Best Alan Irwin Podcasts (2025)

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Healing After Captivity: Dr. Hezi Levy on Israel’s Hostage Survivors 40:34

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In this powerful Touro Talks episode, Dr. Alan Kadish, President of Touro University, speaks with Dr. Chezi Levy, a senior Israeli medical expert and former Director of Barzilai University Medical Center in Ashkelon and Director General of Israeli Ministry of Health. Dr. Levy shares firsthand insights from treating Israeli hostages released after c…

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TNA Destination X, March 21st 2010 2:01:26

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Send us a text The Hogan/Bischoff era is well and truly settled in now. Let's celebrate with prat falls, dog tags and big money contracts. Nice. (Episode recorded October 2025) Support the show Linktree - http://www.linktre.ee/twtwpod Patreon - http://www.patreon.com/twtwpod Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/twtwpod/ TikTok - http://www.tiktok.…

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War in the City: John Spencer on Gaza, Civilians, and the Future of Modern Conflicts 54:29

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John Spencer, a renowned military analyst and urban warfare expert, joins Dr. Alan Kadish to discuss the realities of combat in Gaza. From the IDF’s unprecedented civilian harm mitigation measures to the challenges of Hamas’s vast tunnel network, Spencer explains how modern warfare is evolving in real time. He also addresses the media’s role in sha…

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TNA Impact, March 8th & March 15th 2010 (The New Monday Night War Begins!) 1:59:09

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Send us a text It's time to tackle TNA's ill-fated attempt to recreate the mid-90s all over again, using mostly the same people. If we had a quid for every time Hulk Hogan and Ric Flair feuded, we'd have about £15, which isn't bad really. P.S. Sorry this one is a bit late, it's been a mad week! (Episode recorded September 2025) Support the show Lin…

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A distance running prodigy at just 19 - Innes FitzGerald. Ep 85 32:59

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📝 JOG ON Training Plans, the perfect tool to get you to your next running goal: https://www.thisisjogon.com/trainingplans 👕 The JOG ON running kit: https://www.thisisjogon.com/shop The name Innes FitzGerald has become more and more well known in the running world. Having run for Great Britain and at the diamond league, Innes is now a double Europea…

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Fighting Apartheid, Antisemitism, and Injustice: A Conversation With Irwin Cotler 51:10

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In this Touro Talks conversation, Irwin Cotler — international human rights advocate and former Canadian Minister of Justice — highlights what today’s struggles demand of us. Drawing lessons from the anti-apartheid fight for Nelson Mandela in South Africa and the movement for Soviet Jewry that became a model of global advocacy, Cotler shows how col…

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TNA Impact, February 18th & February 25th 2010 (Abyss gets Hogan's ring) 2:44:52

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Send us a text The road to Monday night Impact becomes a lot clearer, and it mostly revolves around Hulk Hogan's Hall of Fame ring. Yes, it's that episode. (Episode recorded August 2025) Support the show Linktree - http://www.linktre.ee/twtwpod Patreon - http://www.patreon.com/twtwpod Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/twtwpod/ TikTok - http://w…

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The Virus in the Age of Madness 57:19

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Recorded live on March 7, 2021. A conversation with Bernard-Henri Lévy, French philosopher, filmmaker, activist and author, on his 2020 book The Virus in the Age of Madness and a philosopher’s view on science and illness.By Touro University

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Inside Autism with Temple Grandin 54:56

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Recorded live on October 5, 2021. A conversation with Dr. Temple Grandin on autism, understanding it and harnessing autistic talents.By Touro University

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Exploring Challenging Talmudic Narratives 52:17

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Recorded live on October 18, 2021. Guest host, Rabbi Dr. Zev Eleff, president of Gratz College, in conversation with Touro professor and dean, Rabbi Dr. Moshe Sokol, on Dr. Sokol’s book The Snake at the Mouth of the Cave.By Touro University

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What’s in a Name: Who Was Judah Touro? 54:21

