Best Joshua Malina Podcasts (2024)

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Boys of Summer - Joshua Malina 1:06:10

14d ago1:06:10

1:06:10

Move over, Gilbert and Sullivan: it’s Malina and Varney! This week JV sits down with the great Joshua Malina (Scandal, The West Wing) to yak about theatre, summer camp, and pranks, pranks, pranks! So do NOT get on that rocket ship thinking you’re about to receive an award!By Maximum Fun

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Boys of Summer - Ryan Copple 1:11:10

1h ago1:11:10

1:11:10

Saddle up for an early ride on the internet — OG Pokemon fans, anyone? — with our delightful Boy of Summer Ryan Copple (Go listen "Voyage To The Stars!", who also takes us on a catfishing journey with a moral at the end, and so much more. So dive into that ramen, and let’s umami!By Maximum Fun

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When War Hits Home 37:03

1h ago37:03

37:03

It's been almost ten months since the Oct. 7 attacks, and Israelis are adjusting to a new normal. Executive producer Courtney Hazlett visits the Reich family home and speaks with mother and son Osnat and Chen Reich to learn more about daily life since Oct. 7, from coping with grief to the fatigue of war for both soldier and mother. Learn more about…

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Boys of Summer - Adam Macias 1:10:22

12d ago1:10:22

1:10:22

Get ready to see and be seen at a cool kids PL near you (c’mon- surely you know “PL” stands for “parking lot!”) with this week’s Boy of Summer, Adam Macias (Go listen to the "That Was Wild" podcast!), who takes us to the suburbs of Sacramento for teen bands, local acronyms, and dollar scoops!By Maximum Fun

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Dispatches from Jerusalem 36:42

4d ago36:42

36:42

India Abraham, a new immigrant from California who is also a medical tattoo artist, is offering free consultations and reduced-rate scar camouflage for victims of the October 7 massacre. Liel Leibovitz returns to the National Library of Israel for a tour.By Tablet Magazine

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Reuven Fenton on Summer Reads 30:15

15d ago30:15

30:15

Reuven Fenton has been covering breaking news for the New York Post since 2007. He comes to us today to talk about his first work of fiction, Goyhood: A Novel, and the magic of local news.By Tablet Magazine

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Boys of Summer - Julian Burrell 1:15:16

26d ago1:15:16

1:15:16

It’s an episode long overdue… with Boy of Summer and producer/host/Max Fun co-owner Julian Burrell! So put on your feathered hat, grab your leather pouch, and head the Ren Faire in the hot Corona sun! Those turkey legs aren’t going to eat themselves...By Maximum Fun

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Maggie Phillips on Jews and their Christian Allies 44:51

22d ago44:51

44:51

As the war moves into its ninth month, having non-Jewish allies is more important than ever to many of us. Tablet Magazine’s own Religious Affairs Correspondent Maggie MacFarland Philips leads a conversation with Luke Moon, Executive Director of the Philos Project and Father Steve Grunow, CEO and Executive Producer of Word on Fire Catholic Ministri…

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Boys of Summer - Greg Levine 1:29:19

14d ago1:29:19

1:29:19

His name is Greg Levine, he’s a Boy of Summer, he’s got a fantastic podcast of his own (Parks and Recollection) recalling episodes and hijnx working as a writer on "Parks and Rec," and he’s (as evidenced in his teen pic) super! So grab a sleeve of Double Stufs and get in here!By Maximum Fun

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Summer Jams with Zusha and Omer Netzer: Ep. 419 53:43

9d ago53:43

53:43

With the 4th of July comes the official BBQ season, so this week we’re bringing you some musicians who can help with your summer soundtrack. We have Shlomo Gaisin and Zachariah Goldschmiedt of the band Zusha, who combine Hasidic vibes with secular styles. We also go to Nashville to talk to the only Jewish-Israeli country music artist there, Omer Ne…

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Boys of Summer - Robin Fierce 1:18:38

