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Dec 25, 2023 • 1h 28min

Dovid Bashevkin: Host of 18Forty – Our Lives Without Institutions | Ami's House #7

Dovid Bashevkin hosts one of the (if not THE) largest and most well-respected Jewish podcasts on the planet, 18Forty. He's a writer, comic, rabbi, thinker, and currently the Director of Education for NCSY. Things get silly, serious, and tense. Hosted by Ami Kozak @aj-comedy ), co-hosted and produced by Michael Weber https://www.instagram.com/mweber. 👔 Like our clothes? Head over to Twillory.com for 18% off your first order over $139 using CODE: Ami18. [+50% sitewide sale]. 🥟 Ever have to feed your kids but you're also a useless piece of sh*t who can't cook? Head over to eatchutzpah.com and use CODE: AMISHOUSE for 15% off delicious kosher vegan dumplings that kids looooove and are super easy to make. 🙏🏼 Thank you to our sponsors! Find Dovid on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/DBashIdeas The 18Forty Podcast: https://www.open.spotify.com/episode/4XZtxNl93Gsf9Q69TfVynY The "Infidelity" episode: https://www.open.spotify.com/episode/7tLhm9eMtu3NS1DKHXqMEG 1:00 Weight Loss for Lazy Jewish Men, brought to you by Twillory 6:30 Why Dovid makes exclusively Jewish content 15:37 @DBashIdeas LOVES Twitter 18:15 Logistics of reading a book every shabbos 20:07 Geeking out on standup comedyel 21:10 Rav Elazar Muskin impression 25:50 The two pie charts Dovid lives his life by 31:17 The Mission of 1840: Post-Institutional Life 40:54 The importance of Zach Braff’s Garden State in Dovid’s life 45:18 The most difficult thing about being a Jewish educator 47:52 Controversy over 18Forty 50:06 Dovid’s r’ship to his own institutions 55:08 The INFAMOUS “Infidelity” ep of 18Forty 01:10:00 Dovid’s PSYCHOPATHIC reading habits 01:13:10 18Forty intro’s FAQ 01:16:18 Being “out of the box” in the Ortho Community 01:24:46 BRAND NEW 1840 Intro, presented by Ami’s House As always, find us on... ◘ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6geoUKSTVsEL2sMQ63pkSN?si=25df960bd85e40b6 ◘ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/buckle-up/id1589871008 ◘ Instagram (@buckleuppodcast): https://www.instagram.com/buckleuppodcast ◘ TikTok (@thebuckleuppodcast): https://www.tiktok.com/@thebuckleuppodcast ◘ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoIZgc8_0dTwuwnQzqnyHlg Links ◘ Follow Ami on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amikozak_official ◘ Follow Ami on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@aj_comedy ◘ Subscribe to Mike's weekly newsletter: https://contextiseverywhere.beehiiv.com/ ◘ Follow Mike on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mweber #jewishpodcast #jewishmusic #jewishthought #amyisraelchai #orthodoxjudaism #kosherfood #impressions #podcast
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Dec 18, 2023 • 32min

David Pakman: Delivering News Progressives Don't Want to Hear | Ami's House Episode #6

David Pakman broadcasts his YouTube news channel to more than 2-million subscribers. A self-proclaimed progressive, you may have also seen him as a guest on Lex Fridman and Joe Rogan among many others. He was generous enough to sit down with me and Mike to discuss life as an outspoken Jewish content creator since October 7th, and what it's been like to get pushback from his own audience. Find David's YouTube show here: https://www.youtube.com/@thedavidpakmanshow Hosted by Ami Kozak (https://www.instagram.com/amikozak_official/?hl=en). Co-hosted and produced by Michael Weber (https://www.instagram.com/mweber/?hl=en). 00:00 How it's felt on the Left during the Israel-Hamas War 06:59 Progressive Double standard for Jews and people of color 09:20 Losing subs for being pro-Israel 11:54 Why progressives look the other way on Hamas 16:10 Accelerationism 18:34 Journalists who seem LOST on the Israel-Hamas issue 23:25 Is independent news destroying the world? 26:51 Best method to ACTUALLY change anybody's mind 30:20 Something hopeful As always, find us on... ◘ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6geoUKSTVsEL2sMQ63pkSN?si=25df960bd85e40b6 ◘ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/buckle-up/id1589871008 ◘ Instagram (@buckleuppodcast): https://www.instagram.com/buckleuppodcast ◘ TikTok (@thebuckleuppodcast): https://www.tiktok.com/@thebuckleuppodcast ◘ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoIZgc8_0dTwuwnQzqnyHlg Links ◘ Follow Ami on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amikozak_official/?hl=en ◘ Follow Ami on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@aj_comedy?lang=en ◘ Subscribe to Mike's weekly newsletter: https://contextiseverywhere.beehiiv.com/ ◘ Follow Mike on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mweber/?hl=en #israelpalestineconflict #progressive #davidpakman #jewishpodcast #acceleration #accelerationism
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Dec 11, 2023 • 1h 1min

