If You’re Not Listening To Emeli Sandé, You Truly Are Missing Out
Emeli Sandé’s Musical Trilogy Is A Gift to Us All By Charles Karel Bouley II America, you probably don’t know Emeli SandĂ©, and you really should. At a time where many decry and denounce the music industry as filled with trite or fluff, she’s the real deal, a bonafide legend-in-the-making. She just completed her third […]
Karel: Life in Segments – 401: What Scares You?
Karel takes on Halloween in the premiere episode of Season 4, heading to one of the biggest Halloween spectacles in the USA, Dark Harbor at the Queen Mary. Interviews with ghosts and ghouls about what scares them, a madman puts a nail through his face, and we discuss the economic impact of America’s second biggest […]
Karel: Life in Segments – 402: Landlording
Karel can’t afford Long Beach any more; but nor can his neighbors. Most that live in the Bay area truly can’t afford it. In your town, rents are skyrocketing. What’s a person, or a landlord, to do? Karel talks to someone about to be evicted and the person about to evict him as we look […]
Karel_Life_In_Segments_4.03 It’s The 90s With Marc Summers
Karel joins legendary host Marc Summers at the premiere of his movie On Your Marc to talk about the very private life of this public person. Plus, Daniel Charleston joins Karel for a fun 90s quiz. Oh, what a time.
Karel_Life_In_Segments Episode 4.04 The Unintentional Vegan
Karel has turned Vegan and doesn’t want to get preachy about it, so he’ll just show you how to make Vegan Shephard Pie, or Pate Chinois, and tell you why you should!
Karel Life In Segments 4.05 Giving Thanks with Michelle Meow!
It’s Thanksgiving Time and time to give thanks that we’ve made it this far. Hilarious guests join for some down home food! Featuring Michelle Meow!Â
Karel_Life_In_Segments Episode 4.06 The Queen of All Damned!
The one and only Queen of all Damned, Anne Rice and son Christopher join Karel from their SoCal retreat!
Karel Life In Segments Episode 4.07 Spilling the Tea
It’s #highTea time with surprise guests and surprise opinions!Â
Karel_Life_In_Segments Episode 4.08 Shithole Times
Karel leaves his home of over 20 years for Las Vegas and Trump calls other countries “shi**holes”Â
Karel: Life in Segments Ep 3.01 Satin Balls and Rainbow Crosswalks
Karel: Life in Segments Ep 3.01 Satin Balls and Rainbow Crosswalks Karel attempts to handle Atilla’s sudden weight loss on #UsAnimals by making satin balls. On a controversial edition of #TheKarelCast, we take to the rainbow crosswalks of Long Beach to discuss LGBT Pride Week and the younger generations’ lack of interest in the history […]
Karel: Life in Segments Ep 3.02 Getting HIGH with the Series Creator of HIGH
#CannabisCorner invites the cast and crew of HIGH, a new series from writer/director Brandon Riley Miller. Karel discusses his thoughts and interpretations of the show as well as asks everyone about their thoughts about cannabis culture.
Karel: Life in Segments Ep 3.03 #CannabisCorner with the Vapor Bros Why Big Biz Will Ruin It
Karel: Life in Segments Ep 3.03 #CannabisCorner with the Vapor Bros Why Big Biz Will Ruin It Karel breaks down vaporizing marijuana on #CannabisCorner. He heads to Torrance, California to meet Linus, a co-founder of Vapor Bros. Vaporizers and discuss the various vaporizing options from flowers to dabs. Afterward, Esteban and Karel test the various […]
Karel: Life in Segments Ep 3.04 80% of Your Life Comes Through Here Plus Broken Bodies
Karel: Life in Segments Ep 3.04 80% of Your Life Comes Through Here Plus Broken Bodies #ItsYourWorld finds Karel heading down to the Port of Long Beach for an in-depth tour via boat. Karel delves into his personal life on #TheKarelCast, finally admitting his body is broken.
Karel: Life in Segments Ep 3.05 Stoping Buying Gourmet Ice Cream Plus Olympic Aftermath
Karel reveals how to make ice cream at home on #CookingForThe99. #TheKarelCast discusses the Olympics and the lasting impact the event has on its host cities.
