Xai, how are you?

Part one of our exploration of "God Is Here" by Toba Spitzer, we're talking about the concept of God metaphors and specifically God as water. Featuring: magical wells, our own cynicism, divine bathtubs and how Xava learned to believe in stuff again. Visit our website to ask us questions at xaihowareyou.com and call or Text the Talmud Hotline at 401-484-1619 and leave us a voicemail. Support us on patreon at patreon.com/xaihowareyou. Follow us on twitter @xaihowareyou and @miss_figured. Music by Ben Schreiber.

It's our first experimental long episode, and our fifth Russian Doll episode! We spent a long time talking about soul soup, mortality, Maimonides being a sneaky boy, and the oneness of all joy. This one is a doozy y'all! Visit our website to ask us questions at xaihowareyou.com and call or Text the Talmud Hotline at 401-484-1619 and leave us a voicemail. Support us on patreon at patreon.com/xaihowareyou. Follow us on twitter @xaihowareyou and @miss_figured. Music by Ben Schreiber.

What happened to the Nazarite that was too pretty for his own good? Why did the Rabbis not like Nazirites to begin with? Did the Jews have our own Narcissus? Today, we find out! Visit our website to ask us questions at xaihowareyou.com and call or Text the Talmud Hotline at 401-484-1619 and leave us a voicemail. Support us on patreon at patreon.com/xaihowareyou. Follow us on twitter @xaihowareyou and @miss_figured. Music by Ben Schreiber.

Finally, a listener question episode! This time: what is the Jewish history of chicken and chicken soup? Turns out it's terrifying toddler toys, disgusting concoctions, forbidden magic and lovable scamps. Visit our website to ask us questions at xaihowareyou.com and call or Text the Talmud Hotline at 401-484-1619 and leave us a voicemail. Support us on patreon at patreon.com/xaihowareyou. Follow us on twitter @xaihowareyou and @miss_figured. Music by Ben Schreiber.

Finally, the second main character of Russian doll is introduced! Also, the danger of compassion, humble brags, Xava's type and a pair of Rabbinic lovers. Visit our website to ask us questions at xaihowareyou.com and call or Text the Talmud Hotline at 401-484-1619 and leave us a voicemail. Support us on patreon at patreon.com/xaihowareyou. Follow us on twitter @xaihowareyou and @miss_figured. Music by Ben Schreiber.

Our third Russian Doll episode is here! Featured are: heavy hair, kindness as the way out, the most Jewish stuff yet, more mommy issues, and the sad tale of Absalom! Visit our website to ask us questions at xaihowareyou.com and call or Text the Talmud Hotline at 401-484-1619 and leave us a voicemail. Support us on patreon at patreon.com/xaihowareyou. Follow us on twitter @xaihowareyou and @miss_figured. Music by Ben Schreiber.

We're answering a listener question about harpist, sexy lady, secret keeper, midrashic queen and potential immortal being, Serach Bat Asher. Visit our website to ask us questions at xaihowareyou.com and call or Text the Talmud Hotline at 401-484-1619 and leave us a voicemail. Support us on patreon at patreon.com/xaihowareyou. Follow us on twitter @xaihowareyou and @miss_figured. Music by Ben Schreiber.

What kinds of dudes get to be on the Sanhedrin? The Talmud, unshockingly, has weird opinions and so do we! Also featured: Michael predicting my arguments ahead of time. Visit our website to ask us questions at xaihowareyou.com and call or Text the Talmud Hotline at 401-484-1619 and leave us a voicemail. Support us on patreon at patreon.com/xaihowareyou. Follow us on twitter @xaihowareyou and @miss_figured. Music by Ben Schreiber.

The Russian Doll series continues with episode two! This team featuring anger, friendship, mommy issues and ketamine! Visit our website to ask us questions at xaihowareyou.com and call or Text the Talmud Hotline at 401-484-1619 and leave us a voicemail. Support us on patreon at patreon.com/xaihowareyou. Follow us on twitter @xaihowareyou and @miss_figured. Music by Ben Schreiber.

When do you say Kaddish for a non-Jewish relative? Enquiring minds want to know! And the Sages have....suggestions. Plus, the special benefits of being a delicate baby!