Promised Podcast
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The “New Worlds & Old” Edition
31 Mar 2022
In a discussion led by Allison Kaplan Sommer, Don Futterman, and Noah Efron, several topics are covered, including the remarkable assembly of foreign ministe...
31 Mar 2022
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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Why Are We So Fascinated by the Slap?
29 Mar 2022
The podcast discusses the continued fascination with the Will Smith and Chris Rock slap incident, questioning if its triviality contributes to the public int...
29 Mar 2022
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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Servants of the People
23 Mar 2022
In a recent podcast, the discussion centers on Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson's assertion that she cannot define what it means to be a woman due...
23 Mar 2022
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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Mishpacha Feud: Behind the scenes of this Thornhill family's game show victory
16 Mar 2022
This episode recounts the experience of the Kestelman family from Thornhill, Ontario, as they participated in Family Feud Canada, bringing Jewish representat...
16 Mar 2022
Unholy: Two Jews on the News
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"We Have to Win This War"- with special guest Anne Applebaum
11 Mar 2022
As the war in Ukraine heats up, hosts Yonit and Jonathan are joined by Pulitzer Prize winning author Anne Applebaum to talk about Zelenskyy, Putin, Bennett, ...
11 Mar 2022
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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Out of the Dragons' Den and into the fire: Amy Rosen on her 'humiliating' TV debut and new show
3 Mar 2022
Amy Rosen, a Jewish baking entrepreneur, discusses her challenging experience on CBC's Dragons' Den where she faltered over sales figures but found redemptio...
3 Mar 2022
Menschwarmers
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S3E4 - Inside HBO's 'Winning Time' with writer Jeff Pearlman
1 Mar 2022
"Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty" is a new HBO Max series focusing on the 1980s "Showtime" Los Angeles Lakers, featuring iconic figures like Mag...
1 Mar 2022
Bonjour Chai
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Parliamentary Cop
17 Feb 2022
This episode of Bonjour Chai pays tribute to the late Canadian filmmaker Ivan Reitman, discussing his impact on Hollywood and his Jewish identity shaped by h...
17 Feb 2022
Unorthodox
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Old School: Ep. 305
10 Feb 2022
This episode features a discussion with writer Chuck Klosterman about his latest book, "The Nineties," exploring why he sees this decade as the last real one...
10 Feb 2022
Not That Kind of Rabbi
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Jeremy Hotz
10 Feb 2022
Jeremy Hotz, a stand-up comedian, initially appeared nervous on stage, which was later revealed to be due to his extreme anxiety disorder. Despite this, he i...
10 Feb 2022
Call Me Back
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Hollywood, China & Cold War 2, with The Wall Street Journal’s Erich Scwartzel
4 Feb 2022
This episode explores the complex interplay between Hollywood and China, highlighting how the Chinese market has shaped American film production due to econo...
4 Feb 2022
Promised Podcast
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The “Ghosts” Edition
27 Jan 2022
The episode discussed various topics, including a man confessing to being a murderer in Tantura during the 1948 war, the reemergence of a controversial lefti...
27 Jan 2022
Not That Kind of Rabbi
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Lara Rae
27 Jan 2022
Lara Rae is a talented comedian who is transgender and deeply spiritual. The author expresses admiration for Lara Rae and hints at a forthcoming reunion or e...
27 Jan 2022
Unholy: Two Jews on the News
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Jews Do Count - with special guest David Baddiel
14 Jan 2022
In a podcast episode titled "Jews Do Count," author David Baddiel discusses the representation of Jewish figures in media, addressing issues of identity, ant...
14 Jan 2022
Forward
Jon Stewart backtracks, says he was joking when he called ‘Harry Potter’ goblins antisemitic
7 Jan 2022
Jon Stewart clarified in a video that he was joking when he suggested that goblin characters in the Harry Potter series resembled antisemitic stereotypes. He...
7 Jan 2022
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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The Culture Wars of 2021
31 Dec 2021
In a podcast episode, the hosts reflect on the notable culture wars of 2021, following a break from political topics. The discussion likely covers various cu...
31 Dec 2021
Promised Podcast
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The “This is Reality!” Edition
30 Dec 2021
Allison Kaplan Sommer, Noah Efron, and Sally Abed discuss the significance of United Arab List head Dr. Mansour Abbas stating that Israel is and always will ...
