Best Drew Kaplan Podcasts (2025)

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Episode #291 - Wine & the Mishnah with Rabbi Drew Kaplan 52:18

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In this episode we’re joined by Rabbi Drew Kaplan, who is Campus Rabbi for Cincinnati Hillel, hosts The Jewish Drinking Show podcast (over 175 episodes and counting), and publishes a weekly newsletter and Torah portion sheet on drinking that covers the Tanakh, Rabbinic Literature, Jewish history, Jewish practice, and more. In our conversation we ta…

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Bridging Fields: Sports, Therapy, and the Pursuit of Balance with Drew Klobuchar 1:13:19

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What is different about working with athletes? Drew Klobuchar is here to talk about sports, city team loyalty, and how athletes relate. We'll explore the role of sports in childhood and its effect on psychological safety, as well as the pressures and expectations athletes face from their environments and families. The conversation also delves into …

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Pioneering Innovations in Software and IoT with Joel Sotomayor of agDirigo 27:21

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In this episode of Innovators of Things, host Jillian Kaplan interviews Joel Sotomayor, CTO and Founder of agDirigo with over 20 years of experience in software development. Joel recounts his journey from a part-time job at St. Joe's Hospital, where he automated an operating room scheduling system, to his current work in IoT with AgDirigo. He share…

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Episode #293 - Drinking with the Saints with Professor Michael Foley 58:15

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In this episode we're joined by Professor Michael Foley, who is Professor of Patristics in the Great Texts program at Baylor University, and the author of Drinking with the Saints: The Sinner's Guide to a Holy Happy Hour (published by Regnery History). Professor explains how is book is designed to pair beer, wine, and cocktail recipes with the feas…

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Medieval Jewish Wine Poetry, featuring Prof. Ronnie Perelis [The Jewish Drinking Show, Episode #180] 45:43

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Introduction While The Jewish Drinking Show has often explored wine and wine-drinking in practice, the 180th episode of the show explores wine poetry in Medieval Spain, featuring first time guest of the show, Professor Ronnie Perelis. Biography of Guest Professor Perelis is the Chief Rabbi Dr. Isaac Abraham and Jelena (Rachel) Alcalay Associate Pro…

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Innovating Across Borders with Lawrence Eta 23:46

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Innovating Across Borders: Lawrence Etta's Global Technology Leadership Journey In this episode of Innovators of Things, host Jillian Kaplan sits down with Lawrence Eta, an experienced technology leader with an extensive background in driving innovation across multiple countries. Lawrence shares his journey from Nigeria to the UK, Canada, the US, a…

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Coffee Confessions with Jamie Illinetski (Drescher) 48:04

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It's a coffee catch up conversation with Jamie Illinetski (Drescher). After a two week vacation, we're back! Brittani and Jamie talk about lifestyle changes over the past ten years, soulmates, and splurges. Question for you: What's your Roman Empire? 00:00 Coffee Limits 01:03 Reflecting on Past Drinking Habits 03:22 Health Trends and Alcohol 04:52 …

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Episode #292 - Wine & Beer in the Talmud with Professor Jordan Rosenblum 1:02:46

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In this episode we’re joined by Professor Jordan Rosenblum, who is the Belzer Professor of Classical Judaism at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and the Director of the Mosse/Weinstein Center for Jewish Studies, and he’s also the author of Rabbinic Drinking: What Beverages Teach Us About Rabbinic Literature (published by the University of Califo…

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One Jew's Journey from Alcoholism to Sobriety, featuring Matthew Check [The Jewish Drinking Show episode #179] 37:43

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Introduction Having previously published episodes of The Jewish Drinking Show on Alcoholism in the Jewish Community, Jewish Addiction Awareness, and Jewish Recovery, the newest episode features stories and insights from an individual, Matthew Check, who went through his own journey from alcoholism to sobriety. Biography of Guest Currently based in …

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Episode #290 - Dionysus & the New Testament with Professor Courtney Friesen 57:38

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In this conversation, we’re joined by Professor Courtney Friesen, who is Professor of Classics and the Director of Graduate Studies in Classics at the University of Arizona and the author of Reading Dionysus: Euripides’ Bacchae and the Cultural Contestations of Greeks, Jews, Romans, and Christians (published by Mohr Siebeck). In our conversation we…

