Storied: The Untold Jewish Stories Behind Your Favorite Music

In the season one finale of Storied , host Benji Rosenzweig sits down with Emmy-winning comedian and cultural commentator Judy Gold for a lively conversation about The Beatles, Jewish identity, music history, and the power of art in turbulent times. Judy reflects on her lifelong love of The Beatles, how their music shaped her childhood, and how their shift from pop idols to cultural truth-tellers...

In Episode 13 of Storied , host Benji Rosenzweig sits down with Susan Silverman and her daughter Hallel for a compelling conversation about The Beatles, Jewish identity, and modern social justice. They discuss how socially conscious music shaped their lives, Susan’s experiences with Women of the Wall, and Hallel’s global advocacy at the intersection of liberalism and Zionism. The episode also expl...

In Episode 12 of Storied , host Benji Rosenzweig sits down with GRAMMY-winning singer-songwriter Joanie Leeds for a heartfelt conversation about The Beatles, Jewish identity, women who shaped music history, and the stories we pass from generation to generation. Joanie - known for her award-winning catalog of family music, including her newest album Ageless: 100 Years Young , inspired by her Bubbie...

In this episode of Storied , songwriter John sits down with host Benji Rosenzweig for a deep dive into the creative genius, collaboration, and legacy of The Beatles . From early piano influences and discovering the iconic black Beatles songbook to the enduring impact of McCartney’s melodies , Lennon’s edge , and George Harrison’s quiet brilliance , this conversation explores why the band’s music c...

In this powerful and deeply personal episode of Storied , Benji Rosenzweig sits down with Eitan , creator of the viral short film I’m That Jew — a project that has inspired millions around the world to embrace Jewish pride and identity without apology. -- Learn more about Storied : Follow us on Instagram , YouTube , Facebook Check out our upcoming live events on our website! Check out our sponsor ...

In this episode of Storied , host Benji Rosenzweig sits down with actor Andy Buckley — best known as David Wallace from The Office — for an unforgettable deep dive into pop culture, music history, and comedy. From childhood memories of spinning Meet the Beatles to walking the legendary Abbey Road crosswalk, Andy shares his lifelong love affair with The Beatles and why Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts C...

In this episode of Storied , host Benji Rosenzweig sits down with Jonah Platt — actor, Broadway performer, musician, and Jewish community advocate — for an inspiring and deeply personal conversation that bridges music, identity, and purpose . Benji shares the serendipitous story of how he discovered Jonah’s work on Instagram and went down a “45-minute rabbit hole” into his incredible career — from...

In this latest episode of Storied, Benji Rosenzweig sits down with David Manheim of the acclaimed Dopey Podcast to explore the crossroads of rock history, addiction, and recovery culture. From Lou Reed’s Jewish roots on Long Island to the raw groove of The Velvet Underground, they trace the ripple effect that carried through punk, grunge, and modern alternative music. The episode dives into how Bo...

In this powerful episode of Storied , host Benji Rosenzweig takes us behind the scenes of one of music history’s most iconic moments: The Beatles’ legendary 1965 Shea Stadium concert —the first outdoor stadium rock show ever performed. But what if we told you that the story of this watershed event also includes a deep and often-overlooked Jewish connection ? Benji sits down with Brent Berns , son...

In this thought-provoking episode of Storied , host Benji Rosenzweig sits down with actor, filmmaker, and activist Yuval David for a wide-ranging conversation that explores the intersection of pop culture, identity, and advocacy. From the Beatles’ subtle (and sometimes not-so-subtle) brushes with antisemitism and homophobia to the role of comedy in confronting hate, this episode examines how cultu...

Episode 4 of Storied takes us into the world of media personalities who didn’t just report on the Beatles — they helped launch their legend. Host Benji Rosenzweig shines a spotlight on Cousin Brucie and Murray the K , two wildly charismatic figures who served as transatlantic megaphones for the Fab Four’s arrival in America. Their impact went far beyond radio; they shaped the cultural zeitgeist th...

In this episode, we talk about everything from Holocaust education to our love for Beatles songs and how they could replace children’s music. We dive into some of Dick James' story and his involvement with the original Robin Hood show with the incredible Hannah Weinstein. We talked about the thrill the Fab Four must have felt getting on the show Thank Your Lucky Stars , and how George Martin was m...

In Episode 2, we talked to Leslie Cavendish, known in The Beatles world for his book The Cutting Edge: The Story of the Beatles’ Hairdresser Who Defined an Era.  This isn’t a story about Leslie, it’s Leslie’s story! As you will hear, Leslie shares his experience as The Beatles' barber. The history, the lessons, the behind-the-scenes. He talks about Vidal Sasson and his life as a visionary hairdres...

In Episode 1, we talked to Moodie Sandberg, who has hosted a weekly radio show on 88 FM in Israel about the Beatles.  We walked through the early years of the Beatles, from them playing Bar Mitzvahs in synagogues to the Cavern Club. As well as hiring Brian Epstein, Moodie shared a wide range of incredible stories.  In addition to hosting the Beatles radio show in Israel, Moodie is a former Knesset...

Storied: The Untold Jewish Stories Behind Your Favorite Artists