Best Daud Podcasts (2026)

We blue ourselves for this third installment of James Cameron's Pandora odyssey "Avatar: Fire and Ash"! Can big Jim go the distance with a third Nav'i film or is it time to abandon ship? If you’re enjoying the show, consider buying us a coffee, sending us an email or hitting us up on Letterboxd, Twitter(X), BlueSky or Instagram! You can catch our e…

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Kotzk Podcast 077: Suspending Judaism between depth and accessibility: Maimonides and Yeshaya of Trani 1:12:26

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Was Judaism enriched by the radical thought of Maimonides, or narrowed by the conservative pragmatism of Yeshaya di Trani? (Kotzk Blog 535)

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Ep 563: Wake Up Dead Man - A Knives Out Mystery 1:16:56

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You gotta have faith because we've got our Knives Out for the third installment in Rian Johnson's murder mystery trilogy "Wake Up Dead Man"! It'll take Benoit Blanc to solve this debate about faith versus religion In this spirited episode! If you’re enjoying the show, consider buying us a coffee, sending us an email or hitting us up on Letterboxd, …

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KESUNYIAN SEBAGAI TEMPAT TUHAN BEKERJA 10:40

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Lukas 1:5-25 I.Kisah Zakharia dan Elisabet II.Keraguan yang Membawa Kesunyian III.Tuhan Bekerja dalam Kesunyian IV.Harapan yang Garang V.Aplikasi untuk Kehidupan Kristen Masa KiniBy Pdt. Em. Johnvin Anugraha, M.Th

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Kotzk Podcast 075: The Seven Laws of Noah: Then and now 1:20:59

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Did the early rabbinic tradition understand the Seven Laws of Noah as a model for a universal religion for non-Jews? (Kotzk Blog 533)

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Kotzk Podcast 076: Between Law and Magic: The Mezuzah as a test case in shifting cosmologies 1:12:19

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This episode explores the shifting cosmologies surrounding the mezuzah from Talmudic times to this day. (Kotzk Blog 534)

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Ep 562: Hamnet 1:13:15

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Ham heads rejoice because we're deep diving on the bard with Chloe Zhao's adaptation of Maggie O'Farrell's Hamnet! We're also thrilled to be joined by legendary abolitionist Chandler Dean to give us all his hot Shakespeare takes! If you’re enjoying the show, consider buying us a coffee, sending us an email or hitting us up on Letterboxd, Twitter(X)…

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Ep 561: Train Dreams 1:08:50

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Robert Grainger (Joel Edgerton) is logging all of his memories in Clint Bentley’s “Train Dreams” and we’re here to sift through his highs and lows in this tender portrait of a 20th century man. If you’re enjoying the show, consider buying us a coffee, sending us an email or hitting us up on Letterboxd, Twitter(X), BlueSky or Instagram! You can catc…

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TUNAS ISTIMEWA 10:04

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Tunas Istimewa: Paradoks Pengharapan yang Melampaui Zaman Yesaya 4:2 1.Konteks Historis: Janji di Tengah Kehancuran 2.Paradoks Pemulihan yang Tidak Pernah Terjadi Secara Politik 3.Penggenapan yang Melampaui Ekspektasi 4.Relevansi di Era Media Sosial 5.Kaitan dengan Minggu AdventBy Pdt. Em. Johnvin Anugraha, M.Th

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Kotzk Podcast 074: Dialogues of vision: How we view Maimonides and how he might view us (Part II) 1:36:32

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Part II now turns the focus on its head and examines, theoretically, how Maimonides might view contemporary Judaism as we know it. (kotzk Blog 532)

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Ep 560: Wicked: For Good 1:09:29

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We're defying gravity for a second time as we reach the Wicked conclusion to the most important question of this generation... what does the Wizard want? If you’re enjoying the show, consider buying us a coffee, sending us an email or hitting us up on Letterboxd, Twitter(X), BlueSky or Instagram! You can catch our episodes early and ad free over on…

