Best Ken Kidney Podcasts (2024)

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Senai Guedalia: My Newlywed Husband Died Saving Others 51:53

5h ago51:53

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At 23, Senai lost her husband, Yosef, on October 7th. Yosef was killed heroically saving civilian lives with his IDF unit, Duvdevan. Despite her loss, Senai continues to honor Yosef's memory by doing good in the world, as he always did. She lives fully, with no regrets, and remains committed to Israel as her forever home. Senai's unwavering belief …

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Link to the Cast #345: He A Fan 2:01:00

2d ago2:01:00

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00:30 Food and drink09:05 Euros Quiz27:25 Mark's watching activities29:15 Jack's Game of Thrones rewatch, rant and House of the Dragon57:30 Crash Bandicoot Playstation games1:00:45 Street Uni X1:12:00 Hauntii1:18:00 Jack's cosy games House Flipper 2 and Train Station Renovation1:29:20 Dr Disrespect situation, he tried to strike a chord...1:42:10 Ni…

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R' Yossi Kulek: The Untold Story of a Black Jew Saved by the Lubavitcher Rebbe 1:04:38

7d ago1:04:38

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In 1976, a little baby was born to a Jewish mother and her black boyfriend. Their relationship quickly spiraled and the young Jewish mom found herself trying to fugure her life out. She was introduced to Chabad and the Lubavitcher Rebbe. The little boy grew up feeling different. But everything changed after he spent time with the Rebbe. Today, Rabb…

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Rabbi & Rebbetzin Tzvi Kushlefsky: Becoming a Father at 88-Year's Old 39:50

14d ago39:50

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Rabbi Tzvi Kushlefsky, a respected rosh yeshiva based in Jerusalem, joyfully welcomed his firstborn son into the world this March at the age of 88. Rabbi Kushlefsky experienced the sorrow of becoming a widower at 82, having never had children with his first wife. He remarried six years later to Mrs. Rochel Daniella, an American woman aged 50 at the…

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Link to the Cast #344: Nu Dempa Men 1:53:00

19d ago1:53:00

1:53:00

00:30 Desserts, Euros and Garrett's jollies21:30 Inside Out 232:15 Doctor Who Finale35:45 Bill Nighy and Love Actually for some reason37:45 Acolyte is kinda fun40:10 Elden Ring has new game plus'd Garrett out of the DLC45:25 Combat games/Tekken46:25 Roadrunner/Wil-E-Coyote48:50 Isles of Sea and Sky53:10 Game difficulty and game puzzles1:03:45 Steam…

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Yechiel Bruck: The Unbreakable Man Who Refuses to Die (4 Kidneys, 2 Heart Attacks, 2 Strokes) 54:59

21d ago54:59

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Yechiel Bruck is the epitome of resilience. Despite facing immense medical challenges—four kidney transplants, two heart attacks, two mini-strokes, and septic shock—he never gives up. His determination to live a happy life is truly moving. ✬ SPONSOR OF THIS EPISODE ✬ ► Money Tip of the Week: Got Points? Get PEYD! It's time to fill your pocket with …

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Rebbe Avraham Goldstein: Leaving Puerto Rico to Become a Chasidishe Yid 1:14:46

30d ago1:14:46

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At 14, he decided that the Church and his life in Puerto Rico was not for him. He kept on hearing about the Jews in New York from his mother so he decided to investigate. Today, Avraham Goldstein is the Rebbe of his community of converts in Scranton and he is a Puppa Chasid. ✬ SPONSOR OF THIS EPISODE ✬ ► BitBean: Industry Leading Enterprise Softwar…

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Link to the Cast #343: Do You Cook a Banana 2:45:00

1M ago2:45:00

2:45:00

00:30 Mark's in parks, Jack looking forward to the Euros, Garrett is 32 and Geoff trying to save us all13:50 Doctor Who is back (according to Garrett)25:25 iRobot (you human)31:25 Men in Black (galaxy defenders)39:35 Bad Boys Ride or Die (whatcha gonna do)44:45 Furiosa (rocks)55:10 Jim Henson (idea man)1:05:35 Jack's lack of Muppet knowledge (come …

