Schmuckboys
Schmuckboys is the hottest new jewish podcast in town. Hosted by the dynamic duo, Libby Shayo and Marla Friedson, this show will take you on a journey through the complexities of Jewish identity and how it affects our everyday lives. Whether you're a young professional trying to navigate your career path or struggling to find love in the Jewish dating world, this podcast is for you. Expect to hear juicy personal updates from the hosts about their dating lives and get insider tips from a diverse range of guests from various Jewish communities. So buckle up, grab a drink, and get ready for some real talk on all things Jewish, dating, career, social media, and more! This is "Schmuckboys," and we're bringing the heat. New episodes every other Wednesday! Brought to you by the Jewish Journal.
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Influencing the Creator Economy ft. Gigi Robinson
07/30/2025
Influencing the Creator Economy ft. Gigi Robinson
After a brief summer hiatus Marla and Libby are back with some very exciting updates. Marla shares a huge turn of events in her relationship updates and how a canceled trip to Israel turned into spontaneous decision to explore France instead. Libby shares about a fun cruise and an unexpected meaningful conversation with strangers. The girls introduce Gigi Robinson, a dynamic digital creator and personal branding expert. Gigi shares her humorous and unexpected love story that began during a last minute New Year's celebration , illustrating how love can find you when you're least prepared. She also explores the journey of building a personal brand through platforms like LinkedIn, sharing practical advice about creating authentic online presences. They also talk about antisemitism in social media and how they've dealt with it. Gigi shares tips on how to help empower individuals to become influential in their fields, emphasizing the impact of meaningful work over mere metrics. You can find Gigi on social media @itsgigirobinson and Schmuckboys @schmuckboysofficial.
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"Get Ya Hotdog Influencer Here!" ft. Jonah Fialkow aka @jewishjonah
05/22/2025
"Get Ya Hotdog Influencer Here!" ft. Jonah Fialkow aka @jewishjonah
This week on Schmuckboys, Marla and Libby start of sharing a bit about what they've been up to the last few weeks including a funny yet stressful situation when Libby's phone almost got eaten by a bus. The two then welcome their guest for this week Jonah Fialkow aka JewishJonah on Instagram. Jonah shares about his journey being a diehard Cubs fan who transformed a summer job at Wrigley Field into a thriving content creation career. Starting as a vendor at 18, he shares his story of gaining unexpected fame with videos showcasing the behind-the-scenes world of sports and music events. Jonah talks about how he has reached fans worldwide, connecting them to Wrigley Field and the Cubs in surprising ways, inspiring Halloween costumes and public recognition. The group continues with an engaging discussions on cultural identity and the power of social media influence. Jonah, shares how his connection to Judaism has evolved over time. With a social media handle like "Jewish Jonah," he candidly talks about embracing his identity despite initial concerns from his family and how even though his content wasn't Jewish related, he felt compelled to speak up. They then explore the dynamics of dating across different cities, and end with a funny challenge where the girls make Jonah be a vendor for foods that you most likely wouldn't find at a baseball game. Follow Jonah @jewishjonah and Schmuckboys @schmuckboysofficial on Instagram.
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How to Build Your Brand & Your Dating Profile ft. Aliza Licht
04/23/2025
How to Build Your Brand & Your Dating Profile ft. Aliza Licht
This week, your schmuckgirls are back with a very special and interesting guest but of course they start you off with their weekly updates. Marla and Libby share about their Passover holiday and what they broke the holiday with and discuss fun upcoming plans. Post-Passover catch-up includes indulging in food, quality time with loved ones, and upcoming events like FIDF gala and anniversary cruise. They then welcome best-selling author and award-winning marketer, Aliza Licht! (0:09:23) She starts off sharing about how one blind date has turned into her 24+ year marriage and her unexpected shift from pre-med to fashion and PR. (0:18:26) - Aliza then shares about how she worked through multiple roles in fashion industry, taking risks to follow dreams and eventually ran a huge Instagram page known as DKNY PR Girl. (0:21:51) - She then discusses her move into starting her own podcast and crazy stories of how she unintentionally got her guests talking about topics they weren't supposed to. (0:31:49) - The trio then discuss about personal branding and how to stand out on social media. (0:37:04) - Aliza then shares about how she's worked to balance her brand with her desire to speak up for her community and how she faced backlash for not staying silent after October 7th. (0:53:47) - In the fun world of dating, Aliza analyzes Marla's Hinge profile and gives tips on how to optimize your personal brand on dating apps. You can follow Aliza on Instagram @alizalichtxo and Schmuckboys @schmuckboysofficial.
