Best Jessica Chaffin Podcasts (2024)

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Kitchen Radio - Konafa a la Creme with Claudia Roden 34:07

1+ y ago34:07

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In the season finale of the Kitchen Radio podcast, icon of the Middle Eastern and Jewish food worlds, Claudia Roden, makes an Egyptian-Jewish version of Konafa which is one of the region's most beloved desserts and her childhood favorite. Roden recounts a story of her family’s passage from Aleppo to Cairo from her book, “The Book of Jewish Food: An…

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Kitchen Radio - Brik with Rafram Chaddad 22:42

1+ y ago22:42

22:42

Rafram Chaddad dispatches live from La Goulette, Tunis with a rapid-fire making of ‘Brik’, a Jewish specialty that became a favorite regional street food. Rafram documents his domestic life and Tunisian-Jewish presence, family history and culture through food, stories and public art installations, which can be found on instagram @rafram_x The Kitch…

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Kitchen Radio - Kubba Bamia + Biscochos with the Sephardic Spice Girls 15:15

1+ y ago15:15

15:15

The Sephardic Spice Girls (Rachel Emquies Sheff + Sharon Gomperts) of Los Angeles serve up Iraqi-Jewish Kubba Bamia and Sephardic ‘Biscochos’ with tea and talk about how cooking these dishes and story-telling brings their family and community closer to recent lost history. The Sephardic Spice Girls actively write for the Jewish Journal and conduct …

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Kitchen Radio - Gondi Kashi with Tannaz Sassooni 22:27

1+ y ago22:27

22:27

In the series premiere of Kitchen Radio, Tannaz Sassooni makes us a meatless Gondi Kashi from her grandmother’s Iran and recounts a lively tradition Persian Jews play during Passover. Born in Tehran to a Jewish family, Tannaz is a Los Angeles-based food writer exploring Los Angeles’ global culinary landscape and interviewing mothers and grandmother…

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Introducing: The Kitchen Radio Podcast (Trailer) 1:42

1+ y ago1:42

1:42

The Kitchen Radio podcast brings listeners to the table of communities from Iran, Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, Egypt, Morocco and Tunisia for intergenerational stories of community life and ritual practices from guests who are part of a rising renaissance of creative food projects exploring the oft-overlooked Jewish history and heritage. Premiering in Apr…

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Replay: The Kibitz - Unplug 42:59

1+ y ago42:59

42:59

Get ready to unplug - but don’t sign off yet because in celebration of the upcoming Global Day of Unplugging on March 3-4, 2023, we are revisiting the Unplug episode of The Kibitz podcast, Season 1, Episode 4, originally aired in March 2016. Despite the obvious irony in a podcast about unplugging, this episode of The Kibitz is all about our need to…

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Replay: In Quarantine with Steve Bodow - Cory Booker's Sure He's My Most Difficult Podcast Interview 45:18

1+ y ago45:18

45:18

To salute President’s Day, we are revisiting Season 2 Episode 3 of the In Quarantine with Steve Bodow podcast, originally aired in August 2020. Host Steve Bowdow talks with New Jersey Senator Cory Booker about Kamala Harris’ ascent, the future of the racial justice movement, and which medical procedure most resembles getting vetted for the vice pre…

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Replay: The Kibitz - Love 49:16

1+ y ago49:16

49:16

To celebrate Valentine’s Day, we are revisiting Season 1, Episode 3 of The Kibitz podcast, originally aired in February 2016. Host Dan Crane asks, what is love, anyway? Howard Jones didn’t know back in 1983, and Jews have pondered the same question as far back as Jacob and Rachel. Join Crane on a journey into the heart of what makes our hearts aflu…

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Replay: In Quarantine with Steve Bodow - Ronny Chieng Would Try Parking Garage Standup At This Point 39:28

1+ y ago39:28

39:28

To mark Chinese New Year, we are revisiting Season 2 Episode 6 of the In Quarantine with Steve Bodow podcast originally aired in September 2020. After five months quarantined in Sydney, the Daily Show correspondent Ronny Chieng tells host Steve Bodow about returning to NYC, why Australia kicked our corona response ass, and what Chinese New Year can…

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Replay: The Kibitz - Transitions 56:20

1+ y ago56:20

56:20

To ring in 2023, we are revisiting Season 1 Episode 2 of The Kibitz Podcast, originally aired in January of 2016. In this episode, host Dan Crane focuses on transitions, religious and gender fluidity and what being a Jew means at B-Mitzvah age and now. Featuring guests: Zackary Drucker and Micah Fitzerman-Blue (Transparent), Christopher Noxon, Mish…

