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Jews on Film: Exploring Jewish Stories & Themes in CinemaIndiana Jones & the Raiders of The Lost Ark w/ David TuchmanJoin Daniel & Harry on an exhilarating adventure as they welcome acclaimed writer and podcaster David Tuchman to unearth the Jewish treasures buried within Steven Spielberg's iconic 1981 masterpiece, "Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark."Prepare to delve into the thrilling world of archaeology, exploring how it sets out to preserve ancient traditions, artifacts, and customs. Discover the fascinating accuracy behind the depiction of the Ark of the Covenant and uncover the hidden depths Spielberg wove into the film. The conversation takes a bold turn as they analyze the portrayal of Nazis as unequivocal villains and...2024-06-061h 14
The Heart of Poker PodcastDavid Tuchman on Fatherhood, Snake Bars & Love At First Sight | Ep: 40For this episode of the Heart of Poker podcast, Kara digs into the history of one of the most prolific and recognizable voices in poker commentary, David Tuchman. With extensive credits, going all the way back to the early 2000s for Live at the Bike, David Tuchman is easily recognizable as one of the OG player/broadcasters of the poker industry.
Kara and David start off discussing how they became friends, traveling the poker circuit and working on many of the same poker broadcasts over the years. They look back at those wild, early days and reminisce a...2022-12-3149 min
Under the Gun PodcastUnder the Gun Podcast No. 201: Tuck's Main Event Part 2 with David LappinTuck goes over a few of his WSOP main event hands with David Lappin2022-01-151h 01Under the Gun PodcastUnder the Gun Podcast No. 200: Tuck's WSOP Main Event with Matt AffleckOver the next four UTG podcasts, Tuck will review his WSOP main event with four amazing poker players. Patrick "Pads" Leonard, David Lappin, Matt Affleck and Jonathan "apestyles" Van Fleet will be offering their analysis 2021-11-271h 22
Chasing Poker Greatness#190 David Tuchman: Renowned Poker Commentator and Longtime ProToday’s guest on CPG is a man after my own heart who’s always marched to the beat of his own drummer, he’s a play-by-play anchor for the World Series of Poker, and host of Crush live Poker’s podcast Under the Gun… the one and only David Tuchman.If there's a sport people play in the world, there’s a good chance Tuch’s covered it. From the NFL to NASCAR to Poker while bouncing around from New York to LA to London the man has seen and covered it all.In today’s very special e...2021-11-191h 35
GPI/THM Poker Podcast NetworkGPInterview - David Tuchman - Episode 6 - GPITHM Poker Podcast NetworkPoker broadcasting veteran David Tuchman joins AC to talk about his life inside and outside of poker. Tuck shares stories from his debut calling poker, his life as a family man, his love for his beloved New Islanders and his disdain for his beloved New York Jets.========Tuchman profile:https://pokerdb.thehendonmob.com/player.php?a=r&n=199522011 WSOP Main Event:https://pokerdb.thehendonmob.com/event.php?a=r&n=519232021-04-151h 24
OMGWTFBIBLE61: This is the BlessingRabbi Sam Reinstein joins David Tuchman to read the last bit of the Torah, discuss Seinfeld, and talk about Rabbi Reinstein's new Haggadah. Want more? Follow OMGWTFBIBLE on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.2021-03-1535 minOMGWTFBIBLETalkin' 'Bout DemonsOn this bonus episode, David is joined by the Keith Thomas, Dave Davis, and Malky Goldman, the writer/director and two stars of the new Jewish horror movie, "The Vigil." They talk about Judaism and film-making before reading some pretty goofy passages about demons in the Talmud.2021-03-0833 min
Under the Gun PodcastUnder the Gun podcast No. 184: ODB wins the Super Contest!Tuck brings in the new year by talking to David Baker about him crushing the competition in the NFL sports betting contests
Join us LIVE every Wednesday, from 4–5pm PDT on CrushLivePoker.tv! Check out poker strategy podcasts at https://crushlivepoker.com/2021-01-0900 minUnder the Gun PodcastUnder the Gun Podcast No. 184: ODB wins the Super Contest!Tuck brings in the new year by talking to David Baker about him crushing the competition in the NFL sports betting contests 2021-01-0900 min
CardsChat - Poker professional interviews from The World's #1 Poker CommunityCardsChat with David TuchmanOn episode #17 of the CardsChat podcast, we have the pleasure of welcoming veteran poker broadcaster and commentator David Tuchman. Longtime poker fans are of course familiar with David’s voice, and have certainly heard him on one broadcast or another over the years, but this show is all about learning what he’s like “beyond the mic”. How did he get into the game? How did he hone his craft? What are his favorite gigs? What does he love most about the game of poker? All that and plenty more interesting topics of conversation await you in this episode.2020-12-091h 05OMGWTFBIBLE60: Lend Me Their EarsArtist Sara Erenthal joins David Tuchman to read one of the worst songs ever written, discuss art, and talk about trying to find beauty in ugliness. Want more? Follow OMGWTFBIBLE on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.2020-10-0243 minOMGWTFBIBLE59: You Are All Standing & Moshe WentNoah from Old Jewish Men stops by (via video chat) to read a couple of portions with David Tuchman as they discuss the Old