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. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-karel-cast--1368295/support.
Episodes
October 23, 2025 • 60 mins
🏳️🌈 What It Means To Be Gay in America Today | Karel Cast 25-136
LGBTQ+ rights are under siege like never before. With over 600 anti-LGBTQ bills circulating nationwide, trans Americans fleeing the country, and queer spaces closing at alarming rates — is this the new normal for being gay in the USA?
In this episode, Karel explores what it really means to be queer in Trump’s America — from Pride attendance plummeting to allies growi...
LGBTQ+ rights are under siege like never before. With over 600 anti-LGBTQ bills circulating nationwide, trans Americans fleeing the country, and queer spaces closing at alarming rates — is this the new normal for being gay in the USA?
In this episode, Karel explores what it really means to be queer in Trump’s America — from Pride attendance plummeting to allies growi...
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October 22, 2025 • 60 mins
Your Labubu Isn’t Real?! Holiday Scandals, Shutdowns & Gacy Shocks | Karel Cast 25-135
The holidays are coming fast — lights, music, chaos… and scams. 🎄 This year’s big scandal? Fake Labubu toys flooding the market, just as millions of Americans are missing paychecks thanks to the government shutdown.
Karel dives into the madness:
🎁 Why holiday joy feels harder to find under today’s leadership.
💸 How the shutdown is hitting wall...
The holidays are coming fast — lights, music, chaos… and scams. 🎄 This year’s big scandal? Fake Labubu toys flooding the market, just as millions of Americans are missing paychecks thanks to the government shutdown.
Karel dives into the madness:
🎁 Why holiday joy feels harder to find under today’s leadership.
💸 How the shutdown is hitting wall...
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October 21, 2025 • 60 mins
The AWS Meltdown: $50 Billion Lost and Nobody’s Talking About It | Karel Cast 25-134
When Amazon Web Services (AWS) went down, the internet itself nearly broke — apps crashed, transactions froze, and the global economy took a $50 BILLION hit in just hours. But the real story isn’t just about one outage… it’s about how dangerously dependent we’ve become on a single company’s servers.
Karel breaks down the truth behind the AWS crash, w...
When Amazon Web Services (AWS) went down, the internet itself nearly broke — apps crashed, transactions froze, and the global economy took a $50 BILLION hit in just hours. But the real story isn’t just about one outage… it’s about how dangerously dependent we’ve become on a single company’s servers.
Karel breaks down the truth behind the AWS crash, w...
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October 20, 2025 • 59 mins
Trump Dumps on “No Kings” — And America Deserves Better | Karel Cast 25-133
Record-breaking No Kings rallies erupted across the country this weekend — but how did President Trump respond? With an AI video of himself as a king, literally dropping crap on peaceful protestors from Mar-a-Lago.
While millions marched for democracy, Speaker Mike Johnson called those Americans “people who hate America.” So the question becomes: if Congress ...
Record-breaking No Kings rallies erupted across the country this weekend — but how did President Trump respond? With an AI video of himself as a king, literally dropping crap on peaceful protestors from Mar-a-Lago.
While millions marched for democracy, Speaker Mike Johnson called those Americans “people who hate America.” So the question becomes: if Congress ...
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October 16, 2025 • 60 mins
No Kings: Record Turnout — But Will It Matter? | Karel Cast 25-132
Thousands are hitting the streets again for the second “No Kings” Rally, and this time, the turnout could break records — over 2,500 events across America. But here’s the real question: will it actually change anything?
Karel dives into the heart of the movement — the hope, the energy, and the hard truth about what can and can’t be done to stop authoritarian overreach...
Thousands are hitting the streets again for the second “No Kings” Rally, and this time, the turnout could break records — over 2,500 events across America. But here’s the real question: will it actually change anything?
Karel dives into the heart of the movement — the hope, the energy, and the hard truth about what can and can’t be done to stop authoritarian overreach...
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October 15, 2025 • 60 mins
The #1 Thing We’re Ignoring — And It’s Killing Us | Karel Cast 25-131
We talk about money, politics, and power — but the one thing that truly matters to every human being is being ignored: our health. 💔
In this episode of The Karel Cast, Karel breaks down why our daily priorities have shifted away from the most essential thing we have — our own well-being. From the food we eat to how we move (or don’t), we’re letting modern life des...
We talk about money, politics, and power — but the one thing that truly matters to every human being is being ignored: our health. 💔
In this episode of The Karel Cast, Karel breaks down why our daily priorities have shifted away from the most essential thing we have — our own well-being. From the food we eat to how we move (or don’t), we’re letting modern life des...
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October 14, 2025 • 60 mins
We Say We Care About Kids — But Do We Really? | Karel Cast 25-130
Politicians scream about “protecting kids” — from drag queens, books, or healthcare — but ignore the one thing that truly shapes their future: what’s in their hands every day. From social media to screen addiction, billionaires are profiting while an entire generation pays the price.
Karel exposes the hypocrisy of a society that pretends to care while letting our child...