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Eating to Thrive: Dismantling Nutrition Myths with Heather Kaplan 49:53

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00:35 Mission of Lane Nine 01:06 Understanding RED-S in Athletes 02:50 Signs and Symptoms of RED-S 07:33 Impact of Social Media on Nutrition 10:56 Diet Culture and Misinformation 16:01 Defining Diet and Its Flexibility 18:47 Frustrations with Diet Culture 21:45 Obsessive Health Trends 25:27 Debunking Misinformation 26:03 Exploring Food Beliefs and …

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Episode #289 - Drunkenness in the Old Testament with Dr. Rebekah Welton 52:03

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In this episode we’re joined by Dr. Rebekah Welton, who is Lecturer in Hebrew Bible at the University of Exeter and the author of ‘He Is A Glutton and a Drunkard’: Deviant Consumption in the Hebrew Bible (Published by Brill). In our discussion we talk about broader conceptions in the Old Testament/Hebrew Bible of feasting, excessive consumption, an…

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Scaling Innovation: From Rural Roots to Silicon Valley Giants w/ Michel Langlois 31:32

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In this inspiring episode, Jillian Kaplan speaks with Michel Langlois, a trailblazer whose journey began on a chicken farm in rural Quebec and led to shaping some of the world’s most influential telecom companies. Michel shares his insights from building and scaling Cisco during its explosive growth, transforming Juniper from the inside out, and re…

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Embodying Desire: Liberating Authentic Sexual Expression with Veronica Dress 1:10:40

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We're talking about sex on the How to Relate Podcast! Brittani is with sex educator and coach Veronica Dress. We'll explore the complexities of sex, sexuality, and intimacy. Veronica shares her personal journey from an upbringing in a strict Irish Catholic environment to her current career in sex education and coaching. We'll discuss the role of pl…

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Healing Through Connection: Trauma-Informed Dating 101 with Cierra Listermann 1:11:39

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Welcome back to How to Relate! Brittani is here with Cierra Listermann is a trauma therapist specializing with people who are dating. We talk about the impact of modern dating apps, attachment styles, and the importance of practical tools for trauma-informed dating. The episode provides valuable insights and practical advice for individuals navigat…

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Episode #288 - Wine, Soil, and Salvation with Rev. Dr. Mark Scarlata 55:47

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In this episode we’re joined by Rev Dr Mark Scarlata, who is Tutor and Senior Lecturer in Old Testament at St. Mellitus College, the Vicar-Chaplain at St. Edward, King and Martyr Church in Cambridge, and the author of Wine, Soil, and Salvation in the Hebrew Bible and New Testament (published by Cambridge University Press). In our conversation we di…

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Codependency and Millennial Challenges with Kim Konderla, LCSW 1:14:31

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Kim Konderla, LCSW is here with Brittani to talk about unique challenges for millennial women- especially millennial moms. Kim helps us define codependency and how we can move from codependence to interdependence in our relationships. We talk about IFS, parts work, and parenting from the inside out. 01:10 Raleigh Local Coffee Shops Shoutout 02:48 F…

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Episode #287 - A History of Beer in Ancient Mesopotamia with Dr. Tate Paulette 1:04:21

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In this episode we’re joined by Dr. Tate Paulette, who is an Archeologist and Associate Professor of History at NC State University and the author of In the Land of Ninkasi: A History of Beer in Ancient Mesopotamia (published by Oxford University Press). Kicking off our series on ancient wine and beer in biblical literature and relevant traditions,…

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Episode #286 - Crafting Expository Sermons in Post-Christian Communities with Dr. Mark Glanville 1:03:36

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In this episode we're joined by Dr. Mark Glanville, who is an Old Testament scholar and jazz pianist, the Director of The Center of Mission and Leadership at St. Andrews Hall at the University of British Columbia, the host of the podcast, Blue Note Theology, and the author of Preaching in a New Key: Crafting Expository Sermons in Post-Christian Com…

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Modern Fatherhood and Men's Mental Health with John Markette 1:18:49

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Brittani is here with John Markette! John talks all about fatherhood, young men's mental health, and ways men can be more active in their community. John discusses the important role of what it means to be a dad and why paternal relationships matter for adolescent development. We talk about nihilism and why how it can seductive trap in the fear of …