Jewish Men lifestyle, where the Torah is, and the big twist ending to all of this. Want more? Follow OMGWTFBIBLE on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.2020-09-0700 minOMGWTFBIBLE58: When You ArriveThis time around, Dvora Meyers sits in with David Tuchman to talk about gymnastics, some nice ideas about charity, and one of the most harrowing Torah portions there is. Want more? Follow OMGWTFBIBLE on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram2020-08-3100 minOMGWTFBIBLE57: When You Go OutDavid Tuchman is joined by Ben Siegel as they discuss the effects of religion on society, some pretty not-great Biblical rules, and what to do when you gotta go. Want more? Follow OMGWTFBIBLE on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.2020-08-2400 minOMGWTFBIBLE56: JudgesAbby Stein joins David Tuchman as they dive deep into archeology, discuss the honesty of judges, and try to find some guidance in this thing. Want more? Follow OMGWTFBIBLE on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.2020-08-2100 minOMGWTFBIBLE55: Now See Here!A guest joins David Tuchman as they talk about worshipping other Gods, which animals are tasty, and BLOOD. Want more? Follow OMGWTFBIBLE on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.2020-08-1400 minOMGWTFBIBLE54: RewardArielle Angel, editor of Jewish Currents, joins David to talk about some very old Israeli propaganda, just how terrible the Israelites were, and some magazine history. Want more? Follow OMGWTFBIBLE on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.2020-08-0700 minOMGWTFBIBLE53: I PleadedDavid is rejoined by Steve DeSiena to talk about monotheism, the ten "things," and the importance of bringing back live comedy. Want more? follow OMGWTFBIBLE on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.2020-07-3100 minOMGWTFBIBLE52: WordsIt's happening! OMGWTFBIBLE is back with the very first episode of season 5! Ben Faulding joins David as they discuss growing up Jewish in New York, Biblical rebellions, and a lot of brutal battles. Want more? follow OMGWTFBIBLE on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.2020-07-2400 min
Poker StoriesPoker Stories: David TuchmanDavid Tuchman has one of poker's most well-known voices, having been in the commentator's booth for some of the biggest tournaments and cash games ever filmed. The New York-native got his start with Live At The Bike!, and then later Full Tilt's Million Dollar Cash Game. While living in London and covering the NFL and NASCAR for Sky Sports, Tuchman worked with PokerStars for online and live events. In 2011, he began working with the World Series of Poker, and has continued to call the action every summer since. Before finding poker and his career in sports broadcasting, T...2020-02-1753 min
The Chip RaceThe Chip Race - Season 10 Episode 7 - Vicky Coren David Tuchman Jamie Nixon Clodagh Hansen DEALER XFor our Season 10 finale, David and Dara welcome writer, quiz show host and two-time EPT champion Vicky Coren to the show. Poker player and commentator David Tuchman joins them. Poker pro and twitcher Jamie Nixon discusses a hand from his recent WPT Main event deep run. Ian has the news and results from the last fortnight in poker. The lads discuss the mistreatment of dealers at ‘The Battle of Malta’ and elsewhere with MPN’s Poker Senior Manager Clodagh Hansen and an anonymous dealer.2019-11-051h 48Under the Gun PodcastUnder the Gun Podcast No. 152: Tuchman at the 2019 WSOPThis week Dave talks a little 2019 WSOP, Stud 8 and takes some listener questions. 2019-06-2200 min
The Tournament Poker Edge PodcastDecember 20th, 2018 - David Tuchman Talks Poker Commentary and a Hand From the 888pokerLive London FestivalOn this episode of the Tournament Poker Edge Podcast, Clayton is joined by David Tuchman to discuss his history in poker commentary and brings some hands from his recent trip to London for the 888pokerLive London Festival.2018-12-201h 08OMGWTFBIBLE51: WanderingsWho doesn't love a recap? The true remix doesn't happen until Season 5, but Dimitrios Fragiskatos of Anyone Comics joins David Tuchman to read the wrapping up of season 4, which includes a long list of places, some real estate deals, and Tales of the Blood Avenger! Check out Anyone Comics. Also, go there and buy things! Want more? follow OMGWTFBIBLE on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.2018-07-1600 minOMGWTFBIBLE50: TribesWoah! 50 episodes! This time around, David Tuchman is joined by Simon Chetrit to read his own personal translation of the Hebrew Bible. Some things the two discuss: Howard Beale, how to divide booty (both meanings of the word), and a whole bunch of negotiating. Check Simon out on Instagram. Want more? follow OMGWTFBIBLE on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.2018-07-0900 minOMGWTFBIBLE49: PinchasSophie Brookover joins David Tuchman to read his brand-new translation of the entire Hebrew Bible as a comedy! Join them as they make there way through the ways the Israel crew prepares to enter the land promised to them. Hint: it involves rules. Check out Sophie on Twitter at @sophiebiblio! Want more? follow OMGWTFBIBLE on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.2018-07-0200 minOMGWTFBIBLE48: BalakCURSES! Young adult author Zoraida Cordova joins David Tuchman to read his own personal translation of the Hebrew Bible and they just into a whole lot of magical mischief. There