Karel: Life in Segments Ep. 3.06 Life’s A Cabaret With Randy Harrison QAF and Trumptonia
#ItsYourWorld finds Karel in Randy Harrison’s dressing room to discuss his starring role in Cabaret. While surrounded by sex toys and lingerie, Karel ponders our standards for obscenity on #RantItOut. #TheKarelCast finds Karel stuck on something that Donald Trump said during the 2016 election that suggests treason.
Karel: Life in Segments Ep 3.07 All Things Green With Federoff, HiTea with Shah and Twest
Karel chats with Bianca Shah and Royce Van Twest on #HiTea to discuss the history of tea. #TheKarelCast features guest Nick Federoff from Things Green to discuss Karel’s approach to a drought-friendly backyard.
Karel: Life in Segments Ep 3.08 How To Write a Song with Hitmaker Thea Austin
#SongScribes finds Karel in a collaborative mood. Karel sits down with Thea Austin, DJ Forplay, and Morgan Mallory to compose a cover of Tracy Chapman’s “Revolution,” as he feels timing could not be better with the current state of the world.
Karel: Life in Segments Ep 309 #PopMotoTV Only Motorcycle Riding Can Ease The Pain of Trump
The unthinkable has happened and Karel has coined a new phrase and segment #PTSD aka Post Trump Stress Disorder. To escape the hellish new reality, Karel immerses in motorcycles in #PopMotoTV.
Karel: Life in Segments Ep 3.10 Purple Tea After Bomb Threats at Muslim Hall
Karel continues to suffer #PTSD in the wake of Trump, attending a unity rally the City of Long Beach held for the Muslim community. #HiTea brings us to Park Howard to discuss the economics of tea in the U.S. while tasting a delightful purple tea.
Karel: Life in Segments Ep 3.11 Recovery from Bankruptcy, Empty Social Media and Motorcycles!
On #SegmentCash, we follow up on Karel’s bankruptcy and how his financial status has changed since filing. Empty likes, shares, gestures, and prayers have Karel wondering #Hmm in the age of Slacktivism. #PopMotoTV explores the changing ages and demographics for motorcycle culture.
Karel: Life in Segments Ep 3.12 Chronic Pain Hits Hard, Moto Airbags and Things That Make You Go Hmmm
#Hmm finds Karel wondering why there isn’t more outrage from our leaders as the evidence for Russia hacking the 2016 election mounts. A brand new form of motorcycle technology is demonstrated for us on #PopMotoTV. Karel faces the music regarding his chronic back pain and the steps he has to take to fix it on […]
Karel: Life in Segments Ep. 3.13 Back to the Homeless Streets Plus the Future in Trump’s America
We follow up on the first segment ever of Life in Segments, #StreetTalk to follow up on the homeless of Long Beach. You’ll be shocked to see what Karel discovers. #PopMotoTV tackles motorcycle safety for women and how to properly gear up for every ride if you are a lady. Karel finds himself wondering #Hmm […]
Karel: Life in Segments Ep 2.01 Karel Takes Ireland By Storm
Ireland: After the Referendum Part I Karel and crew take a trip to Dublin and LIsdoonvarna, County Clare, Ireland for The Outing. In it’s third year, it’s adds LGBT matchmaking to century old traditions in the area. We visit Karel on the bus plus take a trip to the Great Stalactite, the largest visible stalactite […]
Karel: Life in Segments Ep 2.02 The Outing In Ireland Is Sheer Panti Bliss
Karel visits the Barack Obama Plaza in Moneygall, Ireland, ancestral home to Obama’s great, great, great grandfather. He then takes to the streets of Dublin to ask people around the globe what they think of the American president. Then, it’s off to Lisdoonvarna for TheOuting.ie a LGBT matchmaking and music festival. Interviews include founder Eddie […]
Karel: Life In Segments Ep 2.03 Eggs In Baskets, Plus, 72b a Year Is Easy If We Just…
How could the U.S. earn an additional $72,000,000,000 in taxes per year? Karel has the answers on #RantItOut! Breakfast is always a chore but a few days a week simplify with Egg in a Basket on #CookingForThe99. It’s under $2 a gives you great protein and whole carbs. #TheKarelCast takes a look at responsibility versus […]
Karel: Life In Segments Ep 2.04 What Not To Say to a Trans Person Plus More Ireland!
