The Podcast
Join Kara, Molly, and Jennie as they debunk myths, keep you informed, and tackle the sticky and icky of life with top professionals in their fields, providing helpful hacks and a healthy dose of humor.
With expert interviews, lively discussions, and science-backed solutions, they’ll arm you with the knowledge and confidence to face the “Oh Gross!” moments head-on. Tune in to learn, laugh, and conquer life’s challenges like a pro!
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Dr. Yeroushalmi & Jayron Afshar
EYE PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON/CELEBRITY LASH ARTIST
EYELASH MITES & THE SUPERMODEL WHO NEVER BLINKED
Jayron Afshar is a celebrity lash artist whose A-list clients trust her with their most delicate beauty secrets, and she’s seen it all.
On Oh Gross!, Jayron reveals the now-legendary tale of the supermodel who didn’t blink for four hours straight. No breaks. Total horror-movie energy.
Then ophthalmologist Dr. Allen Yeroushalmi steps in with the real science behind lash mites, crusty buildup, and how to keep your eyes healthy without over-scrubbing.
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Tom Morris Jr.
ON-AIR TALENT/ INVESTIGATIVE CRIME REPORTER
CRIME STORIES: AMW, LIVE PD & MORE
Tom is a veteran crime-TV journalist and on-air “crime fighter.” From tracking fugitives on America’s Most Wanted to becoming a fan favorite on A&E’s Live PD and Fugitives Caught on Tape, he’s spent decades turning real-life manhunts into must-watch TV. On Oh Gross!, Tom reunites with Kara to swap wild behind-the-scenes stories, break down self-defense laws in plain English, and share one of the most jaw-dropping “oh gross” cases of his entire career.
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Ken Stokes (aka PK, Pretty Ken)
MUSIC PRODUCER / ARTIST / CULTURE SHAPER
GOSSIP, STRATEGY, AND A-LISTER SHADE
Pretty Ken is an Atlanta music icon whose fingerprints are all over the South's most influential hip-hop and R&B. He's collaborated with legends including Outkast, Big Boi, The Dungeon Family, Goodie Mob, CeeLo Green, Killer Mike, YoungBloodZ, Organized Noize, Young Jeezy, T.I., and Akon. A founding member of the Attic Crew, Ken helped define a generation of Southern sound.
On Oh Gross!, Pretty Ken drops unfiltered stories from the studio and the stage—sharing his unique lens when it comes to the recent viral Coldplay concert moment where a "kiss cam" mix-up exposed a grossly inappropriate oversight.
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Re-Release - "Mama Jan" Smith
VOCAL COACH / PRODUCER / MUSIC ICON
WINNING GRAMMYS, WISE WORDS, AND WIGGLY WORMS
“Mama Jan” Smith is a Grammy-nominated vocal producer and mentor to stars like Usher, Justin Bieber, and Rob Thomas. With over 30 years of experience, she’s helped shape the careers of countless artists while pioneering artist development in the music industry. One of those artists is none other than Oh Gross! co-host Jennie Lasater! In this episode, Mama Jan shares some behind-the-scenes stories about the music business, and a personal story about the unexpected gross side of nail-biting and the life lessons learned along the way.
Website | Mama Jan’s No Nonsense Vocal Warm Up (Digital Download)
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Ep37 - Anita Avedian
LICENSED THERAPIST & ANGER EXPERT
TEMPER TALKS: WHY ANGER IS NOT TABOO
Anita Avedian, LMFT, is a leading anger management educator and the Executive Director of Avedian Counseling Center. She’s spent over 20 years helping people break the “blow up or shut down” cycle with real tools for emotional awareness, healthy communication, and better relationships.
On Oh Gross!, Anita explains why anger isn’t the enemy, how to spot your triggers, and what to do instead of snapping—or shutting down.
Workbooks & More: AvedianCounselingCenter.com
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Ep35 & 36 - Cassie Schindler
MINDFULNESS EDUCATOR & MBSR SPECIALIST
MINDFULNESS MYTHS
Cassie Schindler is a Certified Mindfulness Educator and 50-year practitioner of Eastern meditation who brings both deep expertise and personal insight to her work. After a 25-year career as a Fortune 500 executive and her own healing journey with multiple sclerosis, Cassie trained for six years in Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) through the Center for Mindfulness at UMass Medical Center.
On Oh Gross!, Cassie unpacks common mindfulness myths, explains why it’s more about being than doing, and shares practical ways to find calm in everyday life.
Website: MindYourMoments.com
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Ep33 & 34 - Shannah Game
MONEY WELLNESS EXPERT & CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER
MINDFUL MONEY
Shannah Game is a Financial Expert, Certified Trauma of Money Specialist, and author of Unraveling Your Relationship with Money. She’s spent over 20 years helping people break free from financial shame, rewrite their money stories, and build wealth on their terms.