is a talking donkey and IT IS WEIRD. Buy Zoraida's book, "Bruja Born," about witches in Brooklyn, here. Want more? follow OMGWTFBIBLE on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.2018-06-2500 minOMGWTFBIBLE47: DecreesHoly cow! Literally! Join David as he reads his own personal translation of the Hebrew Bible with guest Ahron Moeller. Together, they try to decipher just what the heck God was trying to get out in the early latter half of Numbers. Also, there's a whole weird thing about snakes. Want more? follow OMGWTFBIBLE on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Please, if you haven't: review the show on Apple Podcasts. It makes people think this is a real thing!2018-06-1800 minOMGWTFBIBLE46: KorachWhat is the secret origin of podcast host David Tuchman? How did he come to create OMGWTFBIBLE, his own personal translation of the Hebrew Bible? Find out (maybe) as David has his father, Louis, on the podcast to read Korach, David's bar mitzvah portion! It's gonna get (a little) emotional! As always, follow OMGWTFBIBLE on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Also, REVIEW THE SHOW!2018-06-1100 minOMGWTFBIBLE45: Send OutMore OMGWTFBIBLE? Already? It's too much! Ever wonder exactly why those silly Hebrew spent 40 years in the desert? Find out in Episode 4, read by person of note Brian Levinson! Want more? Check out Brian on Twitter! As always, follow OMGWTFBIBLE on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Also, REVIEW THE SHOW!2018-06-0400 minOMGWTFBIBLEWhen He LightsAin't no party like a comedy Bible party because a comedy Bible party is WEEKLY! In Episode 3 of the season, David Tuchman is once again joined by a guest as they read from his extra-funny new translation of the entire Hebrew Bible. This week's guest, Ilana Strauss, reads about: God's anger! Meat! More meat! Check out Ilana on Twitter and read the things she's written! As always, follow OMGWTFBIBLE on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Also, REVIEW THE SHOW!2018-05-2800 minOMGWTFBIBLEHead CountWe're getting into it REAL fast in Season 4 of David Tuchman's brand-new translation of the Hebrew Bible. This time around, Guest Ariana Katz reads about: Some remaining jobs, Extremely bad relationship advice! What to do if you hate shaving and grapes! Check out Ariana's podcast Kaddish while you wait for more OMGWTFBIBLE. Follow OMGWTFBIBLE on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Also, REVIEW THE SHOW!2018-05-2100 minOMGWTFBIBLEIn the DesertAnd we're back! Season 4 of David Tuchman's brand-new translation of the Hebrew Bible as a comedy is here and IT IS A DOOZY! This episode has been stuck in the vault for over a year but now it can be RELEASED! Guest Sandy Fox reads about: Desert jobs! Who gets to carry which flag! How many people there are! Check out Sandy's podcast VAYBERTAYTSH while you wait for more OMGWTFBIBLE. Follow OMGWTFBIBLE on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Also, REVIEW THE SHOW!2018-05-1400 minOMGWTFBIBLEJust the Bible Bits 3: Part 2Gobble down the rest of Season 3 with these readers: Nina Paley, Stephanie Butnick, Sarah Waxman, BJ Kramer. Just TWO WEEKS TO SEASON 4! 2018-04-3000 minOMGWTFBIBLEJust the Bible Bits 3: Part 1It's here! Chow down with your ears on the first half of Leviticus. Featuring the voices of: Michael Twitty, Rachel Coleman, Kevin Bernstein, Mark Oppenheimer. Also, SEASON 4! PREMIERES! IN! A! MONTH!2018-04-1600 minOMGWTFBIBLE41: He Called - Chapters 64-73It's here! At long last, it's here! The final episode of Book 3 of David Tuchman's brand-new translation of the Hebrew Bible as a comedy. LEVITICUS IS DONE, MAN! The guest this time around is BJ Kramer, a very cool guy who turns God's never-ending admonition of the Hebrews and surprisingly detailed rules about slaves into very compelling audio. Listen now! Get more at www.omgwtfbible.com, www.twitter.com/omgwtfbible, and www.facebook.com/omgbible. Also, REVIEW THE SHOW!2016-09-2700 minOMGWTFBIBLE40: He Called - Chapters 51-63Have you ever wondered what God thinks about the differently-abled? Or which testicular injuries he dislikes the most? Well, look no further, because Rachel Waxman is reading all about it in the month's installment of David Tuchman's brand-new translation of the Hebrew Bible into English. Other highlights include: HOLIDAYS! NOT MUCH ELSE! Be sure to check out MATRIARCH, Rachel's shoe brand, on Kickstarter. And hurry! Buy some shoes before it ends! Get more at www.omgwtfbible.com, www.twitter.com/omgwtfbible, and www.facebook.com/omgbible2016-06-0900 minOMGWTFBIBLE39: He Called - Chapters 38-50Rules! Rules! Rules! Rules! Who doesn't love rules? Especially ones that have led to millennia of persecution? Not me! And not David Tuchman and Stephanie Butnick either, who read soooooooo much in this jam-packed episode of David's delightful new translation of the entire Hebrew Bible, butt stuff included. Get more at www.omgwtfbible.com, www.twitter.com/omgwtfbible, and www.facebook.com/omgbible2016-05-1900 minOMGWTFBIBLE38: He Called - Chapters 31-37Periods! Semen! Mold! Other strange emissions! We've got it all in episode 38 of OMGWTFBIBLE, David Tuchman's own personal translation of the Hebrew Bible. This time around, he's reading with animator, director, and apostate Nina Paley, who is working on a new film called Seder-Masochism and is all about Passover. THIS EPISODE IS GROSS.
