early 90s Black gay fiction.
  • Jo_Sherece
    Fruit
    Issa Rae did a good job with this keeps you interested and ready for what going to happen next.
  • Beanereenus
    Well Done
    Well written, well cast, well performed. Awesome cliff hangers...totally binge-worthy.
  • Divine Caller
    WOW
    This is absolutely amazing! Issa is such a gem! As me and my friend discussed, it’s Moonlight in podcast form. So real, so nuanced, so triggering — in the best way.
  • Leftcheek rightcheek
    Surprised
    When I first saw this I was like ole lord another podcast about this mess but I love it so far when will season 2 come??
  • Meka727
    Love this podcast. Where’s season 2???
    Need season 2
  • ihateim
    Fruit🤪
    I like the podcast BUT all the characters sound as if they are reading from paper.....that’s the only thing keeping it from bright a top notch podcast
  • Shari pink
    Fruit
    Interesting storyline. Reminds me of E. Lynn Harris’ writing style and details.
  • a.e. delaney
    Excellent Pick
    Issa and her team does it again. Storytelling at its best, this podcast explored black, male sexuality. The characters are complex and well thought out. “Fruit” offers a piece of the puzzle missing in the black community since Noah’s Arc. Giving, yet again, representation to people in media not normally seen and an opportunity to writers not normally heard. Kudos!
  • Jxxyxo
    Refreshing & Modern
    I'm late to this but wow. I enjoyed every second to this podcast and hope to hear more.
  • Sassyteerl
    ADDICTIVE!!!
    Wasn’t sure how I’d feel about this, but it’s Issa sooooooo duuuuh. It quite interesting and extremely addicting. Just what I need to get through my work days. Definitely worth the listen.
  • mc-chicago soul
    fruit by issa rae
    classy and amazing
  • AshNR22
    Great Podcast!
    Loved it! I just finished listening to Season 2. Is there going to be a Season 3?
  • IndiBruh
    Great start!!
    I’m already hooked 🤗
  • Teemomoape
    Great 👍🏽 love you Issa
    Love you Issa keep all the real life writing ✍🏽 up its 💯✔️🔛🔝
  • Thug Yoda
    Biiiiiittttccchhh
    This is amazing, black, inclusive, jaw dropping black magic. You had me like start to finish I’m hooked and dying for more. But what else can be expected from queen Issa.
  • Smurfnoette
    Needed!!!
    Never knew I needed this until I needed this
  • Reppiu
    Love Fruit
    So vivid i can imagine all of this i really need this to be a show!
  • SHequaMequa
    Issa Did It Again??
    Is it me? Or does the main character sound like Hakim from Moesha? (Rest in piece) I wanna know who this is supposed to be? I just listened to the first episode and I’m hooked...
  • GeraldOliver
    GENIUS
    The Storytelling on this on this show is amazing. You literally can visualize everything in the story. I love Issa and the writers 💖
  • Gt77021
    Bravo!!!
    Now I have to get stitcher premium because I need more!!!!
  • Smaleri2436785378
    Let’s go Issa!!!
    Absolutely love this, why am I so late. I need more ASAP
  • Meeche80
    New to me
    I have never been the one to write reviews on podcasts but this podcast seems like it pulls you from here to there. To and fro, up and down like a roller coaster. My feelings and emotions are pulled into the struggle of someone going through something they thought they needed to explore and suppress all at the same time. In all that it seems like he is playing games with his feelings of confusion. Great job of sucking me in. Definitely recommended.
  • justincooley
    Issa The Creative Beast
    Issa Rae— A powerful podcast.
  • Reaching for succes
    This is trailblazing
    I have never discovered a podcast that’s similar to TV series. Issa Rae is a trailblazer for this. I love this! This series is amazing and amazing maybe an understatement! In the words of Issa, I’m rooting for everybody black!
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