Step inside the world of reality TV with Carlos King — the mastermind producer, creative visionary, and podcaster shaping culture one hit show at a time. From his early inspirations (Teen Summit, Oprah) to taking big risks that paid off, Carlos opens up about his journey from Detroit to New York and how journalism shaped his approach to storytelling.

In this conversation, he breaks down the making of Love & Marriage: Huntsville, reveals his favorite show to produce, and shares how he became known as the “Black Barbara Walters.” Carlos also dives into The Stroll, his take on scripted shows he’d love to create, and even gets personal about love, relationships, and what’s next.

Packed with gems, laughs, and real talk — this is Carlos King like you’ve never seen him before.

• 00:00 – Meet Carlos King: The Creative Force Behind Reality TV
• 02:01 – This or That? Carlos Breaks the Ice
• 04:16 – From Watching Teen Summit to Knowing Oprah
• 06:39 – Detroit Roots, New York Dreams
• 07:56 – No Risk, No Reward: Carlos’s Big Leap
• 13:31 – Journalism Meets Reality: The Power of “Why”
• 15:07 – Building Love & Marriage: Huntsville
• 16:05 – Carlos Reveals His Favorite Show to Produce
• 16:51 – Reality With The King: The Black Barbara Walters?
• 19:15 – The Stroll: The Untold Story of Atlanta’s Sex Work District
• 20:06 – Carlos’s Dream Scripted Shows
• 21:17 – Carlos Gets Real About Love & Finding a Partner
• 23:44 – 24:18 | Final Gems: Last Words From Carlos King

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