Emotionally Raw Coverage

Jam-packed with carefully curated highlights from the first month (Episodes 1-20), this compilation offers listeners the chance to discover anew the wild, unfiltered journey embarked on by Amy and Dor since their chance meeting on October 7, as they grapple with the complex emotions of living in Israel in the midst of the War.  Thanks for tuning in! 🗣️ If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe...

Join Amy and special recurring guest Jonathan Gal for a spirited discussion that explores quixotic anti-Israel stances, responses from the feminist camp, and the dynamics of economies of outrage. Underdogs, white savior complexes, guilt shticks, hot girl energy, and even the movie Rudy come up in conversation as Amy and Jonathan attempt to unpack the trending support for Hamas among Western youth...

Special guest host Jonathan Gal drops in to playfully take Amy to task for canceling his recap segment. In a cheeky nod to recent statements by Israeli leadership, Amy emphasizes that it's not the time to talk about responsibility. They delve into dreams, nightmares, and even reference the Coen brothers' film, The Ballad of Buster Scruggs. In the midst of a seemingly nonsensical age with real-time...

The heartbreaking news of Shani Louk’s passing sets the stage for a reflective conversation weaving through the recent Torah portion, Amy’s proposal for a second Jewish State, and the meaning of ‘Israel.’ Amy shares perspectives from historical figures such as Baruch Spinoza, John Lennon, and Yoko Ono, as well as some surprising insights about Theodor Herzl. Amy offers a fresh take on 'as a Jew' a...

Step into the emotional crucible, from the sacred halls of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre to the echo chambers of the battleground of belief. As the ground invasion gets underway, Amy and Dor’s courageous emotional excavation proceeds.   Moral high grounds and the virtue signaling folk perched upon them come under scrutiny, exposing the pitfalls of echo chambers and the sharp sting of betrayal....

From Jewfros to Jew hatred, Amy and Dor plunge into the weight of history amid distractions and news updates. Casual banter about personal style morphs  into a raw reckoning with intergenerational trauma, and the pressure for Jews to be 'good victims’ and ‘just get over it.’ Amy questions if history repeats itself, and finds solace in Haskel Lookstein's 1985 book, Were We Our Brothers' Keepers?, e...

Dor's wild night sparks a fiery debate when he asks Amy and special guest host Jonathan Gal “Are we the bad guys?” No punches are pulled in this emotionally charged heart-to-heart as Jonathan and Amy lay bare their pain, confusion, and even resentment over being vilified for defending their home.  In a raw exchange, the hosts share their struggles with feeling demonized by the outside world, the p...

Embark on a transatlantic journey through time as special guest Jonathan Gal, the voice of recaps (Episodes 5-13), joins Amy in a captivating conversation. They navigate personal anxieties, delve into historical movements, and reflect on the enduring Jewish experience of being "on the run" from oppression for millennia. Jonathan candidly shares his fears, as a father, husband and resident of an ag...

Traversing the unpredictable currents of the present landscape, Amy and Dor formally introduce themselves to the audience, sharing personal desires, political aspirations, and offering a resilient vision for the uncertain road ahead.  Against the backdrop of the looming threat of targeted missiles from Lebanon, Amy opens a window into her pragmatically anxious mind, tells us about her new bike, an...

Amy and Dor delve into a myriad of topics, from patriotism to PTSD to the wait for the messiah, weaving in humorous musings on linguistic improvements, and even pondering the function of coat check. Inspired by listener feedback, Amy reflects on survival, expressing a yearning to move beyond mere existence and embrace the fullness of living. They explore the theme of hope in challenging times, dra...

In the wake of President Biden's visit to Tel Aviv, Amy and Dor navigate the complex terrain of celebrity statements and silence, drugs, and gridlock, and ask whether it’s still okay to dream.  Amy follows up on a hot tip that some of the terrorists were possibly hopped up on an illicit synthetic methamphetamine called Captagon, inspiring Dor to ponder whether all drugs are created equal. Conversa...

Embark on a profound exploration of identity as Amy, an Israeli-American of Hungarian descent, invites listeners into her world as she reflects on her childhood in in the late 80s and early 90s in New York City—a time when cross-cultural friendships and diverse experiences shaped her understanding of belonging. However, the joy of those formative years stands in stark contrast to the divisive land...

Immersed in the enormity of the ongoing war and dumbfounded by the frenetic energy sweeping U.S. college campuses, Amy and Dor explore the contagion of joy, the limits of understanding, and potential paths through a hyper-fragmented world.  Drawing parallels to historical events like the Manhattan Project, Amy muses on the impossibility of comprehending everything, both internally and externally....

Amidst air raid sirens, Amy and Dor confront the complexities of family dynamics burdened by intergenerational and collective trauma, the harsh persistence of Jew hate, and the disturbing silence and equivocation from so-called allies.  They delve into unsettling obsessions with body counts and the incomprehensible denial of the October 7 atrocities despite video footage taken by Hamas terrorists...

Amy and Dor unpack the weekend's emotional rollercoaster, with anecdotes from their travels. Dor recounts the surreal mix of mourning and celebration at Keshet's funeral in the south and Amy pulls through a weekend traveling within, navigating the haunting specter of trauma in a time laden with triggers.  As more details of the gruesome atrocities come to light, they call out social media organiza...

In this poignant episode dedicated to Keshet (Hebrew for “rainbow”), Amy and Dor wrestle with the barbarism of the Re’im music festival massacre.  Ahead of driving south for his funeral, Dor recounts the story of Keshet, a vibrant young man who was one of the 364 civilians murdered at the Nova Festival. They remark on the stark disparity between the hippie community Keshet was born into and raised...

Amy takes things in a bit of a spiritual direction, expounding on the importance of healing, revealing more details from her past and her penchant for sentimental belongings. But Dor doesn't want to talk about new age stuff. He wants to talk about Biden's speech and how the United States of America has entered the chat! Everything feels like it's getting weirder by the day and Amy charges that eve...

Amy and Dor navigate the aftermath of their first fight, offering apologies and unpacking the complexities of their brand-new relationship forged under fire. With martini biancos in hand, they reflect on values, self-flagellation, tenderness, and open-hearted connections resurfacing in challenging times. They wonder aloud about the meaning of safety and reflect on mysterious sightings and quirky h...

As chilling details surface and the death toll reaches 1,000, Amy and Dor wrestle with a flood of emotions, seeking to make sense of events that defy comprehension.  Candid reflections unfold on parenthood in a scary world, so-called friends' newly revealed prejudices and Jew hate.  Dor shares the challenges of growing up and living in Israel, while Amy, a self-proclaimed reformed perfectionist, r...

As more news pours in, Amy and Dor grapple with a surge of emotions and the realization that they’re navigating uncharted waters with no playbook. Amy recounts the scene at a makeshift blood donation center earlier that day. Join them as they share strategies for self-regulation in the midst of an overwhelming reality and reflect on the importance of embracing emotions, the power of connection and...

Neighbors Amy and Dor meet for the first time in the early afternoon, seeking shelter at mutual friends during a tumultuous October 7. Later that evening, fueled by a mix of shock and spirits, they decide to start recording.   When they recorded this episode, Amy and Dor didn't yet know the dimensions of this fever dream, that this was the deadliest day for Jews since the Holocaust, or the bloodie...

What you're about to hear is unfiltered, unleashed, emotionally raw coverage from Amy Sapan and Dor Komet, two neighbors in South Tel Aviv who met on October 7, sheltering at a mutual friend's place. This is not the podcast to come to if you're looking for hard hitting journalism, facts or something really serious and heavy. Sometimes they nervously laugh. Sometimes they talk about things that are...