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The Jewish Bizarre - The Strange World of Nasology and the Jewish Shnozz 42:57

1+ y ago42:57

42:57

In the mid 19th century, “Nasology'' emerged, a pseudoscientific belief that claimed that you could tell a person's personality type by the shape of their nose. Dr. Eddy Portnoy and Dr. Tony Michels get into the nitty gritty of the satirical origins of Nasology, its impact on the Jewish community, and what exactly the deal is with the stereotypical…

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The Jewish Bizarre - Jewish Geniuses, Idiots, and the Greatest Mohel 47:11

1+ y ago47:11

47:11

Throughout history Jews have earned a reputation for being highly educated, after all, Jews have won 20% of the Nobel Prizes despite being only .18% of the world’s population. But are there really more Jewish geniuses? Our own geniuses, Jessica Chaffin, Dr. Tony Michels, and Dr. Eddy Portnoy look at Jewish scholars and Jewish idiots throughout hist…

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The Jewish Bizarre - The Tonsil Riots and Other Jewish Uprisings 47:41

1+ y ago47:41

47:41

Dr. Eddy Portnoy and Dr. Tony Michels dive into the Tonsil Riots of 1906 - an uprising led by Jewish mothers in New York City after their kids were operated on without their knowledge- the Kosher Meat Boycott of 1902, and other Jewish protests that are absent from the cultural lexicon. Plus the largest funeral to ever occur in New York City, invent…

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The Jewish Bizarre - Jewish Anarchists and the Yom Kippur Balls 46:44

1+ y ago46:44

46:44

In the late 1880s, young Eastern European Jewish immigrants had discovered anarchism, Marxism, and other such ideologies that had radicalized them against religion. In an effort to protest religion and expose the lie they thought it was, they threw outrageous balls throughout New York City…on Yom Kippur. Dr. Tony Michels, Jessica Chaffin, and Dr. E…

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The Jewish Bizarre - Only Murders in the Shtetl 57:29

1+ y ago57:29

57:29

In December 1875, a Jewish woman named Sarah Alexander is found dead in a Brooklyn cornfield, her neck slashed. The investigation and murder trial sweeps the nation and forever changes the perception of Jews in the United States. Dr. Eddy Portnoy, Dr. Tony Michels, and Jessica Chaffin dive into what happened and why the case was so intriguing. Plus…

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Kasher vs Kasher - Passover Episode 27:15

4+ y ago27:15

27:15

Two brothers, a rabbi and a comedian, try to figure out how to do Judaism during a pandemic. See if you can figure out who’s who.By The Kibitz Podcast

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The Best of Nana 17:55

6+ y ago17:55

17:55

A tight, 15-minute set of jokes from Dan’s nana, who passed away this week at the spry age of 97.By The Kibitz Podcast

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Death 54:31

6+ y ago54:31

54:31

Is there something peculiar to Judaism that makes us think about death differently? With no proscription for a definitive heaven or afterlife, how does that affect how we live our lives and think about death? Are Jewish rituals an effective way of dealing with grief? Are there better ways to think and talk about death with friends and family? In ou…

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A Catskills Kibitz w/ Moshe Kasher, Michael Showalter & The Living Sisters 1:01:47

6+ y ago1:01:47

1:01:47

"A Catskills Kibitz,” our first ever live Kibitz event, was held at the “World Famous” Kibitz Room at Canter’s Deli in Los Angeles on the second night of Hanukkah and featured standup from Moshe Kasher, a conversation with Michael Showalter and a performance by the Living Sisters. We also set a world record for the most number of people to eat a pa…

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The False Lens of History 1:05:54

6+ y ago1:05:54

1:05:54

How has our understanding of history been curated by the choices of photographers, journalists and historians? This episode features curator at the International Center for Photography in New York Maya Benton talking about the photos of Roman Vichniac, and Yiddish scholar Eddy Portnoy discussing what he calls "The Jewish OJ trial of the 1870s” from…

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The Secret History of Jews and Drugs 45:31

6+ y ago45:31

45:31

Was Moses tripping when he saw the burning bush? Are psychedelics the key to unlocking the mysteries behind Jewish texts? And did you hear the one about the rabbi who did LSD with Timothy Leary? Featuring Rick Doblin founder and Executive Director of MAPS—the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies. Plus an excerpt from our friend Mos…

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Refugees - with Mark Hetfield from HIAS 19:49