Get more at www.omgwtfbible.com, www.twitter.com/omgwtfbible, and www.facebook.com/omgbible2016-04-2100 minOMGWTFBIBLE37: He Called - Chapters 28-30Now is the time when Mark Oppenheimer, host of Tablet Magazine's "Unorthodox" podcast and writer at a little-known publication called The New York Times, joins David Tuchman to read the part of David's translation of the Hebrew Bible where God talks about skin rashes for a while. Like, a really long while. It is silly how long God talks about rashes. Do you have a Biblical skin rash? Listen and find out!
Get more at www.omgwtfbible.com, www.twitter.com/omgwtfbible, and www.facebook.com/omgbible2016-04-0800 minOMGWTFBIBLE36: He Called - Chapters 23-27Did you know locusts are kosher? I know! Totally crazy, isn't it? This month, David Tuchman took a trip to Philadelphia to read about all the animals Jews can't eat (and some they can!) with Kevin Bernstein. It was fun, educational, and involved a lot of circumcision talk. Next show is live at QED Astoria on March 29! Cool!Get more at www.omgwtfbible.com, www.twitter.com/omgwtfbible, and www.facebook.com/omgbible2016-02-2900 minOMGWTFBIBLE35: He Called - Chapters 13-22Yeah, so, Leviticus doesn't get any better. The real fun here is listening to David Tuchman and special guest Rachel Coleman try (and succeed) finding things to make fun of in this gross, organ, blood, and oil-filled episode of his new translation of the Hebrew Bible.
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2016-02-0400 minUnder the Gun PodcastUnder the Gun Podcast No. 38: David Chan is Under The GunTuck and David Chan discuss poker, life and some secrets to the trade2015-12-3000 minOMGWTFBIBLE34: He Called - Chapters 1-12Leviticus is a very shocking book, full of all sorts of terrifying rules that we don't care about anymore. Even more shocking is how pretty much the first third of it is basically a cook book. So who better to read David Tuchman's new translation from Hebrew than culinary historian Michael Twitty? NOBODY, that's who. Listen now to the Season 3 premiere of OMGWTFBIBLE!
Get more at www.omgwtfbible.com, www.twitter.com/omgwtfbible, and www.facebook.com/omgbible2015-11-2300 minOMGWTFBIBLEJust the Bible Bits 2: Part 3Finish out Exodus with this massive very big episode! Listen to Catie Lazarus, Shulem Deen, Luzer Twersky, and Wendy Chin read chapters 76 through 115 of David Tuchman's brand-new, not-boring translation of the Hebrew Bible!2015-11-1600 minOMGWTFBIBLEJust the Bible Bits 2: Part 2Get your Exodus fix right here! David Tuchman blows through chapters 32 to 75 of his translation of the Hebrew Bible, joined by guests Michael Schreiber, Kevin Sefton, Rabbi Leah Jordan, Rachel Rose Reid, Sha James, and Mark Leuchter.2015-11-1300 minUnder the Gun PodcastUnder the Gun Podcast No. 31: WSOP Recap with Galfond, Baker and WassersonTuck hosts a WSOP Main event Final table recap with Phil Galfond, David "ODB" Baker and Eric Wasserson 2015-11-1200 minOMGWTFBIBLEJust the Bible Bits 2: Part 1Are you overwhelmed by how many Exodus episodes there are? Well, this is the episode for you! It's just about 2 hours, and jam-packed with the first three parts of Exodus, with readings by guests Mordechai Levovitz, Y-Love, and Rishe Groner from David Tuchman's new translation of the Hebrew Bible. Listen now and get caught up fast!2015-11-1100 minUnder the Gun PodcastUnder the Gun Podcast No. 22: Lazarus raised from the dead - We're back!Tuchman comes back from the dead. This week reigns in a new format as David reviews an interesting hand that he played from the week, speaks with mental game coach Elliot Roe and talks with DFS experts Max Steinberg and Renee Miller.2015-09-0900 minOMGWTFBIBLE33.2: Names - Chapters 113-115
Here it is! The end of Exodus! And it sure is full of linen, just like you expected! Other things it's full of: fashion thoughts, Wendy Chin, David Tuchman, funny Bible translations, Jewish thinking, UGLY UGLY CLOTHING, and DECORATING! Please enjoy! And get ready to wait MONTHS before the next one because we're done until it's time for Leviticus!2015-07-2400 minOMGWTFBIBLE33.1: Names - Chapter 107-112This is it, folks. The beginning of the end. The first last episode of Exodus. And let me tell you, I think God's trolling us. Becuase this is literally the same stuff that happened before. But this time, the JOKES are new! Thank God for David Tuchman! And also for Wendy Chin, his intrepid reader in the very fashion-backwards episode 33.1!
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The Mindset Advantage Poker Podcast018 David Tuchman – The Mindset Advantage PodcastDavid Tuchman has one of the most recognizable voices in poker. He's the commentator for the WSOP live shows airing on ESPN and streaming on the internet. Mental Game MP3s - http://www.pokermindcoach.com/mental-game-mp3s/2015-07-0332 minOMGWTFBIBLE32.2: Names - Chapters 101-106
Not gonna lie: not much happens in this episode's reading. However, Luzer Twersky and David Tuchman have a bit of a breakdown trying to get through it. And you've probably never had as many disgusting thoughts about candelabras as these two do. Listen to episode 32.2 now, because it is a wonderful, wonderful mess!