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Chanie Apfelbaum (Busy in Brooklyn): Turning Heartache into Healing Through Kosher Cuisine 1:16:02

1M ago1:16:02

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Chanie Apfelbaum, the creator of "Busy in Brooklyn," is a renowned kosher food blogger based in Brooklyn, New York. Her life changed dramatically when her brother was tragically murdered on a New York highway. As a single mom, Chanie turned to cooking as a source of healing and purpose. Her blog shares modern, approachable kosher recipes that cater…

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Tehila Bollag: The Beauty I Found Converting to Judaism 1:01:40

1M ago1:01:40

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Tehila Bollag was born in Poland to a Christian family. After they moved to Chicago she started to drift away from her religion. Until she stumbled upon Judaism. This is her story. You can follow Tehilla here: IG: https://www.instagram.com/tehillatehillaa/?hl=en ✬ SPONSOR OF THIS EPISODE ✬ ► TorahMates: Only 30 Minutes a Week to Change Their Life C…

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Link to the Cast #342: Craig David Rundown 1:22:00

2M ago1:22:00

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00:30 Craig David, bad comedy and movies you have to watch18:30 Mad Max Fury Road24:45 Challengers31:45 Love Lies Bleeding38:40 If42:50 Loreli and The Laser Eyes50:50 Pokerogue and the unpleasantness59:50 Dave the Diver Godzilla DLC on the way1:01:30 IGN acquires many other VG media companies1:08:30 Embracer head counts decreases by 4500 in a year1…

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Shabbos Kestenbaum: The Student at Harvard Suing Them for Anti-Semitism 54:43

2M ago54:43

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Shabbos Kestenbaum is a graduate student at Harvard Divinity School and the lead plaintiff against Harvard University alleging pervasive and systemic antisemitism. He's spoken to congress and been extremely brave calling out the blatant hatred for the Jewish people on campus. You can follow his journey here IG: https://www.instagram.com/shabboskest…

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Link to the Cast #341: Jack Ferriman 1:47:00

2M ago1:47:00

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00:32 - Plugs McRobinson, Jack McGooner, Steps McKidney08:08 - The Fall Guy15:12 - Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes25:31 - 9931:44 - X-Men ‘97 season finale37: 19 - Movie time with Kidney, featuring Jack Ferriman of Ghost Ship45:00 - Cosmic Collapse52:58 - Mad Max55:37 - Crow Country66:35 - Little Kitty, Big City1:10:15 - Microsoft Closes Redfall …

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Rabbi Ken Spiro: Judaism, Christianity & Islam Explained by this BRILLIANT Torah Breakdown 1:00:45

2M ago1:00:45

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You may have read the Torah (the bible) hundreds of times. But if you ever realized this deep pattern that runs throughout the stories of Abraham, Yitzchak and Yaakov and Ishmael & Eisav? In this video, Rabbi Ken Spiro breaks down the current enemies of Israel and why exactly antisemitism is popular. Rabbi Ken Spiro’s quick-paced, humorous style ca…

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Moshe Chaim Shinohara: My Transformation from Japanese Samurai to Judaism 1:10:50

2M ago1:10:50

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Meet Moshe Chaim Shinohara. He hails from a Japanese family of Samurai (Yes, you read that right) and he has chosen to become an Orthodox Jew. There's actually a lot more in common with Samurai's than you realize. He explains it all. ✬ SPONSOR OF THIS EPISODE ✬ ► PURPLESTAIRS: Your OPPORTUNITY Platform "Get noticed by your next employer. Hide from …

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Link to the Cast #340: Tears in the Eyes of Goran Pandev 1:54:00

2M ago1:54:00

1:54:00

00:30 Youtube Premium, Gaelic athletics and North Macedonia08:35 Dave's re-watching all the X-Men movies27:15 Kung-Fu Panda 428:30 Jules34:50 There's Something About Mary and do the Farrelly Brothers hold up?43:10 Seinfeld's claim and how well does comedy age56:30 Pokemon HeartGold and Retro Achievements1:00:40 Where is everyone with trophies/achie…

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Rabbi Mitchell Silk: From a Chinese Restaurant to Hong Kong to the White House 1:31:26

