Menschin with the Boys

The World Cup takes center stage as Menschin' with the Boys reaches its 18th ("chai") episode. We break down the knockout rounds,  Yannis shares his unforgettable rain-drenched experience in Philadelphia, and we spotlight Jewish and Israeli connections throughout the tournament. Plus, Ethan Belchetz's first-round NHL Draft selection, Devon Levi's fresh start in Edmonton, J...

World Cup fever has officially arrived! The boys preview the 2026 FIFA World Cup and examine the Jewish connections to the tournament, including Team USA goalkeeper Matt Turner and a surprising training ground with a Jewish connection being used by Team Switzerland. They also break down the latest NHL award voting results, discuss the futures of Quinn Hughes and Jeremy Swayman, highlight rising pr...

This week on Menschin’ with the Boys , Montreal comedian and Canadiens in-game host Olivia Benaroche joins the show to discuss her journey through comedy, Habs fandom, surviving leukemia, Jewish identity, and what it's really like being an in-game animator at the Bell Centre. Plus, Jordan Stoopler and Yannis Harrouche break down Quinn Hughes’ future with the Minnesota Wild, Southampton FC’s s...

The playoffs are heating up and so is Menschin’ with the Boys ! This week, Yannis Harrouche, Matthew Cutler, and Jordan Stoopler break down all the biggest stories across the Jewish sports world. The boys dive into Quinn Hughes’ dominant NHL playoff run with Minnesota,  Zach Hyman and the Oilers’ disappointing exit, and the shocking NHL Draft Lottery result that sends the first overall pick to Tor...

The guys are back with a loaded show as the sports world shifts into playoff mode—and one name is stealing the spotlight: Deni Avdija . Fresh off a jaw-dropping 41-point performance in the NBA play-in tournament, Avdija has officially arrived. The boys breaks down his heroics, his growing superstar buzz, and what it all means as his Portland Trail Blazers head into a first-round clash with the San...

Menschin’ with the Boys celebrates its 13th episode and a milestone moment as the podcast officially “becomes a man.” From Bar Mitzvah memories and playful banter about coming of age, the celebration sets the stage for a meaningful and wide-ranging conversation with former tennis pro Noah Rubin. Noah joins the boys to reflect on his own Jewish upbringing (including a tennis-themed Bar Mitzvah!) be...

This week on Menschin’ with the Boys , we’re covering a packed slate of Jewish sports stories, starting with Team Israel at the 2026 World Baseball Classic The boys break down the highs, the tough losses (yes, that grand slam), and what it all means heading into the next WBC. Then, it’s all about March Madness . We spotlight the Israeli and Jewish players dancing in the tournament, including a Cin...

Team USA captures Olympic gold in men’s hockey for the first time since the Miracle on Ice, while the women’s final delivers another Canada-USA classic. The boys break down the dramatic Olympic finish, the Hughes brothers’ whirlwind media tour, and some standout performances from Jewish athletes in Italy. Plus, we preview Team Israel at the World Baseball Classic , examine Israel’s recent stretch...

Sportsnet’s Eric Engels joins us to talk about the Olympics and, of course, the Montreal Canadiens. What might the Habs do at the trade deadline? Eric shares his thoughts.  We also break down the first week of the 2026 Winter Olympics , the Artemi Panarin blockbuster trade from the New York Rangers to the Los Angeles Kings , the fallout from Super Bowl 60 and Deni Avdija’s All-Star debut Follow us...

After an extra week off, Menschin’ with the Boys returns in a big way. The boys break down the biggest stories across the NBA and NHL, led by Deni Avdija’s late All-Star voting surge, before turning their attention to Jewish athletes making waves across hockey, football, baseball, and tennis. The boys also preview the Israeli athletes to watch at the 2026 Olympic Winter Games, deliver a powerful h...

The boys return for their first episode of 2026 with a jam-packed slate of topics. From new NHL injuries to Olympic snubs to the NBA All-Star buzz captivating Jewish audiences, we break it all down. Plus, a look ahead to the 2026 ATP and WTA tennis season, a historic moment involving Sandy Koufax, the Minyan Spread and a Red-Sox themed D’Var Torah. Follow us @menschinwiththeboys on Instagram for b...

It’s a very special holiday bonus episode of Menschin’ with the Boys — and the perfect way to close out an unforgettable year in Jewish sports. We look back at the top Jewish sports moments of 2025 , from blockbuster trades and breakout seasons to emotional retirements and historic firsts. Plus, a revamped Minyan Spread , featuring Jewish sports futures and storylines to watch in 2026 and a powerf...

Jewish athletes dominated headlines this week—and Menschin’ with the Boys has every angle covered. We unpack Artemi Panarin’s surge, Jakob Chychrun’s record streak, Deni Avdija's historic run, and Danny Wolf & Ben Saraf’s Nets performances. They also preview Tulane’s first-ever CFP run with Jake Retzlaff, plus Zevi Eckhaus’s upcoming bowl game. Add the Minyan Spread, the story of boxing l...

We're breaking down Israel’s failed 2026 World Cup bid with Ha’aretz reporter Uzi Dann. We also attempt to unpack the mysterious Jack Hughes’ finger injury , before tackling other big NHL, NBA, and even NCAA storylines. Plus, our historical segment features a signature Mike Cammalleri moment (remember him?), the Minyan Spread, and a D’var Torah centred on the topic of perseverance.  Follow us...

Royalty is in the house this week on Menschin' with the Boys  as we are joined by the King of Jewish Baseball himself, Nate Fish. Israel Baseball Americas CEO and the manager of Team Israel at the upcoming World Baseball Classic shares insights into how roster construction is going ahead of the tournament in March, the state of Jewish baseball from a grassroots level, his stint as manager of...

It’s spooky season on Menschin’ with the Boys ! Yannis Harrouche and Jordan Stoopler break down a haunting October for Israel’s national soccer team — from Erling Haaland’s hat trick heartbreak to the missed opportunities that dashed its World Cup dreams. But it’s not all about frightful finishes: the guys spotlight Jewish standouts lighting up the NHL and preview a promising NBA season for Jewish...

The Boys are back for another episode filled with heavy-hitting sports talk, mixed in with some Jewish spirit. We take you through the highs and lows of October baseball, preview a record-setting NHL season when it comes to Jewish players and highlight some impressive performances on the pitch and the hard courts. Plus, our betting picks in the Minyan Spread, a Torah thought, and so much more. Fol...

On our debut episode, we break down Israel's surprising run at this summer's EuroBasket tournament, what's to come for the Israeli national soccer team in their quest to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and discuss the Brooklyn Nets' recent pair of Jewish draft picks. Plus, a salute to Bruce Pearl & Sandy Koufax and a whole lot more!  Follow us @menschinwiththeboys on I...