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Oh Gross!
by Oh Gross, LLC
Don’t let the “ick” factor hold you back—we get to the bottom of life’s toughest and grossest moments, so nothing is off-limits or unspeakable. So if you are tired of asking awkward questions on Social Media or spiraling down a misinformation Doctor Google rabbit hole, welcome to the Oh Gross! Community. Ever wonder how many times the average person gets bitten by a spider? Or what to do about germs on a plane? We pull back the curtain on life’s most unnerving mysteries by having real conversations with science to takeaways—that help you face the “ick” with clarity (and maybe a laugh). So don't worry about that fuzz on your fruit in the fridge or panic about what to put in your "Bug Out Bag" for emergencies. We do the research so you can skip the stress—and get the answers you didn’t know you needed. Each episode Kara, Jennie and Molly dive into a squeamish or scary subject, blending expert-driven interviews, practical tips, and plenty of personal stories and wit to help you
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Is It Self-Defense? | Tom Morris Jr.
On Oh Gross, we explore the complicated laws of self-defense. Gun laws, self-defense rights, and use-of-force rules vary wildly by state, and most people have no idea what applies to them. This week, Kara, Jennie, and Molly sit down with Kara’s dear friend, veteran crime journalist Tom Morris…
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Trailer: Tom Morris Jr. on Self-Defense Laws and Common Misconceptions
Next Thursday, veteran TV correspondent and “crime fighter” Tom Morris Jr. joins Kara Kurcz for a candid conversation on self-defense. Reuniting as longtime colleagues from America’s Most Wanted and Live PD, the discussion brings firsthand experience from years of covering real cases. Joined by...
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Vote for Oh Gross to win the Webby Awards People's Voice!!
You can vote for Oh Gross to win the People's Voice here: wbby.co/57425N Oh Gross! is nominated a 2nd time in a row for a Webby Award (Science & Education) for our episode “Gas Station Heroin: The Kratom Crisis.” Just click Vote, sign up (free), and confirm. You can vote once per email through...
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Sneak Peek: Self-Defense: What You Need to Know! with Tom Morris Jr.
Here is a sneak peek of our conversation with veteran crime journalist and former America's Most Wanted correspondent Tom Morris Jr. He tackles the self-defense conversation people are uncomfortable having, but everyone needs to hear. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Earwax…or a Bug in Your Ear?
Your ears have a secret life: bugs, buildup, and the truth about Q-tips with infectious disease expert Dr. Steve Threlkeld. On this episode of Oh Gross!, Dr. Steve Threlkeld joins Kara and Jennie to break down the secret life of your ears! It is all about earwax and why trying to get rid of it...
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St. Patrick’s Day: From Urine Olympics to Blarney Bacteria
St. Patrick’s Day is here, using the luck of the Irish to get down and dirty with the holiday’s grossest realities. Join Kara, Molly, and Jennie for an unfiltered look at the traditions that leave a trail of questionable decisions and bacteria in their wake. This episode highlights: The…
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Stop Fearing AI — And Why Crypto Isn’t Crazy | Armando Pantoja
AI “deepfakes,” crypto craziness, and the terrifying reality of today’s rapidly evolving technology—how do you know what’s real and what’s not? This episode cuts through the noise to tell you what you really need to know about technology, your future, and your money. Kara sits down with...
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Kratom: An Interview with Emmy-Nominated Producer Joanne Rubino
In the final installment of our special kratom series, Kara and Jennie speak with Emmy-nominated producer Joanne Rubino, creator of the documentary Kratom: Side Effects May Include. After a friend lost her 27-year-old son, Wyatt Wheeler, Joanne spent years investigating the growing and largely...
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NEWS ALERT: Save Your Brain!
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Kratom Under the Microscope with Dr. Chris McCurdy
Kara and Jennie sit down with kratom researcher and University of Florida medicinal chemistry professor Dr. Chris McCurdy for a no‑BS look at how a traditional Southeast Asian leaf turned into today’s potent “gas‑station” products. He explains where leaf‑only kratom may actually help with pain…
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2026 Trailer
Oh Gross! is back with a new season. This is where the questions people avoid actually get answered. Real conversations. Real experts. No topic is off-limits, because the things we’re most uncomfortable asking about are usually the things we need to understand the most. Learn more about your ad...
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Gas Station Heroin: The Kratom Crisis
Kratom is sold as a “natural” sleep aid, mood booster, and pain reliever—sometimes right next to energy drinks at gas stations—yet there is no consistent regulation, no standard dosing, and deeply conflicting information online about how safe it really is. In part one of this two-part Oh Gross!...
