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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.

17/12/2025

Okay, listeners, rise and shine! And don't forget your Hanukkah movies 'cause it's chag out there today. ..It's chag out there every day.

Even though Hanukkah is only 8 nights, sometimes it can feel like it just goes on forever. At least, it does in the 's Round and Round. We were lucky enough to have the writer of that wonderfully unapologetically Jewish and nerdy movie, Tamar Laddy, join us for our chat on the far-too-rare Hanukkah movies that are out there. We talk proper sorting at comic book stores, time loops, unexpected Jewish superheroes in Christmas songs, time loops, assimilation, belonging, and of course, time loops.

Listen to Episode 96 - Not Alone for Hallmark Hanukkah…With Special Guest Tamar Laddy
https://www.torahsmash.com/post/episode-96-not-alone-for-hallmark-hanukkah

03/12/2025

When magic meets metal, sparks fly.

In this episode, we take a closer look at the line between magic and science — and how blurry that line can get. Maybe magic is just science we just don't understand yet? We talk Shabbat science, ancient magicians, and where faith fits into this spectrum of belief and understanding. One particular superhero tries to use science AND magic to help them through their own grieving process and the results surprised us.

Listen to Episode 95 - MagicHeart
https://www.torahsmash.com/post/episode-95-magicheart

19/11/2025

To resist this episode would be futile.

In this episode, guest host Cantor Ross Wolman recalls the story of the Tower of Babel. We explore what happens when a community becomes a little TOO unified. From the struggles of dispersion and disconnection, there is opportunity for creativity and individuality. Also, a surprising story of how a terrible science fiction show led to a certain president landing in the white house.

Listen to Episode 94 - The Cube of Babel ...With Guest Host Cantor Ross Wolman
https://www.torahsmash.com/post/episode-94-the-cube-of-babel

05/11/2025

Listen, before someone else tells you about it. But of course, you already knew that.

In this week's episode, we debate Proverbs 16:16 and the question on how powerful and important are knowledge and wisdom? We explore the acts of (lovingly) correcting other people and celebrate our obscure knowledge.

Listen to Episode 93 - Um, Actually
https://www.torahsmash.com/post/episode-93-um-actually

22/10/2025

Sh'ma Yisrael... This is what it sounds like.

In this week's episode, we dive deep into the world of K-Pop Demon Hunters and it's glowing Honmoon. This mystical shield isn't enough to stop the Saja Boys and it certainly isn't enough to keep us, and our souls, away from this catchy movie. What happens when spiritual protection has a physical manifestation and what does that look like in Judaism? This one will be so refreshing - my little soda podcast.

Listen to Episode 92 - Huntrix, Honmoon, and Holy Scrolls
https://www.torahsmash.com/post/episode-92-huntrix-honmoon-and-holy-scrolls

08/10/2025

In today's episode, our heroes may sometimes fear evil, but they walk together straight into the valley of the shadow of death.

In this week's episode, we look at Psalm 23, one of the most well known psalms in today's world. The recent not-so-super hero movie showed us that we are never alone. It also shows us that sometimes, it's okay to be alone. Is that confusing? I'm sorry, these heroes are new around here.

Listen to Episode 91 - Not Heroes. Not Alone.
https://www.torahsmash.com/post/episode-91-not-heroes-not-alone

25/09/2025

Allow us to apologize for posting this a day late due to celebrating Rosh Hashanah. What an appropriate introduction and our latest episode is all about apologizing!

In our latest episode, we’re smashing teshuva—the Jewish practice of turning and transforming—with a newer movie that is filled with heroes and characters who are trying to learn from their past and move forward. There will be apologies. There will be growth. And—depending on how emotional you're feeling—some of us may grow more than others...

Listen to Episode 90 - Brave New Mindset
https://www.torahsmash.com/post/episode-90-brave-new-mindset

10/09/2025

It's time for some tough choices... Clobberin' time for some tough choices.

Our newest episode stretches our conversation around the newest Marvel Cinematic Universe addition, Fantastic Four: First Steps, and uses it to study one of the most difficult tests in the Torah. When heroes are asked to give up what they love most, how are they judged? Why are they put through these tests to begin with? And the biggest question of the Fantastic Four movie... why did The Thing go to temple?

Listen to Episode 89 - Fantastic Four: First
https://www.torahsmash.com/post/episode-89-fantastic-four-first-tests

08/09/2025

✨ We’ve officially hit Chai-Thousand downloads (18,000) and counting! ✨

In Jewish tradition, chai means life. We wouldn't have reached this exciting milestone without YOU, our listeners, and we are so grateful. You are what helps to give our podcast life.

Thank you for listening, sharing, laughing, and geeking out with us. Here’s to many more episodes, more nerdiness, and more life together!

27/08/2025

Insert coin to continue...

This week, we’re talking about what happens after you hit that Game Over screen and why losing so much could be great for your career. From mashing “restart” to grinding through tough levels, we explore how the resilience of video game players relates to some well known stories in the Torah. Because in both games and life, the only true loss is when you don’t decide to press start again.

Listen to Episode 88 - The Game Over People
https://www.torahsmash.com/post/episode-88-the-game-over-people

13/08/2025

Let’s talk genetics. Yes, let’s talk genetics. Is there an echo in here? Yes, there is now.

Join us this week as we take a closer look at the Hebrew word "kilayim", the Torah’s prohibition against mixing species. Aside from asian pears and tangelos, what happens when a squad of soldiers from a galaxy far, far away are genetically modified? Are they unwanted or are they gifts. And would they be allowed according to Judaism anyway?

Listen to Episode 87 - Clone Force Kilayim
https://www.torahsmash.com/post/episode-87-clone-force-kilayim

30/07/2025

Corruption stinks, so it's a good thing justice is blind.

Join us this week as we dive into a chapter of Pirkei Avot, discussing the darkness of political scandal and abuse of power. We try to feel out what Jewish text says about getting too close to power. As a certain vigilante teaches us, you don't need sight to sense that something is off. Some heroes wear capes, others read the Talmud.

Listen to Episode 86 - Pirkei Avigilante
https://www.torahsmash.com/post/episode-86-pirkei-avigilante

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