On this episode of The Karol Markowicz Show, Karol sits down with columnist, radio host, and author Derek Hunter for a candid and often hilarious conversation about his unconventional path to media success.

From holding over 80 jobs—including some truly bizarre gigs—to becoming a nationally recognized voice at Townhall and WMAL, Derek shares how persistence, curiosity, and a willingness to fail shaped his career. He opens up about breaking into radio, navigating the media world without a roadmap, and why sometimes the best opportunities come from unexpected places.

The conversation also dives into personal growth, parenting, financial lessons (including missed investment opportunities), and Derek’s biggest advice: learn from other people’s mistakes before making your own.

On this episode of The Karol Markowicz Show, Karol sits down with columnist, radio host, and author Derek Hunter for a candid and often hilarious conversation about his unconventional path to media success.
From holding over 80 jobs&mdash;including some truly bizarre gigs&mdash;to becoming a nationally recognized voice at Townhall and WMAL, Derek shares how persistence, curiosity, and a willingness to fail shaped his career. He opens up about breaking into radio, navigating the media world without a roadmap, and why sometimes the best opportunities come from unexpected places.
The conversation also dives into personal growth, parenting, financial lessons (including missed investment opportunities), and Derek&rsquo;s biggest advice: learn from other people&rsquo;s mistakes before making your own.

Hosted by New York Post and Fox News columnist, and co-author of the best-selling book, “Stolen Youth,” The Karol Markowicz Podcast expands on the topics that drove Karol’s most popular columns and conversations, namely, the cultural and social issues that affect us all. What's marriage really like? Why are we lied to about what it's like to have children? What does it mean to succeed in your career? In each episode, Markowicz aims to find real answers to the deep questions that really matter, while taking listener questions and welcoming some of the biggest names in news, politics and entertainment for candid conversations. Get ready to lean in and listen! Subscribe now to The Karol Markowicz Show - new episodes post every Wednesday and Friday on the iHeartRadio App, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Hosted by New York Post and Fox News columnist, and co-author of the best-selling book, &ldquo;Stolen Youth,&rdquo; The Karol Markowicz Podcast expands on the topics that drove Karol&rsquo;s most popular columns and conversations, namely, the cultural and social issues that affect us all. What's marriage really like? Why are we lied to about what it's like to have children? What does it mean to succeed in your career? In each episode, Markowicz aims to find real answers to the deep questions that really matter, while taking listener questions and welcoming some of the biggest names in news, politics and entertainment for candid conversations. Get ready to lean in and listen! Subscribe now to The Karol Markowicz Show - new episodes post every Wednesday and Friday on the iHeartRadio App, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.

The Karol Markowicz Show

On this episode of The Karol Markowicz Show, Karol sits down with columnist, radio host, and author Derek Hunter for a candid and often hilarious conversation about his unconventional path to media success.

The Karol Markowicz Show: Derek Hunter’s Wild Career Path, Media Journey & Life Lessons

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