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Recorded live on December 14, 2021. The name Touro adorns two synagogues, a hospital, and several streets, including one in Jerusalem and, of course, our school. Touro President Dr. Alan Kadish and Dr. Jonathan Sarna, University Professor and Director of the Schusterman Center for Israel Studies at Brandeis University, discuss Judah Touro.…

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Judge Rachel Freier, Hasidic Superwoman 54:06

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Recorded live on January 12, 2022. In honor of Touro’s 50th anniversary, a conversation with the illustrious Touro grad the New York Times called a Hasidic Superwoman, Judge Ruchie (Rachel) Freier.By Touro University

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TNA Against All Odds, February 14th 2010 1:45:06

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Send us a text We all love a tournament! Well, on paper at least. Anyway, who cares about a tournament when there's opportunity for Eric Bischoff to insert himself into everything again? (Episode recorded April 2025) Support the show Linktree - http://www.linktre.ee/twtwpod Patreon - http://www.patreon.com/twtwpod Instagram - https://www.instagram.…

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Was Hamilton Jewish? 1:01:11

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Recorded live on February 23, 2022. A conversation with history professor and author Dr. Andrew Porwancher, on his book The Jewish World of Alexander Hamilton.By Touro University

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Securing Religious Freedom: The Eruv Litigations 55:11

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Recorded live on March 9, 2022. A conversation between guest host Sam Levine, Professor of Law and Director of the Jewish Law Institute at Touro Law Center and lawyers Yehudah L. Buchweitz and Robert G. Sugarman on their work in the high-profile litigation brought against municipalities in New Jersey and New York regarding the establishment of eruv…

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You Were Strangers: Refugees in Jewish History 55:47

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Recorded live on April 6, 2022. “You were strangers in the land of Egypt.” In a special pre-Passover episode, Dr. Henry Abramson, guest host, Touro dean and professor, reflects on refugees in Jewish History. With an emphasis on the crisis in Ukraine, he looks at the experience of displacement from the descriptions in the book of Exodus, through the…

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Advocating for Autism: Autism Disability and Employment 1:20:45

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Recorded live on May 18, 2022. In conversation with leaders in the autism inclusion space, autistic individuals Tim Goldstein, Global Cloud Trainer, Google andElisabeth Wiklander, Cellist, London Philharmonic Orchestraand diversity advocates Hardeep Rai, Group CEO & Founder, Kaleidoscope Group/Kaleidoscope Investments a company that exclusively inv…

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Autism and Employment: Winters Center for Autism 53:20

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Recorded live and in person on November 15, 2022. A presentation from the Winters Center for Autism on autism in the workplace.By Touro University

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Autism and Employment: The Mobileye Team 51:49

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Recorded live on November 15, 2022. A conversation exploring the autism employment program at Mobileye, an international leader in autonomous driving technologies, with Lihi Lapid, president of SHEKEL – Inclusion for People with Disabilities and those involved with SHEKEL member placement at Mobileye, Mollie Goldstein, Eli Schreiber, and Roni Vistu…

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Autism and Religion 54:55

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Recorded live on December 15, 2022. A conversation on autism on religious spaces and activities with guest host Sam Levine, Professor of Law and Director of the Jewish Law Institute at Touro Law Center, and Gabrielle Kaplan-Mayer, Chief Program Officer & Director, Whole Community Inclusion, Jewish Learning Venture; John Elder Robison, Neurodiversit…

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TNA Impact, January 21st & January 28th 2010 (The Orlando Screwjob) 2:57:36

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Send us a text Okay, it hasn't got off to a great start, but things can turn around, can't they? All we need is a Montreal rerun, and then we're off to the races! (Episode recorded April 2025) Support the show Linktree - http://www.linktre.ee/twtwpod Patreon - http://www.patreon.com/twtwpod Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/twtwpod/ TikTok - ht…

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Supreme Court of Israel: Present and Future 1:10:11

