Release DATE: October 21, 2026 In this episode, Ethan leads the charge as we explore the Jewish idea of chevruta, where learning happens through partnership. After all, two minds are better than one, especially when you're trying to figure out something complicated. I wonder though what happens when your learning partner is constantly trying to outsmart you? Or your plans keep (literally) blowing up in your face? Or if your discussion has metaphorically just run straight off

Release DATE: October 07, 2026 The best “Star Trek movie” of 1999 is coming back around to teach us a good lesson about Simchat Torah. Never give up. Never surrender. And know that the words stay the same, but it's you that changes. Also, Barak is starting a new quest of his own. Learn more about his upcoming adventure by visiting www.thetreasuredrealm.com. But, what does it mean for the podcast? Listen to find out! The theme music for Torah Smash! was created by Shawn Fog

Release DATE: September 09, 2026 Barak seems to have a lot of issues with the newest Spider-Man movie. Maybe he shouldn’t have spent so much time thinking about it by himself. We’re social creatures and shouldn’t be isolated. It’s not good to be alone and who we are is shaped by the people around us. Ohh… I see, just like Spider-Man, right? He was alone, too. Jews don’t think people should be isolated and alone. Will Spider-Man learn his lesson? Or was this movie just a stepp

Release DATE: August 26, 2026 In this episode, RDY helps us travel across the stars as we discuss Project Hail Mary (mostly the movie, but a little of the book as well). We explore the unexpected relationship at the heart of the story between Ryan Gosling’s astronaut, Grace, and his surprise neighbor, Rocky. What begins with two strangers who can’t even communicate, turns into a story of curiosity, trust, and figuring out just how far you’re willing to go for someone else. I

Release DATE: December 17, 2025 In this episode, we’re joined by special guest, Tamar Laddy, who helps us better view the less frequently made Hanukkah Hallmark movies. We explore assimilation, belonging, and choosing to stand out instead of blend in. And then, we do that again and again and again. Not because it’s a time loop, but because we loved this conversation! The theme music for Torah Smash! was created by Shawn Fogel. You can check out Shawn's bands and studio work

Release DATE: October 22, 2025 This episode takes us to the Honmoon protected world of the K-Pop Demon Hunters movie. We explore the protection spell cast by Huntrix and find similarities with Jewish cultural symbols that could possibly have the same effect? We discuss what it means to create a barrier that keeps something out and what does that also then keep contained inside? Turns out physical and spiritual boundaries can shield us from the darkness, if you know what the b

Release DATE: October 8, 2025 Psalm 23 talks about walking through the shadow of death. Let’s walk into it together. In this episode, we...

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: September 10, 2025 Finally, there was pretty strong Jewish representation in a Marvel movie! In this episode, we venture...

Release DATE: July 16, 2025 This week, we look at what may possibly be the least favorite torah portion: parsha metzorah. It’s tedious,...

Release DATE: July 2, 2025 In this episode, we explore the theory that suggests that all Pixar films exist within a single shared...

Release DATE: December 4, 2024 Chanukah falls on Christmas Day this year, so what better way to celebrate this overlap than debating if...