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MISTERI PENGANGKATAN ELIA 11:27

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(2 Raja-raja 2:11) 1.Peristiwa yang Luar Biasa 2.Bukan Jasa, Tetapi Anugerah Semata 3.Koneksi dengan Advent: Kedatangan yang Dinanti-nantikan 4.Arti Praktis untuk Kehidupan Kita Hari Ini 5.Penutup: Hidup dalam Anugerah, Menanti dalam PengharapanBy Pdt. Em. Johnvin Anugraha, M.Th

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Kotzk Podcast 073: Dialogues of Vision: How we view Maimonides and how he might view us (Part I) 1:19:01

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This episode examines how Maimonides was viewed by the rabbinic world (Part I), and how, in turn, Judaism as we know it today might (theoretically) be viewed by Maimonides (Part II). This creates a ‘dialogue of vision. (Kotzk Blog 531)

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Ep 559: Sentimental Value 1:07:54

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Joachim Trier returns to the pod and has us feeling sentimental! We dive into intertextuality, remorse and how filmmaking can shape identity. If you’re enjoying the show, consider buying us a coffee, sending us an email or hitting us up on Letterboxd, Twitter(X), BlueSky or Instagram! You can catch our episodes early and ad free over on Nebula! Sig…

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DAUD PAHLAWAN IMAN 9:53

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DAUD: PAHLAWAN IMAN Ibrani 11:32 Eksposisi Singkat Ibrani 11:32 Sisi Positif Daud: Pahlawan yang Hatinya Melekat pada Tuhan Sisi Gelap Daud: Kisah Pahit yang Tidak Ditutupi Alkitab Kejujuran Alkitab: Mengapa Kisah Daud Tidak Ditutup-tutupi? Penerapan: Belajar dari Daud sebagai Orang Beriman, Bukan Orang Sempurna…

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Kotzk Podcast 072: Early textual layering in Zohar and Bahir as clues to their dating 1:14:46

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How early layers of text from the Zohar and Bahir may shed light on the authorship, milieu, geography and dating of these two fundamental mystical works. (Kotzk blog 530)

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Ep 558: Predator: Badlands 1:10:21

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There's no killing what can't be killed, which means the Predator franchise is back from the dead with the third Dan Trachtenberg helmed Yautja adventure, this time in the badlands of... New Zealand? If you’re enjoying the show, consider buying us a coffee, sending us an email or hitting us up on Letterboxd, Twitter(X), BlueSky or Instagram! You ca…

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SIMSON PAHLAWAN IMAN YANG KONTROVERSIAL 11:07

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Pahlawan Iman yang Kontroversial: Belajar dari Simson Ayat Bacaan: Ibrani 11:32 I.Eksposisi Singkat II.Polemik Sebuah Gelar III.Sisi Gelap Simson IV.Iman di Tengah Kelemahan V.Pelajaran untuk Kita Hari IniBy Pdt. Em. Johnvin Anugraha, M.Th

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Kotzk Podcast 071: Avraham Ibn Daud: Maimonides’ unspoken mentor? 1:21:16

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Is it possible that Maimonides (1138-1204) had an unspokenmentor who has been largely overlooked by history? This ‘mentor’ may have been the twelfth-century philosopher, translator, and historian Avraham Ibn Daud (c. 1110–1180). “[H]istory has been rather unkind” (Fontaine 2023:1) to Avraham Ibn Daud. Yet, it seems that Maimonides was not the first…

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Ep 557: Bugonia 1:14:21

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Yorgos Lanthimos returns to the pod as the most discussed* director on the show! We're ready to save the green planet with Jesse Plemons and Emma Stone in Bugonia. While you're here, check out the film's graphic designer: Vasilis Marmatakis *This fact, like our name, has not been verified anywhere by anyone. If you’re enjoying the show, consider bu…