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Recorded live on February 12, 2023. With an introduction from former President of the Supreme Court of Israel, Justice Aharon Barak and a tribute from law professor, Miriam Marcowitz-Bitton, a conversation on the Supreme Court of Israel with Justice Elyakim Rubinstein, former Vice President of the Supreme Court of Israel and Attorney General of Isr…

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Navigating and Balancing Jewish Identity in Corporate America 53:29

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Recorded live on May 18, 2023.A conversation with leaders in corporate America: Deb Benovitz, Senior Vice President, Global Insights and Innovation, WeightWatchers; Allen Fagin, who served as Chairman of Proskauer; and David Sable who was the Global CEO and Chairman of Young & Rubicam and is currently the Co-Founder/Partner of DoAble on navigating …

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The Life and Legacy of Rabbi Professor Yitzhak (Isadore) Twersky 1:03:02

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(Recorded live on September 20, 2023.) Recorded live on September 20, 2023. A conversation between Rabbi Professor Carmi Horowitz and Rabbi Dr. Michael A. Shmidman on the life and legacy of Rabbi Professor Yitzhak (Isadore) Twersky z”l, a unique individual and unusual scholar. Prof. Twersky was the Talner Rebbe a, professor at Harvard University, a…

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TNA Genesis, January 17th 2010 2:30:45

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Send us a text It's the first PPV of the Hogan/Bischoff era, and there's no more stinkin' playpen rings, and lots more Sean Morley. That will definitely go well... (Episode recorded March 2025) Support the show Linktree - http://www.linktre.ee/twtwpod Patreon - http://www.patreon.com/twtwpod Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/twtwpod/ TikTok - h…

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The War for the Narrative 47:25

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Dr. Monty Penkower joins Touro Talks to discuss the process of writing an objective daily accounting of the war Israel is fighting since it was attacked on Oct 7, 2023, the war he calls “The War for the Narrative”. How do you ensure accuracy in a chaotic media environment? How do you provide context and an understanding of the radical Islamist ideo…

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TNA Impact, January 4th & January 14th 2010 (Hulk Hogan's Debut) 3:18:32

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Send us a text He's here, and he's brought lots of awful friends with him! It's only fitting that an event as big as this has led to our longest ever recording. If you were wondering, the descent into madness begins around the two-hour mark. The absolute boy of Season 1 was Big Vito, while Mike Knox got the accolade in Season 2. Have we already fou…

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Building Bridges and Embracing Zionism: A Conversation with Mizrahi CEO, Rav Doron Perez 51:47

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Rav Doron Perez, World Mizrachi CEO, joins Touro Talks for a conversation about the importance of Zionism and bringing Torah values to Zionism. He explains how every Jew can impact the development of the land of Israel, and who has a monopoly on truth. Sharing the tragic loss of his son on October 7 as he fought for the land of Israel, Rav Perez st…

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SEASON 3 PREMIERE: TNA Final Resolution, 20th December 2009 2:33:09

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Send us a text It's time, brother! Much like the arrival of Hulk Hogan in TNA, the arrival of Season 3 is greatly hyped, we start talking about him before he's even appeared on TV, and things are better before he got there. Hopefully you're as excited as we were to witness the power of TWTWmania! (Episode recorded March 2025) Support the show Linkt…

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Egyptian Refugee, Israel Advocate: A Conversation with Political Analyst, Dalia Ziada 51:04

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Political analyst and Egyptian refugee, Dalia Ziada, joins Touro Talks for an incisive analysis of the shifting dynamics in the Middle East, including Israel's emergence as a regional power and Turkey's growing influence, peer pressure on American college campuses, the socialist Islamist alliance, and her journey from burning the Israeli flag on he…

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BONUS EPISODE #11 - CZW Ultraviolent Tournament of Death II, July 26th 2003 (and the AIWF!) 2:41:31

