23 episodes
Getting to Know Jew Getting To Know Jew
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- Society & Culture
Ryan Metcalfe (not a Jew) and Gilli Apter (pretty Jewish) attempt to break down stereotypes about Jewish culture, trying to understand why they exist at all. It's everything you always wanted to know about modern Jewry but were too afraid to ask. From big noses to the money thing to bacon - what's the deal there really? No stone is left unturned.
Getting to Know Jew is published weekly.
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22. I'm Better Than Him
It's the end of an era and the beginning of a new dawn.
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21. A Disco, a Baby, and Catered Fish w/ Kate Pinchuck
Gilli is joined in her car by comedian and millennial, Kate Pinchuk. We continue to delve into what its like to be a woman, and Ryan tries to get some sympathy for being a man. We then learn more about Kate, her Jewish upbringing, and her mystical millennial views on life.
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20. Friendship Glue
Are you the friendship glue in your group? Do you have glue but no group? Do you have a group but no glue? As a female, do you struggle with male friends wanting to glue you? Ew. We explore adult friendship in new environments. It's complicated. Sometimes.
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A Short Announcement
Gilli has come down with a voice injury and will be out of action for a few weeks. We'll be back soon.
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19. It's Depend
We're both suffering from illnesses of the voice this week. That doesn't stop us from discussing Yiddish words and their relevance in modern English.
And then, to be honest, guys, the rest of the episode is really just us talking about Drake. -
18. Do You Eat Frogs?
Gilli has amazing news to share!
We get our first email!
It's Pesach! What's that? Would you like to listen to a bastardised version of the story of the Jews escaping Egypt? You've come to the right place!
Get in touch: gettingtoknowjew@gmail.com