On Oh Gross!, Shannah shares a powerful 10-minute Financial Forgiveness exercise, the life-changing habit of weekly money dates, and 5 mindful money shifts that can help anyone take their power back.
Follow: @shannahgame
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Ep29 - Chris Wark
CANCER SURVIVOR & WELLNESS ADVOCATE
FROM MICROPLASTICS TO MINDSET SHIFTS
Chris Wark is a best-selling author, cancer survivor, and wellness advocate who beat stage III colon cancer in 2003 by opting out of chemo and choosing a radically natural path, focused on plant-based eating, detox, and mindset. He’s since become one of the most recognized voices in holistic health, sharing his journey through books, his SQUARE ONE program, and the Chris Beat Cancer platform. On Oh Gross!, Chris breaks down what’s really in our food, the danger of microplastics, and how belief, lifestyle, and nutrition can play a powerful role in healing.
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Ep26 - Dr. Steve Threlkeld
INFECTIOUS DISEASE EXPERT
COLONOSCOPIES, PARASITES & BURROWING FLIES
A husband and father of two, Dr. Steve Threlkeld works alongside his brother Mike at Consolidated Medical Practices in Memphis, TN. He did his post-graduate training at Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital, where he received awards for clinical excellence. Dr. Threlkeld is a board-certified infectious disease expert and also serves as the epidemiologist for Baptist Hospital.
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Ep22 - Dr. Pedram Ghasri
DERMATOLOGIST / SKIN CANCER SPECIALIST
SMOG AND YOUR SKIN
Dr. Pedram Ghasri is a board-certified dermatologist with extensive expertise in medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology. Specializing in skin cancer detection and treatment, he also treats conditions like eczema, acne, and psoriasis and offers cosmetic procedures such as Botox and injectable fillers. As Kara’s personal dermatologist, he shares his expert tips on how to keep your skin healthy and protect it from common issues like impetigo and ringworm.
Castle Dermatology Institute Website | More on The Doctors at Castle
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EP21 & 20 - Kerry Sanders
JOURNALIST / RETIRED NBC NEWS CORRESPONDENT
MISINFORMATION IN CHAOS
An Emmy and Peabody Award-winning journalist with 40 years of experience, Kerry Sanders spent 32 years with NBC News. He has reported from all seven continents, 50 states, and 65 countries. His fearless coverage included embedding with Marines in Iraq, sharing personal stories from 100 named storms like Hurricane Katrina, and documenting fires in the Amazon.
On Oh Gross!, Kerry shares invaluable lessons from a lifetime of navigating the world’s toughest challenges.
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EP19 - Mike Jachles
MASTER PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER (PIO)
FROM ALARM TO ACTION
As Chair of the Florida Association of Public Information Officers and the Florida PIO Deployment Team, Mike Jachles is critical to ensuring clear and effective communication during emergencies. He is a Master Public Information Officer (PIO), Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), and seasoned first responder with over thirty years of experience in public safety, crisis communication, and emergency response.
Mike is a Lead Instructor for FEMA’s National Disaster & Emergency Management University Basic Academy Public Information Officer Curriculum and the Florida Fire Chiefs’ Association Emergency Services Leadership Institute, where he trains leaders to manage public information during disasters and emergencies.
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EP17 - Bill Carlson
HOMEOPATHIC BIOTECHNOLOGIST
WHAT BITES IN THE NIGHT?
As a homeopathic practitioner, Bill traveled the world for 25 years studying natural, homeopathic, Ayurvedic, and Eastern alternative medicines in Asia, Africa, Europe, South America, and the Middle East. This has helped him complete his mission of providing leading-edge alternatives to traditional medicine and improving personal health, naturally.
He founded Nature's Innovation, Inc. in 2004, a biotechnology company that manufactures FDA registered homeopathic medicines, along with EPA registered biocides, disinfectants, antimicrobials and virucides and other natural products.
Their Bed Bug Patrol™ line of products have become a main staple defense against bed bugs at name brand hotels and companies around the world.
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Ep13 - Chuck Knerr
TOY HISTORIAN / TOY INVENTOR
WHAT MAKES A TOY “SUPER”?
Chuck Knerr is the son of Wham-O toy company founder Richard Knerr. After spending his childhood playing at the factory and being the guinea pig tester for all their Super products, he inherited the toy design bug. He created the Wirlygoround, a toy that harnesses the phenomenal properties of physics to ignite a sense of awe and wonder, providing what he calls "Funomenal Fun."
website: whirlygoround.com
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Ep12 - Dr. Steve Threlkeld
INFECTIOUS DISEASE EXPERT
GERMS ON A PLANE?