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Send us a text It's our last stop before Hogan hits TNA in Season 3, and it's the grossest episode we've ever done. We take a look at both the AIWF from our Louis Theroux episode, and one of CZW's annual deathmatch tournaments. JESUS! You can find the CZW show here: https://iwtv.live/promotion/Combat-Zone-Wrestling#dxLBOeZ7NQ And you can find the A…

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Finding the Humanity: A Conversation with Former Refusenik and Author Yosef Mendelevich 48:46

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Faulkner said “The past is never dead. It's not even past.” In this Touro Talks, Dr. Henry Abramson, historian and dean of Lander College for Men, spoke with former refusenik and author Rabbi Dr. Yosef Mendelevich on the occasion of the release of his new volume, The Cantonists, published by Touro University Press. They speak about Mendelevich’s ex…

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10 years since recovering from addiction - Alan Hartley. Ep 84 56:30

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👕 The JOG ON running kit: https://www.thisisjogon.com/shop 📝 JOG ON Training Plans, the perfect tool to get you to your next running goal: https://www.thisisjogon.com/trainingplans Having recently hit a huge milestone of 10 years since escaping his addiction to drugs and alcohol, Alan told me that he was finally ready, to sit down and tell his stor…

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Never Alone: Prison, Politics, and My People 58:41

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Recorded live on October 14, 2020. A conversation with activist, political prisoner, and Israeli minister, Natan Sharansky & historian Gil Troy on their book, Never Alone: Prison, Politics, and My People. Sharansky talks about family and that “once you discover your people, you are never alone” and Palestinian activism and rights.…

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BONUS EPISODE #10 - The Best There Was #2: WWF Backlash, April 30th 2000 2:29:30

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Send us a text It's the penultimate bonus episode before Season 3, and we've decided to give ourselves a little treat by watching an all-time classic pay-per-view. Seriously, this was bloody great. (Episode recorded February 2025) Our final bonus episode will cover CZW Ultraviolent Tournament of Death II from 2003, and also check in with the AIWF f…

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Why the Commonwealth Games went wrong - Hannah Irwin. Ep 83 38:09

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📝 JOG ON Training Plans, perfect for your next running goal: https://www.thisisjogon.com/trainingplans 👕 The awesome JOG ON running kit: https://www.thisisjogon.com/shop Hannah Irwin is a British long distance runner who has represented Great Britain and competed in the Commonwealth Games in 2022. Hannah and I decided to have a conversation about h…

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A Conversation with Congressman Ritchie Torres 41:30

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In a wide-ranging conversation with Touro President Dr. Alan Kadish, Congressman Ritchie Torres shared how his upbringing in the South Bronx led to success in his political career. He spoke about his passion for Israel, the rise in antisemitism, why he believes some of his colleagues are misguided when it comes to the Jewish state, and how he’s fig…

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BONUS EPISODE #9 - HUSTLE 3, May 8th 2004 1:57:09

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Send us a text Is this the weirdest show we've covered? It might well be! This show can be tracked down online, but a version with subtitles that we used for recording can be found on our Patreon. It's somehow even less comprehensible when you know what people are saying. Now let's do it together: 3...2...1...HUSTLE HUSTLE! (Episode recorded Januar…

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Jewish Life in Poland and Lithuania 53:20

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Poland and Lithuania are home to the Chassidic movement, misnagdim and the controversy between the two, so much of our halachic commentary, and a rich and diverse Jewish cultural life. Walking their streets, we can relive our history and find out place in it. Get a taste of the stories and knowledge Drs. Shnayer Leiman and Henry Abramson have to sh…

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World Champion by 0.05 seconds - Simon Bédard. Ep 82 44:07

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📝 JOG ON Training Plans, perfect for your next running goal: https://www.thisisjogon.com/trainingplans 👕 The awesome JOG ON running kit: https://www.thisisjogon.com/shop Having lived with Simon Bédard and other professional runners for two weeks at altitude, on the final day of my trip I sat down with Simon to ask him about his career so far - from…

