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Stars and Stars with Isa

SiriusXM and Futuro Studios
Astrology
Identity
Grief
Vulnerability
Relationships
Creativity
Personal Growth
Poetry
Scorpio
Spirituality
Art
Love
Community
New York City
Storytelling
Mental Health
Authenticity
Social Media
Aja Monet
Comedy

Stars and Stars with Isa is the podcast where we look to the stars above with the stars below. Each week our host and astrologer, Isa Nakazawa, sits with the most talented artists and thinkers of our time to read them their birth chart and discuss their life’s purpose and why they love, create, and walk the world the way they do.

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Latest Episodes

Saul Williams is a visionary poet, musician, actor, and filmmaker whose work has long challenged power. He just released his debut graphic novel Martyr Loser King, a cyberpunk fable rooted in Black radical imagination that questions our relationship ... more

Artist and writer Molly Crabapple has covered all facets of human life, from the underground burlesque world to active war zones. Her new book Here Where We Live Is Our Country: The Story of the Jewish Bund, which debuted at #4 on the New York Times ... more

Kelsey Lu is impossible to confine to just one genre. The singer, cellist, and composer is known for creating sonic landscapes that move fluidly between classical to futuristic, grounded to celestial, and softness to edge. They embody the Taurus and ... more

Aquarius rising Lauren Chan was born to challenge the status quo. From becoming the first out lesbian to appear solo on the cover of Sports Illustrated to founding her own size-inclusive fashion brand, Lauren embodies her Leo sun’s need to express he... more

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Recent Guests

Saul Williams
Visionary poet, musician, actor, filmmaker
Artist
Episode: Saul Williams on Poetry, Palestine and Why Artists Must Take Sides
Molly Crabapple
Artist, writer, journalist
Independently published author and artist
Episode: Molly Crabapple Is Bringing the Rebel Dead Back to Life
Kelsey Lu
Singer, cellist, composer, multidisciplinary artist
Independent artist
Episode: Kelsey Lu Has Enchanting Venus Energy
Lauren Chan
Model, writer, entrepreneur, and advocate
Founder of Shining (plus-size fashion brand); Sports Illustrated cover person
Episode: Lauren Chan on Desire, Pride, and Redefining Beauty
Sonya Renee Taylor
Author, activist, poet, founder of The Body Is Not An Apology
The Body Is Not An Apology
Episode: Sonya Renee Taylor Knows We Are All Inherently Divine
Ishmael Butler
Grammy award-winning rapper, producer, and hip hop artist known for Digable Planets and Shabazz Palaces
Digable Planets; Shabazz Palaces
Episode: Hip-Hop Visionary Ishmael Butler on Finding Freedom in Music
Diane Guerrero
Actress and activist known for Orange Is the New Black, Jane the Virgin, Encanto
Actor/Activist
Episode: Diane Guerrero Is Channeling Her Aquarian Weirdness
Briahna Joy Gray
Host of the Bad Faith Podcast; former National Press Secretary for Bernie Sanders (2020)
Bad Faith Podcast; The Intercept; Bernie Sanders 2020 campaign
Episode: Briahna Joy Gray Is a Leo Stellium and Proud
Nimay Ndolo
Writer and comedian; creator of CDAesthetica; Time 100 Creators 2025
CDAesthetica; Time 100 Creators
Episode: Nimay Ndolo on Her Saturn Return, Gamifying Sobriety, and Embracing Her Rage

Host

Isa Nakazawa
Host and astrologer; guides conversations with deep astrological readings and storytelling.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 207 ratings
  • All the stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

    I am obsessed! I can’t get enough of the insights Isa brings forth and the connections she makes with her guests. Isa is a gracious host and listener and I love everything about this podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LittlestLion
    United Statesa month ago
  • Bang On!

    Isa hosts such intelligent and fulsome conversations that are entertaining and enlightening.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cher.79
    Canada2 months ago
  • Neeeeed more

    I am OBSESSED with this podcast Isa is so wonderfully poetic when it comes to breaking down placements in astrology and I need more! Season 2 wya 👀

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mr14d
    United Statesa year ago
  • Isa is a star!

    Truly one of my favourite podcasts. I always learn something new about the stars and signs in beautifully deep conversations. Isa has such a gorgeous interview style and I love how she connects with her guests. I’ve been recommending it to all my astro pals :) Thank you so much for this gift! I hope to see a next season and beyond!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    sammielliejay
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Amazing

    I can’t get enough of this podcast! There’s something very special about the way Isa is able to both hold space for the stories of her guests while also threading in her astrological mastery. I deeply appreciate how she doesn’t shy away from difficult truths and find myself always wanting to play another episode. Healing, refreshing and magical. Thank you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    lkjhgffdsaa
    United Statesa year ago

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Audiences appreciate diverse guests and thoughtful exploration of identity and culture.
Listeners praise the host's warm, insightful interview style and ability to connect guests to astrology meaningfully.
Many note how the show makes astrology accessible without losing depth or nuance.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Saul Williams on Poetry, Palestine and Why Artists Must Take Sides
Q: How did your early environment shape your art and activism?
He describes growing up in Newburgh, NY, a culturally rich but economically modest setting with a church-based community, exposure to civil rights figures, and a fierce drive to use art as political critique.
Saul Williams on Poetry, Palestine and Why Artists Must Take Sides
Q: What would you say is your relationship to the cosmos?
Williams discusses his natal chart details and how astrology mirrors his life experiences, including how his February 29 birthday and the Scorpio rising shape his approach to art and time.
Kelsey Lu Has Enchanting Venus Energy
Q: How did your early environment shape your approach to music and identity?
Leaving a restrictive upbringing created space for authentic self-expression, with music serving as a vessel to explore truth and resilience.
Lauren Chan on Desire, Pride, and Redefining Beauty
Q: So I'm kind of curious if that resonates and how have you learned to balance those different parts of yourself that I see in your chart, like independence and softness?
She explains that balancing ambition with softness came from integrating the soft, emotional needs with the audacious drive to pioneer and lead, ensuring soft needs are not neglected but rather incorporated into her public life and work.
Lauren Chan on Desire, Pride, and Redefining Beauty
Q: I'd love to hear about your journey in valuing relationships and that kind of process of being like, hold on, where is my desire and how do I cultivate it and honestly value it?
Lauren talks about how recognizing and honoring her own desire required slowing down and prioritizing intimate connections, especially after years of chasing success. She emphasizes that valuing relationships is not a distraction but a vital part of living authentically and sustaining long-term passion.

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The show centers on astrology-guided conversations with leading artists, activists, and creatives. Episodes typically pair intimate chart readings with deep dives into personal histories, creative processes, and cultural topics, often weaving in themes of identity, representation, and social impact. A notable strength is blending esoteric astrology with accessible storytelling, humor, and practical takeaways, making complex planetary ideas feel relevant to daily life and work. Guests span visual artists, musicians, actors, writers, and organizers, offering a mix of creative insight and sociopolitical context.

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Recent guests on Stars and Stars with Isa include:

1. Saul Williams
2. Molly Crabapple
3. Kelsey Lu
4. Lauren Chan
5. Sonya Renee Taylor
6. Ishmael Butler
7. Diane Guerrero
8. Briahna Joy Gray

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