1M ago1:18:38

1:18:38

Prepare to be dazzled by this fabulous *QUEEN* of Summer! JV welcomes the truly wonderful Robin Fierce ("RuPaul’s Drag Race") for this inspiring conversation covering family, fashion, compassion, and passion, to name but a few! So comb that fabulous mane and let’s GO, ThunderCats!By Maximum Fun

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Vacation with A.J. Jacobs: Ep. 418 51:35

1M ago51:35

51:35

This week on the show, we’re throwing our duffel bags into El Al’s overhead bins. Journalist and author A.J. Jacobs returns to the show (for the sixth time!) to discuss his newest book, The Year of Living Constitutionally: One Man’s Humble Quest to Follow the Constitution’s Original Meaning. If you want to catch up on A.J.’s previous stints as Jew …

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A Tablet Conversation with Congressman Ritchie Torres 25:16

1M ago25:16

25:16

New York Congressman Ritchie Torres sits with Tablet Magazine’s Liel Leibovitz and Alana Newhouse to discuss Zionism, social media’s role in antisemitism, and the necessity of patriotism.By Tablet Magazine

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Boys of Summer - Josh Gondelman 1:16:07

23d ago1:16:07

1:16:07

It’s your Boy of Summer, comedian and pal Josh Gondelman! From high school halls in Massachusetts to comedy clubs in Boston at a fresh-faced nineteen, we defy you not to fall in love (or a little bit more in love) with this delightful human being! So grab your summery iced coffee and a great croissant, and dig in!…

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Unorthodox Guide to Summer: Ep. 417 57:23

1M ago57:23

57:23

This week on the show, we know what you should add to the queue. Stephanie, Liel, and Joshua have come with their recommendations for the best TV, films, and books for a hot, hot summer. Chelsea Film Festival founder Ingrid Jean-Baptiste joins the show to discuss the festival’s global mission and her Martinique Jewish heritage. Maya Lasker-Wallfisc…

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Bad Water - New True Crime Miniseries 2:07

27d ago2:07

2:07

You may have seen headlines or TV commercials referencing Camp LeJeune, the Marine Corps base where contaminated drinking water poisoned service members and their families. This podcast goes beyond the headlines, to tell you the story from the people whose lives were devastated by it. You'll also hear from two of the men who made it their life's mi…

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Father’s Day 5784 with Adam Nimoy, Rabbi Jeffrey Salkin, and Gabe Sanders: Ep. 416 54:52

2M ago54:52

54:52

This week on the show, we’re marking Father’s Day and Shavuot with reflections on fatherhood, loss, and collective Jewish responsibility. Director Adam Nimoy shares stories from his memoir, The Most Human: Reconciling with My Father, Leonard Nimoy. He details what it was like to be the son of Spock, as well as how he and his father reconnected befo…

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Ruth Gamble 1:18:07

1M ago1:18:07

1:18:07

There are so many reasons to listen to the delightful Ruth Gamble (Listen to her new podcast serial "Hobo Code"!), including stories of singing for non-singers, tackling people-pleasing, and the sublime person that is Bill Pullman (who happens to be featured in Ruth’s new project!). So lean into the perfect smell of rain and dig into that lasagna!…

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Rachel Feinstein 1:01:56

2M ago1:01:56

1:01:56

Hey! Stop copying your friend's math homework and grab a slice for this chat with comedian Rachel Feinstein (Catch her special "Big Guy" on Netflix now!), who takes you from the suburbs of Maryland to the streets of NYC, possibly in a poodle skirt. Now if we can just find all of those special guests we promised Rachel...…

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A Beautifully Jewish Shavuot: Ep. 415 45:37

2M ago45:37

45:37

This week on the show, we’re examining the most Beautifully Jewish object of all time: the Torah. In celebration of Shavuot, Beautifully Jewish hosts Stephanie Butnick and Tanya Singer explore creative, unexpected ways of connecting with the Torah. Israeli journalist Sivan Rahav-Meir, host of the Tablet podcast Sivan Says: Taking the Torah Personal…