Get more at www.omgwtfbible.com, www.twitter.com/omgwtfbible, and www.facebook.com/omgbible2015-06-1900 minOMGWTFBIBLE32.1: Names - Chapters 97-100We hit chapter 100 in Book 2 and things start to fall apart. As the narrative drags, David Tuchman and guest Luzer Twersky (star of the new film "Felix and Meira"! Check it out!) start to lose their grips on reality. Do you want to see how crazy the Bible can drive two men? Want to know how ex-Hasid Luzer Twersky ended up playing a Hasidic man in an independent movie garnering loads of critical attention? Listen now!
Get more at www.omgwtfbible.com, www.twitter.com/omgwtfbible, and www.facebook.com/omgbible2015-06-0500 minOMGWTFBIBLE31.2: Names - Chapters 90-96We've finally reached one of the most important parts of the Bible: the part where God shows Moses his butt and God's butt breaks Moses's face. For real. Sure, sure, there's other stuff about forgiveness and laws and two possible versions of the Ten Commandments, but who cares about that when Shulem Deen, author of "All Who God Not Return," is reading about the glory of God's butt?
That's right, no one.
Listen now. There's no other reasonable thing to do.Get more at www.omgwtfbible.com, www.twitter.com/omgwtfbible, and www...2015-05-2200 minOMGWTFBIBLE31.1: Names - Chapters 83-89Have you ever read the Bible? OK, but have you ever read the Bible on weed? In episode 31.1, Shulem Deen stops by OMGWTFBIBLE to talk about “All Who Go Do Not Return,” his new memoir, and also to talk about a controversial translation of the Bible that seems to include cannabis as part of the priestly anointing oil. Who knew?
Also in this episode: the whole Golden Calf thing happens and there’s very probably an orgy. Join the fun and listen now!Get more at www.omgwtfbible.com, www.twitter.com/omgwtfbible, and www.facebo...2015-05-0800 minUnder the Gun PodcastUnder the Gun Podcast No. 8: ODB David Baker is Under The GunTuck talks limit strategy in tournaments, fantasy poker, and analyzes two hands with the Original David Baker. The hands analyzed are here http://youtu.be/t1uwHlUPkkE and here http://youtu.be/ZoMHBi8kAQ4 2015-05-0600 minOMGWTFBIBLE30.2: Names - Chapters 80-82Are you ready to be grossed out? At this point, Episode 30.2 of OMGWTFBIBLE, the narrative of the Bible completely breaks down and it just turns into graphic depictions of bloody, bloody sacrifices. Why is this holy or important? I don’t know, but it sure is fun to listen to.
Check out Catie Lazarus, host of “Employee of the Month,” as she reads David Tuchman’s bible translation now! You might learn something about animal sacrifices or at least about Alan Dershowitz.
Get more at www.omgwtfbible.com, www.twitter.com/omgwtfbible, and www.faceb...2015-04-1700 minOMGWTFBIBLE30.1: Names - Chapters 76-79Sure God created the world, drowned almost everyone in a massive flood, killed a bunch of Egyptians, and has sorts of laws he wants people to care about, but did you know he also designs clothing? It’s true! And that’s what guest Catie Lazarus spends the majority of Episode 30.1 of OMGWTFBIBLE reading!
The hilarious host of “Employee of the Month,” Catie joins OMGWTFBIBLE host David Tuchman to read about some divine fashion choices that have been out of style for a little while. What does she think of holy vests? Can she pull off a Godly br...2015-04-0300 minOMGWTFBIBLE29.2: Names - Chapters 72-75When we last left our heroes, David Tuchman and Mark Leuchter were in Raven Lounge in Philadelphia, reading about all the stuff God wanted in his desert tent. That’s right, they were halfway through “Terumah,” the seventh portion of Exodus, and growing weary of all of God’s very specific and confusing instructions.
Can they make it through? Can they finish episode 29.2, complete God’s directions, and find something remotely meaningful to talk about in all this? Find out on the next episode of OMGWTFBIBLE, available right here, right now!
Get more at www.omgwtfbibl...2015-03-2000 minOMGWTFBIBLE29.1: Names - Chapters 68-71OMGWTFBIBLE with David Tuchman has hit Philadelphia! On February 25th, David was joined by Temple professor Mark Leuchter at Raven Lounge in Philly to read “Terumah,” the seventh portion in Exodus next to a stripper pole. Among other things, they discussed Professor Leuchter’s love of guitars, his approach to the Bible, and why in the world God spent so much time on building directions.
That’s right, building directions. In episode 29.1, with all those pesky laws out of the way, God spends a great deal of time describing some stuff he wants made. Is it inter...2015-03-1300 minOMGWTFBIBLE28.2: Names - Chapters 58-67Have you ever wondered about the appropriate liquids in which to boil kid goats? Thirsty to know when the best time to go to the bathroom is? Do not fear! The Bible, as rewritten by David Tuchman in OMGWTFBIBLE, is here!
In episode 28.2, David is joined by Sha James to read the second half of “Mishpatim,” the sixth portion in Exodus. And, oh my is it a doozy. Episode 28.2 is pretty hard to put into words, especially because it’s really all over the place, so you may as well just start listening right now.