Lizzy Savetsky – Antisemitism IRL | Ami's House #5

My co-host and I are joined by Jewish Instagram influencer and Israel advocate Lizzy Sevetsky to discuss all sorts of things about what its like to be Jewish right now, make pro-Israel content, and how HOT @OmerAdamOfficial is. Find Lizzy on Istagram at https://www.instagram.com/lizzysavetsky/?hl=en. Hosted by @aj-comedy . Co-hosted and produced by Michael Weber (https://www.instagram.com/mweber/?hl=en). As always, find the show on... ◘ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6geoUKSTVsEL2sMQ63pkSN?si=25df960bd85e40b6 ◘ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/buckle-up/id1589871008 ◘ Instagram (@buckleuppodcast): https://www.instagram.com/buckleuppodcast ◘ TikTok (@thebuckleuppodcast): https://www.tiktok.com/@thebuckleuppodcast ◘ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoIZgc8_0dTwuwnQzqnyHlg Links ◘ Follow Ami on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amikozak_official/?hl=en ◘ Follow Ami on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@aj_comedy?lang=en ◘ Subscribe to Mike's weekly newsletter: https://contextiseverywhere.beehiiv.com/ ◘ Follow Mike on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mweber/?hl=en #israel #idf #israeldefenseforces #israelpalestineconflict #amyisraelchai
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Dec 4, 2023 • 57min

Scott Galloway: Israel-Gaza, The Left's Betrayal, & 3 Steps to Becoming a Man | Ami's House #4

Scott Galloway and Ami reflect on the war in Israel, and the rattling Antisemitism that has emerged across the west following the events of October 7th. They also discuss masculinity, advice culture, and the problem with Elon Musk. This episode is sponsored by Eat Chutzpah https://eatchutzpah.com PROMO CODE: Amishouse 00:00 Are we OK?? 08:22 Why are young men supporting Hamas? Subscribe to on  @TheProfGShow  https://www.youtube.com/@TheProfGShow
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Dec 1, 2023 • 55min

Rabbi Harry Rozenberg: Compassion AND Strength in Gaza | Ami's House #3

Rabbi Harry is a scholar of the Lost Tribes, founder of psychedelic DAO Trippy.vc, and resident of Jerusalem. He's currently developing a psychedelic treatment center for victims of the October 7th attacks and all those– Arab and Israeli– looking to heal. This one is a doozy. Follow R' Harry on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rabbiharry/?hl=en SUBSCRIBE on yoo-toob for CLIPS, NEW EPS, and updates! 00:00 R' Harry's unique POV on the #israelhamaswar 05:45 Compassion for displaced Gazans 09:25 How EXACTLY is Hamas a death cult? 11:55 Radical Islamic TikTok! 13:00 Woke/Jihad alliance 16:30 Role of the TEN TRIBES in solving this crisis 25:40 Shaman Omar and a R' Harry's PLAN for post-Gaza invasion.psychedelic healing village 34:56 Can a terrorist ever be healed? 39:00 How do Israeli Arabs feel post-Oct 7th? 45:10 How do you manage kids during rocket attacks? 47:30 R' Harry's vision for the future Gaza 49:51 Trippy.VC's PLAN to heal through psychedelics #blockchain52:29 Wrapup ☢︎ Our previous episode with R' Harry: https://youtu.be/4idRwJCu9vY?si=isgrjPvHssrr_GsU ☢︎ R' Harry on why Kanye is possibly Jewish/Transatlantic slave trade: https://youtu.be/RNZzspApn7Q?si=wHD1VU24piGcUxvK ☢︎ Shaman Omar on @TheAndrewSchulz : https://www.instagram.com/rabbiharry/?hl=en ☢︎ Shaman Omar: https://www.instagram.com/shamanomar ☢︎ Shaman Omar on  @InSearchOfMore  w/ Eli Nash: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2xBDlurbe7Q #amyisraelchai #jewishpodcast #psychedelic #healing #jewish
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Nov 23, 2023 • 48min

Almog & Aviv– Hamas Attacked Their Family: The Human Side of October 7th | Special Edition of Ami's house

Almog and Aviv are first cousins who grew up in Kfar Aza. We sit down to hear about the harrowing aftermath of Almog's brother being murdered by Hammas terrorists in Kfar Aza on October 7th. 00:00 Almog's story 10:00 Israeli vs American Jewish responses 16:46 Why a cease fire is a bad idea 20:30 Bibi, Naftali, and more 22:15 Almog’s plea to Jews in the Diaspora #israelhamaswar #amyisraelchai #jewishpodcast
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Nov 20, 2023 • 54min