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Gillian Pensavalle 1:06:18

2M ago1:06:18

1:06:18

Head down from Queens to catch a Broadway show with teen-era Gillian Pensavalle (The Hamilcast, TCO), where the Rockette *might* even wink at you! But save a little time for some foggy witchy forest elf-time and a nibble or two of devil’s food chocolate crumb doughnuts (OG spelling, y’all)!By Maximum Fun

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Unorthodox Presents Sivan Says 26:43

2M ago26:43

26:43

Unorthodox is off this week, but today we’re sharing an episode of the Tablet podcast Sivan Says: Taking the Torah Personally, featuring Sivan Rahav-Meir and our own Liel Leibovitz. Parshat Bechukotai’s got a lot of blessings, and a lot of curses. Follow God’s commandments, you’re in the clear. Don’t follow them, some gnarly stuff can happen. Perse…

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Voyage Media Recommends: The Burden 16:13

2M ago16:13

16:13

In the 1990s, Detective Louis N. Scarcella was legendary. In a city overrun by violent crime, he cracked the toughest cases and put away the worst criminals. “The Hulk” was his nickname. Then the story changed. Scarcella ran into a group of convicted murderers (who all say they are innocent!) turned jailhouse-lawyers. In prison they realized Scarce…

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Juliet Landau 1:17:03

2M ago1:17:03

1:17:03

Unwrap that See’s Candy and get ready to savor the deliciousness of this conversation with Juliet Landau (The film A Place Among The Dead; Buffy the Vampire Slayer universe including Audibles: "Slayers: a Buffyverse Story") as she and JV talk ballet, M.A.S.H. time travel, and making art that helps people not only feel seen, but inspired to take act…

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Summer Breaks: Ep. 414 59:10

2M ago59:10

59:10

This week on the show, we’re catching a wave. Producers Courtney Hazlett and Elie Bleier head to Tel Aviv to learn about the history of Israeli surfing from surfer Arthur Rashkovan. Accompanying Tablet’s just-published reflections from Jewish college students about a semester like no other, producer Josh Kross heads to the University of Chicago to …

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Rebecca Delgado Smith 1:03:09

3M ago1:03:09

1:03:09

Please bid a warm welcome to the fantastic Rebecca Delgado Smith (From the podcast "The Alarmist"), for this chat that takes you to Puerto Rico, Florida, Donner Pass, and even aboard the luxurious but ill-fated ocean liner of legend, all with a healthy dose of school (theatrical) spirit!By Maximum Fun

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Joshua Malina Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

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Unorthodox

Tablet Magazine

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The West Wing Weekly

Joshua Malina & Hrishikesh Hirway

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The Patsy

Voyage Media

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The JV Club with Janet Varney

Janet Varney and Maximum Fun

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Boys of Summer - Joshua Malina 1:06:10

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Boys of Summer - Ryan Copple 1:11:10

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When War Hits Home 37:03

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Boys of Summer - Adam Macias 1:10:22

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Dispatches from Jerusalem 36:42

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Reuven Fenton on Summer Reads 30:15

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Boys of Summer - Julian Burrell 1:15:16

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Maggie Phillips on Jews and their Christian Allies 44:51

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Boys of Summer - Greg Levine 1:29:19

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Summer Jams with Zusha and Omer Netzer: Ep. 419 53:43

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Boys of Summer - Robin Fierce 1:18:38

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Vacation with A.J. Jacobs: Ep. 418 51:35

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A Tablet Conversation with Congressman Ritchie Torres 25:16

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Boys of Summer - Josh Gondelman 1:16:07

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Unorthodox Guide to Summer: Ep. 417 57:23

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Bad Water - New True Crime Miniseries 2:07

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Father’s Day 5784 with Adam Nimoy, Rabbi Jeffrey Salkin, and Gabe Sanders: Ep. 416 54:52

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Ruth Gamble 1:18:07

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Rachel Feinstein 1:01:56

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A Beautifully Jewish Shavuot: Ep. 415 45:37

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Gillian Pensavalle 1:06:18

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Unorthodox Presents Sivan Says 26:43

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Voyage Media Recommends: The Burden 16:13

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Juliet Landau 1:17:03

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Summer Breaks: Ep. 414 59:10

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Rebecca Delgado Smith 1:03:09

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