Politicians scream about “protecting kids” — from drag queens, books, or healthcare — but ignore the one thing that truly shapes their future: what’s in their hands every day. From social media to screen addiction, billionaires are profiting while an entire generation pays the price.
Karel exposes the hypocrisy of a society that pretends to care while letting our child...
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October 13, 2025 • 59 mins
🔥 The Blame Stops With Us: Why We’re All The Problem | Karel Cast 25-129 We love to point fingers — at killers, politicians, billionaires, or entire movements — but what if we’re the real monsters? In this episode, Karel takes inspiration from a chilling speech in Monster: The Ed Gein Story to explore how humanity keeps creating villains to avoid facing its own reflection. From school shootings and political chaos to endless wars ...
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October 9, 2025 • 59 mins
🔥 Katie Porter Scandal EXPOSES Why Democrats Keep Losing | Karel Cast 25-128
Democrats are eating their own — again. As California’s Katie Porter faces criticism for a so-called “scandal,” even fellow Democrats are turning on her. But let’s be real — in the age of Trump, where threats, lies, and corruption barely make headlines, why are Democrats still obsessed with appearing perfect?
Karel dives into how Democrats keep sabotaging t...
Democrats are eating their own — again. As California’s Katie Porter faces criticism for a so-called “scandal,” even fellow Democrats are turning on her. But let’s be real — in the age of Trump, where threats, lies, and corruption barely make headlines, why are Democrats still obsessed with appearing perfect?
Karel dives into how Democrats keep sabotaging t...
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October 8, 2025 • 59 mins
💀 Poverty Is Killing America’s Seniors | Karel Cast 25-127
New research reveals a heartbreaking truth: poor and middle-income seniors are dying years earlier than wealthy Americans. Poverty is literally killing our elders — and no one in power seems to care. Karel exposes how inequality, housing costs, and healthcare failures are quietly shortening lives across the country.
Plus — the Supreme Court’s next move could protect so-calle...
New research reveals a heartbreaking truth: poor and middle-income seniors are dying years earlier than wealthy Americans. Poverty is literally killing our elders — and no one in power seems to care. Karel exposes how inequality, housing costs, and healthcare failures are quietly shortening lives across the country.
Plus — the Supreme Court’s next move could protect so-calle...
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October 7, 2025 • 59 mins
⚠️ America’s Real Threat: The Enemy Within the Ranks | Karel Cast 25-126
Trump is reportedly pushing to use U.S. troops against U.S. citizens, even hinting at invoking the Insurrection Act of 1807. Courts and governors are resisting — but what’s the endgame? Is this a political stunt, or the most dangerous power grab in modern American history? Karel breaks it all down, exposing what may be the greatest internal threat to democracy ...
Trump is reportedly pushing to use U.S. troops against U.S. citizens, even hinting at invoking the Insurrection Act of 1807. Courts and governors are resisting — but what’s the endgame? Is this a political stunt, or the most dangerous power grab in modern American history? Karel breaks it all down, exposing what may be the greatest internal threat to democracy ...
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October 6, 2025 • 60 mins
🌎 The Diet That Could Save 15 Million Lives AND the Planet | Karel Cast 25-125
Can what’s on your plate really save the world? The EAT-Lancet Commission—over 70 leading scientists—says yes. Their new “Planetary Diet” could stop 15 million deaths a year and drastically cut climate damage. But here’s the catch: it demands a complete shift in how we grow, eat, and think about food.
Karel breaks down the report, explains why the current...
Can what’s on your plate really save the world? The EAT-Lancet Commission—over 70 leading scientists—says yes. Their new “Planetary Diet” could stop 15 million deaths a year and drastically cut climate damage. But here’s the catch: it demands a complete shift in how we grow, eat, and think about food.
Karel breaks down the report, explains why the current...
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October 2, 2025 • 60 mins
Is Pet Ownership Only for the Rich? Rising Vet Costs, Shutdown & Global Conflicts | Karel Cast 25-124
Pets bring joy, comfort, and real health benefits to our lives—but are they becoming luxuries only the wealthy can afford? In this episode of The Karel Cast, we dive into the skyrocketing costs of pet ownership: from veterinary bills to pet insurance that now runs $100–$250 per month. With MARS Inc. (yes, the candy company) owni...
Pets bring joy, comfort, and real health benefits to our lives—but are they becoming luxuries only the wealthy can afford? In this episode of The Karel Cast, we dive into the skyrocketing costs of pet ownership: from veterinary bills to pet insurance that now runs $100–$250 per month. With MARS Inc. (yes, the candy company) owni...
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October 1, 2025 • 60 mins
Enemy Within? Trump, Government Shutdown & Sean “Diddy” Combs Sentencing | Karel Cast 25-123
Who exactly is America’s “enemy within”? Donald Trump told military leaders to prepare for internal enemies—but does that mean everyday citizens, immigrants, or simply anyone who disagrees with him? This episode dives deep into the dangerous rhetoric that blurs the line between democracy and authoritarianism.
