Badass Jews

0:00 Intro 0:40 Shana Tova and the Zoom synagogue 2:55 Does intermittent fasting count on Yom Kippur 4:55 Aaron's week: Lee Priest and RX Muscle 6:25 Welcome Barry Katz 7:55 The basement, the file cabinet, and Bob Newhart 11:55 Why every comedian needs a hit record 14:25 Seinfeld's whispering bit and going worldwide 17:55 Longmeadow, the Cohen name, and the bombed temple 19:55 Over-50 Birthright: painting bunkers in Israel 22:55 Israel's PR problem 26:55 "You're an A at killing and an F at marketing" 28:55 The pizza and the Coca-Cola 32:55 Building the Boston Comedy Club 36:55 The crowd work trap 41:55 Louie Anderson's rule: address what they're thinking 47:55 The challenge: 15 minutes, no crowd work 49:25 Lean into the bodybuilding 51:18 Why hockey has it right 53:07 "Your life will change forever" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosted by Aaron Berg and Jordan Rosengarten Badass Jews dives into the untold stories of Jews who don’t fit the stereotype. Alan Dershowitz, one of the most famous defense attorneys in American history. He taught at Harvard Law for 50 years, became their youngest full professor at 28, and has defended everyone from Claus von Bülow to O.J. Simpson to Donald Trump. He's written more than 50 books, including Chutzpah and The Case for Israel, and he's spent most of his career arguing that the most unpopular defendant still gets a lawyer. 0:00 Intro 1:00 Badass fights 2:29 Why Israel has the right to exist 4:28 Debate with Dave Smith 8:13 Growing up and education 11:49 College antisemitism 14:03 Tucker 15:00 Leaving the Democratic Party 18:00 Playing devil's advocate 21:36 OJ Simpson 23:00 Most interesting client 23:59 Why Jews become lawyers 25:17 Books 26:58 Last question Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosted by Aaron Berg and Jordan Rosengarten Badass Jews dives into the untold stories of Jews who don’t fit the stereotype. Can Jews fight? Leor Weiss joins Badass Jews to answer that question and talk about his journey from a troubled Jewish kid to a Jiu-Jitsu coach. We get into MMA, Krav Maga, Jewish stereotypes, getting bullied, and why Jiu-Jitsu became about much more than fighting. FOLLOW US: @badassjewspodcast @aaronbergcomedy https://aaronberg.com/ @jordanrosengarten https://www.jordanrosengarten.com/ @witzcomedytv https://witzcomedytv.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosted by Aaron Berg and Jordan Rosengarten Badass Jews dives into the untold stories of Jews who don’t fit the stereotype. Aaron Schulman went viral after videos of him crushing intense outdoor fitness challenges caught the internet's attention. Now, he joins Badass Jews to talk about fitness, faith, Jewish identity, and what it means to proudly be Jewish in today's world. Aaron discusses how he became religious, why fitness has brought Jews and non-Jews together, the rise of Jewish running groups, antisemitism, Israel, and how Jewish community can turn difficult experiences into something positive. FOLLOW US: @badassjewspodcast @aaronbergcomedy https://aaronberg.com/ @jordanrosengarten https://www.jordanrosengarten.com/ @witzcomedytv https://witzcomedytv.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosted by Aaron Berg and Jordan Rosengarten Badass Jews dives into the untold stories of Jews who don’t fit the stereotype. 03:37 – How Modi Became a "Mom’s Comic" 05:11 – Building a Fan Base in the Jewish Comedy World 09:20 – The Science of Working Out New Material Onstage 10:50 – Comedy and the Talmud: Elijah the Prophet’s Comedian Story 16:44 – What is "Mashiach Energy"? 