alex edelman

0:00 Introduction
02:25 News of the Week
12:10 Interview with Alex Edelman
29:35 Recommendations and closing

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News of the Week: 

RFK Jr.’s antisemitic remarks

• “RFK Jr. said COVID-19 was targeted to spare ‘Ashkenazi Jews.’ One rabbi came to his defense” by Jacob Kornbluh in the Forward

• ”We need to talk about RFK Jr.’s antisemitic conspiracy mongering” by Aviya Kushner in the Forward

• Kerry Kennedy’s tweet about her brother

• “History shows that epidemics can carry dangerous side effects for Jews: deadly anti-Semitism” by Henry Abramson in the Jewish Telegraphic Agency

Members of Congress skipping Bougie Herzog’s speech: 

• “Why are Israel supporters so worried about a tiny boycott of Israeli president’s speech to Congress?” by Jacob Kornbluh in the Forward

• “Bernie Sanders boycotted President Herzog’s speech to protest Israel’s treatment of the Palestinians” by Jacob Kornbluh in the Forward

Barbenheimer Shabbat

• “Is Barbie Jewish? The complex Jewish history of the doll, explained” by Shira Li Bartov in the Jewish Telegraphic Agency

Main Interview:

“Just for Us” is on Broadway until August 19th

Alex and his mailing list can be found at https://www.alexedelmancomedy.com/

Recommendations: 

Laura: The Einstein Effect: How the World's Favorite Genius Got into Our Cars, Our Bathrooms, and Our Minds by Benyamin Cohen

Benyamin: The audiobook version! 

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Alex Edelman is a comedian, actor and writer of the new OBIE AWARD- WINNING, Smash Hit Comedy Show JUST FOR US. The show covers his experience as a Jewish man from Boston that confronts antisemitism after being trolled on twitter. The show JUST FOR US will be on Broadway for 9 weeks this summer from June 26th to August 19th at The Hudson Theater.

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Song of the week: https://youtu.be/rjOhZZyn30k

This week, the Nail Polish Sisters are joined by one of their favorite comedians and writers (and best friend as you’ll come to learn) Alex Edelman. Alex has been a rising star in comedy over the last 10 years with sold out shows across the US, and now he’s an International Man of Mystery with his show JUST FOR US opening this week in London. Some of his favorite performance venues include The Cellar, The Comedy Connection and The White House, naturally.  In this episode, he’s breaking down how the world of comedy works. Not only will you learn how good jokes come to fruition, but you’ll hear the stories behind some of his best material.  And if a true hero’s origin story is your thing, you’ll be happy to know Alex’s includes a small-town pizzeria, ice cream parlors, and lightning fast roller-blading. You heard it here first. 

Keep up with Alex’s shows on his website, Instagram and Twitter

In London? Catch the run of Alex’s show JUST FOR US Jan 11th - Feb 26th 2023. Get Tickets Here.

Surprise MFer

Episode 25: Alex Edelman stops by AH"M and talks stage presence, story telling, and shepping nachas.

About our guest: Alex Edelman is an actor, writer, and comedian whose third show, Just For Us is currently running at the Cherry Lane Theatre in NYC. Alex has made numerous TV appearances including multiple performances on CONAN. He’s written for programs on Netflix and CBS, as well as countless awards shows including the BRITs and the BAFTAs.
Follow Alex on Instagram @AlexEdelman.
Follow Alex on Twitter @AlexEdelman.

For information about upcoming shows visit www.modilive.com.
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Alex Edelman and Ali Vingiano join host Dave Holmes for some lesser-known Christmastime tunes, Michael Buble trivia, and some good ol' fashioned holiday vulgarities. 

We'll see you in 2022! 

Alex Edelman would like to plug Just for Us (which was just extended to January 8th!) and recommends Icons Only and Funnilingus and LA comedy shows in general.

Ali Vingiano would like to plug The End of Us  and recommends Abbott Elementary  

And Finally, Dave Holmes is on Twitter @DaveHolmes

Find us on Twitter! We are @TroubledPod

Written by Riley Silverman and John-Luke Roberts, recorded remotely over Zoom and produced by Christian Dueñas and Laura Swisher.

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Alex Edelman (Comedy Central/Edinburgh Fringe Festival) talks about getting a job for the Red Sox as a 14 year old and what it was like being there when they won their first World Series in almost 100 years. He also talks about living in Isreal and what went into him winning the best newcomer at the Edinburgh Fringe Fest.

Check out Alex' new album: https://www.alexedelmancomedy.com/

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Nick Cody plays the entitled plane passenger and Bill Nye the Science Guy!

iTunes best podcast of 2016 is back with Canadian comedian DeAnne Smith and Collingwood AFL legend Dane Swan.

The anti-travel podcast with Nazeem Hussain returns soon with jungle buddies Dane Swan, Casey Donovan, Julia Morris and Steve Price as well as UK stand up legend Phill Jupitus and US science guy Bill Nye.

Brisbane music duo The Veronicas relive moonwalking into a bus toilet that locked behind them. US comedian Alex Edelman defends New York and romantic meals at McDonalds. Ivan Aristeguieta sticks the boot into his homeland of Venezuela and former leader Hugo Chavez.