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Oh Gross! 2025 Highlights Trailer
In preparation for our 2026 season premiere, we assembled a recap from the 2025 season episodes. Also catch up on any of our amazing episodes you missed! Stay tuned for the 2026 premiere with an amazing lineup of expert guests and investigative episodes. As always we are your news source for…
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REPLAY: Behind the Lens: Inside Stories from Reporter Kerry Sanders
In the aftermath of the Los Angeles fires, Oh Gross! revisits our conversation with Kerry Sanders in this replay of Behind the Lens: Stories & Tips from Reporter Kerry Sanders. As communities reflect on how quickly a crisis can unfold—and how long the impact can last—this episode explores what...
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REPLAY OF WEBBY NOMINATION - L.A. Fires Crisis Mode: Avoiding Misinformation with Kerry Sanders
On the one-year anniversary of the Los Angeles fires, Oh Gross! host Kara Kurcz and Molly revisits a conversation that feels just as urgent today as it did when it first aired. For Kara, interviewing Kerry Sanders was a full-circle moment. The conversation offered rare insight into how the…
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Hygiene's Dirty History: Urine MouthWash & More
In this episode of Oh Gross, Jennie plays: a rapid-fire game with Kara that takes listeners through the grossest hygiene habits in human history. From ancient civilizations swimming in sewage, to Romans sharing communal butt sponges,—nothing is off the table. The hosts dig into why bathing was…
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Gross Holiday Gifts Your Kids Will Love | LIVE REPLAY
It’s our favorite episode of the year...The Gross Holiday Gifts Your Kids Will Love holiday special!After surviving a cursed live-stream launch (including a demonic mic test), Kara and Jennie reveal the weirdest, grossest, and most internet-obsessed gifts of the season. From National Geographic’s...
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Eyelash Mites & The Supermodel Who Never Blinked
If you thought your biggest lash problem was clumpy mascara… buckle up. Because today, the Oh Gross! crew uncovers the horrifying-but-also-hilarious truth that tiny microscopic spiders basically live rent-free on your face. Yes. Right now. As you read this. Kara, Jennie, and Molly kick things off...
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The Chicken Story You Can’t Unhear
This week, we’re serving up a throwback that ruined us the first time around—and is even more necessary before Thanksgiving kitchen chaos begins. Kara, Molly, and Jennie sit down with food-safety expert Katie Defour to unpack the deli fried chicken horror story that will haunt you (and maybe save...
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Tom Morris Jr. Talks Live PD, AMW, and Self-Defense Laws (Live Replay)
Kara Kurcz reunites with Tom Morris Jr. for a live Oh Gross! episode packed with behind-the-scenes stories from America’s Most Wanted and Live PD. They break down the myths around self-defense, why the laws vary so widely state to state, and why talking openly about safety matters now more than...
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Welcome to Food Poisoning Season: Dr. Steve on the Holiday Germ Buffet
Was it food poisoning or the stomach flu? Infectious-disease expert Dr. Steve Threlkeld returns to Oh Gross! to unpack the real difference and why the “last thing you ate” isn’t always the culprit. We dig into the invisible fecal veneer, Dr. Steve’s unforgettable “painting the room”…
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The Viral Truth #2 - With Dr. Steve (Live Replay)
This Week on Oh Gross! — Recorded LIVE!Nothing hit the cutting room floor—from Kara’s booger checks with Jennie to Molly’s Cologuard chat over cupcakes! The audience came ready with questions, and infectious disease expert Dr. Steve Threlkeld speaks about sickness, smell, and science. Episode...
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The Viral Truth #1 - With Dr. Steve (Live Replay)
Missed our first Oh Gross! livestream? Catch the replay of The Viral Truth—where Kara and Jennie put infectious disease expert Dr. Steve Threlkeld on the spot to separate myth from medicine. Ever heard these? Butter soothes burns. Cracking your knuckles causes arthritis. Sleeping with the window...
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REPLAY: The Thunder Down Under premiere episode
0:00 — Lice Have Sex On Your Head 8:12 — Meet Cleve Willis: Rock Guitarist & Owner of Still Hot Yoga 13:10 — Head Lice Vs. Pubic Lice 20:04 — Can You Catch Crabs In Yoga? 28:43 — A “Flying Crab” Causes Pubic Lice In The Eye 41:23 — How to Sanitize Things to Not Get Pubic Lice Learn more about…
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Fleas, Fungus & Flesh-Eaters: Dr. Steve Filters Fact from Fear
Fleas in Los Angeles. Deadly Vibrio oysters. Valley Fever dust storms. Even armadillos carrying leprosy. Don’t panic—we’ve got infectious disease expert Dr. Steve Threlkeld back to separate fact from frenzy. In this jam-packed conversation, Kara, Jennie, and Molly pepper Dr. Steve with the latest...
