
AND HERE’S MODI
AND HERE’S MODI is an inside look at the man behind the microphone. Hosted by comedian, Modi (@modi_live), AHM features a raw and unfiltered side of the comedian rarely seen on stage. He always finds the funny as he navigates the worlds of comedy, trending topics, his personal life and spirituality. AHM is co-hosted by Periel Aschenbrand (@perielaschenbrand) and Leo Veiga (@leo_veiga_).
Latest episodes

Dec 15, 2021 • 48min
Victoria Zirkiev
Episode 18: Victoria Zirkiev stops by the AH"M table and talks music, mitzvot, and the Messianic age. About our guest: Victoria Zirkiev is the CEO of HOSHEN Productions, which manages internationally-renowned artists such as Gad Elbaz, Mayesz, Nissim Black and other major figures in the Jewish music world. Victoria is a proud activist and the president of Chazaq’s woman’s division. Victoria also produced the viral Lashon Hara / Speak No Evil campaign.Follow Victoria on Instagram @victoria_zirkiev.For information about upcoming shows visit www.modilive.com.Follow Modi on Instagram at @modi_live.Send us a textSupport the show

Dec 8, 2021 • 37min
Gillian Laub
Episode 17: Gillian Laub visits the AH"M crew and talks photography, faith, and family matters.About our guest: Gillian Laub is a photographer and filmmaker based in New York. She graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a degree in comparative literature before studying photography at the International Center of Photography, where her love of visual storytelling and family narratives began. Check out her new book, 'Family Matters' and be sure to see the exhibition at ICP.Follow Gillian on Instagram at @Gigilaub.For information about upcoming shows visit www.modilive.com.Follow Modi on Instagram at @modi_live.Send us a textSupport the show

Dec 1, 2021 • 53min
Arnold Graham
Episode 16: Arnold Graham sits down with the AH"M crew and discusses Sammy Davis Jr., the Swizzlestick Lounge, and the stars of the Catskills. About our guest: Arnold Graham is a booking agent and partner at NYK-RAPP.For information about upcoming shows visit www.modilive.com.Follow Modi on Instagram at @modi_live.Send us a textSupport the show

Nov 24, 2021 • 55min
Sheba Mason
Episode 15: Sheba Mason sits down with the AH"M crew and discusses legends, laughter and the legacy of Jackie Mason. About our guest: Born into a theatrical family – Jackie Mason (comedian) and Ginger Reiter (playwright) – Sheba has been performing since the age of two as a stage prop in her mother’s play where she sat in her high chair and drank from her bottle. Eventually the bottle turned into a microphone, and Sheba has not left the stage since. Sheba performs nightly in comedy clubs in Manhattan spouting her unique witticisms, on everything from politics to Grandmas to being single in New York. Visit Sheba Mason's website here.Follow Sheba Mason on Instagram @Sheba_Mason.For information about upcoming shows visit www.modilive.com.Follow Modi on Instagram at @modi_live.Send us a textSupport the show

Nov 17, 2021 • 1h 8min
Rabbi Manis Friedman
Episode 14: Rabbi Manis Friedman sits down with the AH"M crew and discusses The Rebbe, Rabbis, and religion. About our guest: Rabbi Manis Friedman is a world-renowned author, counselor, lecturer and philosopher, who combines ancient Torah wisdom with modern wit to captivate audiences around the world. He hosts his own critically acclaimed cable television series, Torah Forum with Manis Friedman, syndicated throughout North America and is known as “Youtube’s Most Popular Rabbi”.Visit Rabbi Manis Friedman's website here.Follow Rabbi Manis Friedman on Instagram @RabbiManisFriedman.For information about upcoming shows visit www.modilive.com.Follow Modi on Instagram at @modi_live.Send us a textSupport the show

