x

75% of people globally want unbiased news (Pew Research) but are concerned they're not getting that.

Get balanced coverage with Symby. See how stories are covered across diverse outlets and spot when one side covers a story the other skips.

PODCAST

Pop Culture Parasha

Pop Culture Parasha

“Ever wondered what The Simpsons has to say about Bereishit? Or what Shrek can teach us about Bamidbar? Join Valerie Brown and Shoshana Gottlieb each week as they explore the parasha through iconic pop culture moments, live from the room next door to the Pardes Beit Midrash”

religion & spirituality judaism

All Episodes

01:09:06

Ep 27: Tazria - Goodnight Mummy

Pop Culture Parasha ·

2022/03/31

Shoshana and Valerie welcome special guest Rachel Fauber to discuss a baby photography venture, Kim Kardashian conspiracy theories, Unsolved Mysteries... and also Tazria alongside Austrian horror film Goodnight Mummy. Shoshana tries to convince Rachel that she needs to make a contingency plan in case her sweet baby daughter turns out to be a psychopath. Bidud, skin disease, sacrifices, and childbirth - find it all on Pop Culture Parashah this week! PS no we don't talk about The Slap

en

01:02:27

Ep 26: Shemini - Bridge to Terebithia

Pop Culture Parasha ·

2022/03/24

On this week's poddy, we have a surprisingly deep conversation about loss by comparing Shemini to Bridge to Terabithia. Valerie admits to having never seen it, both discuss former sweaty teen heartthrob Josh Hutcherson and the universal experience of being in love with a teacher.

en

00:44:00

Ep 25: Tzav - Waitress

Pop Culture Parasha ·

2022/03/17

Valerie and Shoshana discuss Parashat Tzav as compared to 2007’s Waitress. Also on the table? The social dynamics of the Cohanim, our recent target acquisitions, student teaching anecdotes, a dog named Bissli, the musical version of Waitress… Irreverent text discussion at its best. xoxo, Gossip Girls

en

00:46:15

Ep 24: Vayikra - Ratatouille

Pop Culture Parasha ·

2022/03/09

Shoshana and Val discuss how the recipe for sacrifices given in Vayikra mimics Remi's take on recipes in 2007's Ratatouille. Shoshana tries to convince Valerie to eat food made by rats. The two also discuss ice skating and various types of hockey, what foods they would offer in the Beit HaMikdash, and rat hand-washing. Fun is had by all. Like the podcast? Recommend us to a friend!! And rate, review, and subscribe!

en

00:50:39

Ep 23: Pekudei - Smart House and 2001: A Space Odyssey

Pop Culture Parasha ·

2022/03/02

We did it big for the last parasha of Shemot: Valerie and Shoshana watch Disney Channel Original (a podcast first!!!!) Smart House and 2001: A Space Odyssey for maximum Mishkan versus AI comparison. The Simpsons also gets an honorable mention. Overall, some pretty deep thoughts for your Shabbat table and also some rambling. xoxo

en

00:49:27

Ep 22: Vayakhel - Toy Story 3

Pop Culture Parasha ·

2022/02/23

shoshana and valerie reminisce about toy story 3, this weeks parasha, and what we’d take from barbies dream house and put in the mishkan. also discussed: wise hearted artisans, uncut gems, and the woody/buzz/jessie love triangle.

en

00:55:45

Ep 21: Ki Tisa - Cheaper By The Dozen

Pop Culture Parasha ·

2022/02/16

Valerie and Shoshana discuss Ki Tisa alongside 2003's Cheaper By The Dozen. Meat soaked underwear as anointing oils/washing before the receiving of the Ten Commandments, the descent of the family/Israelites into chaos without Mom/Dad/Moshe/Nora, and a happy ending... Plus Valerie pushes reading books?? And Shoshana claims the sink is the center of the kitchen??? It's all there, folks.

en

00:55:55

Ep 20: Tetzaveh - The Devil Wears Prada

Pop Culture Parasha ·

2022/02/08

Shoshana and Valerie tackle all time classic The Devil Wears Prada and discuss how Miranda Priestly would feel about the Cohen Gadol's fit. Will Shoshana and Val agree on how to pronounce any words at all? Will Valerie find her "Barack of Love" shirt? Will we remember to post the photos we spent five minutes discussing of different interpretations of the Cohen Gadol? Will there be florals for spring?? WHO WILL WEAR THE CHANEL BOOTS?!

