The Bagel Report

Season 3 of Nobody Wants This is here, which means we're back with Noah, Joanne, Sasha, and Morgan, checking in on Joanne's Intro to Judaism classes and assessing the new season's Jewish representation and authenticity. Our spoiler-free review includes some questions and a wish list for Season 4, assuming enough everybody still wants this to go on for another season. (If you're missing a discussion of Adam Brody's comments to GQ in the lead-up to the new season, see our previous episode.) But first, the bagels talk about the reference to Hersh Goldberg-Polin on Netflix's The Diplomat, and Henry Winkler hits Ike Barinholtz's Funny You Ask podcast with a story about an alternative Yom Kippur observance.

Let's talk about it. The GQ interview with Adam Brody about his political beliefs- that EVERYONE has an opinion on. The Bagels break down the controversy and question how the Jewish community embraces and rejects Jewish actors who portray Jewish characters. They also wonder who will and won't watch the newest season of "Nobody Wants This" as a result. They also cover the MCU re-release of "Avengers: Endgame," "Fauda" Season 5, the new "NAZA" documentary, and Sara Bareilles' newest album about grief.

Check out these links: The GQ article on Adam Brody a.k.a "The Celebrity Activism Slump Hasn't Gotten to Adam Brody" Nobody Wants This Season 3 Trailer Naza Documentary

Still Crying Ladies in a Line Capsize Me Salt Then Sour Then Sweet

The Bagels host Shai Korman, one of the producers of the super Jewish summer camp comedy "The Floaters."

This movie (and podcast episode) have everything: real camp vibes, Jewish traditions, "Nobody Wants This"'s Jackie Tohn, and camp inside jokes; there's even a substantial Mandalorian and Grogu/Star Wars tangent. May the Floaters be with you, and may you be with the Floaters at a theatrical screening near you! See floatersmovie.com for upcoming screenings and post-film conversations featuring Shai and other producers, and some cast members.

The Bagels are back to talk end-of-school reflections, social media tribulations, pop culture and podcast recommendations, and - of course - Jewish representation.

Esther talked about her Facebook account being "permanently disabled," affecting her connections with nearly 5,000 friends (read the whole story here), and Erin shared her experience working on a live remote broadcast for the FIFA World Cup.

Then the pair got down to processing the latest onslaught of pop culture, with Larry David's take on American history on HBO; Mindy Kaling's latest, Not Suitable for Work; the film Bride!, which was about the Bride of Frankenstein but also about Mary Shelley, who authored the famous monster tale; and the anticipated arrival of Steven Spielberg's latest aliens film. Also in this episode: two odd films from Sacha Baron Cohen, "The Invite," directed by Olivia Wilde and starring Seth Rogen; Anderson Cooper's podcast on grief, featuring Amanda Peet, and a wonderful episode of The Daily, a New York Times podcast, featuring the Broadway show "Every Brilliant Thing," and more!

Check out these links: On The Daily (NYTimes) Amanda Peet "There's No Algorithm for Grief" with Anderson Cooper The Happiest List on Earth - Every Brilliant Thing Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness - Trailer Stop That Train Trailer

Esther and Erin are back----how is it February already!? This week, they reflect on the Super Bowl and note the cultural significance of Bad Bunny's halftime show and the impact of SoCal commercials. Erin also spills the details of how she finally met her TV dad, Jason Alexander, and interviewed him about his production of Sweeney Todd playing at the La Mirada Theatre. They also react to catching some Jewy moments in The Pitt, Wonder Man, and Jeopardy.

"What is this a crossover episode???" Yes, listeners, it is!

This week, Esther and Erin are featuring an episode of the Heritage Words podcast, featuring friend of the pod Sarah Benor and Raphael Bob-Waksberg, creator of Bojack Horseman and Long Story Short.

The bagels spoke to RBW earlier this year about creating the most Jewy show on TV.

In this episode, RBW discusses his Ashkenazi roots, exposure to Yiddish in pop culture, and how sharing specificity allows audiences to find universal connections.

You can find Heritage Words anywhere you listen to podcasts. It's sponsored by the HUC Jewish Language Project and HUC Connect.