2015-03-0600 minOMGWTFBIBLE28.1: Names - Chapters 49-57Rules, rules, rules! Everyone’s always saying that the Bible is full of “rules” we have to “follow” because “God” said so or “something.” If you’ve been listening to OMGWTFBIBLE, David Tuchman’s brand-new translation of the Hebrew Bible, you might be wondering where those rules are hidden with all the explosions and wacky sex stuff going on.
Well, it’s time for rules, starting with part six of Exodus, “Mishpatim,” in episode 28.1 Sha James is the guest, and the two discuss just how much these rules can be applied to life. Does the Bible have anything to say ab...2015-02-2700 minOMGWTFBIBLEOMGWTFBIBLE ANNOUNCEMENTSWhere's OMGWTFBIBLE been? Buried under piles of snow, most likely! But we're about to return! Next week, we've got two shows, which means a whole lot of episodes on the way. Listen here and be enlightened.2015-02-1600 minOMGWTFBIBLE27.3: Names - Chapters 47-48
Here it is! The big one! In episode 27.3 of OMGWTFBIBLE, David Tuchman and Rachel Rose Reid read what everyone knows as The Ten Commandments. And it’s…interesting. Sure, the commandments themselves are pretty impressive, but the laws that follow them—not so much. And are there even really 10 commandments? Listen to the third part of “Yitro” and find out!
Get more at www.omgwtfbible.com, www.twitter.com/omgwtfbible, and www.facebook.com/omgbible 2015-01-2300 minOMGWTFBIBLE27.2: Names - Chapters 44-46In episode 27.2, David is joined by Rabbi Leah Jordan to read the second third of Parshat “Yitro.” Sadly, not much happens this week plot-wise. God spends most of it repeating the same directions over and over, preparing the people to receive his all-important law. But that doesn’t mean David and Rabbi Jordan don’t have a lot of fun dissecting all the goofiness—and discussing Judaism, God, the Reform movement in the U.K. and the U.S., growing up in Kansas City, and much more. Listen to it all here!
Get more at www.omgwtfbible.com, www.twi...2015-01-1600 minOMGWTFBIBLE27.1: Names - Chapters 42-43Well, pip-pip cheerio! Back in December, David Tuchman went to the Limmud UK conference at the University of Warwick in England to record OMGWTFBIBLE with a slew of wonderful guests and did his best to avoid doing his terrible British accents on tape.
This time around, in episode 27.1, David is joined by Kevin Sefton, Limmud chair. Together, they read the first third of Parshat “Yitro,” what in the world Limmud is, why in the world Yitro pops in for this little story and never appears again, and whether his legacy was worth it. Listen to it all here...2015-01-0900 minOMGWTFBIBLE26.3: Names - Chapters 37-41This is episode 26.3 of OMGWTFBIBLE, featuring David Tuchman and Michael Schreiber, the last OMGWTFBIBLE in the US for kind of a while. This time around, God responds to the Israelites’ “whining” by throwing food at them. As gods do.
Also, in this final piece of episode 26, David finally responds to all those religious guests who refuse to say God's name. And Michael lets David know what he really thinks about the show. Listen to it all here!
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2014-12-1900 minOMGWTFBIBLE26.2: Names - Chapters 34-36Here it is! The big massive, water-filled set piece! One of the last action scenes in the Bible for a very long time! God murdering so many people! It’s all in episode 26.2 of OMGWTFBIBLE, featuring David Tuchman and Michael Schreiber.
This is the big event God’s been prepping for centuries. It all goes down this week. But more importantly, Michael and David explore a problem with the casting of Christian Bale as Moses that hasn’t come up elsewhere. What’s the problem? Who would they cast? Listen to it all here! 2014-12-1200 minOMGWTFBIBLE26.1: Names - Chapters 32-33Have you ever set a plan in motion and slowly watched as the pieces move into place? Did that plan involve pretty much murdering a country’s entire army in cold blood? If so, you’re just like Yehovah in episode 26.1 of OMGWTFBIBLE, preparing the Reed Sea for his planned drowning of the Egyptians.
This time around in David Tuchman’s new translation of the Hebrew Bible as a comedy, he’s joined by Michael Schreiber as they read “Beshalach,” the fourth portion in the book of Exodus. The Reed Sea is about to divided into two sides and Mi...2014-12-0500 minOMGWTFBIBLE25.4: Names - Chapters 30-31And they’re out! In Episode 25.4 of OMGWTFBIBLE, featuring David Tuchman, Rishe Groner, and a very irreverent translation of the Hebrew Bible, the Hebrews finally leave Egypt.
That’s right, the long slog through slavery is done! Now it’s time for a long slog through the desert. Listen to it all right here.Get more at www.omgwtfbible.com, www.twitter.com/omgwtfbible, and www.facebook.com/omgbible2014-11-2100 minOMGWTFBIBLE25.3: Names - Chapters 28-29Finally! Episode 25.3 of OMGWTFBIBLE, featuring David Tuchman, Rishe Groner, and a very irreverent translation of the Hebrew Bible, is here!
Your intrepid readers get even further into “Come,” aka “Bo,” this week, reading about all the ultraviolence that went on during the very first Passover. And what is Rishe’s seder secret? Listen to it all and find out!
