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The Karel Cast

This is the podcast of the outrageous Karel, entertainer and nationally syndicated talk show host/author. Openly gay, straight to the point, this is a bottom line no-holds-barred hysterical journey through American life.

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Killer Storm Milton is a Warning Unheeded

Killer Storm Milton is a Warning Unheeded Karel Cast 24-140 Why, as humans, do we not heed the warnings we are given. We're so worried about life, living, but we don't pay attention to the warnings about how to survive long term. We have no long term survival plan. So why do we want to extend lives? Milton is a killer. And 100% caused by climate change. What will we do about it? Nothing. Kamala is making the media rounds, and I really like her. But at this point, I don't care. Let's just vote. I...

Oct 09, 202430 minSeason 24Ep. 140

Sally Field Reminds Us Famous People are Human, too Plus, Gaza in Rubble

Sally Field Reminds Us Famous People are Human, too Plus, Gaza in Rubble Karel Cast 24-139 Sally Field had a TJ Abortion, was molested, an then starred as the wholesome girl next door, Gidget. But she WAS the girl next door...because we're all human and we all go through things. Like Lisa Marie Presley. Boy did she go through things. Gaza is in rubble a year after Israel began the war. What is the end game? It appears genocide. Watch the Karel Cast M-F at reallykarel.com or youtube.com/reallykar...

Oct 08, 202430 minSeason 24Ep. 139

The Real Danger of AI Is Your Loneliness

The Real Danger of AI Is Your Loneliness Karel Cast 24-138 Well, it didn't take long. I saw an add on Instagram to create my virtual boyfriend using AI. The service is called Replika and they are always there to listen and talk and always on your side. This is frightening on so many levels, but make no mistake. AI home car, nurses, etc, it's coming, and it's coming fast. And AI dates even sooner. Trump's rally with Musk was so Nazi, so planned, so horrific, and yet, he's tied.... Hurricane Milto...

Oct 07, 202430 minSeason 24Ep. 138

Friday Recap Of A Week of War And Devastation

Friday Recap Of A Week of War And Devastation Karel Cast 24-137 Israel is moving full speed ahead with a full scale war in the Middle East, but no one wants it. Kamala and Trump are neck and neck when more damming evidence has come forth which should condemn him to the heap pile of politics. Movies are out this week...are there any worth going to see? Watch the Karel Cast M-F at reallykarel.com or youtube.com/reallykarel and listen on all your favorite streaming services including Apple Podcasts...

Oct 04, 202430 min

Jack Smith Drops Bombs On Trump in October Surprise

Jack Smith Drops Bombs On Trump Karel Cast 24-136 A judge has unsealed new evidence in the People of the US vs. Donald J. Trump and the conclusion is Trump resorted to crimes to overturn 2020 results. But his cult followers won't care and the courts seem to be moving slower than Neptune's days (google it). So what good does this do? Is it the October surprise? Asheville, NC never thought a hurricane would take it out. And the Senate is already talking about Southern Climate Abandon areas. But as...

Oct 03, 202430 minSeason 24Ep. 137

Vance v. Walz: You Have to Admit, Civility is Boring

Vance v. Walz: You Have to Admit, Civility is Boring Karel Cast 24-135 The debate between the two VP candidates was thoughtful, cvil and presented two different styles and two different politically ideologies. And I could barely stay awake. Maybe I was just tired, but, I saw more eyeliner than fire in the belly. Are we no longer interested in actual debate? 180 missiles...Iran lobbed 180 missiles at Israel. A friend asked did WWIII just start and...I couldn't really be optimistic about it not. Y...

Oct 02, 202430 min

There's No Stopping the Rampant Ridiculous

There's No Stopping the Rampant Ridiculous Karel Cast 24-134 Streaming services are now ridiculous. We pay a streaming service to watch their shows and they now serve us ads. Tivo and cable were, in fact, better. We watched what we wanted when we wanted and fast-forwarded through the ads. So why don't we go back? Café Bastille in San Francisco is closing...because of lack of business. Restaurants all over Vegas are closing. They're blaming a lot ... but what' s really to blame? The cost. And our...

