2 Jews Talking

By 2 Jews Talking Podcast

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What's 2 Jews Talking about?

When you're Jewish, everything you do and experience comes out Jew-ish. Each week, Josh Heller & Erika Brooks Adickman compare notes on pop culture, gender, politics & life.

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2 Jews Talking episodes:

04.01.2019
91. Eating The Valley w/ The Raffs (@ New York Bagel Cafe)
The Best Food in the San Fernando Valley, as chosen by The Raffs
02.05.2019
90. Nineties Bar & Bat Mitzvahs with Randy Lehrman
Randy Lehrman, Bar Mitzvah DJ Extra
01.01.2019
89. Improve Your New Year
Josh & Erika wish you a happy new year, and have a few tips for coming up with resolutions that can keep you moving forward to wherever it is your heading, even if you don't know. See Privacy Policy at...
11.16.2018
88. Wedding Season
Josh got married!
11.09.2018
87. After Pittsburgh
Josh and Erika attempt to make sense of what has occurred in Pittsburgh.
08.10.2018
86. Getting Married with The Raffs
Rami Raff is back and this time he's brought his wife Jordan Silverman-Raff. (FINALLY) They join Josh and Erika to talk about their own love story, marriage, and their brand new adooooooorable baby Porg. ALSO we talk about Josh's upcoming...
06.12.2018
85. At The Pico with The People Walker
Our first live episode from our monthly residency at The Pico, with the World Famous People Walker, Chuck McCarthy. We talk about what it is the People Walker does, his road to virality, and how you can take a walk...
05.26.2018
84. Road to Virality with Steve Gossett
This week we sat down with filmmaker Steve Gossett the co-creator of Princess Rap Battles which have garnered nearly 450 million views. He talks about the ups-and-downs on his way to finding his success. He stopped trying to make stuff...
04.25.2018
83. Workplace Etiquette with Matt Ritter
This week we sit down with Matt Ritter of the Safe For Work podcast. He talks about his career led him from being a lawyer at prestigious yet stressful law firms in New York City to comedy and corporate recruitment....
04.13.2018
82. Marfa, Texas and The Big Bend Sentinel
A few weeks ago Josh was out in the Far West Texas town of Marfa. It's known as an international arts destination because of Donald Judd's Chinati Foundation, but it's still a ranching community in a remote and beautiful country....
04.04.2018
81. Art Camp with Reuben & Julianne
This week we sat down with Reuben Posner & Julianne Schwartz the director and assistant director of Havaya Arts camp. We had a blast talking about summer camp! This is their inaugural year, and it looks like it'll be a...
03.27.2018
80. The Jews of El Paso
Josh went on a roadtrip to Texas with friend-of-the-show Ben Stein. On a tip from a Facebook inquiry about "interesting Jews in El Paso" they stopped in town on a Tuesday night. Within 10 minutes of arrival they were immediately...
03.18.2018
79. Gabriel Barreto is Willie's Roadie & Spielberg's Something
Josh is in Austin for SXSW to sell merch for Headgum and get some great interviews. He sat down with Gabriel Barretto the filmmaker behind My Cricket and Me. It's a comedy loosely based on Gabriel's experience as a roadie...
02.27.2018
77. Progressive Politics with Dr. David Levitus
This week is an extremely informative episode with Dr. David Levitus of LA Forward. He talks about what progressivism means, how his organization is working locally, and how this is the perfect moment to change our country. "Getting involved in the...
02.02.2018
76. Getting Learnt Up with Lorraine & Sarah
We had a great time this week with Lorraine DeGraffenreidt and Sarah Isaacson of the Learnt Up podcast. On their podcast they learn basic black and Jewish stuff they should totally already know. On this episode we chat about Mr....
01.18.2018
75. Johnny Physical Lives with Josh Neuman
This week Josh interviews Josh Neuman. He is the writer and director of Johnny Physical Lives, an award-winning documentary that memorializes his punk rock brother. We talk about the film, the Friar's Club, and Neuman's time as the editor of...
12.30.2017
74. Escaping 2017
Josh and Erika bid farewell to the year that was awful in so many ways, but actually pretty positive for both of them. Wishing everyone a healthy and auspicious 2018! Erika's annual Intention-Setting Hike in LA is January 7th, more...
12.25.2017
73. Last Nite of Hanukkah Live with Shmuel
Recording Live from Tabula Rasa Bar on Hollywood Boulevard on the final night of hanukkah 2017... 2 Jews Talking with returning guest Shmuel Gonzales (The Barrio Boychik.) Shmuel talks about an anti-fascist hanukkah celebration in Boyle Heights in 1940, and...