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Kotzk Podcast 070: Rationalism, Mysticism and Binitarianism 1:12:44

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In this episode: It’s commonly assumed that Jewish belief in G-d has remained consistent throughout history. In truth, Jewish perceptions of the have been strikingly diverse, shaped and reshaped across centuries, cultures, and theological currents. (Kotzk Blog: 528)

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Kotzk Podcast 069: Neoplatonic echoes in Chassidic Mysticism 1:19:37

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This episode explores the intellectual legacy of Abu Ya'qub Isḥāq ibn Sulaymān al-Israeli—also known as Yitzchak ben Shlomo haYisraeli (c.855–c.955)—a pioneering yet largely overlooked figure in early Medieval Jewish philosophy. Through a counterintuitive comparison between Yitzchak haYisraeli’s tenth-century philosophical writings and contemporary…

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KUASA PERKATAAN 10:46

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Kuasa Perkataan: Membangun atau Menghancurkan Efesus 4:29 I.Lidah: Senjata yang Membunuh atau Obat yang Menyembuhkan II.Bahaya Perundungan: Dosa yang Membunuh III.Panggilan untuk Membangun dengan Perkataan IV.Bertanggung Jawab atas Setiap PerkataanBy Pdt. Em. Johnvin Anugraha, M.Th

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Ep 556: Frankenstein 1:28:19

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MOVIE DISCUSSION BEGINS AT 27:10 It's alive and so are we as we deep dive into the creation of Guillermo Del Toro's newest (and oldest) monster "Frankenstein". We're joined by show regular and gothic horror aficionado Jamie Walsh and are prompted by a wonderful listener about this annotated text, the relationship between Frankenstein and technology…

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Ep 555: Tron: Ares 1:07:07

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We're back on the grid and leaving behind a laser trail that'll determine the fate of Joachim Rønning's Tron: Ares! It's biodigital jazz man! If you’re enjoying the show, consider buying us a coffee, sending us an email or hitting us up on Letterboxd, Twitter(X), BlueSky or Instagram! You can catch our episodes early and ad free over on Nebula! Sig…

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APA YANG MEMBELENGGU ANDA? 9:56

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Markus 5:1-20 I.Siapa Yang Sebenarnya Mengendalikan Hidup Anda? II.Kekuatan Yang Lebih Besar Dari Belenggu Kita III.Pemulihan Yang Menyeluruh IV.Undangan Untuk Anda Hari Ini Datanglah kepada-Nya hari ini.By Pdt. Em. Johnvin Anugraha, M.Th

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Ep 554: All the President's Men 1:06:45

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Matt and Shahir fell down a Watergate rabbit hole, and all the presidents horses and All The Presidents Men couldn't bring them back again! We revisit journalism procedurals, Robert Redford's sexy legacy and unrelated modern parallels to Nixon's scandals. If you’re enjoying the show, consider buying us a coffee, sending us an email or hitting us up…

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WASPADAI AJARAN SESAT DI ERA DIGITAL 12:39

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BACAAN : 1 Yohanes 4:1 I.Konteks Alkitab II.Zaman Kebanjiran Pengajaran III.Bahaya yang Mengintai IV.Bagaimana Kita Harus Bersikap? V.Aplikasi Praktis .By Pdt. Em. Johnvin Anugraha, M.Th

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Ep 553: Prime Minister 1:16:02

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We’ve formed a coalition government with fellow kiwi and fantastic journalist Peter Griffin so we can effectively govern through one crisis after another with Michelle Walsh and Lindsay Utz’s chronicle of the tenure of NZ Prime Minister Jacinda Adern. If you’re enjoying the show, consider buying us a coffee, sending us an email or hitting us up on …

