Podcast Episodes

Pluribus’ and the Paradox of Peoplehood

In this episode of PopTorah, Rabbis Knopf and Olitzky explore the haunting and thought-provoking world of AppleTV+’s Pluribus — a series in which ne…

4 months, 3 weeks ago

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Bringing ‘Nobody Wants This’ Before the Beit Din

The rabbis are back in session! In this episode, Rabbis Knopf and Olitzky convene a Beit Din to deliberate the ethical, emotional, and existential q…

5 months, 2 weeks ago

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The Rabbis Are Kvelling for Tay-Tay

Taylor Swift is smiling, and so are we. In Life of a Showgirl, the world’s biggest pop star turns the page from heartbreak to happiness—finding m…

5 months, 4 weeks ago

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Extra! Extra! The Torah of ’The Paper’

What’s the role of a newsroom in an age of spin, clickbait, and fake news? The Paper — the new Office spinoff — takes us inside a struggling local n…

7 months ago

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Holy Harmony in K-Pop Demon Hunters

Netflix’s smash hit K-Pop Demon Hunters delivers more than catchy beats and dazzling visuals — it’s a story about guilt, redemption, and the courage…

7 months, 2 weeks ago

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‘Fantastic Four’ the World… or Just Your Family?

Before they’re the world’s greatest heroes, they’re a family — and family means hard choices. In Fantastic Four: First Steps, Marvel’s first family …

8 months ago

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Superman’ is a Super-Mensch

What if the real superpower isn’t leaping tall buildings — but refusing to harden your heart? In this episode of PopTorah, Rabbis Knopf and Olitzky …

8 months, 3 weeks ago

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Sound and Fury, Sisters and ‘Sirens’

In Netflix’s Sirens, myth meets modernity as ancient sea spirits crash into a coastal town’s contemporary chaos — leaving behind a trail of mystery,…

9 months ago

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Mind Over ‘Mountainhead’

Mountainhead,’ the sharp new HBO film from Succession creator Jesse Armstrong, stars Steve Carell, Jason Schwartzman, Cory Michael Smith, and Ramy Y…

9 months, 2 weeks ago

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‘Seasons’ of Love

In this episode, Rabbis Knopf and Olitzky dive into Netflix’s new dramedy The Four Seasons, a modern take on love, friendship, and the many seasons …

10 months, 1 week ago

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