6+ y ago19:49

19:49

We continue our discussion of immigration and refugees with Mark Hetfield, the CEO of HIAS: the Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society. Back in 1882, HIAS was formed to assist Jews fleeing pogroms in Russia and Eastern Europe. Today, HIAS is leading the charge against the Trump administration’s attempt to ban most refugees from coming to the United States.…

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Immigration & Refugees 33:42

6+ y ago33:42

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When Donald Trump issued his first executive order to curb immigration from majority Muslim countries, it seemed to strike a chord of eerie and disturbing familiarity with Jews everywhere. To put this in perspective, we’ll hear a story about Jewish immigrants fleeing Germany in 1939 trying to come to the US, and we have some stories of Jews on the …

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Can $50,000 Buy a Jewish Community? 24:53

7y ago24:53

24:53

Why did a Jewish philanthropist put up a million dollars of his own money to get Jews to move to Alabama? And ten years into his experiment, does he consider it a success? And as synagogue membership declines across the US, how do we define a Jewish community? The Kibitz speaks with Larry Blumberg, the man behind the program offering $50,000 for fa…

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Mishpucha, with AJ Jacobs 34:05

7y ago34:05

34:05

Author AJ Jacobs explains how we’re all mishpucha, and we discuss his new book, It’s All Relative: Adventures Up and Down the World’s Family Tree.By The Kibitz Podcast

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The Catskills—A Brief History 32:00

7y ago32:00

32:00

What did Mel Brooks, Joan Rivers and Wilt Chamberlain have in common? Why did Jews on vacation need so much entertainment? How did the Catskills become the epicenter of Jewish middle-class vacationing and why did it collapse almost as quickly as it began? Who's putting baby in the corner—and why? Hosts Dan Crane and Jessica Chaffin explore the hist…

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Introducing The Kibitz 1:32

7y ago1:32

1:32

Your hilarious and insightful guide to Jewish ideas and culture. Join journalist Dan Crane and comedian Jessica Chaffin (Ronna & Beverly) as they explore activism, Jewish atheism, anti-semitism, love, sex, comedy, death and more with guests like David Wain, David Baddiel, Rabbi Sharon Brous, the Sklar Brothers, Tiffany Shlain, Moshe Kasher, Joel St…

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Atheism II, with Amichai Lau-Lavie 19:04

7y ago19:04

19:04

Can Jews be atheists and still be Jews? Hosts Dan Crane and Jessica Chaffin host the second episode on this question, featuring a conversation with Rabbi Amichai Lau-Lavie of New York City’s Lab/Shul.By The Kibitz Podcast

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Jewish Atheism 44:06

7y ago44:06

44:06

Can Jews be atheists and still be Jews? Hosts Dan Crane and Jessica Chaffin explore the question of Jewish atheism with Rabbi Susan Goldberg of LA's Wilshire Boulevard Temple, president of American Atheists David Silverman, British comedian David Baddiel, and founder and president emeritus of the Secular Coalition for America Herb Silverman.…

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Season 2 Preview 8:34

7y ago8:34

8:34

Season 2 Preview: Reboot’s Jewish-ish podcast is back for season two with actress and comedian Jessica Chaffin (Ronna, of comedy duo “Ronna & Beverly”) joining as co-host with Dan Crane. Named “one of the Top 10 Jewish Podcasts,” by Moment magazine, THE KIBITZ is about asking interesting questions—some big, many little—and exploring all you’ve ever…

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Live from The Bell House w/ Chris Gethard and Rachel Dratch 1:15:13

7y ago1:15:13

1:15:13

Ronna & Beverly come at you LIVE from The Bell House in New York to get in deep with comedians Chris Gethard and Rachel Dratch! First, we hear about the girls' sojourn through the nation's capital, and then they talk to Chris about his parentage of a goat in college and the most surprising calls he's received on his podcast Beautiful Stories from A…

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A Beginner's Guide to Ronna & Beverly 20:58

7+ y ago20:58

20:58

Welcome to Ronna and Beverly! Paul Scheer presents this bonus episode introducing the ladies and their world. Backstories, catchphrases, and helpful tidbits abound, and it's all here in one guide to catch you up to speed - and, hopefully, to help you #convertafriend!By Jamie Denbo, Earwolf and Jessica Chaffin

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Major League Dreidel, The Spinagogue, and Dreidels on the Brain 38:43

7+ y ago38:43

38:43

Host Dan Crane interviews Eric Pavony, the “Knishioner" of Major League Dreidel and creator of the Spinagogue (not to mention Brewskee-Ball, a competitive Skee-Ball league for adults). And author/storyteller Joel Ben Izzy reads an excerpt from his recent Chanukah book, "Dreidels on the Brain.”By The Kibitz Podcast