Oct 01, 202430 minSeason 24Ep. 134

Don't Fear The Right Answer for the Wrong Direction

Don't Fear The Right Answer for the Wrong Direction Karel Cast 24-133 One of the key campaign questions, according to a survey I got over the weekend, many believe the country is headed in the wrong direction. But what "direction" do they mean? Do they mean towards diversity, equity, inclusion, women's rights, climate change and more. Or do they mean it's becoming too accepting, too liberal, too...nice? What is the Wrong direction? Because in the future, people will look back and say the wrong d...

Sep 30, 202430 min

A Reminder To Practice Self Care First

A Reminder To Practice Self Care First Karel Cast 24-132 Let's start making some Matcha, because it's good, good for you and forces you to be kind to yourself in those moments. And while doing it let's talk about the importance of self-care. What are you doing to take care of your physical and mental health? Then, let's kitchen table talk about P Diddy and how we've all been to parties where freaky stuff was going on, be it drugs, etc, but didn't participate or even know, so the guilt by associa...

Sep 27, 202432 minSeason 24Ep. 132

Pay Attention, There's A World War Brewing

Pay Attention, There's A World War Brewing Karel Cast 24-131 No matter where you stand on Israel , the fact is, while we are all distracted with other thing like an election, there is a real world war brewing in Israel, Gaza and Lebanon. Are we going to let this continue, join in or refuse help? A survey on the phone yesterday made me very, very angry. Independent research companies are anything but, and they are skewing the polls the way they want them, so don’t believe them. Power, money and f...

Sep 26, 202430 minSeason 24Ep. 131

Menendez Murders: Sociopaths, Victims or Both?

Menendez Murders: Sociopaths, Victims or Both? Karel Cast 24-130 Their Stories are once again dominating pop culture. Why? What do we find so intriguing? And why are people still so split on their guilt? Are they vicious sociopaths, victims of abuse, or both? And would it matter? Could Janet's comments about Kamala Harris be because in 2004 Harris weighed in on Jackson trial? Is she that petty? Reaction to my anxiety segment yesterday proves we have a long way to go in understanding what anxiety...

Sep 25, 202430 minSeason 24Ep. 130

The Face of Mental Illness is Right In Front Of You

The Face of Mental Illness is Right In Front Of You Karel Cast 24-129 Illness anxiety disorder (previously called hypochondriasis) is a psychiatric disorder defined by excessive worry about having or developing a serious undiagnosed medical condition. And I have it in spades. Mental Illness is all around us in all shapes and forms. We should care. Biden says goodbye to UN in speech, and heralds world-wide changes over his tenure in government. But he said when he first started in 1972 "the Cold ...

Sep 24, 202430 minSeason 24Ep. 129

None of the News Matters, Under It All Only THIS Does

None of the News Matters, Under It All Only THIS Does Karel Cast 24-128 What to do when a family member betrays you… Irma threw Destiny under the bus…I told her to get out. Diddy and Justin Bieber and Hollywood. Are creative people more freaky, or is it the same proportion just amplified? Why does America know no shame? Another shooting in Alabama where nothing will be done. Janet Jackson was not on my bingo card for joining the race debate about Kamala Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you g...

Sep 23, 202430 minSeason 24Ep. 125

Oprah And VP Harris Bring Heart to the Campaign

Oprah And VP Harris Bring Heart to the Campaign Karel Cast 24-127 Oprah Winfrey proved she is one of the best interviewers working still by presenting VP Harris in a forum filled with hope, compassion and dare we say, joy. But the stories presenting were completely heartbreaking and proof that America can do so much better than what it is doing. 383,000 of our youth have had active shooter drills. Over 50,000 of our youth have actually been involved in some way in a school shooting. Oprah and VP...

Sep 20, 202430 minSeason 24Ep. 127

Your Breaking News of the Day Done My Way

Your Breaking News of the Day Done My Way Karel Cast 24-126 The news comes at us in a nonstop barrage. So let's dive in to it, with a twist. We'll see how many stories we can fit in to 30 minutes. Diddy's in the PoPo; Trump should be but is out being absurd. Pagers are exploding in foreign lands while Norwalk has basically outlawed being poor and homeless. All of these stories and so much more, plus a look at international news, as only I can. Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your po...

