Keeping Jewish Weird
16 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago - ★★★★ - 64 ratingsKeeping Jewish Weird is a podcast about all the odd, obscure, underrepresented, and unexplored corners of the Jewish world. Join hosts Eryn Black, Isaac Brickner, and a slew of awesome guests as they bring their unique perspectives to the complex subjects of Jewish history, culture, spirituality, and identity.
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Episodes
Bonus Ep (Part 1) - An American Tail!
November 29, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 56.8 MBIt's a bonus episode, as Eryn and his special guest/best friend David talk about Don Bluth's 1986 animated classic, An American Tail! Stay tuned for part 2, a discussion about the 1991 sequel, An American Tail: Fievel Goes West.
An Interview With Comedian Andrew Tavin
November 24, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 62.8 MBHappy Thanksgiving, to those celebrating safely! It's another Eryn solo performance, as he interviews comedian Andrew Tavin. They talk pop culture, Andrew's religious upbringing, and comedy. Find Andrew at https://www.andrewtavin.com/ Catch him almost every week on his Instagram comedy show (with Griffin Newman), The Awooga Comedy Hour
The Marx Brothers, With Dan McCoy
November 04, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 55.3 MBEryn talks comedy and The Marx Brothers with Dan McCoy, cohost of The Flop House podcast and Emmy winning writer on The Daily Show.
Schmegoogle! An Interview With Author Daniel Klein
October 01, 2020 00:00 - 53 minutes - 49.2 MBOn this episode, Eryn and Isaac interview New York Times best selling author Daniel Klein ("Plato and a Platypus Walk Into a Bar"). They talk about comedy, philosophy, culture, family, and Daniel's hilarious new book, "Schmegoogle." You can purchase "Schmegoogle" through Chronicle Books (among other sources) - https://www.chroniclebooks.com/products/schmegoogle
High Holidays, 2020 Style!
September 16, 2020 00:00 - 32 minutes - 29.3 MBIsaac and Eryn talk about the High Holidays and how this season is going to be a little strange in 2020. Have a meaningful fast!
Amplifying Black Voices - An Interview With Drew Jackson
July 10, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 69.8 MBIn this episode, pastor Drew Jackson from Hope East Village talks with Eryn and Isaac about his experiences as a Black man in America. At KJW, we know Jewish identity, in many cases, has been forged in the fires of oppression - we want to show our solidarity with other oppressed people by amplifying their voices. Many thanks to Drew for talking with us. If you want to learn more about Drew, his faith community Hope East Village, or hear more of what he has to say regarding life, spirituality...
Jojo Rabbit and American Racism, With Elizabeth Black and Asher Korycka
June 11, 2020 19:40 - 1 hour - 83.4 MBIsaac and Eryn have a conversation with Asher Korycka and Elizabeth Black (Eryn's wife!) about the movie "Jojo Rabbit," and how the themes and injustices presented in the film still unfortunately resonate in today's America.
Interview With Author Erin Gordon
May 27, 2020 02:23 - 1 hour - 61.6 MBIt's Eryn and Erin (and Isaac), on this episode of Keeping Jewish Weird! Isaac and Eryn talk with author Erin Gordon about her novel, Beshert, and Jewish identity. We recorded this episode in late 2019, so we don't mention COVID-19, but it's a great time to check out Beshert, Erin's book!
Jews in Quarantine
May 05, 2020 00:00 - 27 minutes - 63.4 MBEryn Black and Isaac Brickner talk about Jewish life in quarantine. Eryn's in NYC, Isaac's in LA - they're both figuring out how to work from home and manage little kids' remote learning. Plus, they talk about how their Zoom seders went, since normal Passover wasn't an option.
Interview with the Creators of Jewtah, Part 2
December 17, 2019 21:24 - 34 minutes - 31.9 MBHave you ever been trapped at a party where the one friend you knew had left and you were flying solo? Then you know what it's like to be a Jew in Utah! Eryn and Isaac talk with the creative team of the new independent film, Jewtah, the story of an agoraphobic Jewish Man living in Utah getting kicked out of his Grandmother’s basement. The writers discuss the journey of sharing their experience creating the script, as they drew from their personal lives, sense of humor, and M*A*S*H.
Interview with the Creators of Jewtah, Part 1
October 07, 2019 20:57 - 36 minutes - 33.3 MBHave you ever been trapped at a party where the one friend you knew had left and you were flying solo? Then you know what it's like to be a Jew in Utah! Eryn and Isaac talk with the creative team of the new independent film, Jewtah, the story of an agoraphobic Jewish Man living in Utah getting kicked out of his Grandmother’s basement. The writers discuss the journey of sharing their experience creating the script, as they drew from their personal lives, sense of humor, and M*A*S*H.
Get to Know the Hosts of Keeping Jewish Weird. Are They Truly Weird?
June 18, 2019 17:11 - 33 minutes - 30.3 MBThis week the hosts of Keeping Jewish Weird, Isaac Brickner and Eryn Black expose themselves. Get an amusing and cultural view inside the minds and lives of the podcasters. Instead of doing the interviewing they agreed to be interviewed so you, the audience, can get to know them better while being entertained by some interesting and downright silly answers to questions like: “Jewish foods you love and hate” and “If you were a wrestler, what would your entrance music be?”
Cajun fried Jewish identity: An interview with Monique Brumbach
March 25, 2019 17:25 - 46 minutes - 42.2 MBThis episode we tackle a few controversial topics with our friend, human rights lawyer and religious leader, Monique Brumbach. We talk about what it means to be an ally to marginalized communities here in the United States, as well as white privilege, anti-Semitism, feminism, and Monique’s international work fighting against gender-based violence by creating change for women who are uniquely vulnerable to exploitation as they seek asylum. We also learn a little about Monique’s childhood growi...
Civil Rights, Shlomo Carlebach, and Allen Ginsberg's lover - An interview with Joe Gutman
February 20, 2019 15:16 - 31 minutes - 28.7 MBIn this episode of Keeping Jewish Weird, we discuss some of the feedback we’ve received on social and our thoughts about Jewish identity as followers of Yeshua. Our friend Joe also joined us to share some very interesting life experiences he had while on the forefront of the counter-culture and civil rights movements in San Francisco during the sixties. We also talk about his time spent with the Chabad community in Brooklyn, his family’s experiences as Holocaust survivors, how he defines Jewi...
Rosemary's Baby, dybbuks, and other Jewish themes in horror films
November 30, 2018 22:14 - 44 minutes - 40.7 MBIt’s no secret that there is a massive Jewish influence on the Hollywood film industry. But what about the impact Jewish filmmakers have on the horror film genre? Join hosts Eryn Black and Isaac Brickner and guest, LA actor/filmmaker and fellow tribe member Ricardo Navas for this pilot episode. We’ll discuss some surprising examples of Jewish culture that can be found in movies like An American Werewolf in London, Rosemary’s Baby, The Exorcist, and more.
Welcome to Keeping Jewish Weird
November 30, 2018 22:13 - 44 seconds - 1.37 MBKeeping Jewish Weird is a podcast about all the odd, obscure, underrepresented, and unexplored corners of the Jewish world. Join hosts Eryn Black, Isaac Brickner, Sam Rood, and a slew of awesome guests as they bring their unique perspectives to the complex subjects of Jewish history, culture, spirituality, and identity.