Best Josh Weiner Podcasts (2025)

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We Are[n't] the World 59:47

10d ago59:47

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Chris and Josh discuss living in an age of pandemic, play a game of Love/Hate, and Josh explains the need to decolonize world history. Contact us at [email protected] Website: Historyagainstthegrain.com References in this Episode: Elizabeth Kolbert, The Sixth Extinction, An Unnatural History, https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250062…

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Episode 77 - God Plans, Man Laughs 39:03

12d ago39:03

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March 26, 2025 Torah Smash! The Podcast for Nerdy Jews Episode 77 - God Plans, Man Laughs There’s a new episode of Torah Smash! Yes, and… the Jewish tie in is a story from Genesis! Yes, and… the hosts find more ways to comment about muppets. With a topic like improv, anything can happen! Let’s talk about laughter and where it can be found in the wo…

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Chapter 6 46:54

15d ago46:54

46:54

It is indeed year 6 of this. Is it the dawn of a new era? Only Donald knows the truth - but will he reveal his secrets? COYBIGBy Josh

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Shifting Sovereignties 1:58:45

18d ago1:58:45

1:58:45

Welcome to the age of discourse dumping, are you dizzy? Do you study emoji eyes to find your facial recognition? Does the world look like a Cubist painting? Is the phrase ‘rubber baby buggy bumper’ starting to make sense? Not to worry. We are here to reassure you that the White Knight is, in fact, talking backwards and the inmates are indeed runnin…

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Myths and Nations 1:43:08

19d ago1:43:08

1:43:08

Is the strange truer than fiction, and are nations weirder than their staid mythologies? This episode we put that question to the test by considering some of the mind-bendingly strange truths of the more distant past, as well as the nutty history happening in real time right outside our windows. So who you calling strange anyway? You better take a …

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Episode 76 - Separating the Nerdy from the Mundane 39:34

27d ago39:34

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March 12, 2025 Torah Smash! The Podcast for Nerdy Jews Episode 76 - Separating the Nerdy from the Mundane After last episode’s connection to Shabbat, there was only one logical topic for the next conversation: havdalah! We learn about the ritual objects of havdalah and the meaning behind this short, weekly celebration. We discuss when we keep our n…

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Episode 75 - Shabbat: There's A Nap For That 41:54

1M ago41:54

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February 26, 2025 Torah Smash! The Podcast for Nerdy Jews Episode 75 - Shabbat: There’s A Nap For That Shabbat is a way for us to reflect on the week and reset ourselves. We power ourselves down and find ways of interacting with our loved ones and our community in ways that can really nourish our soul. So, this is a reminder to download that specia…

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Episode 74 - JudAIsm ...With Special Guest Rabbi Josh Fixler 54:29

2M ago54:29

54:29

February 12, 2025 Torah Smash! The Podcast for Nerdy Jews Episode 74 - JudAIsm Artificial intelligence is everywhere—even in the clergy world! In this episode, we welcome Rabbi Josh Fixler, who was recently featured in The New York Times for his insights on how religious leaders are using AI. Join us as we explore the intersection of faith and tech…

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Episode 73 - Kosher or Not Kosher? 44:15

2M ago44:15

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January 29, 2025 Torah Smash! The Podcast for Nerdy Jews Episode 73 - Kosher or Not Kosher? It’s time for everyone’s favorite game show when it comes to Jewish food… Kosher! Or! Not! Kosher?! Join us as we explore some fantasy foods, science fiction foods, and some soon-to-not-be so science fiction food based questions when it comes to keeping kosh…

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Episode 72 - Leviticus All Along ...With Special Guest Rabbi Alexandria Shuval-Weiner 49:03

3M ago49:03

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January 15, 2025 Torah Smash! The Podcast for Nerdy Jews Episode 72 – Leviticus All Along …With Special Guest Rabbi Alexandria Shuval-Weiner We are thrilled to welcome the first character from the Marvel Cinematic Universe to join us on Torah Smash, Rabbi Levin, played by real life clergy, Rabbi Alexandria Shuval-Weiner. She shares about her journe…

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Episode 71 - The Wheel of New Years 46:47

