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About Surviving The Survivor

This irreverent, honest and funny 60-minute podcast is hosted by Joel Waldman, a former Fox News national political correspondent and his mom, Karmela Waldman, a trained therapist and Holocaust survivor. They’re joined each week by a special guest. From the Coronavirus pandemic to climate change to erectile dysfunction and belief in G-d, no subject is off limits for this mother & son duo. Joel and Karmela also offer their unique take on news events unfolding around the globe, as well as weekly segments, including This Week in Dead and Dying, 3 Questions for Grandma and My Anxiety is Higher Than Yours. The podcast’s real magic comes from the hilarious chemistry between Joel and his mom. He’s neurotic. She’s highly opinionated. Together they’re plain nuts. Once you meet Joel’s mom, you’ll never stop listening. But one question remains each episode: will he survive the survivor? Tune in to find out …

Behind The Mic

  • Joel Waldman
    Joel Waldman Podcast Host

    Joel is an Emmy award-winning broadcast journalist. He brings more than two decades of experience crafting stories, including long-form documentaries.

  • Karmela Waldman
    Karmela Waldman Podcast Host

    Karm is a Holocaust survivor and has been a licensed marriage therapist for over 40 years. Many know her as Joel’s mom and the beloved co-host of STS.

  • Steve Cohen
    Steve Cohen Producer

    Steve is an award-winning media producer, executive and audience builder. He’s the mastermind behind STS’s #BestGuests.

  • @SpacedCoast
    @SpacedCoast Studio Engineer, Moderator

    SpacedCoast is STSNation’s favorite moderator. With a master’s in music production for visual media and 10+ years of music editing and engineering, SpacedCoast is in charge of running all things behind-the-scenes at STS.

  • Ileana Diaz
    Ileana Diaz Chief of Everything

    If you know STS, then you already know the COE–Chief of Everything. Ileana Diaz AKA Bugs is Joel’s right hand woman. She’s a former network news correspondent, a mom to 3 wild kiddos, and yes, she is married to Joel.

Surviving The Survivor

A wonderful serenity has taken possession of my entire soul, like these sweet mornings of spring which I enjoy with my whole heart. I am alone and feel the charm of existence in this spot, which was created for the bliss of souls.

A wonderful serenity has taken possession of my entire soul, like these sweet mornings of spring which I enjoy with my whole heart. I am alone and feel the charm of existence in this spot, which was created for the bliss of souls.

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