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Episode #285 - Reviewing Squid Game 3 1:03:03

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Spoiler alert and content warning! In this episode we review the third season of the smash hit Korean show on Netflix, Squid Game. As we debrief our experience watching the third season, we talk about the crazy ending, what surprised us the most about what the third season did and didn't do, what we appreciated and disliked about the season, and ho…

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Are We In a Spiritual Crisis? with Matthew Case 25:27

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Matthew Case is back! We're talking about spirituality. Matthew discusses how traditional religious and spiritual traditions can guide us through a collective spiritual crisis. 00:20 Impact of Asking Different Questions01:29 Diving into Spirituality03:10 Exploring Spiritual Practices and Traditions04:27 The Big Question: Are We in a Spiritual Crisi…

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Episode #284 - Reviewing Black Mirror Season 7 1:31:42

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In this episode we review and debrief the seventh season of Black Mirror, the technologically-dystopian anthology series on Netflix (on which Amber Bowen and John Anthony Dunne produced a collection of essays). We talk about key themes and new emphases that appear this season as we work through each of the six episodes in detail. Team members on th…

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Practical Spirituality: Simple Practices for a Connected Life with Heather Waxman, LMFT 1:07:48

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Welcome back to the How to Relate Podcast! Brittani is with Heather Waxman, LMFT. Heather is a coach and therapist working with people to practically live in a spiritually connected way. In this episode Heather shares her favorite modalities, including breath work, somatic practices, and Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) tapping, emphasizing their …

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Episode #283 - Reviewing Severance Season 2 with Dr. Nick Fox 57:47

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In this episode we review season 2 of the hit streaming show on Apple+ called Severance. We're joined by Dr. Nick Fox, who is Assistant Professor of Christian Studies and the Chair of the Biblical, Theological, and Ministry Studies at Crown College, and the editor of the forthcoming volume, Theology, Philosophy, and Severance (published by Rowman &…

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Small Steps, Big Shifts: Caroline Chan on the Power of Incremental Innovation 26:55

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In this episode of Innovators of Things, host Jillian Kaplan sits down with one of the most influential figures in wireless and edge innovation, Caroline Chan. A lifelong engineer and problem solver, Caroline shares how her passion for math, curiosity about the world, and relentless focus on progress helped her pioneer virtualization in wireless ne…

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Episode #282 - Bearing Witness with Dr. Daniel Hill 56:16

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In this episode we're joined by Dr. Daniel Hill, assistant professor of Christian Theology at George W. Truett Theological Seminary at Baylor University in Waco, Texas, and the author of Bearing Witness: What the Church Can Learn from Early Abolitionists (published by Baker Academic). In our conversation Dr. Hill helps us to think about the importa…

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Rabbi Yair Ḥayim Bacharach on Jews Drinking Gentile Wine, featuring Rabbi Aryeh Klapper [The Jewish Drinking Show, episode #178] 44:23

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Introduction A recurring topic on The Jewish Drinking Show is that of gentile wine. Having initially discussed it on episode #71 of the show on early rabbis on gentile [libation] wine, episode #135 of the show on how the rabbis of the Talmud perceived gentiles as compulsive libaters, and episode #83 of the show on Medieval rabbis on gentile wine, w…

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Understanding Men: Pressure, Purpose, and Potential with Justin Carotti 58:31

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June is Men's Mental Health month and Justin Carotti is back. We're talking about men's mental health, pressure with reaching potential, and finding purpose. 00:43 Discussing the Lost Boys Report01:32 Impact of Societal Changes on Men05:01 Men's Mental Health and Behavioral Responses08:44 Challenges in Addressing Men's Issues12:05 Family Dynamics a…

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Episode #281 - Interpreting Jesus with Professor Dale Allison 55:24

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In this episode we’re joined by Professor Dale C. Allison Jr., who is the Richard J. Dearborn Professor of New Testament Studies at Princeton Theological Seminary and the author of Interpreting Jesus (published by Eerdmans). Over the course of our conversation we talked about why Prof. Allison chose to write this book as a collection of essays, how…