2M ago1:31:26

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Meet Rabbi Moshe Silk. He is a Nadvorna Hasid living in a multi-functional townhouse in Borough Park, New York, balancing his deep religious commitments with a high-profile career. Silk made history as the first Hasidic Jew to hold a Senate-confirmed position in the U.S. government, serving as Assistant Secretary of the Treasury for International M…

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Link to the Cast #339: Ships Passing in the Night Screaming at Each Other 2:17:00

2M ago2:17:00

2:17:00

00:30 Mark's tired, Jack reminisces, Dave's sick and Garrett's guide to Twitter23:40 Godzilla x Kong - The New Empire28:30 Ripley35:00 Civil War and Alex Garland movies53:00 X-Men 97 is gittin' gud1:04:00 Dear England1:09:10 Yellow Taxi Goes Vroom1:14:10 Another Crab's Treasure1:30:30 Delta Emulator for iPhone1:45:25 AV/Blizzard boost Microsoft whi…

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Link to the Cast #338: Dinosaurs or Pirates? 1:56:50

3M ago1:56:50

1:56:50

Mark and Garrett take you though this week's news and reviews for another instalment of Link to the Cast! 00:35 - Lightning Round w/ Garrett20:07 - Monkey Man29:30 - Meet Joe Black39:20 - X-Men ‘97 quick thoughts42:15 - Pepper Grinder50:50 - Mark is playing Final Fantasy VII (og) again1:17:39 - Harold Halibut1:27:40 - Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth "under…

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Dr. Moshe Katz: A Holy 99-Year-Old's Lessons on Life 1:12:16

3M ago1:12:16

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At war's end, the piteous, battered remnants of a once proud Hungarian Jewry began making their way back to their hometowns in search of fellow survivors. The Katz family was no different. Or were they? Nine out of ten siblings from one family - an almost unheard of survival rate - escaped death to be reunited. This is their story - and what a stor…

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Link to the Cast #337: The Treasure of Transylvania 1:14:08

3M ago1:14:08

1:14:08

We were blessed to be joined by Maria Dordea @itmemariaaa this week to talk Botany Manor, 3 Body Problem and lots of chatter about cats. 00:24 - the treasure of Transylvania, driving exams8:05 - It’s Always Sunny surprise quiz21:10 - 3 Body Problem *spoilers*40:30 - Botany Manor55:00 - A Little to the Left and cats (and dogs) in video games1:13:20 …

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Rivka Heisler: Let’s Talk About the Orthodox Singles Struggle 52:26

3M ago52:26

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Meet Rivka Heisler. She's one of 12 kids. Has a great career in the healthcare space and she currently lives in Baltimore. She happens to be single. In this week's episode, Rivka discusses the challenge of "being single". The worst things people can say. And an insight into the proper way to go about supporting someone who hasn't yet met their part…

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Link to the Cast #336: Ken as a Third Party Candidate 1:34:00

3M ago1:34:00

1:34:00

00:30 Garrett suprise, Rock division and Shamrock for prez07:20 The Truth vs Alex Jones and the psychology of conspiracy nuts41:20 Garrett rags on Words With Friends 2 (Word Harder)46:20 Wordle, Grid Games and Cine 2 Nerdle50:50 Dave finishes Resident Evil 4 remake off55:10 Jack murders Sean Bean for the brand1:00:20 Putting big hours into games1:0…

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R' Asher Resnick: Why Do Bad Things Happen To Good People (Losing My Daughter) 1:16:26

3M ago1:16:26

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Rabbi Asher Resnick's journey through profound personal loss has been a significant part of his life and teachings, especially after the tragic loss of his daughter. This devastating event has deeply influenced his perspective and teachings, emphasizing the importance of faith, resilience, and understanding in the face of unbearable pain. Rabbi Res…

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Link to the Cast #335: Colloquially Known as the Sporting Albatross 1:47:00

3M ago1:47:00

1:47:00

00:30 Sporting Albatross, Salmon and it was a Tuesday06:50 X-Men 97 Mark takes14:55 The Morning Show20:50 Mark's stuck on the Pirates23:00 Dave's American Fiction takes28:55 Ghostbusters Frozen Empire and movie franchises1:00:20 FF7 Rebirth Demo from Mark's perspective1:10:40 Stellar Blade1:18:05 Dave speedruns Resident Evil 4 Remake and future of …

