Best The Bagel Report Podcasts (2024)

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Yiddishisms in Pop Culture with Professor Rebecca Margolis, 1:05:33

23d ago1:05:33

1:05:33

This week, the bagels chat with Rebecca Margolis, author of The Yiddish Supernatural on Screen: Dybbuks, Demons and a Haunted Jewish Past and Yiddish comedy in American film and television. She and the Bagels do a deep dive into the Yiddish language and how it finds its way into TV and film. Later, she answers Erin and Esther's questions about Dybb…

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Saltwater fish return to Wellfleet’s Herring River floodplain 5:02

5d ago5:02

5:02

I’ve been hearing about the Herring River Restoration Project since I moved to Wellfleet in 2004. Restoring tidal flow to the 1100-acre saltwater estuary, which was diked in 1908, is an effort that’s been decades in the making — and hands-on work finally began in early 2023.By Elspeth Hay

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WIC program is helping more Martha's Vineyard families thanks to grant 4:57

17d ago4:57

4:57

Have you ever been in a grocery store and seen items marked “WIC approved”? It stands for “women infants and children.” It’s a federally funded state run supplemental nutrition assistance program.By Viki Merrick, Jake Applegate

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Tuning into plant flowers to manage fruit and vegetable productivity 5:11

26d ago5:11

5:11

Over the past few years, I’ve started noticing how much I can control certain plants’ productivity by managing their flowers and seeds.By Elspeth Hay

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The magic of weeds 4:32

1M ago4:32

4:32

A New Jersey forager visits Falmouth to give a talk on the magic of weeds.By Elspeth Hay

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Bagels, Broadway, Platt and Pride 54:36

1M ago54:36

54:36

Only the Bagels know how to connect the Muppets, Broadway and SpermWorld. This episode's journey explores the history of the Muppets, the guest stars at Ben Platt's new Broadway show and the return of one of Esther's faves, Hacks. Esther and Erin also anticipate upcoming camp movies, are moved by Jerry Seinfeld's emotions, and talk documentaries, f…

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Exciting new vegetables for your summer garden 5:09

1M ago5:09

5:09

It’s that time of year where many of us are getting summer seedlings in the ground. And I don’t know about you, but my excitement is usually bigger than my garden — I can’t fit everything I want to plant.By Elspeth Hay

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Everybagel's in L.A. 1:14:25

2M ago1:14:25

1:14:25

Erin and Esther are back together, sharing their TV-must-watches as well as what they're looking forward to, Jewy pop culture-wise. Erin talks Netflix is a Joke Fest and especially John Mulaney's limited talk show format, "Everybody's in L.A." Esther downloads her time in Israel and tunes out for Erin's Bridgerton review. Digressions include puns, …

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Kale Rabe: A local spring delicacy 4:40

2M ago4:40

4:40

Most cooks have heard of broccoli rabe. But what about other rabe varieties? This week on The Local Food Report, Elspeth Hay talks with growers at the Orleans Farmers' Market about this spring delicacy from the Brassica family.By Elspeth Hay

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These indoor-outdoor houseplants are edible 4:50

2M ago4:50

4:50

This week, the joys of keeping indoor-outdoor food plants.By Elspeth Hay

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A slaughterhouse in Westport 4:25

2M ago4:25

4:25

This week on the Local Food Report, a slaughterhouse in Westport.By Elspeth Hay

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A Mashpee Wampanoag youth group works to protect a beloved fish 4:49

3M ago4:49

4:49

By Elspeth Hay

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Comedian Rob Kutner on Ant-Man Memoir and God's Gang 40:38

3M ago40:38

40:38

This week, the Bagels are joined in the virtual studio by Emmy-winning comedian Rob Kutner. He shares his experiences writing on Conan and The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, as well as how he ghostwrote Marvel's meta-novel, Look Out for the Little Guy. Kutner also updates Erin and Esther on his latest project, God's Gang, a multicultural kid's series…

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Making bagels in the dawn kitchen 4:31

3M ago4:31

4:31

There aren’t many things that will get me out of bed at 5:30 in the morning. But bagels—or really just the prospect of learning how to make them—is one. Recently, I stood in Wellfleet’s Bagel Hound with owner Ellery Althaus, while the windows were still dark, staring a pile of dough.By Elspeth Hay

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Our Enthusiasm has Been Curbed 46:58

3M ago46:58

46:58

What a week: Curb Your Enthusiasm ended, Alex Edelman's Just For Us dropped on Max, and We Were The Lucky Ones, Dinner with the Parents, and tons of other shows are keeping TV Jewy. This week Esther and Erin tackle the big questions: who's worse, Larry David or the Seinfeld Four? Why do LD's friends tolerate him? And why wasn't there more of a trib…

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Black garlic, a popular choice for home cooks and chefs 4:00

3M ago4:00

4:00

Beau Valtz is standing in his Wellfleet kitchen in front of a giant pile of fresh garlic.He's wrapping heads of garlic tightly in tin foil.By Elspeth Hay

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Four trout varieties that are stocked in local waters 4:18

3M ago4:18

4:18

Recently I made a visit to the Sandwich fish hatchery. That’s where the state raises trout for stocking in local ponds and rivers and I spoke with Mike Clark who helps breed four different trout varieties.By Elspeth Hay

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One woman’s story of starting a food truck 4:51

4M ago4:51

4:51

By Elspeth Hay

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A primer on Cape Cod clams 5:14

