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Call Me Back headphones Bonus Episode: Super Bowl & Beyond - with Mike Tanenbaum 11 Feb 2023
This episode features a conversation with Mike Tannenbaum, a former NFL executive and current ESPN analyst, focusing on the Super Bowl, NFL team strategies, ...
11 Feb 2023
Menschwarmers headphones S4E1 - Inside the rise of Jewish golfers with Dan Rapaport 7 Feb 2023
Jewish golfers Ben Silverman and Max Homa made headlines recently by winning significant competitions within the same week, reflecting the growing success of...
7 Feb 2023
Forward The college is Christian. Its point guard wears a yarmulke. 3 Feb 2023
Zeev Remer, a freshman Orthodox Jewish basketball player at California Lutheran University, faces challenges balancing his observant lifestyle with sports, o...
3 Feb 2023
The Commentary Magazine Podcast headphones The Left's Ideological Enforcers 19 Jan 2023
In a recent podcast episode, the focus is on the conflict between New York leftists and Democratic Governor Kathy Hochul regarding her choice for chief judge...
19 Jan 2023
Forward Is White Sox ace Dylan Cease Jewish? We tried to find out. 18 Jan 2023
Dylan Cease, the Chicago White Sox pitcher, gained attention from Jewish baseball fans due to his appearance on Team Israel's early roster for the World Base...
18 Jan 2023
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones A swoosh and a schmear: Nike launches Montreal bagel-inspired sneakers 16 Jan 2023
Nike has released a new sneaker inspired by Montreal bagels, featuring a design reminiscent of the city's famous honey-dipped, sesame seed-covered bagels mad...
16 Jan 2023
Tel Aviv Review headphones Fair Play? 27 Dec 2022
Dr. Omer Einav, a historian at Hadassah Academic College, explores the interactions between Jews and Arabs in Mandatory Palestine through the lens of footbal...
27 Dec 2022
Forward Phoenix Suns' new owner played for his hometown Maccabi team 20 Dec 2022
Mat Ishbia, a mortgage-lending entrepreneur, who played basketball for his hometown Maccabi team, has purchased the Phoenix Suns for $4 billion, including th...
20 Dec 2022
Menschwarmers headphones S3E22 - This year in Jewish sports: Recapping the highs and lows of 2022 15 Dec 2022
In the podcast episode "S3E22 - This year in Jewish sports: Recapping the highs and lows of 2022," the hosts James Hirsh and Gabe Pulver review the notable a...
15 Dec 2022
The Commentary Magazine Podcast headphones The Happy Biden Problem 8 Dec 2022
AEI fellow and author Matthew Continetti discusses the release of WNBA player Brittney Griner from Russian custody and the potential risks of President Biden...
8 Dec 2022
Forward Israeli UFC fighter Natan Levy responds to Kanye West’s antisemitism: ‘Come see me, bro’ 6 Dec 2022
Israeli UFC fighter Natan Levy has publicly challenged Kanye West in response to his recent antisemitic comments, suggesting that West "come see me, bro" dur...
6 Dec 2022
Menschwarmers headphones S3E21 - Sheldon Plener shares his best advice on becoming an acclaimed sports lawyer 1 Dec 2022
Sheldon Plener, a sports lawyer and chairman of the Ottawa Senators, discusses his career journey from assisting in bringing an NBA team to Toronto to his cu...
1 Dec 2022
Menschwarmers headphones S3E20 - The secret Jewish history of how Qatar got the World Cup 17 Nov 2022
The World Cup launching in Qatar prompts Menschwarmers hosts Gabe and James to explore the implications for Jewish fans. They discuss Chuck Blazer, a FIFA ad...
17 Nov 2022
Forward Ryan Turell makes basketball history in pro debut: The first Orthodox Jewish player on the court 8 Nov 2022
Ryan Turell made history by debuting as the first Orthodox Jewish player in the NBA G League with the Motor City Cruise, a minor-league team affiliated with ...
8 Nov 2022
Forward Ryan Turell's pro debut is Friday night. Here's his Shabbat game plan. 4 Nov 2022
Ryan Turell, a former star player at Yeshiva University and now a professional basketball player for the NBA G League's Motor City Cruise, will face his firs...
4 Nov 2022
Menschwarmers headphones S3E19 - Who exactly are the Black Hebrew Israelites? A deep dive into the world behind the Kyrie Irving antisemitism scandal 3 Nov 2022
NBA star Kyrie Irving recently garnered attention for sharing an antisemitic documentary that promotes conspiracy theories and Black Hebrew Israelite ideolog...
