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Have you ever been to Jackson Hole, Wyoming? Well, The Jackson Hole Connection is about sharing the stories from people connected to this small place in Western Wyoming which has had a huge impact on the rest of the world. From the days of Indians and Trappers to the early days of some of the first settlers, Jackson Hole has attracted people who love adventure, value the natural setting and have some great stories to tell. The host, Stephan Abrams, has been a resident of Jackson, Wyoming sin ...
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Turning the Gem

Kristian & Daniel

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Turning the Gem is a podcast where we come to the ancient text of the Bible with fresh eyes through the lens of Jewish Tradition and historical context. Kristian and Daniel give a crash course on the early books of scripture to pursue the wisdom the Biblical Authors intended to pass on. Diving in to the many deeply challenging stories of the Old Testament to find the deeper beauty just behind our typical reading of the text. This podcast is meant for those who are looking to come back to scr ...
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Comedian Rocky Roberts joins me this week to discuss his comedy career, his former life in the Navy, his biggest fear, his biggest comedy BOMB and how going on rollercoasters is different as an adult than it was as a kid. He shares a few paranormal experiences at the end (one happened at the hollywood improv) and you'll never guess what his favorit…
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Margaux and I work together at the Hollywood Improv but we go all the way back to an open mic (berts back room for any local LA comedy heads) Originally from the Northeast, Margaux comes from a musical theater background. She is very funny and we had the best time hanging out, she will def be a recurring guest many times in the future. We chat abou…
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Comedian Sterling Scott | Canada's Got Talent Ep 145 I met Sterling during the Netflix is a Joke Festival at the hollywood improv. He was performing, I was taking photos for the club. We clicked instantly, his energy was infectious, and I threw it out to him to come on the show and he accepted without hesitation. He has such a passion for the art o…
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Julia is one of the first people I met in the LA comedy scene, she was also one of the first people to be a guest on my podcast and for some reason (probly technical) her episode never came out. Here it is 4 years later and we finally got around to getting her back on the show. We had a great chat about relationships and dating, we catch up on come…
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Nick and Al join me again for another round of seriously silly chats about everything from our first cell phones to our first cars. We play ice breaker, at the supposed highest level but the questions turned out to be slightly vanilla. If you dont know anything about Nick and Al, Nick is my biz partner at the podcast studio and Al is my former drum…
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Justin Foster and I have been road roomates for the last year. We filmed his comedy special last year and it just came out last week. He is one if the funniest guys i know, and we chat about being on the road, my first time doing stand up, and making his special (i directed it) - we do a few would you rathers at the end and just had a great time ca…
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Comedian JF Harris | The Isaac Abrams Show 141 Widely known as one of hardest working comics in the business, J.F. Harris first came up in the downtown New York City comedy scene in the late 2000's. Developing a rapid fire, shockingly funny and personal storytelling style, that quickly made him a staple in both the most established N.Y. comedy club…
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Some people let you get silly make you giggle and give you permission to be yourself. For me that's MAV, she makes me feel like the funniest person in the room all while being very funny the whole time. We both grew up southern and going to church. We make fun of everything we grew up thinking was "important" and we do it in a southern accent. Plea…
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Comedian Anthony Davis returns for the 3rd time to try to get my canceled. We had a blast and let our southern accents run wild. If any of this episode offends you, just remember we're comedians and we're probably joking. If you enjoy this episode make sure you check out Anthony's other two episodes. Follow Anthony on social media @ADcomedy28 Thank…
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@ArmanZaidi Joins me this week to talk shop about podcasting and how he's currently BLOWING UP on youtube. We met at an open mic about 5 years ago and I was super impressed at his knowledge level of podcast whil he was still in high school. He has since gone on to get a full time job in a successful podcast studio here in Los Angeles and has been w…
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Actor, Writer, Comedian and all around good guy Don Dipetta joins me this week in the studio to talk about his new movie "A place in the field" - You can find Don in other movies like "Greenbook" or out on tour doing comedy with Chris Distefano. I really enjoyed talking hollywood shop with Don and I hope you enjoy the episode. Thanks for watching a…
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Comedian LUCAS HIRL | The Isaac Abrams Show 136 The very funny Lucas Hirl joins me this week to chat about comedy, bartending at the world famous Comedy Store, and we bust out a couple "would you Rathers" at the end. Lucas and I met a few weeks ago in the belly room of the comedy store while I was working on "stand up on the spot" with Jeremiah Wat…
