Let's Kvetch
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Introducing Let’s Kvetch — a new Clean Speech podcast where Rabbi Raphael Leban and Howard Wedgle tackle the ups and nu’s of daily life with humor, heart, and a touch of chutzpah. Each episode explores the art of speaking kindly (even when you're kvetching). Tune in for real talk, Jewish wisdom, and plenty of laughs.
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S1 Let's Kvetch Episode 20: Kvetching Through the Seder
Rabbi Leban and Howard Wedgle are back for a Passover edition that’s equal parts preparation and pure kvetching. Between tech hiccups, chametz strategy, and the delicate art of surviving family at…
S1 Let's Kvetch Episode 19: The Other Side of the Kvetch (and cars!)
Car buying has a special way of bringing out the kvetch. In this episode of Let’s Kvetch, Rabbi Raphael Leban and Howard Wedgle are joined by automotive educator and auto broker Jesse Blum to talk…
S1 Let's Kvetch Episode 18: ’Tis the Season to Kvetch - Fa la la la la… sigh
The lights are twinkling, the playlists are relentless, and somehow everyone knows the words except us. This seasonal episode of Let’s Kvetch welcomes special guest Howie Shapiro, longtime community…
S1 Let's Kvetch Episode 17: Kvetching by Candlelight (and Corned Beef)
A Hanukkah special recorded over corned beef, latkes, and parve sour cream, where the oil flows freely and so do the kvetches. From cleaning menorahs to gift-card side-eye to the eternal question of…
S1 Kvetching in Cars Eating Pizza: Let's Kvetch Episode 16
Kvetching in Cars Eating Pizza?! In this very special episode, Howard and Rabbi Leban take the show on the road—literally—as they kvetch their way through Denver traffic on a quest for Brooklyn…
S1 Let's Kvetch Episode 15: Let’s Kvetch About Noah (and Awkward Friend Breakups)
In this laugh-filled episode, Rabbi Raphael Leban and Howard Wedgle dive into Parshat Noach — kvetching about what it must’ve smelled like in the Ark, the endless rain, and those poor two worms. From…
S1 Let's Kvetch Episode 14: The Other Side of the Kvetch with Ilene Rosen
After a High Holiday episode full of congregational kvetching, Rabbi Raphael Leban and Howard Wedgle head to BMH-BJ to hear the other side of the story — from the people who make synagogue life…
S1 Let's Kvetch Episode 13: High Holiday Kvetching
Rosh Hashanah is around the corner—Rabbi Raphael Leban and Howard Wedgle dive into the ultimate holiday kvetching session: temperature wars, synagogue seating drama, fashion critiques, marathon…
S1 Let's Kvetch Episode 12: When Your Barber Becomes Your Therapist (with Abo Simonov)
This week Rabbi Leban & Howard sit down with Denver’s own barber, community leader, and Shabbat House founder Abo Simonov. From hysterical moments at the Wine & Cheese Gala (priceless, but…
S1 Let's Kvetch Episode 11: Kvetching with Purpose
In this special episode of Let’s Kvetch, Rabbi Raphael Leban and Howard Wedgle welcome Avi Abelow, CEO of the Twelve Tribe Films Foundation and host of Pulse of Israel. From his life in Israel to his…
S1 Let's Kvetch Episode 10: From Kvetch to Kvell
This week on Let’s Kvetch, Rabbi Leban and Howard flip the script: instead of kvetching, they’re kvelling! What does it mean to kvell? Can you kvell about a stranger’s success? Is there such a thing…
S1 Let's Kvetch Episode 9: Kvetching with Dignity: Lessons from Rabbi Abraham Cooper
This week's episode seves up a hearty helping of wisdom with a side of humor as Rabbi Abraham Cooper of the Simon Wiesenthal Center joins the table. From Yeshive University parking battles to…
S1 Let's Kvetch Episode 8: My Back Hurts Just Thinking About it: Medical Kvetching with Dr. Shimi Blau
Is it aging or just bad posture? We're kvetching about aches, pain and the real struggle of getting older (or just surviving a kid's soccer game.) Dr. Shimi Blau joins us for a hilarious and…
S1 Let's Kvetch Episode 7: A Kvetch of Biblical Proportions
This week, Howard shares a tech support nightmare of 'biblical proportions' after attempting to upgrade his home internet. From a no-show bucket truck to a technician who didn't want to do his job,…
S1 Let's Kvetch Episode 6: Kvetching at the Deli: Serving up Feedback with Shua Horowitz
In this mouthwatering episode - our very first on location - the Kvetch crew sets up shop at the iconic East Side Kosher Deli. Special guest (and deli owner) Shua Horowitz joins Rabbi Raphael and…
S1 Let's Kvetch Episode 5: The Psychology of a Good Kvetch (feat. Dr. Evelyn Male)
In this episode of Let's Kvetch, Rabbi Raphael and Howard welcome their first ever guest: Dr. Evelyn Male, a licensed psychologist with deep insights-and great jokes-about the power of kvetching.…
S1 Let's Kvetch Episode 4: Kvetch Now or Forever Hold Your Peace
Let's Kvetch Episode 4: Kvetch Now or Forever Hold Your PeaceIs there a right time to kvetch—or does timing make all the difference? In this episode, Rabbi Raphael Leban and Howard Wedgle take on…
S1 Let's Kvetch: Episode 3: Is kvetching really worth it?
Is kvetching really worth it? What does it actually do for the person doing the kvetching? In Episode 3 of Let’s Kvetch, Rabbi Raphael Leban and Howard Wedgle unpack the emotional payoff behind a…
S1 Let's Kvetch Episode 2: When is Enough, Enough?
Rabbi Raphael Leban and Howard Wedgle discuss when the level of kvetching becomes too much. At what level does the kvetching listener put their foot down?Disclaimer: Rabbi Leban and Howard Wedgle…
S1 Let's Kvetch: Episode One: Kvetch, what does it mean?
Introducing Let’s Kvetch — a new Clean Speech podcast where Rabbi Raphael Leban and Howard Wedgle tackle the ups and nu’s of daily life with humor, heart, and a touch of chutzpah. Each episode…
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Let's Kvetch has published 20 episodes since June 2025, covering topics in Comedy, Education.
Let's Kvetch is currently highly active with new episodes monthly. Average episode length is 22m.
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