Show cover of Sweet and Salty with Ellen Karis

Sweet and Salty with Ellen Karis

Whether it be her solo or guest episode, Stand-Up Comedian and Host Ellen Karis brings her sweet and salty personality to her podcast which is entertaining, informative and a riot to listen to. On her own, Ellen talks about what is happening in her career, personal life, current events and pop culture and does not hold back. Guest interviews run the gamut from Entertainers, Health and Wellness Experts to CEO's and is free flowing and anti-cancel culture. Like a chocolate covered pretzel, Ellen's podcast gives you a salty kick and a smooth sweet vibe in every show.

Tracks

Show cover of Sweet and Salty with Ellen Karis Sweet and Salty with Ellen Karis S12E12 - Thoughts and Talk

Ellen talks about the memorial of her Acting Coach's JoAnna Beckson and other losses, Madonna being slammed for performing at Coachella and more. 

4/20/26 • 32:58

Show cover of Sweet and Salty with Ellen Karis Sweet and Salty with Ellen Karis S12E11 - Musician, Songwriter, Producer-Bruce Sudano

Ellen got to sit down with Musician, Songwriter, Composer and husband of the late, great Donna Summer, Bruce Sudano. We talked about his 32-year marriage to Ms. Summer, not only as her husband and the father of her 3 daughter, but his musical collaboration with her that garnered over 16 Hit Songs, sold over 150 million albums worldwide and led her to becoming an icon of the dance club world. A multi-talented musician who worked with Dolly Parton and Reba McEntire, amongst others, Bruce is still making and gracing the world with his many talents.  For more on Bruce's illustrious career go to: https://www.brucesudano.com/

4/7/26 • 44:54

Show cover of Sweet and Salty with Ellen Karis Sweet and Salty with Ellen Karis S12E10 - Thoughts and Talk

Ellen talks about LaGuardia Airport crash, TSA long lines, The Bachelorette and more

3/25/26 • 29:25

Show cover of Sweet and Salty with Ellen Karis Sweet and Salty with Ellen Karis S12E9 - Thoughts and Talk

Ellen pays tribute to New York City Media Icon Ernie Anastos, NYC Mayor Mandami speech on St. Patrick's Day, Cancellation of The Bachelorette and more. 

3/19/26 • 32:53

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  Ellen talks about Mayor Mandani's Wife, Love Story Hulu Series, Starbucks and Dunkin Frozen Coffee and more. 

3/10/26 • 37:50

Show cover of Sweet and Salty with Ellen Karis Sweet and Salty with Ellen Karis S12E7 - Thoughts and Talk

  Ellen talks about her weekend of shows on Long Island and in Pennsylvania and Connecticut, War with Iran, Mark Zuckerberg moving to Miami, SAG Awards and more.

3/3/26 • 37:50

Show cover of Sweet and Salty with Ellen Karis Sweet and Salty with Ellen Karis S12E6 - Thoughts and Talk

Ellen talks about her Midwest Greek-American Comedy Tour with Angelo Tsarouchas and Greek Promotions Live, getting stuck in Chicago, Mexico and more. 

2/23/26 • 34:39

Show cover of Sweet and Salty with Ellen Karis Sweet and Salty with Ellen Karis S12E5 - Thoughts and Talk

Ellen talks about the Super Bowl. Bad Bunny, Savannah Guthrie's mother and more.

2/12/26 • 42:10

Show cover of Sweet and Salty with Ellen Karis Sweet and Salty with Ellen Karis S12E4 - Thoughts and Talk

Ellen talks about the Superbowl, crime, and life on the road.

2/10/26 • 42:10

Show cover of Sweet and Salty with Ellen Karis Sweet and Salty with Ellen Karis S12E3 - Thoughts and Talk

Ellen talks about her comedy shows in Manchester, New Hampshire and Jersey City, Northeast Snowstorm and Snacking and more.

1/26/26 • 42:10

Show cover of Sweet and Salty with Ellen Karis Sweet and Salty with Ellen Karis S12E2 - Thoughts and Talk

Ellen talks about her Comedy Show in Michigan, Timothy Busfield, Shirley MacLaine, J. Lo and more. 

1/20/26 • 37:49

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Ellen talks about performng on Long Island on New Years Eve and her Uber debacle, 

1/9/26 • 33:13

Show cover of Sweet and Salty with Ellen Karis Sweet and Salty with Ellen Karis S11E46 - Thoughts and Talk

Ellen talks about her Christmas Eve and Christmas and more.