Karel discusses the importance of celebration on #RantItOut, and how it may not only be affecting our happiness but our health and longevity as well. #ItsYourWorld takes us back to Ireland to interview filmmaker Lee Dalloway about the film he directed, “Things Not to Say to a Trans Person.” #TheKarelCast poses the not so easily […]
Karel: Life in Segments Ep. 2.05 Get Your Kitchen In Gear, Plus It’s No Grand Ole’ Party
Karel discusses the emerging new political parties and their role in the 2016 election on #RantItOut. On #CookingForThe99, Karel samples cookware and kitchen gear to make the best investments in kitchen equipment without bankrupting yourself. The impending Southern California earthquake is on Karel’s mind on #TheKarelCast, as he gives advice on preparation and earthquake safety.
Karel: Life in Segments Ep. 2.06 Stop Ban on Rental Pets, Pippa’s Overwhelming Loss, Plus Moto
Pets help us in so many ways. In one of her final appearances before her tragic loss, Pippa helps us figure out whether pets should be allowed in all rental properties, period. Karel then looks at some of the absurdities of Social Media and its effects on us and how the way you Tweet shows […]
Karel: Life in Segments Ep 2.07 Why Did Pippa Have To Die? Plus, Pet Grief Counselor Tries to Help
Eric Windstrand from the City of Long Beach talks sidewalk safety as Karel brings pedestrian safety to the forefront after being struck on a crosswalk, losing his beloved Pippa. Over 12 people a day die on crosswalks in America. Plus Dr. Sandra Grossman a pet loss specialist on grieving the loss of a pet and […]
Karel: Life in Segments Ep. 2.08 Gay Walking Tour of Ireland Like No Other
Ireland: After the Referendum Part III We return to Ireland to spend time with Tonie Walsh, an activist who takes on us a walking tour of LGBT history in Dublin and then tells his story, and the story of the LGBT movement in Ireland while on a bus speeding across the center of the country.
Karel: Life in Segments Ep 2.09 FDA Guidelines Are All Wrong, Bowie Leaves
Dariella Gonitzke, MS, RD, CDE, CLEC from Eat Freely Nutrition (eatfreelynutrition.com) tells Karel about the new FDA guidelines for what we should eat and how our parents got it completely wrong. #TheKarelCast takes on music as David Bowie leaves us. Artists continually are finding it harder to survive as people don’t buy music. Karel reminds […]
Karel: Life in Segments Ep 2.10 #TalkGoesTech Taking A Bite Out of Apple; Inside Look at Opiates
Apple is the largest tech company in the world, and now makes the biggest phones and iPads; but is bigger better? Karel looks at the iPhone 6sPlus, AppleTV and iPad Pro on #TalkGoesTech. Plus, Opiate guidelines are changing, because America loves them. How much is it costing employers? How much is it costing you? Karel […]
Karel: Life in Segments Ep 2.11 Ireland’s Most Outrageous Presenter; Why Juicing is Bad and American Culture Lacks
On #ItsYourWorld, Karel talks to Ireland’s first openly gay presenter Brendan Courtney, a fashion designer of some renown who has opinions on everything European and American. Dariella Gonitzke, MS, RD, CDE, CLEC from Eat Freely Nutrition (eatfreelynutrition.com) about the advantages of juicing over using a blender and vice versa on #Cookingforthe99. #TheKarelCast talks about the […]
Karel: Life in Segments Ep. 2.12 Where is Progressive Talk? Sonos, Plus David Lazarus
#TalkGoesTech discusses the disappearance of progressive talk radio over the last decade. The #1 complaint Karel gets is “I can’t hear you any more…” yet each day his show is heard on a multitude of streaming platforms. Karel looks at Sonos and the Riva Turbo series as the way to go if you want to […]
Karel: Life in Segments Ep 2.13 A Plague of Crap; plus, Will He Really Burn 200 Bibles?
Six weeks off Percocet and Karel is ready to start #ThePurge and discusses why it’s time to lighten all of our loads. 1.875 billion square feet of storage space in America; that’s just too much. #TheKarelCast focuses on this, the emotional finale of Season 2. A year of travel, gratitude, tragedy, moving on, and letting […]
Karel: Life In Segments Ep. 113 Don’t Poison Your Pets, #TalkGoesTech w Sonos
Karel begins with two rants for the price of one on #RantItOut. First: What’s standing in your way to your goals? Could it be you? And, the solution to big game hunting is simple, Karel shares. Then on #UsAnimals Karel takes a look at the multi-billion dollar flea and tick industry, how the EPA is […]