30 Dec 2021
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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The Television of 2021
29 Dec 2021
In a discussion about television shows of 2021, podcast hosts share their favorite picks and offer binge-worthy recommendations for the holiday week. This ep...
29 Dec 2021
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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The Movies of 2021
28 Dec 2021
In a podcast episode about movies from 2021, the hosts share their favorite films of the year and explain why they found them compelling, visually appealing,...
28 Dec 2021
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Today in corporate propaganda: Jeff Bezos and William Shatner take the ultimate ego trip — to space!
15 Dec 2021
Amazon's Jeff Bezos sent 90-year-old actor William Shatner to space on Blue Origin's rocket, capturing the journey in a one-hour corporate propaganda film "S...
15 Dec 2021
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More than 60 years later, ‘West Side Story’ still matters — here’s why
14 Dec 2021
"West Side Story," a musical created by four Jewish artists at the height of their careers, continues to resonate over 60 years later. The show, with themes ...
14 Dec 2021
Bonjour Chai
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Moderate Mrs. Maisel
9 Dec 2021
This episode of Bonjour Chai delves into the controversy of non-Jewish actors playing Jewish characters in media, primarily using Mrs. Maisel as a case study...
9 Dec 2021
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The prickly reason Mel Gibson will never be canceled
8 Dec 2021
Despite Mel Gibson's history of antisemitism and problematic behavior, he continues to find work in Hollywood due to personal relationships and a philosophy ...
8 Dec 2021
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It won the Israeli Oscar. But one of its subjects calls it a ‘pseudo-documentary.’
6 Dec 2021
The article discusses the controversy surrounding the documentary "Speer Goes to Hollywood," focusing on the Nazi architect Albert Speer. Andrew Birkin, who ...
6 Dec 2021
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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The Threat of Om… Omni… Omnicrom…
30 Nov 2021
The podcast discusses President Joe Biden's challenges in pronouncing the name of the Omicron variant and questions the severity of the threat it poses. It a...
30 Nov 2021
Unorthodox
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Bonus: Stacy Keach on "Vienna"
26 Nov 2021
In this bonus episode, acclaimed actor Stacy Keach discusses his upcoming Zoom theater production of the play "Vienna," which explores the complex relationsh...
26 Nov 2021
Bonjour Chai
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Crass Commercial Hanukkah
25 Nov 2021
This episode of Bonjour Chai explores the commercialization of Hanukkah through Hallmark Channel movies and critiques the portrayal of Jewish characters and ...
25 Nov 2021
Jewish Insider
Alex Edelman’s quest for comedy in unfunny places
23 Nov 2021
Comedian Alex Edelman explores the unfunny world of antisemitism online, drawing inspiration for his one-man show "Just For Us," premiering Off-Broadway. Thr...
23 Nov 2021
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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Saul Rubinek shares his family's Holocaust story with Canadians for the first time
4 Nov 2021
Saul Rubinek, a Canadian actor known for his Jewish-themed roles, shares his family's Holocaust story for the first time through a new play, "All in the Tell...
4 Nov 2021
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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Meet the amateur Jewish baker winning over hearts and bellies on CBC TV
2 Nov 2021
The episode features Steven Levitt, an amateur Jewish baker competing in CBC's reality TV show, The Great Canadian Baking Show. Levitt shares insights into h...
2 Nov 2021
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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Halachic Halloween: Why are there so few scary Jewish movies?
28 Oct 2021
This episode discusses the dearth of Jewish-themed horror films and explores the potential for Jewish stories to enrich the horror genre, leveraging real his...
28 Oct 2021
Israel Policy Pod
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From Fauda to Hollywood with Avi Issacharoff
26 Oct 2021
In this episode, Avi Issacharoff discusses his journey from being a leading Middle East journalist to co-creating the hit Israeli television show Fauda, and ...
26 Oct 2021
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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Who's Laughing Now?
21 Oct 2021
In a recent article in COMMENTARY magazine, David Zucker, a renowned director, producer, and screenwriter known for hits like Airplane! and the Naked Gun ser...
21 Oct 2021
Unorthodox
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Spooky Schmoozing: Ep.291
21 Oct 2021
In this Halloween-themed episode of "Unorthodox," the hosts discuss the intersections of Judaism with Halloween, science fiction, and horror, featuring guest...
