The Bagel Report

This week, the bagels chat with Rebecca Margolis, author of The Yiddish Supernatural on Screen: Dybbuks, Demons and a Haunted Jewish Past and Yiddish comedy in American film and television. She and the Bagels do a deep dive into the Yiddish language and how it finds its way into TV and film. Later, she answers Erin and Esther's questions about Dybbuks and why they continue to show up in supernatural spaces.

Only the Bagels know how to connect the Muppets, Broadway and SpermWorld. This episode's journey explores the history of the Muppets, the guest stars at Ben Platt's new Broadway show and the return of one of Esther's faves, Hacks. Esther and Erin also anticipate upcoming camp movies, are moved by Jerry Seinfeld's emotions, and talk documentaries, from SpermWorld to The Jinx. We also create our ultimate Jewish Pride Pop-Culture Playlist.

Check Out These Links:

Jim Henson Documentary

Hacks Season 3 on HBO

Jerry Seinfeld and Bari Weiss

SpermWorld and the NYT piece that inspired the doc.

The Jinx and The Jinx PART 2

This week, the Bagels are joined in the virtual studio by Emmy-winning comedian Rob Kutner. He shares his experiences writing on Conan and The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, as well as how he ghostwrote Marvel's meta-novel, Look Out for the Little Guy. Kutner also updates Erin and Esther on his latest project, God's Gang, a multicultural kid's series about superheroes, unity and peace.

Check out these links:

God's Gang: Full Episode

God's Gang Website

Look Out for the Little Guy Trailer

More on Rob Kutner!

Check out these Links!

Curb's Last Day on Set Dinner with The Parents Trailer Lena Dunham Learns She's Jewish Can You Feel the Dayen-ergy? Esther's Kenough Passover Kveller's Passover Parody Contest

This week, the Bagels were joined by Rabbi Sharon Brous, the founder of IKAR in Los Angeles. Esther and Erin asked questions about Brous' new book, "The Amen Effect: Ancient Wisdom to Mend Our Broken Hearts and World." The bagels and Brous touched on the value of community in the darkest of times while also finding moments of joy. The Bagels also recapped the Oscars and Rabbi Brous joined in on a pop-culture speed round.

You can find The Amen Effect at a bookstore --virtual or in-person-- near you.

Check out these links: Erin's Oscar Coverage

Rabbi Sharon Brous' Ted Talk

This week Erin shares her journey to the 96th Academy Awards and tries to explain all 2 hours and 46 minutes of Dune: Part 2 to Esther. Later, Esther and Erin remember comedian Richard Lewis who passed away last week at the age of 76. Esther recalls his recent Curb Your Enthusiasm cameos and other famous roles as well as his impact on comedy.

Check out these links: Follow Erin's Oscar coverage here (kfiam640.iheart.com)

'Dune 2' is set thousands of years in the future — so why does it feel like a parable about Gaza?

The Ally

Six Million Voices

Difficult People The New Look Coco Chanel's Nazi History Schindler's List Oral History -- The Hollywood Reporter

Seinfeld Schindler's List Scene Shabbat on Broadway Curb Your Enthusiasm Podcast

It's a new year and that means the return of Erin's favorite joke annually told by Esther. This week, the Bagels talk about the upcoming awards season, and learn more about Maestro "Lenny" as well as how musical conducting is a lens through which to view leadership. Erin and Esther issue a Shabbat dinner invitation to Alanis Morissette, who discovered her Jewish roots, and talk about Ava DuVernay's upcoming film, Origin. Plus, Jessica Seinfeld's Instagram posts about her trip to Israel with her famous husband; and celebrating The Amen Effect, the eagerly-awaited book by IKAR Founder Rabbi Sharon Brous. The kvelling is substantial.

Check out these links!

Are the Golden Globes Unlikeable?

Finding Your Roots: Born to Sing

Ted Talk Lead Like the Great Conductors

Hollywood Reporter: Maestro Howard Rosenman

Seinfelds Visit Israel

The Amen Effect Book Tour