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Make Up & Mikvahs ft. Allison Chait aka Shabbos Brushups
04/10/2025
Make Up & Mikvahs ft. Allison Chait aka Shabbos Brushups
This week Libby and Marla are bringing you a guest that might look familiar to you but before they get into that, they share some life updates! Libby reminisces on the anniversary of Jack's proposal while Marla delivers a surprising twist in her dating life. The two then discuss Passover, sharing stories and strong opinions on Passover foods. They then welcome make up artist, Allison Chait aka Shabbos Brush Ups. The three then explore the beauty industry with a unique twist—Shabbos makeup. Allison discusses how religious guidelines intertwine with beauty routines, and how that shapes a Jewish woman's identity? She also talks about the transformative power of spiritual rituals like the mikvah, and how she's helped women feel more comfortable in participating. Allison then shares about the positive experience she had at a makeup show where she received much more love than hate. The group ends with a fun game and of course asking Allison to describe a Schmuckboys. You can follow Allison @shabbosbrushups on Instagram.
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"You Want to Enjoy the Mundane" ft. Ami Kozak
03/20/2025
"You Want to Enjoy the Mundane" ft. Ami Kozak
This week we're bringing you an exciting episode beginning with the launch of Libby's new creative consulting business. Libby celebrates one month of working independently and shares about her journey of embracing new opportunities and attending events like the ADL conference and TikTok gatherings. She details a bit about what her new creative consulting company offers like unique packages for creators and brands, including behind-the-scenes event filming and social media strategies. Switching gears, Marla gives a major relationship update and discusses the importance of open communication and maintaining a strong connection amidst a busy life. They then welcome their guest, comedian Ami Kozak! (Note this episode was recorded a few months ago so some comments are slightly outdated). They continue with an exploration of Jewish identity, comedy, and music. Ami reflect on the challenges and joys of navigating a modern Orthodox Jewish upbringing, working in both music and comedy, and the power of social media. They dive into Ami's controversial debate with Candace Owens as well as the surprising antisemitism that broke out after October 7th. The conversation also touches on societal pressures in dating, the dynamics of "schmuck culture," and the importance of authenticity in relationships.
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Delivering Content & Babies ft. Miriam Ezagui (& Baby Messody)
03/10/2025
Delivering Content & Babies ft. Miriam Ezagui (& Baby Messody)
Join us as we make our return to the podcast after a brief hiatus filled with personal life events and some time to recharge. We share updates on our recent activities, including Marla's memorable Valentine's Day getaway and a fun trip to the San Diego Zoo. With a commitment to bringing you more diverse and unique discussions within the Jewish community, we introduce our special guest, Miriam Ezagwi. Miriam, a prominent Jewish TikToker and labor and delivery nurse from Brooklyn. In this episode, Miriam shares her journey from focusing on baby-wearing content to addressing Holocaust misinformation and embracing her Jewish identity online. She discusses her passion for labor and delivery nursing and how her experiences as a mother have shaped her empathetic approach with patients. Listen in as we discuss the balance between personal life and professional passion, and how these aspects can coexist and enrich one another. As we continue, we navigate the growing presence of Orthodox content on social media, discussing both the benefits and challenges that come with it. Miriam shares her unexpected journey as a content creator, connecting with diverse audiences and the significance of positive representation and education about Judaism online. We wrap up the episode with a lively game of "Jew or False," where we address common myths about Judaism. Join us for an engaging episode filled with insights, stories, and a touch of humor that defines our podcast. (0:00:14) - Life Updates and Fun Family Outings (0:13:32) - Jewish identity, labor and delivery nursing, and motherhood coexist and enrich each other. (0:27:29) - Orthodox Jewish matchmaking, social media, viral content, and community reactions to online growth and representation. (0:32:44) - Jewish content creator's unexpected journey on TikTok and Instagram, connecting with diverse audiences and addressing myths about Judaism. Follow Schmuckboys @schmuckboysofficial on all platforms and Miriam @miriam.ezagui
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How to Find a Love That Lasts ft. Aleeza Ben Shalom
01/21/2025
How to Find a Love That Lasts ft. Aleeza Ben Shalom
Marla and Libby share their weekly updates, including a special announcement that they're running for the World Zionist Congress with Aish Ha’am, you can help vote for them at the link below! Marla gives major updates on her dating life and shares the craziness of first time staffing a birthright trip which included people getting kicked off. They welcome back one of their favorite repeat guests, Aleeza Ben Shalom, whose new book Matchmaker, Matchmaker is out January 21st! Aleeza shares a fun relationship update about a double date with her husband that resulted in a fun run-in at the restaurant. They then discuss dating post Oct-7th, if Aleeza has noticed any shifts among the dating culture in the Jewish community. She then shares some of her favorite topics that she hits on in her new book, including the classic “date ‘em til you hate em”, and newer topics like how to find a high quality human, soulmate clarity, "you can only move as fast as the slowest person" and maybe her most controversial take - the 5 date challenge - avoiding physical touch for the first 5 dates. The group then discusses dating anxiety and Aleeza gives tips on how to deal with it. They end with a game of date em or hate em and discuss further into Aleeza's 5 date challenge. She then shares what to look out for, both good and bad, when searching for a partner. Vote Here for Marla & Libby in the WZC: You can find Aleeza on social media @aleezabenshalom on all platforms and her new book "Matchmaker, Matchmaker: Find Me a Love That Lasts" is out Tuesday, January 21st and available on Amazon, most major book stores and online at You can find Libby & Marla on Instagram @schmuckboysofficial.
