What The Frock?

This week’s episode of What The Frock? begins with the unthinkable. Rabbi Dave takes to the mic alone, shaken and grieving, to deliver a eulogy for his friend and co-host, Friar Rod, who he believes has passed away from a sudden heart attack. He reflects on their years of friendship, their podcast journey, and the irreplaceable presence Rod brought to every episode. It is heartfelt, raw, and deepl...

Good morning, America, how are ya? I’m Rabbi Dave, joined as always by the ever-caffeinated Friar Rod, and today on What the Frock? we’re opening the dusty file marked Permanent Record . You remember the threat: utter one wrong word in 7th grade and boom, your life is over. But where did that terrifying idea come from? And why has it followed us into adulthood, now repackaged as cancel culture and...

This week on What The Frock? , Rabbi Dave and Friar Rod take on the so-called top story of the week—no, not international conflict or political scandal, but a kiss cam moment at a Coldplay concert. What begins as bemused commentary quickly unravels into a deeper exploration of how news is chosen, shaped, and sold. Who decides what matters? Why do nonsense stories rise while real headlines vanish?...

This week on What the Frock? , Rabbi Dave and Friar Rod wade into deep moral waters with a question that’s dividing the conservative world: Does anyone actually care about the Epstein files? After President Trump declared “nobody cares,” the frocked duo takes him to philosophical task, exploring justice, trust, and the obligation to truth, even when it’s inconvenient. Along the way, they tackle ev...

This week on What the Frock? , Rabbi Dave and Friar Rod wade into the holy waters of absurdity with a story so bizarre it could only be real. When the Prime Minister of Armenia offers to prove his religious bona fides by flashing the head of the national church, our frocked duo cannot resist diving into the theological and anatomical madness. But that’s just the opening act. They also tackle Ameri...

This week on What the Frock? , Rabbi Dave and Friar Rod explore the unexpected brilliance of artificial intelligence… and its tendency to ignore instructions entirely. What starts as a simple rant about Glenn Beck’s A.I. paranoia turns into a hilariously absurd deep dive into a 1972 Italian gibberish song and a modern A.I.-generated bumper track that may or may not have written better lyrics than...

This week on What The Frock? , Rabbi Dave and Friar Rod light a match under the smoldering pile of modern discourse—and they brought marshmallows. From Dave’s eye-opening realization that his night-shift nurse wife didn’t know about Israel’s clash with Iran, to the chilling political violence in Minnesota that somehow missed the media memo, the duo tackles it all with their signature blend of wit...

Welcome back to What The Frock? , where the robes are real, the satire is sharp, and the heresy is bipartisan. In this week’s episode, It’s Fine… , Rabbi Dave and Friar Rod dive headfirst into the absurdity of modern life, starting with the battle of the broken states: Washington vs. California. Spoiler—Washington wins, and not in a good way. From a Pride flag kerfuffle at the state capitol to &qu...

What The Frock? – Podcast Introduction (150 Words) This week on What The Frock? , Rabbi Dave and Friar Rod explore the fiery temper of the sun and the flaky madness of humanity. Rabbi Dave kicks things off with a surprise medical drama, proving once again that technology may be smart, but it’s not very thoughtful. From there, the holy duo turns their gaze skyward as a coronal mass ejection threate...

This week on What The Frock? , Rabbi Dave and Friar Rod tackle the growing presence of artificial intelligence in our lives—from AI sermons and cloned voices to fake book lists and synthetic news anchors. With their trademark blend of humor, theology, and righteous skepticism, they ask the big question: how do you really know who's talking to you? Is it a friend, a preacher, or just a well-tra...

This week on What The Frock? , Rabbi Dave and Friar Rod tackle the fallout from Jake Tapper’s new book Original Sin , which bravely reveals everything we already knew—but couldn’t say—about President Biden’s cognitive decline. From media complicity to George Clooney’s suspiciously timed “epiphany,” the guys unpack how the press and the political class gaslit America into silence… until it was time...

This week on What the Frock? , Rabbi Dave and Friar Rod roll the dice—literally and figuratively—as they reckon with being hilariously wrong about everything. From the surprise passage of statewide rent control in Washington to the shock election of an American Pope (a White Sox fan, no less!), the divine comedy unfolds with sarcasm, snark, and a healthy dose of skepticism. Zeus even makes a cameo...

This week on What The Frock? , Rabbi Dave and Friar Rod take a no-holds-barred swing at the madness of the week! From the myth of the Pope Hammer to Trump’s controversial blue suit, from Washington State’s political implosion to a college sperm race you just cannot un-hear, the guys call it like it is — with humor, skepticism, and a healthy dose of rock ’n’ roll spirit. Plus: Deion Sanders, Shadou...