Meanwhile, the U.S. governmen...
Who exactly is America’s “enemy within”? Donald Trump told military leaders to prepare for internal enemies—but does that mean everyday citizens, immigrants, or simply anyone who disagrees with him? This episode dives deep into the dangerous rhetoric that blurs the line between democracy and authoritarianism.
Meanwhile, the U.S. governmen...
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September 30, 2025 • 30 mins
America’s Societal Meltdown Explained | Karel Cast 25-122
Are we living in the most triggered era in American history? From outrage over a simple cotton plant in a hotel hallway to MAGA backlash against Bad Bunny performing at the Super Bowl halftime show, the culture wars never stop. Add in mass sho0tings at churches and politicians calling for more armed police, and you start to see a disturbing pattern: America has become addicte...
Are we living in the most triggered era in American history? From outrage over a simple cotton plant in a hotel hallway to MAGA backlash against Bad Bunny performing at the Super Bowl halftime show, the culture wars never stop. Add in mass sho0tings at churches and politicians calling for more armed police, and you start to see a disturbing pattern: America has become addicte...
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September 29, 2025 • 29 mins
America Isn’t the Country You Think It Is | Karel Cast 25-121
America loves to call itself the “greatest country in the world”—but the numbers tell a different story. Over 350 mass shootings this year, a wannabe tyrant in the Oval Office, and a Supreme Court that props up a far-right agenda. 70% of our infrastructure is outdated, we lack public transportation, and universal health care is still a dream—while we remain #1 for medical...
America loves to call itself the “greatest country in the world”—but the numbers tell a different story. Over 350 mass shootings this year, a wannabe tyrant in the Oval Office, and a Supreme Court that props up a far-right agenda. 70% of our infrastructure is outdated, we lack public transportation, and universal health care is still a dream—while we remain #1 for medical...
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September 25, 2025 • 30 mins
America Isn’t Ready for 124 Million Seniors | Karel Cast 25-120
Over 37% of Americans are now over 50—that’s 124 million people—and the cracks in our system are showing. Social Security is running dry, affordable home health care barely exists for the middle class, and state-sponsored elder care is almost nonexistent. Meanwhile, medicine is lagging behind in treating the illnesses most affecting older Americans.
The truth is clear: A...
Over 37% of Americans are now over 50—that’s 124 million people—and the cracks in our system are showing. Social Security is running dry, affordable home health care barely exists for the middle class, and state-sponsored elder care is almost nonexistent. Meanwhile, medicine is lagging behind in treating the illnesses most affecting older Americans.
The truth is clear: A...
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September 24, 2025 • 30 mins
President Crybaby Melts Down Again While America Suffers | Karel Cast 25-119
Jimmy Kimmel is back on ABC—but instead of focusing on America’s real crises, the President is throwing another tantrum. From the U.N. stage to cable news, he’s still whining about an election he lost years ago while ignoring soaring grocery prices, housing insecurity, healthcare failures, and global unrest.
Karel asks: how much longer can MAGA followers def...
Jimmy Kimmel is back on ABC—but instead of focusing on America’s real crises, the President is throwing another tantrum. From the U.N. stage to cable news, he’s still whining about an election he lost years ago while ignoring soaring grocery prices, housing insecurity, healthcare failures, and global unrest.
Karel asks: how much longer can MAGA followers def...
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September 23, 2025 • 30 mins
Modern Life Is Killing Us: Why Your Body Can’t Keep Up | Karel Cast 25-118
Human bodies haven’t changed in 100,000 years, but our world has. From the rise of agriculture just 10,000 years ago to nonstop modern stress, tech overload, and processed living, we’re locked in an evolutionary mismatch—and it’s making us sick. Obesity, depression, cancer, and anxiety aren’t just random—they’re signs our environment is outpacing our biology.
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Human bodies haven’t changed in 100,000 years, but our world has. From the rise of agriculture just 10,000 years ago to nonstop modern stress, tech overload, and processed living, we’re locked in an evolutionary mismatch—and it’s making us sick. Obesity, depression, cancer, and anxiety aren’t just random—they’re signs our environment is outpacing our biology.
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September 22, 2025 • 30 mins
🔥 MAGA Mourns While Trump Threatens America’s Future | Karel Cast 25-117
Tens of thousands turned out to mourn their MAGA hero, but Trump couldn’t resist making it all about himself—attacking opponents and fueling division. From heads of state at a private funeral to Trump’s ominous remarks, the signs of America’s slide toward autocracy are louder than ever. Why are Democrats silent? What exactly are they waiting for?
Meanwhile, cit...
Tens of thousands turned out to mourn their MAGA hero, but Trump couldn’t resist making it all about himself—attacking opponents and fueling division. From heads of state at a private funeral to Trump’s ominous remarks, the signs of America’s slide toward autocracy are louder than ever. Why are Democrats silent? What exactly are they waiting for?
Meanwhile, cit...
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