Best Jay Ruderman Podcasts (2025)

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Kalina Silverman: Creating Human Connection in a Disconnected World Through Big Talk 31:36

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Kalina Silverman is a documentary journalist, entrepreneur, speaker, and creator of Big Talk — an award-winning viral media project that highlights meaningful conversations to foster empathy and human connection. Over the years, people worldwide have shared how Big Talk transformed their lives—from reconnecting with estranged family members and fin…

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Jay Putty on Mountains, Valleys & VHS Memories - Ep. 123 1:01:00

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📄 Episode Description: On this episode of the So Rude Podcast, host Paige Ruderman sits down with indie-pop singer-songwriter Jay Putty to unpack the heart, hurt, and hope behind his most personal release yet: the Mountains and Valleys EP. From his small-town Indiana roots to building a career in Nashville’s songwriting scene, Jay shares how person…

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Tracy-Ann Oberman: Unabashedly Fighting Antisemitism and Reclaiming "The Merchant of Venice" 27:14

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Tracy-Ann Oberman is a British actress. She gained prominence for her role as Chrissie Watts in the long-running British soap opera "EastEnders." Oberman has appeared in numerous television shows, including "Doctor Who," "Friday Night Dinner," and "Toast of London." Tracy-Ann is passionate about Jewish rights and uses her platform to speak about th…

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How Ralston Wells Champions Nashville Songwriters — From MoonPie Boxes to Radio SoBro - Ep. 122 1:04:13

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In this episode of the So Rude Podcast, host Paige Ruderman welcomes Ralston Wells — known to many as “Ralstofferson” or “Mr. Nashville” — for an inside look at the heartbeat of Nashville’s songwriting community. As a key figure behind Radio SoBro, a digital radio station dedicated to supporting independent artists and songwriters, Ralston shares h…

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Mercy Kafotokoza: How Nurses are Revolutionizing Community Health in Rural Africa 28:43

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Mercy Kafotokoza is a Malawian nurse, midwife and public health professional with a Master’s in Public Health. She is also a mother of three and a passionate advocate for equity, compassion and the power of proximity. As a young girl, Mercy experienced the heartbreak of losing her uncle to a preventable condition. She is now the founder of Wandikwe…

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Tyson James Roy on Moving to Nashville, Songwriting, and His New Single “Find Me Now” - Ep. 121 1:08:40

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Nashville-based singer-songwriter Tyson James Roy joins The So Rude Podcast to share his journey from small-town Indiana to the heart of Music City. Known for his heartfelt lyrics, emotive vocals, and standout guitar work, Tyson opens up about his creative process, life as an independent artist, and the inspiration behind his newest single, “Find M…

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Gene Baur: Confronting the Morality of Factory Farming 28:16

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Gene Baur is the founder of Farm Sanctuary, a place of rescue, refuge, and adoption for hundreds of farm animals each year. Farm Sanctuary shelters enable visitors to connect with farm animals as emotional, intelligent individuals. Gene has also led campaigns to change laws about animal treatment and taken undercover photographs of farms, stockyard…

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Lani Anpo: The Erasure of Native American & Jewish Identity, and the Indijewnous Response 27:25

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Today, IndiJewnous activist Lani Anpo joins Jay on the show. Lani is an influential advocate for global Indigenous and Jewish communities. A multi tribal Native American Jew, Lani passionately champions the rights and stories of marginalized groups with a focus on protecting Indigenous sovereignty, promoting self-determination, and preserving histo…

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Chama Mechtaly — Using Art to Deradicalize the Middle East 35:30

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Chama Mechtaly is the Founder of The Emma Lazarus Institute for Liberty and Tolerance, an action tank bridging media and policy gaps between the Middle-East and the Democratic West. She is a policy advisor, public speaker, artist, entrepreneur and activist working in service of conflict transformation, deradicalization and regional integration in M…

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Tiffany Yu — Smashing Stereotypes and Building a Disability-Inclusive World 30:23

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Tiffany Yu is the CEO & Founder of Diversability, an award-winning social enterprise to elevate disability pride; the Founder of the Awesome Foundation Disability Chapter, a monthly micro-grant that has awarded $92.5k to 93 disability projects in 11 countries; and the author of The Anti-Ableist Manifesto: Smashing Stereotypes, Forging Change, and B…

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Princess Noor Pahlavi - Advocating for a Democratic Iran 32:09

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Princess Noor Pahlavi was born into the Iranian royal family as the eldest child of the Crown Prince. She heard the call to civic duty from an early age, inspired by the legacy of her grandfather, the last Shah of Iran, along with her grandmother, The Empress of Iran. But she was not content to sit on the sidelines, and decided to use her place of …

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The Goodwill You Don't Know with CEO Steve Preston 29:53

