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Where our lives of Jewish learning collide with our love of Nerd Culture! Stay connected with our hosts on all our new episodes and content.

18/06/2025

Flaming snakes? Jewish. Winged beings? Jewish. Unicorns? Jewish!

Explore the mysterious and mythical in this episode with guests John Baltisberger and Jack Zaientz, the co-hosts of Wayward Children: A Podcast about Jewish Magic & Monsters! From ancient texts to tabletop adventures, we dive into the creatures that slither, soar, and spark our imaginations, all right out of the Torah. You’ll never look at angels (or monsters) the same way again.

Listen to Episode 83 - Monsters and Angels
https://www.torahsmash.com/post/episode-83-monsters-and-angels

16/06/2025

Do you hear that? It's m-m-m-m-monsters!

This week, we are beyond excited to be joined by John Baltisberger and Jack Zaientz, the co-hosts of Wayward Children: A Podcast about Jewish Magic & Monsters! Together, we shine a light on the mysterious, magical, and possibly dangrrous creatures lurking in the Torah.

Summon your inner cryptid and subscribe now so you don’t miss this week's monstrously magical episode!

04/06/2025

We have friends listening everywhere.

Join the resistance in this episode as we unpack various themes in the newest show to enter the Star Wars universe: Andor. We discover threads of hope, sacrifice, and perhaps signs of a Jewish mother. It's okay, you can trust us - we're on the good side of the force. (If there even is a good side.)

Listen to Episode 82: This Andor That
https://www.torahsmash.com/post/episode-82-this-andor-that

21/05/2025

It's time for our 3rd Anniversary Special!

We invited a few guests back from this past year to join us in celebrating the best way we know how... by playing a game of Jewish DnD.

This year's one-shot brings us back to a quiet village, one year after it was saved by Hershel of Ostropol. But as the final night of Hanukkah begins this year, strange winds blow, dark clouds swirl, and the light once again needs a hero to defend it!

Meet the potential heroes of this village:
Ethan Lane-Miller - Terry Black, the blacksmith
Rabbi David N. Young aka RDY - Dima Silkthread, the tailor
Joel Swedlove - Lazar Wolf, the butcher
Sparkle Peters - Morah Fenwin Gigglesong, the teacher
Barak Malkin - Dungeon Master...perhaps, Driedel Master

Listen to our 3rd Anniversary Special: Dungeons & Dreidels
https://www.torahsmash.com/post/episode-81-dungeons-and-dreidels

07/05/2025

Riddle me this Samson...

In this episode we talk about the puzzle the Samson presents. Honestly, how was anybody supposed to guess that correctly? Also, what other puzzles and riddles do we find in Judaism? And how many Jewish leadership trainings take place in an escape room? Before you listen, make sure you finish your daily TorahSmashordle!

Listen to Episode 80: Putting the Pieces Together
https://www.torahsmash.com/post/episode-80-putting-the-pieces-together

23/04/2025

Together, in one room, for the first time ever!

Your favorite nerdy Jews were finally all in the same zip code together! Torah Smash's first live show was a great success, with a live audience, recorded at Congregation Beth Israel - Austin, TX. And what did the cohosts do together when they finally got to hang out? Well, I guess you'll have to listen to find out!

Listen to Episode 79 - Let's Get Together: Live in Austin!
https://www.torahsmash.com/post/episode-79-lets-get-together-live-in-austin

09/04/2025

We've been out of your ears for two weeks, so it's time to press "start" again.

In this episode we talk about the beauty of reboots, wether it's a favorite video game from our childhood getting remastered or a superhero origin story getting retold for the fourth time. What makes a story worth revisiting? And what happens when a reboot isn't so beautiful to us? Join us as we find new meaning in our old favorites.

Listen to Episode 78: New Games, Old Wisdom
https://www.torahsmash.com/post/episode-78-new-games-old-wisdom

28/03/2025

T-24 hours until Torah Smash’s first ever live show!

Barak, Ethan, and RDY have now officially been in the same room together! Join us tomorrow and be a part of nerdy history! Come keep Austin nerdy with us!

www.torahsmash.com/live

26/03/2025

Life's a bit funny sometimes, isn't it?

In this episode, we joke our way through Judaism, we share what makes us giggle sometimes at G-d's plans, and we have a hoot about certain holidays. Join us as we learn why we laugh in the face of tragedy and discover why comedy needs darkness.

Listen to Episode 77: God Plans, Man Laughs
https://www.torahsmash.com/post/episode-77-god-plans-man-laughs

Also, don't forget to join us this Saturday in Austin for our live show!
https://www.torahsmash.com/live

24/03/2025

In just 6 days, Torah Smash is fixin' to come to Austin!

We hope y'all will join us for our first ever live show! We won't only be helping to Keep Austin Weird, but we're gonna help keep it nerdy as well!

https://www.torahsmash.com/live

If you can't make it in person, consider still supporting the show and donating to help offset the cost for others who may not be able to support us with a ticket purchase. https://www.torahsmash.com/donate

This Saturday! Get your tickets now!
Barak Malkin Ethan Lane-Miller David N. Young Congregation Beth Israel - Austin, TX

17/03/2025

Our first ever LIVE show is now just less than 2 weeks away! Don't forget to reserve your tickets now at torahsmash.com/live

Come listed to an unrehearsed conversation and learn what happens when a group of Jewish nerds come together. Join us for this first ever event and help us keep austin nerdy!

Even if you can't make it, consider making a donation to support the show from afar!
https://www.torahsmash.com/donate

12/03/2025

Our last episode was on Shabbat, so naturally we're now moving into Havdallah.

In this episode, we talk about the short and sweet celebratory service of Havdallah. How do we celebrate and separate our favorite nerdy things from the rest of our regular world? What are the symbols that help us recognize that we're in our nerdy spaces? Join us as we mark the differences in these special moments in our lives. Don't worry, this episode will end, and it will return again in another two weeks. Perhaps listening to Torah Smash is something special you look forward to in your nerd world!

Listen to Episode 76: Separating the Nerdy from the Mundane
https://www.torahsmash.com/post/episode-76-separating-the-nerdy-from-the-mundane

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