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Sinatra, Israel, and a Bag Full of Cash 30:14

7+ y ago30:14

30:14

Host Dan Crane tells the story of two strangers in the night, a bag full of cash, and a ship full of weapons bound for the fledgling state of Israel, in this special episode dedicated to Frank Sinatra’s jewish activism. Guests: Anthony Summers, David Lehman, Shalom Goldman, Paul Karolyi, and Tony Michaels.…

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Activism 20:52

8y ago20:52

20:52

In this election special episode of The Kibitz, comedian Moshe Kasher and his brother David Kasher debate the past, present and potential future of Jewish activism with host Dan Crane.By The Kibitz Podcast

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Reflection 42:46

8y ago42:46

42:46

The high holidays are upon us, so this episode of The Kibitz is all about reflection and 10Q—a project powered by Reboot. Guests include the Kasher brothers and Nicola Behrman (co- founder of 10Q), as well as Jenn Maer, Raleigh Harrell, and Libby Lenkinski, who all speak about their experience doing 10Q.…

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Education 1:08:55

8y ago1:08:55

1:08:55

It’s back-to-school time, so host Dan Crane talks to Joel Stein (Time magazine), Tiffany Shlain (Character Day), Ari Kelman (Stanford) and the Kasher brothers (a rabbi, and a comedian) about Jewish education — from Hebrew school to how to be a mensch.By The Kibitz Podcast

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Antisemitism 1:12:31

8y ago1:12:31

1:12:31

From the alt-right to the hard-left, this episode of The Kibitz discusses a new wave of antisemitism that's spreading throughout the US and Europe. With guests including NY Times editor Jonathan Weisman, creative director Richard Brim, Whose Line is it Anyway creator Dan Patterson and others, this episode is sure to be an eye opener for those who a…

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Jessi Klein 1:25:22

8y ago1:25:22

1:25:22

The absolutely wonderful Jessi Klein (Inside Amy Schumer head writer/executive producer) joins Ronna and Beverly to chat about motherhood, getting lost in Central Park, her new book of hilarious essays "You'll Grow Out of It," and shaking Gwyneth Paltrow's hand. Plus, Spaghetti-O's tells us what was her favorite thing she did in the city of Boston.…

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Comedy 54:40

8y ago54:40

54:40

Guests David Wain (Wet Hot American Summer, Stella, Children’s Hospital) and Dan Patterson (Whose Line is it Anyway, Mock the Week) were both deeply influenced by similar experiences - find out what on The Kibitz! This episode also features Andrea Rosen (Episodes), Kasher vs Kasher, and a 95-year-old nana telling jokes. Plus host Dan Crane compares…

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Nosh (part 3) 35:38

8y ago35:38

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Our 9th episode of The Kibitz, titled ANIMALS, features an exclusive tour inside Teva Foods, one of the few remaining kosher slaughterhouses in the LA area. We’ll discover how the kosher slaughter process takes place and examine whether kosher is a more or less humane method of processing beef for food. I also interview Yadidya Greenberg—a Jewish A…

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Revelation 18:48

8y ago18:48

18:48

Talkin’ bout a revelation! A mini Kibitz episode covering Shavuot—the least known, most important Jewish holiday. Featuring comedian Moshe Kasher and Rabbi David Kasher with host Dan Crane.By The Kibitz Podcast

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Nosh (part 2) 36:02

8y ago36:02

36:02

What's The Deli, yo?By The Kibitz Podcast

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Nosh (pt 1) 35:35

8+ y ago35:35

35:35

In episode 6 of The Kibitz, host Dan Crane gets his nosh on by talking kosher laws with David and Moshe Kasher and interviewing the director and a producer of City of Gold. City of Gold consulting producer Lara Rabinovitch tells us about her bat mitzvah in a Kid Walks into a Bar, and nana waxes nostalgic about schmaltz and gribenes!…

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Beanie Feldstein 1:36:39

8+ y ago1:36:39

1:36:39

The fabulous Beanie Feldstein joins Ronna and Beverly to chat about her role in Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising, her love of musical theater, and the origin of her nickname Beanie. Plus, the ladies talk all about Beyoncé's Lemonade with Howl Production Manager Tiffany.By Jamie Denbo, Earwolf and Jessica Chaffin

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Exodus 52:20

8+ y ago52:20

52:20

In episode 5 of The Kibitz, we learn about the Jewish origins of superheroes from Jonathan Lethem and Damon Lindelof, and talk about the genesis of the Haggadah and the Passover seder. Plus jokes!By The Kibitz Podcast

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