Episodes 52
Avg. Duration 52m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 5.0 (10)
Since Oct 2024
Latest Episode May 2026

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Every 2 Weeks
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About This Podcast

The Rest is Commentary is a podcast that explores connections through music, ancient wisdom, and conversations. Shep Rosenman is writing a song cycle inspired by the Psalms/Tehillim. In each episode, Shep offers one of his songs to a friend and they discuss whatever comes up, from the mundane to the sublime, the philosophical to the sophomoric, from dark and narrow places to wide open spaces of joy.

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051: Architecture of the Heart: A Conversation with Naomi Langer Voss

May 19, 2026 43m Transcript

Uncover how love, faith, and community collide in this deep, honest conversation with Naomi Langer Voss and Shep Rosenman. Through Psalm 6 and the song it inspired Shep to write, “Have Mercy,…

050: Groove, Gd, and Letting Go: A Conversation with Guitarist Jon Madof

May 12, 2026 58m Transcript

Episode 50 of The Rest is Commentary isn’t just a milestone—it’s a deep dive into what really makes music come alive. Jazz guitarist and composer Jon Madof joins us for a conversation that goes far…

049: Laughing Among Ruins: A Conversation with Raymond Simonson

May 05, 2026 52m Transcript

Raymond Simonson, founding CEO of JW3 in London, joins us for a powerful conversation about what happens when music, protest, and community collide. At the heart of this episode is Fire Drill…

048: Learning to Dance Without You: A Conversation with Rosie Wolkind in Memory of Ivan Wolkind

Apr 17, 2026 49m Transcript

Grief isn’t just about what we’ve lost—it’s about how we choose to live after loss. In this episode, Shep Rosenman sits down with Rosie Wolkind to explore how loss can reshape a life with deeper…

047: Algorithms and Anti-Semitism: A Conversation with Tal-Or Cohen Montemayor and Eli Ovits

Apr 07, 2026 43m Transcript

When a songwriter sits with an ancient psalm, what happens when those words collide with the wild, unseen machinery of the internet? In this episode of The Rest is Commentary, host Shep Rosenman…

S1E46 046: Perfectly Imperfect: A Conversation with Timmy Riordan

Mar 25, 2026 49m Transcript

What happens when a song breaks open — and something sacred spills out? In this deeply moving episode, Host Shep Rosenman sits down with singer-songwriter Timmy Riordan for a conversation that is as…

045: Songs, Psalms, and the Sacred Art of Return: A Conversation with Rabbi Aaron Lerner

Mar 19, 2026 1h 1m Transcript

What happens when ancient Torah meets modern melody with mindfulness as the bridge between them? In this episode, host Shep Rosenman sits down with Rabbi Aaron Lerner for a wide‑ranging, deeply human…

044: The Arena of Action: A Conversation with Shoshana Bloom

Mar 10, 2026 1h 1m Transcript

In this episode, Shep Rosenman and Shoshana Bloom dive into the making and meaning of “It’s About What You Do,” a song inspired by Psalm 82. Their conversation opens into a wider reflection on what…

043: Like, Totally Divine: A Special Purim Conversation with Noelle and Maya

Mar 02, 2026 1h Transcript

Get ready for a Purim party like no other! 🎭✨ In this Purim special, host Shep Rosenman shares his original song “Let’s Talk About Faith” and joins Maya and Noelle for a lively conversation that’s…

042: Mandala and Melody: A Conversation with Emily Cheng

Feb 24, 2026 1h Transcript

Artist and scholar Emily Cheng joins host Shep Rosenman for a luminous conversation at the crossroads of art, music, and sacred text. From two of Emily's monumental 18‑foot paintings charting the…

041: Guilt & Groove: A Conversation with Jim Ehrich

Feb 10, 2026 49m Transcript

When podcast host, Shep Rosenman, turned to Psalm 38, its haunting honesty became the heartbeat of his song “Don’t Turn Away From Me.” In this conversation, Jim Ehrich joins Shep to unpack how guilt,…

040: Rhythms of Radical Empathy: A Conversation with Avram Mandell

Feb 03, 2026 1h 3m Transcript

In this episode of The Rest is Commentary, Avram Mandell—founder of Tzedek America—joins host Shep Rosenman for a deeply personal and thought-provoking conversation about empathy, community, and the…

039: Into the Wow: A Conversation with Dr. Sarah Bunin Benor

Jan 27, 2026 53m Transcript

What happens when ancient psalms meet modern songwriting? In this episode of The Rest is Commentary, host Shep Rosenman sits down with Dr. Sarah Bunin Benor to talk about “Into the Wow” — a song they…

038: Cosmic Chorus: A Conversation with Rabbi Steve Greenberg

Jan 13, 2026 43m Transcript

This week's guest on The Rest is Commentary is Rabbi Steve Greenberg, founding director of Eshel, an organization that supports LGBTQ+ and their families in the Orthodox community.  Steve and host…

037: Navigating Chaos: A Conversation with Vicente Amorim

Dec 30, 2025 43m Transcript

What does it mean to stay open — as an artist, a parent, and a person — when life asks you to both take control and let go? In this episode of The Rest is Commentary, director Vicente Amorim sits…

036: Mercy, Muse, and the Music of Prayer: A Conversation with Chava Mirel

Dec 23, 2025 1h 2m Transcript

What does it really mean to live a Jewish life guided by Torah—not politics?   In this episode, Chava Mirel joins us for an honest and deeply heartfelt conversation about Judaism, identity, and what…

035: From Awe to Action: A Conversation with Clive Lawton

Dec 16, 2025 35m Transcript

In this episode of The Rest is Commentary, host Shep Rosenman welcomes renowned and award winning Jewish educator and storyteller Clive Lawton for a wide-ranging, down-to-earth conversation sparked…

034: What's Not Funny About Peace, Love, and Understanding?: A Conversation with Robby Berman

Dec 09, 2025 48m Transcript

In this powerful episode of The Rest is Commentary, host Shep Rosenman sits down with Robby Berman — Israeli tour guide, author, comedian, and activist — for a raw, unfiltered conversation about…

033: Holy Hands/Working Hands: A Conversation with Rabbi Bradley Shavit Artson

Dec 02, 2025 50m Transcript

When Shep Rosenman sits down with Rabbi Dr. Bradley Shavit Artson, the conversation becomes a journey—through grief, faith, and the mysterious power of music to hold them both.  In this episode of…

032: Heavenly Songs from the Heart of Texas: A Conversation with Joe Buchanan

Nov 25, 2025 45m Transcript

In this episode of The Rest is Commentary, host Shep Rosenman sits down with Texas musician and storyteller, Joe Buchanan for a deeply moving conversation about divine love and the power of good…

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does The Rest is Commentary with Shep Rosenman have?

The Rest is Commentary with Shep Rosenman has published 52 episodes since October 2024, covering topics in Judaism, Music.

Is The Rest is Commentary with Shep Rosenman still active?

The Rest is Commentary with Shep Rosenman is currently highly active with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 52m.

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