OMGWTFBIBLE
92 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 65 ratingsIn this monthly podcast, David Tuchman is joined by special guests who will read his new translation of the Torah chapter-by-chapter while he makes sarcastic comments.
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61: This is the Blessing
March 15, 2021 04:00 - 35 minutes - 32.2 MBRabbi Sam Reinstein joins David Tuchman to read the last bit of the Torah, discuss Seinfeld, and talk about Rabbi Reinstein's new Haggadah. Want more? Follow OMGWTFBIBLE on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.
Talkin' 'Bout Demons
March 08, 2021 11:00 - 33 minutes - 30.8 MBOn this bonus episode, David is joined by the Keith Thomas, Dave Davis, and Malky Goldman, the writer/director and two stars of the new Jewish horror movie, "The Vigil." They talk about Judaism and film-making before reading some pretty goofy passages about demons in the Talmud.
60: Lend Me Their Ears
October 02, 2020 04:00 - 43 minutes - 39.6 MBArtist Sara Erenthal joins David Tuchman to read one of the worst songs ever written, discuss art, and talk about trying to find beauty in ugliness. Want more? Follow OMGWTFBIBLE on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.
59: You Are All Standing & Moshe Went
September 07, 2020 04:00 - 39 minutes - 36.2 MBNoah from Old Jewish Men stops by (via video chat) to read a couple of portions with David Tuchman as they discuss the Old Jewish Men lifestyle, where the Torah is, and the big twist ending to all of this. Want more? Follow OMGWTFBIBLE on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.
58: When You Arrive
August 31, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 67 MBThis time around, Dvora Meyers sits in with David Tuchman to talk about gymnastics, some nice ideas about charity, and one of the most harrowing Torah portions there is. Want more? Follow OMGWTFBIBLE on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram
57: When You Go Out
August 24, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 54.9 MBDavid Tuchman is joined by Ben Siegel as they discuss the effects of religion on society, some pretty not-great Biblical rules, and what to do when you gotta go. Want more? Follow OMGWTFBIBLE on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.
56: Judges
August 21, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 69.2 MBAbby Stein joins David Tuchman as they dive deep into archeology, discuss the honesty of judges, and try to find some guidance in this thing. Want more? Follow OMGWTFBIBLE on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.
55: Now See Here!
August 14, 2020 04:00 - 33 minutes - 30.5 MBA guest joins David Tuchman as they talk about worshipping other Gods, which animals are tasty, and BLOOD. Want more? Follow OMGWTFBIBLE on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.
54: Reward
August 07, 2020 04:00 - 56 minutes - 51.9 MBArielle Angel, editor of Jewish Currents, joins David to talk about some very old Israeli propaganda, just how terrible the Israelites were, and some magazine history. Want more? Follow OMGWTFBIBLE on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.
53: I Pleaded
July 31, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 56 MBDavid is rejoined by Steve DeSiena to talk about monotheism, the ten "things," and the importance of bringing back live comedy. Want more? follow OMGWTFBIBLE on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.
52: Words
July 24, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 55.8 MBIt's happening! OMGWTFBIBLE is back with the very first episode of season 5! Ben Faulding joins David as they discuss growing up Jewish in New York, Biblical rebellions, and a lot of brutal battles. Want more? follow OMGWTFBIBLE on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.
51: Wanderings
July 16, 2018 09:00 - 1 hour - 64.2 MBWho doesn't love a recap? The true remix doesn't happen until Season 5, but Dimitrios Fragiskatos of Anyone Comics joins David Tuchman to read the wrapping up of season 4, which includes a long list of places, some real estate deals, and Tales of the Blood Avenger! Check out Anyone Comics. Also, go there and buy things! Want more? follow OMGWTFBIBLE on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.
50: Tribes
July 09, 2018 04:00 - 53 minutes - 49.4 MBWoah! 50 episodes! This time around, David Tuchman is joined by Simon Chetrit to read his own personal translation of the Hebrew Bible. Some things the two discuss: Howard Beale, how to divide booty (both meanings of the word), and a whole bunch of negotiating. Check Simon out on Instagram. Want more? follow OMGWTFBIBLE on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.
49: Pinchas
July 02, 2018 13:03 - 1 hour - 58.6 MBSophie Brookover joins David Tuchman to read his brand-new translation of the entire Hebrew Bible as a comedy! Join them as they make there way through the ways the Israel crew prepares to enter the land promised to them. Hint: it involves rules. Check out Sophie on Twitter at @sophiebiblio! Want more? follow OMGWTFBIBLE on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.
