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The Bruchim PodcastInsistent Chutzpah with Jessie KahnweilerHow do you make decisions about whether to circumcise your future kid? For feminist filmmaker Jessie Kahnweiler, the answer is by making a movie! Jessie joins Eli to discuss what it’s like to make a film about the sensitive subject of Jewish circumcision, how to balance different perspectives on a controversial topic, and the position of women in conversations about male circumcision. Eli and Jessie further explore how Jessie’s Jewish identity and the Jewish value of questioning relate to her work, and the importance of intentionality with regard to circumcision. Watch Just the Tip h...
2025-02-1427 min
Jews on Film: Exploring Jewish Stories & Themes in CinemaFinding Your Chutzpah: Breaking Boundaries in Girlfriends (1978) with Jessie KahnweilerJoin Harry and Daniel as they dive into the world of Girlfriends—the groundbreaking 1978 film by Claudia Weil that some have called "the Jewish Frances Ha."This week, they’re joined by filmmaker and actress Jessie Kahnweiler to unpack the story of Susan, played by Melanie Mayron, as she navigates life, friendship, and independence in a way that’s as bold as it is relatable.Expect a lively discussion about Susan’s undeniable chutzpah, the film’s nuanced portrayal of female friendship, and finding your path on your own terms. Of course, no conversation would be complet...
2024-09-111h 10
And Just Like Matt“The Post-It Always Sticks Twice” w/Jessie Kahnweiler & Alexandra NaderOkay, Berger Queens. It’s the one with the post-it. AKA “Sex and the City” S6 Ep7! And as I healed from my Post-It Traumatic Stress with Jessie Kahnweiler (“The Skinny”) and Alex Nader (“SPTV”), I couldn’t help but wonder: When’s Brendan gonna propose?
Got a burning question about a relationship or friendship problem (or really anything Sex and the City adjacent)? Just record a voice memo on your phone and email it to AndJustLikeMatt@gmail.com and Matt will answer your question on the show with his very fancy guests.
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2023-12-1452 min
What'd You Do This Weekend?Episode 2.3: What'd You Do This Weekend? with Jessie Kahnweiler“LIT THE SHABBAT”This episode Hilary chats with her old friend, tv writer, director, actress Jessie Beth Kahnweiler (The Skinny, He’s The One) about her weekend in Los Angeles. Jessie finishes a script, attends temple, and sees the Taylor Swift concert movie. Hilary teaches a workshop, stays in bed all day watching Antique Roadshow, and goes to a clothing swap. Also discussed: Coping with feelings during the current Israel/Palestine war You can find Jessie’s films and more on her website and follow her on instagram at @jessie_kahnweiler. This is a pub...
2023-11-061h 09
Movies vs. CapitalismBarbie (w/ Jessie Kahnweiler)Rivka and Frank are joined by filmmaker Jessie Kahnweiler for an off-the-walls discussion of Greta Gerwig’s Barbie. They discuss the full-blown cultural phenomenon and how its overall message is emblematic of “plastic feminism.” They offer their conflicting feelings about the film’s success: how it is both a win for female filmmakers but an even bigger win for a toy company. Jessie also talks about her experience being on strike, as a member of the Writers Guild of America (WGA), and what’s at stake for artists in Hollywood.
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2023-08-011h 14
The Film Fatales PodcastEpisode 111: The Dark Side of Comedy with Elaine Chu and Jessie KahnweilerFilmmakers Elaine Chu (The Purgation) and Jessie Kahnweiler (The Skinny) discuss highlighting dark subjects, whether it be through comedy or horror, and how they both channel difficult topics through their art. They also touch on the different paths they’ve taken in their careers and how being a woman in your thirties impacts on-set life.
2022-09-0637 min
Change The Narrative with JD FullerCreative Resilience with Jessie KahnweilerFeatured everywhere from the New York Times to TMZ, writer, director and actress Jessie Kahnweiler, uses her art to openly share her experience. She is sought after for her voice that ranges from the comedic to the tragic to the real and always honest and humble.
