The CARLOS Podcast
The CARLOS Podcast, hosted by Carlos Watson, is built for the conversations people avoid in public and replay in private. Presidents, rebels, icons, outcasts, critics, and original thinkers sit down for honest dialogue that does not flinch. Smart, soulful, sometimes spicy, always human. If you care about ideas that matter and conversations that go deeper than headlines, this is your seat at the table. New episode drops every Monday.
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She Always Wanted to Be Famous - And At 53, She Finally Is
03/31/2026
She Always Wanted to Be Famous - And At 53, She Finally Is
In this episode, sit down with the incredibly talented Taja Abitbol, who you might know from Netflix’s Members Only. Taja shares the inspiring journey that led her to the screen, including years of persistence, pitching sizzle reels, and how a serendipitous casting connection finally made her dream come true. Taja opens up about her unique background, a North African father and a Brooklyn-born Eastern European Jewish mother who met on a kibbutz in Israel. She gives us a glimpse into her life in Palm Beach, where country club culture, small-town gossip, and relationship drama exist alongside a thriving philanthropic community. We also dive into her latest ventures, including the launch of her song “Everything is Better in the Palm Beach Weather,” and her entrepreneurial journey across wellness, nightlife, and longevity with her Taja Drip and Taja Method brands. She shares her vision for building wellness-centered homes and her aspirations to create hotels that foster health and well-being. Taja opens up about her approach to biological age testing, raising her 14-year-old son, her openness to adoption, and her thoughts on cosmetic surgery. She even lets us in on her ambitious goal of becoming a billionaire. This is a conversation filled with insight, inspiration, and a whole lot of heart. You won’t want to miss it. Watch or listen now! _____________ At its core, The CARLOS Podcast is about resilience, fearlessness, and real truths we’re not supposed to say out loud. If we’ve made you pause, rethink, or feel a little more connected, become part of what we’re building. Here’s what you can do: 👉 Join our membership community for early access, bonus episodes, and extra moments. 👉 Grab something from the online shop to represent the community wherever you are. 👉 If you’re already a member, thank you, share this post with one person who loves real conversations. Join the community: Patreon: Shop: IG: FB: TikTok: LinkedIn: X:
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Ex-CIA, John Kiriakou Opens Up About the CIA’s Deep State Ties and Political Influence
03/02/2026
Ex-CIA, John Kiriakou Opens Up About the CIA’s Deep State Ties and Political Influence
In this episode, I sit down with former CIA officer John Kiriakou. John opens up about his upbringing near Pittsburgh, his career in the CIA, and the personal turmoil he faced while stationed in Athens in 2000. He shares a powerful story about a violent confrontation following a car accident, and how his use of diplomatic immunity played a role in the incident. We dive into CIA culture, where mental health breakdowns, strict rules, and financial pressures create vulnerabilities for officers, often leading to betrayals, as seen with Aldrich Ames and Robert Hanssen. John reflects on how, after 9/11, the agency became reckless with law and morality, and why he believes the intelligence community has done more harm than good. We also discuss his views on Venezuela's Maduro, Israel's actions in Gaza, and much more. Don't miss this raw conversation. For behind-the-scenes moments and more exclusive content, join us on Patreon. _____________ At its core, The CARLOS Podcast is about resilience, fearlessness, and real truths we’re not supposed to say out loud. If we’ve made you pause, rethink, or feel a little more connected, become part of what we’re building. Here’s what you can do: 👉 Join our membership community for early access, bonus episodes, and extra moments. 👉 Grab something from the online shop to represent the community wherever you are. 👉 If you’re already a member, thank you, share this post with one person who loves real conversations. Join the community: Patreon: Shop: IG: FB: TikTok: LinkedIn: X:
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Jack Barsky | A KGB Spy’s Secret Life in America
02/16/2026
Jack Barsky | A KGB Spy’s Secret Life in America
In this episode Jack Barsky shares what it was really like living as a KGB “illegal” in America, and why his most dangerous move had nothing to do with guns, gadgets, or car chases. Jack breaks down how he communicated through secret writing, shortwave radio, and Morse code, why his role was more “intellectual spy” than assassin, and what the KGB actually valued about having operatives planted inside the U.S. We get into the stolen identity that became his real life, the moment someone almost sniffed him out, and the years-later encounter that finally brought the FBI to his door. Then the conversation takes a hard left into the part of his story that changes everything — falling in love, becoming a father, and defying Moscow when they ordered him home. The risk was real, and the cover story he used to disappear is one of the most shocking twists you’ll hear. Some highlights we explore: How secret letters and shortwave Morse code worked Why “being there” mattered more than intel Spotting and profiling people for recruitment The moment a coworker sensed something was off His take on Mossad, CIA missteps, and Putin’s myth Interracial relationships in the 70s and 80s The lie he used to vanish from the KGB Why he believes love beats fear every time _____________ At its core, The CARLOS Podcast is about resilience, fearlessness, and real truths we’re not supposed to say out loud. If we’ve made you pause, rethink, or feel a little more connected, become part of what we’re building. Here’s what you can do: 👉 Join our membership community for early access, bonus episodes, and extra moments. 👉 Grab something from the online shop to represent the community wherever you are. 👉 If you’re already a member, thank you, share this post with one person who loves real conversations. Join the community: Patreon: Shop: IG: FB: TikTok: LinkedIn: X:
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John Kiriakou | CIA Secrets, Surveillance, and the Real Price of Whistleblowing
02/02/2026
John Kiriakou | CIA Secrets, Surveillance, and the Real Price of Whistleblowing
