What The Falafel
What The Falafel
Podcast Description
What the Falafel is the Jewish podcast you didn’t know you needed!! Bringing big Jewish energy, deep chats, and just the right amount of chutzpah!
Hosted by Jodie Brandman and co-created with Joice, we’re schmoozing with comedians, chefs, creators, activists and more to celebrate Jewish identity in all its glory!
Expect laughs, Jewish pride and a lot of falafel!!
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast celebrates Jewish identity through themes of cultural pride, community activism, and personal storytelling, with episodes highlighting topics such as breaking cultural expectations, fostering faith, and embracing heritage, exemplified in the inaugural episode featuring Elaine Chaya discussing her journey from fashion blogger to activist.

What the Falafel is the podcast that brings BIG Jewish energy, hilarious and heartfelt conversations and a sprinkle of chutzpah to your life!
Created and hosted by Jodie Brandman, in partnership with The Jewish News this podcast is where Jewish culture, identity, humour and personal growth collide!
Expect interviews with comedians, creators, chefs, activists and more… all Jewish, all amazing, all here to share their stories in a way that’s REAL!
We’re here to show all the different, wild parts of being Jewish so hit subscribe and join the FUN!!
In this episode of What The Falafel, Jodie Brandman sits down with Hollywood producer and writer, Leo Pearlman.
We chat about how he built a TV empire from a basement with 3 other Jewish guys; The Hollywood silence (and antisemitism) the last few years; why he’s speaking out as a proud Zionist Jew; and most importantly… why herring is absolutely NOT allowed in his office!
It’s a brilliant inspiring, funny and insightful episode so make sure you tune in…
→ Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wtfalafelpodcast/
→ Host: https://www.instagram.com/jodiebrandman/
→ Partnered with Jewish News: https://www.instagram.com/jewishnews/
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