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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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Episodes

What Century Are We Living In? Progress Feels Like It’s in Reverse

What Century Are We Living In? Progress Feels Like It’s in Reverse | Karel Cast Ep. 25-62 Are we really in the 21st century? Because it sure doesn’t feel like it. From popes chosen in secrecy like it’s 1723, to India and Pakistan clashing over colonial-era borders, to Trump talking about annexing Canada like it’s 1776 again — the world seems stuck in the past. And despite having supercomputers in our pockets, some still believe in horse dewormer over science. Measles is back. Anti-vax conspiraci...

May 07, 202531 minSeason 25Ep. 62

Why We’re All Poor Even at $100K | Truth About ‘Minimum’ Wage

Why We’re All Poor Even at $100K | Truth About ‘Minimum’ Wage Karel Cast 25-61 In four Bay Area Counties, low income now means six figures. Yes, $100 to be poor. But we’ve always lied to ourselves about money. For instance, the “minimum” wage is just another word for poverty, not a living. And it’s not just the four area counties, low income in the USA now means under $100k a year and we all know it. So why do we lie and say you can live comfortably on $50k or $70k a year. In today’s world, that...

May 06, 202531 min

Trump Says “I Don’t Know” About Defending the Constitution 😳 | Karel Cast Ep. 25-60

Trump Says “I Don’t Know” About Defending the Constitution 😳 | Karel Cast Ep. 25-60 ⸻ Description: 🚨 Did Trump just betray the oath of office—again? In a jaw-dropping interview, Donald Trump was asked if it’s the President’s job to defend the Constitution—and he responded: “I don’t know.” Seriously? This is the same man who’s sworn twice to protect and defend it. Is this another impeachable offense the media will ignore? 🔥 In this episode of the Karel Cast: 🛑 Trump dodges basic constitutiona...

May 05, 202531 minSeason 25Ep. 60

🎤 Katy Perry Backlash: Is Social Media Just a Hate Machine Now? | Karel Cast Ep. 25-59

🎤 Katy Perry Backlash: Is Social Media Just a Hate Machine Now? | Karel Cast Ep. 25-59 Description: Katy Perry is getting dragged online—for her space show, her moves, even her past collabs. But what’s really going on here? Is this just what social media is now—a judgment factory? Mark Zuckerberg says the era of traditional social media is over. So is it all just toxic noise now? Plus on today’s Karel Cast: 🔹 Teddi Mellencamp opens up about cancer—and trolls call her a liar. 🔹 VP Kamala Harri...

May 01, 202531 minSeason 25Ep. 59

The Most Ignored Yet Valuable Asset

The Most Ignored Yet Valuable Asset Karel Cast 25-59 It’s the most valuable asset you have, and yet, your government doesn’t care to protect it. So many regulations are being removed, safeguards, and there’s no regulation on things that are poisonous to your asset. We spend billions a year, trillions, trying to protect it, but the current administration believes it doesn’t need to be safeguarded. So, let’s talk about your most valuable asset: Your health, both physical and mental. How can you ag...

Apr 30, 202531 minSeason 25Ep. 59

Everybody Wants This, But Can’t Have It

Everybody Wants This, But Can’t Have It We all want it. Many fight and die for it. But it’s the one thing we cannot have in reality.What is it? Something you try to maintain every day, but truly, can’t. Plus Jack in the box closing 200 stores, close them all…or, is there hope for rebranding? And Justin Bieber must stop complaining about being famous. The Karel Cast is heard on all streaming services from Apple Music to iHeart Media, Spotify to Spreaker. The show is Monday through Thursday at 10:...

Apr 29, 202531 min

On Popes and Kings

On Popes and Kings Karel Cast 25-58 On Popes and Kings The Pope has died and a new one is to be chosen. Has this ritual reached its end game? Is it still relevant in these times? How important is the Pope to the world…and why don’t other religions have one de facto ruler? The lowest approval rating of any President in 80 years. Well, we knew that. But there’s other numbers more important, especially if you’re a Democrat. Has traveling become something only for the rich? A recent trip to LA has m...

