Lincolnwood resident Dr. Naftali Brenner joins the pod to discuss how he managed to overcome traumatic experiences in the Brooklyn yeshiva system, his PSD from losing a disposable camera on 9/11, and learning basic education in college before attending the allegedly first dental school in the world.

Yoel, Jordan, and guest host Jon Blumberg sit down with healthcare executive Moshe Blonder to discuss his Brooklyn upbringing, what brought him to Chicago, his love of (and willingness to travel far and wide for) good food, and the time he picked up a severed head off the street as a member of Hatzalah.

After Yoel recounts his recent experience in Israel, Shahram Kohananoo joins the pod to discuss his upbringing in Iran, memories of the Revolution and the life he built in Chicago as a Persian immigrant.

Ross Gordon of Skokie drops in to chat about his entrepreneurial career, including his current and former ventures, and his religious and spiritual journeys.

Former Director of Judaic Studies at Hillel Torah, Tamar Friedman takes us through her career at the elementary school, where she spent 38 years as a teacher and administrator before retiring in 2021. She also discusses her upbringing in Israel, where she lived during the Six-Day War as a young child, as well as numerous occasions when her family lacked a proper refrigerator.

Following a multi-episode hiatus, Yoel returns as co-host. Jordan recaps the March for Israel, which he attended in DC, before the pod is joined by his brother-in-law, IDF veteran Nachum Meyers, who takes us through his time in the army, including a riveting look into an infamous mission he participated in.

Influencer Alyssa Goldwater sits down to discuss her impressive following on Instagram and TikTok, how she became Orthodox, and the correct pronunciation of "Louisville", and Josh sets the world record for longest question of all time.

Jordan, Josh and producer Aaron return from a brief hiatus for the first episode of season 2. They recap their respective summers, offer a preview of what's to come in the second season, and discuss the elephant in the room.

In the final episode of Season 1, we explore the life and legacy of Rabbi Meyer Juzint (1924-2001) by bringing on students throughout his 53 years of chinuch in Chicago to understand his personality, story and the mystique surrounding him.

0:00 - Introduction w/ Jordan

7:20 - Stephen Landes

42:17 - Rabbi Louis Lazovsky

1:02:20 - Rabbi Elisha Prero

1:20:12 - Rabbi Ari Shoshan

1:51:21 - Dr. Jonathan Rich

1:58:24 - Rabbi Aaron Leib

2:46:48 - Conclusion w/ Jordan, Josh and Yoel

In the penultimate episode of Season 1, the pod welcomes Chicago criminal defense attorney Hal M. Garfinkel, who started out on the prosecution side, has been involved in numerous high-profile cases and represented many infamous clients. He takes us through some career highlights, and touches on his religious journey as well.