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From Popstar to Podcaster ft. Margarita Lyadova (aka People Jew Wanna Know)
12/19/2024
From Popstar to Podcaster ft. Margarita Lyadova (aka People Jew Wanna Know)
Back this week, Marla shares updates on the guy she's been seeing and her upcoming birthright staffing trip. Libby talks about she helped partake in a surprise proposal and her fun travels witha Camp Nai Nai Nai cruise, and how she feels that recently with multiple friends, there's been something in the dating air. Their guest this week is Margarita Lyadova of 'People Jew Wanna Know' (so be sure to head over to her podcast after to listen to our episode). She starts off with her dating update of the week, and quickly gets into the details of growing up in Ukraine before it was fully developed. She talks about the things that really shocked her when her family immigrated to America, like free water everywhere and being able to drink tap water in many places. They then talk about her child stardom in Ukraine and what it was like growing up Jewish there. Margarita then shares the importance of how to treat immigrants and help them retain their dignity. Marla then inquires from Margarita to go deeper into what it really means to seek asylum in the U.S. and what the process looks like. They also talk about how Jewish organizations work to help Jews in need within their community even when they're total strangers. Margarita then gets into the creation of 'People Jew Wanna Know' and some of her favorite guests. The trio then gets into the most fun topic of the episode - dating! They then end witha game of 'Cute or Cringe.' Check out @peoplejewwannaknow on Instagram! And don't forget to checkout their newest episode!
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Breaking Barriers ft. Zach Sage Fox
12/05/2024
Breaking Barriers ft. Zach Sage Fox
Marla and Libby are back with maybe their most exciting, fun and intriguing episode yet., (00:00:00 - 00:04:00)With the upcoming holidays, they share their suggestions for gifts for that special someone in your life, whether you’re just starting to date or you’ve been together for years. (00:04:00 - 00:04:55) Libby gives her relationship update of the week, sharing about spending the holidays with Jack as a married couple and an upcoming trip with Camp Nay Nay Nay. (00:04:55 - 00:31:40) In a twist of a events that hasn’t happened in a while, Marla shares a surprising Schmuckboy story she recently encountered that will leave your jaw dropped. She then shares a more positive relationship update of the week. (00:32:45: -00:36:04 ). - Marla and Libby welcome Zach Sage Fox to the podcast. Zach shares about his recent dating encounters and the pros and cons of people knowing who he is before even going out like Jewish grandmother’s being obsessed with him. (00:36:04 - 00:44:23) Zach shares about his Jewish identity growing up and how his family and upbringing has shaped who he is today. He shares a crazy story about his grandfather getting turned away from the US border, and how he had to push a fruit card for years in South America before immigrating to the U.S. He then talks about the bullying he dealt with and how switching to a Jewish school made things better for him. (00:44:23 - 00:59:19) They trio then talks life post-October 7th, how it changed Zach’s identity, his decision to take on this activist role and how his previous producing experience helped him to get to where he is now. He shares about his spirituality journey and also the disappointment he felt when a lot of his heroes let him down in the wake of October 7th. (00:59:19 - 01:06:55) The conversation pivots to Jewish dating, where the trio discusses the varying issues surrounding dating within the community. They also talk about all the Jewish events happening and the fatigue that can sometimes arise from the non-stop parties and fundraisers. He shares a funny story about people not recognizing him when he dressed as himself for a Halloween party. (01:06:55 - 01:16:50) Getting back into Zach’s work, they discuss his street interviews and he shares about some surprisingly positive conversations he’s had during filming. (01:16:50 - 01:37:22) They then dive deep in Zach’s most dangerous video, Wild Wild West Bank. They find out how he was able to film there, what it was like, and how he was eventually able to recover footage that he was forced to delete when his life was being threatened. (01:37:22 - 01:46:45) Zach gives his two cents on how to be an activist and how to use your skills to help with the cause. They end with a game of Cute or Cringe. You can follow Schmuckboys on social media @schmuckboysofficial and keep up with Zach @zach.sage on Instagram and TikTok.
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Color War Queen ft. Chloe Hechter
11/20/2024
Color War Queen ft. Chloe Hechter
The first guest episode of Season 4 is here! With a lot of new listeners, Marla and Libby give you a quick introduction of themselves before giving their relationship updates of the week. They then welcome Chloe Hechter! Chloe has recently blown up on TikTok and Instagram spreading laughs through classic Jewish summer camp and college life skits. She talks about how she's navigated growing her following while trying posting both Jewish and secular content. Libby and her share in the meaningfulness of having partners who are supportive of their content creation. She talks about growing her page, imposter syndrome, and how being a theater kid has helped her. Chloe also explains how she deals with hate on her videos. They then talk about common issues in Jewish dating and how to deal with them. She then shares some crazy dating stories and about her Jewish identity. They end with a camp version of Cute or Cringe. You can follw Chloe @chloehechterr and the podcast @schmuckboysofficial
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Introducing: Libby Amber Shayo
11/07/2024
Introducing: Libby Amber Shayo
Welcome back to Season 4! In this first episode, we welcome a new co-host....well sort-of. Mazel Tov is in order as Libby Amber Walker is now Libby Amber Shayo! This episode Libby goes into all the details of her wedding day, from funny jokes, to the nerves, to the advice she was glad she followed. Tune in now!