3M ago46:47

46:47

January 1, 2025 Torah Smash! The Podcast for Nerdy Jews Episode 71 - The Wheel of New Years The Wheel of Time turns, and we return with another episode for you. Did you know that Judaism celebrates four different new years? So, that means that American Jews celebrate 5 different New Years! And if you’re stuck in a time loop, the number is much high…

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Episode 70 - Torah Smash Jr. 38:29

4M ago38:29

38:29

December 18, 2024 Torah Smash! The Podcast for Nerdy Jews Episode 70 - Torah Smash Jr. There are some stories in Jewish tradition and history that put the children at the center of it all. Jacob and Esau as well as Joseph teach us some valuable lessons as adults. But aren’t children just meant to be sidekicks? And how old are the children of the To…

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Episode 69 - Die Hard Is A Chanukah Movie ...With Special Guest Arnon Shorr 47:06

4M ago47:06

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December 4, 2024 Torah Smash! The Podcast for Nerdy Jews Episode 69 - Die Hard is a Chanukah Movie …With Special Guest Arnon Shorr Chanukah falls on Christmas Day this year, so what better way to celebrate this overlap than debating if the classic action film, Die Hard, is a Christmas movie or a Chanukkah movie? We review what makes a movie holiday…

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Episode 68 - Super Mitzvot Bros. ...With Special Guest Sparkle Peters 46:04

5M ago46:04

46:04

November 20, 2024 Torah Smash! The Podcast for Nerdy Jews Episode 68 - Super Mitzvot Bros. …with Special Guest Sparkle Peters The Nintendo video game company has been filling our homes with fun and excitement for many years. Some even say that the best video game of all time was Super Nintendo’s Super Mario Bros. Twitch streamer and podcaster, Spar…

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Episode 67 - Grief, Loss, and Lifesabers 51:47

5M ago51:47

51:47

November 6, 2024 Torah Smash! The Podcast for Nerdy Jews Episode 67 - Grief, Loss, and Lifesabers Ethan opens his heart to all of us once again as we look back on a year of grief together with returning guest, Dr. Betsy Stone. We learn about the difference between the words grief and loss, share some of the meaningful practices during the mourning …

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Episode 66 - Good Ideas Gone Wrong 45:15

6M ago45:15

45:15

October 23, 2024 Torah Smash! The Podcast for Nerdy Jews Episode 66 - Good Ideas Gone Wrong We recorded this episode in September of 2024, which means that we had to visit the future historical event of the time: the Bell Riots from Deep Space 9. Ethan walks us through this time travel Star Trek episode and we discuss what went wrong. They seemed l…

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A Story Told 1:47:20

6M ago1:47:20

1:47:20

Like rock climbers scaling a big wall, Josh and Chris take on the towering crag of higher education. Josh finds perspective on this adventure in tackling a monumental read, Peter Heather’s Christendom, a story of how paradise was lost in the orthodoxies and power drive of the hulking monolith known as the Roman Catholic Church. Wary of such heights…

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Episode 65 - Sabra: The Hero Not The Hummus ...With Special Guest Sasha Kaplan 51:17

6M ago51:17

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October 9, 2024 Torah Smash! The Podcast for Nerdy Jews Episode 62 - Sabra: The Hero not the Hummus …with Special Guest Sasha Kaplan The upcoming Captain America movie will include the first live action portrayal of the Israeli superhero Sabra. In this episode, we take a deep dive into Sabra’s first introduction into the Marvel Comics world, the po…

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Episode 64 - The Good, The Bad, and The Antisemitic ...With Special Guest Dr. Linda Maizels 49:54

7M ago49:54

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September 25, 2024 Torah Smash! The Podcast for Nerdy Jews Episode 64 - The Good, The Bad, and The Antisemitic …With Special Guest Dr. Linda Maizels It’s been almost a year since the attack on Israel on October 7. Since that time, it hasn’t just been the war that has taken over the news. It feels like there has been such a strong increase of antise…

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Weiner Dog Racing 52:36

7M ago52:36

52:36

Ben Wright drops in to bless the dawgs. Two wins on the trot and a general improvement in play see Nashville SC giving fans something to enjoy at the end of what was feeling like a lost season. Topics include: The BJ era's inauspicious Leagues Cup beginnings Signs of life in the two losses Clean sheets and wins in the last two BJ's choices with his…

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Episode 63 - The Rav and The Acolyte 36:02