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Steve Preston is the CEO of Goodwill Industries. Though Goodwill is known for big stores where people can donate clothes and buy them secondhand, those stores are just the first level of what Goodwill Industries are about. Those stores fund an international organization that provides job training, employment placement services and other community-b…

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How to Be a Jew …. Who is Starting a Print Magazine, with Alana Newhouse 24:04

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Tablet has launched a new print magazine, beginning this June. Why start something so "old fashioned" in the year 2025? Alana Newhouse, our editor in chief, joins us to explain why the current media landscape is actually begging for news you can hold in your hands. If you’re interested in subscribing, click here.…

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Gary Sinise: Doing More for Our veterans with the Gary Sinise Foundation 27:29

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Gary Sinise is an award winning actor, on the stage, TV and big screen. He is best known for playing Lieutenant Dan in Forrest Gump. Inspired by this role and his family members, Gary is now the head of the Gary Sinise Foundation, which offers support for service members who need help with mental wellness, trauma, physical recovery, and loss. He Al…

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How to Be a Jew ... Who Says Yes to the Dress 36:06

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Pnina Tornai became a recognizable name to Americans across the country as a personality and designer on TLC’s Say Yes to the Dress. She shares the surprisingly spiritual story of her success and talks about what it means to represent Israel on the global stage.By Tablet Magazine

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From Playlists to Profits: Talia Solomon on Marketing for Musicians - Ep. 120 1:05:41

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What does it really take to turn streams into revenue and followers into fans? Marketing expert Talia Solomon—former brand strategist for Pizza Hut, NBC, and WeightWatchers—joins So Rude to share her playbook for musicians who want to level up. From brand identity to audience psychology, we break down the marketing moves every artist needs to grow …

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Ashlyn So: Combating AAPI/Asian- Hate Through Peaceful Protest & Fashion 26:54

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Ashlyn So is a remarkable rising star in the design world, already showcasing collections at New York and Paris Fashion Weeks by age 16. She powerfully combines her striking fashion with dedicated activism, driven by the belief that fashion provides both identity and a voice. This conviction fuels her work speaking out against bullying and AAPI/Asi…

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How to Be a Jew … Like Israel's Most Famous Female Architect 30:01

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Ada Karmi-Melamede is an architect who has designed famous buildings across Israel, including the Supreme Court building and the gateway to Ben Gurion airport. Her daughter, filmmaker Yael Melamede, talks to us about her new film, ADA: My Mother the Architect, which is a heartfelt investigation of Ada’s work, philosophical approach, and her relatio…

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Dialing into Nostalgia: Decoding the Emotion in Ed Sheeran’s ‘Old Phone’ - Ep. 119 28:43

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In this episode of So Rude, we take a deep dive into Ed Sheeran’s song Old Phone, offering a full breakdown of the lyrics, emotional themes, and production choices behind his newest intimate track. We explore how Sheeran uses songwriting, structure, and subtle production to process grief, memory, and connection. Whether you're a fan of lyrical anal…

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How To Do Activism Right, with Jay Ruderman, Tuly Weisz, and Pesach Wolicki 47:15

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These days, it seems like everyone is a so-called activist. Activism itself seems to have morphed into something different; it’s not about organizing communities or advocating for legislation, it’s about blocking roads and intimidating anyone with a different opinion. This week on Rootless, Liel talks with three different activists, with two very d…

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How to Be a Jew ... or an ally like Zarna Garg 24:05

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Zarna Garg is a comedian whose standup centers around her life as an Indian mom in America. She joins us to discuss her new book, This American Woman: A One-in-a-Billion Memoir, as well as how she's supporting the Jews in a post 10/7 world.By Tablet Magazine

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Eli Beer & United Hatzalah: Saving Lives in 90 seconds or Less 30:20

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Eli Beer is a pioneer, social entrepreneur, President and Founder of United Hatzalah of Israel. In thirty years, the organization has grown to more than 6,500 volunteers who unite together to provide immediate, life-saving care to anyone in need - regardless of race or religion. This community EMS force network treats over 730,000 incidents per yea…

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Israel’s Most Controversial Politician, with Itamar Ben-Gvir 44:52

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There’s no more divisive Israeli public figure than Minister of National Security Itamar Ben-Gvir. Starting out his career as a Kahanist firebrand known for his controversial stances—like decorating his living room with a photograph of Baruch Goldstein, or working to free Yigal Amir, Yitzhak Rabin’s assassin—Ben-Gvir evolved from a political sidesh…

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How to Be a Jew … like Matisyahu 31:04

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After bursting onto the music scene with his 2005 single “King without a Crown,” Matisyahu has built a career mixing a unique combination of reggae, hip hop, and deeply Jewish soul. We talk to him about his wandering journey with Judaism, his experiences touring after October 7th, and even the Jews’ love for jam bands.…

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Trumpets, Teaching & Total Creative Vibes with Lisa Kacos - Ep. 118 1:11:58