en

00:58:08

Ep 19: Terumah - The Lego Movie

Pop Culture Parasha ·

2022/02/03

Shoshana and Valerie talk about how the Mishkan is just giant Lego and what it takes to be a Master Builder. Also discussed: Cake Tik Tok, Choni the Circle Drawer and the fact Valerie has never seen Holes.

en

00:59:47

Ep 18: Mishpatim - Trial of the Chicago 7

Pop Culture Parasha ·

2022/01/26

Shoshana and Valerie find a way to connect Mishpatim to The Trial of the Chicago 7, we promise! We also introduce our new fancy sound engineer and Shoshana gets mad about Duolingo again.

en

00:51:34

Ep 17: Yitro - The Path

Pop Culture Parasha ·

2022/01/19

Shoshana and Valerie discuss divine revelation and why cults are weird. Also discussed: reasons why Moshe Rabbeinu should be Queer Eyed, and what they would do if their friends were prophets.

en

00:55:08

Ep 16: Beshalach - Chicken Run

Pop Culture Parasha ·

2022/01/12

Shoshana and Valerie watch comedy classic Chicken Run, and discuss how it’s sort of super similar to the end of the Exodus narrative. Also Shoshana gets hung up on its holocaust vibes.

en

00:53:55

Ep 15: Bo - Gilmore Girls S2E9

Pop Culture Parasha ·

2022/01/06

Shoshana repeatedly disappoints Valerie by not liking Gilmore Girls and slandering Lorelai and Paris. We compare teenagers to capitalism and also to God? Also parasha content etc. etc.

en

01:01:16

Ep 14: Vaera - Jumanji

Pop Culture Parasha ·

2021/12/28

Shoshana and Valerie wonder if experiencing any of the plagues was sort of like playing Jumanji (but the 2017 version.) Also Valerie torments Shoshana with images of a rat king, and Shoshana loves Jack Black. Is Shoshana’s cough back? Tune in to find out!!!!

en

01:06:50

Ep 13: Shemot - The Princess Diaries

Pop Culture Parasha ·

2021/12/23

Shoshana and Valerie start Sefer Shemot with an absolute classic. Things discussed: Anne Hathaway’s eyebrows, Julia Andrew’s being God, and so much more.

en

01:16:15

Ep 12: Vayehi - Stardust

Pop Culture Parasha ·

2021/12/14

Shoshana and Valerie are joined by their favorite (and only) guest star Rachel as they reminisce on the past Sefer, and talk about how Stardust is the perfect movie to finish out Bereishit. We also wrap up talking about Yosef and his brothers, and Shoshana drops a bombshell about Nick Jonas.

en

00:52:45

Ep 11: Vayigash - Inglourious Basterds

Pop Culture Parasha ·

2021/12/07

Shoshana and Valerie chat about revenge fantasies, B.J. Novak, and begrudgingly enjoying Quentin Tarantino films. Obviously, we also discuss Yosef and his brothers as we wrap up their story -- it's the penultimate episode of Sefer Bereishit!!!!

en

01:14:28

Ep 10: Miketz - A Cinderella Story

Pop Culture Parasha ·

2021/11/30

Shoshana and special guest host Rachel argue over whether A Cinderella Story is a cinematic masterpiece, and how it has surprising parallels to Parashat Miketz. We also worship Jennifer Coolidge and, obviously, drag Tom Hanks into it.

en

01:06:22

Ep 9: Vayeshev - Mamma Mia! 1 + 2

Pop Culture Parasha ·

2021/11/23

Valerie and Shoshana compare camp movie Mamma Mia! and its sequel Mamma Mia: Here We Go Again to the campest parasha: Vayeshev. Important fashion moments, questionable parentage, dreams, and the power of three: this parasha and movie combo really has it all. Plus, our plans for Taylor Swift to perform Red (Taylor's Version) at Taylor Lautner's upcoming nuptials.

en

01:00:15

Ep 8: Vayishlach - Game of Thrones

Pop Culture Parasha ·

2021/11/15

For Vayishlach, Shoshana and Valerie watch Game of Thrones S3: E9 - The Rains of Castamere and butcher the show …like the Red Wedding and Shechem??... Discussions include male anatomy, fantasy literature, She Said, and also the parasha.

en

47 results

Similar Podcasts

Jeff Haygood, Pastor

PodPoint

PASTOR ALVARO VALENCIA

Pastor Alvaro Valencia

Grace Life Church CT.

PodPoint

Pleasant View Church

Ted Nance

Christian Heritage Church"s Podcast

PodPoint