Also, the Septuagint and its mythos come up for some reason and chapter 30 ALMOST happens.
Get more at www.omgwtfbible.com, www.twitter.com/omgwtfbible, and www.facebook.com/omgbible2014-11-1400 minOMGWTFBIBLE25.2: Names - Chapters 25-27#GirdYourLoins! It’s time for Episode 25.2 of OMGWTFBIBLE, featuring David Tuchman, Rishe Groner, and a very irreverent translation of the Hebrew Bible.
This week, your dynamic duo reads the third portion of Exodus, which we call "Come,” and get into some of the more grisly details of the very first Passover. And they learn exactly what #GirdYourLoins even means. Listen to it all below!
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2014-11-0700 minOMGWTFBIBLE25.1: Names - Chapters 24We really shouldn’t be making light of plagues these days, but that’s where OMGWTFBIBLE is up to in the Torah, so we don’t really have a choice. This month, meet Rishe Groner, an Australian with a Chabad background and more knowledge about the Torah than David Tuchman or Rashi or God or your Hebrew school teacher could’ve expected.
The third portion of Exodus, which we call “Come,” kicks off with a plague of very annoying insects. But first, Rishe tells us how much of a whirlwind the past month has been. And David invents a Sim...2014-10-3100 minOMGWTFBIBLE24.4: Names - Chapters 22-23And here it is, part 4 of OMGWTFBIBLE, episode 24! This time around, Y-Love and David Tuchman finish up Parshat Va’era, the second portion in Exodus, and share their thoughts on the reading.
What does Y-Love think of Moshe’s journey? Can he sum up everything into a single word? Listen now!
Note: Y-Love sang at the live show. Unfortunately, we weren’t able to record his music well enough to share online, so it’s been editing out of the podcast. All the more reason to come to the live show. You never know what you’ll m...2014-10-2400 minOMGWTFBIBLE24.3: Names - Chapters 18-21We know we just restarted Genesis in synagogue, but part 3 of episode 24 of OMGWTFBIBLE is out now! This week (a little late), Y-Love and David Tuchman get deep into Parshat Va’era, the second portion in Exodus, reading all sorts of wonderful, no-good, very bad plagues.
That’s right! This week, Moshe, everyone’s favorite desert wizard, unleashes all sorts of biological weirdness on the population of Egypt. And Egypt’s magicians do the same for some reason. Check it all out!
Note: Y-Love sang at the live show. Unfortunately, we weren’t able to rec...2014-10-1900 minOMGWTFBIBLE24.2: Names - Chapters 14-17Things actually happen this time around, we promise! As a pre-Sukkot treat, part 2 of episode 24 of OMGWTFBIBLE is available early! This time around, Y-Love and David Tuchman finally get to the parts in Parshat Va’era, the second portion in Exodus, that matter: Moshe’s magic tricks.
And with them come all sorts of questions. What exactly does Moshe’s staff turn into? Is Moshe a wizard? How many Harry Potter references can we fit into a single podcast? Don't not listen!
Note: Y-Love sang at the live show. Unfortunately, we weren’t able to re...2014-10-0900 minOMGWTFBIBLE24.1: Names - Chapter 13Y-Love is an international rap star who seamlessly blends Judaism, Hebrew, English, and Aramaic into his music. So he was the perfect person to help OMGWTFBIBLE host David Tuchman come up with creative new ways to read Parshat Va’era, the second portion in Exodus.
In this first part of the reading, Y-Love dropped some serious knowledge about how Facebook’s been penalizing people not using their legal names on their profiles (which they kinda-sorta fixed today) and about the Hebrew word “Vayikach”. Check it out!
Note: Y-Love sang at the live show. Unfortunately, we weren’t ab...2014-10-0300 minOMGWTFBIBLE23.4: Names - Chapters 11-12In the latest episode of OMGWTFBIBLE, host David Tuchman and guest Mordechai Levovitz of Jewish Queer Youth reach the end of Parshat Shmot and try to draw a lesson from it all. For David, this chapter is the start of the Bible describing something bigger than that one little family God anointed as his favorites. But what does Mordechai learn? Listen below to find out!
Get more at www.omgwtfbible.com.2014-09-1900 minOMGWTFBIBLE23.3: Names - Chapters 7-10OMGWTFBIBLE dives ever further into Exodus! This week, host David Tuchman reads even more Bible with Mordechai Levovitz of Jewish Queer Youth, and they cover a number of pressing questions, like: What exactly is Moses’s relationship with Yitro? What does God do when nobody’s around? And why is he so long-winded?
Find out in this week’s installment, in which Moses is called to SAVE. HIS. PEOPLE.
