Torah Smash! The Podcast for Nerdy Jews Barak Malkin, Ethan Lane-Miller, Rabbi David Young
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Where our lives of Jewish learning collide with our love of Nerd Culture. Join us as we explore Jewish texts, history, and values and the apparent and invisible connections to your favorite movies, characters, and hobbies. www.torahsmash.com
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2nd Anniversary Special: Paraders of the Blessed Ark - Part Two
June 5, 2024Torah Smash! The Podcast for Nerdy JewsEpisode 56 - 2nd Anniversary Special - Paraders of the Blessed Ark - Part TwoThe second part of this year’s epic adventure to celebrate our podcast’s two years of being Jewish and nerdy. Can our heroes defeat this mysterious giant? Can they complete their mission? What happens to Tirza’s cat rock? Find out the answers to these questions and more on this epic anniversary episode of a Torah Smashed version of Dungeons & Dragons.00:01:40 The...
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2nd Anniversary Special: Paraders of the Blessed Ark - Part One
May 22, 2024Torah Smash! The Podcast for Nerdy JewsEpisode 55 - 2nd Anniversary Special - Paraders of the Blessed Ark - Part 1To celebrate two years of being Jewish and Nerdy, we invited some of our previous guests from the past year back to the show for a Torah Smashed version of Dungeons & Dragons. Each player chose a biblical character to portray (character descriptions below) and worked together to rescue the innocents and protect one of the most famous artifacts of the Torah.00:00:37...
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Episode 54 - Very Special Episodes ...With Guest Host Rabbi Alan Cook
May 8, 2024Torah Smash! The Podcast for Nerdy JewsEpisode 54 - Very Special Episodes …with Guest Host Rabbi Alan CookThis week’s episode will talk about something very special. Since we want it to be extra memorable, we’ll bring in a special guest. That should help ensure that the purpose and topic stick out in your mind. Did that work for you growing up with the very special episodes of your favorite tv shows growing up? Does that still work for you now? Find out the answer to these question...
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Episode 53 - Destiny Report
April 24, 2024Torah Smash! The Podcast for Nerdy JewsEpisode 53 - Destiny ReportYou’re going to listen to this episode. How do I know? Because it’s destined to happen. The fact that you’re reading this now already tells me that this episode is in your feed. Just because you're reading this doesn’t change the fact that it’s going to happen. You see the dilemma right? If you listen, then our Torah Smash precogs were right and the system works. If you don’t listen, then our precogs were wrong an...
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Episode 52 - Moses and the Justice League
April 10, 2024Torah Smash! The Podcast for Nerdy JewsEpisode 52 - Moses and the Justice LeaguePassover is around the corner, so of course, we will look at the hero who, to avoid the destruction of his people, was sent by his parents to eventually grow up to be the hero we all look up to. I’ll give you a hint, they’re a member of the Justice League. …Wait, who were you thinking of?00:00:38 Barak likes Jewish holiday smashes00:01:56 Moses and Superman00:03:12 Comparison of the two heroes00:11:3...
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Episode 51 - You Are So Not Invited To My Borg Mitzvah
March 27, 2024Torah Smash! The Podcast for Nerdy JewsEpisode 51 - You Are So Not Invited To My Borg MitzvahStar Date: April 5, 2063. Earth has finally made contact with other intelligent life in the universe, so we better ask them all the important questions: Do lobster people keep kosher? How many people attend a Borg’s b’nai mitzvah service? And why does Ethan think Star Trek: First Contact can hold its own with Wrath of Kahn?00:01:15 First Contact Day 04/05/6300:03:16 Not sure if it holds ...
Customer Reviews
Super fun and super Jewy
I’m a proud nerd (math major, middle school math teacher, lover of superhero movies, and board games of all kinds) and rebbitzin so this podcast is perfect for me! Highly recommend!! Big shout out to RDY who I used to call Dave at Camp Livingston. :)
Excellent Torah…and geekiness
I can’t overstate how much I love this podcast. Transparency: I’m friendly with all 3 hosts. And that definitely contributes. But, honestly, it’s Super Enjoyable (pun intended). Thoughtful conversation, interesting commentary, and many laughs. Wether you are a geek or a nerd…and/or Jewish, I think you’ll enjoy this podcast
This podcast is exactly what I was looking for!
This combination of nerdiness and Jewish conversation feels like the first time I watched the avengers fight each other or when the muppets create their version of a classic movie. It’s pretty darn perfect! Love the variety of topics and the hosts have fun banter with each other. Definitely subscribing!