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A Jewish Warrior, On & Off The Battlefield ft. Noy Leyb
08/29/2024
A Jewish Warrior, On & Off The Battlefield ft. Noy Leyb
On what might be the last episode of Season 3, the schmuckgirls are giving you all the updates! Libby recaps her fun bachelorette weekend in Atlantic City. Marla gives updates on getting back into the dating game. And for their last episode, they bring IDF reservist, activist and educator, Noy Leyb. Noy talks about the positive he's seen come out of a post-Otober 7th world and how the Jewish community has come togther. They also discuss the fatigue that many are feeling in many areas though. He shares about hiss Jewish upbringing and the different antisemitism he faced growing up in Canada. They then discuss how he came to be a name in the Jewish activist space and the pros and cons that have come from it. He talks about how he was able to share content while in Gaza by sending videos to a content team he created. The trio then talk about Jewish dating post-October 7th and Noy also shares about the difficulties of trying to date during war time. They also share about the focus that Jews put on celebrating and staying positive even through difficult times. Noy ends by sharing his definition of Schmuckboy. You can follow Noy @noyleyb and follow Schmuckboys @schmuckboysofficial
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Early Hanukkah Gift ft. Michael Valdes (@hotjewishenergy) & Danielle Brody (@jewsindoodles)
07/31/2024
Early Hanukkah Gift ft. Michael Valdes (@hotjewishenergy) & Danielle Brody (@jewsindoodles)
The Schmuckgirls are back with their first duo episode! Before getting into it with their guests, the girls give updates on their lives from wedding planning and dating. This week they bring on Michael Valdes aka Hot Jewish Energy and Danielle Brody aka Jews in Doodles, host of Mitzvah or Shanda and together the two of them co-wrote "Hot Jewish Hanukkah." In their updates, Danielle reveals a new serious relationship and their meet-cute and Michael explains the dynamic of paying on dates within the gay community. The duo explains how they connected through the internet and immediately hit it off in their comedy creator minds. They collaborated on "Hot Jewish Hanukkah" - a funny modern version of the Hanukkah story made for adults. Michael and Danielle both share about their Jewish journeys. Michael grew up in a more religious world, but never felt he fully fit being part Cuban and part Persian. Building his online presence though, he started to reconnect to his Jewish identity. And it's been his goal for everyone to feel welcome in the Jewish community no matter who they are. Danielle grew up less religious but got more connected to her Judaism after going on birthright. They then take turns sharing some of their wildest Jewish geography stories. Danielle and Michael go on to share about some of the issues within the Jewish dating world. Connecting to the current state of the world, they then discuss how they balance their fun/comedic content with also addressing antisemitism. Michael then shares about his hope and dreams of peace and how he just wants to help shed light. They also share things they wish non-Jews understood about Jews. They end with a game of Hot or Not. You can find Michael on Instagram @hotjewishenergy. Danielle Brody @jewsindoodles and Schmuckboys @schmuckboysofficial
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Making it in Music ft. Sean Hurwitz
06/27/2024
Making it in Music ft. Sean Hurwitz
Marla and Libby have been beyond busy but they're back with another great episode of Schmukboys. Libby shares about how her wedding planning has been going so far, busy but exciting as they're planning a wedding in just 5 months. From engagement party to wedding dress shopping, there's been lots to do. Libby also shares about her fun experience celebrating her bithday and attending Camp Nai Nai Nai, a weekend of Jewish summer camp for adults. She also talks about the scary experience of visiting the Nova Festival memorial exhibit in NYC on the same day that there were people protesting violently outside. Marla and Libby talk about the importance of being proudly Jewish during this time and how it adds another layer of meaningfulness during this time. Marla then shares about her updates on she's been focusing on work and putting dating a bit on the back burner. She then shares a crazy Jewish geography story about her and her friends meeting a a random Jewish guy in Vegas, going to his wedding at 4AM and then seeing him at Shavuot dinner weeks later. The girls then welcome their guest, Sean Hurwitz, a guitarist for Smash Mouth, Enrique Iglesias, and Nick Carter just to name a few. Sean talks about feeling a lot of support for the Jewish people while on tour with Nick Carter in South America and how he was pleasantly surprised. He then shares about growing up in Israel in a somewhat religious family and how religious or not, the culture in Israel is just being Jewish. They then discuss how he met his wife through OkCupid and about what's okay or not okay when it comes to complimenting other people when you're in a relationship. Sean talks about finding his love for music through his parents but also through the movie Back to the Future. He talks about how to be successful and how he built up his career through networking, helping, and connecting to others. Sean dives deeper into his experiences playing with different bands and shares some of his most memorable moments, like playing with Smash Mouth in New Zealand and with Enrique igleases in Israel. He also talks about playing for the troops in Iraq, and how that was a crazy experience for him because as a child in Israel, he would have to go into bomb shelters when Iraq was attacking Israel and then 20 years later seeing Saddam Hussein's palace. They talk about the silence from music industry after October 7th. The group ends with a game of cute or cringe and a short discussion on what is Schmuckboy.