Also, discover how the Bible inspired Groot.2014-09-1200 minOMGWTFBIBLE23.2: Names - Chapters 2-6
OMGWTFBIBLE is back and diving into Exodus! This week, David Tuchman reads some Bible with Mordechai Levovitz of Jewish Queer Youth. Just how devious does Paraoh get this week? What centuries-old disagreement did sages have about the elasticity of his daughter’s arm? And why in the world hasn’t this show been making stereotypical French jokes about Rashi for years. Find out this week!2014-09-0500 minOMGWTFBIBLE23.1: Names - Intro and Chapter 1David Tuchman kicks off his own personal translation of Exodus with Mordechai Levovitz of Jewish Queer Youth. After discussing the Bible and all sortsof Jew stuff, David and Mordechai get to reading all about Jacob and how his family got down to Egypt.2014-08-2900 minOMGWTFBIBLEJust the Bible Bits 1: Part 4In the final Genesis megasode of this Bible comedy podcast, David Tuchman is joined by Leah Vincent, Josh Yuter, Michael Malice, and many many more guests as they read a whole slew of chapters, detailing Joseph's journey to Egypt and reuinification with Jacob and all the other Jews. Oh, and some jokes. If you haven't listened to Just the Bible Bits 1-3, you should probably do that now so you can catch up on the first 18 episodes of Genesis. If you have, listen already! What are you waiting for, an engraved invitation? Sheesh!2014-08-2200 minOMGWTFBIBLE22: In the Beginning - Chapters Fifty-four through Fifty-sixGenesis is over! With a whole slew of guests, David Tuchman brings the first book of his comedy Bible podcast to a close. And recites a weird Jewish song at the end.2014-06-2700 minOMGWTFBIBLE21: In the Beginning - Chapters Forty-nine through Fifty-threeMichael Malice joins David Tuchman to read David's funny Bible. This month, they talk about being Jewish and Joseph shows his family who he really is and sorta kinda isn't so nice to the Egyptian people.
In which Yoseph finally comes clean2014-05-3000 minOMGWTFBIBLE20: In the Beginning - Chapters Forty-five through Forty-eightThis month, David Tuchman is joined by author Leah Vincent as they slowly read the climax of Yoseph's fraternal deception.2014-05-0900 minOMGWTFBIBLEJust the Bible Bits 1: Part 3
Catch up on all the Bible craziness with these jam-packed, king-sized episodes! Part 2 of Just the Bible Bits 1 features chapters 23-41.
2014-04-0700 minOMGWTFBIBLE19: In the Beginning - Chapters Forty-two through Forty-fourOMGWTFBIBLE goes back to shul! David Tuchman is joined by Rabbi Josh Yuter as they watch Yoseph go from jailer to sailor! Prison to risen? Behind bars to in charge!
In which Yoseph talks to a lot of guys about their dreams2014-03-2800 minOMGWTFBIBLE18: In the Beginning - Chapters Thirty-nine through Forty-oneAri Mandel joins me as we read a soap opera-y interlude and about Yoseph's sexual misadventures in Egypt.
In which there are plenty of bodily fluids2014-02-2700 minOMGWTFBIBLE17: In the Beginning - Chapters Thirty-five through Thirty-eightOMGWTFBIBLE goes to shul! The Stanton Street Shul, to be exact! Matthue Roth, author of My First Kafka, joins David to read about a whole bunch of funny names and the beginning of the Yoseph cycle.
In which there are still more names and a curious article of clothing2014-01-2900 minOMGWTFBIBLE16: In the Beginning - Chapters Twenty-nine through Thirty-fourFleshbot.com owner Lux Alptraum joins me back at the Magnet to read about the not-quite-rape of Dinah.
In which an entire town is massacred and there are a WHOLE bunch of names.2014-01-0600 minOMGWTFBIBLE15: In the Beginning - Chapters Twenty-seven and Twenty-eightChris Hastings, writer of "Dr. McNinja" and "Longshot Saves the Marvel Universe," stops by the show to read about a very strange wrestling match.
In which Yaakov wrestles a stranger and reunites with his brother.2013-12-0200 minOMGWTFBIBLE12: In the Beginning - Chapters Twenty through TwentytwoOMG! It's been a whole year of Bible reading! Writer Elissa Goldstein joins David for the 12th episode of bizarre Bible interpretation.
In which Yaakov dreams a little dream and lays a little pipe2013-10-0700 minOMGWTFBIBLE11: In the Beginning - Chapters Eighteen and NineteenAri Schwab joins David as they read a couple chapters at the Magnet Theater
In which Rivka helps Yaakov swindle his blind father2013-08-2600 min
OMGWTFBIBLE10: In the Beginning - Chapters Thirteen through SeventeenAriel Abrahams joins David at Double Wide Bar and Southern Kitchen as they read chapters 13-17.
In which Avraham has some more kids nobody cares about, a stew gets going, and a plotline is recycled for the third time2013-08-0500 minOMGWTFBIBLE9: In the Beginning - Chapters Nine through TwelveDavid Tuchman and A Mysterious Stranger discuss growing up Orthodox and read through Avraham's adventures in negotiating and an anonymous slave's adventures in finding ladies2013-06-2400 minOMGWTFBIBLE6: In the Beginning - Chapter SixDavid Tuchman is joined by Steven DeSiena and they read the craziest chapter yet of this project: Chapter 6.
In which Avram has a pretty trippy experience, gets a little something on the side, and is asked by God to something realllly wacky2013-03-2300 minOMGWTFBIBLE5: In the Beginning - Chapter FiveIt's Bible time! David Tuchman and Esther Werdiger read chapter five of this new bible translation!
In this chapter, Avram travels a bunch and gets involved in the military! WHAT?2013-02-2300 minOMGWTFBIBLE4: In the Beginning - Chapter FourYair Oelbaum and David Tuchman join forces for Chapter 4 of this brand-new bible.
In which God talks about rainbows and gets mad at some people for building a tower2013-01-2600 min