Carlos Watson

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What if the truth about JFK’s assassination has been hiding in plain sight all along? In this conversation, John Kiriakou walks through a chilling story involving Robert F. Kennedy Sr., CIA Director John McCone, the Kennedy family, the Bay of Pigs, and the anger that may have never died inside parts of the intelligence community. From a quiet moment in a driveway to a shocking comment from a legendary CIA officer, this is the kind of history that forces you to ask bigger questions. Was there more to the CIA and JFK assassination story than the public was ever told? Were rogue elements inside the agency involved? And what do these behind the scenes moments reveal about power, loyalty, and political betrayal in America? This is a conversation you need to hear. Step into it 👉🏾 youtu.be/Vdbi6wUsDV4

Rapid fire with some of your favorite stars, from Matthew McConaughey to Scarlett Johansson. Find out who Matt Damon calls his favorite athlete of all time, and hear H.E.R. share her favorite dish. We’re having some real fun over here. Support us on Patreon 👉🏾 join.thecarlospodcast.com/magic-portal

When you’ve got the kind of ambition Taja Abitbol has, you don’t just aim high, you reach for the stars. Sitting down with her is like tapping into a whole different kind of entrepreneurial energy that’s unmatched. Trust me, you don’t want to miss this. Tune in to my latest interview with Taja 👉🏾 youtu.be/isUxIjzgz2E?si…

When you’ve got over 15 million followers on YouTube, the pressure’s on and you’ve gotta deliver! Jake Paul has done some wild things for social media and built an entire career from it. Tune in to hear the full interview 👉🏾 youtu.be/NbOfibWWewQ?si…

Matthew McConaughey breaks it down, meeting his partner changed his whole direction in life, even when he didn’t realize it. The impact she made was one he never saw coming, and he's got to let her know! Watch now 👉 youtu.be/ua1M6wv7B-g?si…

Middle Eastern genes really do hit different. Taja Abitbol's been compared to Kim Kardashian more times than she can count, and in this conversation, she opens up about how much of that comes down to genetics, and how much is something else entirely. You’ll want to hear this one.

We’re all chasing the secret to staying young… but Taja might actually be living it. In this conversation, she gets personal about what’s really behind it, her routine, her mindset, and yes, even how her kids keep her on her toes. You’re going to want to hear this one.

Taja doesn’t chase the camera, the camera finds her. When I asked about TV and film, no hesitation. No maybe. Just clarity. It’s been on her mind… and now it’s in motion. You’re gonna want to hear what’s next. Tap in. 🎙️

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One thing Jack Barsky said to me has been sitting with me ever since. He doesn't believe Vladimir Putin’s rise was some accident of history. In Jack’s view, Putin understood something far more powerful than policy or image, he understood the Russian state of mind. He understood what people feared, what they longed for, and what kind of leader they were willing to follow in moments of uncertainty. And that, according to Jack, is a big part of what made him so effective. Listen to the full interview 👉🏾 youtu.be/GRqSsW5_Pns?si…

Let go of the ego. Chef Babette’s powerful advice after 35 years of love and life lessons. It’s raw, real, and something we can all learn from. What do you think? Watch now 👉🏾 youtu.be/a1YV6oNqLck?si…

A former CIA officer once told me something that made my jaw drop. And it completely changed how I think about the intelligence world. When you hear about the CIA in movies or headlines, it often sounds black and white. Heroes and villains. Good and bad. But when you actually sit down with someone who lived inside that world, you realise it’s far more complicated. My conversation with former CIA officer @JohnKiriakou goes deep into the pressure, the secrecy, and the moral gray areas that define intelligence work. What he shared will stay with me for a long time. Watch the full conversation on YouTube, Carlos Watson Conversations youtu.be/Vdbi6wUsDV4?si…

Have you heard? Even your faves are wearing the merch 👀 We’ve got new pieces inspired by your favorite moments from the podcast, the lines, the reactions, the moments that took on a life of their own. Don’t miss it 👉🏾 thecarlospodcast.com/collections/mf…

There’s a lot they don’t tell you, at least that’s how John Kiriakou sees it after his time inside the CIA. When we sat down, the conversation went beyond the headlines and into the parts most people never hear. If you’re looking for something more honest than the usual talking points, take a listen 👉🏾 youtu.be/fGfCnX_ZpQ8?si…

One of the biggest problems in our culture today is that people only want to talk to those they already agree with. But the most interesting conversations rarely happen inside an echo chamber. They happen when two people sit down with genuine curiosity. My conversation with @AnnCoulter reminded me of that. You may agree with her. You may strongly disagree with her. But either way, she has been one of the most influential and controversial voices in American politics for decades. And conversations like this are a reminder that curiosity still beats shouting. Watch the full interview on YouTube, Carlos Watson Conversations youtu.be/fqevApxC5hM?si…

Behind the scenes with John Kiriakou 🎬 If you’ve seen the interview, you know there’s a lot more beneath the surface. And if you haven’t, this is the kind of conversation that stays with you. Take a moment and watch it now youtu.be/fGfCnX_ZpQ8?si…

One moment we’re having a real conversation, next thing I know, the internet has taken a clip and run with it 😂 And you know what… I’m not mad at it! We leaned into it. Some of your favorite moments are now on merch. Check it out now 👉🏾 thecarlospodcast.com/collections/br…

John Kirikaou told me this was the only fight of his life. It started with one sentence. “Your wife is a whore.” What happened next got him arrested, put the other man in a coma, and ended with one of the wildest diplomatic immunity stories I have ever heard. John Kiriakou has lived a life that sounds like fiction. This clip is proof. Watch the full conversation on YouTube youtu.be/fGfCnX_ZpQ8?si…

I didn’t wake up thinking I’d become a meme… but here we are 😂 And I’ve got to say, I appreciate how you all have run with it. That moment you keep quoting? Yeah… we turned it into merch. Because if you’re going to say it, you might as well wear it too 👉🏾 thecarlospodcast.com/collections/th…