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Modern (Orthodox) Dating ft. Mikey Greenblatt (@jewishvibes)
05/09/2024
Modern (Orthodox) Dating ft. Mikey Greenblatt (@jewishvibes)
The Schmuckgirls have BIG news this week. MAZEL MAZEL because Libby and Jack are engaged! A full debrief episode to come, but in the meantime Libby gives a little preview of how the engagement went down. Marla shares dating updates from the past month. The girls discuss dating app profiles and common mistakes that men make. Marla also shares her comparison between dating in NY vs. LA. This week they welcome Mikey Greenblatt, aka jewishvibes on Instagram. Mike starts by sharing the meet cute of meeting his girlfriend on a line not to be confused with online. He shares his strong options against gold Jewish star chains and suggested men wear kippers because that’s what made his girlfriend like him. He talks about his Jewish journey and how going to yeshiva in Israel guided him down a more religious path. He discusses about how he got to be involved with the popular jewishvibes instagram page and how him and his co-creator realized there was a market for modern-orthodox Jewish comedy. He talks about he doesn't love the typical bagel and lox comedy and thinks it's overdone. He talks about his stand up journey, starting, ending it, and ultimately choosing to get back into it. He talks about how Eli Lebowicz inspired him and showed him you can bring Orthodox Judaism into comedy and how the two of them and Ami Kozak started JSketch. He talks about how he enjoys performing Jewish comedy for non jews because he gets to educate them and humanize judaism. He talks about the importance of being funny about Judaism without bashing judaism. He shares about his connection to torah and how it also helps make him a better comedian. He shares that the likes content but that it also hurts society. When it comes to social media, he feels that people will find anything to get angry about and he usually ignores the comments. He talks about dating in the Jewish community, specifically on the UES and in the modern-orthodox world. They end with a game of mensch or schmuck. You can follow Mikey and his comedic journey at @jewishvibes and @jsketch on instagram.
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Getting REAL ft. Carly Weinstein
04/02/2024
Getting REAL ft. Carly Weinstein
After a brief break due to Marla's last minute trip to Israel, the girls are back and didn't want to make you wait until a Thursday release. Libby shares about Maxine's wedding, Purim festivities and fun restaurant experiences. Marla shares about her trip to Israel and updates in her dating life. This week the girls are thrilled to welcome Carly Weinstein! She talks about Jewish geography and her typical NYC dating life. She shares about how she went from competing in gymnastics to starting her first blog in high school and kept it going through college even when other people looked down upon her for it. She also talks about the importance of being honest and vulnerable on social media especially with how difficult the internet can be. The Schmuckgirls dive into Carly's Jewish background and she shares about what her Jewish identity looked like as a kid versus now as well as the importance of her Jewish culture and how she made friends with Israelis through a penpal program. She also shares insight into how Jewish creators have fought back against antisemitism on TikTok. They end with a game of Cute or Cringe. You can find Carly on Instagram @carly_weinstein and Schmuckboys @schmuckboysofficial.
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Authentic Chaos ft. Brandon Edelman aka bran_flakezz
03/05/2024
Authentic Chaos ft. Brandon Edelman aka bran_flakezz
This week, the Schmuckgirls are happy to have on Philly influencer and content creator - Brandon Edelman aka Bran_flakezz. (Please note - this episode was recorded prior to Oct 7th.) With 605K followers on TikTok, we discussed how he got into content creation, getting over those initial nerves of people you know seeing your videos, and making the jump from a full-time job to full-time creation. He spoke about his experience filming on the Barstool reality TV show, Project Verified, where he ended up making it to the top 2. The trio discuss how reality TV has changed over the years as well as how to deal with burnout as a creator and how to set up certain boundaries when sharing about your personal life online. Brandon then shares about his funny meet-cute with his boyfriend, Josue. They also discuss recognizing when you might have to seek out new spaces and friends to meet the type of people you're interested in. Brandon shares about dating and finding support within the LGBTQ+ space. He also shares about how Birthright helped him to reconnect to his Judaism and remind him of the importance of the community it gives you. They end with a game of Cute or Cringe. You can find Schmuckboys on instagram @schmuckboysofficial or email them at and you can find Brandon on Instagram and TikTok @bran_flakezz
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Just Us Ft. Us
02/22/2024
Just Us Ft. Us
This week the Schmuckgirls bring you into the group chat with a no-guest episode. They give you a deeper look into their social and work lives as well as diving deep into dating updates. They chat about life after October 7th, issues dating in LA and NYC, how dating rules should be canceled and more! To submit questions, stories, advice, you can email or DM us on instagram @schmuckboysofficial.
