Idol Worship

Idol Worship Podcast

For 48 seasons and counting, the CBS reality-TV show Survivor has delivered incisive social commentary, unmatched by its peers. Now, as it begins its 49th season, we're asking and answering the question that everyone from Survivor diehards to Larry David has been wondering for nearly 25 years: Is Survivor Jewish? Join our fast-growing audience for laughs, words of Torah, and an exploration of identity like no other. Non-Jews and non-Survivor-fans encouraged to enjoy.

  1. MAY 5

    A Beast Among Men

    "Welcome to Survivor, Mr. Beast." What did those words do? What metaphysical energy did they bring into the Survivor universe? What does it mean for Survivor when an outsider suddenly gains immense power? Yoni and Judy answer those questions and more, ultimately revealing how Mr. Beast's appearance on Survivor shook the foundation of the divine itself and how it might alter our conception of how power is used on Survivor. Enjoy all of that, and then enjoy some laughs at the demise of Survivor's most notorious antisemite.

    36 min

  2. APR 22

    Blood Moons on the Doorframe

    After a dizzying several weeks of Survivor 50 twists, each of which have clear Jewish parallels, Yoni and Judy take the mics to banter about what Season 50 has delivered so far -- Jewish and secular. Among other scintillating topics, they discuss Coach's characters and what they mean for the Jews, the Survivor editors joining the Talmudic tradition, and the Seder-Survivor pipeline. Enjoy the latest installment as you get ready for the home stretch of Survivor 50!

    37 min

  3. MAR 17

    Lashon HaEilish: Szn. 50 Eps. 2-3

    Yoni and Judy chat about what they took from episodes 2 and 3 of Survivor 50. After memorializing the most recent vote-out (ZT"L), they start things light by discussing which Survivor 50 players would hide them (yes, you're thinking about that right), before getting into Survivor's anti-democratic democracy, and the permissability of speaking lashon hara on Survivor and at home. Enjoy!

    36 min

  4. MAR 2

    We are SO back: Szn 50 Ep. 1

    Purim is approaching, which means one thing: a new Survivor season is upon us! Judy and Yoni begin their journey breaking down their third season of Survivor x Judaism by talking about the strategies of older players on Season 50, the most MAGA players on Season 50, and where they see the season going from here (Jewishly, of course). Then, they discuss Yoni finding an immunity idol in NYC, a Survivor legend's recent call out of CBS for "platforming antisemitism," and how the newest Gen Alpha slang will show up in Season 50. Enjoy! Happy Purim!! Eliza call out of Stephanie: link

    37 min

  5. FEB 13

    The Pre-Shabbos Idol Hunt

    Guest episode!!!! Yoni and Judy begin with some light chatter about the afterlife before welcoming a very special guest who shares what it's like to find an immunity idol as part of the pre-Season 50 promo nationwide hunt while Shabbat rapdily approaches. Enjoy!

    37 min

  6. JAN 28

    Season 50 Preview #1: Gam Ki Elech in the Valley of Coach

    Judy and Yoni host an emergency podcast to talk about the "Ultimate Survivor Challenge," a stupid name for a pretty cool thing. Then, they move on to some less pressing but more fascinating developments in the Survivor-Judaism universe, as they discuss the Jewish angle on 3 of the most iconic contestants of Season 50. Survivor 50 Challenge: link Cast breakdown with the Coach tattoo as discussed: link

    39 min

  7. JAN 15

    Welcome to Survivor, Mr. B'hema: Szn 49 Finale/First Look at 50

    After letting the Season 49 finale marinate, Yoni and Judy briefly roast the gripping conclusion of Survivor 49, before getting into what we really all care about: Billie Eilish Boomerang-Idol-Gate! (Are we doing it right? Are we influencing you?) Judy and Yoni discuss whether this new iteration of advertising on Survivor is different from previous featured products, share some upcoming details of their Season 50 preview epsiodes, make fun of Jeff, and above all, they provide a definitive answer the question on everyone's mind in these uncertain times: "Will Survivor 50 be 'Good for the Jews?'" Enjoy! Stay tuned for Jewish-relevant breakdowns of Survivor 50's iconic cast!

    36 min

  8. 12/16/2025

    Dreams and Nightmares: Szn. 49, Ep. (second to last)

    One episode left. Great?! Since Survivor fans are so upset with the content of Survivor 49, this is the place to hear Judy and Yoni break down how the betrayals, the strategic misplays, and the Riz each parallel clear themes in the recent Torah portions. They also discuss Judy's extremely questionable 18th birthday gift and the mysterious power of really good Mexican food.

    33 min
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For 48 seasons and counting, the CBS reality-TV show Survivor has delivered incisive social commentary, unmatched by its peers. Now, as it begins its 49th season, we're asking and answering the question that everyone from Survivor diehards to Larry David has been wondering for nearly 25 years: Is Survivor Jewish? Join our fast-growing audience for laughs, words of Torah, and an exploration of identity like no other. Non-Jews and non-Survivor-fans encouraged to enjoy.

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  • Creator
    Idol Worship Podcast
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    25
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Idol Worship Podcast
  • Show Website
    Idol Worship