Sep 19, 202430 minSeason 24Ep. 126

Is America Actually Worth the Cost? Shocking Figures Abound

Is America Actually Worth the Cost? Shocking Figures Abound A home in Marin just sold for 14.5 million dollars. And it's nothing that special. Houses in Las Vegas are going for $1.5 up to 30m. The average condo in Los Angeles is now $450k for a one bedroom. Seattle, San Francisco, New York, Miami, Dallas... but it doesn't stop there. Rural America home prices are skyrocketing as well. What are we paying for, exactly? And who, exactly has this kind of money? The headline reads: Kamala's Nevada pr...

Sep 18, 202430 min

We Are Living In The Strange Absurdity of Now

We Are Living In The Strange Absurdity of Now Karel Cast 24-124 A convicted felon who keeps staging assisination attempts to get attention is within five points of the White House. The planet is dying, but we are talking about more oil, more drilling, more concrete, more people. We know Plant Based diet is the answer for our health and the planet's but the meat industry, restaurants and grocery stores are all in on meat and dairy. Families are going bankrupt every day to pay for health care whil...

Sep 17, 202430 minSeason 24Ep. 124

Fool Me Once, Fool Me Twice Trump Tries Again

Fool Me Once, Fool Me Twice Trump Tries Again Karel Cast 24-123 It seems every time Trump needs a bump in popularity, a nut job with a gun appears as was the case AGAIN over the weekend. Either he's the unluckiest political candidate in history, or this is just another of his lies. I mean, he was in show business, after all. And what does it speak of the candidate that we would believe him capable of such, or his fit about Taylor Swift over the weekend as well? Meanwhile the Senator from Ohio, s...

Sep 16, 202430 minSeason 24Ep. 123

This Is One of the Reasons The Planet Is Doomed; Kitchen Talk

This Is One of the Reasons The Planet Is Doomed; Kitchen Talk Come to my kitchen as I show you one of the reasons the planet is doomed: non recycled wasted from appliances. Many states have enacted a right to repair law, but there are few people that know how to repair things any more...do you? Would you even know where to bring an appliance for repair? And, is it truly cheaper just to replace them? Also, let's talk entertainment! I've been streaming a great series on AppleTV Plus, plus there's ...

Sep 13, 202430 minSeason 24Ep. 121

America Repulsed At Thought of Dog Eating, But World Does It

America Repulsed At Thought of Dog Eating, But World Does It Karel Cast 24-120 The world laughed and gasped at Donald Trump's assertion that immigrants are eating dogs and cats in Springfield, Ohio. And while they may not be eating them there, dog meat is still a staple around the Globe in places like China and other Indonesian nations. If that thought horrifies you as it does me, then I have one question, why aren't you vegan. Or are you a Speciesist? We all have First World problems every day....

Sep 12, 202430 minSeason 24Ep. 120

The Longest 90 Minutes of TV is over Trump V. Harris Recap

The Longest 90 Minutes of TV is over Trump V. Harris Recap Karel Cast 24-118 Well, their first debate is now history. Did it move the dial on the election? Did one emerge the clear winner and the other go down in flames. Or was it just more of the same that we’ve come to expect when anything involves Trump? Let’s discuss. My cousin is MAGA. And yesterday I reached my breaking point and ended a 50 year friendship. It hurt, truly, it hurt. But I can no longer tolerate it. Have you lost more friend...

Sep 11, 202430 minSeason 24Ep. 118

France Chills On Air Conditioning; High Stakes Debate Has Heart Pounding

France Chills On Air Conditioning; High Stakes Debate Has Heart Pounding Karel Cast 24-118 The stakes are high for tonight's debate. Why are we all so on edge? Because we know we are not dealing with a stable person or regime. We know he could win and it terrifies us. France is taking bold steps to Global Climate Change by getting rid of air conditioning, why aren't we? Apple releases new phone...and I want it! Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/r...

Sep 10, 202430 minSeason 24Ep. 118

Boiling Water Has Cooked Us; Debate Shouldn't Happen

Boiling Water Has Cooked Us; Debate Shouldn't Happen Karel Cast 24-117 Climate change is literally cooking us across the globe. And there's no doubt it's man-made; which means we did a lot of it to generate energy meaning the burning of fossil fuels, coal, nuclear. But under it all, what does that do? Boil water. Yup, most of our energy is still created by steam. It's 2024, can't we do better? The debate is tomorrow and I still believe Kamala shouldn't even do it. The media refused to concentrat...