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Welcome back to the So Rude Podcast! In this episode, host Paige Ruderman sits down with the incredibly talented Lisa Kacos — a Nashville-based music educator, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist. 🎺🥁🎹 Lisa shares her inspiring journey through the world of music, from mastering multiple instruments (trumpet, drums, and beyond) to teaching music th…

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Passover Crossover - How to Be a Jew ... Like Dara Horn 51:14

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Rootless is off this week for Passover, but we wanted to bring you an episode of How to Be a Jew we think you'll like. Like most Jews, the news of the murder of the Bibas children not only saddened us, but it also made us ANGRY. How do we deal with our own thoughts about the event, and the greater world’s response as well? Dara Horn, a prolific aut…

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Passover Crossover - Rootless - Why Dual Loyalty is Good for the Jews, with Rabbi Nolan Lebovitz 48:05

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We're off this week for Passover, but we wanted to bring you an episode of Rootless we think you'll like. Rootless: Here's Why Dual Loyalty is Good for the Jews, with Rabbi Nolan Lebovitz The charge of dual loyalty has long been a key weapon in the arsenal of anti-Semites everywhere. But in his new book, The Case for Dual Loyalty: Healing the Divid…

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From Meh to Memorable: Melody Tips for Rookies - Ep. 117 24:18

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Struggling to write melodies that don’t sound like elevator music? In this episode, we break down the basics of crafting catchy, emotional, and memorable melodies—even if you’ve never written one before. Whether you’re a total beginner or just melody-challenged, we’ve got tips, tricks, and a little tough love to help you level up. 🎶 Because let’s b…

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Professional football player Jonathan Jones: Mentorship and Making an Impact in Your Community 22:49

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Jonathan Jones is an NFL cornerback for the Washington Commanders who rose from the undrafted ranks to become two-time Super Bowl champion with the New England Patriots, a businessman, philanthropist, and licensed pilot. In 2019, Jonathan founded the Jonathan Jones Next Step Foundation in 2019, a platform dedicated to empowering youth through educa…

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Kalina Silverman: Creating Human Connection in a Disconnected World Through Big Talk 31:36

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Jay Putty on Mountains, Valleys & VHS Memories - Ep. 123 1:01:00

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Tracy-Ann Oberman: Unabashedly Fighting Antisemitism and Reclaiming "The Merchant of Venice" 27:14

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How Ralston Wells Champions Nashville Songwriters — From MoonPie Boxes to Radio SoBro - Ep. 122 1:04:13

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Mercy Kafotokoza: How Nurses are Revolutionizing Community Health in Rural Africa 28:43

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Tyson James Roy on Moving to Nashville, Songwriting, and His New Single “Find Me Now” - Ep. 121 1:08:40

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Gene Baur: Confronting the Morality of Factory Farming 28:16

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Lani Anpo: The Erasure of Native American & Jewish Identity, and the Indijewnous Response 27:25

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Chama Mechtaly — Using Art to Deradicalize the Middle East 35:30

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Tiffany Yu — Smashing Stereotypes and Building a Disability-Inclusive World 30:23

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Princess Noor Pahlavi - Advocating for a Democratic Iran 32:09

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The Goodwill You Don't Know with CEO Steve Preston 29:53

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How to Be a Jew …. Who is Starting a Print Magazine, with Alana Newhouse 24:04

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Gary Sinise: Doing More for Our veterans with the Gary Sinise Foundation 27:29

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How to Be a Jew ... Who Says Yes to the Dress 36:06

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From Playlists to Profits: Talia Solomon on Marketing for Musicians - Ep. 120 1:05:41

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Ashlyn So: Combating AAPI/Asian- Hate Through Peaceful Protest & Fashion 26:54

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How to Be a Jew … Like Israel's Most Famous Female Architect 30:01

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Dialing into Nostalgia: Decoding the Emotion in Ed Sheeran’s ‘Old Phone’ - Ep. 119 28:43

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How To Do Activism Right, with Jay Ruderman, Tuly Weisz, and Pesach Wolicki 47:15

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How to Be a Jew ... or an ally like Zarna Garg 24:05

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Eli Beer & United Hatzalah: Saving Lives in 90 seconds or Less 30:20

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Israel’s Most Controversial Politician, with Itamar Ben-Gvir 44:52

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How to Be a Jew … like Matisyahu 31:04

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Trumpets, Teaching & Total Creative Vibes with Lisa Kacos - Ep. 118 1:11:58

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Passover Crossover - How to Be a Jew ... Like Dara Horn 51:14

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Passover Crossover - Rootless - Why Dual Loyalty is Good for the Jews, with Rabbi Nolan Lebovitz 48:05

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From Meh to Memorable: Melody Tips for Rookies - Ep. 117 24:18

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Professional football player Jonathan Jones: Mentorship and Making an Impact in Your Community 22:49