The Karens

Do you make people take their shoes off when they come into your house? And if you could swap bodies with someone for a day, would you actually do it? Because apparently, we have questions. This week, The Karens are talking caffeine, shoes-off house rules, and a little Freaky Friday fantasy. Three completely different topics that somehow belong in the same conversation. Let's start with the sh...

Getting older is supposed to come with wisdom, right? So why does it also come with shingles, unexpected health issues, and conversations about getting your teeth done in Mexico?! This week, The Karens are getting into the less glamorous realities of aging. You know, the stuff nobody really warned us about when we were younger. From shingles making an appearance in the conversation to the idea of...

What stupid laws would you change? And should the death penalty exist at all? The Karens are taking on controversial laws, capital punishment, and the rules they believe deserve another look. In this episode: - Stupid laws The Karens would like to change - Why they oppose the death penalty - Questions surrounding capital punishment - Candid opinions on laws, fairness, and justice - The humor and u...

What if dating apps worked a little more like Yelp? ⭐ This week on The Karens Podcast , Amanda, Carolyn, Megan, and Carlos tackle a potentially revolutionary—or absolutely terrible—idea: Should dating apps let you rate the people you date? Imagine finishing a first date and leaving a review. Five stars: great conversation, looked like their photos, would date again. One star: talked about their e...

Should the death penalty still exist? And what happens when an execution goes terribly wrong? This week on The Karens Podcast , Amanda, Carolyn, Megan, and Carlos tackle one of their most controversial subjects yet: capital punishment and the death penalty in America. The conversation centers on Christa Pike, the Tennessee woman who survived a failed execution by lethal injection. Her case has rai...

When does a provocative ad become too controversial—and when is the controversy exactly what the brand wanted? In Season 3, Episode 2 of The Karens Podcast , Amanda, Carolyn, Megan, and Carlos are diving into some of the most talked-about and controversial advertisements, including the recent campaigns involving Sydney Sweeney and the controversy surrounding Nike-owned Converse . Sydney Sweeney ha...

Season 3 is here—and Carlos is officially a Karen! Carlos joins Amanda, Carolyn, and Megan for their first episode as an official member of The Karens Podcast, and we're starting the season with one of our biggest conversations yet: the Lindsay Clancy case. Lindsay Clancy admitted to killing her three young children, but her 2026 trial centered on whether she was criminally responsible for her...

Big changes are coming to The Karens Podcast as we get ready for Season 3—and yes, we're officially adding a NEW Karen! 🎉 After two seasons of laughs, opinions, stories, and plenty of conversations that went completely off the rails, Susan is retiring from her regular spot on the show due to scheduling conflicts. But don't worry—she isn't disappearing! Susan will still pop in from tim...

Fall is here—and with the season of food, feasting, and gathering around the table officially upon us, we’re opening The Karens vault to bring back one of our most-loved episodes! This week, we’re replaying a listener favorite all about food fads, diet trends, and the things we were all convinced we absolutely needed to eat—or stop eating. From trends that took over our kitchens to foods that some...

What happens when the K-9 goes off duty? In Part 2 of our conversation with Kate, a probation officer who runs a K-9 unit , the Karens go even deeper into the fascinating world of working dogs, security, and life behind the scenes. Kate shares more about the security measures involved in her work, what life is really like for K-9s when they're not on duty, and the unique relationship between t...

What is it really like to work alongside a K-9 every day? In Part 1 of this special two-part interview, the Karens sit down with Kate, a probation officer who also runs a K-9 unit , for a fascinating—and surprisingly heartwarming—look inside the world of working dogs. We’re talking about how K-9s are trained, what their jobs actually look like, the incredible bond between a handler and their dog,...

Were COVID vaccines really necessary? Is AI changing the way we think, read, and create? Are people still reading books? And while we're at it… are robots eventually going to take over the world? Just another perfectly normal conversation with the Karens. 😂 In this episode of The Karens Podcast , we're tackling some BIG questions. The Karens look back at the COVID vaccine era and share th...

