A follow up conversation with Chezzi Denebeim, unpacking some of the discussion in the previous episode. Intro/Outro Music https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=swXKCDz0gC8 Dovid Leider https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y1-U8-0ayZE&t=13s Frank-the Tank-Fleming https://www.youtube.com/user/NJTank Questions/comments & sponsorship: extrasaucepodcast@gmail.com…

What if what we're looking FOR, we're actually looking WITH?" Chezzi Denebeim shares some of his journey and insights found along the way. Recorded on January 12th, 2020 Intro Music https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VSuJkRYu92c Outro Music https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oVc_l8a6Sws Questions/comments & sponsorship: extrasaucepodcast@gmail.com The Fa…

A recording of ‘A Nakht in Shtetl’ Yiddish music recital from September 22, 2016 at Chevra Ahavas Yisroel in Crown Heights Preformed by Chaim Kohn, Cantor Yanky Lemmer, Cantor Ayeh Leib Hurwitz, Isaac Tiefenbrun, and special guest Zalmen Mlotek Musical by Avremi G, Zisl Slepovtich, Deborah Strauss, Taylor Bergren-Chrisman, and Laura Melnicoff Produ…

A conversation with Rabbi Shais Taub recorded on March 3rd. It was just before Corona got real, but we discuss a lot of the issues that seem so very relevant now. Can we find our own stories within the experience of another? Is it possible to draw spiritual meaning from all the suffering around us without becoming deplorably selfish in the process?…

Gittel Follman shares some of her experiences as a single girl in the big city, her journey and work as a social worker, self care, and family life. Gittel Follman is the wife of Moe Follman and the mother of two wonderful children, Nash and Leora. Gittel is the Director of Social Work at Brooklyn Defender Services, where she has worked for the pas…

An alternative perspective to replace the fear of "outside ideas" with a confidence in finding commonality. Postscript from previous episode (And Where's Your Normal Card?) Key facts of AA history https://www.aa.org/pages/en_US/aa-timeline The Jung letters https://speakingofjung.com/blog/2015/11/13/the-bill-w-carl-jung-letters Outro music - Ki M'tz…

An honest conversation with Rabbi Meir Kessler about addiction, recovery, and the spiritual principles that make one man’s ‘dubious luxury’ another man’s poison. Note: Contains some Yiddish & Hebrew that isn't translated. More about Rabbi Kessler and the JRC: https://www.jewishrecovery.com/ Intro Music: Hishbati https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sTDJ…

To close out this first season of Extra Sauce, here's a nice selection of five Yiddish Chanukah songs as well a short introduction to my own interest in Yiddish music. Wishing you all a Zissen Chanukah and a Happy New Year! Intro music: https://rsa.fau.edu/album/41004 Oy, Ir Kleine Lichtelech: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Wb1UUZ5XtM Tzint On Li…

An honest, open, and free flowing conversation with Meilech Kohn. Get a glimpse into the riveting journey of Meilech Kohn. From the highs to the lows and everything in between, there's one soul-stirring question that cuts through it all: "U'mi Yodea"? Who knows? Perhaps it was for this very reason that you were brought here. (Megillat Esther) More …

Yehudah DovBer Zirkind is a spiritual seeker and an academic of the first order. I sat down with him for an impromptu conversation about many issues related to his growing up and journey within the Chabad Chassidic community and the Yeshiva system. Yehudah DovBer Zirkind grew up in Crown Heights, Brooklyn, New York and studied at various Chabad Yes…

Yehudah DovBer Zirkind is a spiritual seeker and an academic of the first order. I sat down with him for an impromptu conversation about many issues related to his growing up and journey within the Chabad Chassidic community and the Yeshiva system. Yehudah DovBer Zirkind grew up in Crown Heights, Brooklyn, New York and studied at various Chabad Yes…

Shmaya Honickman just got married to the lovely Yocheved Turner. Mazel tov! Here's a conversation I had with Shmaya back in August about two of his first loves; comic books and The Grateful Dead. As well as his own story, which is truly a hero's journey. From the pain of existence itself, to the discovery of his own electric self. Intro Music: Der …

Meet Malka and Mendel Groden...the most real parents I've ever met. I sat down with my friend Mendel Groden and his wife Malka for an up close and honest conversation about their journey together as a couple and as parents. Hear their unique story of navigating the rollercoaster of emotions that come with fertility treatments, adoption, race, and d…

Part 3/3 of a Farbrengen with Rabbi Shmuly Metzger, Chezzi Denebeim, and Baruch Thaler. Recorded in Crown Heights on June 3rd, 2019. In this episode we circle back to the theme of coming home. Coming home to discover a new meaning and experience with the texts and narratives of our youth. Reb Baruch shares more of his own journey and a special song…

Part 2/3 of a Farbrengen with Rabbi Shmuly Metzger, Chezzi Denebeim, and Baruch Thaler. Recorded in Crown Heights on June 3rd, 2019. Did Lubavitch abandon Avodas Atzmo? The danger of living in a state of opposition to the world rather than in unison with it, and we explore the degree to which the Rebbe really desired autonomy amongst his Chassidim.…

Part 1 of a Farbrengen with Rabbi Shmuly Metzger, Chezzi Denebeim, and Baruch Thaler. Recorded in Crown Heights on June 3rd, 2019. In this episode each guest shares some memories and feelings on the theme of coming home and we explore the possibility and challenge inherent to coming back home, to a place you never really left. Audio engineered by P…

I sat down with Aryeh Buchsbayew to hear some of his reflections on Shtisel. It quickly escalated into a four hour conversation about Nazi’s, self loathing, self acceptance, The Hero's Journey and a story about his son that left me fighting back tears. Audio engineered by Paladin Studios: instagram.com/paladinstudiosnyc Sponsored by: Mushie.co inst…

Velvel shares fascinating stories from his early years of recording and transcribing Jewish music. This recording is from an event at Chevra Ahavas Yisroel in April of 2016. Check out the links below to learn more about Velvel and his tireless work spanning over 50 years of recording, publishing, collecting, and preserving these treasures for gener…

What started as a late night pipe smoking and ‘remember when’ jam in the garage quickly escalated to a discussion about Chabad elitism, Mormons, and the possibility that we’ve been approaching the game of Limbo (aka life) all wrong. With Aaron Huebner, Moishy Goldberg, and a bit of Sholom Wircberg (more Sholom coming soon) Audio engineered by Palad…

Chanan Rose is a serious man who doesn't take himself too seriously. We sat down for an open-ended conversation about a range of topics including; our collective redemption as a personal calling, his dad, resistance as a teacher, conscious separation as the root of all our problems, and his passion for audio. Audio production by Chanan Rose at Pala…

A candid conversation about storytelling; its function, power and potential challenges from the perspectives of Chassidic tradition, psychotherapy, and the history of Alcoholics Anonymous. With Chaim Kohn, Rabbi Simon Jacobson, and Menachem Poznanski, LCSW Audio production by Chanan Rose at Paladin Studios: instagram.com/paladinstudiosnyc MyLife: C…