Apr 28, 202531 minSeason 25Ep. 58

They're Dead? I'm Gone

They’re Dead? I’m Gone Karel Cast 25-59 It’s Entertainment Thursday and we start with TV shows killing off your favorite characters. With a recent death on 9-1-1 one has to wonder what are they thinking when they kill a much-liked main character. Has any show gone too far and lost you because of killing off your favorite character? And what death was the most memorable for you. Plus, a look at the biggest Entertainment headlines and current events around the globe. The Karel Cast is heard on all...

Apr 24, 202531 min

The Truth About Your Health

The Truth About Your Health Karel Cast 25-58 A new report says that Linoleic acid can be found in seed oils made of canola, corn, cottonseed, grapeseed, soy, sunflower, safflower and rice and it has been linked to breast cancer. RFK Jr and TikTok are going after seed oils. Why? Are they truly dangerous? Protein. Eat this much according to influencers, eat that much according to doctors. Plant proteins for longevity, meat protein for early survival. Where should you get your protein? The fact is ...

Apr 23, 202531 minSeason 25Ep. 58

Wrestlemania Explains Trump Perfectly

Wrestlemania Explains Trump Perfectly Karel Cast 25-57 Wrestlemania came to Las Vegas this past weekend and it was a big multi-million dollar event. Even Trump got involved with rumors swirling he would attend. But it's a perfect partnership for him. An event with lots of bluster, lots of glitz, but it's all fake, manufactured and filled with nothing more than overblown testosterone. But it goes far deeper than that. Professional wrestling at its core is designed to be a fight between the good g...

Apr 22, 202531 minSeason 25Ep. 57

There Is No Information Security Any More

There Is No Information Security Any More Karel Cast 25-56 I received a letter this weekend, a letter that I’ve gotten before. In fact, I’ve gotten six of them total. And you know what it says. It says that all the verification of who you are, all the information of yours that your health care provider has, including your charts, your conditions, your medications, might as well be at the public library. Because it certainly isn’t safe. Is anything being done? Or is it a lost cause? Also, we now ...

Apr 21, 202531 minSeason 25Ep. 56

When Did It Become OK To Argue Facts?

When Did It Become OK To Argue Facts? Karel Cast 25-55 There are 42 facts about Orangina that are indisputable. So, how are they disputed? When, exactly, did it become OK to argue facts? And watching Real PD on Max has taught me one thing: Something is really wrong with our educational system! And I don’t just mean the perps…..I mean, it’s only Kansas, is English a second language there? Verbs not matching nouns, participles just dangling…do we even teach English in school? Plus other entertainm...

Apr 17, 202531 minSeason 25Ep. 55

Are We Great Yet? I’m Confused

Are We Great Yet? I’m Confused Karel Cast 25-54 I’m confused. During the campaign it would be all about how great America will be on day one of the regime. But here we are 100 days in and…are we great yet? Prices on everything are soaring; Division is worse than ever; Both The Israel Genocide of Gaza’s and Ukraine war are still going with no end in sight; Essential services and employees are being cut; Military people are dying on the border and there’s been no reform to immigration laws or syst...

Apr 16, 202532 minSeason 25Ep. 54

Geme V. Lomi Compost Wars! Plus Kidfluencers?

Geme V. Lomi Compost Wars! Plus Kidfluencers? Karel Cast 25-52 There's little things we all can do to help our planet. One is reduce your waste imprint. And you can do this by Geme and Lomi. But which is better? Well, let's see! Kidfluencers on Netflix has shown us all the dangers of kid stars on social media. But is it also child abuse? Plus it's Trump v. Harvard to the tune of $2.2b . Who will win? That's an easy question. The Karel Cast is heard on all streaming services from Apple Music to i...

Apr 15, 202531 min

Surviving The Hospital

Surviving the Hospital Karel Cast 25-51 Afib took me down Thursday, and I had to call 911, go in an ambulance to the ER, then the ICU. Now, I’m home. I’ve learned so much about our health care system, and myself, on this traumatic journey. And I’m going to share. Also, Kidfluencers. I didn’t even know they existed, until a Netflix documentary blew the roof off of it all. Is this child abuse? AND, it’s not futile to try and help the planet, and I’ve got a great say you can (If you’ve got some ext...

