Best Yakov Podcasts (2022)

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Maayon Yisroel

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Women’s Lunch & Learn – Yakov & Yisroel: Our Names As a People 39:45

6d ago39:45

39:45

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SdgRXJ3800MBy Rabbi Reuven Wolf

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Standup Comedy "Your Host and MC"

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Standup Comedy Starring Lois Bromfield and from Russia, Yakov Smirnoff Show #120 36:14

9d ago36:14

36:14

This is a fun one, a live recording of our 1983 New Years show. In those days we packed the show with amazing talent, and this show had Lois Bromfield, currently living in Germany; but who back then was a funny comedienne. She went on to write for and act on the "Rosanne" show. She also famously came out on the "Arsenio Hall Show" in 1992. Very fun…

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The Hodgepodge Hotel

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The Hodgepodge Hotel (2) - Ep. 28: Yakov Smirnoff 11:35

28d ago11:35

11:35

Standup Comedy "Your Host and MC"

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Karen Anderson TV Writer Interview and Comedy Set Show #121 1:02:14

1h ago1:02:14

1:02:14

Here is a terrific interview with Karen Anderson, who started as a standup comic at my clubs and ended up as Head Writer for the "Ellen DeGeneres Show", she also wrote for Arsenio Hall, Wyanda Sykes, "The Talk", and many other (over 50) TV shows, specials, and late night talk shows. She has had an amazing career, and is currently working on a proje…

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Inspiration for the Nation with Yaakov Langer

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Aliza Bulow: Triumph in the Face of Tragedy 1:49:38

3d ago1:49:38

1:49:38

Trigger Warning: We discuss suicide in this episode. Yaakov here, I encourage you to listen to this episode. It's one of the most powerful episodes I've ever recorded. Aliza is so strong. Aliza Bulow is the founder and director of Core, an organization that connects Jewish women and strengthens Jewish homes and communities. In addition, she travels…

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The Mondoweiss Podcast

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40. How Pro-Israel PACs are upending Democratic primaries 1:08:46

4d ago1:08:46

1:08:46

We are about halfway through the primary election season in the United States. This cycle has seen an explosive growth in spending from political action committees tied to pro-Israel lobby groups such as the American Israel Public Affairs Committee, or AIPAC. In this episode Michael Arria and I speak with Beth Miller from JVP Action and campaign co…

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The Hodgepodge Hotel

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The Hodgepodge Hotel (2) - Ep. 29: Phyllis George 10:40

5d ago10:40

10:40

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אחכה לו – See the Redemption, Touch the Geulah 1:56:58

6d ago1:56:58

1:56:58

https://youtu.be/GpxaPpVoyvoBy Rabbi Reuven Wolf

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Maayon Yisroel

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Tishah B’av – This Land is Our Land 1:44:57

6d ago1:44:57

1:44:57

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fQg9T5E6nLcBy Rabbi Reuven Wolf

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Maayon Yisroel

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הלכתא למשיחא – The Laws Pertaining to the Days of Moshiach 4:04:27

6d ago4:04:27

4:04:27

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eUXp9Zdi3oIBy Rabbi Reuven Wolf

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Maayon Yisroel

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Parshas Matos/Masai – A 3, A 4, & A 5 1:46:21

6d ago1:46:21

1:46:21

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dzi_RXLsNUoBy Rabbi Reuven Wolf

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Maayon Yisroel

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Matos/Masei – Menachem Av – Why Stubbing Your Toe IS an Existential Crisis 1:44:01

6d ago1:44:01

1:44:01

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eSOAA_5fSWA&t=1sBy Rabbi Reuven Wolf

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Standup Comedy "Your Host and MC"

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"Road Trip" Bob Worley Shares Travel Tips Bonus Show #52 4:55

2d ago4:55

4:55

Our comedy Friend Bob Worley shares his first of three special Bonus Shows all about his Worley Family Road Trip for August 2022. He has helpful tips and ideas to make your future road trip a success. Listen and laugh as Bob takes us on this unique journey. Hosted by: R. Scott Edwards Support the show…

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Inspiration for the Nation with Yaakov Langer

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R' Aryeh Lightstone: How the Abraham Accords Changed the Middle East & The World 1:08:47

7d ago1:08:47

1:08:47

Aryeh Lightstone served as the Senior Advisor to U.S. Ambassador to Israel, David Friedman, from 2017 to 2021. In that role, he was an integral member of the Peace to Prosperity team, leading the inaugural Abraham Accord Business Summit, directing the Abraham Fund, and serving as point person in the Middle East for the actualization of the Abraham …

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Inspiration for the Nation with Yaakov Langer

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Rav Nissan Kaplan: A Rebbi to the People 57:22

10d ago57:22

57:22

Rabbi Nissan Kaplan has been teaching thousands of students in the Mir yeshiva for many years. Today, he is the Rosh HaYeshiva of Da'as Aaron and surprisingly has a connection with so many of his talmidim. In this episode, Yaakov asks the Rav Nissan about the challenge of losing his wife, balancing a shiur of American and Israelies and epic stories…

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Maayon Yisroel

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Pinchas – Closest or Farthest – Here & Now, It’s Your Choice – Part 2 1:56:14

14d ago1:56:14

1:56:14

https://youtu.be/5k9uvWNRheQBy Rabbi Reuven Wolf

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Inspiration for the Nation with Yaakov Langer

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R' Steven Burg: CEO of Aish Global 59:55

14d ago59:55

59:55

Rabbi Steven Burg is the CEO of Aish Global, a worldwide movement committed to educating all Jews about Jewish wisdom through innovative programs and content, ensuring the vibrant continuity of the Jewish people. From his office at one Western Wall Plaza, Rabbi Burg oversees the Dan Family Aish World Center in Jerusalem, Aish.com, and branches and …

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The Mondoweiss Podcast

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39. The UN is investigating the root causes of violence between Israelis and Palestinians 38:42

16d ago38:42

38:42

In May, 2021, fighting broke out between Palestinian resistance groups in Gaza and the Israeli military. Three hundred Palestinian residents of Gaza were killed, including 66 children, and thousands more were injured. The United Nation’s Human Rights Council set up a Commission of Inquiry to identify the “root causes'' of the violence. On June 7th …

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Standup Comedy "Your Host and MC"

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Arj Barker Interview & Comedy Set from Austrailia Show #119 58:00

17d ago58:00

58:00

This interview with Arj Barker was a fun one...he is a very successful comic, star and writer of the "Marijuana Loges" (successful Off-Broadway Play that toured internationally) and now quite the celebrity in Australia, where he was when we recorded this. He shares how his career began, how it transitioned, and how he ended up a Star in Aussie Land…

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Inspiration for the Nation with Yaakov Langer

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Peas, Love & Carrots: Danielle Renov - Motherhood, Soul Food & The Holy Land (with guest co-host: Gitta Langer) 1:17:26

17d ago1:17:26

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Danielle is a wife, a mother and absolute food lover. She grew up in New York and moved to Jerusalem, Israel 15 years ago and has been trying to get life under control here ever since. That meant figuring out how to run basic errands, do the food shopping, and cooking in a place that does not translate everything into English (Its as if they don’t …

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Maayon Yisroel

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Women’s Lunch and Learn – Redeeming the Soul – Part 1 43:00

18d ago43:00

43:00

https://youtu.be/JpCcuHvQV_8By Rabbi Reuven Wolf

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RadicalxChange(s)

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Christine Lemmer-Webber: CTO of Spritely Institute, ActivityPub Co-Editor, and User Freedom Activist 1:40:19

20d ago1:40:19

1:40:19

In this exciting episode, Matt Prewitt speaks with the inquisitive and captivating Christine Lemmer-Webber, who is CTO of the Spritely Institute and whose lifelong work focuses on advocating user freedom. This philosophical and technical discussion focuses on the many ways to look at ethical methods of building technology without usurping the free …

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Maayon Yisroel

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Pinchas – The 3 Weeks in the Year 3333 from Sinai 1:14:08

20d ago1:14:08

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https://youtu.be/IfSj5-wYyWMBy Rabbi Reuven Wolf

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Standup Comedy "Your Host and MC"

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Fox Sports "Skip Bayless" via Impressionist Josh Rosen Bonus Show #51 4:48

21d ago4:48

4:48

Another terrific impression by Josh Rosen as he brings us a short conversation with Fox Sports analyst Skip Bayless, from his show "Undisputed". Enjoy this short conversation with Skip as he talks sports and shares his opinions, from Tom Brady to Lebron James...we hear it all! Hosted by: R. Scott Edwards Support the show…

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Inspiration for the Nation with Yaakov Langer

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Yossi Hecht: Wheelchair-bound But Boundless 59:36

21d ago59:36

59:36

In the summer of 2019, Yossi Hecht’s life was drastically changed. The doctors found a tumor in his spine and he needed a number of surgeries to remove it. One of the repercussions from such invasive surgeries, is that the ability to go to the bathroom can oftentimes be affected. With advice of his Rabbeim, he embarked on a campaign for individuals…

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The Mondoweiss Podcast

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38. Joe Biden goes to Jerusalem 31:59

22d ago31:59

31:59

Last week U.S. President Joe Biden met with senior Israeli and Palestinian leaders in a whirlwind trip through the Middle East. Biden had several top-level goals for this trip. He wanted to deepen connections between the U.S. and Israeli militaries, continue the so-called “normalization” efforts between the Israeli government and regional Arab stat…

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Standup Comedy "Your Host and MC"

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Standup Comedy Starring Ed Solomon, Bobby Slayton, and James Stevens lll Show #118 20:14

24d ago20:14

20:14

This is a fun show with three terrific comics and some radio promos from Laughs Unlimited. First, our comics are Ed Solomon; writer of "Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure", "Men In Black", and "Now You See Me". Plus the "Pitbull of Comedy" Bobby Slayton, and finally comic musician and impressionist James Stevens lll. And if that wasn't enough, I am s…

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Inspiration for the Nation with Yaakov Langer

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Judge Ruchie Freier: The Hasidic Superwoman of Night Court 1:11:45

24d ago1:11:45

1:11:45

Judge Rachel Freier, founder of Ezras Nashim, wears many hats on top of paramedic — not least of which is US Civil Court Judge. Elected as Judge in 2016, it was a step up from her career in law, where she was licensed to practice in New York, New Jersey and Washington DC. As a wife, mother, grandmother and longtime community activist, Ruchie — as s…

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Maayon Yisroel

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Pinchas – Closest or Farthest? Here & Now it’s Your Choice – Part 1 2:21:42

25d ago2:21:42

2:21:42

https://youtu.be/WA_IP8yv1B0By Rabbi Reuven Wolf

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Maayon Yisroel

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Dibur Vs. Machshava Women’s Lunch and Learn 45:21

25d ago45:21

45:21

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AENU50SuVSYBy Rabbi Reuven Wolf

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The Mondoweiss Podcast

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37. Arkansas' anti-BDS law was upheld in court. What happens now? 18:35

27d ago18:35

18:35

Last month a US court of appeals upheld an Arkansas law that prohibits state contractors from boycotting Israel. The 9-1 decision reversed a previous ruling that determined the law was unconstitutional. Despite the fact that over 30 states have adopted similar laws, it was the first full federal appeals court ruling on the subject. The decision was…

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Maayon Yisroel

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Yud Beis Yud Gimel Tammuz – Farbrengen 1:46:54

27d ago1:46:54

1:46:54

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yo2oZwbrLIYBy Rabbi Reuven Wolf

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Maayon Yisroel

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The Seat Is Vacant – Now What? 28:44

27d ago28:44

28:44

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vcCJZlAnYbMBy Rabbi Reuven Wolf

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Maayon Yisroel

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Balak 12/13th of Tammuz – The Selfless Self 2:03:35

27d ago2:03:35

2:03:35

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FeF720b8J9k&t=3sBy Rabbi Reuven Wolf

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Maayon Yisroel

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Shlach Inyan Ha’techailes – Part 3 2:20:03

27d ago2:20:03

2:20:03

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pc_RE-oXyeoBy Rabbi Reuven Wolf

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Maayon Yisroel

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Women’s Lunch and Learn – Parshas Chukas 44:07

29d ago44:07

44:07

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1dK0gSAVdyIBy Rabbi Reuven Wolf

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Maayon Yisroel

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Chukas/12th/13 Tammuz – Now You Can Be You 1:29:47

29d ago1:29:47

1:29:47

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aOz4lM-PEUgBy Rabbi Reuven Wolf

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Standup Comedy "Your Host and MC"

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Comedy Roundtable From Sacto Starring Comics Brian Diamond & Bentoni Show #117 44:39

1M ago44:39

44:39

This was fun, here in my Home town I was able to do a quick comedy round table with two local comics who both worked my stages and in Brian Diamond's case, went on to a 17 year comedy career. Bentoni, as a local comedy favorite, traded in his "wit" for a camera, and became the lead photographer for the Sacramento Bee Newspaper, and to this day shoo…

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Inspiration for the Nation with Yaakov Langer

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Dr. Rich Roberts: The Gvir of Lakewood 1:58:12

1M ago1:58:12

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Rich grew up as a reformed Jew and today he lives in...Lakewood. Today he is famous for running free chol hamoid carnivals, philanthropic donations and running campaigns for the political parties he believes in. In this episode, Rich discusses how he found God, saved his business from bankruptcy and turned it into a multi-million dollar company and…

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Standup Comedy "Your Host and MC"

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Jeff Altman on "TV Lite" w/Jack Gallagher Bonus Show #50 7:27

1M ago7:27

7:27

Short interview of famous comic Jeff Altman. He was a regular on the David Letterman Show, lots of TV commercials, and movies. He is being interviewed by comic Jack Gallgher on a short lived local TV show called "TV Lite" (NBC affiliate #3). Jeff was in town to perform at Laughs Unlimited and went off, as he usually did, on some strange topics. Enj…

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Maayon Yisroel

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28th Sivan/ 3rd of Tammuz – Moshiach – Have We Gotten Stuck? 3:39:48

1M ago3:39:48

3:39:48

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iw3kN9-GL14&t=178sBy Rabbi Reuven Wolf

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Maayon Yisroel

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Shlach – Inyan Ha’techailes – Part 2 1:36:05

1M ago1:36:05

1:36:05

By Rabbi Reuven Wolf

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Standup Comedy "Your Host and MC"

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Re-Boot Interview & Comedy by BBC Star Kelly Monteith Show #52b 47:03

1M ago47:03

47:03

I know you will enjoy the Holiday re-boot of a fun interview and comedy set by BBC Star Kelly Monteith. He had his own series in England for 6 years. Here in the US, he had a short lived CBS show and appeared several times on the Tonight Show with Johnny Carson. Recently in 2019 he was "re-born' with "The Real Geezers of Beverly Hills-Adjacent" and…

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Inspiration for the Nation with Yaakov Langer

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R' Benzion Klatzko: The Hollywood Rabbi & Founder of Shabbat.com 1:22:28

1M ago1:22:28

1:22:28

Rabbi Klatzko attended Telshe Yeshiva in Cleveland, Staten Island Yeshiva and BMG, and received his rabbinic ordination from Mir Yeshiva in Brooklyn from Rabbi Shmuel Berenbaum, ZTL. Rabbi Klatzko accepted an offer to serve as Rabbi of the 14th ave Agudath Israel of Brooklyn, New York and Shaarey Tzedek Congregation in Perth Amboy, New Jersey. Rabb…

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Maayon Yisroel