3 Nov 2022
Forward Meet the fans who wore 'fight antisemitism' shirts to protest Kyrie Irving 1 Nov 2022
In response to Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving's controversial posting of an antisemitic movie link, a group of Orthodox Jewish fans found a creative way to ...
1 Nov 2022
Forward Report: YU's Turell to take Orthodox hoop dreams to Detroit 19 Oct 2022
Ryan Turell, a standout forward from Yeshiva University and Division III basketball's leading scorer last season, is poised to make history as the first Sabb...
19 Oct 2022
Menschwarmers headphones S3E18 - Putting the 'bet' in Aleph-Bet: What does the Talmud say about sports gambling? 19 Oct 2022
The podcast episode titled "Putting the 'bet' in Aleph-Bet" explores the topic of sports gambling from a Jewish perspective, particularly focusing on what th...
19 Oct 2022
Unorthodox headphones Presenting - The Franchise: Jews, Sports and America 7 Oct 2022
This episode introduces 'The Franchise,' a new podcast series exploring the intertwining of Jewish culture and American sports, beginning with Sandy Koufax's...
7 Oct 2022
Jewish Insider Gainesville’s Golden boy 6 Oct 2022
Todd Golden, recently appointed as the head coach of the University of Florida men's basketball team, is revitalizing Gators basketball by embracing his Jewi...
6 Oct 2022
Menschwarmers headphones S3E17 - Buy me some pinot and Cracker Jack: Meet the MLB's first-ever master sommelier 3 Oct 2022
The San Francisco Giants made history by hiring Evan Goldstein, one of the few master sommeliers worldwide, as the first-ever master sommelier in Major Leagu...
3 Oct 2022
Forward Sandy Koufax wouldn’t play on Yom Kippur. Neither would another ace Jewish pitcher. 29 Sep 2022
While Sandy Koufax has been celebrated for refusing to pitch on Yom Kippur during the 1965 World Series, former Cubs pitcher Ken Holtzman also upheld Jewish ...
29 Sep 2022
Forward Are Jews who play baseball on the High Holidays really cursed? 20 Sep 2022
Howard M. Wasserman explores the idea of a "Koufax Curse," where Jewish baseball players who participate in games on Yom Kippur allegedly bring bad luck to t...
20 Sep 2022
Menschwarmers headphones S3E16 - "I belong on the ice": The remarkable story of trailblazing hockey player Eliezer Sherbatov 14 Sep 2022
Eliezer Sherbatov, a trailblazing hockey player born in Israel to Russian parents, has navigated a diverse and challenging career spanning various countries,...
14 Sep 2022
Forward Mark Spitz made Olympic history in 1972. Here’s why his Jewish identity mattered in Munich 1 Sep 2022
Mark Spitz, the renowned Jewish-American swimmer, made Olympic history at the 1972 Munich Games by winning seven gold medals, setting world records in each e...
1 Sep 2022
Menschwarmers headphones S3E15 - A Canadian Jewish Olympian recalls witnessing the 1972 Munich Games, 50 years later 1 Sep 2022
Allan Leibel, a Canadian Jewish Olympian and lawyer, reflects on his experience witnessing the 1972 Munich Games, marked by a tragic terrorist hostage crisis...
1 Sep 2022
Forward 50 years after the Munich Olympics massacre, families of the slain continue to grieve — and remember 31 Aug 2022
Fifty years after the Munich Olympics massacre, the families of the 11 slain Israeli athletes and coaches continue to mourn and honor their loved ones. Despi...
31 Aug 2022
Menschwarmers headphones S3E14 - Laurence Applebaum is on a mission to showcase Canadian golf to the world 11 Aug 2022
Golf Canada CEO Laurence Applebaum is focused on promoting Canadian golf to the global stage, capitalizing on the sport's post-pandemic popularity due to its...
11 Aug 2022
Forward Your favorite NBA player probably practices at a Jewish school 5 Aug 2022
Top-tier NBA players, including stars like James Harden and LeBron James, have been spotted practicing at Jewish high schools in Los Angeles such as Shalheve...
5 Aug 2022
Menschwarmers headphones S3E13 - Laetitia Beck on growing golf in Israel, where there's only one 18-hole course 28 Jul 2022
Laetitia Beck, the first Israeli to qualify for the LPGA Tour, discusses her experience growing golf in Israel with only one 18-hole course in the country. S...
28 Jul 2022
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones Go behind the scenes of Zach Hyman's very Jewish charity golf tournament 26 Jul 2022
This episode highlights NHL star Zach Hyman's involvement in philanthropy through his celebrity golf tournament aimed at raising funds for Jewish Federations...