Apr 14, 202531 minSeason 25Ep. 51

🔴 LIVE | Are We Deer In The Headlights? | Really Karel

🔴 LIVE | Are We Deer In The Headlights? | Really Karel Karel Cast 25-50 It's official. We are at war with China. A trade war, and we're not going to win. 80% of target and Walmart goods come from China. Amazon, Temu, China. So those prices will DOUBLE with a 104% tariff. So, what are YOU doing to prepare? Because many, when faced with imminent danger, freeze, like a deer in the headlights. When people are in mass shootings and meet the gunman, many just stand in front of the gun and get shot ou...

Apr 09, 202531 minSeason 25Ep. 50

When It's Time To Let Go

When It's Time to Let Go Karel Cast 25-49 The Trump regime has proven to be too much for the world, both practically and emotionally. It's a non stop roller coaster day to day. And that induces anxiety. In fact, most of American life induces anxiety. We are surrounded with health news every day, take this supplement, eat this way, exercise this much, eat this much protein...on and on...it induces anxiety. So when is it time to just let go...of it all. Just wake up and take the day for what you c...

Apr 08, 202531 minSeason 25Ep. 49

The New Depression Is Upon Us

The New Depression Is Upon Us Karel Cast 25-48 Today, the news will be talking about how the world economic bedrock has been shaken and how one man has decided to change fortunes instantly. His evil has infected every single country in the world, and it’s depressing. Prices on everything are rising, and income isn’t, groceries are going up at least 4% more, and it’s depressing. Social Security hangs in the balance. State medical assistance, and it’s depressing. There’s already signs another grea...

Apr 07, 202531 min

DEI Hate Goes Global

DEI Hate Goes Global Karel Cast 25-47 USDA is freezing funding to Maine and you won't believe why. US Embassies around the world have sent out a letter to every company they do business with you won't believe what it says. MAGA isn't just waging a war against DEI in the USA, but everywhere. But why? The Karel Cast is heard on all streaming services from Apple Music to iHeart Media, Spotify to Spreaker. The show is Monday through Thursday at 10:30 am Live PST. It can also be seen on TikTok and In...

Apr 03, 202531 minSeason 25Ep. 46

Let’s Talk Anything but HIM!

Let’s Talk Anything but HIM! Karel Cast 25-46 Remember a time when our entire time wasn’t spent talking about what the US President was doing, no matter who it was? Remember when we talked about ANYTHING other than the horrors of the US President’s actions? Bush had Iraq and we talked about it a lot, but we didn’t speak of his actions every single day. Reagan ignored AIDS and had Iran-Contra but STILL we managed to not have all conversations be about him. So first, we’ll nod to the liberal victo...

Apr 02, 202531 minSeason 25Ep. 46

In A Trade War We All Lose

In A Trade War We All Lose Karel Cast 25-45 It’s amusing how the rich so nonchalantly talk of trade wars, the economy and life when they are not living it. Elon Musk just spent more trying to get a judge elected in Wisconsin than most of us will ever make in our lifetimes. Trump hasn’t been to a grocery store ever. Think about that. The President has no idea what it’s like to grocery shop. He’s never been in a Target. A Walmart. He’s never checked the prices of fruits and vegetables. He doesn’t ...

Apr 01, 202531 minSeason 25Ep. 45

This Weekend Terrified Me

This Weekend Terrified Me Karel Cast 25-44 We all do our chores on our weekend, whenever that may be. Mine is Fri-Sun. One thing I needed to do was go shopping, as I stopped getting hungry root deliveries. Oh my God. I mean, Oh my God. $3.50 pineapples. $1.50 oranges. Two yellow squash for $3. Then it was off to Costco to restock things like flour, sugar, agave syrup and BBQ sauce. $256. And I’m not alone. Steve spent $300 on food this weekend, for just him, for the week. I am now terrified that...

Mar 31, 202531 minSeason 25Ep. 44

Abolishing Federal Courts?