Nissim Black | Ami's House Episode #2

I sat down with recording artist and spiritual guru  @nissimblackofficial  to talk about the current state of affairs in Israel, his thoughts on BLM, and the double standard for racism and antisemitism. SUBSCRIBE FOR MORE EPISODES AND CLIPS! 00:00 Who is Nissim? 11:15 Why Nissim gave up the rap game right as he was taking off 🚀 24:25 Regrets over Mothaland Bounce 27:50 Nissim breaks down Black Lives Matter 31:00 Double standard for racism and antisemitism? 37:07 The TRUTH about why BLM and FreePalestine agree on Israel 48:40 Life in Israel for Nissim right now 50:55 Wrapup Links D.Black album "Ali'Yah" https://open.spotify.com/album/0py7CRShN9IrpA3Yj2veny?si=5vxQOAtnQi2pyU_D_DUvag Mothaland Bounce music video https://youtu.be/NJzEqTD2X7Y?si=RzED8zew-hUfVY9- Nissim on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/nissimofficial/?hl=en Nissim on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/artist/04QgfIIHBRS0b6XiY3kYYy?si=OL7DZvNXTGySWZjftJ8wrQ As always, find us on... ◘ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6geoUKSTVsEL2sMQ63pkSN?si=25df960bd85e40b6 ◘ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/buckle-up/id1589871008 ◘ Instagram (@buckleuppodcast): https://www.instagram.com/buckleuppodcast ◘ TikTok (@thebuckleuppodcast): https://www.tiktok.com/@thebuckleuppodcast ◘ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoIZgc8_0dTwuwnQzqnyHlg Links ◘ Follow Ami on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amikozak_official/?hl=en ◘ Follow Ami on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@aj_comedy?lang=en ◘ Subscribe to Mike's weekly newsletter: https://contextiseverywhere.beehiiv.com/ ◘ Follow Mike on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mweber/?hl=en #israel #hiphop #jewishmusic #jewishpodcast
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Nov 13, 2023 • 52min

Matisyahu: Feeling the Fire of October 7th | Ami's House Episode #1

Welcome to the FIRST EPISODE of Ami’s House– the podcast formerly known as Buckle Up!! Try to think of how many voices in the history of pop music are instantly recognizable through just a couple of notes? It’s rarefied air. We sat down with Matisyahu to talk how he’s feeling in the shadow of the October 7th Hamas attacks on Israel. 00:00 How Jewish do you feel these days? 10:38 Matisyahu’s festival performance on 10/7 17:00 So… are Rasta’s pro-Israel or what? 22:23 Cutting out friends who have opposing views 27:12 Why you DON’T need to fear anti-semitism in America 34:00 Matisyahu goes off on Jewish pride 37:30 Why do people hate Jews? 43:50 The inspiration behind Fireproof 45:48 Is Matis Breslov now? 47:50 Ami’s vision (poetic AF folks) Stick around till the end for a BONUS looping sesh for the song I recently produced a song with Matisyahu– Firprooof! (https://open.spotify.com/track/33W3Eyj292YBfA6gKFYto2?si=04f8709e2aec403c) SUBSCRIBE to the our YouTube Channel for clips, shorts, and new eps ⬆️! As always, find us on... ◘ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6geoUKSTVsEL2sMQ63pkSN?si=25df960bd85e40b6 ◘ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/buckle-up/id1589871008 ◘ Instagram (@buckleuppodcast): https://www.instagram.com/buckleuppodcast ◘ TikTok (@thebuckleuppodcast): https://www.tiktok.com/@thebuckleuppodcast ◘ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoIZgc8_0dTwuwnQzqnyHlg Links ◘ Follow Ami on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amikozak_official/?hl=en ◘ Follow Ami on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@aj_comedy?lang=en ◘ Subscribe to Mike's weekly newsletter: https://contextiseverywhere.beehiiv.com/ ◘ Follow Mike on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mweber/?hl=en #podcast #jewishpodcast #matisyahu
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Nov 13, 2023 • 7min

Buckle Up is Ending. Introducing AMI'S HOUSE!

That's all folks. Thank you to everybody who listened and watch! The show will not be much different– so if you like Mike, you'll like the new show. If you don't, you'll LOVE it.
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Nov 2, 2023 • 48min

Global Anti-Semitism, plus: A BIG ANNOUNCEMENT | Buckle Up #75

Mike and Ami sit down to debrief on the shocking events of the past 2-weeks, and end with a (no joke) VERY big annoucement. 00:00 Introduction 40:47 The Future of Buckle Up #podcast #jewishpodcast

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