Best Joshua Malina Podcasts (2024)

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Boys of Summer - James Urbaniak 1:31:21

20m ago1:31:21

1:31:21

Settle into this conversation with the ever-well-spoken and delightful Boy of Summer James Urbaniak (The Venture Brothers), who will emphatically set the record straight about his high school dating life! So grab that bag of potato chips and let’s dig in!By Maximum Fun

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Bernard-Henri Lévy on Israel Alone 38:44

26m ago38:44

38:44

Liel Leibovitz sits down with the French philosopher, journalist, and filmmaker Bernard-Henri Lévy to discuss his new book, Israel AloneBy Tablet Magazine

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Boys of Summer - Rob Huebel 1:13:58

7d ago1:13:58

1:13:58

You don’t have to have your pilot’s license to fly high into this conversation with JV and Boy of Summer Rob Huebel (Childrens Hospital), who talks NYC improv, poltergeists, and the awkwardness of puppet bath time. So slick that hair back and throw those Wayfarers on!By Maximum Fun

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Jenette Goldstein 51:57

11h ago51:57

51:57

It’s the legendary Jenette Goldstein (Aliens, Titanic, T2) who graces us with her presence on this week’s ep! From doing theatre at the storied Beverly Hills High, to a move to England that changed everything, to her current amazing and delightful creations (where the alphabet starts at “D!”), Jenette might just be the humblest icon around!…

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Beautifully Jewish, Historically Armenian 33:22

8d ago33:22

33:22

For this week of our summer vacation, we went to camp, and to the old city. First, we bring you a dispatch from a day of Beautifully jewish Day camp from earlier this month Then, Liel took a tour of Jerusalem’s Armenian quarter with the Father Koryoun Baghdasarian, Chancellor of the Armenian Patriarchate of Jerusalem and Dean of the Armenian Theolo…

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Introducing: The West Wing Weekly Political Film Fest! 4:25

2h ago4:25

4:25

After four years away, we're bringing back The West Wing Weekly in a new form. As this election season heats up, we're taking a weekly respite from the stress of reality, and turning towards political cinema instead. We're watching and discussing some of our favorite films. It's the same mix of analysis and nonsense that you’ve come to expect from …

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Boys of Summer [rerun] - Gary Anthony Williams 1:32:14

15d ago1:32:14

1:32:14

Boys of Summer 2016 hums along with considerably more relaxed ease than you’d feel if you had to drive a double-decker, British-steering-wheel-on-the-right-side bus through Savannah with Clint Eastwood counting on you. Luckily if you’re Gary Anthony Williams (The Boondocks, Rick & Morty), you navigate everything with grace, humor, and killer improv…

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Reel Talk with Swell Ariel Or and Robert Smigel 36:50

1h ago36:50

36:50

Two very Jewish movies have just been released. First, Between the Temples, a comedy about a cantor who has lost his way. We talk to director Nathan Silver, and Robert Smigel, who plays a rabbi in the film. Then, there’s a conversation with Swell Ariel Or who stars in Israeli coming-of-age film Kissufim. Along with director Keren Nechmad we discuss…

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0.21: Celebrating the new West Wing book "What's Next?" (live with Mary McCormack, Melissa Fitzgerald, Aaron Sorkin, and more) 1:06:59

13d ago1:06:59

1:06:59

On Saturday, August 10, we celebrated the publication of the new book "What's Next: A Backstage Pass to the West Wing, Its Cast and Crew, and Its Enduring Legacy of Service" by Melissa Fitzgerald and Mary McCormack. Josh and Hrishi moderated a discussion with them, along with special guests Aaron Sorkin, Dulé Hill, Janel Moloney, and Richard Schiff…

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Boys of Summer - Jim O'Heir 1:03:49

9d ago1:03:49

1:03:49

Tune up your singing voice— or at least your talk-singing voice for this delightful conversation with Boy of Summer Jim O’Heir (Parks and Rec), who has surprised his teen-era friends by becoming an actor, so don’t expect any 16-year-old Jims playing Harold Hill. But there’s still time! For now, grab some Spanish croquettes and listen in!…

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Winning Metals 27:45

10h ago27:45

27:45

This week we’re testing your metal in Israel! FIrst we meet Ben Zion David, an eighth generation jeweler from a Yemenite family. We met him at his shop in Jaffa to find out more. Then we talk to to two Iraelis using martial arts to better themselves and overcome PTSD.By Tablet Magazine

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Boys of Summer - Michael Hitchcock 1:02:18

1M ago1:02:18

1:02:18

It’s our great honor to welcome one of the most unique Wicked Witches in the history of Oz! It’s the great Michael Hitchcock (Crazy Ex-Girlfriend), who defiantly takes us from Ohio and springs us into Illinois (these puns will make more sense after you listen, but they probably won’t be any funnier). This episode is an instant Boys of Summer Classi…

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Wall-to-Waller 36:25

1M ago36:25

36:25

This week on the show, we’re bringing you two stories from our producer Quinn Waller. First up, we hit the road. After getting to know “Jeff the Truck Driver” through his Unorthodox voice mail submissions about keeping kosher while on his long-haul deliveries, we had to know more about this very unique Jew. Quinn hit the highways to figure out the …

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Boys of Summer - Ryan Copple 1:11:10

21d 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

1M 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

2M 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

2M 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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Boys of Summer - Joshua Malina 1:06:10

2M 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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Reuven Fenton on Summer Reads 30:15

2M 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

2M 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

2M 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

2M 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

2M 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

3M 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

3M 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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Joshua Malina Podcasts

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The West Wing Weekly

Joshua Malina & Hrishikesh Hirway

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Unorthodox

Tablet Magazine

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The Patsy

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The JV Club with Janet Varney

Janet Varney and Maximum Fun

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Boys of Summer - James Urbaniak 1:31:21

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Bernard-Henri Lévy on Israel Alone 38:44

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Boys of Summer - Rob Huebel 1:13:58

1
Jenette Goldstein 51:57

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Beautifully Jewish, Historically Armenian 33:22

1
Introducing: The West Wing Weekly Political Film Fest! 4:25

1
Boys of Summer [rerun] - Gary Anthony Williams 1:32:14

1
Reel Talk with Swell Ariel Or and Robert Smigel 36:50

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0.21: Celebrating the new West Wing book "What's Next?" (live with Mary McCormack, Melissa Fitzgerald, Aaron Sorkin, and more) 1:06:59

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Boys of Summer - Jim O'Heir 1:03:49

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Winning Metals 27:45

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Boys of Summer - Michael Hitchcock 1:02:18

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Wall-to-Waller 36:25

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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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Boys of Summer - Joshua Malina 1:06:10

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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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