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S2E17 Wayne Pays More: A Life in the Pawn Business with Wayne Cohen
Wayne Cohen, pawn shop owner, star of the TruTV reality series Hardcore Pawn: Chicago, and Jordan's father's cousin, regales the J3 boys (minus Josh) with tales of growing up on the south side,…
S2E16 Jon Friedman and Dr. Benji Marks: A Business Built on Friendship
Dr. Benji Marks, a dermatologist in Glenview, and Jon Friedman, corporate vice president of design and research at Microsoft, join the pod to discuss how they combined their skills and passions to…
S2E15 Sara Sherbill: A Story That Must Be Told
J3 welcomes author and Ida Crown grad’ Sara Sherbill following the publication of her new book, There Was Night and There Was Morning: A Memoir of Trauma and Redemption, a searing, must-read memoir.…
S2E14 My Sweet Island Muffin: Josh and Jordan's Great Concert Adventure
Josh and Jordan recap their night attending a Goose concert together (sort of) at The Salt Shed, as Yoel tries to wrap his head around why anyone would want to stand and listen to live music for 3…
S2E13 Bob and Debbie Hartman Hold Court
Bob and Debbie Hartman stop by to tell the story of their upbringings, long-distance courtship and deep involvement with Chicago's Jewish community. Highlights include tales of Cliff Huxtable, the…
S2E12 Michael Barnatan, Restaurateur Bar None
The boys are joined by Michael Barnatan, owner and operator of Evita Argentinian Steakhouse, to chat about Barnatan's childhood in Argentina, his early interest in aviation, what brought him to…
S2E11 Rickey Rothner Redux: A Lot Has Changed in a Year
The renowned Eric Rothner becomes the pod's first repeat guest, joining J3 to offer his thoughts on Chicago’s present and future, discuss changes to his charitable giving, current events, and gives a…
S2E10 Rabbi Ari Hart and the Rhythm of the Soul
Rabbi Ari Hart, spiritual leader of Skokie Valley Agudath Jacob, takes us on his journey from Evanston to Iowa and Israel and back to his hometown where he has reinvigorated a congregation rich in…
S2E9 Israel Trip Recap with Doni Garden
Joined by special guest host Doni Garden, the boys discuss Jordan, Josh and Doni's recent trip to Israel, where they met soldiers and families and saw sites impacted by the October 7 Hamas terrorist…
S2E8 Naftali Brenner: Filling the Cavities of His Soul
Lincolnwood resident Dr. Naftali Brenner joins the pod to discuss how he managed to overcome traumatic experiences in the Brooklyn yeshiva system, his PSD from losing a disposable camera on 9/11, and…
S2E7 Moshe Blonder, Traveling Foodie (feat. Jon Blumberg)
Yoel, Jordan, and guest host Jon Blumberg sit down with healthcare executive Moshe Blonder to discuss his Brooklyn upbringing, what brought him to Chicago, his love of (and willingness to travel far…
S2E6 Shahs of Dempster: Shahram Kohananoo’s Journey from Shiraz to Skokie
After Yoel recounts his recent experience in Israel, Shahram Kohananoo joins the pod to discuss his upbringing in Iran, memories of the Revolution and the life he built in Chicago as a Persian…
S2E5 Ross Gordon: An Entrepreneur in Search of Self and his Next Move
Ross Gordon of Skokie drops in to chat about his entrepreneurial career, including his current and former ventures, and his religious and spiritual journeys.
S2E4 Tamar Friedman: A Trailblazer in Jewish Education
Former Director of Judaic Studies at Hillel Torah, Tamar Friedman takes us through her career at the elementary school, where she spent 38 years as a teacher and administrator before retiring in…
S2E3 A Glimpse Into a Soldier's Life, with IDF Veteran Nachum Meyers
Following a multi-episode hiatus, Yoel returns as co-host. Jordan recaps the March for Israel, which he attended in DC, before the pod is joined by his brother-in-law, IDF veteran Nachum Meyers, who…
S2E2 Alyssa Goldwater: An Internet Personality Keeping It Real
Influencer Alyssa Goldwater sits down to discuss her impressive following on Instagram and TikTok, how she became Orthodox, and the correct pronunciation of "Louisville", and Josh sets the world…
S2E1 (Most Of) The Boys Are Back
Jordan, Josh and producer Aaron return from a brief hiatus for the first episode of season 2. They recap their respective summers, offer a preview of what's to come in the second season, and discuss…
S1E27 Rabbi Meyer Juzint: A Giant Hidden in Plain Sight
In the final episode of Season 1, we explore the life and legacy of Rabbi Meyer Juzint (1924-2001) by bringing on students throughout his 53 years of chinuch in Chicago to understand his personality,…
S1E26 Law & Order: Solo Garfinkel Unit
In the penultimate episode of Season 1, the pod welcomes Chicago criminal defense attorney Hal M. Garfinkel, who started out on the prosecution side, has been involved in numerous high-profile cases…
S1E25 ORD STRONG
For the first time ever, Mordechai Shaul Eisenbach, better known to many as Charles ORD, tells his story of going from a healthy young softball mashing man to being diagnosed with cancer, struggling…
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J3 (Amateur Hour) Podcast has published 44 episodes since January 2023, covering topics in Leisure.
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