48: Balak
June 25, 2018 04:00 - 49 minutes - 45.5 MBCURSES! Young adult author Zoraida Cordova joins David Tuchman to read his own personal translation of the Hebrew Bible and they just into a whole lot of magical mischief. There is a talking donkey and IT IS WEIRD. Buy Zoraida's book, "Bruja Born," about witches in Brooklyn, here. Want more? follow OMGWTFBIBLE on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.
47: Decrees
June 18, 2018 04:00 - 51 minutes - 47.1 MBHoly cow! Literally! Join David as he reads his own personal translation of the Hebrew Bible with guest Ahron Moeller. Together, they try to decipher just what the heck God was trying to get out in the early latter half of Numbers. Also, there's a whole weird thing about snakes. Want more? follow OMGWTFBIBLE on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Please, if you haven't: review the show on Apple Podcasts. It makes people think this is a real thing!
46: Korach
June 11, 2018 07:00 - 41 minutes - 38.3 MBWhat is the secret origin of podcast host David Tuchman? How did he come to create OMGWTFBIBLE, his own personal translation of the Hebrew Bible? Find out (maybe) as David has his father, Louis, on the podcast to read Korach, David's bar mitzvah portion! It's gonna get (a little) emotional! As always, follow OMGWTFBIBLE on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Also, REVIEW THE SHOW!
45: Send Out
June 04, 2018 07:00 - 41 minutes - 37.7 MBMore OMGWTFBIBLE? Already? It's too much! Ever wonder exactly why those silly Hebrew spent 40 years in the desert? Find out in Episode 4, read by person of note Brian Levinson! Want more? Check out Brian on Twitter! As always, follow OMGWTFBIBLE on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Also, REVIEW THE SHOW!
44: When He Lights
May 28, 2018 04:00 - 1 hour - 57.5 MBAin't no party like a comedy Bible party because a comedy Bible party is WEEKLY! In Episode 3 of the season, David Tuchman is once again joined by a guest as they read from his extra-funny new translation of the entire Hebrew Bible. This week's guest, Ilana Strauss, reads about: God's anger! Meat! More meat! Check out Ilana on Twitter and read the things she's written! As always, follow OMGWTFBIBLE on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Also, REVIEW THE SHOW!
43: Head Count
May 21, 2018 04:00 - 54 minutes - 50 MBWe're getting into it REAL fast in Season 4 of David Tuchman's brand-new translation of the Hebrew Bible. This time around, Guest Ariana Katz reads about: Some remaining jobs, Extremely bad relationship advice! What to do if you hate shaving and grapes! Check out Ariana's podcast Kaddish while you wait for more OMGWTFBIBLE. Follow OMGWTFBIBLE on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Also, REVIEW THE SHOW!
42: In the Desert
May 14, 2018 04:00 - 52 minutes - 48.3 MBAnd we're back! Season 4 of David Tuchman's brand-new translation of the Hebrew Bible as a comedy is here and IT IS A DOOZY! This episode has been stuck in the vault for over a year but now it can be RELEASED! Guest Sandy Fox reads about: Desert jobs! Who gets to carry which flag! How many people there are! Check out Sandy's podcast VAYBERTAYTSH while you wait for more OMGWTFBIBLE. Follow OMGWTFBIBLE on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Also, REVIEW THE SHOW!
Just the Bible Bits 3: Part 2
April 30, 2018 04:00 - 1 hour - 96.8 MBGobble down the rest of Season 3 with these readers: Nina Paley, Stephanie Butnick, Sarah Waxman, BJ Kramer. Just TWO WEEKS TO SEASON 4!
Just the Bible Bits 3: Part 1
April 16, 2018 09:00 - 1 hour - 74.7 MBIt's here! Chow down with your ears on the first half of Leviticus. Featuring the voices of: Michael Twitty, Rachel Coleman, Kevin Bernstein, Mark Oppenheimer. Also, SEASON 4! PREMIERES! IN! A! MONTH!
41: He Called - Chapters 64-73
September 27, 2016 04:00 - 56 minutes - 78 MBIt's here! At long last, it's here! The final episode of Book 3 of David Tuchman's brand-new translation of the Hebrew Bible as a comedy. LEVITICUS IS DONE, MAN! The guest this time around is BJ Kramer, a very cool guy who turns God's never-ending admonition of the Hebrews and surprisingly detailed rules about slaves into very compelling audio. Listen now! Get more at www.omgwtfbible.com, www.twitter.com/omgwtfbible, and www.facebook.com/omgbible. Also, REVIEW THE SHOW!
