Stars of David with Elon Gold

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  • 4.8 (63)
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Step into a world where laughter meets heart. Join comedian Elon Gold (and guests) and navigate the joys and quirks of Jewish life in an 8-episode comedy podcast that's as heartfelt as it is hilarious. Each episode features genuine, relatable conversations with a blend of humor and candid moments. Featuring guests that range from familiar names to Millennials and fresh voices of the Gen Z crowd, our show guarantees to provoke laughter while also resonating deeply. Get ready to kvetch and kvell with us as we celebrate life, love, and the shared joy of being part of our vibrant community. This podcast is brought to you by Unpacked, a division of OpenDor Media. Special thanks to Joleen & Mitch Julis and JLTV.

  1. Mar 5

    Larry David: Pretty, Pretty Good

    Please fill out this short survey. Go to: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠unpacked.bio/podsurvey⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. We want to hear from you! Larry David didn’t really want to come on the podcast. But in classic Larry fashion, he showed up anyway and delivered a masterclass in comedy, revealing the real Larry: grumpy, generous, and unmistakably a mensch. In this season finale, walks Elon and Eli through why conflict is at the heart of everything funny, how the stories on Seinfeld and Curb get “puzzled” together, and why he can’t stand convenient coincidences, even when they work. Along the way, the conversation drifts through stolen impressions, Shabbat dinner stories, run-ins with SNL censors, and the meaning of “pretty, pretty, pretty good.” Get in touch with Elon and Eli at starsofdavid@unpacked.media. Watch and Subscribe on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. This podcast is brought to you by Unpacked, an OpenDor Media brand. Subscribe to the Unpacked newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://unpacked.bio/22f7b4⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ---- For other podcasts from Unpacked, check out: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jewish History Nerds⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Soulful Jewish Living⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Unpacking Israeli History⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Wondering Jews⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Special thanks to Joleen and Mitch Julis.

    1h 4m

  2. Feb 26

    Elon and Eli: How I Met Larry David

    Please fill out this short survey. Go to: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠unpacked.bio/podsurvey⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. We want to hear from you! Elon Gold tells the unbelievable (and very Jewish) origin story of how he met Larry David, by showing up at his office on his birthday with zero appointment and maximum chutzpah. With Eli Leonard, the former Curb production assistant turned idea-machine, they trace the funny, painfully real road from rejection to the call: “You’re doing the show.” It’s a story of chutzpah, persistence, and one perfectly timed Shabbat dinner. Get in touch with Elon and Eli at starsofdavid@unpacked.media. Watch and Subscribe on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. This podcast is brought to you by Unpacked, an OpenDor Media brand. Subscribe to the Unpacked newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://unpacked.bio/22f7b4⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ---- For other podcasts from Unpacked, check out: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jewish History Nerds⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Soulful Jewish Living⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Unpacking Israeli History⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Wondering Jews⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Special thanks to Joleen and Mitch Julis.

    1h 1m

  3. Feb 19

    Yonit Levi & Bianna Golodryga: Antisemitism, October 7, and Don’t Feed the Lion

    Please fill out this short survey. Go to: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠unpacked.bio/podsurvey⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. We want to hear from you! Elon Gold and Eli Leonard sit down with Yonit Levi, long-time lead news anchor of Israel’s Channel 12, and CNN anchor Bianna Golodryga to talk about their new book Don’t Feed the Lion. After October 7, both women faced the same urgent question from their kids — Why does antisemitism still exist? When they couldn't resources to help explain it, they teamed up to write a story-driven book for tweens and teens about identity, hate, and standing up with compassion and clarity. What follows is a funny, sharp, and deeply personal conversation about parenting, public life, rising antisemitism, and the responsibility of using your voice — especially now. Get in touch with Elon and Eli at starsofdavid@unpacked.media. Watch and Subscribe on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. This podcast is brought to you by Unpacked, an OpenDor Media brand. Subscribe to the Unpacked newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://unpacked.bio/22f7b4⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ---- For other podcasts from Unpacked, check out: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jewish History Nerds⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Soulful Jewish Living⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Unpacking Israeli History⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Wondering Jews⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Special thanks to Joleen and Mitch Julis.

    47 min

  4. Feb 12

    Elica Le Bon: Why It’s “Safe to Hate Jews” — and Why She Won’t Stay Silent

    Please fill out this short survey. Go to: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠unpacked.bio/podsurvey⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. We want to hear from you! “It’s the safest hate in the world.” ✡️ Elica Le Bon joins Elon Gold and Eli Leonard for a sharp and funny conversation on antisemitism, moral inversion, and why it’s become “safe to hate Jews.” The Iranian-British writer and outspoken ally explains what drives her to defend Israel and the Jewish people—and why truth, above all, is her real cause. Get in touch with Elon and Eli at starsofdavid@unpacked.media. Watch and Subscribe on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. This podcast is brought to you by Unpacked, an OpenDor Media brand. Subscribe to the Unpacked newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://unpacked.bio/22f7b4⁠⁠⁠⁠ ---- For other podcasts from Unpacked, check out: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jewish History Nerds⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Soulful Jewish Living⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Unpacking Israeli History⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Wondering Jews⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Special thanks to Joleen and Mitch Julis.