A husband and father of two, Dr. Steve Threlkeld works alongside his brother Mike at Consolidated Medical Practices in Memphis, TN. He did his post-graduate training at Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital, where he received awards for clinical excellence. Dr. Threlkeld is a board-certified infectious disease expert and also serves as the epidemiologist for Baptist Hospital.
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Ep11 - "Mama Jan" Smith
VOCAL COACH / PRODUCER / MUSIC ICON
WINNING GRAMMYS, WISE WORDS, AND WIGGLY WORMS
“Mama Jan” Smith is a Grammy-nominated vocal producer and mentor to stars like Usher, Justin Bieber, and Rob Thomas. With over 30 years of experience, she’s helped shape the careers of countless artists while pioneering artist development in the music industry. One of those artists is none other than Oh Gross! co-host Jennie Lasater! In this episode, Mama Jan shares some behind-the-scenes stories about the music business, and a personal story about the unexpected gross side of nail-biting and the life lessons learned along the way.
Website | Mama Jan’s No Nonsense Vocal Warm Up (Digital Download)
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Ep10 - Dr. Pedram Ghasri
DERMATOLOGIST / SKIN CANCER SPECIALIST
GET UNDER YOUR SKIN
Dr. Pedram Ghasri is a board-certified dermatologist with extensive expertise in medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology. Specializing in skin cancer detection and treatment, he also treats conditions like eczema, acne, and psoriasis and offers cosmetic procedures such as Botox and injectable fillers. As Kara’s personal dermatologist, he shares his expert tips on how to keep your skin healthy and protect it from common issues like impetigo and ringworm.
Castle Dermatology Institute Website | More on The Doctors at Castle
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Ep7 - Katie Dufour
FOOD & BEVERAGE OPERATIONS
WHAT LURKS IN YOUR LEFTOVERS?
As an account manager for a food distribution company, Katie has specialized expertise in meats and cheeses.
In this episode, Katie answers Kara, Molly and Jennie’s burning questions on food safety from handling raw meat to moldy fruit. She also gives tips on how to keep your fridge and kitchen food safe. Learn what to do when your cheese is sweaty!
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Ep5 - Rod Crawford
ARACHNOLOGIST / CURATOR / SPIDER EXPERT
MYTH BUSTING BY THE SPIDER MAN
Rod Crawford is the Curator of Arachnids at the Burke Museum in Seattle and a renowned expert on spiders. With decades of experience, Rod is a widely published expert on spider biology, and the creator of the Spider Myths Web Site, where he debunks common misconceptions about these fascinating creatures. In this episode, Rod shares jaw-dropping facts about spiders, including why they’re far more helpful than harmful. He also clears up some of the biggest myths surrounding our eight-legged friends; if you ever wondered how many (if any) spiders crawl into your mouth while you sleep, this is the episode for you!
Burke Museum Website | More on Spider Myths
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Ep4 - Marcus Dunstan
HORROR SCREENWRITER / DIRECTOR
KILLER COCKROACHES & TERRIFYING TARANTULAS
Marcus Dunstan is an acclaimed screenwriter and director best known for his work on the Saw franchise and The Collector series. After winning Project Greenlight with his film Feast, Marcus made a name for himself in the horror genre, bringing terrifying stories to life. He has been friends with Oh Gross! co-host Kara Kurcz since their college days at the University of Iowa. In this episode, Marcus shares behind-the-scenes details about how he uses spiders and other creepy-crawlies to create some of Hollywood’s scariest moments.
Watch The Collection on Prime Video | Watch Pilgrim Streaming on Hulu
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Ep3 - Lori Waldman
EDUCATOR / CAMP OWNER
WHAT CAME HOME FROM CAMP?
Lori Waldman, alongside her husband Joey, owns and directs Camp Blue Ridge. Lori taught for 33 years, from 2nd grade through high school, and now serves as the camp’s healthcare manager, super camp mom, and off-season retreat coordinator. Jennie and Molly, the Lice Ladies, also handle lice checks for the camp. Camp is a joyful place for kids, but in many ways it is also Oh Gross! Headquarters! In this episode, Lori shares her insights on managing health and hygiene at camp and the joys of watching campers create lifelong memories in a safe, inclusive environment.
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Ep2 - Cleve Willis
ACTOR/ MUSICIAN / YOGI
WHAT’S IN YOUR YOGA PANTS?
Cleve is a rocker-turned-yoga studio owner. After years in the music industry, sharing the stage with legends like Cinderella and Skid Row, he found peace and a new passion in hot yoga. Now the owner of Still Hot Yoga in Atlanta, Cleve joins the ladies and shares one of the grossest experiences of his life; dealing with unexpected creepy-crawlies…
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