40: He Called - Chapters 51-63
June 09, 2016 04:39 - 41 minutes - 48 MBHave you ever wondered what God thinks about the differently-abled? Or which testicular injuries he dislikes the most? Well, look no further, because Rachel Waxman is reading all about it in the month's installment of David Tuchman's brand-new translation of the Hebrew Bible into English. Other highlights include: HOLIDAYS! NOT MUCH ELSE! Be sure to check out MATRIARCH, Rachel's shoe brand, on Kickstarter. And hurry! Buy some shoes before it ends! Get more at www.omgwtfbible.com, www.twi...
39: He Called - Chapters 38-50
May 19, 2016 04:00 - 1 hour - 71.1 MBRules! Rules! Rules! Rules! Who doesn't love rules? Especially ones that have led to millennia of persecution? Not me! And not David Tuchman and Stephanie Butnick either, who read soooooooo much in this jam-packed episode of David's delightful new translation of the entire Hebrew Bible, butt stuff included. Get more at www.omgwtfbible.com, www.twitter.com/omgwtfbible, and www.facebook.com/omgbible
38: He Called - Chapters 31-37
April 21, 2016 04:00 - 38 minutes - 44.6 MBPeriods! Semen! Mold! Other strange emissions! We've got it all in episode 38 of OMGWTFBIBLE, David Tuchman's own personal translation of the Hebrew Bible. This time around, he's reading with animator, director, and apostate Nina Paley, who is working on a new film called Seder-Masochism and is all about Passover. THIS EPISODE IS GROSS. Get more at www.omgwtfbible.com, www.twitter.com/omgwtfbible, and www.facebook.com/omgbible
37: He Called - Chapters 28-30
April 08, 2016 04:00 - 48 minutes - 44.5 MBNow is the time when Mark Oppenheimer, host of Tablet Magazine's "Unorthodox" podcast and writer at a little-known publication called The New York Times, joins David Tuchman to read the part of David's translation of the Hebrew Bible where God talks about skin rashes for a while. Like, a really long while. It is silly how long God talks about rashes. Do you have a Biblical skin rash? Listen and find out! Get more at www.omgwtfbible.com, www.twitter.com/omgwtfbible, and www.facebook.com/omgb...
36: He Called - Chapters 23-27
February 29, 2016 06:00 - 44 minutes - 50.6 MBDid you know locusts are kosher? I know! Totally crazy, isn't it? This month, David Tuchman took a trip to Philadelphia to read about all the animals Jews can't eat (and some they can!) with Kevin Bernstein. It was fun, educational, and involved a lot of circumcision talk. Next show is live at QED Astoria on March 29! Cool! Get more at www.omgwtfbible.com, www.twitter.com/omgwtfbible, and www.facebook.com/omgbible
35: He Called - Chapters 13-22
February 04, 2016 05:00 - 38 minutes - 44.4 MBYeah, so, Leviticus doesn't get any better. The real fun here is listening to David Tuchman and special guest Rachel Coleman try (and succeed) finding things to make fun of in this gross, organ, blood, and oil-filled episode of his new translation of the Hebrew Bible. Get more at www.omgwtfbible.com, www.twitter.com/omgwtfbible, and www.facebook.com/omgbible
34: He Called - Chapters 1-12
November 23, 2015 10:00 - 47 minutes - 54 MBLeviticus is a very shocking book, full of all sorts of terrifying rules that we don't care about anymore. Even more shocking is how pretty much the first third of it is basically a cook book. So who better to read David Tuchman's new translation from Hebrew than culinary historian Michael Twitty? NOBODY, that's who. Listen now to the Season 3 premiere of OMGWTFBIBLE! Get more at www.omgwtfbible.com, www.twitter.com/omgwtfbible, and www.facebook.com/omgbible
Just the Bible Bits 2: Part 3
November 16, 2015 14:49 - 2 hours - 140 MBFinish out Exodus with this massive very big episode! Listen to Catie Lazarus, Shulem Deen, Luzer Twersky, and Wendy Chin read chapters 76 through 115 of David Tuchman's brand-new, not-boring translation of the Hebrew Bible!
Just the Bible Bits 2: Part 2
November 13, 2015 18:26 - 2 hours - 142 MBGet your Exodus fix right here! David Tuchman blows through chapters 32 to 75 of his translation of the Hebrew Bible, joined by guests Michael Schreiber, Kevin Sefton, Rabbi Leah Jordan, Rachel Rose Reid, Sha James, and Mark Leuchter.