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So A Rabbi Walks into a Comedy Club ft. Menachem Silverstein
02/01/2024
So A Rabbi Walks into a Comedy Club ft. Menachem Silverstein
This week, we are thrilled to have on our friend, comedian, and rabbi Menachem Silverstein. He starts off with a beautiful story of how his neighbors came together after a Jewish home was broken into on his street. Menachem shares about what it was like growing up in a religious family and how he started his career in the entertainment industry. He shares the meet-cute story about meeting his wife on the subway and gives insight into issues that come about in dating in the religious world. The girls inquire about how Menachem has dealt being in the comedy world with the rise of antisemitism and how he handles comedians with opposing views. He also shares about what it's like to raise Jewish kids during a time when being visibly Jewish can feel scary. He also talks about his journey within screenwriting from avoiding writing Jewish stories to realizing that it's important to write what you know. The girls end with a game of 'Kosher or Treif." You can follow Schmuckboys on Instagram @schmuckboysofficial - Menachem @menachemsilverstein and to send in suggestions, questions, dating stories you can email
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From Fashion to Jewish Passion ft. Lizzy Savetsky
12/28/2023
From Fashion to Jewish Passion ft. Lizzy Savetsky
This week the Schmuckgirls bring you a special episode with the one and only Lizzy Savetsky. She shares about her Jewish identity and growing up as on one of the only Jews in her town in Texas. Lizzy also discusses her family's recent trip to Israel which took place over October 7th and how she handles parenting young Jewish children during these difficult times. She shares how she turned her social media from a fashion influencer page to Jewish activism and how it became clear that that was her priority. She also tells the girls about how she met her husband and how they ended up on the same religious level even though they started in different places. The three discuss the fight over social media and how it's been to deal with the silence from friends and organizations, especially from women's groups. You can follow Schmuckboys on Instagram @schmuckboysofficial and Lizzy Savetsky @lizzysavetsky.
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48 Hours in Israel ft. Adela Cojab
12/07/2023
48 Hours in Israel ft. Adela Cojab
On the second episode of our Israel mini-series, the Schmuckgirls have their first repeat guest - Adela Cojab. In our previous conversation with Adela, she discussed how she sued NYU for antisemitism and won. And that precedent she set is more important now than ever. The girls discuss how current college students are combatting antisemitism on campus and the difference in her experience suing NYU a few years ago vs. the students suing their colleges now. She also shares about her decision to turn her personal Instagram page into a full-fledge activist page. They talk about the digital war and how Jews will unfortunately always be outnumbered. Adela also shares about her 48 hour trip to Israel in which she had the opportunity to walk through the kibbutzes that were terrorized on October 7th as well as hear from survivors directly. She's also shared how she's been processing the difficult trip and advice she has for other Jews to get through this difficult time. The girls end with a brief conversation about dating during this difficult time for the Jewish community and how the conflict has been affecting Jewish dating. You can follow Schmuckboys on Instagram @schmuckboysofficial and email us your questions/suggestions at - You can find adela on Instagram @adelacojab
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Bring Them Home ft. May Perez
11/13/2023
Bring Them Home ft. May Perez
trigger warning *this episode contains some graphic descriptions of the horrors of October 7th* The Schmuckgirls are back with Season 3 but this time, things look a bit different. While we will get back to fun dating-filled episodes soon, it felt important to us to use our podcast to help share about the stories and work from different Jewish activists. So to start off season 3, Libby and Marla are bringing you a mini-series related to all things Israel and antisemitism. Our first guest is May Perez, an Israeli actress, singer, and dancer whose been working tirelessly to raise awareness for the over 200 hostages in Gaza. In this episode, May shares briefly on her experience in the IDF as well as what it means to be a woman in the Israeli army. She also tells the stories of some of the very brave and smart Israeli women who helped to save countless lives on October 7th. She then discusses how Palestinian women in Gaza are treated by Hamas, as well as some of the horrific ways Israeli women were specifically targeted in the Oct 7th attack. The trio also dives a bit into how to deal with people on social media who don't know what they're talking about. May hammers in the important of sharing and speaking up for the hostages and for humanity. You can learn more by visiting: You can follow Schmuckboys on Instagram @schmuckboysofficial or send us an email at
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The Social Media System ft. Stefanie Yunger
07/26/2023
The Social Media System ft. Stefanie Yunger