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Vinny Fasline | The Isaac Abrams Show 135 Comedian Vinny Fasline joins me this week in stufio to riff on all kinds of silly subjects. We do a little "would you Rather" and end like we always do, with "whats the best meal you've ever had' - this answer may suprise you. Vinny and I have been on the road touring with headliner Drew Lynch, and we've go…
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The Guys battle argue about a bunch of "Would You Rather" questions like: Would you rather fight a Bear or a Lion? Would you rather cure cancer or discover Aliens? Would you rather be serious about funny stuff or Funny about Serious stuff? Would you rather stop time or fly? Would you rather have the bottom bunk or the top bunk? Would you rather tak…
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Laura Rishell Returns | The Isaac Abrams Show 133 🎙️ Join us for an exciting second encounter with the amazing Laura Joy Rishell, comedic actor and fiduciary, on The Isaac Abrams Show! 🌟 In this episode, Laura shares fresh insights into her latest artistic projects and responsibilities as a fiduciary. Host Isaac Abrams guides the conversation, crea…
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Are You Serious about Air Travel | The Isaac Abrams Show 132 This week, the guys and I discuss the door falling off that random plane a few weeks ago and what happens now. Are you an isle person? What would you do if it ripped off? So many questions to answer. Thanks for tuning in to our silly show, please consider subscribing and leaving a review.…
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Today's episode is about the final main character in Genesis: Joseph. We discuss his family dynamics, their betrayal, and his journey in Egypt. A culmination of his predecessors, Joseph brings abundance to the world and reconciles the tribe of Israel. Relevant Scripture Bema - Into the Pit Bema - Out of the Pit Rabbi David Fohrman - Genesis: A Pars…
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Kelly Blackheart Returns | The Isaac Abrams Show 131 Here is a bs description written by AI for the algo: Get ready for a hilarious episode on the Isaac Abrams Show featuring the one and only Kelly Blackheart! Join us for a laughter-packed conversation with Kelly, a comedic genius known for her wit and humor. Isaac Abrams dives into the comedic jou…
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Molly Gibson | The Isaac Abrams Show 130 Molly and I met a few years ago thru some mutual friends - she is an amazing musician actor and comedian. She connected me with our last guest Jason Collings and thru that process I invited her to come have a chat. We had a blast. I really hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did. Thank You for list…
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In today's episode we discuss the middle portion of Jacob's story and the moment giving the tribe of Israel it's name. If you have questions or thoughts, email us at turningthegempodcast@gmail.com Relevant Scripture Reading Genesis: A Parsha Companion If you have any questions or comments, email us at turningthegempodcast@gmail.com…
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Jason Collings | The Isaac Abrams Show 129 I've run into Jason while photographing at various comedy shows around LA, and he's always been very kind. When a mutual friend offered to connect us for a podcast, I jumped at the opportunity to sit down and get to know him better. We had a great chat, and I learned a lot. Jason has endless stories from a…
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In today's episode, we discuss the beginning of the story of the last patriarch in Genesis: Jacob. We investigate the clues placed in the story of Jacob's betrayal of his father and brother, while pursuing a better understanding of this family drama and pseudo-religious dynamic. Relevant Verses- Genesis 26-28 Genesis: A Parsha Companion - Rabbi Dav…
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In today's episode, we discuss the famous story of Abraham being asked to sacrifice his "only" son Isaac. While traditionally we ask "what does this story say about God?", we will look at what this story says about Abraham and Isaac. With this new facet, we hope to find new insight and wisdom. Bible Gateway - Genesis 22 (Podcast) Bema - Here I Am (…
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On this mini episode we "would you rather" until we land on the topic of prisons and debate worst jobs in and outside the system. Thanks for listening and lets us know your thoughts on what you think the worst gig in the world is. "LOOK OUT FOR SNAKES" Check us out on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/TheIsaacAbramsshow Follow Isaac on Instagram : h…
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I met Micah on the set of one of the million music videos I've worked on. We became friends and have kept in touch over the years. He is one of the best storyboard artists on the planet (King Kong vs Godzilla / MineCraft Movie) and has become a Professional coach. He has a new kids book coming out called DINO DUTIES - please check out the kickstart…
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Content Warning: Discussion of sexual assault. In this episode, we discuss potentially the ugliest story in Genesis: the Destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah. We dive deeply into the details in search of overlooked wisdom in this challenging story. For our LGBTQIA+ friends, we would like you to know that our goal is to challenge the ways this story ha…
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