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Rabbi Yeḥezkel Landau's Responsum on Isinglass in Mead, featuring Rabbi Elli Fischer [The Jewish Drinking Show, Episode #177] 46:54

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Introduction A fascinating matter in the world of kashrut, especially regarding the kashrut of beverages, is the inclusion of using isinglass for the refining of beverages, whether mead, beer, wine, or even other beverages. This was not always the case, as Rabbi Yeḥezkel Landau wrote a responsum permitting its use [for the use in clarifying mead] (…

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From Blinky Lights to Avocado OS: Justin Schneck on Building the Future of Embedded Linux 29:57

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In this highly engaging episode, Jillian Kaplan talks with Justin Schneck, co-founder of Peridio, whose path to embedded systems engineering started not in a lab—but behind a drum kit in Hollywood. Justin shares his journey from musician and recording engineer to embedded Linux expert and open-source innovator. The episode dives deep into Justin’s …

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Career Therapy: Navigating Career Transitions, AI, and Myth of the Dream Job with Marty McGovern 1:05:23

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Navigating career transition? Thinking about leaving your job? Want to find your purpose? Marty McGovern from Career Therapy talks about how to navigate your work life with practicality and ease. We'll discuss AI, myth of the dream job, and importance of building relationships. 00:32 Career Transition: From Corporate to Therapy02:08 The Evolution o…

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Episode #280 - Ancient Slavery with Dr. Christy Cobb and Dr. Katherine Shaner 53:58

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In this episode we’re joined by Dr. Christy Cobb and Dr. Katherine Shaner to talk about their new edited volume, Ancient Slavery and Its New Testament Contexts (published by Eerdmans). Dr. Christy Cobb is Associate Professor of Christianity in the Department of Religious Studies at the University of Denver, and Dr. Katherine Shaner is Associate Pro…

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Dating After Divorce with Gwendolyn Watson, LMFT 45:04

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Welcome back to the How to Relate Podcast! Brittani is here with Gwendolyn Watson! Gwendolyn Watson is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT #147312) based in California, where she supports individuals and couples navigating anxiety, relationship challenges, and the impact of past experiences. Certified in EMDR and trained in Gottman Metho…

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Episode #279 - Saving Face with Aimee Byrd 53:39

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In this episode we’re joined by Aimee Byrd, who is the author of eight books, including the new one that we discuss in this episode, Saving Face: Finding My Self, God, and One Another Outside a Defaced Church (published by Zondervan). Over the course of our conversation we talk about the rich value of faces, the metaphorical nuances to “saving face…

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Exploring Desire: Understanding Desire and Keeping It Alive with Jen Wynn, LMFT 1:00:22

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Desire is the sense of aliveness in relationships. Brittani is here with couples therapist and sex expert Jen Wynn, LMFT to talk about how we can handle desire discrepancies, responsive vs spontaneous desire, and ways we can explore the meaning of erotic energy in ourselves and relationships. 01:53 Understanding Desire: Beyond the Light Switch05:59…

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Engineering Curiosity: Sandro Tavares on Leading Innovation and the Rise of Agentic AI 24:47

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In this episode, Jillian Kaplan speaks with long-time tech leader and marketer Sandro Tavares about his journey from disassembling toys to leading teams that drive telecom innovation. Sandro shares how his engineering roots, passion for learning, and love for storytelling shaped a career that blends technology and creativity—and how he helps others…

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Episode #278 - The Anti-Greed Gospel with Rev. Dr. Malcolm Foley 1:08:09

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In this episode we’re joined by Rev. Dr. Malcolm Foley, Pastor at Mosaic Waco, Special Advisor to the President for Equity and Campus Engagement at Baylor University, and the author of The Anti-Greed Gospel: Why the Love of Money Is the Root of Racism and How the Church Can Create a New Way Forward (published by Baker). Over the course of our conve…

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Trauma, Chronic Illness, EMDR, and Resiliency with Erica Smith 1:06:26

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Erica Smith, LCSW is a trauma therapist and practice owner at Whole Mentality. Erica discusses her experience being diagnosed with Lupus, funny trauma stories, and what it means to live with chronic illness. Enjoy this light conversation discussing trauma. 00:34 The Power of Cold Emails01:27 Trauma and Chronic Illness01:36 Personal Stories of Traum…

