What The Falafel

What The Falafel
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What the Falafel is the podcast that brings BIG Jewish energy, hilarious and heartfelt conversations and a sprinkle of chutzpah to your life! Created and hosted by Jodie Brandman, in partnership with The Jewish News this podcast is where Jewish culture, identity, humour and personal growth collide! Expect interviews with comedians, creators, chefs, activists and more... all Jewish, all amazing, all here to share their stories in a way that's REAL! We're here to show all the different, wild parts of being Jewish so hit subscribe and join the FUN!!

  1. 4d ago

    From Special Forces to Creating a Global Netflix Hit | Avi Issacharoff

    In this on-the-go episode of What The Falafel, Jodie Brandman sits down with Netflix’s Fauda co-creator Avi Issacharoff to hear about the upcoming Season 5! We hear how the mass invasion of Israel was too “unrealistic” a plot line; how everything changed after October 7th; and how writing it became a healing process for everyone involved. Avi shares his undercover military and then journalistic background, from speaking Arabic with Hamas operatives to being in situations that sparked ideas for the creation of Fauda. It’s a fascinating episode, so make sure you tune in… and prepare yourself for Netflix’s new release! → Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wtfalafelpodcast/ → Host: https://www.instagram.com/jodiebrandman/ → Partnered with Jewish News: https://www.instagram.com/jewishnews/ Sponsors: → Presteez bars: https://urlgeni.us/amazon/10falafel Use code Falafel10 for 10% off! Chapters:00:00: Season 5 05:57: Sponsor Ad Presteez10:08: Oct 7th casualties 12:42: How Fauda got started 18:00: Healing and writing 20:00: Journalistic background 25:00: The media war 29:00: Bukharan and Kurdish heritage

  2. Aug 30

    What Mizrahi Jews Remember About the Arab World | Ciara Shalome

    In this episode of the What The Falafel podcast, Jodie Brandman sits down with Ciara Shalome, creator of the sensational Instagram page: The Mizrahi Story. Ciara has spent years documenting the stories, memories and voices of Mizrahi and Sephardi Jews from across the Middle East and North Africa.We talk about what “Mizrahi” actually means, the discrimination many Mizrahi Jews experienced after arriving in Israel, and the complicated reality of Jewish life across countries like Iraq, Egypt, Syria, Yemen and Morocco. Ciara talks openly about how she used to see the world in black and white, and how listening to people who actually lived through these experiences completely changed the way she thinks. This is a conversation about Jewish identity, memory, culture, propaganda, social media, polarisation, Muslim-Jewish relationships, and the importance of being willing to see the grey… because history and people are layered. If you enjoy this episode, subscribe to What The Falafel and come join us for more conversations about Jewish life, culture, identity, achievement, spirituality and the things that make us proud to be part of this crazy, brilliant tribe! → Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wtfalafelpodcast/ → Host: https://www.instagram.com/jodiebrandman/ → Partnered with Jewish News: https://www.instagram.com/jewishnews/ → Find Ciara: https://www.instagram.com/themizrahistory/Sponsors: → Contemporary Judaica: https://contemporaryjudaica.co.uk Showroom by appointment: 58 Crewys Road, NW2 2AD → Presteez bars: https://urlgeni.us/amazon/10falafel Use code Falafel10 for 10% off! Chapters:00:00 What is Mizrahi?08:29 Contemporary Judaica09:40 Discrimination14:33 Ciaras Story, Yemenite and Baghdadi Jews22:31 Presteez23:02 Nuances and Scrolling29:06 The current climate32:12 A Jew and the Quran35:52 Stories1ZOUIIDKKIWW7318

  3. Aug 19

    She Broke The Rules To Save A 100-Year-Old Jewish Bakery | Jennifer Rinkoff

    In this episode of What The Falafel, Jodie Brandman sits down with Jennifer Rinkoff, a 4th generation baker from the famous Jewish East End Bakery, Rinkoffs. We cover everything from the bakery's family history to how Jennifer fought her way in as a female and transformed the bakery with viral “Crodoughs". Jennifer shares stories from her childhood and what it’s like to be a Rinkoff, and shows off her brand-new cookbook as we taste our way through some recipes! → Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wtfalafelpodcast/ → Host: https://www.instagram.com/jodiebrandman/ → Partnered with Jewish News: https://www.instagram.com/jewishnews/ → Visit the Rinkoff website: https://www.rinkoffs.co.uk→ Find Rinkoff: https://www.instagram.com/rinkoffsbakery/?hl=en→ Get the recipe book here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Jewish-Bakery-Family-Recipes-Londons/dp/1837836078 Chapters:00:00 Family Foundations 10:00 Joining the business 16:38 Eating crodoughs! 22:00 Extended family business 27:26 The Book

  4. Jul 20

    The Truth About Growing Up In A Religious Jewish Community | Chaya of London

    In this episode of What The Falafel, Jodie Brandman sits down with Jewish content creator and mum of 3, Chaya of London, for a fun and heartfelt conversation! From her life in London and LA to her Chabad upbringing Chaya talks about the key moments in her life. We cover everything from religious marital pressures to building her Jewish home with her kids. This episode will have you feeling proud and inspired! → Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wtfalafelpodcast/ → Host: https://www.instagram.com/jodiebrandman/ → Partnered with Jewish News: https://www.instagram.com/jewishnews/ → Find Chaya: https://www.instagram.com/chayaoflondon/ → Shop the Jewellery: https://www.instagram.com/ellayaofficial/ Sponsors: → Menachems Kosher Butcher: https://www.instagram.com/menachems_glatt_butchers/https://menachems.co.uk/ → Phone and Learn https://www.phoneandlearn.org/https://www.instagram.com/phoneandlearn/ → Special thanks to Balagan for their AMAZING food! Find their restaurant in Borehamwood and on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/balaganuk/. Pop into their store and say “What the Falafel” at checkout to get 10% off! https://www.balaganborehamwood.co.uk/

