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The Karel Cast

The Karel Cast delivers bold commentary from Karel, an openly gay entertainer, author, and nationally syndicated talk show host known for saying what others won’t. With humor, heart, and zero patience for nonsense, Karel takes listeners on a fast-paced, no-filter journey through politics, culture, and modern American life—hilarious, incisive, and always honest.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-karel-cast--1368295/support.

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57:55

America Has Lost the Plot

The Karel Cast ·

2026/01/14

America Has Truly Lost the Plot | The Karel Show 26-03It’s 2026 — and America feels completely upside down.While the country faces real, urgent crises, the highest court in the land is debating whether fewer than 1,200 student athletes should be allowed to compete in sports because they are transgender — kids whose only “crime” was being born different and receiving medically supervised, professional care.Nine justices, behind closed doors, may decide whether young people get to pursue their dreams

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59:35

What Do We Still Love? A Needed Reset in a Chaotic...

The Karel Cast ·

2026/01/13

What Do We Still Love? A Needed Reset in a Chaotic America | Karel Cast 26-02Every day seems to begin with another headline designed to exhaust us.As Donald Trump’s ongoing assault on American norms continues to dominate the news cycle, it’s easy to wake up angry, anxious, or defeated. But today’s episode asks a different — and necessary — question:What do we still love?What moments in your day bring warmth, comfort, or joy?Is it your dog? Cooking a favorite meal? Sharing food? Small rituals that

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59:33

2026: The Year to Reset — Taking Back Our Lives, Not...

The Karel Cast ·

2026/01/12

2026: The Year to Reset — Taking Back Our Lives, Not Just Our Politics | The Karel ShowThey say insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting a different result. For many Americans, the past several years have felt exactly like that.Donald Trump has made daily life exhausting for anyone who isn’t MAGA. Every day brings a new outrage. Every day he takes up more space in our heads. Every day the dark cloud he creates seeps into our lives, our relationships, and our sense of self.But

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59:59

Happy New Year! Let's Cook and Talk LGBTQ News

The Karel Cast ·

2026/01/11

Happy New Year! Cooking Healthy, LGBTQ Headlines, and Hope for 2026Happy New Year! On the first show of the year, we’re starting exactly where so many of us want to be: healthier, grounded, and informed. I’ll show you how to make an easy, delicious lentil pasta dish that’s packed with protein, full of flavor, and simple enough for anyone to cook—perfect for easing into better habits without guilt or extremes.Then Scott Jacobson joins me for This Gay Week, breaking down the LGBTQ stories that are

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59:59

Goodbye 2025: The Year That Changed Everything

The Karel Cast ·

2026/01/11

Goodbye 2025: The Year That Changed EverythingAs 2025 comes to a close, it’s time to pause—and take one last, honest look at a year that often felt overwhelming. The first year of Trump’s return to power reshaped politics almost daily, while breakthroughs and breakdowns across science, health, entertainment, and pop culture competed for our attention nonstop.Some stories inspired hope. Others shocked, exhausted, or divided us. And many lived somewhere in the uncomfortable middle. This episode of The

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54:20

Erik Dane on ALS, Disability Visibility, and Refusing...

The Karel Cast ·

2026/01/11

Erik Dane on ALS, Disability Visibility, and Refusing to Give UpErik Dane—forever remembered by many as “McSteamy” from Grey’s Anatomy—has lived much of his career in the spotlight. From blockbuster films to hit television shows, and more recently capturing a new generation on Euphoria, his career has continued to evolve. But in April 2025, at the height of renewed success, Dane was diagnosed with ALS—a devastating disease with no cure.Now using a wheelchair, Erik Dane is still acting, still

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60:00

Why New Year’s Resolutions Fail, SF Takes on Junk...

The Karel Cast ·

2026/01/11

Why New Year’s Resolutions Fail, SF Takes on Junk Food, and This Gay WeekIt’s New Year’s resolution season—but what if making resolutions is actually setting yourself up to fail? As millions promise dramatic life changes, we take a hard look at why New Year’s resolutions often backfire, fuel shame, and create unrealistic expectations instead of real growth.Plus, San Francisco is taking an aggressive stand against junk food, filing lawsuits aimed at companies that profit from unhealthy products. Is

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59:59

It’s Christmas — Let’s Dance! 🎄💃 | Karel Cast

The Karel Cast ·

2026/01/11

It’s Christmas — Let’s Dance! 🎄💃 | Karel CastNo politics. No heavy headlines. No big debates.It’s Christmas Day — a day for joy, memories, music, and movement. And today on The Karel Cast, we’re doing exactly that: dancing through decades of stories, songs, and survival.I’ve been making music professionally since the late 1980s, and on this special Christmas episode, I’m sharing the stories behind the songs — and playing some of the music videos I’ve created over the years, including:🎶 “Everybody

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60:00

The True Meaning of Christmas

The Karel Cast ·

2026/01/11

The True Meaning of Christmas (It’s Not What You Think) | Karel CastEvery year we decorate the tree, exchange gifts, sing the songs, and gather with loved ones — but do we ever stop to ask why we do any of it? On this Christmas Eve episode of The Karel Cast, we take a deeper look at the true meaning of Christmas: where the traditions came from, what they were meant to symbolize, and how the holiday has evolved into what it is today.We’ll also talk honestly about why Christmas can feel magical for

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60:00

These Food & Climate Numbers Will Shock You | Karel...

The Karel Cast ·

2026/01/11

These Food & Climate Numbers Will Shock You | Karel Cast 25-167What would it actually take for your state to be food-self-sufficient?How much food — and especially meat — would the United States have to produce just to feed itself?The answers are staggering, and they reveal why climate change, agriculture, and what we eat are deeply connected — whether we want to admit it or not. These numbers don’t just challenge our assumptions, they expose how fragile the food system really is.So yes, eat,

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60:00

Airlines vs. Bigger Bodies: Should Fat Travelers Pay...

