People Jew Wanna Know

People Jew Wanna Know
  • 0.0 (0)
  • JUDAISM
  • UPDATED WEEKLY

Welcome to People Jew Wanna Know, a podcast about Jewish people you’ll definitely want to know! Hosted by Margarita Lyadova, each episode features conversations with interesting Jewish guests of today and stories about historical figures who’ve shaped Jewish culture and identity. Together, we seek answers to today's essential questions facing the Jewish people. New episodes every Wednesday. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok @peoplejewwannaknow for extras, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts so you never miss an episode. Support our work here: buymeacoffee.com/peoplejewwannaknow

  1. Marching To His Own Beat - Nolan Marsh

    2 DAYS AGO

    Marching To His Own Beat - Nolan Marsh

    Musician and nomad, Nolan Marsh (@livefromthebus), joins us to talk about being Jewish in the U.S. Army, jamming at a neo-Nazi bar, life lessons from the road, and making music across the world. Follow him on Instagram & TikTok @livefromthebus! Support our work: buymeacoffee.com/peoplejewwannaknow What We Discuss: 00:00 Intro & Episode Agenda 04:45 Nolan's story & Jewish upbringing 9:41 On serving in the U.S. Army as a Jew 11:26 A blues jam at a Neo-Nazi bar 19:00 The story of Daryl Davis, the black man who befriended the grand wizard of the KKK 22:00 Nolan's biggest lesson from living a nomadic life 30:21 Has Nolan been to Israel? 31:30 Nolan's take on staying relevant on social media 33:20 On making music all over the world 40:30 Nolan's musical inspirations 45:29 Closing Remarks & Guest Nomination

    48 min
  2. Shabbat Schmooze: Hadar Baron

    7 NOV

    Shabbat Schmooze: Hadar Baron

    Bonus episode featuring Hadar Baron, NYC-based singer, actress, songwriter & musician. Hadar won a giveaway Margarita did to be featured on the podcast! Bonding over their immigration experiences, a love for art, and Jewish life, this conversation will remind you just how many remarkable Jewish people we have in our community. 🎤 Follow Hadar on Instagram & TikTok: @hadarbaron / @hadarbaronmusic🌐 Explore her work: www.hadarbaron.com Support our work: buymeacoffee.com/peoplejewwannaknow What We Discuss: 00:00 Intro & Episode Agenda 03:23 From Israeli Immigrant to American Artist 06:38 The immigrant experience 11:54 The last 2 years as an Israeli artist 16:20 Playing Carole King 22:23 Hadar's message to the Jewish people 23:41 Closing Remarks & Guest Nomination

    25 min
  3. NYC's Famous Bagel Ambassador - Sam Silverman

    5 NOV

    NYC's Famous Bagel Ambassador - Sam Silverman

    Sam Silverman—aka @BagelAmbassador—left the world of finance to build a bagel empire and uncover the deeper story behind this iconic Jewish food. He shares the surprising history of New York bagels, how the bagel industry has evolved, and, most importantly, why blueberry bagels are the worst. Support our work: buymeacoffee.com/peoplejewwannaknowWhat We Discuss: 00:00 Intro & Episode Agenda02:19 From Finance to Bagels?!08:24 Sam's trip to Poland10:40 Sam's Jewish upbringing12:19 What is the bagel history of NYC? 17:19 How has bagel culture changed post-pandemic19:50 How Margarita waited almost an hour for a bureka 24:11 Bagel-making classes in Philly26:32 What's up with open-faced bagels? 28:30 Surprising piece of history about bagels 30:35 Sam's message to Jewish people 33:38 Lightning Round! 38:31 Closing Remarks & Guest Nomination

    43 min
  4. Shabbat Schmooze: Rachel Lander

    31 OCT

    Shabbat Schmooze: Rachel Lander

    Bonus episode featuring Rachel Lander, a software engineer from the Upper East Side who decided one stressful career wasn’t enough, so now she does stand-up too. Margarita and Rachel chat all things NYC, dating, & comedy. Follow Rachel on Instagram & TikTok @rlandz Support our work: buymeacoffee.com/peoplejewwannaknow What We Discuss: 00:00 Intro & Episode Agenda 03:05 Rachel's eclectic NYC life & Jewish upbringing 07:57 How does Rachel think about comedy material? 11:20 Jeff Ross' one man comedy show 13:54 Why are sex jokes a comedic crutch for women? 16:14 Rachel's Jewish cookbook & how she met Brad Lander 17:50 Rachel's message to Jews today 20:28 How Margarita ran into Fran Lebowitz on the street 23:00 Rachel's dream dinner guest list of NYC people 24:33 Closing Remarks & Guest Nomination