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Rudy Rochman: I Was Kidnapped & Fought For My Life (My Survival in Nigeria to Fighting in Gaza) 1:28:53

4M ago1:28:53

1:28:53

Rudy Israel Rochman, born on September 6, 1993, is a notable Jewish-Israeli rights activist recognized for his dedication to enhancing Jewish identity, combating anti-Semitism, and fostering collective unity within Israel. Rochman's military service in the Israel Defense Forces includes roles in the 98th Paratroopers Division, the 35th Paratroopers…

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Link to the Cast #334: Backhanded Compliments - The Podcast 1:56:00

4M ago1:56:00

1:56:00

00:30 Online persona, Twitter profiles and backhanded compliments09:30 X-Men 9720:45 Stewart Lee and does Garrett do stand-up26:10 Dune 2, popcorn buckets and riding the worm34:50 Austin Butler, Aaron Taylor Johnson and accents37:00 Aaron Taylor Johnson as Bond?42:40 Unicorn Overlord46:45 Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth1:02:40 Turnip Boy Robs a Bank1:07…

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Rafi (The King) Zytman: Choosing Happiness Despite My Challenges [SPECIAL PURIM EPISODE] 47:25

4M ago47:25

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RAFI the KING is one of today's biggest Jewish celebrities, who's goal is to make every single person happy. Rafi Zytman is well known in the Monsey and the Orthodox world for his smile, energy and ability to make people happy. Anyone who meets Rafi knows that down syndrome is the last way to describe Rafi. He is a person who has come a long way an…

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Link to the Cast #333: I'll Take Andre the Giant for 400 2:00:00

4M ago2:00:00

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00:30 Mark surprises Jack with a Wrestlemania quiz19:40 Argylle31:00 Drive Away Dolls36:15 American Fiction41:55 Poor Things54:40 Oscars and award shows59:05 Balatro addiction1:12:20 Beserk Boy1:22:35 Penny's Big Breakaway and platforming1:38:35 Sweet Baby Inc storm in a tea cup1:54:20 Star Wars Battlefront Collection1:59:35 Say it ain't so...Like,…

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Mayor Eric Adams: A Bold Stand Against Antisemitism in NYC, Israel & the World 41:03

4M ago41:03

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Eric Adams is the Mayor of New York City, with a background in the NYPD, focusing on safety, education, and health. He's known for standing up for what he believes in. In this episode, we discuss his upbringing, career, October 7th, antisemitism, and the Jewish community's ties with NYC. ____________________________________ ✬ SPONSOR OF THIS EPISOD…

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Timor-David Aklin: Why This Muslim Arab Became a Yid 1:13:07

4M ago1:13:07

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Timor-David Aklin grew up in Jaffa,Israel as a Muslim Arab. Today he is a full fledge Orthodox Jew. Presently, he passionately advocates for Israel, fearlessly confronting uncomfortable truths. This is an episode about his journey and what motivates him to vocalize his past and hopes for the future. Follow Timor-David's YouTube channel here: https:…

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Link to the Cast #332: If the Nuts are the Shaker... 1:38:00

4M ago1:38:00

1:38:00

00:30 Mark is exhibiting, Jack visits baby and Garrett no comment on Madame Web08:00 Wicked Little Letters14:55 Dave finishes The Bear17:50 Dune 2: Dune Harder30:45 Splatoon 3 Side Order35:00 Balatro59:15 Sadly more video game layoffs01:16:30 Remedy buys back rights to Control01:19:55 Nintendo sues Yuzu creators01:22:25 Embracer to sell Knights of …

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Inna Vernikov: The Jewish Councilwoman Fighting Antisemitism & Finding God 41:32

5M ago41:32

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Inna Vernikov is a Ukrainian-born American politician and attorney, known for her active involvement in local government and advocacy against anti-Semitism. Currently, she serves as a member of the New York City Council, representing the 48th district, which includes parts of Brooklyn. Her work in the council focuses on various community issues, wi…

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Link to the Cast #331: 771 Floppy Disks 1:46:00