    1h 3m

  5. Feb 5

    Mitch Julis: Investing in a Future for Jews

    Please fill out this short survey. Go to: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠unpacked.bio/podsurvey⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. We want to hear from you! What happens when a global finance leader sits down with a world-class comedian? In this episode of Stars of David, Elon Gold and Eli Leonard are joined by Mitch Julis, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Canyon Partners. While Mitch is a titan in the world of distressed debt and credit investing, his real passion lies in the "long-term dividends" of Jewish education and identity. From funding programs at Harvard and Princeton to supporting OpenDor Media, Mitch shares his unique philosophy on how business logic and Jewish values intersect. Get in touch with Elon and Eli at starsofdavid@unpacked.media. Watch and Subscribe on ⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠. This podcast is brought to you by Unpacked, an OpenDor Media brand. Subscribe to the Unpacked newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠https://unpacked.bio/22f7b4⁠⁠⁠ ---- For other podcasts from Unpacked, check out: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jewish History Nerds⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Soulful Jewish Living⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Unpacking Israeli History⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Wondering Jews⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Special thanks to Joleen and Mitch Julis.

    1h 3m

  6. Jan 29

    Tiffany Haddish: Israel Trip, Jewish Identity, and Why Torah Heals

    Please fill out this short survey. Go to: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠unpacked.bio/podsurvey⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. We want to hear from you! "The Torah literally heals my soul." ✡️ In this episode of Stars of David, hosts Elon Gold and Eli Leonard sit down with the legendary Tiffany Haddish for a conversation that is as deeply moving as it is hilarious. Tiffany shares her profound spiritual journey—from discovering her Jewish roots through her father and navigating foster care to her "Black Mitzvah" and full conversion. She discusses her recent emotional trip to Israel following October 7th, her experiences at the Kotel (the Wailing Wall), and why she finds her greatest strength in Jewish learning. Tiffany also discusses her latest book, I Curse You With Joy, and why she chooses to fight negativity with light. This episode contains explicit language and content. Get in touch with Elon and Eli at starsofdavid@unpacked.media. Watch and Subscribe on ⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠. This podcast is brought to you by Unpacked, an OpenDor Media brand. Subscribe to the Unpacked newsletter: ⁠⁠https://unpacked.bio/22f7b4⁠⁠ ---- For other podcasts from Unpacked, check out: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Jewish History Nerds⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Soulful Jewish Living⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Unpacking Israeli History⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Wondering Jews⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Special thanks to Joleen and Mitch Julis.

    1h 30m

  7. Jan 22

    Noa Solomon: Social Media Genius at Lost Tribe

    Please fill out this short survey. Go to: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠unpacked.bio/podsurvey⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. We want to hear from you! Influencer Noa Solomon, Director of Jewish Content at Lost Tribe, joins Stars of David for a funny, warm and honest conversation about being young, Jewish, and visible in a post–October 7 world. Hosts Elon Gold and Eli Leonard sit down with Noa to explore how Lost Tribe reaches Gen Z Jews by meeting them where they are—on social media, through humor, culture, and joy—while navigating antisemitism and polarization about Israel. This is an episode about Jewish pride, peoplehood, and the future of Jewish connection. Get in touch with Elon and Eli at starsofdavid@unpacked.media. Watch and Subscribe on ⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠. This podcast is brought to you by Unpacked, an OpenDor Media brand. Subscribe to the Unpacked newsletter: ⁠https://unpacked.bio/22f7b4⁠ ---- For other podcasts from Unpacked, check out: ⁠⁠⁠Jewish History Nerds⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Soulful Jewish Living⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Unpacking Israeli History⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Wondering Jews⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Special thanks to Joleen and Mitch Julis.

    1h 8m

  8. Jan 15

    Yohay Sponder: The comedian helping Jews to laugh through it all

    Please fill out this short survey. Go to: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠unpacked.bio/podsurvey⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. We want to hear from you! Israeli viral comedy sensation Yohay Sponder opens the new season of Stars of David. Join Elon Gold and Eli Leonard for a fast, funny, and heartfelt conversation about comedy, Jewish identity, and truth-telling through jokes. They talk about Sponder’s rise from clubs to sold-out theaters, why Jewish humor matters right now, and what it means to perform with real stakes—plus plenty of riffing, roasting, kvetching. And Elon's parents are back with a Yiddish word of the week. Get in touch with Elon and Eli at starsofdavid@unpacked.media. Watch and Subscribe on ⁠YouTube⁠. This podcast is brought to you by Unpacked, an OpenDor Media brand. Subscribe to the Unpacked newsletter: https://unpacked.bio/22f7b4 ---- For other podcasts from Unpacked, check out: ⁠⁠Jewish History Nerds⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Soulful Jewish Living⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Unpacking Israeli History⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Wondering Jews ⁠⁠ Special thanks to Joleen and Mitch Julis and JLTV.

    1h 14m
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Step into a world where laughter meets heart. Join comedian Elon Gold (and guests) and navigate the joys and quirks of Jewish life in an 8-episode comedy podcast that's as heartfelt as it is hilarious. Each episode features genuine, relatable conversations with a blend of humor and candid moments. Featuring guests that range from familiar names to Millennials and fresh voices of the Gen Z crowd, our show guarantees to provoke laughter while also resonating deeply. Get ready to kvetch and kvell with us as we celebrate life, love, and the shared joy of being part of our vibrant community. This podcast is brought to you by Unpacked, a division of OpenDor Media. Special thanks to Joleen & Mitch Julis and JLTV.

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