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Storied: The Untold Jewish Stories Behind Your Favorite Music

benji Rosenzweig

Storied is a live conversational and musical experience-turned-podcast. Each episode features a deep dive into the stories from our live performances - blending music history with powerful storytelling, highlighting the Jewish collaborations and contributions behind legendary bands and cultural movements. Listeners will hear the music they love through a new lens, discovering how Jews and the Jewish Community helped shape modern soundtracks. Season One of the Storied Podcast examines The

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S1 E12: Jewish Women & The Beatles

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2025/11/25

In Episode 12 of Storied, host Benji Rosenzweig sits down with GRAMMY-winning singer-songwriter Joanie Leeds for a heartfelt conversation about The Beatles, Jewish identity, women who shaped music history, and the stories we pass from generation to generation.Joanie - known for her award-winning catalog of family music, including her newest album Ageless: 100 Years Young, inspired by her Bubbie’s 100th birthday—opens up about growing up with The Beatles, how their songwriting shaped her own, and why

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01:13:51

S1 E11: Phil Spector & Controversial Beatles...

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2025/11/18

In this episode of Storied, songwriter John sits down with host Benji Rosenzweig for a deep dive into the creative genius, collaboration, and legacy of The Beatles. From early piano influences and discovering the iconic black Beatles songbook to the enduring impact of McCartney’s melodies, Lennon’s edge, and George Harrison’s quiet brilliance, this conversation explores why the band’s music continues to resonate across generations.John and Benji discuss the artistic evolution from early pop hits to

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01:26:48

S1 E10: Akiva Nof with John & Yoko at The Bed-In

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2025/11/15

In this powerful and deeply personal episode of Storied, Benji Rosenzweig sits down with Eitan, creator of the viral short film I’m That Jew — a project that has inspired millions around the world to embrace Jewish pride and identity without apology.--Learn more about Storied:Follow us on Instagram, YouTube, FacebookCheck out our upcoming live events on our website!Check out our sponsor@YonaTees on Instagram or at their website for custom merch, or some incredible Jewish band mashups!If you would

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01:42:24

S1 E9: The Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band...

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2025/11/04

In this episode of Storied, host Benji Rosenzweig sits down with actor Andy Buckley — best known as David Wallace from The Office — for an unforgettable deep dive into pop culture, music history, and comedy.From childhood memories of spinning Meet the Beatles to walking the legendary Abbey Road crosswalk, Andy shares his lifelong love affair with The Beatles and why Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band remains one of the most iconic albums ever made. Together, Benji and Andy explore Ringo Starr’s

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01:13:27

S1 E8: Richard Lester Liebman & The Beatles Filmmakers

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2025/10/28

In this episode of Storied, host Benji Rosenzweig sits down with Jonah Platt — actor, Broadway performer, musician, and Jewish community advocate — for an inspiring and deeply personal conversation that bridges music, identity, and purpose.Benji shares the serendipitous story of how he discovered Jonah’s work on Instagram and went down a “45-minute rabbit hole” into his incredible career — from Broadway stages to heartfelt Jewish advocacy after October 7. Together, they explore the power of

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01:16:25

S1 E7: How Bob Dylan Changed The Beatles

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2025/10/25

In this latest episode ofStoried,Benji Rosenzweigsits down withDavid Manheimof the acclaimedDopey Podcastto explore the crossroads ofrock history, addiction, and recovery culture. FromLou Reed’s Jewish roots on Long Islandto the raw groove ofThe Velvet Underground, they trace the ripple effect that carried throughpunk, grunge, and modern alternative music.The episode dives into howBob Dylan’s legendary meeting with The Beatleschanged everything — from sparkingRubber Souland the psychedelic

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01:07:48

S1 E6: Shea Stadium: Twist And Shout, the Burt Burns...

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2025/10/14

In this powerful episode of Storied, host Benji Rosenzweig takes us behind the scenes of one of music history’s most iconic moments: The Beatles’ legendary 1965 Shea Stadium concert—the first outdoor stadium rock show ever performed. But what if we told you that the story of this watershed event also includes a deep and often-overlooked Jewish connection?Benji sits down with Brent Berns, son of the legendary Burt Berns—the Jewish-American songwriter who penned “Twist and Shout,” a defining Beatles

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00:50:34

S1 E5: Antisemitism and Homophobia Within The Beatles

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2025/10/07

In this thought-provoking episode of Storied, host Benji Rosenzweig sits down with actor, filmmaker, and activist Yuval David for a wide-ranging conversation that explores the intersection of pop culture, identity, and advocacy. From the Beatles’ subtle (and sometimes not-so-subtle) brushes with antisemitism and homophobia to the role of comedy in confronting hate, this episode examines how cultural icons shape — and reflect — social narratives. Yuval shares insights from his work as an LGBTQ+ and

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01:13:15

S1 E4: Cousin Brucie & Murray the K: Bringing...

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2025/09/30

Episode 4 of Storied takes us into the world of media personalities who didn’t just report on the Beatles — they helped launch their legend. Host Benji Rosenzweig shines a spotlight on Cousin Brucie and Murray the K, two wildly charismatic figures who served as transatlantic megaphones for the Fab Four’s arrival in America. Their impact went far beyond radio; they shaped the cultural zeitgeist that made Beatlemania possible. Joining Benji is music executive Lee Trink, former President of Capitol

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01:12:00

S1 E3: Dick James & George Martin: Please Please Me &...

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2025/09/16

In this episode, we talk about everything from Holocaust education to our love for Beatles songs and how they could replace children’s music. We dive into some of Dick James' story and his involvement with the original Robin Hood show with the incredible Hannah Weinstein. We talked about the thrill the Fab Four must have felt getting on the show Thank Your Lucky Stars, and how George Martin was more than a producer, he was the piano player. --Learn more about Storied: www.Storied.showFollow us on

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01:10:24

The Beatles Look and Feel

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2025/09/09

InEpisode2,we talked to Leslie Cavendish, known in The Beatles world for his book The Cutting Edge: The Story of the Beatles’ Hairdresser Who Defined an Era.This isn’t a story about Leslie, it’s Leslie’s story!As you will hear, Leslie shares his experience as The Beatles' barber. The history, the lessons, the behind-the-scenes.He talks about Vidal Sasson and his life as a visionary hairdresser, plus his inspiration as a Zionist.He also confirmed many of my theories and insights about some of the

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00:57:00

The Early Years: The Beatles Synagogue & Cavern Club...

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2025/09/07

In Episode 1, we talked to Moodie Sandberg, whohas hosted a weekly radio show on 88 FM in Israel about the Beatles.We walked through the early years of the Beatles, from them playing Bar Mitzvahs in synagoguesto the Cavern Club. As well as hiring Brian Epstein, Moodie shared a wide range of incrediblestories.In addition to hosting the Beatles radio show in Israel, Moodie is a former Knesset member in Israel's Parliament.Some of the stories Moodie shared included John and Yoko Learning Kabalahin New

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00:02:09

Storied Podcast: Trailer

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2025/09/03

Storied: The Untold Jewish Stories Behind Your Favorite Artists

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