Shocking Revelation Shows Fascism’s Rise Karel Cast 25-43 While everyone is busy with signal gate, Mike Johnson said the most shocking thing out loud: He plans to have Congress try and get rid of most Federal Courts, because they aren’t ruling in their favor. This is EXACTLY what Hitler did. It’s time to stop acting like the USA hasn’t been taken over by oligarchs and fascists and start doing all we can to remove them. Quickly. Plus, the weekend is ahead. What do you do for fun in today’s world ...

Mar 27, 202532 minSeason 25Ep. 43

Tackling the Biggest Stories

Tackling the Biggest Stories Karel Cast 25-42 White House war plans leaks. Trump going after federal judges. Family deported after 35 years. $150k to live alone in San Francisco. 3x your hourly wage on groceries... Gay bar says NO to Maga clothing... There's a lot of stories out there and I'm going to round them up, explain them to you, and give you my opinion as Karel looks at the news. The Karel Cast is heard on all streaming services from Apple Music to iHeart Media, Spotify to Spreaker. The ...

Mar 26, 202531 min

Secrets Revealed, From Washington DC to White lotus

White Lotus Breaks Taboo Karel Cast 25-42 The White Lotus on Max has gone and done it...they not only had a same sex couple in a three way...but the two were brothers. And they went THERE. But, historically, is the subject matter so taboo? It's an uglier fact of humanity, but it is a fact that's been around since the dawn of time. So why does NO ONE talk about it, or dramatize it, if it really happens, a lot? I know. And, do you hate annoying group texts. Well, a reporter got put in to one...a t...

Mar 25, 202531 minSeason 25Ep. 42

It's Not The People We Should Platform, It's the Ideas

It’s Not The People We Should Platform, It’s the Ideas Karel Cast 25-41 There’s a petition from Democrats to demand Gavin Newsom stop platforming extreme Right people. And I agree, we don’t need to give these people any more oxygen. But to dismiss their ideas, their arguments, or their issues prematurely, at least some of them, may be just too dismissive. For instance. Vaccines. Are they safe, all of them? No. They are not. And I am living proof. My life has almost been ruined by the Shingrix Va...

Mar 24, 202531 minSeason 25Ep. 41

Gaza, Education, and Entertainment: Major Headlines We Can’t Ignore

It’s News To Me Karel Cast 25-40 It’s Thursday and the world is alive with news. Israel, with the US’s Blessing, resumes its genocide in Gaza. And at this stage, let’s just call it what it is, an ethnic cleansing. Will anyone step in to help the Palestinians? Trump wants to dismantle the US Dept of Education as part of the 2025 agenda he said he had never read. He wants the states to be in charge. Here’s the thing: congress created it, and only congress can dismantle it. Plus, we tried it with t...

Mar 20, 202531 min

We are Inhuman

We are Inhuman Karel Cast 25-39 Jasmine Mooney did all the right things. She’s a nice 30-something Canadian working in the USA legally and traveling back and forth for work. Until ICE decided arbitrarily that she wasn’t. Suddenly a two week ordeal of hell was put upon her, and she’s one of the lucky one. Her story should shame a nation and its people. Instead, THIS nation wants more. We are inhuman. With Trump leading the way. If a nation is judged by how it treats its prisoners, then we are one...

Mar 19, 202531 minSeason 25Ep. 39

What Good Are Checks and Balances?

What Good Are Checks and Balances? Karel Cast 25-38 A court has ordered Trump to halt deportations under the wartime act. But he didn’t. It’s not the first time he’s ignored a court order. Congress sits idly by as he decimates the government; programs that they have already approved, authorized and funded. The founders setup three branches of government. The Executive, Legislative and Judicial. The very reason was to make sure no one ran amok. So why is it so broken? The Karel Cast is heard on a...

Mar 18, 202531 minSeason 25Ep. 38

American Masculinity Isn't

American Masculinity Isn’t Karel Cast 25-38 One of the best shows on streaming right now is Adolescence on Netflix. Emmys for all, just throw them at them. And the topic? Male masculinity and how it can literally be toxic. As in, cause death. That, coupled with a post from the new captain America made me realize, American men get masculinity all wrong, and the Right isn’t helping. Wanna live longer? Better? Well I’ve got nine tips for you. Plus, it’s National Chocolate Week and I have found the ...

Mar 17, 202531 minSeason 25Ep. 38
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