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:...

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, i...

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:...

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...

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"...

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...

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...

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 t...

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...

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: @badassjewspodcas...

Hosted by Aaron Berg and Jordan Rosengarten Badass Jews dives into the untold stories of Jews who don’t fit the stereotype. This week, comedian and author Jared Freid shares his thoughts modern dating, Jewish family chaos, relationship red flags, and the inspiration behind his new book Walking Red Flag. We break down dating in New York City, Boca Raton characters, commitment issues, Seinfeld, and...

Hosted by Aaron Berg and Jordan Rosengarten Badass Jews dives into the untold stories of Jews who don’t fit the stereotype. Comedian Ari Shaffir joins the show to discuss growing up Orthodox, leaving religion, anti-Semitism, comedy, and finding purpose outside of faith. We also get into Ari's meeting with Kanye West, his special JEW, the importance of community, and why it's necessary to question...

Hosted by Aaron Berg and Jordan Rosengarten Badass Jews dives into the untold stories of Jews who don’t fit the stereotype. Owner of the legendary Comedy Cellar, Noam Dworman, joins Badass Jews for one of our most personal conversations yet. Noam opens up about his father's legacy, growing up in Manhattan during New York City's roughest years, and the emotional discovery of a message from his late...

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 we talk with New York City hardcore legend Danny Diablo. Born and raised in Jackson Heights, Danny opens up about growing up Jewish in Queens, finding punk and hardcore at CBGB, and what life was really like in NYC during the 80s and 90s. We also talk faith, f...

Hosted by Aaron Berg and Jordan Rosengarten Badass Jews dives into the untold stories of Jews who don’t fit the stereotype. Comedian, author, and activist Judy Gold joins the show for a deep dive into cancel culture, anti-Semitism, modern activism, LGBTQ politics, and what’s changed in America over the last 30 years. Judy talks about coming out as a lesbian comic in the 90s, performing through bac...

Hosted by Aaron Berg and Jordan Rosengarten Badass Jews dives into the untold stories of Jews who don’t fit the stereotype. Bodybuilding legend Dave Palumbo joins the podcast for an honest conversation about steroids, the mental side of muscle obsession, and the psychology behind getting huge. Dave is the CEO and founder of RxMuscle.com, and owner of Species Nutrition. We get into growing up Jewis...

Hosted by Aaron Berg and Jordan Rosengarten, Badass Jews dives into the untold stories of Jews who don’t fit the stereotype. Comedian, impressionist, and musician Ami Kozak joins the podcast for a wild conversation about Judaism, comedy, and the chaos of modern internet politics. We talk Shabbat in the smartphone era, growing up Modern Orthodox, anti-Semitism online, Dave Smith, Candace Owens, cul...

Hosted by Aaron Berg and Jordan Rosengarten Badass Jews dives into the untold stories of Jews who don’t fit the stereotype. Professional boxer Brooklyn “The Big Deal” Barwick joins the show. From influencer fights with IFL and Barstool’s Rough N’ Rowdy to competing on the international stage, Brooklyn has built a 6–1 record with 6 knockouts — and is currently the only active Jewish female professi...

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, we sit down with IFBB Pro Marc Lobliner to explore the reality of bodybuilding—from performance-enhancing drugs and strict dieting to the discipline required to compete at a high level. Marc shares wild stories from inside the fitness industry, the dangers o...

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, we sit down with Kosha Dillz, a rapper and performer known for blending hip-hop with Jewish identity. From growing up in New Jersey with Israeli roots to jail time and addiction, and eventually performing with some of the world’s biggest artists, Kosha Dillz...

Hosted by Aaron Berg and Jordan Rosengarten Badass Jews dives into the untold stories of Jews who don’t fit the stereotype. Dr. Mike Israetel joins us — a PhD in Sport Physiology, bodybuilder, and co-founder of Renaissance Periodization. He’s built a massive following by breaking down training, diet, and performance with a mix of real science and brutally honest takes on what actually works in the...

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 sit down with Myron Sugerman, a former Jewish mob associate with deep ties to international gambling operations and organized crime history. From Newark to Nigeria, Myron shares stories of global hustles, slot machine empires, and life inside a world most people...

WELCOME TO BADASS JEWS 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, we sit down with Haim "The Israeli Batman" Gozali, an Israeli mixed martial artist and 3rd-degree black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Haim has competed in Bellator and BKFC, produced MMA events in Israel, and is President of ADCC Israel....