7M ago36:02

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September 11, 2024 Torah Smash! The Podcast for Nerdy Jews Episode 63 - The Rav and The Acolyte In today’s episode, we learn from each other as we discuss the newest Star Wars show, The Acolyte. We discuss the best and worst teachers among the sith and the jedi in the show. Also, did Darth Maul’s mommy make an appearance? Speaking of teaching, Etha…

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Chicago Hot Dogs Volume 2 Episode 29 Billy's Hot Dogs 8:28

7M ago8:28

8:28

DJ Bernie Howard and his wife Lauren Fryman visit and review different Chicagoland Hot Dog Eateries every week. They candidly talk about the food, location, service, cost and more. The only thing they usually agree on is they love Chicago Hot Dogs. This week's trip was to Billy's hot Dogs in Palatine. Finally each week they give the place a rating …

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Chicago Hot Dogs Volume 2 Episode 30 Michael's Grill and Salad Bar 9:13

7M ago9:13

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DJ Bernie Howard and his wife Lauren Fryman visit and review different Chicagoland Hot Dog Eateries every week. They candidly talk about the food, location, service, cost and more. The only thing they usually agree on is they love Chicago Hot Dogs. This week's trip was to Michaels Gril and sald Bar in Highland Park. Finally each week they give the …

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Episode 62 - Deadpool and Lamed Vavnikim 46:24

7M ago46:24

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August 28, 2024 Torah Smash! The Podcast for Nerdy Jews Episode 62 - Deadpool and Lamed Vavnikim There are so many people in our world who are making the world a better place. Judaism calls them lamed vavnikim, or the righteous 36. But what about the people in the void who are making our world a better place? Or those who are trying to find missing…

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Episode 61 - Inside Mussar 2 43:04

8M ago43:04

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August 14, 2024 Torah Smash! The Podcast for Nerdy Jews Episode 61 - Inside Mussar 2 Emotions can sometimes be difficult to handle and we find that they’re also often pretty Jewish. Join us as we explore the two joyfully sad movies by Pixar, Inside Out 1 and 2, and the connections to a very popular Jewish practice. We let the little voices inside o…

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Chicago Hot Dogs Volume 2 Episode 28 Max's Dawg House 8:23

8M ago8:23

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DJ Bernie Howard and his wife Lauren Fryman visit and review different Chicagoland Hot Dog Eateries every week. They candidly talk about the food, location, service, cost and more. The only thing they usually agree on is they love Chicago Hot Dogs. This week's trip was to Max's Dog House in Librertyville. Finally each week they give the place a rat…

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Episode 60 - All Nerds Think About Is Sects ...With Special Guest Melissa Raub 47:03

8M ago47:03

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July 31, 2024 Torah Smash! The Podcast for Nerdy Jews Episode 60 - All Nerds Think About Is Sects …with Special Guest Melissa Raub Judaism is divided into sects or branches, but they all share a few core beliefs. We agree that they don’t sit on a spectrum, but perhaps they live in some kind of venn diagram? But, reviewing the sects of Judaism isn’t…

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AI Needs Copper 1:25:26

9M ago1:25:26

1:25:26

AI needs copper. Yes. Sure. Okay. But what happens next? We live in a world of banal narrative - news media, politics, advertising - wherein our lives are curated with messages and stories of progress and performative empathy (think “thoughts and prayers” or “appreciate your patience and understanding”). Much of this gospel of progress and toxic po…

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Chicago Hot Dogs Volume 2 Episode 27 Paradise Pup 9:48

9M ago9:48

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DJ Bernie Howard and his wife Lauren Fryman visit and review different Chicagoland Hot Dog Eateries every week. They candidly talk about the food, location, service, cost and more. The only thing they usually agree on is they love Chicago Hot Dogs. This week's trip was to Paradise Pup in DesPlaines. Finally each week they give the place a rating fr…

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Episode 59 - The Messiah Element 45:40

9M ago45:40

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July 17, 2024 Torah Smash! The Podcast for Nerdy Jews Episode 59 - The Messiah Element Not the first element, hydrogen. Not the second, the third, or even the fourth element. No, this episode is about the Fifth Element, and it’s just… perfect. Grab a flying taxi and head to the (for some reason) garbage filled airport because you won two tickets ab…