The last episode of Season 2 is here! The schmuckgirls show off their new comfy shirts and cute hats from Yonatees. If you're looking for cute, fun, apparel or merchandise to show off your Judaism, checkout the links below. The girls discuss some of their favorite moments from the past season and how much things have changed (and in some ways stayed the same) over the past year. They discuss how mindsets between men and women change over time when it comes to making commitments. The girls also discuss the idea of being alone vs dating and if it's just a defense mechanism to not feel the need for anyone. For the last episode of the season the girls welcome the hilarious and talented Stefanie Yunger! She gives updates on her marriage and shares some controversial opinions about Italian food. The trio dives into Stef's childhood and how she realized she wanted to act and make people laugh. She also discusses growing up in a Miami and being surrounded by different cultures and how that turned into a love of playing with different languages and accents. They also talk about the struggles with social media not allowing people to ever make mistakes despite that being part of the human experience and how an anti-growth society can be dangerous. The girls also talk about how in dating, people can judge too quickly based on other people's opinions without forming one of their own. Stef shares the cute story of how her and her husband met. She goes on to talk about a recent break from social media and how content creators don't always have the support they need to take a break when starting to burnout. She shares in detail about some of the issues she has with Instagram and their algorithms and how they treat creators. They also discuss about making content for yourself and not always based on what your followers want but on what makes you happy. She talks about the importance of self-love and how supportive her family was of her content break. They also discuss the importance of Shabbat in this day and age of constant content consumption. They talk about the connection between Judaism and social media and how there can often be an emphasis on growth and not enough emphasis on the importance of being temporarily stagnant. Stef shares about her proud Jewish identity and how it's changed throughout her life. They end with a game called "5 Speedy Spoofs with Stef" - where they give her scenarios to perform in the voice of her different characters. You can find Schmuckboys on Instagram @schmuckboysofficial, email and find Stef on Instagram @stefachka. At Yonatees, we believe that life with a Jewish heritage can be playful, surprising, and fun. We believe that faith, like bread, is best served fresh, even while our values, like wine, come with a serious vintage. We bring you high-quality apparel, gear, stickers, and more. We aim to serve as ushers: guiding you in small ways toward an optimistic and faithful time in this world.Links:General items - Antisemitsm -
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No Longer Seeing Other People ft. Ilana Dunn
07/12/2023
No Longer Seeing Other People ft. Ilana Dunn
Libby and Marla are back and excited about their new launch with the Jewish Journal! They give some brief intros about themselves to help their new listeners learn about who they are. They then give updates about what's going on in their personal lives. Libby has an upcoming talk with Hadassah Magazine and Marla survived a car accident - so all good things! This week the girls are thrilled to welcome Ilana Dunn, a dating expert herself who will no longer have to deal with Schmuckboys as she recently got engaged. Ilana shares her unexpected journey into the dating podcast world and how she grew her audience. The girls discuss how they talk to their audience without revealing too many details about their dates. Ilana shares about how her and fiance first met and her connection to the Jonas Brothers which was also a big part of their relationship. Ilana also discusses where she sees her dating podcast path going now that she's engaged. The girls also ask Ilana about her experience co-hosting a dating podcast with a guy she had previously dated. The girls discuss dating smarter and how sometimes we're at fault for allowing ourselves to stay with people who don't treat us right. Ilana shares about her new venture with friend Carly Silverman to help set people up in a more casual and comfortable way. After discussing dating, the girls get into Ilana's connection to Judaism and how her identity changed when she first went off to college. She shares a funny story about convincing her mom to agree that she could marry NIck Jonas despite him not being a member of the tribe. They end with a game of Dating Do's and Don'ts!You can find Schmuckboys on Instagram @schmuckboysofficial and Ilana Dunn @ilana.dunn and @seeingotherpeople and @itslifeinprogress. Email dating questions to [email protected]
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Matchmaker Matchmaker, Make Me a Match ft. Aleeza Ben Shalom
06/28/2023
Matchmaker Matchmaker, Make Me a Match ft. Aleeza Ben Shalom
Marla and Libby are back this week and this time they're making major headlines! The Schmuckgirls are thrilled to announce that they are now under the distribution of the Jewish Journal! They are extremely excited for their new partnership and everything to come but it's still business as usual! Libby shares about fun upcoming cruise plans with Jack, Marla decides to keep her dating life more on the down-low and both girls share about fun upcoming events in NYC and LA. Their guest this week in their final installment of Jewish Matchmaking interviews (for now), is the one and only Aleeza Ben Shalom!Aleeza shares about how she got casted on Jewish Matchmaking and her thoughts before and while filming. She also talks about how she got into matchmaking in the first place and how it has always come natural to her. The girls discuss potential problems that arise when matchmaking and how Aleeza deals with it and how matchmaking for TV added another layer of difficulty. She also shares about fun and meaningful experiences that audiences didn't see on Netflix. The girls end with a game of "Trust Your Doubt or Go Out" and put Aleeza to the test to see what she would consider to be dealbreakers.You can follow Schmuckboys on Instagram @SchmuckboysOfficial and email them to submit your dating (or Jewish) questions/comments/advice to .