Women are talking about hormone replacement therapy (HRT) more than ever—but what happens when the medication women rely on becomes difficult to find? In this episode of The Karens Podcast , the Karens dive into the conversation surrounding hormone replacement therapy, menopause, access to women's healthcare, and what a shortage can mean for women trying to manage their symptoms. Why is this h...

Ever wonder what your social media algorithm says about you? The Karens are about to find out—and apparently, the internet knows us a little TOO well. In this episode of The Karens Podcast , we're getting hilariously transparent about what shows up in our algorithms, what we wish our algorithms looked like, and the wildly unexpected content that keeps us scrolling. Then we tackle the big quest...

AI-powered cameras are popping up in communities across the country, and they're raising some big questions. What exactly are Flock AI cameras ? Are they making neighborhoods safer, or are they quietly changing what privacy looks like in America? Who owns the data? Who has access to it? And how much surveillance are we willing to accept in the name of public safety? In this episode, the Karens...

The 2026 FIFA World Cup halftime show may have lasted just a few minutes, but the debate around it is far from over. Should the World Cup have a halftime show at all? Did it make the tournament more entertaining, or did it distract from the biggest match in soccer? And is FIFA embracing a new era, or leaving tradition behind? The Karens tackle one of the most talked-about controversies of the Worl...

The Karens are back from their summer adventures, and they've got plenty to catch up on! From travel stories that didn't quite go as planned to hilarious tech mistakes at work (because apparently turning 49+ comes with a software update no one asked for), this episode is packed with laughs and relatable moments. The ladies also reveal why Casablanca wasn't exactly what the movies made...

The Karens do not agree on the Taylor Swift wedding controversy—and the conversation gets heated fast. In this episode of The Karens Podcast , the Karens break down the controversy surrounding Taylor Swift’s wedding, and everyone comes to the table with a very different opinion. Is the backlash fair? Has the internet taken things too far? Are people simply too invested in celebrity relationships?...

How are we all still alive?! In this laugh-out-loud episode of The Karens Podcast , the Karens swap stories about the times they probably shouldn't have made it out in one piece. From questionable decisions and freak accidents to those heart-stopping moments that instantly make you rethink your life choices, these near-death experiences are equal parts shocking and hilarious. What starts as a...

Remember when you thought adults were weird? Well... now we ARE the adults. In this laugh-out-loud episode of The Karens Podcast , the Karens compare the things they did when they were younger to the habits they've somehow adopted as adults. From having a special spoon just for tasting while cooking to actually flipping mattresses, becoming obsessed with skincare, embracing a good night's...

The tarot conversation continues! After our first fascinating chat with Leila from Sunglow Path , the Karens are back for a deeper dive into the world of tarot card reading. This time, we're exploring how tarot readings actually work, sharing our own experiences with past readings, and discussing what to look for—and what to avoid—when seeking guidance from a tarot card reader. From skepticism...

Have you ever wondered what a tarot card reader actually does? Are tarot cards about predicting the future, intuition, self-reflection, or something else entirely? In this fascinating and entertaining episode of The Karens Podcast, the Karens welcome special guest Leila from Sunglow Path , a professional tarot card reader, to answer all the questions they've been dying to ask. Leila shares her...

What do couples really fight about? Is staying married for financial reasons ever a good idea? And why do listener questions always take the Karens somewhere completely unexpected? In this episode of The Karens Podcast, we're turning the microphone over to you and answering listener-submitted questions about marriage, relationships, money, and communication. Nothing is off limits as the Karens...

What happens when the kids grow up, the rules change, and you're finally faced with the question: What do I want now? In Part 2 of our conversation with author Danielle Frank, the Karens get real about relationships, parenting, and watching a generation that had children young and is now rediscovering freedom, purpose, and identity in a whole new season of life. From marriage to becoming the a...

This week, the Karens are joined by special guest Danielle Frank — author, educator, wine lover, and proof that sometimes life takes you on adventures you didn't plan. Danielle joins the podcast to talk about her book, A Wine Lover’s Guide to Parenting , and opens up about the unexpected twists that reshaped her future in ways she never imagined. From relationship and career pivots to rediscov...