12.08.2017
72. Kibitzing with Jessica Chaffin & Dan Crane
We sat down with Jessica Chaffin & Dane Crane of The Kibitz. We chatted about what it's like to have podcasts about "being Jewish" and how our podcasts are definitely not about "Judaism." It's one of those fun hang-out episodes...
11.10.2017
71. Ain't Wasting Time No More
"'Cause time goes by like hurricanes, and faster things..." If you've been looking for some sort of sign that it's time to interview your grandparents or older relatives — this is it. In this very special mini-sode, Erika shares one...
11.03.2017
70. Life Through A Cinematic Lens w/ Sean Malin
We sit down with Sean Malin, writer, film critic, Santa Clarita-resident, and Josh's former camper. We talk about how growing up a precocious kid set him on a path toward become a writer, and how he can't help but see...
10.26.2017
69. The Definitive History of Jewish LA
We sit down with historians Dr. Caroline Luce and Dr. Max Baumgarten. They both study the history of Jews in Los Angeles. Caroline writes about leftist Jews in Boyle Heights at the beginning of the 20th century. Max writes about...
10.20.2017
68. Follow Your Passion with Sarah Nathan
Recorded in San Francisco a few weeks back, Josh catches up with Sarah Nathan. She talks about moving to a new city, finding community in the Jewish and Craft Beer worlds, and that if you're selling etched-glass crafts on Etsy...
10.13.2017
67. The Myth of Nationhood with Brian Garcia
This week we dive into a jam-packed episode about American history, culture, identity and more with English professor Dr. Brian Garcia. He joins us to talk about about how myths and stories have created American identity, and how Make America...
10.06.2017
66. Controlling the Narrative in the Trump Era w/ DCC
Josh went up to San Francisco last week, and interviewed his old bud Donald C Cutler. DCC is an expert in Public Relations and a member of San Francisco's Jewish community. We had a lot to talk about. DCC explains...
09.29.2017
65. A Fun Episode With Ramou Sarr
We sit down with Ramou Sarr, Federal Employee, screenwriter and former co-host of Black Girls Talking podcast to chat about dating apps, the original T.G.I.F. lineup, and having a podcast about identity. It's one of those real fun hang out...
09.21.2017
64. Jewish Socialism & the DSA
In this week's episode of 2JT, we sit down with members of the DSA's Jewish Solidarity Caucus. Miranda Sklaroff, Sam Forman, and Jon Danforth-Appell breakdown the basics of democratic socialism, and how their Jewish identities inform their politics. It's an...
09.15.2017
63. 10 Questions for the High Holy Days with Lisa Grissom
Lisa Grissom of Reboot joins Josh & Erika to talk about the Days Of Awe, the 10-day period of reflection during the High Holidays between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. With a deck of Reboot's signature 10Q cards, the group...
09.08.2017
62. On the Front Lines of Antisemitism w/ Shmuel Gonzales
This week we're happy to bring back Shmuel Gonzales, The Barrio Boychik. Shmuel talks about his experience on the front lines of a recent Orange County protest. He was attacked by white supremacists, but the Mexican American Jewish kid in the...
09.01.2017
61. Welcome Back
Summer's almost over and the original 2 Jew duo have reunited to kickoff a new season. Josh is back from Europe, and talks about eating well, the Jewish things he saw abroad, and has special news about his sweetie. Erika...
08.03.2017
60. Pop Culture Throw Down
Erika and summertime guest host Rami Raff discuss some exciting trends emerging in the world of pop culture. We cover: GLOW, WWF, RuPaul's Drag Race, Wonder Woman, Doctor Who — and manage to cram a ton of other pop culture references into...
07.22.2017
59. "Welcome The Stranger. Protect The Refugee." with Rabbi Rachel Grant Meyer
The world is experiencing a refugee crisis at a level never before seen in recorded history. Yet many of us don't even have a clear definition of the word "refugee". In this week's episode, we chat with Rabbi Rachel Grant...
07.08.2017
58. How To Shabbat Your Way with David Wolkin
Rami and Erika chat with David Wolkin ("Professional Jew" and Most Handsome Person on Comics Twitter) about OneTable, an organization that helps Millennials host and attend unique Shabbat dinners. In this episode you'll learn how you can personalize and customize...
06.29.2017
57. Erika And Rami Get To Know Each Other