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BONUS EPISODE #8 - Louis Theroux's Weird Weekends: "Wrestling" and "Looking for Love" 1:48:02

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Send us a text Time to take a look at Louis Theroux's foray into low-level independent wrestling and WCW. Also, just because we want to, we watch and discuss possibly the greatest documentary star of them all, Lake Palmer! If you're in the UK, both of these episodes are available on BBC iPlayer. If you're not, they're available here: https://www.da…

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The New Middle East 51:25

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Recorded live on June 20, 2021. A conversation on the new Middle East with Ambassador Houda Nonoo of Bahrain on the Abraham Accords, and the history of Jewish life in Bahrain.By Touro University

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BONUS EPISODE #7 - IMPACT One Night Only: Hardcore Justice 2, July 5th 2013 (feat. Dave Elliott!) 1:53:00

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Send us a text We ring in 2025 by dipping our toes into the tepid waters of TNA's self-contained pay-per-views, and we're joined by our friend, fellow comedian Dave Elliott! It's a lovely lovely time. Well, the chat is; the show is suitably poor quality. Enjoy! You can find out more about Dave on his website https://daveelliottcomedy.com/ ! (Episod…

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5 changes I made for MUCH faster running. Jogging Shorts Ep 34 5:53

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📝 5 Winter Tips Cheat Sheet: https://www.thisisjogon.com/jog-on-gems 👕🧡 The comfortable JOG ON running kit: https://www.thisisjogon.com/shop 📝 JOG ON Training Plans to rocket you to your next running goal: https://www.thisisjogon.com/trainingplans 🔦 The head torch I use (Petzl Iko Core) - affiliate: https://amzn.to/3DL9LPl 5 changes I made for MUCH…

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BONUS EPISODE #6 - Q&A Special! 2:10:59

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Send us a text Festive greetings to you all! We're celebrating the end of Season 2 with a big heap of questions sent in by you, our lovely listeners! We were absolutely delighted with the number of responses; thank you, it really means a lot. In this episode we cover mostly wrestling questions, but also tip our toes into comedy, music, the history …

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Christian Support for Israel 58:19

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Rabbi Yitzchok Adlerstein and Bishop Glenn R. Plummer join Touro Talks host, Dr. Alan Kadish, for a conversation on antisemitism, support for Israel, and what we can expect under the new U.S. administration.By Touro University

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THE FINAL EPISODE - Season 36, Episode 1: "Bart's Birthday" 36:15

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Send us a text For the 100th (if you include bonus episodes) and final time, Alan and Heather are ready to tackle some late-stage Simpsons. Season 36 opened up with an episode billed as the series finale, so what better episode to tackle? Thanks to everybody who tuned in over the last three years. It's meant a lot, and we'll always be grateful! Wit…

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Season 2 Awards - The Best & Worst of WWECW 1:43:10

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Send us a text We've got the tuxedos out of the wardrobe, we're all bloated from a fancy dinner, and we've had one too many cocktails - it's time for the awards ceremony! Let's find out who are the winner, the losers and the creamy middlers of Season 2! (Episode recorded November 2024) Support the show Linktree - http://www.linktre.ee/twtwpod Patre…

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#88 - Season 27, Episode 22: "Orange is the New Yellow" 33:05

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Send us a text Time to wrap up Season 27 with an episode that splits the opinions of your beloved hosts! Does the season end with a bang or a whimper? Let's find out! Plus a big announcement about the future of the SSP! Follow us on social media and then say things to us! TikTok - @stupidsexypodcast Twitter - @StupidSexyPod Instagram - @StupidSexyP…

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Taking Hamas Funders to Court 57:19

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Recorded live on November 19, 2024. Touro Talks host Dr. Alan Kadish, explores the series of high-profile legal cases filed after the horrific events of October 7th, 2023 against those who provided material support to the designated foreign terrorist organization Hamas, with guests Rabbi Dr. Mark Goldfeder and Erielle Davidson.…