The Karol Markowicz Show: Politics, Podcasts & Keeping It Real with Josh Holmes of Ruthless

In this episode, Josh Holmes opens up about his path into politics — the early influences that shaped him, the winding steps of his career, and how that led him to co-found the Ruthless Podcast. He dives into why authenticity matters in media, what it’s like navigating today’s fraught political lan…

The Karol Markowicz Show: Boca Raton’s Growth, Leadership & the American Dream with Mayor Scott Singer

In this episode, Boca Raton Mayor Scott Singer joins the podcast to discuss the city’s rapid growth, evolving demographics, and thriving business climate. Mayor Singer shares how Boca Raton is attracting families, entrepreneurs, and innovators while working to preserve the community’s unique charac…

The Karol Markowicz Show: The Death of Clickbait? Culture, AI, and Human Connection with John Hawkins

In this conversation, Karol Markowicz sits down with writer and commentator John Hawkins to discuss the evolution of blogging, political discourse, and cultural commentary in the digital age. Hawkins shares insights into his newest project, Culturcidal, a platform designed to move beyond clickbait …

The Karol Markowicz Show: Inside the Mind of a Comedy Writer: Jim Treacher on Humor, Culture, and the Future of AI

In this episode, Karol Markowicz sits down with comedy writer and podcaster Jim Treacher for a candid conversation about the art of humor and the evolving world of creative writing. Treacher shares the story behind his comedic voice, reflecting on the early blogging era, the development of his onli…

The Karol Markowicz Show: Gen X & Midlife Reset: Lisa De Pasquale on Weight Loss, Financial Comeback, and Thriving in Middle Age

In this episode of the Karol Markowicz Show, Lisa De Pasquale shares her powerful Gen X transformation story, from major weight loss to overcoming financial hardship and redefining life in her 40s and 50s. She breaks down the real challenges facing Generation X, including retirement fears, sandwich…

The Karol Markowicz Show: Stu Burguiere on Media, Mindset & the Future of… Everything

In this episode, Karol sits down with Stu Burguiere to unpack his unconventional journey into media, the evolution of radio and podcasting, and why great storytelling still wins. Stu shares his trademark humor and contrarian thinking, offering predictions on future health trends, reflections on tec…

The Karol Markowicz Show: Choose Yourself in the Age of AI: James Altucher on Creativity, Careers & Reinventing Your Life

James Altucher dives deep into the future of creativity, AI, and personal reinvention. From his early days as a programmer to becoming a bestselling author, Altucher shares candid lessons on career pivots, financial missteps, and why “choosing yourself” matters now more than ever. He explains how …

The Karol Markowicz Show: The State of Young Relationships Today with Abigail Shrier

In this episode, Karol interviews Abigail Shrier, a contributing editor at the Free Press and author of two best-selling books. They discuss the motivations behind Shrier's controversial writing, her journey in journalism, the state of relationships among young people, the impact of technology on i…

The Karol Markowicz Show: Dave Barry on Humor, Life Lessons, and Finding Joy in Florida

Pulitzer Prize–winning humorist Dave Barry joins Karol to share his journey from small-town Pennsylvania to becoming one of Florida’s most beloved writers. He reflects on how humor has evolved, the art (and nerves) of public speaking, and why laughter matters now more than ever. With his signature …

The Karol Markowicz Show: Izabella Tabarovsky on Soviet Anti-Zionism, Campus Antisemitism & Her New Book ‘Be a Refusenik'

In this episode, Karol sits down with scholar Izabella Tabarovsky to discuss her new book, Be a Refusenik: A Jewish Student Survival Guide. They trace the roots of Soviet anti-Zionism, connect it to today’s wave of campus antisemitism, and examine the identity challenges facing Jewish students in m…