    26 min
  5. Singles Deserve Better: The PlotTwist Changing How We Date

    29 OCT

    Singles Deserve Better: The PlotTwist Changing How We Date

    Healthcare professionals Julie and Danielle had zero tech experience—yet they built PlotTwist, a social and dating app reshaping how people connect. They share what inspired their leap from medicine to matchmaking, what sets Jewish dating apart, and the behavioral science behind finding “the one.” Follow @joinplottwist to see how they’re redefining modern dating!Support our work: buymeacoffee.com/peoplejewwannaknowWhat We Discuss: 00:00 Intro & Episode Agenda03:28 Julie & Danielle's backgrounds05:13 Latest research on dating & what PlotTwist was created to solve11:30 What dating phenomenon has not been cracked? 13:06 Jewish dating vs. non-Jewish dating on PlotTwist15:56 How did Julie & Danielle learn how to start an app company? 20:04 Establishing boundaries as co-founders vs. best friends22:56 Julie & Danielle's own dating life 27:38 Behavioral Science dating tips from Logan Ury 29:34 Using Pareto Efficiency/ AI in dating32:54 What are some business do-overs Julie & Danielle would like to have? 35:02 Lightning Round! 42:07 Closing Remarks & Guest Nomination

    43 min
  6. Shabbos Kestenbaum - We Need To DOGE Jewish nonprofits

    22 OCT

    Shabbos Kestenbaum - We Need To DOGE Jewish nonprofits

    Margarita sits down with Shabbos Kestenbaum to unpack his unconventional journey—from Bernie supporter to PragerU, from suing Harvard to calling out Jewish nonprofits—and his bold vision for the Jewish future. Connect with Shabbos and follow his work on Twitter/X @shabbosk and Instagram @shabboskestenbaum. Support our work: buymeacoffee.com/peoplejewwannaknow What We Discuss: 00:00 Intro & Episode Agenda 02:13 Shabbos' eclectic family & upbringing 05:06 From Bernie supporter to PragerU 11:50 Why Jews are moving to the right 14:20 How to combat antisemitism according to Shabbos 17:20 Why Jewish nonprofits are failing 24:00 The FIDF scam & why we should DOGE Jewish non-profits 26:29 What was the outcome with the Harvard lawsuit? 28:53 A rant about Hillel (of course) 33:50 "We welcome all people, but we don't welcome all ideas" 43:30 On Jewish life in Poland & Ukraine 53:00 Shabbos' message to the Jewish people 55:40 Closing Remarks & Guest Nomination

    59 min
  7. Schlepping In Style - Alex Schinasi

    15 OCT

    Schlepping In Style - Alex Schinasi

    Margarita chats with Alex Schinasi—mom, entrepreneur, and co-founder of the viral Hulken bag. Alex opens up about her Jewish upbringing, parenting after October 7th, and what it takes to grow a brand in today’s market. From business lessons to mentorship and dream collabs, she keeps it real with wisdom and humor. Follow Alex on Instagram @alexschinasi and check out @hulkenbag to see the bag everyone’s talking about. Support our work: buymeacoffee.com/peoplejewwannaknow What We Discuss: 00:00 Intro & Episode Agenda 04:07 Alex Schinasi's background & Jewish upbringing 07:04 How is Alex talking to her kids about life post Oct 7th 11:21 The Hulken bag!!! All about this business 16:12 Tried & true business principles - what are they?18:52 How is Hulken navigating dupes? 20:37 On tariffs 23:17 Alex's mentors 24:45 Alex's proudest achievement 27:42 On the culture of "BSing" in entrepreneurship 32:00 Who would be on Hulken's influencer trip? 33:07 Closing Remarks & Guest Nomination

    35 min

  8. 8 OCT

    Class in Session with Charlotte Korchak

    In this episode, we sit down with Charlotte Korchak—founder and senior educator of the Jerusalem Education Institute—whose life between the US and Israel, experience at Auschwitz, and work in Jewish education shape a candid dialogue on antisemitism, activism, and resilience amid global crises. Learn more about JEI at https://www.jerusalemedu.org/ Follow Charlotte on Instagram @charlottekorchak and JEI @jerusalemedu Support our work: buymeacoffee.com/peoplejewwannaknow What We Discuss: (00:00) Intro & Episode Agenda (03:39) How Charlotte's life experiences shaped her into an Israel educator (08:20) Solutions to Israel & Jewish education (21:38) Trends on antisemitism (37:36) Charlie Kirk's assassination (43:10) Charlotte's incident at Auschwitz (53:00) Closing Remarks & Guest Nomination

    59 min
See All (106)

Trailers

About

Welcome to People Jew Wanna Know, a podcast about Jewish people you’ll definitely want to know! Hosted by Margarita Lyadova, each episode features conversations with interesting Jewish guests of today and stories about historical figures who’ve shaped Jewish culture and identity. Together, we seek answers to today's essential questions facing the Jewish people. New episodes every Wednesday. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok @peoplejewwannaknow for extras, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts so you never miss an episode. Support our work here: buymeacoffee.com/peoplejewwannaknow

Information

  • Creator
    People Jew Wanna Know
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodes
    106
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 828057
  • Show Website
    People Jew Wanna Know

You Might Also Like