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Sudi ( Rick) Karatas
@sudirick.bsky.social
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Author, Songwriter, Actor, screenwriter, producer
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My new meme
#Newsom #Gavin #meme #humor
August 20, 2025 at 3:07 PM
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Today August 16th is 48 years since Elvis Presley ‘The King’ passed away.
In honor of him here's a sketch I wrote and shot it with Rob Findlay 19 years ago.
Mark Katz directed it for my show Skits And Giggles.

youtu.be/Q0TxyJvs2sQ?...

#elvispresley #therapist #sketch #music #comedy
#TheKing
Elvis and the self help therapist
YouTube video by sudi karatas
youtu.be
August 16, 2025 at 3:17 PM
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I wrote this tribute song:Her Spirit Livs On sung by Adrian Christian.
proceeds from Itunes downloads to the Olivia cancer and wellness foundation.
youtu.be/ilbEDO1-bAI?...

Streaming links
adrianchristian.lnk.to/livs?fbclid=...

#grease #olivianewtonjohn #songwriter #australia #icon
Her Spirit LIVS On
YouTube video by Adrian Christian - Topic
youtu.be
August 8, 2025 at 7:57 PM
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My book: special price $2.27 ( ALMOST FREE) on Amazon
Fork Social Media and the Algorithm it Rode in on (Jailbird Stories)
a.co/d/iiDWFKZ
Fork Social Media and the Algorithm it Rode in on (Jailbird Stories)
Fork Social Media and the Algorithm it Rode in on (Jailbird Stories) [Karatas, Sudi (Rick)] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Fork Social Media and the Algorithm it Rode in on (Jailbird Stories)
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August 4, 2025 at 2:17 PM
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SALE only $2.78 if you order today! A book more important than the Epstein Files. Okay maybe not but definitely funnier: Fork Social Media and the Algorithm it Rode in on (Jailbird Stories)
www.amazon.com/Social-Media...
#sale #book #epstein
Fork Social Media and the Algorithm it Rode in on (Jailbird Stories)
Fork Social Media and the Algorithm it Rode in on (Jailbird Stories) [Karatas, Sudi (Rick)] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Fork Social Media and the Algorithm it Rode in on (Jailbird Stories)
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July 29, 2025 at 2:56 PM
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I'm looking forward to being one of the guests again on Richard Skipper's show this Thursday July 3rd at 12 pm west coast time. 3 pm east coast. Tune out of the negative chaos going on in the world and Tune in to some positive conversation.
www.youtube.com/live/tWr-o3k...

#celebration #show
Richard Skipper Celebrates Independence in Art
What does it mean to be truly independent in the world of art today? How do we stay creative, courageous, and connected—especially when we’re carving our own path? Join me for a Special Pop-Up Episod...
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July 1, 2025 at 12:15 PM
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Happy Pride month. Can celebrate by watching Walk A Mile In My Pradas on Amazon Prime and other streaming outlets. Starring Nathaniel Marston, Tom Arnold and Dee Wallace

youtu.be/iqWoPa-ukyo?...

#pridemonth #lgbtqia #pradashoes
Rick prada reel
YouTube video by sudi karatas
youtu.be
June 24, 2025 at 2:23 PM
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Syosset NY (my Hometown) Library carries my book Rainbow Relatives ( Real-World Stories and Advice on How to Talk to Kids About LGBTQ families and friends) also in the Los Angeles Public Library.
It's also available on Amazon
Or this link
goo.gl/7RcmG4

#pridemonth #Library #Amazon #barnesandnoble
PayPal
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June 23, 2025 at 3:37 AM
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Happy Pride month. A quick clip from my interview on NBC Palm Springs a few years back about my book: Rainbow Relatives ( Real-World Stories and Advice on How to Talk to Kids About LGBTQ families and friends)available on Amazon and other outlets.
youtu.be/_8S20Il0x_I?...
#pridemonth #parenting
NBC palm springs clip Rainbow Relatives
YouTube video by sudi karatas
youtu.be
June 1, 2025 at 3:43 PM
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Had fun on What's the Story with Maria
this week...thanks Maria and Leo Rodriguez
Nice to meet her other guest Shawn Ryan
youtube.com/watch?v=OmjX...
#podcast #youtubechannel #radio #California #talkshow
What's the Story with Maria ep 396 Shawn Ryan YATC and Sudi Rick Karatas
YouTube video by WHATS THE STORY WITH MARIA Gentile
youtube.com
May 8, 2025 at 4:06 PM
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Happy Cinco De Mayo. Perfect day for my song and video Grain Of Salt ( and a MARGARITA)
youtu.be/cWfi9YFRktY?...
Written by Sudi (Rick) Karatas and Ardis Olsen
#margaritas #cincodemayo #Mexican #songwriter
Grain of Salt (and a Margarita)
YouTube video by sudi karatas
youtu.be
May 5, 2025 at 1:12 PM
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I was a guest again today on Jaden Cornelious Book Read show chatting a few minutes and reading an excerpt from my book How Catering Sucked The Life Right Out Of Me
m.youtube.com/watch?v=ntu-...
Book Available on Amazon a.co/d/hSGPp9P

#humor #author #catering
BOOK READ EP9 PT1 Sudi 'Rick' Karatas
YouTube video by Jaden Cornelious JC TV
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April 22, 2025 at 10:36 PM
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Who needs a laugh? Fork Social Media and the Algorithm It Rode in On (Jailbird Stories) 26 good reviews on Amazon. Also avail at Barnes and Noble
a.co/d/9z4UlJd
#Algorithm #book #humor
Fork Social Media and the Algorithm It Rode in On (Jailbird Stories)
Amazon.com: Fork Social Media and the Algorithm It Rode in On (Jailbird Stories) eBook : Karatas, Sudi (Rick): Kindle Store
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April 6, 2025 at 11:52 PM
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Sharing my latest song that I co-wrote with
Ardis Olson and the new video directed and edited by Karla Guy
GRAIN OF SALT (and a MARGARITA)
YouTube video:
youtu.be/cWfi9YFRktY?...
#music #video #songwriter #margarita
Grain of Salt (and a Margarita)
YouTube video by sudi karatas
youtu.be
March 8, 2025 at 8:05 PM
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My new music video and single Singing Under The Influence (S.U.I.) co-written with Ardis Olson
premieres TODAY Wednesday January 15th on Youtube
Here's the link:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dk-j...

Download/stream song here:

distrokid.com/hyperfollow/...

#songwriter #karaoke #music #videos #song
Singing Under The Influence (S.U.I.)
YouTube video by sudi karatas
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January 15, 2025 at 7:06 PM
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Jan 12th in the Portland Oregon Short Film Festival my music video All I Want For Christmas Is You Gone
#music #portland #oregon #songwriter #filmfestival
January 12, 2025 at 6:53 AM
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This Sunday Jan 12 my music video All I Want For Christmas Is You Gone will be shown as an award finalist at the Portland Oregon Short Film Festival. Starring Mel England and Brian Sadler
#filmfestival #portland #musicvideo
January 11, 2025 at 5:19 AM
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Who needs some laughs to escape reality: my latest book: Fork Social Media and the Algorithm It Rode in On (Jailbird Stories) great Christmas gift.
a.co/d/iJKxdCo
#amazon #author #social #Facebook #Christmas #gifts
Amazon.com
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November 13, 2024 at 2:39 AM