About Kara Kurcz

Kara Kurcz is a veteran TV producer and content creator with more than 20 years of experience across television, docu-series, and live broadcasts. Specializing in health, family, and true crime content, Kara has produced for major networks and top-tier shows. Today, she brings her sharp storytelling instincts and disarming humor to Oh Gross!, a fast-growing podcast that transforms the weird, embarrassing, and downright gross parts of adulting and parenting into laugh-out-loud moments with helpful takeaways.

Kara is known for making taboo topics approachable, sparking conversations that audiences didn’t even realize they needed — from lice checks and strange rashes to leftover disasters and household infestations. Her mission: normalize the weird stuff, bust myths, and make life’s messes a little less embarrassing and a lot more fun.

Areas of Expertise

  • Making uncomfortable health topics approachable and entertaining

  • Debunking common myths around household and parenting challenges

  • Turning awkward moments into memorable, shareable stories

  • An award-winning producer with hundreds of hours of television experience bringing a media-savvy perspective to every interview—making every conversation engaging, impactful, and a collaboration.

  • A warm, witty voice that resonates with parents and adults alike

  • Veteran journalist with 100s of hours of interviews—committed to accuracy, debunking misinformation, and replacing fear with facts

  • Known for making awkward conversations funny and relatable

  • Dedicated to helping audiences feel less embarrassed and more informed

Why Kara is a Standout Guest

2025 - Webby & People’s Voice Award Nominee, Individual Episode, Science & Education for Oh Gross! Podcast

2020 - Critic’s Choice Award - Best Live Show for Chasing the Cure

2020 - Critic’s Choice Nominee - Best Live Show for Live PD

2020 - Critic’s Choice Nominee - Best Interactive Show for Chasing the Cure

2020 - Shorty Award Winner - Health/Medical Online Community for Chasing the Cure

2020 - Webby & People’s Voice Award Nominee, TV/Film, Social for Chasing the Cure

2018 - Critic’s Choice Award Nominee - Best Unscripted Reality Show for Live PD

Awards & Accolades

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Media Links & Social
🎧 Listen: bio.site/OhGross
📸 Instagram: @ItsOhGross
📱 Facebook @ItsOhGross
🖥️ Website: www.ohgross.com

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Clips from the Oh Gross! Pod