With Josh away on his Summer World Tour, summer guest host Rami Raff and Erika play a version of "friend speed dating" to get better aquatinted. Pop culture references covered in this episode include (but are not limited to): Fraggle Rock Welcome Freshmen The...
06.20.2017
56. Summertime Hand-Off with Rami Raff
In this week's episode Josh hands over the proverbial torch to Summer Host and Orignal Friend Of The Show, Mr. Raaaaami Rafffffff. They talk about what Jewish scholars think about the summer. Rami asks Josh about his EUROTrip. Then Rami...
06.03.2017
55. 1997, The Episode
Join us as we turn the clock back 20 years and relive a monumental year in both of our lives (for different and similar reasons). Plus Josh tells us all about his 1997 party and his 1997 Zine and Erika...
05.11.2017
54. Being Jewish in Salt Lake City with Justin Field
Josh heads to Salt Lake City, Utah to kibbitz with Justin Field about what it's like to be a Jew in the only place where Jews are considered gentiles. We talk hosting a seder in the Mormon capital, the city's...
05.06.2017
53. 2 Jews, One Year
On our 53rd episode, we look back at the year that saw so much unexpected turmoil in a general sense but also the personal growth that Josh and Erika found in their own lives and how this very podcast and...
04.29.2017
52. Pop Culture Jewish with Jeanne Leitenberg
Why do Jews like keeping track of which celebrities are Jewish? Who makes for a good Jewish Spirit Animal? And which movie won Best Picture at the 1987 Academy Awards? We answer these questions and more in our 52nd episode with...
04.21.2017
51. Avi Does The Holy Land, Interview with Aviva Zimmerman
In our first international interview, we talk with Aviva Zimmerman in Tel Aviv about her controversial web series 'Avi Does The Holyland, the occupation, and Jewish comedy as a pathway to "tikkun olam". See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy...
04.14.2017
50. Passover BEATS by HELLER ft. Freddy Ruxpin
Ok so we are on Passover break this week, and Erika told me it'd be cool if I played some of my signature BEATS by HELLER for our episode. This is kind of a techno mix but it goes a...
04.07.2017
49. Bad Jew with Jenna Reback
Jenna Reback, host of the podcast Bad Jew Weekly joins us this week to discuss the spiritual side of being Jewish. This episode gets pretty deep — but we still manage to talk about Flava Flav and cat tropes. instagram.com/badjewweekly See...
03.31.2017
48. Boyle Heights with the Barrio Boychik
We explore the Jewish and Chicano legacy of LA's Boyle Heights neighborhood with Shmuel Gonzales, the "Barrio Boychik". See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
03.24.2017
47. Moving West ft. Josh's Parents
This week we sit down with Josh's parents, Babette & Kenn, to talk about how Josh became so...Josh. We also explore the trope of the "Jewish Pioneer", as Josh's parents share what it was like to move to California in...
03.17.2017
46. Israel + Baseball ⚾
We sit down with former professional baseball player Josh Eichenstein of the Netanya Tigers to talk about his time in the Israeli Baseball League. Plus, Josh + Erika learn about Team Israel's performance in the 2017 World Baseball Classic (as...
03.09.2017
45. Purim Is So Relevant RN
Official "Friend Of The Podcast" (and Jewish scholar) Rami Raff joins us once again to enlighten us to the MANY parallels between the story of Purim and our current political climate. Can you guess who our modern-day Haman is? Plus, if...
03.03.2017
44. What Is Israeli Dancing?
This week we "Yemenite left" and "Yemenite right" with Israeli Dance experts Orly Star Setareh & Jason Goldman. We learn the history of the movement, dispel common misconceptions about Israeli dance, and you'll learn what it takes to get a...
02.24.2017
43. Call Your Mother ft. Erika's Mom
This week our special guest is *drum roll* Erika's mom, Ilene Brooks! Learn about the origins of Erika's family and how growing up the product of two first-generation Americans (from two dramatically different upbringings) shaped Ilene's meaning of the word...
02.17.2017
42. How To Throw A 90s Bar Mitzvah
Josh and Erika record live from their 90s Bar Mitzvah & Dance Party at the Silverlake Independent JCC. We sit down with 90s B'nai Mitzvah experts Sarah Klegman (Challah Hub) & Maureen Grady. We talk 90s style, music, and tales...
02.10.2017
41. The Things We Do For ❤️️ with Lisa Van Lenner & Bryan Van Diggele
What lengths would you go to in the pursuit of love? Would you climb a mountain? Watch MMA fighting? Get RE-CIRCUMCISED?Listeners-turned-guests Lisa + Brian have been through all three and share their love story on our most romantic episode to...