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Episode #277 - Boy Jesus with Professor Joan Taylor 48:20

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In this episode we’re joined by Professor Joan Taylor, who is Professor of Christian Origins and Second Temple Judaism at King’s College, London, and the author of Boy Jesus: Growing Up Judean in Turbulent Times (Zondervan Academic). Over the course of our conversation we talk about what our sources are for accessing Jesus’s childhood, what we thin…

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Shmaltz Brewing Transitions Through Experimentation, featuring Rabbi Jesse Epstein [The Jewish Drinking Show, episode #176] 43:31

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Introduction Having previously featured Shmaltz Brewing Company founder, Jesse Cowan, to discuss the first quarter-century of the company on episode 117 of The Jewish Drinking Show, on that episode, Cowan introduced Jesse Epstein as the new owner of the company. Returning to The Jewish Drinking Show, Epstein is now an ordained rabbi and lays out hi…

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Things I Heard While Dating with Emily O'Brien 48:04

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Emily O'Brien is a freelance writer and author of the book Things I Heard While Dating. This fun conversation includes our own dating stories, excerpts from the book, and lessons from the real world of dating. Have fun with this episode! Highly recommend listening with a friend and share your own dating stories. 00:35 How Emily Created 'Things I He…

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A Kosher Wine Concierge Service in Israel, featuring Eli Freedman [The Jewish Drinking Show episode #175] 37:03

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The newest episode of The Jewish Drinking Show features Eli Freedman speaking on a fascinating kosher wine concierge service in Israel, Cork & Cellar, as well as the newest aspect of this business, the Cork & Cellar Wine Club. Support the show Thank you for listening! If you have any questions, suggestions, or more, feel free to reach out at Drew@J…

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Episode #276 - Writing and Rewriting the Gospels with Dr. James Barker 1:15:18

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In this episode we’re joined by Dr. James Barker, who is Associate Professor in the Department of History at Western Kentucky University and the author of Writing and Rewriting the Gospels: John and the Synoptics (published by Eerdmans). In this episode we discuss Dr. Barker’s theory of Gospel development, which entails the idea that each of our ca…

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AI, Innovation and The Internet of Flags with Kevin Shatzkamer of Microsoft 22:53

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In this energetic and insightful episode of Innovators of Things, Jillian Kaplan welcomes Kevin Shatzkamer, a leader with one of the most dynamic careers in telecom, cloud, and AI. From early days at Cisco to innovation leadership roles at Dell, Google, and now Microsoft, Kevin has been at the forefront of digital transformation—and has the patents…

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Shul Kiddushes, featuring Prof. Michal Shaul [The Jewish Drinking Show, episode #174] 36:51

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Intro Having previously welcomed Professor Michal Shaul to discuss kiddush clubs on the 124th episode of The Jewish Drinking Show, Prof. Shaul has since published an article, "Happy Hour: The Communal Kiddush and Its Roles in the Synagogue World", Jewish Culture and History, Vol. 25, Iss. 3 (2024) (published online in October 2023), as well as a He…

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Workplace Wellness: Beyond the Corporate Ladder with Merrill Wood 49:22

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Welcome back to How to Relate: The podcast that aims to answer how we can do relationships better. This episode is with Merrill Wood, a licensed therapist, consultant, and co-founder of Monday Wellness. We'll explore themes such as: The narratives around work stress The arrival fallacy How societal and institutional pressures shape our professional…

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Episode #275 - A History of Sex and Christianity with Prof. Diarmaid MacCulloch 1:02:49

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Over the course of our conversation, Prof. MacCulloch explains the impetus behind his book as unsettling many “settled facts” about the Christian history of sexuality. We talk about differing views on sex before the Fall, sex in the eschaton, modern approaches to sexuality like purity culture, when weddings began to be held in churches, and some of…

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From tinkering to edge AI with Matthew Keever of Telit 25:04

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What happens when a kid who fixes broken toys and VCRs grows up to build AI-powered safety systems in factories? You get Matthew Keever, an IoT engineer whose innovation journey started young—and hasn’t slowed down since. In this episode of Innovators of Things, Jillian Kaplan talks with Matthew about his path into the world of IoT, the role of cur…