    The Truth About Growing Up In A Religious Jewish Community | Chaya of London

  5. Jun 24

    The Man Who Created Nova: A Story of Survival, Community and Hope | Ofir Amir

    In the most powerful episode to date, Jodie Brandman sits down with Ofir Amir, Co-founder, producer, and survivor of the Nova Festival. Before October 7th, Ofir was building an incredible community alongside music festivals, all promoting connection and kindness at the core. At 6.29am on October 7th, everything changed. Fleeing from the Nova massacre, Ofir was shot by terrorists and had to watch one of his best friends die next to him, all the while trying to protect his pregnant wife at home who hiding in a bomb shelter. Ofir shows us what it means to be resilient. He has gone on to create the Nova Exhibition (which is in London until June 15th), and the Tribe of Nova, an entire community supporting survivors and their families. This episode needs to be watched by everyone. A massive thank you to Ofir for sharing his story. Please donate to The Tribe of Nova to help continue his incredible work: http://bit.ly/4eUFnRt → Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wtfalafelpodcast/ → Host: https://www.instagram.com/jodiebrandman/ → Partnered with The Jewish News: https://www.instagram.com/jewishnews → https://novaexhibition.com/london-exhibition → https://www.tribeofnova.com/

  6. May 7

    How The Kosher Food Scene is Going Viral | Romy Kosher

    In this episode of What The Falafel, Jodie Brandman sits down with Romy Kosher for a food filled chat! From discussing how Romy went Kosher in Israel to what excites her about kosher London restaurants, you do NOT want to watch this when you’re hungry!! We also find out all about Romy’s life supporting families with dementia, and her plans for travelling the world eating! → Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wtfalafelpodcast/ → Find Jodie: https://www.instagram.com/jodiebrandman/ → Find Romy: https://www.instagram.com/romykosher/ Dementia care: → https://mindkeepers.co.uk/Sponsors:Discover: This episode is sponsored by: → Datekin - https://datekin.co.uk/ → Kosher Kingdom - 7 Russell Gardens, Golders Green Rd, London NW11 9NN → Special thanks to Balagan for their AMAZING food! Find their restaurant in Borehamwood and on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/balaganuk/. Pop into their store and say “What the Falafel” at checkout to get 10% off! https://www.balaganborehamwood.co.uk/ Chapters: 00:00 Eating & Best Restaurants 03:10 Sponsor: Datekin 03:44 Getting started 14:00 Home life 18:10 Travel 21:40 Going kosher 27:48 Food delivery 35:40 Going to Israel 35:57 Sponsor: Kosher Kingdom 39:30 Content creation 43:43 Dementia 51:12 Social Media

  7. Apr 22

    How Jewish Comedian Fell In Love, Had an Orthodox Conversion and Then a Bris! | Max Olesker

    In this episode of What The Falafel, Jodie Brandman sits down with writer, comedian and author, Max Olesker. In this laugh-out-loud conversation, Max shares how falling in love led to an Orthodox Jewish conversion complete with moving into a religious family's home in Hendon and a bris at the age of 36! We cover his gruelling journey with the Beth Din, his pro-wrestling and comedic career, and his brand NEW book aptly titled “Making The Cut: An Unorthodox Love Story”. → What The Falafel Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wtfalafelpodcast/ → Host: https://www.instagram.com/jodiebrandman/ → Find Max Olesker: https://www.instagram.com/maxolesker/ Sponsor: → Special thanks to Balagan for their AMAZING food! Find their restaurant in Borehamwood and on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/balaganuk/. Pop into their store and say “What the Falafel” at checkout to get 10% off! https://www.balaganborehamwood.co.uk/

  8. Mar 30

    How West End Rejection Led to Viral TikTok Success | Candy Gigi

    In this hilarious episode of What The Falafel, Jodie Brandman sits down with Jewish comedian and content creator Candy Gigi for a whole hour of laughter! We cover everything from feeling like a misfit in school, to auditioning for West End shows and spitting out vegetables during a live comedy performance. This one you do NOT want to miss! → Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wtfalafelpodcast/ → Host: https://www.instagram.com/jodiebrandman/ → Find Candy Gigi: https://www.instagram.com/candy_gigi/?hl=en Sponsor: → Special thanks to Balagan for their AMAZING food! Find their restaurant in Borehamwood and on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/balaganuk/. Pop into their store and say “What the Falafel” at checkout to get 10% off! https://www.balaganborehamwood.co.uk/

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What the Falafel is the podcast that brings BIG Jewish energy, hilarious and heartfelt conversations and a sprinkle of chutzpah to your life! Created and hosted by Jodie Brandman, in partnership with The Jewish News this podcast is where Jewish culture, identity, humour and personal growth collide! Expect interviews with comedians, creators, chefs, activists and more... all Jewish, all amazing, all here to share their stories in a way that's REAL! We're here to show all the different, wild parts of being Jewish so hit subscribe and join the FUN!!

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  • Creator
    What The Falafel
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    23
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © What The Falafel
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