What You Will Hear:
Jessie’s philosophy on life
Dealing with bulimia, healing and recovery
Being in tune with your body. The difference between 20s and 30s
Starring in “The Skinny”
Access
Privilege
Taking power and control of your own destiny
Advice
Changing the narrative through self compassion
Quotes
2021-10-0824 min
Hitchhike6. Trucker Blues (Jessie Kahnweiler)From Saint-Urbain to Saint-Fulgence with actress, comedian, and filmmaker Jessie Kahnweiler. Creator and host: Andrew Fedorov Music and recording assistance: Pranav Nayak, Nick Brownell, Sagar Kumar, Reza Sayeed, and Knute Armstrong. Cover art: Gerard d’Albon and Matt Gu
2020-12-2900 min
A BRIGHTER LENSJESSIE KAHNWEILER & He's The OneThis week, we chat with Jessie Kahnweiler about her short film He’s The One. Jessie first became known for writing, directing and starring in a short film called ‘Meet My Rapist’ that imagines Jessie bumping into her rapist at the farmer’s market, and then dating him. Jessie then wrote, directed, and starred in ‘The Skinny’, a dark comedic series based on her 10-year relationship with bulimia. ‘The Skinny’ was produced by Jill Soloway, Paul Young, and Refinery29, and premiered at Sundance. Jessie also developed ‘Viagra Diaries’ for CW, ‘Bump’ for ABC Digital, and staffed on ‘Skam AUSTIN’ for Facebook Watch. Jessie’s short fil...
2020-10-2917 min
Just Shoot It: A Podcast about Filmmaking, Screenwriting and DirectingJessie Kahnweiler Gives us the Skinny - Just Shoot It 208Jessie Kahnweiler is a writer, director and sometimes actor who's taken two different projects to Sundance. She's a hilarious, indomitable filmmaker filled with insight and her own unique POV.
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2020-03-261h 16
Just Shoot It: A Podcast about Filmmaking, Screenwriting and DirectingJessie Kahnweiler Gives us the Skinny - Just Shoot It 208Jessie Kahnweiler is a writer, director and sometimes actor who's taken two different projects to Sundance. She's a hilarious, indomitable filmmaker filled with insight and her own unique POV.
Contribute to the Just Shoot It Patreon and help support the show: www.patreon.com/JustShootItPod
For more episodes visit www.JustShootitPodcast.com
Show your support: rate and review us on iTunes. apple.co/2fl9ojy
See who are guests are a week early on our instagram @JustshootItPod (www.instagram.com/justshootitpod/)
Send feedback to @justshootitpod or justshootitpod@gmail.com or
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2020-03-261h 16
Just Shoot It: A Podcast about Filmmaking, Screenwriting and DirectingJessie Kahnweiler Gives us the Skinny - Just Shoot It 208Jessie Kahnweiler is a writer, director and sometimes actor who's taken two different projects to Sundance. She's a hilarious, indomitable filmmaker filled with insight and her own unique POV. Contribute to the Just Shoot It Patreon and help support the show: www.patreon.com/JustShootItPodFor more episodes visit www.JustShootitPodcast.comShow your support: rate and review us on iTunes. apple.co/2fl9ojySee who are guests are a week early on our instagram @JustshootItPod (www.instagram.com/justshootitpod/)Send feedback to @justshootitpod or justshootitpod@gmail.com or
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2020-03-261h 16
Self Esteem PartyJessie KahnweilerJessie Kahnweiler (He’s The One, The Skinny) and Alana have a deep and meaningful friendship yet they can’t pronounce each other’s names correctly. You can’t write this stuff, folks!