In this week's episode of What The Frock? , Rabbi Dave and Friar Rod set their sights on Hungary—yes, the land of goulash, Rubik’s Cubes, and oddly aggressive water polo. Discover why two-thirds of Hungarians are podcast addicts, why paprika is practically a religion, and why clinking beer glasses might start a diplomatic incident. With classic banter, a belly-rubbing statue, and Rabbi Dave&#3...

Washington's gone bonkers, folks—Rabbi Dave and Friar Rod are back to unpack the madness! In this episode of What the Frock? , the duo tackles Washington State’s bizarre new tax on dating apps (yes, they’re taxing “thingy”), the philosophical tug-of-war between divine will and prayer, and why you should never cook a steak in the office microwave. Plus, Rabbi Dave reveals plans for a cross-country...

This week on What The Frock? , Friar Rod joins in from Gatlinburg with tales of divine donuts and suspiciously foreign MAGA hats, while Rabbi Dave battles a 6mm kidney stone with nothing but prayer, pacing, and Costco water. The holy duo also weigh in on the upcoming Naked Gun reboot starring Liam Neeson—can it live up to the deadpan glory of Leslie Nielsen, or is it best streamed under sedation?...

Rabbi Dave is battling a kidney stone, Friar Rod is broadcasting from a borrowed headset in Georgia, and somehow the show still goes on! This week, the frocked duo tackles the government’s Signal app scandal, the anime art explosion sparked by Studio Ghibli AI filters, and a minor league baseball logo that’s... a bit too anatomical. From tech paranoia to baseball blasphemy, it’s a wild ride throug...

Spring allergies, legal absurdities, and subterranean TikTok fame—this episode of What the Frock? has it all. Rabbi Dave and Friar Rod tackle the politics of impeachment, the dysfunction of healthcare bureaucracy, and whether axing the Department of Education would actually improve anything. They also uncover the bizarre tale of a janitor turned bio-terrorist and a Virginia woman digging unauthori...

Who makes the best villain—Darth Vader, Hans Gruber, or…a high school track star with a baton? In this episode of What the Frock? , Rabbi Dave and Friar Rod break down what truly makes a great villain, from classic films to real-life politics. Are the best villains just misunderstood heroes, or do they embrace their evil? Plus, they tackle Chuck Schumer’s latest flip-flop, an airline seat showdown...

The Extended Version – because some stories just can’t be crammed into a soundbite. In this episode of What The Frock? , Rabbi Dave and Friar Rod break down the ongoing battle between long-form podcasts and short-form radio. Spoiler: they’re on the right side of history. Along the way, Rabbi Dave finally gets answers to his Lord of the Rings questions, Friar Rod dissects the Gene Hackman fiasco ,...

In this episode of What The Frock? , Rabbi Dave and Friar Rod pull on some serious Holmesian strings, unraveling everything from ancient biblical mysteries to modern media madness. Did Adam and Eve really last only nine hours in the Garden of Eden? And was it even an apple? The guys dive into how easily misinformation spreads—whether it’s Joy Behar calling Elon Musk “pro-apartheid” or the baffling...

Welcome to another irreverent, thought-provoking, and occasionally eyebrow-raising episode of  What the Frock? , where Rabbi Dave and Friar Rod take a chainsaw to the sacred trees of modern absurdity. This week, our fearless hosts dive into a smorgasbord of political and cultural insanity, with a special focus on the mind-boggling use of taxpayer money for, shall we say,  unique  purposes... and t...

In this episode of What The Frock? , Rabbi Dave and Friar Rod dive into everything from the Socratic method to modern-day political absurdities. They discuss the execution of Socrates, the consequences of a world devoid of critical thinking, and the strange intersection of current events and history. With plenty of humor and sharp commentary, the hosts tackle topics like Ukraine, the IRS, and even...

This week’s episode of What The Frock? is a wild ride through the absurd, the infuriating, and the outright hilarious. With Rabbi Dave and Friar Rod at the helm, we navigate a world where the Super Bowl is more of a sideshow, government corruption is business as usual, and a man once decided to live among goats just to escape the madness of modern life. The episode kicks off with the Superb Owl —o...

In this episode of What The Frock? , Rabbi Dave and Friar Rod tackle the madness of modern conspiracy culture, from the Blackhawk helicopter crash in D.C. to the internet’s obsession with turning every tragedy into a grand cover-up. They also roast NOAA’s ridiculous Groundhog Day rankings, debate government waste, and discuss the latest NFL officiating fiasco. Meanwhile, in Canada, an unfortunate...