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A Microdose of Love ft. Harmonie Krieger
06/14/2023
A Microdose of Love ft. Harmonie Krieger
The schmuckgirls are back with another episode in their Jewish Matchmaking series! They start off giving exciting updates like Libby's 25th birthday, her bonding with Aleeza Ben Shalom, and Marla's weekend back on the east coast. They talk about the fun, youthful energy that Harmonie brought to the show and she discusses how she's not afraid of being her real self. They discuss revisiting dating people that you've previously gone out with and how things can be better after both people have grown. Harmonie also shares about the ways Aleeza changed her perspective on dating. The girls debate communicating over voice notes, text, phone calls or Facetime - both from a romantic and friendship perspective. Harmonie shares the fun story about how she first found out about Jewish Matchmaking from a matchmaker friends of hers in LA. She talks about the deep connection she felt to Aleeza and how she truly felt like a light in her life with all the struggles she was dealing with during the show. The girls discuss a topic they've frequented before, the drinks date vs. coffee date debacle and Harmonie shares about how she's learned to enjoy a more casual date vibe. Harmonie then turns the interview back on Libby and Marla, asking them about their opinions on the show. She also spills the tea on some off-camera time with Aleeza as well as fun moments that didn't make it past the cutting room floor. They end with a game of "ALEEZA APPROVED or BYE" - where Harmonie has to decide if certain situations are worth sticking around or if it means kicking a guy to the curb. Follow Schmuckboys on Instagram @schmuckboysofficial and Harmonie @harmoniekrieger
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The Eyebrows Seen Around The World ft. Dani Bergman
06/01/2023
The Eyebrows Seen Around The World ft. Dani Bergman
The Schmuckgirls are back with their next episode in their Jewish Matchmaking series! This episode they welcome the outgoing Dani Bergman. They discuss her famous eyebrows and looking at dating like it's just going out with a friend. Dani gives a look into how she ended up in Miami and also talks about her busy but fun work life. She shares how she found out about Jewish Matchmaking from a Facebook group and how her move to Miami really helped to propel her life forward in multiple ways. Dani talks about her experience on the show and meeting with Aleeza and how the show had to navigate not just finding a match, but people willing to go on TV. She also shares the story being the "hectic" hat. The girls dive a little bit into the David missing Dani's birthday fiasco and then move on to a more meaningful conversation about why a show like Jewish Matchmaking is so necessary. Dani also shares some of her biggest takeaways from the show and what she learned from Aleeza. The girls end with a game of "This or That." You can find Schmuckboys on Instagram @schmuckboysofficial and Dani @danimbergs. Send all your dating questions, stories, advice to [email protected]
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"No Abs, No Cindy." ft. Cindy Seni
05/31/2023
"No Abs, No Cindy." ft. Cindy Seni
After a brief hiatus, the schmuckgirls are back with an episode you won't want to miss! Libby shares about her experience at a content creator event and upcoming celebrations for the big 25. Marla gives some big updates in the dating department and the two discuss dating a nice guy vs. the right guy. She also talks about her recent trip to Spain with Olami, meeting Jews from all over the world. The girls then bring in the first guest in their series of bringing on the cast of Jewish Matchmaking, the amazing Cindy Seni!Starting off, Cindy discusses how rockets flying into Israel affect dating and how it forces people to get creative when you can't always go out but also don't want a date at home. They also discuss Aleeza's term "mystery in your history" about whether there might still be a connection in Cindy's past. Cindy then shares about her experience moving to Israel and the girls talk about how Americans and Israelis feel about living in each other's countries. Cindy then talks about how she first got acquainted with Jewish Matchmaking, whether she had been into reality tv prior to the show and her previous experiences with matchmaking. She also discusses working with Aleeza and what she's taken away from her experience on the show. The girls also talk about the importance of the show as a way to portray Jews in a positive light as well as their connection to Israel. They end with a game of "Aleeza Approved or Bye!" You can find Schmuckboys on Instagram @schmuckboysofficial and Cindy @israelwithcindy. Send all your dating questions, stories, advice to [email protected]
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The Right Kind of Persistence ft. Jack Shayo
05/03/2023
The Right Kind of Persistence ft. Jack Shayo
This week Libby and Marla give their usual updates and they are extra ecstatic for their guest! Jack Shayo AKA Libby's boyfriend joins the girls this week for a fun episode. He tells the story of how him and Libby met and gives an interesting perspective on how he was persistent, in a cute not cring-ey, kind of way when they first started talking. Jack discusses his opinions on dating apps, having never been on them himself and also shares about what it's been like to date someone with a growing social media presence. Libby and Jack share advice for couples that are in the first couple years of their relationships and what they think are the top 3 most important things to have with your partner. The trio finishes off with a game called "Couples Competition" where Marla tests how well Libby and Jack know each other.
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(Don't) Curb Your Judaism ft. Eli Leonard
04/19/2023
(Don't) Curb Your Judaism ft. Eli Leonard
The Schmuckgirls are back this week with some fun updates and discuss how the Passover holiday went. They then bring on the hilarious comedian, Eli Leonard. They debate how far away should an ex move after you break up. Eli shares about his journey to become an actor and comedian and talks about his time working on Curb Your Enthusiasm. He even shares some fun stories about his best moments working with celebrities. He also talks about the importance of making the most of an opportunity when it's handed to you. The trio also discuss performing to more religious audiences and Eli shares about his experience navigating that for the first time. They also talk about developing Jewish identities and Eli talks about antisemitism in the world of comedy and how he's dealt with non-Jewish comedians making jokes that he didn't think were their place to make. The group ends with a fun game of "Cute or Cringe."
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