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ADA JALAN KELUAR 12:12

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ADA JALAN KELUAR Kejadian 6:5 Saat Hati Manusia Gelap — Namun Allah Memberi Jalan Keluar Kegelapan yang Dikenali Allah Dunia Kita Tidak Jauh Berbeda Rem yang Rusak — dan Neurosains Membenarkannya Allah Memberi Jalan Keluar Roh Kudus: Rem dan Pendorong Sekaligus Dari Keputusasaan Menuju HarapanBy Pdt. Em. Johnvin Anugraha, M.Th

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Ep 552: One Battle After Another 1:14:34

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We're pausing our Fortnite playthrough to bring you this highly anticipated episode on Paul Thomas Anderson's "One Battle After Another". PS: the password is "SEMEN DEMON!" If you’re enjoying the show, consider buying us a coffee, sending us an email or hitting us up on Letterboxd, Twitter(X), BlueSky or Instagram! You can catch our episodes early …

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KEMANA MATAMU TERTUJU? 15:00

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IBRANI 12:2; I KOR 2:16 Dua Hal yang Saling Melengkapi 1.Fokus kepada Kristus Ibrani 12:2-Fokus di sini adalah arah pandang—ke mana kita menoleh dan kepada siapa kita bergantung. 2.Memiliki pikiran Kristus 1 Korintus 2:16, “Tetapi kami memiliki pikiran Kristus.” Artinya, Roh Kudus menuntun orang percaya untuk mengenal kehendak Allah, berpikir denga…

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Ep 551: HIM 1:15:51

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He's back! Ready to watch some tapes with us on Justin Tipping's "Him". Jerah Milligan calls the play, while Matt and Shahir sit on the sidelines and google how to play football. Get tickets to Jerah's show here: https://nycomedyfestival.com/lineup/but-did-you-die/ If you’re enjoying the show, consider buying us a coffee, sending us an email or hit…

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Ep 550: Sorry, Baby 54:57

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After a week of friendship, we're saying Sorry Baby for not seeing Eva Victor's directorial debut earlier! If you’re enjoying the show, consider buying us a coffee, sending us an email or hitting us up on Letterboxd, Twitter(X), BlueSky or Instagram! You can catch our episodes early and ad free over on Nebula! Sign up with the link below. It really…

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Kotzk Podcast 068: Tashlich, water and 'bribing' demons 1:05:05

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Kotzk Podcast 068: Tashlich, water and 'bribing' demons (Kotzk blog 525) texts, of demons and spirits inhabiting bodies of water, and how they can be manipulated by knowledgeable practitioners. These texts may relate to the notion of Tashlich originally being instituted to bribe the Satan into not revealing human sins before G-d.…

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Kotzk Podcast 067: Radical rabbinic models of universalism 1:02:55

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Radical Rabbinic models of universalism (Kotzk blog 523) This episode explores four radical rabbinic approaches to universalism from the sixteenth century to R. Adin Steinsaltz.

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Kotzk Podcast 066: Editing Jewish texts: Between reverence and revision 54:39

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Editing Jewish texts: Between reverence and revision (Kotzk blog 524) This episode examines how Isaac Benjacob's edition of 'Shem haGedolim' by the Chida, completely reworks the ethos of the original work. Benjacob's editorial methodology is then highlighted against that of Maimonides.

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Kotzk Podcast 065: Italian letters: The battle over the Zohar 1:11:04

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Italian letters: The battle over the Zohar (Kotzk Blog 522) This episode explores the recently translated - and highly charged - correspondence between two nineteenth century Italian rabbis on the authenticity and importance of the Zohar.