Sep 09, 202430 minSeason 24Ep. 117

Father Buys Son WMD P*ssed When He Uses it

Father Buys Son WMD P*ssed When He Uses it Karel Cast 24-116 The father of the boy in GA who shot up his school bought him the gun AFTER the police approached him about his son and school shooting threats. So, he's arrested. Is this one way to help stop it, or? Our health care system should not be for profit and I have the proof as to why. It's Friday, the weekend. The West Coast is sweltering, so time to stay inside, is a movie the thing? Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcas...

Sep 06, 202430 minSeason 24Ep. 116

Preventing Tragedies Seems Impossible Is It Us?

Preventing Tragedies Seems Impossible Is It Us? Karel Cast 24-116 The FBI warned police last year about the then-13-year-old that ended up being the school shooter. And it's not the first time we've heard that a mass shooter has been on the radar of law enforcement. So why can't they stop them? Is it access to guns, or is it just us, humans. Are many of us just inherently bad? Discouragement is fuel if you use it right. Is it really always darkest before the dawn? It sure seems that way. Tucker ...

Sep 05, 202430 minSeason 24Ep. 116

America Returns To Normal With School Shooting

America Returns To Normal With School Shooting Karel Cast 24-116 A Georgia school shooting brings America back to normal as the nation that doesn’t care if its kids die because the GOP wants them to with out any control. Are sleep studies a scam? Does everyone have apnea? USA sanctions Russia over election tampering. Why not sanction Fox News? Watch on YouTube and listen wherever you get your podcast. Subscribe at YouTube.com/reallykarel @ReallyKarel is all social media and website reallykarel.c...

Sep 04, 202430 minSeason 24Ep. 115

VIDEO PREMIERE We're Not Going Back Plus Ukraine, Israel Make War Normal

VIDEO PREMIERE We're Not Going Back Plus Ukraine, Israel Make War Normal Karel Cast 24-114 First, the video premiere of We're not Going Back, a song written by Karel and performed by Thea Austin. Then, Israel is dealing with six dead hostages and blaming Netanyahu. Biden wants more done. And daily, more people die. Ukraine suffered large attack and needs permission from weapons supplier to actually use weapons. The ridiculousness of ongoing war. Heatwave again. Las Vegas posting hottest summer o...

Sep 03, 202430 minSeason 24Ep. 114

Kamala Takes Control as Summer Ends

Kamala Takes Control as Summer Ends Karel Cast 24-113 Kamala Harris did an interview with Tim Walz on CNN and as Dana Bash tried a lot of "gotcha" questions she did the Presidential thing and said move on. She did no harm, and, may have done some good. Labor Day is upon us and summer is ending. But this summer taught us a lot of things, and one hard lesson was that climate change is happening faster than any of us, except scientist, thought. Will we take the lessons of summer. Also, summer is su...

Aug 30, 202430 min

Trump Stomps On Graves While Others Follow Dreams

Trump Stomps On Graves While Others Follow Dreams Karel Cast 24-113 In a new low, hardly thought possible, Donald Trump stomps on soldier's graves in a restricted area of Arlington for a thumbs-up photo opportunity. Will this upset enough people to help him loose? Dreams. That's what politics is all about. Do you follow yours? Or have you abandoned them? I'm realizing one now. And it's incredible. Ladies and Gentlemen, the world premiere of Thea Austin's collaboration with Karel, We're Not Going...

Aug 29, 202430 minSeason 24Ep. 113

Would You Die For Your Beliefs In the USA?

Would You Die For Your Beliefs In the USA? Karel Cast 24-112 MAGA has become militarized in many ways, with their leaders calling for bloodbaths, civil wars and silencing their critics in violent ways. It is becoming increasingly dangerous to speak out against them. If you're not famous, and don't have security, should you ? Would you risk your life to criticize the movement? Britain is considering banning vape pens. We all know they can kill you. But if they ban them, then why not alcohol? Why ...

Aug 28, 202430 minSeason 24Ep. 112
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