5M ago1:46:00

1:46:00

00:30 Mark's floppy, Jack's backy and Dave's courting Gabey06:55 Garrett was wrong about Madame Web, an analysis by David and Jackothy34:20 Paprika and Satoshi Kon43:25 American Psycho50:10 Wayne's World and Saturday Night Live movies52:35 Mark to re-watch Austin Powers56:05 Jack plays Hitman World of Assassination to tide himself over1:01:15 Dave …

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Rabbi Dov Ber Cohen: Why I Gave Up Buddhism for Judaism 1:16:35

5M ago1:16:35

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Rabbi Dov Ber Cohen spent six years living in Asia, immersing himself in local culture and delving deeply into Eastern philosophies From orphanages in Sri Lanka to silent meditation in Thailand; from fasting in India to temples in the Himalayas; from extreme martial arts in Korea, China, and Japan. He eventually made his way to Israel, where he dis…

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Link to the Cast #330: Everybody's Getting Bitten By Spiders 1:38:37

5M ago1:38:37

1:38:37

00:30 - Making a game - who’d do it? Wrestling in Ireland07:00 - Madame Web18:03 - The Iron Claw31:07 - The Bear37:30 - The Holdovers43:34 - Celeste 6445:39 - Donkey Kong 6459:15 - Final Fantasy VII Rebirth [Demo]1:03:47 - Anomaly Agent1:06:13 - Octopath Traveler II1:08:29 - Layoffs at ZA/UM1:12:20 - Microsoft bringing Xbox games to PlayStation and…

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Simcha Greinman of Zaka: Israel’s Search & Rescue Team’s Traumatic Heroism 1:08:49

5M ago1:08:49

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The hardest job in the world is performed by Zaka. They've never faced a challenge like the October 7th massacre. Simcha Greinman powerfully retells how Zaka didn't only help bury the civilians but even the Jewish people's worst enemies. Founded in 1995, ZAKA is Israel’s dominant non-governmental rescue and recovery organization, with over 3,000 vo…

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R' Reuven & Gitty Epstein: The Special Duo Saving Marriages and Connecting Couples 1:32:49

5M ago1:32:49

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Rabbi Reuven Epstein, CPA, is a highly regarded dating and marriage expert. His wife, Gitty, is a very popular Kallah teacher. With a global reach, R' Reuven has delivered impactful seminars and workshops and has provided one-on-one counseling to thousands of couples. His approach is centered around the practical implementation of daily, achievable…

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Eli Beer: The Unimaginable Sacrifice By Israel’s First Responders on October 7th 1:03:37

5M ago1:03:37

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As soon as they learned of the horrific Hamas attacks in the south, more than 1,700 United Hatzalah volunteers dropped everything, donned their orange vests and raced to save as many lives as they could, braving missiles, sniper fire, and terrorists hidden throughout the area. When Eli Beer founded United Hatzalah he never imagined this. Here's his…

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Link to the Cast #329: UMDeezNutz 1:48:21

6M ago1:48:21

1:48:21

We're back for a brand new year of Link to the Cast and already rehashing the horror that was GOTY 2023. 00:40 - 2PSP Daddy04:20 - Garrett’s GOTY grievances13:15 - Mad Max Fury Road17:42 - Ferrari18:40 - The Holdovers19:30 - May December20:55 - Saltburn24:00 - Poor Things27:20 - Dropout38:46 - Elemental41:57 - The Boy and The Heron47:00 - The Witch…

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Rabbi Fischel Schachter: A Storytelling Rabbi Shares Inner Thoughts on Navigating Life & Israel 1:21:11

6M ago1:21:11

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Rabbi Fischel Schachter is a highly acclaimed and much loved scholar, international lecturer, storyteller, and author. His witty, charming, warm, and down-to-earth style continues to grab the attention of and delight his multitudes of students. Among his many illustrious projects, Rabbi Schachter is a Rebbe in Brooklyn, NY. In this episode, Yaakov …

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Link to the Cast #328: Post It Performance Review 2:25:00

