Just in time to say farewell to Thanksgivukkah, the Bagels are back to talk about Paul Rudd, Larry David, "Tick, Tick… Boom!" and "deep-cut Judaism." Plus, the debut of our "TVGoneJewy Mailbag." Later, Erin identifies the need to learn more about non-Ashkenazi approaches to holiday food, and Esther is grateful for a world full of Jewy TV mentions. Happy Hanukkah to all our listeners!

Annie Korzen, actress, storyteller and octogenarian TikTok sensation, joins us to talk about her favorite subject: herself. We talk about her time on "Seinfeld," her latest role in "The Shrink Next Door," tawking like an awthentic New Yawker, and playing Jewish stereotypes; and how admiring Leslie Jordan's Instagram got her thinking about how to create a presence in the social media space. Plus, what she finds offensive about "An American Pickle" and inspirational about Barbra Streisand. Annie's TikTok Website and storytelling show

The Bagels host speaker, author and rabbi Ma Nishtana in a wide-ranging conversation about creating a more inclusive and welcoming Jewish community - from challenging the assumptions we make around what Jews look like to the difference between trying to be and actually being welcoming to Jews of color. Plus, responding to the larger conversation about diverse Jewish representation in pop culture. And we talk about Ma Nishtana's upcoming Torah commentary and anthology; his vision of God; and why there's no such thing as "Jewish food." Follow Ma Nishtana on Instagram, Twitter and website! Seth Furst's Amazon page DropoutTV's live D&D - Dimension 20 TribeHerald Jews and werewolves article

This week, the Bagels recap "Curb Your Enthusiasm's" Jewy season start; "The Nanny" as an anchor in the conversation about Jewish representation on TV; and the collective apology we all owe to Monica Lewinsky after watching "The Impeachment." In honor of the 50th anniversary of movie-musical "Fiddler on the Roof," Erin and Esther discuss the roots of Jewish geography Anatevka while they recast the classic for 2022 and beyond.

This week's melange of media includes Nora Ephron Autumn, Rachel Bloom's upcoming projects and what it would take for media programming to help curb antisemitism. Plus, Esther sort of spoils a movie that's been out since 1999 and Erin brainstorms about Jewy Halloween costumes. Finally, Esther gets to talk about "Supernatural," and Erin introduces her new Halloween-themed segment. Relevant Links: Werewolf Bar Mitzvah PaleyImpact: The Role of Entertainment and Social Media in Combating Antisemitism Hunters Season 2 Buffy the Vampire Slayer- Halloween episode Hey Alma's Jewish take on Nancy Drew Adam Rose dancing "Supernatural" Everybody Hates Hitler

Is the Academy Museum erasing or omitting Jews from the Hollywood narrative? Erin and Esther make some recommendations for a Jewish exhibition at the new L.A. museum and consider what Mel Brooks might include in his upcoming "History of the World Part II." Plus, the bagels talk about William Shatner going to actual space; the Star Trek exhibit at L.A.'s Skirball Cultural Center; Jewish space lasers; Jewish astronauts; and Dave Chappelle pitching a project called "Space Jews." Plus they talk about actress Sarah Podemski ("Reservation Dogs") and her Jewish and Native background.

Erin and Esther had a star-studded Hollywood adventure weekend! They served as extras in a synagogue scene for a Netflix movie; visited the new Academy Museum; and brunched with celebrities to benefit Second Nurture's efforts to support people who are fostering/adopting children. This episode also contains more representation conversations, and discussion of Sarah Silverman's recent comments about non-Jewish actors playing Jews. Erin comes down hard on the new "Rugrats" reboot on Paramount+ and Esther manages a speed round that's actually speedy for once.

Is a sukkah made of bagels acceptable in Jewish law? It is in Jewish podcast law! Welcome to the virtual sukkah lovefest as the Bagels welcome special guests (ushPODzin!)—and Jewy writers' room-in-formation—Jodi and Yechiel from the 2MovieJews podcast. Looking at the whole world through a Jewy lens, the foursome pitches concepts for Sukkot-themed movies and TV shows. Later, they share their celebrity Sukkot guest lists in a modern interpretation of Ushpizin, the invocation of ancestors as Sukkah guests. Follow 2MovieJews on social media @jodibee (@jodibeek on Instagram), @yakhoffman and @2MovieJews. Follow Erin and Esther on social media @estherK, @ebenmoche and @thebagelreport.

In honor of Yom Kippur, Esther and Erin are asking TV characters to apologize to other characters/audiences/The Bagel Report itself, and the co-hosts admit that they may need to repent for their comments about "Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist." Plus, the movement around #CancelTheActivist; a new Jewish superhero; looking for Jews on "Grey's Anatomy"; defining what Teshuvah (repentance) looks like for Midge Maisel and more. Judd Nelson is Jewish! Vu Le Article Rachel Sumekh/SwipeOut Hunger/The Activist Advot Project's lessons on Teshuvah PJ Grisar's article about Whistle

It's our last episode of the old Jewish year, so it's time for the Bagels to get real about spiritual resolutions and think about how our lives have changed since last year: Esther takes us on a tour of her complicated brainspace and Erin talks about her new beginnings and what she's looking forward to. Plus, saying goodbye to Ed Asner and 5781, New Year's puns and some bad, partially improvised parody lyrics to recap the year that was with its plethora of Jewish content and opportunities for pop-culture-infused Jewish meaning. https://jewishjournal.com/judaism/190337/simanim-signs-new-year/ (2016) https://www.hebrewhelpers.com/welcome-to-the-80s-the-5780s/ (2019)