The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
Menschwarmers
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S3E3 - Wait, the Olympics are still going on?
17 Feb 2022
The 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing saw a significant decline in hype and TV ratings, with potential reasons including the inconvenient time zone, geopolitic...
17 Feb 2022
Menschwarmers
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S3E2 - Chatting with Team USA Hockey's David Warsofsky
2 Feb 2022
David Warsofsky, a professional hockey player with stints in the NHL and currently with ERC Ingolstadt in Germany, is set to represent Team USA at the Winter...
2 Feb 2022
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Sibs on skis to represent Israel in Beijing
29 Jan 2022
Noa and Barnabas Szollos, siblings born in Hungary and raised in Austria, are representing Israel in the Winter Olympics for alpine skiing events. Their jour...
29 Jan 2022
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S3E1 - Jewish sports stories we're watching in 2022
20 Jan 2022
The Menschwarmers podcast's third season discusses key Jewish sports stories in 2022, ranging from Olympic sibling snowboarders to LPGA contenders and athlet...
20 Jan 2022
Menschwarmers
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S2E24 - Year in review: The biggest Jewish sports moments of 2021
16 Dec 2021
In the podcast episode S2E24, the hosts James Hirsh and Gabe Pulver review the significant Jewish sports moments of 2021, ranging from Joc Pederson's achieve...
16 Dec 2021
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S2E23 - Hanukkah miracles: 9 Jewish sports streaks that defied expectations
25 Nov 2021
In a podcast episode celebrating Hanukkah, the Menschwarmers discuss 9 Jewish sports streaks that defied expectations, including Team Israel's surprising suc...
25 Nov 2021
Menschwarmers
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Bonus Episode: Sitting Down with Mitch Garber of the Seattle Kraken
18 Nov 2021
In a bonus episode of Menschwarmers, an interview with Montreal businessman Mitch Garber discusses his involvement with sports teams like the Montreal Alouet...
18 Nov 2021
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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Release the Kraken: How one Jewish Canadian is helping build an NHL team from scratch
16 Nov 2021
Mitch Garber, Jewish Canadian businessman and minority owner of the Seattle Kraken, shares his experiences with the team's development and his personal journ...
16 Nov 2021
Menschwarmers
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S2E22 - Basketball and the Holocaust: An interview with Dan Grunfeld
10 Nov 2021
Former pro basketball player Dan Grunfeld discusses his father, Ernie Grunfeld, who is the only son of Holocaust survivors to play in any of the Big Four pro...
10 Nov 2021
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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Can't Anybody Here Play This Political Game?
2 Nov 2021
Recent events highlighting Democratic disarray in Washington and the declining hopes in the Virginia gubernatorial race are reminiscent of Casey Stengel's fr...
2 Nov 2021
Menschwarmers
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S2E21 - Who is the greatest Jewish athlete of all time?
27 Oct 2021
The podcast discusses the question of who the greatest Jewish athlete of all time is, considering factors such as records held, career longevity, and popular...
27 Oct 2021
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S2E20 - Inside the world of competitive cheerleading
14 Oct 2021
Peri Goodman, a cheerleader for the Brock University Badgers, discusses the competitive world of cheerleading, including the dynamics between cheerleaders an...
14 Oct 2021
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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How billionaire Sylvan Adams helped rescue Afghan’s women cyclists
23 Sep 2021
This episode details the harrowing mission led by Canadian-Israeli billionaire Sylvan Adams to rescue members of the Afghan women's national cycling team ami...
23 Sep 2021
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S2E18 - How Colt Cabana became one of the world's most famous Jewish wrestlers
13 Sep 2021
Colt Cabana, also known as Scott Colton, has risen from his beginnings in the Midwest wrestling scene to become a prominent figure in professional wrestling....
13 Sep 2021
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S2E17 - Mike Wilner's post-Rogers renaissance
26 Aug 2021
Mike Wilner, known for his work as the voice of Blue Jays baseball on the radio, experienced a career shift when he was let go by the team's owner, Rogers. H...
26 Aug 2021
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S2E16 - An interview with hometown hockey hero Zach Hyman
11 Aug 2021
Toronto's beloved Jewish hockey player, Zach Hyman, recently signed a lucrative contract with the Edmonton Oilers, leaving behind his Maple Leafs team and ho...
11 Aug 2021
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S2E15 - How did Jews fare at the Olympics?
6 Aug 2021
Jews were well represented at the Tokyo Olympics, with athletes like Jessica Fox, Jemima Montag, Israel's mixed judo team, and gymnast Artem Dolgopyat excell...
6 Aug 2021
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Bonus Episode: Talking Olympic History on Bonjour Chai
29 Jul 2021
The Menschwarmers made a guest appearance on Bonjour Chai, discussing Olympic history, Jewish athletes, and more. They also announced their upcoming live eve...
29 Jul 2021
Bonjour Chai
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Jewish Geography Should be an Olympic Sport
29 Jul 2021
In this episode of Bonjour Chai, Avi Feingold and Ilana Zackon chat with Jamie Hirsh and Gabe Pulver, hosts of the Menschwarmers podcast, to explore the inte...
29 Jul 2021
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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The Anti-Patriotic Olympics
27 Jul 2021
American athletes are facing challenges at the Olympics, with discussions on a podcast suggesting reasons such as a lack of psychic benefits from representin...
27 Jul 2021
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For first time, Olympics opening ceremony honors Israeli athletes murdered in Munich
23 Jul 2021
During the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, a moment of silence was observed for the first time during the opening ceremony to honor the 11 Israeli athletes murdered at ...
