Episodes

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Dec. 12, 2019

Episode 13: "Baker's Dozen!" Edition

Josh and Roy tear into a 7-pack of Virgin Leaf Cannabis Powderpuff joints -- small but mighty -- and rip into the headlines! Then the gents wrestle with the Torah portion for the weekend, Parashat Vayishlach, the story of Jacob and Esau's reconciliation -- and the rape of Dina. Oy gevalt. Then, a new segment -- InFuhrerating Hitler! And we wrap up with the 613 of the week! LINKS: Belgian Jewish baker launches Europe’s first mass-produced cannabis bread: https://www.jta.org/2019/11/07/food/belgia...
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Nov. 26, 2019

Episode 12: The "Families Are Complicated" Edition

Josh and Roy pack a pipeful of Blue Steel ganja and charge ahead into the headlines -- space station munchies, dubious Torahs, and a nose full of bud! Then the gents wrestle with Parashat Tol'dot, the story of Isaac, Esau, Jacob, and Rebecca. Then, it's 613 of the Week, back again after a high-atus! And finally, Danksgiving tips from our homes to yours! LINKS: Houston, we have dessert: An oven and some cookie dough were sent to space: https://www.abcactionnews.com/news/national/houston-we-have-d...
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Nov. 12, 2019

Episode 11: "Sweeps Week" Edition

Join Josh and Roy as they pack their bowls full of "Tegridy" and cannonball into a set of headlines ranging from Portland to Kabul to Snoop! Then the fellas stroll through the phantasmagoria that is the Torah portion, Vayeira. It's madness! Finally, what's the deal with all these Jewish emoji apps? Josh and Roy will catch y'all up. It's wall-to-wall edutainment, with ganja! LINKS: Snoop Dogg will promote an Israeli cannabis tech startup: https://www.jta.org/quick-reads/rapper-snoop-do...
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Oct. 28, 2019

Episode 10: The Hawaiian Dutch Edition

This episode, Josh and Roy dig out an old college pipe and pack it with a new weed: Hawaiian Dutch . The fellas discuss news from the week, including: a new study from the CDC about youth marijuana use; a mass bagel tragedy; and a new trend: cannabis carpetbagging. Then the boys clumsily analyze the week’s Torah portion – the story of Noah. And finally, a brand new segment: the Jewish App Recap! It’s a lot of new for the Wondering Jew! LINKS: CDC article: https://www.westword.com/marijuana/cdc-y...
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Oct. 15, 2019

Episode 9: The "Quit Yer Bitchin'' Edition

In this first regular episode of 5780, Josh and Roy welcome back Alix Z. to the guest co-host chair! With the assistance of bottomless bowls of Durban Poison, the three wondering Jews unpack the week's headlines, study a randomly selected commandment from the list o'613, and play a little "Guess the Yiddish Phrase." Oy, it's stoney fun! LINKS: Hydrox story: https://www.jta.org/2018/08/10/culture/hydrox-original-kosher-sandwich-cookie-accusing-oreo-sabotage Children's book story: https://cannabis...
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Oct. 2, 2019

Episode 8: The Higher Holidays Edition

In this very special themed episode of Wondering Jews, Josh and Roy unpack the Jewish New Year of 5780, and the High Holy Days of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, while packing their pipes with delicious Steel Bridge bud from Pruf Cultivar. First, the fellas get deep into the spiritual waters with returning special guest Rabbi Laura Geller. (03:50) Then, the boys get arts-n-craftsy and make some tasty apple pipes for the New Year. (16:45) Next, the boys wonder... what might life be like in 5780??? ...
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Sept. 17, 2019

Episode 7: The "Living Document" Edition

On this fun seventh episode of Wondering Jews, Josh and Roy invite White Sumo along as they address big stories out of the world of weed: vaping (bad?!) and cops solving crimes (good!?). Also, the 613 Of the Week. And a new segment: SPIRITUAL MOMENT! Links to the stories in this episode's Ripped from the Headlines: The Mysterious Vaping Illness That's 'Becoming an Epidemic' https://www.nytimes.com/2019/08/31/health/vaping-marijuana-ecigarettes-sickness.html Police Solve More Crimes in States Wit...
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Sept. 10, 2019

Episode 6: The Blasphemer Edition

On this fun sixth episode of Wondering Jews, Josh and Roy welcome special guest co-host Alix Z to the mics! Together, the three intrepid Tokin Jews unpack a new "marijuana report card" in the latest Ripped from the Headlines, and try and figure out just what exactly counts as blasphemy in the 613 Of the Week! Links to the stories in this episode's Ripped from the Headlines: Michigan’s cannabis program receives B+ in national ranking https://www.thesocialrevolution.org/news/michigans-cannabis-pro...
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Aug. 31, 2019

Episode 5: The RambleTastic Edition

On the fifth episode of Wondering Jews, Josh and Roy go mano a mano with a mighty half-gram joint of White Cookies . Then, they face off against the news in the latest Ripped from the Headlines, and unpack another one of the 613 mitzvot in the Torah. Also, barely landing is still landing! L'High'Im! Links to the stories in this episode's Ripped from the Headlines: Kol Ami worried about nearby cannabis cafe: https://jewishjournal.com/news/los_angeles/community/302076/kol-ami-worried-about-nearby-...
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Aug. 22, 2019

Episode 4: The OG Kush(ner) Edition

On the fourth episode of Wondering Jews, Josh and Roy venture into a Golden Haze (bowl). Also, the boys get Ripped from the Headlines, and unpack another one of the 613 mitzvot in the Torah. L'High'Im! Links to the stories in this episode's Ripped from the Headlines: Maccabi Games’ New Esports Tournament Lets Jewish Teens Compete In Super Smash Bros, FIFA: https://forward.com/fast-forward/428398/maccabi-games-esports-teenagers/ Kushner Peace Plan is Dead on Arrival: https://www.cnn.com/2019/06/2...
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Aug. 15, 2019

Episode 3: The Shaloha Edition

On the third episode of Wondering Jews, Josh and Roy connect from across the Pacific Ocean, as Roy heads to the Big Island of Hawaii to interview his big brother and sample some of that legendary Puna bud. Also, the boys get Ripped from the Headlines, and unpack another one of the 613 mitzvot in the Torah. L'Chaim! Links to the stories in this episode's Ripped from the Headlines: Narco-trafficking and petrol: a quarter of Colombia's fuel goes to make cocaine: https://www.theguardian.com/world/20...
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Aug. 7, 2019

Episode 2: Five Thumbs Up Edition

On the second episode of Wondering Jews, Josh and Roy spark up a tasty Timberline Haze pre-roll, take a tour of the news in Ripped from the Headlines, unpack another arcane mitzvah, and debut a new segment, Yiddish Phrase of the Week! Ripped from the Headlines: Norweigian Cruise Lines Aims to Double Israel Market: https://www.jpost.com/Jpost-Tech/Business-and-Innovation/Norwegian-Cruise-Lines-president-We-want-to-double-Israeli-market-590936 Flood Damage at Noah's Ark Attraction in Kentucky: htt...
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July 29, 2019

Episode 1: Josh's Mom Edition

On the first episode of Wondering Jews, Josh and Roy take a trip to Candy Land, get Ripped from the Headlines, and even dust a nug of Torah. Plus, our first guest! Rabbi Laura Geller! Ripped from the headlines: Israel College Offers Medical Cannabis Bachelor’s Program https://www.ganjapreneur.com/israel-college-offers-medical-cannabis-bachelors-program/ Contact us: WonderingJewsPodcast@gmail.com