Nov 10, 2021 • 40min
Olga Namer
Episode 13: Olga Namer visits the AH"M table and discusses divorce, indictments, and Deal, New Jersey.About our guest: Olga Namer is a New York based stand-up comedian and actress. Born in Brooklyn and raised in an orthodox Jewish home, Olga was married by 17 and divorced by 20. Olga performs regularly in clubs around New York including Gotham, Stand Up NY, Governor's Comedy Club, The Stand and The Comic Strip. Olga is the 2018 winner of the Ladies of Laughter competition and has toured with Chelsea Handler. Vist Olga's website here. Follow Olga on Instagram @OlgaNamer. For information about upcoming shows visit www.modilive.com.Follow Modi on Instagram at @modi_live.Send us a textSupport the show

Nov 3, 2021 • 38min
Via Maris
Episode 12: Dana Hollar Schwartz (the creator of Via Maris) discusses menorahs, mezuzahs, and modern Judaica with the AH"M crew.About our guest: Dana Schwartz is the creator of Via Maris, a design-focused Judaica brand. The concept for Via Maris came after Dana began looking for a new mezuzah and realized there was a deep gap in the market for modern Judaica that spoke to a design-minded person.Via Maris aims to help Jewish people engage and re-engage with their faith and culture through a collection of refined, useful, and contemporary tools for observing traditions.USE PROMO CODE MODI10 FOR 10% OFF YOUR PURCHASE!Shop Via Maris online here.Follow Via Maris on Instagram @via__maris.For information about upcoming shows visit www.modilive.com.Follow Modi on Instagram at @modi_live.Send us a textSupport the show

Oct 28, 2021 • 57min
Marcus Monroe
Episode 11: Marcus Monroe sits down at the AH"M table and discusses 'cone-ing', cruise ships, and cooking on airplanes.About our guest: Marcus Monroe is a New York City-based comedian who has appeared on dozens of national TV shows, including a performance on "The Late Show with David Letterman". Other TV appearances have included: MTV’s "TRL", ABC Family’s "Switched!", the host of Discovery Kid’s "Mad Science", "The Chris Gethard Show", The History Channel’s "Pawn Stars", MTVu’s "Dean List" and CBS’s "Secret Talents of the Stars." Marcus has performed at some of the largest music festivals including Bonnaroo, Summerfest, and Outside Lands. Check out Marcus' website here.Follow Marcus on Instagram and TikTok.For information about upcoming shows visit www.modilive.com.Follow Modi on Instagram at @modi_live.Send us a textSupport the show

Oct 20, 2021 • 47min
Dan Naturman
Episode 10: Dan Naturman sits down at the AH"M table and discusses novels, neuroses, and late-night. About our guest: Dan Naturman is a stand-up comedian who has appeared on America’s Got Talent, Late Show with David Letterman, and The Conan O’Brien Show and was also a regular on the HBO series Crashing. Dan has an undergraduate degree from the University of Pennsylvania and a JD from the Fordham University School of Law, though he has never practiced. In his spare time he enjoys studying French and trying to acquire a moderate level of competence on guitar. He lives alone and has issues with close relationships.Follow Dan on Instagram @dannaturman and on Twitter at @DanNaturman.You can purchase Dan's new book, Ira Spiro: Before Covid, on Amazon! For information about upcoming shows visit www.modilive.com.Follow Modi on Instagram at @modi_live.Send us a textSupport the show

Oct 13, 2021 • 48min
Kim Kushner
Episode 9: Kim Kushner sits down at the AH"M table and discusses kosher cuisine, cookbooks, and cardiologists. About our guest: Kim Kushner is a teacher and the author of three best-selling cookbooks, ‘I ♥ Kosher’, ‘The New Kosher’ and ‘The Modern Menu’. Kim has appeared on the Today Show and has been featured in The International New York Times, The Huffington Post, Saveur, and The Chicago Tribune and is recognized as a leader in redefining kosher cuisine. Follow Kim Kushner on Instagram @KimKushnerCuisine.For information about upcoming shows visit www.modilive.com.Follow Modi on Instagram at @modi_live.Send us a textSupport the show