18:32 – Modi’s Workout Regimen & Gym Gossip with Stan the Trainer 22:58 – Diet Secrets and Modi's Unique Pre-Workout Routine 26:24 – Going from Investment Banking to Stand-Up Comedy 45:46 – Spreading Joy and Navigating Modern Anti-Semitism through Escapism FOLLOW US: @badassjewspodcast @aaronbergcomedy https://aaronberg.com/ @jordanrosengarten https://www.jordanrosengarten.com/ @witzcomedytv https://witzcomedytv.com/ #BadassJews #Podcast #ComedyPodcast #AaronBerg #JordanRosengarten #NGSyndicate #Peptides #WeightLoss #Bodybuilding #Fitness #Health #comedy #WITZcomedy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosted by Aaron Berg and Jordan Rosengarten Badass Jews dives into the untold stories of Jews who don’t fit the stereotype. Dan Iwao and Jay Ryu from NG Syndicate become the first non-Jewish guests on Badass Jews for a deep dive into peptides, fat loss, bodybuilding, longevity, and performance enhancement. The conversation explores the rise of GLP-1 medications like retatrutide, why peptides have exploded in popularity, growing up in Korean households, the surprising similarities between Jewish and Asian cultures, plus we answer a listener's question. FOLLOW US: @badassjewspodcast @aaronbergcomedy https://aaronberg.com/ @jordanrosengarten https://www.jordanrosengarten.com/ @witzcomedytv https://witzcomedytv.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosted by Aaron Berg and Jordan Rosengarten Badass Jews dives into the untold stories of Jews who don’t fit the stereotype. Musician, advocate, and podcaster JopauL joins Badass Jews for a passionate conversation about Israel, the rise of antisemitism, and why he believes misinformation is driving today's political divide. JopauL shares his perspective on Zionism, the aftermath of October 7th, the war in Gaza, Jewish identity, and the battle over public perception in the age of social media. He also opens up about the personal and professional consequences of speaking out on one of the world's most polarizing issues. FOLLOW US: @badassjewspodcast @aaronbergcomedy https://aaronberg.com/ @jordanrosengarten https://www.jordanrosengarten.com/ @witzcomedytv https://witzcomedytv.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosted by Aaron Berg and Jordan Rosengarten Badass Jews dives into the untold stories of Jews who don’t fit the stereotype. IFBB Pro and nurse practitioner Dena Kranzberg, aka Dena the Diabetic, joins Badass Jews to share her incredible journey as a female Jewish bodybuilder living with Type 1 diabetes. From being diagnosed at just four years old to earning her IFBB Pro Card, Dena opens up about the discipline, setbacks, and mindset that has shaped her success. FOLLOW US: @badassjewspodcast @aaronbergcomedy https://aaronberg.com/ @jordanrosengarten https://www.jordanrosengarten.com/ @witzcomedytv https://witzcomedytv.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosted by Aaron Berg and Jordan Rosengarten Badass Jews dives into the untold stories of Jews who don’t fit the stereotype. This week we're joined by Gas Digital founder and The SDR Show host Ralph Sutton. From breakdancing in 1980s Brooklyn to having the FBI knock on his door and DJing at some of New York's most famous strip clubs, Ralph shares how a teenage fascination with computers led him on an unlikely journey to building one of comedy's leading podcast networks. We also explore Ralph's Jewish identity, entrepreneurship, New York's legendary nightlife, free speech, early computer hacking, and the lessons he's learned from decades in entertainment. FOLLOW US: @badassjewspodcast @aaronbergcomedy https://aaronberg.com/ @jordanrosengarten https://www.jordanrosengarten.com/ @witzcomedytv https://witzcomedytv.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosted by Aaron Berg and Jordan Rosengarten Badass Jews dives into the untold stories of Jews who don’t fit the stereotype. In this episode, comedian Daniel Bridge-Gadd joins Badass Jews for an unforgettable conversation about growing up Black and Jewish, playing Division I football, adoption, discovering his biological family, and building a career in stand-up comedy. FOLLOW US: @badassjewspodcast @aaronbergcomedy https://aaronberg.com/ @jordanrosengarten https://www.jordanrosengarten.com/ @witzcomedytv https://witzcomedytv.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices