Bagels Supreme: Airing Out Our Grievances for a Jewy 2026
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It's 2026 and the bagels are using Festivus as a metaphorical sage so they're ready for 2026. Esther and Erin start with what's out, and what's in for Jewish trends in entertainment... Hot rabbis...OUT.....authentic Jewish encounters between celebrities...IN. As awards season begins, the pair shares musings on the portrayal of Jewish identity in films like "Marty Supreme" and "Is This the Thing On?" and discusses Jewish content scrutiny fatigue. Plus, is "Pluribus" both the most Jewish and un-Jewish show on TV right now?? More to come in 2026! Check out this week's...
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BONUS EPISODE: Tsures, Shnook, and Overlapping Dialogue w/ Raphael Bob-Waksberg
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"What is this a crossover episode???" Yes, listeners, it is! This week, Esther and Erin are featuring an episode of the , featuring friend of the pod and Raphael Bob-Waksberg, creator of Bojack Horseman and Long Story Short. The bagels spoke to RBW earlier this year about creating the most Jewy show on TV. In this episode, RBW discusses his Ashkenazi roots, exposure to Yiddish in pop culture, and how sharing specificity allows audiences to find universal connections. You can find Heritage Words anywhere you listen to podcasts. It's sponsored by the HUC Jewish Language Project and HUC...
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Lighting "31 Candles" for Hanukkah
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Writer/director/actor Jonah Feingold joins the bagels this week to talk about his new indie film "31 Candles," which blends a Hallmark Christmas movie with Jewish culture. The movie follows a 30-something New Yorker who becomes a bar mitzvah...only to win over his former camp crush, who is now a b'nai mitzvah tutor. The three also remember the legendary Rob Reiner and talk about his influence on Feingold's movies. "31 Candles" heads to an AMC near you on January 9th.
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What Do Jews Want From Nobody Wants This??
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What is Jewish identity in the world of Nobody Wants This, Netflix's breakaway romcom hit about a rabbi and his non-Jewish girlfriend? Joyful? Overly casual and simplistic? Emotionally and spiritually unattainable? Erin and Esther continue talking about Season 2, praising the characters' chemistry and the show's potential for future exploration of interfaith relationships, personal growth, and the complexities of Jewish identity. They also explore the representation of various Jewish practices and the challenges faced by interfaith couples within the Jewish community. ...
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These Bagels Want Nobody Wants This Season 2
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Nobody Wants This, Netflix's Jewy rom-com series, is back for Season 2, and the bagels are here for it. Not only did they binge-watch the show, but they also praised the show's portrayal of Jewish life, the depth of its Jewish female characters, and the show's realistic depiction of Jewish LA. Whether you watched the whole thing or checked out after 15 minutes, Esther and Erin think viewers should give this Jewish content a watch. Later, they shout out a Jewish indie project that also just landed at Netflix. Check out our recent coverage of Nobody Wants This and Bad Shabbos ...
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Sweet Bagels for a New Year
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This week, Esther and Erin are gearing up for the High Holy Days! But before they do, they talk holiday baked goods, particularly challah and bagels. For most of this episode, the bagels are on location, at NYBD Bakery, for a conversation with owners Lenny Rosenberg and Adaeze Nwanonyiri about the bakery's multicultural offerings. From red velvet kola nut cupcakes to Italian rainbow cookies, this episode is so sweet — as sweet as we hope the Jewish New Year will be for all of us. Shana tova! Check out these links!
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Long Story Short's Super Jewy Review
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This week, Esther and Erin break down some of their favorite moments from Netlflix' super jewy animated series "Long Story Short." The show is created by Bojack Horseman writer and showrunner Raphael Bob-Waksberg, so you know it will be funny, heartfelt, and real. They don't want to spoil it for you...so you have to watch so you can tell us what you think! This is definitely a show the bagels will be talking about in the future...so what are you waiting for? Listen, then go watch!
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Long Story Short...w/ Showrunner Raphael Bob-Waksberg
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This week, Esther and Erin spoke to TV writing genius Raphael Bob-Waksberg, known for shows like BoJack Horseman, Undone and Tuca & Bertie. The bagels chatted him up about his latest project: Long Story Short, an animated comedy about the Schwooper family. Jumping through the years, the series follows the Schwooper siblings from childhood to adulthood, chronicling their triumphs, disappointments, joys, and compromises. It's funny, heartfelt, and most importantly for this podcast, IT'S SUPER JEWISH. You can stream Long Story Short on Netflix on August 22nd. In the meantime, you can...
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Judas, Joel and the Multitude of Sequels
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This week, Esther and Erin discuss the Hollywood Bowl’s recent star-studded Jesus Christ Superstar and how, for a show about Jesus... it's pretty Jewish. They explore Billy Joel’s Jewish roots in a new HBO Max documentary and Erin shares her true feelings about Mel Gibson’s upcoming Passion of the Christ sequel. The bagels also break down the Jewish moments in Marvel's Fantastic Four, Happy Gilmore 2 and The Naked Gun.
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Shabbas Bagels
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After a total of three screenings of "Bad Shabbos," Erin and Esther break down the movie and praise its Jewish authenticity. They also discuss how the film portrays Jewish mothers in contrast to how Netflix's Emmy-nominated series, "Nobody Wants This," does. On doc watch: Esther recommends "Pee Wee as Himself," "Dear Ms." and "Tell Me Everything" about Barbara Walters, which emphasizes the importance of journalistic integrity and personal stories. Check out these links: DOC WATCH TRAILERS:
info_outlineWhat is Jewish identity in the world of Nobody Wants This, Netflix's breakaway romcom hit about a rabbi and his non-Jewish girlfriend? Joyful? Overly casual and simplistic? Emotionally and spiritually unattainable? Erin and Esther continue talking about Season 2, praising the characters' chemistry and the show's potential for future exploration of interfaith relationships, personal growth, and the complexities of Jewish identity.