In this episode, I sit down to interview former CIA officer John Kiriakou. John discloses startling details about the CIA's operations, including the agency's high divorce rates, its involvement in torture practices, and the moral conflicts that arise from such duties. He recounts his personal journey from aspiring to be a spy, his experiences in Middle Eastern studies, and his rapid rise within the CIA ranks. John also shares his key roles in significant historical events, like briefing President George H. W. Bush about Iraq's invasion of Kuwait. The conversation delivers in-depth commentary on torture's ineffectiveness, the ethical dilemmas faced by intelligence officers, and John's three-year investigation and imprisonment for exposing the CIA's torture program. Lastly, John discusses controversial topics such as the mysterious death of Jeffrey Epstein and the JFK assassination. This episode promises to be one of the most important and eye-opening conversations about government and intelligence. _____________ At its core, The CARLOS Podcast is about resilience, fearlessness, and real truths we’re not supposed to say out loud. If we’ve made you pause, rethink, or feel a little more connected, become part of what we’re building. Here’s what you can do: 👉 Join our membership community for early access, bonus episodes, and extra moments. 👉 Grab something from the online shop to represent the community wherever you are. 👉 If you’re already a member, thank you, share this post with one person who loves real conversations. Join the community: Patreon: Shop: IG: FB: TikTok: LinkedIn: X:
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Chef Babette | 75-Year-Old Vegan Chef Who Can Do 100 Pushups Shares Her Secret to Staying Strong
01/19/2026
Chef Babette | 75-Year-Old Vegan Chef Who Can Do 100 Pushups Shares Her Secret to Staying Strong
Chef Babette Davis doesn't whisper truth – she shouts it! In this unforgettable episode of CARLOS, the two-time Emmy-award winner sits down with the legendary chef, fitness icon, and truth-teller for a conversation about survival, addiction, food, ego, faith, and the discipline to chose life every single day. From childhood trauma and crack addiction to radical self-mastery, nutrition, love, and political rage, Chef Babette speaks with a clarity and conviction earned through pain and practice. This isn't a wellness conversation. It's a reckoning – with what we consume, what we tolerate, and how we stay present in a world that constantly tries to pull us away from ourselves. _____________ At its core, The CARLOS Podcast is about resilience, fearlessness, and real truths we’re not supposed to say out loud. If we’ve made you pause, rethink, or feel a little more connected, become part of what we’re building. Here’s what you can do: 👉 Join our membership community for early access, bonus episodes, and extra moments. 👉 Grab something from the online shop to represent the community wherever you are. 👉 If you’re already a member, thank you, share this post with one person who loves real conversations. Join the community: Patreon: Shop: IG: FB: TikTok: LinkedIn: X:
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Ann Coulter | Epstein, Trump, and Why Women Shouldn’t Be President
01/19/2026
Ann Coulter | Epstein, Trump, and Why Women Shouldn’t Be President
Known as "The Kingmaker", Ann Coulter calls it like she sees it – and in this episode of CARLOS, she doesn’t hold back. In an unfiltered conversation, Coulter weighs in on Trump’s transformation, being picked up by Epstein, why she believes women shouldn’t be president, and so much more. Carlos Watson presses her on power, prejudice, loyalty, and contradiction – challenging her views while letting them breathe. The result is a rare and deeply human conversation with one of America’s most polarizing voices, revealing not just what Ann Coulter believes, but why she believes it. _____________ At its core, The CARLOS Podcast is about resilience, fearlessness, and real truths we’re not supposed to say out loud. If we’ve made you pause, rethink, or feel a little more connected, become part of what we’re building. Here’s what you can do: 👉 Join our membership community for early access, bonus episodes, and extra moments. 👉 Grab something from the online shop to represent the community wherever you are. 👉 If you’re already a member, thank you, share this post with one person who loves real conversations. Join the community: Patreon: Shop: IG: FB: TikTok: LinkedIn: X:
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Alan Dershowitz | Epstein's Defense Lawyer Breaks Silence, Shares Allegations and Regrets
01/19/2026
Alan Dershowitz | Epstein's Defense Lawyer Breaks Silence, Shares Allegations and Regrets
Alan Dershowitz has spent a lifetime defending the indefensible – and paying the price for it. In this episode of CARLOS, one of America’s most famous legal minds reflects on Israel, a Trump 3rd term, and the case that changed everything: Jeffrey Epstein. In a raw and wide-ranging conversation, Dershowitz confronts accusations, conspiracy theories, and a justice system he believes is fundamentally broken. Carlos Watson challenges him on guilt, loyalty, and moral limits – revealing a portrait of a man who insists that defending the rule of law matters most when it’s hardest to do. You may disagree with him. You may be unsettled by him. But you won’t forget this conversation. _____________ At its core, The CARLOS Podcast is about resilience, fearlessness, and real truths we’re not supposed to say out loud. If we’ve made you pause, rethink, or feel a little more connected, become part of what we’re building. Here’s what you can do: 👉 Join our membership community for early access, bonus episodes, and extra moments. 👉 Grab something from the online shop to represent the community wherever you are. 👉 If you’re already a member, thank you, share this post with one person who loves real conversations. Join the community: Patreon: Shop: IG: FB: TikTok: LinkedIn: X:
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Official Trailer – The Carlos Podcast
01/16/2026
Official Trailer – The Carlos Podcast
The Carlos Podcast is a ROSE Media original hosted by Carlos Watson After building a billion-dollar media company – and surviving a wrongful prosecution – Carlos returns wiser and unfiltered. Presidents, rebels, icons, outcasts, critics, and thinkers sit for the conversations they won’t have anywhere else. This trailer introduces ROSE Media and the network’s mission to create bold, colorful, and impactful storytelling, including The Carlos Podcast. New episodes coming soon.
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