Release DATE: February 25, 2026 In our 101st episode, we go back to the fundamentals, the level 101 we need to know about Judaism. Are there really only ten commandments? What rules do we have to know for Star Trek? What are the lessons we need to know for board games? What are the basics when it comes to comic books? You should explore new ideas and hobbies, but before you do you'll need to know the core rules.   The theme music for Torah Smash! was created by Shawn Fogel. Y

Release DATE: January 14, 2026 In this episode, we’re join by not one phish, not two phish, three phish (jew phish) guests! We dive into the world of the band Phish and the one-of-a-kind community that has grown around the band. Phrom the music to the culture, we explore what makes the Phish phandom so devoted, so joyphul, and so unlike any other phan base. We also reflect on what it means to belong to something bigger than yourselph and how community can turn concerts into c

Release DATE: September 25, 2025 As we reflect during this High Holy Day season, we’re diving into the Jewish concept of teshuva—turning,...

Release DATE: August 27, 2025 In video games, a “game over” isn’t the end, it’s just another chance to start again. In this episode, we...

Release DATE: July 30, 2025 Time to suit up as we take a daring dive into Pirkei Avot 1:10. From the streets to the courtroom, we unpack...

Release DATE: June 18, 2025 Remember the story in the Tanakh about flaming serpents? What about the one about unicorns? This week, the...

Release DATE: May 7, 2025 Samson apparently loved Delilah and word puzzles. In today’s world, before he attacked the philistines, he...

Release DATE: March 12, 2025 After last episode’s connection to Shabbat, there was only one logical topic for the next conversation:...

Release DATE: February 12, 2025 Artificial intelligence is everywhere—even in the clergy world! In this episode, we welcome Rabbi Josh...

Release DATE: January 1, 2025 The Wheel of Time turns, and we return with another episode for you. Did you know that Judaism celebrates...

Release DATE: October 9, 2024 The upcoming Captain America movie will include the first live action portrayal of the Israeli superhero...

Release DATE: August 28, 2024 There are so many people in our world who are making the world a better place. Judaism calls them lamed...

Release DATE: August 14, 2024 Emotions can sometimes be difficult to handle and we find that they’re also often pretty Jewish. Join us as...

Release DATE: July 17, 2024 Not the first element, hydrogen. Not the second, the third, or even the fourth element. No, this episode is...

Release DATE: June 5, 2024 The second part of this year’s epic adventure to celebrate our podcast’s two years of being Jewish and nerdy....

Release DATE: May 22, 2024 To celebrate two years of being Jewish and Nerdy, we invited some of our previous guests from the past year...

Release DATE: February 28, 2024 Judaism encourages us to ask questions. In this episode, we try to answer Marvel’s biggest question of...

Release DATE: January 17, 2024 You may have grown up hearing the story of Samson, whose strength was connected to his hair. Did you know...

Release DATE: August 2, 2023 Think back to the families that came before us: Abraham and Sarah; Rebecca and Isaac; Jacob, Leah, Rachel,...

Release DATE: June 21, 2023 Get ready to roll initiative again because we’re heading into a new medium for D&D! This episode we explore...