23 Jul 2021
Menschwarmers
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S2E13 - Olympics Preview: Who are the Jews to watch in Tokyo?
20 Jul 2021
With the Tokyo Olympics around the corner, Jewish sports enthusiasts are curious about Jewish athletes to watch during the games. A variety of Jewish contend...
20 Jul 2021
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S2E12 - Will Israel's baseball team medal at the Olympics?
7 Jul 2021
In episode 12 of Menschwarmers podcast, the discussion revolves around whether Israel's baseball team will win a medal at the Tokyo Olympics, with hosts Jame...
7 Jul 2021
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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Meet the Montreal Canadiens’ famous Jewish trumpet player
5 Jul 2021
This episode highlights Kid Mercury, a Jewish trumpet player and unofficial mascot for the Montreal Canadiens during their Stanley Cup victories in 1986 and ...
5 Jul 2021
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S2E11 - Who knew fencing was a Jewish sport?
23 Jun 2021
In a podcast episode titled "Who knew fencing was a Jewish sport?" on Menschwarmers, Eli Schenkel, a young Vancouver-based fencer, discusses his journey into...
23 Jun 2021
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S2E10 - Menschwarmers Radio: The best Jewish sports songs
9 Jun 2021
In episode 10 of Menschwarmers Radio, hosts Gabe and Jamie explore Jewish sports songs by Jewish musicians, discussing the intersection of Jewish identity an...
9 Jun 2021
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S2E9 - An Interview with Cody Decker
26 May 2021
Cody Decker, a retired professional baseball player active in the sports world, discusses his career and Jewish identity in a generous interview. Decker is c...
26 May 2021
Menschwarmers
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S2E8 - Meet the self-proclaimed "King of Jewish Baseball"
11 May 2021
Nate Fish, known as the "King of Jewish Baseball," has a background in coaching and playing for various teams such as Team USA, the Tel Aviv Lightning, and t...
11 May 2021
Menschwarmers
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S2E7 - The Jews of Esports
27 Apr 2021
Lost Tribe Esports is a non-profit organization engaging young Jewish gamers by organizing video game events and competitions, recognizing the appeal of gami...
27 Apr 2021
Menschwarmers
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S2E6 - The Retirement of Julian Edelman
14 Apr 2021
Julian Edelman, a prominent Jewish NFL player and Superbowl MVP, recently retired after a successful 12-season career with the New England Patriots. This eve...
14 Apr 2021
Menschwarmers
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S2E5 - The Jewish Baseball Passover Seder
30 Mar 2021
In a themed Passover seder episode, hosts James Hirsh and Gabe Pulver combine the traditions of matzah brei and baseball to create a "Jewish baseball" celebr...
30 Mar 2021
Menschwarmers
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S2E4 - The NBA Reckons with anti-Semitism
14 Mar 2021
In a recent episode of Menschwarmers, outrage sparked when Miami Heat player Meyers Leonard used an anti-Semitic slur on a public broadcast, prompting discus...
14 Mar 2021
Menschwarmers
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S2E3 - Eric Nusbaum and the Dodgers Stadium Exodus
2 Mar 2021
Sports journalist Eric Nusbaum discusses the displacement of a Latino community in Los Angeles when Dodgers Stadium was built in his book "Stealing Home: Los...
2 Mar 2021
Menschwarmers
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S2E2 - We Couldn't Get Deni Avdija, So Here's Fred Katz
15 Feb 2021
The podcast episode discusses the impact of Israeli basketball player Deni Avdija joining the Washington Wizards, which generated excitement among Jewish NBA...
15 Feb 2021
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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The Super Bowl's War on Fun
8 Feb 2021
The podcast crew discusses the lackluster commercials at a recent Super Bowl and questions if we can still find enjoyment amidst ongoing public health restri...
8 Feb 2021
Menschwarmers
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S2E1 - A Long-Awaited Return, feat. Jody Avirgan
31 Jan 2021
The Menschwarmers return after a ten-month hiatus, featuring Jody Avirgan, and delve into a wide array of topics including the revival of The Canadian Jewish...
31 Jan 2021
Not That Kind of Rabbi
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The next chapter in the play by play of Paul Romanuk's playbook.
28 Jan 2021
The text briefly mentions Paul Romanuk, a play-by-play announcer known for his work on "Hockey Night in Canada," transitioning from the excitement of the hoc...
28 Jan 2021
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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The Media Won't Quit Trump
19 Jan 2021
In this podcast episode, the discussion revolves around the continued media focus on Donald Trump despite Joe Biden being the new president. The hosts find i...
19 Jan 2021
Call Me Back
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Billy Beane on the future of sports
3 Dec 2020
Billy Beane, known for his Moneyball approach to sports management, discusses the impact of the Coronavirus on the sports industry with a focus on its future...
3 Dec 2020
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The real ‘Queen’s Gambit’: Meet the first woman to qualify for the World Chess Championship
19 Nov 2020
Susan Polgar, a pioneering figure in chess, broke records as the first woman to qualify for the World Chess Championship, defying significant sexism and adve...
19 Nov 2020
Unorthodox
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Backhanded Compliments: Ep. 237
23 Jul 2020
This episode of Unorthodox features tennis star Noah Rubin discussing his Jewish upbringing and mental health advocacy in tennis, as well as academic Jenny C...
23 Jul 2020
Not That Kind of Rabbi
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Hitting a spiritual home run with Sportsnet's Jamie Campbell
9 Jul 2020
Jamie Campbell from Sportsnet has been praised for his ability to connect with people over the phone during the pandemic, making them feel valued and special...
9 Jul 2020