Instagram: @selfesteemparty
Twitter: @selfesteemparty
Email: selfesteemparty@gmail.com
Hosted by: Alana Johnston
Instagram: @theonlyalanajohnston
Twitter: @alana_johnston
Brought to you By: The Sonar Network
2020-02-1155 min
Hustle BeachHustle Beach Episode 006: Sundance Film Festival with NIck MortonWelcome back to Hustle Beach, with a special edition from Park City at the Sundance Film Festival!
Sundance has been a home for the hustle of my music for some time. I have my gotten my music in films like the Skinny by Jessie Kahnweiler . I have opened for Wiz Khalifa (just last week) here as well as Travis Scott and Machine Gun Kelly, as well as rapping in random living rooms with Pras from the Fugees As music is the thing to hustle here, I finally get to sit down with someone who...
2020-01-2941 min
Unkosher Radio01 Some like ‘em circumcised (Writer, Director, Actor Jessie Kahnweiler)This week, Alex Feldman sits down with filmmaker Jessie Kahnweiler to discuss her comedic work that tackles controversial topics, as well as dating Jewish men with allergies, and yes, circumcision. Oh snap. Oh snipped. Follow @unkoshermarket for behind the scenes extras, or to nominate a Jew-ish tastemaker you think Alex should interview next! See what Jessie’s up to at @jessie_kahnweiler. And keep doing jew.Support the show (http://www.unkoshermarket.com)
2018-11-1634 min
Kettle Of FishJessie Kahnweiler Talks About Patriarchs, Schmucks, and Tinder Dates This episode we talk with the outspoken, no holds barred comedian and filmmaker Jessie Kahnweiler about her unique brand of social comedy, her new podcast “Schmucks” and misogyny in the comedy scene.
We also will chat a little bit about life, love, and dating. So Join Dee, Saucey, and Jessie for all of the Sarcastic Schmuck talk we can Verbally Lampoon into your Skinny Little EarHoles.
2018-04-0446 min
A Therapist Walks Into a BarEnding The War (AKA The Food & Body Image Episode)Almost no one is free from beliefs, rules and attitudes about food. But some of us have experienced an undue amount of emotional pain as a result, riding this rollercoaster of harshly conditional self-love. And some people develop full blown eating disorders where rules, punishment, and rebellion formulate some of the most wretched, soul-destroying patterns to break free from. But ultimately, whether you have an eating disorder or are caught up in dieting and other disordered forms of eating, the truth is it’s probably not about the food.
Featuring:
Eating disorder specialist and producer of the PBS documentary "Erasing ED...
2017-01-3142 min
The Mostly Bull Market with Danny LobellS3: E30: Jessie Kahnweiler & CleanifyDanny Lobell and "The Skinny" creator Jessie Kahnweiler talk about Cleanify, which is an app that helps you keep your home sparkling. They also discuss Jessie's dumb money mistakes and sexist pricing. Tune in for laughs and investment advice.
2016-05-1653 minJessie Kahnweiler - Her Show, Sex, & What We Didn't Learn from Our Parents Ep.83T&A talk with Jessie Kahnweiler, creator of the boundary-pushing web series, The Skinny, that deals with bulimia, sex, and other sordid topics. Jessie shares what she wants her audience to get out of her new show, as well her earlier short films, such as "Meet My Rapist" and "Jessie F*cks A Vet", and chimes in on T&A's convo about what our parents did or didn't teach us about sex. The Skinny is produced by Jill Soloway, premiered at Sundance, and can be found on the platform, Refinery 29. Jessie's IG @JessieBethKahnweiler / Twitter @JessieKahnweiler
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2016-03-0339 min
SideKickBack RadioEpisode 39: See You at the Maccabi Games with Jessie KahnweilerThis week’s episode of SideKickBack Radio features Jessie Kahnweiler, creator, writer, director and star of The Skinny. Her well-crafted, dark-comedy web series premiered at this year’s Sundance Film Festival and it’ll take you places you might not expect. Jessie and I chat about...Read more
2016-02-2346 min
The Perfect 10 Podcast w/Lahna TurnerEpisode 92: Panic at the Vag-O with Jessie BethThis week on The Perfect 10 Podcast things get real at a trampoline party with comedian and filmmaker Jessie Beth Kahnweiler. Lahna, Jessie, and Cat talk all things vag-related from fears, HPV, masturbation and, of course, sex... Ralphie, completely outnumbered, rolls with it and even has a good time. This is a super-fun one, so listen in... you just might learn something!