Just the Bible Bits 2: Part 1
November 11, 2015 14:17 - 1 hour - 137 MBAre you overwhelmed by how many Exodus episodes there are? Well, this is the episode for you! It's just about 2 hours, and jam-packed with the first three parts of Exodus, with readings by guests Mordechai Levovitz, Y-Love, and Rishe Groner from David Tuchman's new translation of the Hebrew Bible. Listen now and get caught up fast!
33.2: Names - Chapters 113-115
July 24, 2015 09:00 - 22 minutes - 26.2 MBHere it is! The end of Exodus! And it sure is full of linen, just like you expected! Other things it's full of: fashion thoughts, Wendy Chin, David Tuchman, funny Bible translations, Jewish thinking, UGLY UGLY CLOTHING, and DECORATING! Please enjoy! And get ready to wait MONTHS before the next one because we're done until it's time for Leviticus!
33.1: Names - Chapter 107-112
July 10, 2015 09:00 - 26 minutes - 30.6 MBThis is it, folks. The beginning of the end. The first last episode of Exodus. And let me tell you, I think God's trolling us. Becuase this is literally the same stuff that happened before. But this time, the JOKES are new! Thank God for David Tuchman! And also for Wendy Chin, his intrepid reader in the very fashion-backwards episode 33.1! Get more at www.omgwtfbible.com, www.twitter.com/omgwtfbible, and www.facebook.com/omgbible
32.2: Names - Chapters 101-106
June 19, 2015 09:00 - 23 minutes - 21.4 MBNot gonna lie: not much happens in this episode's reading. However, Luzer Twersky and David Tuchman have a bit of a breakdown trying to get through it. And you've probably never had as many disgusting thoughts about candelabras as these two do. Listen to episode 32.2 now, because it is a wonderful, wonderful mess! Get more at www.omgwtfbible.com, www.twitter.com/omgwtfbible, and www.facebook.com/omgbible
32.1: Names - Chapters 97-100
June 05, 2015 09:00 - 32 minutes - 29.8 MBWe hit chapter 100 in Book 2 and things start to fall apart. As the narrative drags, David Tuchman and guest Luzer Twersky (star of the new film "Felix and Meira"! Check it out!) start to lose their grips on reality. Do you want to see how crazy the Bible can drive two men? Want to know how ex-Hasid Luzer Twersky ended up playing a Hasidic man in an independent movie garnering loads of critical attention? Listen now! Get more at www.omgwtfbible.com, www.twitter.com/omgwtfbible, and www.face...
31.2: Names - Chapters 90-96
May 22, 2015 09:00 - 29 minutes - 26.6 MBWe've finally reached one of the most important parts of the Bible: the part where God shows Moses his butt and God's butt breaks Moses's face. For real. Sure, sure, there's other stuff about forgiveness and laws and two possible versions of the Ten Commandments, but who cares about that when Shulem Deen, author of "All Who God Not Return," is reading about the glory of God's butt? That's right, no one. Listen now. There's no other reasonable thing to do. Get more at www.omgwtfbible.com, ...
31.1: Names - Chapters 83-89
May 08, 2015 09:00 - 33 minutes - 37.8 MBHave you ever read the Bible? OK, but have you ever read the Bible on weed? In episode 31.1, Shulem Deen stops by OMGWTFBIBLE to talk about “All Who Go Do Not Return,” his new memoir, and also to talk about a controversial translation of the Bible that seems to include cannabis as part of the priestly anointing oil. Who knew? Also in this episode: the whole Golden Calf thing happens and there’s very probably an orgy. Join the fun and listen now! Get more at www.omgwtfbible.com, www.twitter...
30.2: Names - Chapters 80-82
April 17, 2015 09:00 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MBAre you ready to be grossed out? At this point, Episode 30.2 of OMGWTFBIBLE, the narrative of the Bible completely breaks down and it just turns into graphic depictions of bloody, bloody sacrifices. Why is this holy or important? I don’t know, but it sure is fun to listen to. Check out Catie Lazarus, host of “Employee of the Month,” as she reads David Tuchman’s bible translation now! You might learn something about animal sacrifices or at least about Alan Dershowitz. Get more at www.omgwt...
30.1: Names - Chapters 76-79
April 03, 2015 09:00 - 27 minutes - 24.9 MBSure God created the world, drowned almost everyone in a massive flood, killed a bunch of Egyptians, and has sorts of laws he wants people to care about, but did you know he also designs clothing? It’s true! And that’s what guest Catie Lazarus spends the majority of Episode 30.1 of OMGWTFBIBLE reading! The hilarious host of “Employee of the Month,” Catie joins OMGWTFBIBLE host David Tuchman to read about some divine fashion choices that have been out of style for a little while. What does s...