26 Jul 2022
Menschwarmers headphones S3E12 - Go for gelt: Canada's hockey teams have high hopes for a groundbreaking Maccabiah Games 11 Jul 2022
Canada is gearing up for the 21st Maccabiah Games in Israel with a delegation of 600 staff and athletes, including hockey teams that have high hopes for succ...
11 Jul 2022
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones Meet the flagbearers leading Canada’s team of 600 into the 21st Maccabiah Games 7 Jul 2022
This episode of The CJN Daily features an interview with three Canadian athletes selected as flagbearers for the Canadian delegation at the 21st Maccabiah Ga...
7 Jul 2022
Forward Chuppah dreams: NBA star Kevin Love married in Jewish ceremony 30 Jun 2022
NBA star Kevin Love had a culturally rich wedding ceremony as he married Jewish supermodel Kate Bock in New York. The ceremony was marked by Jewish tradition...
30 Jun 2022
Unorthodox headphones Good Sports: Ep 323 30 Jun 2022
This episode of Unorthodox delves into Jewish summer camp traditions and explores the unveiling of a Sandy Koufax statue at Dodger Stadium, with insights fro...
30 Jun 2022
Menschwarmers headphones S3E11 - Talking Sue Bird with one Stone 22 Jun 2022
Basketball star Sue Bird, known for her outstanding career with the Seattle Storm, recently announced her retirement after 21 years. As one of the most accom...
22 Jun 2022
Menschwarmers headphones S3E10 - Reigniting the Koufax vs. Greenberg debate with Howard Megdal 1 Jun 2022
Howard Megdal, author of "The Baseball Talmud," discusses the updated edition of his book in a podcast episode with Menschwarmers, focusing on Jewish basebal...
1 Jun 2022
Call Me Back headphones Revolution in Pro Sports Industry? With Jon Patricof 23 May 2022
This episode discusses the creation and growth of Athletes Unlimited, a new model for professional women's sports leagues that emphasizes putting athletes at...
23 May 2022
Forward Jewish in the big leagues: Power hitter Shawn Green dishes at White House event 19 May 2022
Former MLB star Shawn Green shared insights from his career at a White House event honoring Jewish American Heritage Month, discussing his experiences as a J...
19 May 2022
Menschwarmers headphones S3E9 - Barry Levinson's 'The Survivor' shows the traumatic background to Jewish sports heroes 12 May 2022
"The Survivor" by Barry Levinson delves into the story of Harry Haft, a Jewish Auschwitz survivor who was forced to box fellow prisoners for survival. The fi...
12 May 2022
Menschwarmers headphones S3E8 - Know a teenage Jewish baseball prodigy? Now's their chance to try out for Team Israel 28 Apr 2022
Brad Eisen, a former sports front-office staffer, is launching the Israel Baseball Academy to provide young Jewish baseball players in North America with an ...
28 Apr 2022
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones The story behind this secret Jewish photo of Guy Lafleur 25 Apr 2022
The episode explores a unique photograph of hockey legend Guy Lafleur dressed in Jewish attire, reflecting on his warm and mensch-like character as remembere...
25 Apr 2022
Menschwarmers headphones S3E7 - Celebrating our second annual baseball seder 14 Apr 2022
The Menschwarmers celebrate their second annual baseball seder as baseball's opening day and Passover coincide, reflecting on the intersection of the two eve...
14 Apr 2022
Forward At ‘March Madness for Jews,’ the joy and ambition of modern Orthodoxy 6 Apr 2022
The annual Sarachek basketball tournament at Yeshiva University showcases the vibrant intersection of modern Orthodoxy and American sports culture. It highli...
6 Apr 2022
Menschwarmers headphones S3E6 - Why is there still so much antisemitism in wrestling? 30 Mar 2022
In a recent episode of Menschwarmers, a discussion on the persistent issue of antisemitism in wrestling with journalist David Bixenspan highlighted examples ...
30 Mar 2022
Forward Ryan Turell dishes on his YU years and NBA prospects 28 Mar 2022
Ryan Turell, a remarkable basketball talent from Yeshiva University (YU), is aiming to break barriers as the first Sabbath-observant Jew in the NBA. His form...
28 Mar 2022
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner headphones Israel's new women's hockey team lost badly in their international debut—but they're ready for more 28 Mar 2022
Israel's newly-formed women's hockey team made its international debut in Belgrade, Serbia, despite significant challenges like limited ice time in Israel an...
28 Mar 2022
Menschwarmers headphones S3E5 - Now is a wild time to be a Jewish soccer fan 16 Mar 2022
Roman Abramovich, the billionaire owner of Chelsea F.C., known for combating antisemitism in sports, faces scrutiny for his ties to Russian President Putin a...
16 Mar 2022
Menschwarmers headphones 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