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Kotzk Podcast 064: Confronting or Escaping? -Beyond the "Back of the Wagon of the Baal Shem 56:30

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Confronting or Escaping? -Beyond the "Back of the Wagon of the Baal Shem Kotzk Blog 521 This episode challenges the widespread belief that the Baal Shem Tov offered a straightforward, one-step path to joy. Rather than promoting effortless happiness, he appears to have called for profound and often unsettling introspection—urging individuals to conf…

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Ep 549: Friendship 57:27

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Celebrate a decade of male friendship as Matt and Shahir say "I Love You Man" to Tim Robinson and Paul Rudd in Andrew DeYoung's "Friendship"! If you’re enjoying the show, consider buying us a coffee, sending us an email or hitting us up on Letterboxd, Twitter(X), BlueSky or Instagram! You can catch our episodes early and ad free over on Nebula! Sig…

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Ep 548: Cure 1:13:24

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It's been a slow box office summer in the US, so we've got the perfect "Cure" from Kiyoshi Kurosawa in this wildcard episode! If you’re enjoying the show, consider buying us a coffee, sending us an email or hitting us up on Letterboxd, Twitter(X), BlueSky or Instagram! You can catch our episodes early and ad free over on Nebula! Sign up with the li…

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Ep 547: Sing Sing 54:53

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We're finally circling back to 2023's Sing Sing from director Greg Kwedar and talking about the prison industrial complex, amateur theater and how adorable Coleman Domingo's marriage story is! If you’re enjoying the show, consider buying us a coffee, sending us an email or hitting us up on Letterboxd, Twitter(X), BlueSky or Instagram! You can catch…

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Ep 546: KPop Demon Hunters 54:20

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Sip some soda pop with us as we show you how it's done, done, done! KPop Demon Hunters is the movie of the summer and we've got thoughts, opinions and some new moves to discuss! P.S. Matt regrets misquoting the line "Fit check for my Napalm Era. He will watch the movie 5 more times as recompense. If you’re enjoying the show, consider buying us a co…

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Ep 545: Weapons 1:20:21

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We're running at you like Naruto to discuss Zach Cregger's "Weapons" with special guest JM8 from Second Wind and Design Delve! From the cinematic influence of Magnolia to the internal logic of suburbia, we cover a lot of ground! If you’re enjoying the show, consider buying us a coffee, sending us an email or hitting us up on Letterboxd, Twitter(X),…

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Ep 544: The Naked Gun 1:07:41

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Doctors say there's a 50-50 chance of Akiva Schaffer's "The Naked Gun" surviving our discussion, though there's only a 10% chance of that. Surely they can't be serious about Liam Neeson and Pam Anderson replacing Leslie Nielson and Priscilla Presley in a world where electric car makers want to take over the world? Yes they are and don't call me Shi…

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Kotzk Podcast 063: 'Creating' sacred sites: Who is buried there, and does it matter? 1:12:24

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'Creating' sacred sites: Who is buried there, and does it matter? (Kotzk Blog: 520) This episode examines the sometimes-spontaneous emergence of burial sites attributed to Sages and biblical figures, raising the question of whether historical accuracy should play a role in how such sacred spaces are recognized.…

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Ep 543: The Fantastic Four: First Steps 1:00:33

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Stretch out with us and Marvel's first family, The Fantastic Four who are finally space bound in the 37th Marvel Cinematic Universe film! If you’re enjoying the show, consider buying us a coffee, sending us an email or hitting us up on Letterboxd, Twitter(X), BlueSky or Instagram! You can catch our episodes early and ad free over on Nebula! Sign up…

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Ep 542: Eddington 1:01:14

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Welcome to Eddington circa 2020, a tranquil little New Mexico town where COVID doesn't exist and social upheaval rarely happens. Sheriff Joe Cross (Joaquin Pheonix) and Mayor Ted Garcia (Pedro Pascal) are going to have a friendly debate over what Ari Aster is trying to say. If you’re enjoying the show, consider buying us a coffee, sending us an ema…

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Kotzk Podcast 062: When rabbis dared to challenge the Divine: The case of Midrash Tehillim 54:18

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When rabbis dared to challenge the Divine: The case of Midrash Tehillim (Kotzk Blog: 519) This episode—based extensively on the research by Professor Dov Weiss[1]— examines the rise and decline of rabbinic protest theology. It looks at the audacious attempts by some Mishnaic rabbis to defy a general ethos of protest prohibition, particularly upheld…