4M ago5:14

5:14

A primer on Cape Cod clams—local species and how to handle each one in the kitchen.By Elspeth Hay

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Bagels & Brous: Mending Broken Hearts w/ Rabbi Sharon Brous 1:03:49

4M ago1:03:49

1:03:49

This week, the Bagels were joined by Rabbi Sharon Brous, the founder of IKAR in Los Angeles. Esther and Erin asked questions about Brous' new book, "The Amen Effect: Ancient Wisdom to Mend Our Broken Hearts and World." The bagels and Brous touched on the value of community in the darkest of times while also finding moments of joy. The Bagels also r…

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Dune Discourse and Oscar Prep 37:00

4M ago37:00

37:00

This week Erin shares her journey to the 96th Academy Awards and tries to explain all 2 hours and 46 minutes of Dune: Part 2 to Esther. Later, Esther and Erin remember comedian Richard Lewis who passed away last week at the age of 76. Esther recalls his recent Curb Your Enthusiasm cameos and other famous roles as well as his impact on comedy. Check…

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Pruning wild blueberries and our relationship with the natural world 4:36

4M ago4:36

4:36

This week, a young man in Truro on pruning wild blueberries and our relationship with the natural world.By Elspeth Hay

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Skate 101: Three local cooks share their favorite recipes 4:07

5M ago4:07

4:07

For a long time, skate has been considered trash fish. But with local groundfish like haddock and cod increasingly off the menu, home cooks and local chefs are turning more and more to this tasty shark relative.By Elspeth Hay

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Hollywood's Current Zone of Interest: The Holocaust 53:47

5M ago53:47

53:47

Perhaps in honor of January's Holocaust Remembrance Day, or perhaps in anticipation of March's Oscars and May's Yom Hashoah — it's never the wrong time to #NeverForget. This week the Bagels talk about the influx of Holocaust-themed movies and TV shows like The New Look, A Small Light, Transatlantic and the upcoming One Life, The Tattooist of Auschw…

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Turnip latkes from a chef in Orleans 4:20

5M ago4:20

4:20

It’s that time of year again—we’re deep into storage vegetable season and I’m looking for recipe inspiration.By Elspeth Hay

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Carbing Our Enthusiasm 1:01:05

5M ago1:01:05

1:01:05

Get it? Cause we're bagels...Grab a cup of spite and a dry scone because this week the bagels are talking about the final season of Larry David's Curb Your Enthusiasm. This episode has everything: guest stars, fan contributions, the Holocaust and Elmo. Let us know what you think of the 12th season of the series, which is now available on HBO and MA…

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A farmer goes into the schools on the Outer Cape 4:42

6M ago4:42

4:42

About ten years ago when farmer Stephanie Rein’s kids were in elementary school in Truro, she noticed something about local garden-based education.By Elspeth Hay

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Adapting Cape Cod menus to changes in local fisheries 4:05

6M ago4:05

4:05

This week on the Local Food Report, adapting Cape Cod menus to changes in local fisheries.By Elspeth Hay

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A chef gets creative with school lunch 4:04

6M ago4:04

4:04

This week on the Local Food Report, a chef gets creative with school lunch.By Elspeth Hay

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More in 2024! 46:00

6M ago46:00

46:00

It's a new year and that means the return of Erin's favorite joke annually told by Esther. This week, the Bagels talk about the upcoming awards season, and learn more about Maestro "Lenny" as well as how musical conducting is a lens through which to view leadership. Erin and Esther issue a Shabbat dinner invitation to Alanis Morissette, who discove…

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The Bagel Report

Esther D. Kustanowitz and Erin Ben-Moche

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The Local Food Report

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Yiddishisms in Pop Culture with Professor Rebecca Margolis, 1:05:33

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Saltwater fish return to Wellfleet’s Herring River floodplain 5:02

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WIC program is helping more Martha's Vineyard families thanks to grant 4:57

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Tuning into plant flowers to manage fruit and vegetable productivity 5:11

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The magic of weeds 4:32

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Bagels, Broadway, Platt and Pride 54:36

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Exciting new vegetables for your summer garden 5:09

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Everybagel's in L.A. 1:14:25

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Kale Rabe: A local spring delicacy 4:40

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These indoor-outdoor houseplants are edible 4:50

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A slaughterhouse in Westport 4:25

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A Mashpee Wampanoag youth group works to protect a beloved fish 4:49

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Comedian Rob Kutner on Ant-Man Memoir and God's Gang 40:38

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Making bagels in the dawn kitchen 4:31

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Our Enthusiasm has Been Curbed 46:58

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Black garlic, a popular choice for home cooks and chefs 4:00

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Four trout varieties that are stocked in local waters 4:18

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One woman’s story of starting a food truck 4:51

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A primer on Cape Cod clams 5:14

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Bagels & Brous: Mending Broken Hearts w/ Rabbi Sharon Brous 1:03:49

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Dune Discourse and Oscar Prep 37:00

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Pruning wild blueberries and our relationship with the natural world 4:36

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Skate 101: Three local cooks share their favorite recipes 4:07

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Hollywood's Current Zone of Interest: The Holocaust 53:47

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Turnip latkes from a chef in Orleans 4:20

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Carbing Our Enthusiasm 1:01:05

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A farmer goes into the schools on the Outer Cape 4:42

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Adapting Cape Cod menus to changes in local fisheries 4:05

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A chef gets creative with school lunch 4:04

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More in 2024! 46:00

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