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Chicago Hot Dogs Volume 2 Episode 26 Jeff's Red Hots 8:42

9M ago8:42

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DJ Bernie Howard and his wife Lauren Fryman visit and review different Chicagoland Hot Dog Eateries every week. They candidly talk about the food, location, service, cost and more. The only thing they usually agree on is they love Chicago Hot Dogs. This week's trip was to Jeff's Hot Dogs in Six Corners (Jefferson {ark) Finally each week they give t…

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Episode 58 - X-Men Again Again ...with Guest Host Joel Swedlove 47:06

9M ago47:06

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July 3, 2024 Torah Smash! The Podcast for Nerdy Jews Episode 58 - X-Men Again Again …with Guest Host Joel Swedlove In this episode, our guest host, Joel Swedlove, leads our team through a quote quote from a rabbi with a funny name name. We discuss the ever popular X-Men ‘97 animated series that recently completed and explore the similarities and di…

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BJ Rumors 49:30

10M ago49:30

49:30

Appreciating Gary, evaluating Rumba, discussing a potential BJ, and pondering a brave new future for Nashville SC. COYBIG.By Josh

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Episode 57 - To Everything There Is A Bluey ...With Special Guest Cantor Emily Simkin 50:18

10M ago50:18

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June 19, 2024 Torah Smash! The Podcast for Nerdy Jews Episode 57 - To Everything There Is A Bluey…with Special Guest Cantor Emily Simkin This week’s episode of Bluey is called… Torah Smash! Sometimes special episodes come into our lives, this is one of those episodes. For real life! We talk about our feelings around the Heeler’s “moving” episode an…

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Chicago Hot Dogs Volume 2 Episode 25 Josh's 7:10

10M ago7:10

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DJ Bernie Howard and his wife Lauren Fryman visit and review different Chicagoland Hot Dog Eateries every week. They candidly talk about the food, location, service, cost and more. The only thing they usually agree on is they love Chicago Hot Dogs. This week's trip was to Josh's Hot Dogs in Northbrook, Il. Finally each week they give the place a ra…

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Chicago Hot Dogs Season 2 Volume 24 Hubby's in the Dog House 9:14

10M ago9:14

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DJ Bernie Howard and his wife Lauren Fryman visit and review different Chicagoland Hot Dog Eateries every week. They candidly talk about the food, location, service, cost and more. The only thing they usually agree on is they love Chicago Hot Dogs. This week's trip was to the Hubby's in the Dog House in Mount Prospect, Il. Finally each week they gi…

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2nd Anniversary Special: Paraders of the Blessed Ark - Part Two 1:50:56

10M ago1:50:56

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June 5, 2024 Torah Smash! The Podcast for Nerdy Jews Episode 56 - 2nd Anniversary Special - Paraders of the Blessed Ark - Part Two The second part of this year’s epic adventure to celebrate our podcast’s two years of being Jewish and nerdy. Can our heroes defeat this mysterious giant? Can they complete their mission? What happens to Tirza’s cat roc…

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2nd Anniversary Special: Paraders of the Blessed Ark - Part One 1:34:13

11M ago1:34:13

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May 22, 2024 Torah Smash! The Podcast for Nerdy Jews Episode 55 - 2nd Anniversary Special - Paraders of the Blessed Ark - Part 1 To celebrate two years of being Jewish and Nerdy, we invited some of our previous guests from the past year back to the show for a Torah Smashed version of Dungeons & Dragons. Each player chose a biblical character to por…

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Chicago Hot Dogs Season 2 Volume 23 The Mean Weiner 7:25

11M ago7:25

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DJ Bernie Howard and his wife Lauren Fryman visit and review different Chicagoland Hot Dog Eateries every week. They candidly talk about the food, location, service, cost and more. The only thing they usually agree on is they love Chicago Hot Dogs. This week's trip was to the Mean Weiner in Highwood, Il. Finally each week they give the place a rati…

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Chicago Hot Dogs Season 2 Volume 22 Little Joe's 10:11

11M ago10:11

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DJ Bernie Howard and his wife Lauren Fryman visit and review different Chicagoland Hot Dog Eateries every week. They candidly talk about the food, location, service, cost and more. The only thing they usually agree on is they love Chicago Hot Dogs. This week's trip was to Little Joe's in Countryside, Il. Finally each week they give the place a rati…