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Traveling With Kids: Stinky Cheese, Bees & Bidets
Ever tried dragging a six-year-old and an eleven-year-old 11 hours on a plane? Kara’s back from France with wild stories and a few fun lessons about traveling with kids... because they have zero filter. From shouting about stinky fromage to dramatic bee attacks, unsolicited anti-smoking PSAs, and...
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Molluscum Madness, Beetlejuice + Bonus Best Of!
Those weird little bumps or holes on your kid’s skin? They might not be chickenpox, bug bites, or an allergy—they could be Molluscum Contagiosum, nicknamed the “summer fun virus” (spoiler: there’s nothing fun about it). Kara, Jennie, and Molly break down what molluscum really is, how it loves to...
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Caught Coldplay, Goop On Gwen & A Hip Hop Hero
This episode explores the idea of “gross oversight” and asks whether the Coldplay Caught On Cam story that won’t die is really about owning our actions—even when we’re caught. Hip-hop legend Pretty Ken (Ken Stokes)—known for working with artists like Outkast, Jeezy, T.I., and CeeLo—joins host…
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Adult Diapers, Lance Bass B'Day Surprise & Vegas Gross-outs: Plus a Bonus Best-Of!
Adult diapers are trending—no, seriously—they are not just for Times Square on New Year’s Eve anymore and Kara has A Story... Jennie gets the surprise of a lifetime from Kara with a birthday message from NSYNC’s Lance Bass. Then, while in Las Vegas she and Molly bump into Jenny McCarthy for some...
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Summer Announcement and RE-RELEASE of Popstars, Tapeworms with Mama Jan
In this episode start with a summer announcement from Kara and the RE-RELEASE of this episode. What happens on the Backstreet Boys tour bus definitely doesn’t stay on the tour bus. In this laugh-out-loud episode, Jennie and Molly dish on their pop star days, spilling the tea (and maybe some...
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Itchy Business: How to Navigate Pinworm Panic
Every time your little one scratches their butt, you don’t need to freak out—but you should investigate pinworms. As the most common parasitic infection in the U.S., pinworms often stay under the radar despite how easily they spread. Kara, Jennie, and Molly get honest about how pinworms wriggle...
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Temper Talks: Why Anger is Not Taboo
This week on Oh Gross!, Kara, Jennie and Molly explore how anger is consistently mischaracterized as a bad emotion and get real about anger management and why “losing it” isn’t the shameful glitch we’ve been sold. This week's guest. licensed therapist, author and anger-management expert Anita...
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The Gross Truth About Why Our Brain Needs A Break
Mindfulness doesn’t end with Mindful May. Kara's former MBSR teacher Cassie Schindler returns to chat about how to find the version of meditation that works for you. In Part 2 of our mindfulness series, we dig into burnout, how our brain actually works, and what really happens in your nervous...
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This Is Your Brain on Mindfulness (No Incense Required)
At Oh Gross!, we’re all about the stuff that makes people squirm—and sometimes, that includes sitting still with our own thoughts. In this episode, the team unpacks one of the most misunderstood words in mental health and wellness: mindfulness. Kara, Jennie, and Molly are joined by mindfulness...
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You’re Married to Your Money—Whether You Like It or Not
We’re continuing our Mindful May series with a deeper, more honest look at your relationship with money. Certified financial planner and Everyone’s Talkin’ Money podcast host Shannah Game is back, with powerful mindset shifts and unexpected stories. From giving your money shame a nickname (yep…
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Why is Money a Dirty Word?
Let’s face it—most of us would rather talk about bed bugs, lice, or even what’s growing on our cutting boards before we’d dare bring up…money. So why is something that is a necessity so uncomfortable to talk about or discuss? This week on Oh Gross!, we get real about financial shame, anxiety, and...
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Maycember Madness for Moms and finding Mindfulness in Moments
It’s Maycember—because let’s be real, this month is a second December for moms. Field days, graduation parties, teacher gifts, final projects, and 87 unread school texts… all while pretending we still have snack duty under control. But amidst the chaos, it’s also Mental Health Awareness Month—a...