The Karel Cast ·

2026/01/11

Airlines vs. Bigger Bodies: Should Fat Travelers Pay More? | Karel Cast Holiday travel is here — and Southwest Airlines is back in the spotlight for its “customer of size” policy. If you’re considered too large for a single seat, they require you to buy two. Sure, you might get a refund later… but will you? And is this policy fair?Let’s be honest: airplane seats are shrinking while Americans are getting larger. Should heavier passengers be financially penalized — or should airlines be held

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59:33

What is There Left To Say About America? | 26-04

The Karel Cast ·

2026/01/07

What Is Left to Say About America? Politics, Pizza, Prices & a Country at a Breaking Point | The Karel CastEvery day, I—and countless other hosts—go on air to talk about the state of America. And lately, it feels like the same grim message on repeat: Trump must go. Democracy is strained. The country is slipping.So the real question becomes: what is left to say?Has the era of a and warnings passed? If there’s no action—no accountability—are we just talking into the void? Is it time to stop

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59:33

The Madness of King Trump | Karel Cast 26-03

The Karel Cast ·

2026/01/06

The Madness of King Trump: NATO, Venezuela, Greenland & a Nation on the Brink | The Karel CastIs this still politics—or has it crossed into something far more dangerous?Venezuela’s president claims he was kidnapped while insisting he remains in power. Colombia is on high alert, warning it will fight back if provoked. Denmark issues a chilling warning: if Donald Trump makes a move on Greenland, NATO itself could collapse.This isn’t exaggeration anymore. This is the Madness of King Trump.If

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60:57

An Unhinged President Crosses a Red Line: Is America...

The Karel Cast ·

2026/01/05

An Unhinged President Crosses a Red Line: Is America Now at War? | The Karel CastAn out-of-control President has crossed an unthinkable line — invading a sovereign nation, detaining its President and First Lady, and declaring the United States will “run the country” indefinitely. That isn’t diplomacy. It’s an undeclared act of war, a violation of U.S. and international law, and a chilling step toward modern-day colonization.Even more disturbing? Congress is largely silent, slow-walking its response

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59:59

Happy New Year! Cooking Healthy, LGBTQ Headlines, and...

The Karel Cast ·

2026/01/01

Happy New Year! Cooking Healthy, LGBTQ Headlines, and Hope for 2026Happy New Year! On the first show of the year, we’re starting exactly where so many of us want to be: healthier, grounded, and informed. I’ll show you how to make an easy, delicious lentil pasta dish that’s packed with protein, full of flavor, and simple enough for anyone to cook—perfect for easing into better habits without guilt or extremes.Then Scott Jacobson joins me for This Gay Week, breaking down the LGBTQ stories that are

en

59:59

Goodbye 2025: The Year That Changed Everything

The Karel Cast ·

2025/12/31

Goodbye 2025: The Year That Changed EverythingAs 2025 comes to a close, it’s time to pause—and take one last, honest look at a year that often felt overwhelming. The first year of Trump’s return to power reshaped politics almost daily, while breakthroughs and breakdowns across science, health, entertainment, and pop culture competed for our attention nonstop.Some stories inspired hope. Others shocked, exhausted, or divided us. And many lived somewhere in the uncomfortable middle. This episode of The

en

54:20

Erik Dane on ALS, Disability Visibility, and Refusing...

The Karel Cast ·

2025/12/30

Erik Dane on ALS, Disability Visibility, and Refusing to Give UpErik Dane—forever remembered by many as “McSteamy” from Grey’s Anatomy—has lived much of his career in the spotlight. From blockbuster films to hit television shows, and more recently capturing a new generation on Euphoria, his career has continued to evolve. But in April 2025, at the height of renewed success, Dane was diagnosed with ALS—a devastating disease with no cure.Now using a wheelchair, Erik Dane is still acting, still

en

60:00

Why New Year’s Resolutions Fail, SF Takes on Junk...

The Karel Cast ·

2025/12/29

Why New Year’s Resolutions Fail, SF Takes on Junk Food, and This Gay WeekIt’s New Year’s resolution season—but what if making resolutions is actually setting yourself up to fail? As millions promise dramatic life changes, we take a hard look at why New Year’s resolutions often backfire, fuel shame, and create unrealistic expectations instead of real growth.Plus, San Francisco is taking an aggressive stand against junk food, filing lawsuits aimed at companies that profit from unhealthy products. Is

en

59:59

It’s Christmas — Let’s Dance! 🎄💃 | Karel Cast

The Karel Cast ·

2025/12/25

It’s Christmas — Let’s Dance! 🎄💃 | Karel CastNo politics. No heavy headlines. No big debates.It’s Christmas Day — a day for joy, memories, music, and movement. And today on The Karel Cast, we’re doing exactly that: dancing through decades of stories, songs, and survival.I’ve been making music professionally since the late 1980s, and on this special Christmas episode, I’m sharing the stories behind the songs — and playing some of the music videos I’ve created over the years, including:🎶 “Everybody

en

60:00

The True Meaning of Christmas (It’s Not What You...

The Karel Cast ·

2025/12/24

The True Meaning of Christmas (It’s Not What You Think) | Karel CastEvery year we decorate the tree, exchange gifts, sing the songs, and gather with loved ones — but do we ever stop to ask why we do any of it? On this Christmas Eve episode of The Karel Cast, we take a deeper look at the true meaning of Christmas: where the traditions came from, what they were meant to symbolize, and how the holiday has evolved into what it is today.We’ll also talk honestly about why Christmas can feel magical for

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