12/29/25 • 35:49

Show cover of Sweet and Salty with Ellen Karis Sweet and Salty with Ellen Karis S11E45 - Thoughts and Talk

Ellen talks about her Christmas Events, Santaland, the price of events in New York City and more.

12/22/25 • 35:49

Show cover of Sweet and Salty with Ellen Karis Sweet and Salty with Ellen Karis S11E44 - Thoughts and Talk

Ellen talks about feeding the Homeless with her Church, current events this past weekend and more. 

12/15/25 • 35:49

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Ellen talks about Christmas Gifts, Greek Orthodox Archdiocese Christmas Open House, it's cold in December, Covid, some of NYC Mayor Mamdami's moves and more.  

12/9/25 • 35:49

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Ellen talks about her Thanksgiving, Corey Booker gets married, Real Housewives of Salt Lake City and more.

12/1/25 • 35:49

Show cover of Sweet and Salty with Ellen Karis Sweet and Salty with Ellen Karis S11E41 - Thoughts and Talk

Ellen talks about her trip to Vancouver, Canada and performing at the Chutzpah Festival, a Warning about Taxi's at Newark Airport, taking a Politics Detox and more. 

11/24/25 • 35:52

Show cover of Sweet and Salty with Ellen Karis Sweet and Salty with Ellen Karis S11E40 - Thoughts and Talk

Ellen talks about Trump signing off on "the files", Ozempic, Jessica Tisch, Bravo Con, Best Bagels and Cookies in NYC and more. 

11/19/25 • 35:52

Show cover of Sweet and Salty with Ellen Karis Sweet and Salty with Ellen Karis S11E39 - Thoughts and Talk

Ellen talks about the New York City Mayor's Election, Zohran Mamdani's win, DeBlasio cheating on his girlfriend, and more.

11/11/25 • 33:53

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Ellen talks about Halloween 2025, NYC Marathon, New York City Mayor's Race and more

11/4/25 • 87:24

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Ellen talks about Greek Comedy Shows in Bayside, Fairfield NJ and Baltimore and all the road trip, Zohran Mamdani's lies, NYC Mayors Race and more

10/28/25 • 33:48

Show cover of Sweet and Salty with Ellen Karis Sweet and Salty with Ellen Karis S11E36 - Thoughts and Talk

Ellen talks about her shows on Long Island and Westport, CT, Pizza, NYC Mayor's Race, Jennifer Lopez 1st husband Ojani Noa and more.

10/21/25 • 33:24

Show cover of Sweet and Salty with Ellen Karis Sweet and Salty with Ellen Karis S11E35 - Thoughts and Talk

Ellen talks about being a guest on a different podcast, Diane Keaton's passing, NYC Mayor's Race and more. 

10/13/25 • 41:18

Show cover of Sweet and Salty with Ellen Karis Sweet and Salty with Ellen Karis S11E34 - Thoughts and Talk

Ellen talks about her dining experience at 5 Star restaurant Eleven Madison Park in NYC, MEx-Jet Quarterback Mark Sanchez arrested, Full House Lori Loughlin and more. 

10/7/25 • 33:32

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Ellen talks about New York City Mayoral Race, Eric Adams dropping out and more. 

9/29/25 • 33:09

Show cover of Sweet and Salty with Ellen Karis Sweet and Salty with Ellen Karis S11E32 - Thoughts and Talk

Ellen talks about her weekend in Buffalo, Disney Stock and Jimmy Kimmel, Pet Peeves at the Gym and more.

9/22/25 • 39:30

Show cover of Sweet and Salty with Ellen Karis Sweet and Salty with Ellen Karis S11E31 - Thoughts and Talk

Ellen talks about the Charlie Kirk tragedy in Utah, Hannah Einbinder Emmy Award speech, Maureen McCormack and more. 

9/15/25 • 37:21

Show cover of Sweet and Salty with Ellen Karis Sweet and Salty with Ellen Karis S11E30 - Thoughts and Talk

Ellen talks about her Stand-Up Comedy Shows, Trump, Mamdani, West Indian Day Parade in Brooklyn, Jennifer Aniston and more.  

9/3/25 • 36:25

Show cover of Sweet and Salty with Ellen Karis Sweet and Salty with Ellen Karis S11E29 - Textile Businesswoman and Philanthropist - Francesca De Vito

We are honored to have dynamic businesswoman Francesca De Vito as our guest this week. We talked to Francesca about her career in the textile industry and her future plans to mentor young adults entering the industry, her close friendship with TV and Film Actress and Singer Connie Stevens, her philanthropic work with the military, our mutual friendship with Marine Ed Schloeman, and more.

8/26/25 • 50:16