Mel Brooks, born Melvin Kaminsky in Brooklyn in 1926, is a renowned comedian known for his American Jewish humor.

In episode 352 of the Unorthodox podcast, the hosts interview Jewish comedy expert Jeremy Dauber about his new book, "Mel Brooks: Disobedient Jew."

In episode 352 of Unorthodox, the hosts stream "History of the World, Part II" and feature Jeremy Dauber, a Jewish comedy expert discussing his book on Mel Brooks.

In a bonus episode of Unorthodox, the host Liel interviews author Sharon Cameron about her new novel, "The Light in Hidden Places," inspired by a true story of a teenager who sheltered Jews in her attic during the Holocaust.

In a recent Unorthodox dispatch, Liel discusses preparations for Shabbat HaGadol with Rabbi Dr. Stu Halpern from Yeshiva University, focusing on a figure missing from the Passover story.

In the Unorthodox Kabbalat Shabbat for March 27, Liel presents a Shabbat preparation featuring a joke by Jewish humor expert Jeremy Dauber, songs by Avi Wisnia, and insights from the weekly Torah portion.

In a recent Unorthodox podcast episode, Liel prepares for Shabbat with a joke from Columbia University professor Jeremy Dauber on Jewish humor, a song by the Jewbador Jim Knable, and insights from the weekly Torah portion.

Jeremy Dauber, author of "Jewish Comedy: A Serious History," discusses the significance of Jewish humor rooted in the Book of Esther and its correlation with Jewish history and culture, particularly through the lens of Purim.