Beyond The Circle

In this special live episode, Jonah Platt joins, host of Being Jewish With Jonah Platt , joins us on stage for an unscripted conversation about creativity, culture, storytelling, and life in the public eye. Recorded in front of an audience, the episode captures the energy, spontaneity, and connection that only happens in the room.

How do you explain someone's career that looks like a Hollywood highlight reel. Brooke 'Chef Bae' Baevsky is a celebrity private chef who creates healthy flavours and experiences for the likes of Adam Sandler, Kevin Hart, The Kardashians, Paris Hilton, Sarah Michelle Geller, Travis Barker and more. She is redefining modern food culture with her allergy-friendly, health-forward appro...

What does it mean to stay visible when the world feels louder and more divided than ever. In this episode, we sit down with Yechiel Jacobs, a creator, comedian and outspoken Jewish voice online, for an honest conversation about identity and the emotional cost of living publicly. He started with impressions. He found an audience. And somewhere along the way, the performance became purpose. We talk...

October 7, 2023, Noam Tibon received a message no parent ever wants to get. His son Amir, daughter-in-law Miri, and his two young granddaughters were trapped during the Hamas attack on Kibbutz Nahal Oz. What followed was a rescue mission now captured in the powerful documentary The Road Between Us . In this episode, Noam joins the podcast to revisit that day, reflect on family, fear, and resilienc...

On this episode of Beyond the Circle, we speak with Commander Chris Hadfield about more than just space. From teamwork that makes the impossible possible, to the dreams that push us beyond the horizon, to the community that connects us all, this conversation is about perspective, curiosity, and the stories that shape our world.  Tune in for insights, humour, and a few moments that might just make...

In this powerful episode, we sit down with Gadeer Kamal Mreeh to unravel the chaos unfolding in Syria, the plight of the Druze community, and the complex role Israel now plays in the region. Gadeer shares raw, on-the-ground perspectives, cutting through the headlines to reveal the human stories behind the conflict. This is a conversation about survival, identity, and the true meaning of peace in a...

Eitan Levine is a New York-based writer and comedian/human theme park. His work has been featured on Jimmy Kimmel LIVE, Late Night With Stephen Colbert, The Daily Show, Extra, Access Hollywood, The Kelly Clarkson Show and More. He’s also written for the New York Times, New York Magazine (The Cut), Amazon, Sony, and Reader’s Digest and has worked on creative projects with companies like Nike, Red B...

Daniel-Ryan Spaulding is a comedian known for his biting satire, viral characters, and unapologetic voice, onstage and off. He’s performed in over 40 countries, but it’s not just his comedy that’s made waves. In the wake of October 7, Daniel became one of the rare voices to speak out against antisemitism - boldly, clearly, and at a cost. In a time when college campuses are erupting with hate and m...

In this episode we sit down with Nim Shapira , director of the documentary Torn , which shines a light on the so-called “paper-arm” battleground that erupted in New York City after the Hamas attacks on October 7, 2023. When the “Kidnapped from Israel” posters - bearing names and faces of hostages - popped up across the city, they ignited heated confrontations, with activists both pasting them up a...

In this episode, we sit down with one of the greatest improv comedians of all time - Colin Mochrie, beloved star of Whose Line Is It Anyway? In a conversation that's as heartfelt as it is hilarious, Colin shares stories about his career journey, the power of improv, and finding joy through life's twists and turns. Tune in for a rare glimpse behind the laughter with a true comedy legend. 

In Conversation with Director Wendy Sachs, October 8 Documentary. Wendy Sachs brings a wealth of experience and storytelling expertise to OCTOBER 8. An award-winning filmmaker, Sachs directed SURGE (2020), which chronicled the historic 2018 midterm elections when a record number of first-time female candidates ran for Congress looking to flip their red districts to blue. She also directed LAND OF...