Highly Jewish
Highly Jewish is a podcast hosted by Tanya, filmed on the move in the car as Tanya drives around LA with guests for candid, wide-ranging conversations.Each episode unfolds on the road, creating a spontaneous, unfiltered space where real talk happens in real time. From navigating Jewish identity and life in the LGBTQ+ community to politics, food, culture, and everything in between, Tanya steers conversations that are honest, curious, and unapologetically real.Highly Jewish brings together a diverse mix of guests shaping today’s conversations. Expect raw stories, sharp perspectives, laughs, disagreements, and moments of connection.
Extremism, Freedom, and Pride. Matthew Nouriel’s story Part 1
In this powerful and deeply personal conversation, Matthew Nouriel shares his journey from growing up around extremist ideology to discovering his own voice, freedom, and identity. His story explores the difficult path of challenging beliefs, breaking away from harmful narratives, and finding the courage to live authentically.
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Big Time Jewish: James Maslow on Fame, Faith & Fighting Antisemitism
What happens when pop stardom meets unapologetic Jewish identity?
In this powerful episode of Big Time Jewish, James Maslow joins Tanya on the Highly Jewish podcast for an honest conversation about fame, faith, and standing up to antisemitism. Best known for his breakout role in Big Time Rush, James opens up about life in the spotlight, navigating Hollywood as a proud Jew, and why speaking out has never felt more important.
From global tours and teen idol status to rediscovering his spiritual roots, James shares how Judaism shapes his values, resilience, and sense of responsibility...
Jonah Platt on Israel, Being Jewish in America, Politics & the “Weed Club” Conversation
What does it really mean to stand up for Israel, speak openly about being Jewish in America, challenge politics — and yes… talk about a weed club?
In this raw and honest conversation, Jonah Platt holds nothing back. 🇮🇱
Identity. Courage. Culture. Free speech.
It’s all on the table.
Watch the full episode now. 🎙️🔥
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Conservative In a Woke State: My California Reality - Episode 3 with Elizabeth Barcohana
In Episode 3, I sit down with Elizabeth Barcohana to talk candidly about navigating life, work, and identity in one of the most politically progressive states in the U.S. From social pressure and self-censorship to finding your voice when it feels unpopular, this conversation cuts through the noise and gets real about what “living red in a blue state” really looks like.
No talking points. No outrage bait. Just an honest discussion about values, culture, and the cost of speaking up — even when it’s uncomfortable.
Whether you agree, disagree, or are just curious, this episode...
What It's Like Being an Openly Gay Iranian Right Now: Reza Farahan
In this episode, I sit down with Reza Farahan to talk about something very few people are willing to discuss honestly: being an open gay Iranian, what's happening inside Iran right now, and how that collides with Israel, identity, and freedom.
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Raising Jewish Kids Now: Amanda Markowitz
In our first episode of this brand new Highly Jewish podcast, presenter Tanya invites long term friend Amanda Markowitz for a drive around LA. In this podcast they talk about being proud Jews in today's world, having grandparents that survived the Holocaust, raising Jewish kids, going to LGBTQ events as a Jew and how crazy Tanya's Starbucks order was.
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