6M ago2:25:00

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w/ special guest Sean McGee (don't @ him). 0:30 Axyz on tour, non-alcoholic beer, graphics cards11:45 The annual Sean McGee GOTY burial1:16:38 Yu-Gi-Oh! 1:21:10 Reacher1:27:40 Pokemon Concierge1:31:25 The Boy and The Heron1:37:03 Echo (Marvel, not the Dolphin)1:51:27 The Finals2:05:25 Cobalt Core2:10:20 GTA IV2:12:12 SteamWorld BuildLike, listen, s…

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Yael Zien: Reporting the Horrible Sights in Israel & Why I Still Have Hope 1:17:09

6M ago1:17:09

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Yael Zien is an Orthodox journalist in Israel. Although, it's extremely uncommon in the charedie world for a woman to go into television and radio, she was advised by Gedolei Yisroel that if she can let the world know about Hashem/God then it is worth it. Yael has been on the ground reporting every bit of news since October 7th. A week after Israel…

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The Grap Up: December 2023 1:33:58

6M ago1:33:58

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December 2023 was a quieter month than usual in pro wrestling but still plenty busy! Bryan and Mark discuss lots on this month's Grap Up, including:- AEW Worlds End including the big DEVIL REVEAL- NXT Deadline- Road to Tokyo Dome- Other top matches from Japan- And more!By Link To The Cast

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Link to the Cast #327: Seanuary 1:31:00

6M ago1:31:00

1:31:00

A special episode with Sean Season discussing all things retro gaming, whether he prefers to love or hate a game and his exclusive thoughts on Rudebox by Robbie Williams... plus a lot more discussed!Season is at Sean Season on Youtube and @SeanSeansonYT on Twitter (not calling it that...).Like, listen, share and subscribe, we appreciate any love fr…

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Shlomo Rayman & Noam White: Seeing Hashem's Hand in Gaza 1:13:19

6M ago1:13:19

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What is ACTUALLY going on in Gaza? Here's a raw conversation on how Israel's IDF soldiers, R' Shlomo Rayman & R' Noam White are seeing the hand of God. When Rabbi Shlomo Rayman isn't serving in the IDF reserves, he learns and teaches at Yeshivat Lev Hatorah and is the Educational Director at NCSY Israel. He lives in Ramat Beit Shemesh with his wife…

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Hadas Lowenstern: My Husband Died a Hero in Gaza 58:38

6M ago58:38

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Hadas and Elisha Lowenstern's world changed on October 7th. Elisha, 38 years old, and a father of 6, went in to Gaza to rescue the hostages from Hamas. Unfortunately, while Elisha was on a mission to help wounded soldiers, he and his team were killed on the 7th night of Chanukah. Hadas exemplifies the heart, soul, courage and values of the Jewish n…

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Link to the Cast: Game of the Year 2023, Part 4 2:24:00

6M ago2:24:00

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2023... was a good video gaming year! Welcome to our extensive GOTY breakdown which we're joined for, as always, by Barry Murphy (@TheBarryLad on Twitter, twitch.tv/Barrylad).This is part 4 of 4 (we did say extensive!) as we simply cover:GAME OF THE YEAR 2023Picking from the following:Alan Wake 2Baldur’s Gate 3Cocoon 3Dave The DiverDredgeF-Zero 99G…

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Link to the Cast: Game of the Year 2023, Part 3 2:55:50

6M ago2:55:50

2:55:50

2023... was a good video gaming year! Welcome to our extensive GOTY breakdown which we're joined for, as always, by Barry Murphy (@TheBarryLad on Twitter, twitch.tv/Barrylad).This is part 3 of 4 (we did say extensive!) and we cover the following topics below:00:55 Best Music or Soundtrack37:45 It's Like a Ham Sandwich or Keane Award for Okayest Gam…

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Link to the Cast: Game of the Year 2023, Part 2 3:06:34

7M ago3:06:34

3:06:34

2023... was a good video gaming year! Welcome to our extensive GOTY breakdown which we're joined for, as always, by Barry Murphy (@TheBarryLad on Twitter, twitch.tv/Barrylad).This is part 2 of 4 (we did say extensive!) and we cover the following topics below:00:55 Gaming Moment of the Year1:08:45 Best Storytelling2:07:50 Best LookingLike, listen, s…

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