29.2: Names - Chapters 72-75
March 20, 2015 09:00 - 21 minutes - 24.6 MBWhen we last left our heroes, David Tuchman and Mark Leuchter were in Raven Lounge in Philadelphia, reading about all the stuff God wanted in his desert tent. That’s right, they were halfway through “Terumah,” the seventh portion of Exodus, and growing weary of all of God’s very specific and confusing instructions. Can they make it through? Can they finish episode 29.2, complete God’s directions, and find something remotely meaningful to talk about in all this? Find out on the next episode ...
29.1: Names - Chapters 68-71
March 13, 2015 09:00 - 21 minutes - 24.8 MBOMGWTFBIBLE with David Tuchman has hit Philadelphia! On February 25th, David was joined by Temple professor Mark Leuchter at Raven Lounge in Philly to read “Terumah,” the seventh portion in Exodus next to a stripper pole. Among other things, they discussed Professor Leuchter’s love of guitars, his approach to the Bible, and why in the world God spent so much time on building directions. That’s right, building directions. In episode 29.1, with all those pesky laws out of the way, God spends ...
28.2: Names - Chapters 58-67
March 06, 2015 10:00 - 26 minutes - 24 MBHave you ever wondered about the appropriate liquids in which to boil kid goats? Thirsty to know when the best time to go to the bathroom is? Do not fear! The Bible, as rewritten by David Tuchman in OMGWTFBIBLE, is here! In episode 28.2, David is joined by Sha James to read the second half of “Mishpatim,” the sixth portion in Exodus. And, oh my is it a doozy. Episode 28.2 is pretty hard to put into words, especially because it’s really all over the place, so you may as well just start liste...
28.1: Names - Chapters 49-57
February 27, 2015 10:00 - 26 minutes - 24.4 MBRules, rules, rules! Everyone’s always saying that the Bible is full of “rules” we have to “follow” because “God” said so or “something.” If you’ve been listening to OMGWTFBIBLE, David Tuchman’s brand-new translation of the Hebrew Bible, you might be wondering where those rules are hidden with all the explosions and wacky sex stuff going on. Well, it’s time for rules, starting with part six of Exodus, “Mishpatim,” in episode 28.1 Sha James is the guest, and the two discuss just how much th...
OMGWTFBIBLE ANNOUNCEMENTS
February 16, 2015 17:50 - 1 minute - 1.74 MBWhere's OMGWTFBIBLE been? Buried under piles of snow, most likely! But we're about to return! Next week, we've got two shows, which means a whole lot of episodes on the way. Listen here and be enlightened.
27.3: Names - Chapters 47-48
January 23, 2015 10:00 - 26 minutes - 24.1 MBHere it is! The big one! In episode 27.3 of OMGWTFBIBLE, David Tuchman and Rachel Rose Reid read what everyone knows as The Ten Commandments. And it’s…interesting. Sure, the commandments themselves are pretty impressive, but the laws that follow them—not so much. And are there even really 10 commandments? Listen to the third part of “Yitro” and find out! Get more at www.omgwtfbible.com, www.twitter.com/omgwtfbible, and www.facebook.com/omgbible
27.2: Names - Chapters 44-46
January 16, 2015 10:00 - 30 minutes - 41.2 MBIn episode 27.2, David is joined by Rabbi Leah Jordan to read the second third of Parshat “Yitro.” Sadly, not much happens this week plot-wise. God spends most of it repeating the same directions over and over, preparing the people to receive his all-important law. But that doesn’t mean David and Rabbi Jordan don’t have a lot of fun dissecting all the goofiness—and discussing Judaism, God, the Reform movement in the U.K. and the U.S., growing up in Kansas City, and much more. Listen to it al...
27.1: Names - Chapters 42-43
January 09, 2015 10:00 - 29 minutes - 40.3 MBWell, pip-pip cheerio! Back in December, David Tuchman went to the Limmud UK conference at the University of Warwick in England to record OMGWTFBIBLE with a slew of wonderful guests and did his best to avoid doing his terrible British accents on tape. This time around, in episode 27.1, David is joined by Kevin Sefton, Limmud chair. Together, they read the first third of Parshat “Yitro,” what in the world Limmud is, why in the world Yitro pops in for this little story and never appears agai...