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Martinis, Miracles, and a Moment with an Angel
Have you ever sensed a presence when no one was around, or heard a whisper in complete silence guiding you when you least expected it? We’ve talked a lot about healing on Oh Gross!—but never like this. In this captivating episode of Oh Gross, we delve into the mystical and often unspoken...
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Crazy Camp Stories & Contraband
We didn’t win the Webby—but being nominated just five months in? That’s a big deal, and we’re beyond grateful. Now on to summer camp… and the chaos that comes with it. In this episode, Kara, Molly and Jennie dive into the hilarious—and sometimes horrifying—realities of sending kids off to camp....
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Your Brain On Microplastics with Chris Beat Cancer
We kick off this episode with a friendly reminder: Oh Gross! is nominated for a Webby Award—and we need your vote! Then, Kara and Jennie dive into a conversation sparked by Molly’s Instagram post last week: How often should you really wash things like...your bra? (Spoiler: some folks say every…
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Why Some People Run Hot or Cold
After a spring break hiatus, Kara, Jennie, and Molly reunite to settle a heated debate: what’s the perfect sleeping temperature? They discuss the science—and the drama—behind a good night’s sleep. Kara shares some big news: Oh Gross! is officially nominated for a Webby Award for the episode L.A....
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Myth or Mama Knew Best? The Truth About Colds
This episode of Oh Gross! is all about separating cold and flu facts from fiction! Kara and Jennie sit down with Dr. Steve to uncover the viral truth—literally. They put old wives' tales to the test: Can you actually catch a cold from going outside with wet hair? Do cold feet make you sick? Is a...
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Colonoscopies, Parasites & Burrowing Flies
Kara starts the episode with a case of the dreaded Disneyland hangover—you know, when your whole body hurts like you ran a marathon. Still, all you did was run after kids. Jennie followed Kara's advice last week and scheduled her colonoscopy. Molly is out for the week but has a "Doozy, or should…
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What's Up Your Butt? Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, so naturally, this episode is running a little late—because Kara’s husband, Brian, was busy getting his colonoscopy so he couldn’t edit! This week, Kara Kurcz is literally digging into the topic of colonoscopies with Jennie and Molly. But first, Kara...
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To Bidet or Not To Bidet, That Is The Question!
This episode the ladies jump bum-first into the world of bidets—. Some are fancy tush-washers you’ve probably side-eyed in a hotel bathroom and others are just waterfalls for your toilet seat. There is a bidet for every need and budget, but is it worth the bathroom upgrade? This whole venture…
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Overlooked Hygiene Habits
Think your hygiene habits are healthy? Think again. This is episode the girls talk about the top Hygiene habits people typically skip episode, Kara, Jennie, and Molly expose the gross little secrets lurking in your daily routine (who knew Molly had so many cleaning rituals?!). Inspired by a...
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Beef Fat Facials, Smog and Your Skin
n this episode dermatologist Dr. Pedram Ghasri-Oh Gross!'s resident skin savant and founder of Castle Dermatology is back and talking about everything from wildfires and what's in the air to what you need to know about your skincare. The doctor discusses unexpected ways poor air quality, toxins,...
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Behind The Lens: Stories & Tips from Reporter Kerry Sanders
In this follow-up conversation, we sit down again with Emmy and Peabody Award-winning journalist Kerry Sanders—best known for his years as an NBC correspondent. He talks about his travel tips and eye-opening experiences. With natural disasters popping up in any region, Kerry stresses the…
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L.A. Fires Crisis Mode: Avoiding Misinformation with Kerry Sanders
Kerry Sanders, an NBC veteran reporter, has covered crises in 65 countries, 7 continents, and all 50 states. In this episode of Oh Gross!, Kerry shares practical ways to prepare for emergencies and natural disasters as he shares riveting stories from the field as a reporter. He also tackles the...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Don’t let the “ick” factor hold you back—we get to the bottom of life’s toughest and grossest moments, so nothing is off-limits or unspeakable. So if you are tired of asking awkward questions on Social Media or spiraling down a misinformation Doctor Google rabbit hole, welcome to the Oh Gross! Community.
Ever wonder how many times the average person gets bitten by a spider? Or what to do about germs on a plane? We pull back the curtain on life’s most unnerving mysteries by having real conversations with science to takeaways—that help you face the “ick” with clarity (and maybe a laugh). So don't worry about that fuzz on your fruit in the fridge or panic about what to put in your "Bug Out Bag" for emergencies. We do the research so you can skip the stress—and get the answers you didn’t know you needed. Each episode Kara, Jennie and Molly dive into a squeamish or scary subject, blending expert-driven interviews, practical tips, and plenty of personal stories and wit to help you
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