21 Oct 2021
Tablet
Is Dune Better in Hebrew?
20 Oct 2021
Emanuel Lottem, Israel's most prolific science fiction translator, is celebrated for his Hebrew translation of Frank Herbert's Dune. Born in 1944, Lottem sha...
20 Oct 2021
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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Now They're Trying to Cancel Netflix—and Space Exploration!
15 Oct 2021
In a recent podcast episode, the discussion centers around the controversy surrounding Dave Chappelle's special on Netflix and the criticisms it has faced, a...
15 Oct 2021
Unorthodox
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The Artful Dodger
14 Oct 2021
In this engaging minisode, we learn about Arnold Gorlick, whose quirky personality and love for cookies reportedly inspired the creation of Cookie Monster by...
14 Oct 2021
Unholy: Two Jews on the News
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The Mossad, Sarah Silverman and Saving a Synagogue - with special guest Ronen Bergman
8 Oct 2021
Israeli PM Naftali Bennett discloses new Mossad efforts to uncover information on missing Israeli Airman Ron Arad after a 35-year search. Journalist Ronen Be...
8 Oct 2021
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Dave Chappelle jokes about world-conquering ‘Space Jews’ in new Netflix special
6 Oct 2021
In his latest Netflix special, "The Closer," comedian Dave Chappelle faces criticism for his provocative humor, including a controversial "Space Jews" joke. ...
6 Oct 2021
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Adam Sandler is Gen Z’s favorite celebrity
6 Oct 2021
Adam Sandler, the Jewish actor and comedian known for his roles in films like "Happy Gilmore" and "Billy Madison," has recently become a favorite among Gen Z...
6 Oct 2021
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A tale told by a Coen brother — full of sound and fury, signifying what all the other movies have signified
4 Oct 2021
Joel Coen's adaptation of Shakespeare's "Macbeth," titled "The Tragedy of Macbeth," marks a significant departure from his usual collaboration with his broth...
4 Oct 2021
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For Your Eyes Only: A casting memo for Jewish James Bonds
28 Sep 2021
Barbara Broccoli, the Bond producer, has granted Daniel Craig a one-year farewell period before the search for a new James Bond begins in 2022, potentially i...
28 Sep 2021
Unholy: Two Jews on the News
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Rosh Hashanah, Prison Break, 9/11
10 Sep 2021
The text discusses a recent Israeli prison break involving six high-risk Palestinian security prisoners that has left authorities perplexed. It also touches ...
10 Sep 2021
Bonjour Chai
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Consider us the Canadian Jewish 'As it Happens'
10 Sep 2021
In this episode of 'Bonjour Chai,' Mishy Harman discusses the motivation and development behind 'Israel Story,' a podcast that highlights diverse Israeli nar...
10 Sep 2021
Not That Kind of Rabbi
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Mackenzie Gray
12 Aug 2021
Mackenzie Gray is a versatile artist who works as an actor, director, and theatre teacher. Recently, he faced a near-death experience and eventually had to u...
12 Aug 2021
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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All Culture, No Punditry!
6 Aug 2021
In this podcast episode, the focus is on cultural topics rather than current events or punditry. The hosts discuss various cultural elements such as the movi...
6 Aug 2021
Unorthodox
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Lobster Roles: Ep. 283
29 Jul 2021
In this episode of Unorthodox, the hosts discuss various topics including anti-Semitic ice cream boycotts, the story of a long-lost family member, and speak ...
29 Jul 2021
Forward
The dangerous disrespect of making Anthony Bourdain speak from the dead
16 Jul 2021
The documentary 'Roadrunner,' about Anthony Bourdain, has sparked controversy over the use of artificial intelligence to simulate Bourdain's voice for some o...
16 Jul 2021
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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Surges and Purges
12 Jul 2021
Noah Rothman discusses the impact of the Delta variant surge on conservative media and Republican politics, along with the recent uprising in Cuba and the im...
12 Jul 2021
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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Bug Juice and Bugouts
9 Jul 2021
The podcast episode discussed various topics including personal summer camp experiences, Joe Biden's speech on Afghanistan, the idea of COVID becoming a seas...
9 Jul 2021