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Episode 54 - Very Special Episodes ...With Guest Host Rabbi Alan Cook 50:00

11M ago50:00

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May 8, 2024 Torah Smash! The Podcast for Nerdy Jews Episode 54 - Very Special Episodes …with Guest Host Rabbi Alan Cook This week’s episode will talk about something very special. Since we want it to be extra memorable, we’ll bring in a special guest. That should help ensure that the purpose and topic stick out in your mind. Did that work for you g…

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Chicago Hot Dogs Season 2 Volume 21 Wolf Road Hot Dogs 7:25

11M ago7:25

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DJ Bernie Howard and his wife Lauren Fryman visit and review different Chicagoland Hot Dog Eateries every week. They candidly talk about the food, location, service, cost and more. The only thing they usually agree on is they love Chicago Hot Dogs. This week's trip was to Wolf Road Hot Dogs in DesPlaines. Finally each week they give the place a rat…

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Episode 53 - Destiny Report 37:49

12M ago37:49

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April 24, 2024 Torah Smash! The Podcast for Nerdy Jews Episode 53 - Destiny Report You’re going to listen to this episode. How do I know? Because it’s destined to happen. The fact that you’re reading this now already tells me that this episode is in your feed. Just because you're reading this doesn’t change the fact that it’s going to happen. You s…

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Chicago Hot Dogs Season 2 Volume 20 Jimmy's Red Hots 8:27

12M ago8:27

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DJ Bernie Howard and his wife Lauren Fryman visit and review different Chicagoland Hot Dog Eateries every week. They candidly talk about the food, location, service, cost and more. The only thing they usually agree on is they love Chicago Hot Dogs. This week's trip was to Jimmy's Red Hots in Chicago's Humbolt Park. Finally each week they give the p…

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Episode 52 - Moses and the Justice League 40:59

12M ago40:59

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April 10, 2024 Torah Smash! The Podcast for Nerdy Jews Episode 52 - Moses and the Justice League Passover is around the corner, so of course, we will look at the hero who, to avoid the destruction of his people, was sent by his parents to eventually grow up to be the hero we all look up to. I’ll give you a hint, they’re a member of the Justice Leag…

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Out? 1:03:39

1y ago1:03:39

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What would #GaryOut actually look like now, in practice? Where does the fault lie, Jacobs or Smith? What kinds of players could be brought in as a solution? You know, all those old chestnuts. Three Chalupas, listener Qs, and the small matter of Inter Miami upcoming. We shall seeeeeeeeee. COYBIG.By Josh

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Chicago Hot Dogs Season 2 Volume 19 Wolfy's vs iKea 10:52

1y ago10:52

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DJ Bernie Howard and his wife Lauren Fryman visit and review different Chicagoland Hot Dog Eateries every week. They candidly talk about the food, location, service, cost and more. The only thing they usually agree on is they love Chicago Hot Dogs. This week's trip is to Wolfy's in chicago, Illinois and Ikea in Schaumburg, Il. Finally each week the…

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Episode 51 - You Are So Not Invited To My Borg Mitzvah 42:49

1y ago42:49

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March 27, 2024 Torah Smash! The Podcast for Nerdy Jews Episode 51 - You Are So Not Invited To My Borg Mitzvah Star Date: April 5, 2063. Earth has finally made contact with other intelligent life in the universe, so we better ask them all the important questions: Do lobster people keep kosher? How many people attend a Borg’s b’nai mitzvah service? A…

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The Narcissism of Power 1:23:31

1y ago1:23:31

1:23:31

When is a war not a war, but a police action? When is killing not killing but a “pragmatic, managerial militarism”? If you guessed, when the war criminal represents a liberal democracy, you win the cheese! If you simply said, “Henry Kissinger,” you win the whole wheel of cheese! “A perfect expression of American militarism’s merry-go-round” is what…

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Wendy's SC 1:33:32

1y ago1:33:32

1:33:32

Nashville SC's Concacaf Champions Cup comes to an end, but the 'Yotes finally pick up a win in the league. Josh, Daniel and Slape unite under the Lisan Al-Gaib of Nashville SC podcasting (Donald “Muad-Dib” Hall) who vows to lead us all to paradise. That’s right folks, that’s been the reason for the name of the podcast all along. Topics aside from p…

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