What's 2 Jews Talking about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

2 Jews Talking episodes:

91. Eating The Valley w/ The Raffs (@ New York Bagel Cafe)

90. Nineties Bar & Bat Mitzvahs with Randy Lehrman

89. Improve Your New Year

88. Wedding Season

87. After Pittsburgh

86. Getting Married with The Raffs

85. At The Pico with The People Walker

84. Road to Virality with Steve Gossett

83. Workplace Etiquette with Matt Ritter

82. Marfa, Texas and The Big Bend Sentinel

81. Art Camp with Reuben & Julianne

80. The Jews of El Paso

79. Gabriel Barreto is Willie's Roadie & Spielberg's Something

77. Progressive Politics with Dr. David Levitus

76. Getting Learnt Up with Lorraine & Sarah

75. Johnny Physical Lives with Josh Neuman

74. Escaping 2017

73. Last Nite of Hanukkah Live with Shmuel

72. Kibitzing with Jessica Chaffin & Dan Crane

71. Ain't Wasting Time No More

70. Life Through A Cinematic Lens w/ Sean Malin

69. The Definitive History of Jewish LA

68. Follow Your Passion with Sarah Nathan

67. The Myth of Nationhood with Brian Garcia

66. Controlling the Narrative in the Trump Era w/ DCC

65. A Fun Episode With Ramou Sarr

64. Jewish Socialism & the DSA

63. 10 Questions for the High Holy Days with Lisa Grissom

62. On the Front Lines of Antisemitism w/ Shmuel Gonzales

61. Welcome Back

60. Pop Culture Throw Down

59. "Welcome The Stranger. Protect The Refugee." with Rabbi Rachel Grant Meyer

58. How To Shabbat Your Way with David Wolkin

57. Erika And Rami Get To Know Each Other

56. Summertime Hand-Off with Rami Raff

55. 1997, The Episode

54. Being Jewish in Salt Lake City with Justin Field

53. 2 Jews, One Year

52. Pop Culture Jewish with Jeanne Leitenberg

51. Avi Does The Holy Land, Interview with Aviva Zimmerman

50. Passover BEATS by HELLER ft. Freddy Ruxpin

49. Bad Jew with Jenna Reback

48. Boyle Heights with the Barrio Boychik

47. Moving West ft. Josh's Parents

46. Israel + Baseball ⚾

45. Purim Is So Relevant RN

44. What Is Israeli Dancing?

43. Call Your Mother ft. Erika's Mom

42. How To Throw A 90s Bar Mitzvah

41. The Things We Do For ❤️️ with Lisa Van Lenner & Bryan Van Diggele