2015-10-1424 min
Modern Day Philosophers with Daniel LobellJessie Beth Kahnweiler and Nassim Nicholas TalebJessie Beth Kahnweiler joins Danny at his house to discuss Nassim Nicholas Taleb. The two talk about everything from rape to bulimia to Mel Brooks, more Mel Brooks, and how Jessie's mom will feel about the episode when she inevitably listens to it. Jessie is a very talented comedian and filmmaker and this episode is hilarious. It's sponsored by Stand Up! Records. Enjoy!
2015-10-031h 10
Taboo Tales PodcastJessie Kahnweiler & the Duchess of Rapesville Jessie Kahnweiler - bold, brash, ballsy, and beautiful - joins us with the powerful piece she read in Taboo Tales last summer and our conversation goes just about everywhere from there - she even makes Corey cry. Like ugly cry. Really ugly.
2015-02-1844 min
The Lapse Storytelling PodcastMeet My Rapist – Jessie Kahnweiler | Episode 22Jessie Kahnweiler had a tough sell: a short satirical comedy about rape. Wait, wait, wait - hear us out.
Years ago, in her college years, Jessie was raped. For more than half a decade she'd been trying to tell herself she was okay. Outwardly, that's what she told people. But that creeping sensation, the kind where deep down something is dreadfully wrong, it was only a matter of time before it gurgled back up.
But Jessie has kind of did the impossible. She's a talented, intelligent, filmmaker with a wicked sense of a humor. So guess what? Her film is really...
2015-01-1823 min
I Love A Good Story PodcastJessie Kahnweiler: It's Not You It's MeStory by Jessie Kahnweiler, performed at I Love A Good Story on August 17, 2014
2014-08-1811 minHarvesting Happiness PodcastsCreativity and Trauma with guests Mike Liguori and Jessie KahnweilerDuring this weeks radio show you will learn about:
Veterans Mental Health
Writing and Power of Storytelling
How making a film based on rape brought with joy and inspiration
Starting a dialogue about rape and connecting with other victims
Body image, being a feminist and recovering from an eating disorder
2014-03-2600 min
Harvesting Happiness Talk RadioCreativity and Trauma with guests Mike Liguori and Jessie KahnweilerDuring this weeks radio show you will learn about:Veterans Mental HealthWriting and Power of StorytellingHow making a film based on rape brought with joy and inspirationStarting a dialogue about rape and connecting with other victimsBody image, being a feminist and recovering from an eating disorder
2014-03-2657 minHarvesting HappinessCreativity and Trauma with guests Mike Liguori and Jessie KahnweilerDuring this weeks radio show you will learn about:
Veterans Mental Health
Writing and Power of Storytelling
How making a film based on rape brought with joy and inspiration
Starting a dialogue about rape and connecting with other victims
Body image, being a feminist and recovering from an eating disorder
2014-03-2657 minHarvesting Happiness Talk RadioCreativity and Trauma with guests Mike Liguori and Jessie KahnweilerDuring this weeks radio show you will learn about:Veterans Mental HealthWriting and Power of StorytellingHow making a film based on rape brought with joy and inspirationStarting a dialogue about rape and connecting with other victimsBody image, being a feminist and recovering from an eating disorder
2014-03-2657 min
Harvesting HappinessCreativity and Trauma with guests Mike Liguori and Jessie KahnweilerDuring this weeks radio show you will learn about: Veterans Mental Health Writing and Power of Storytelling How making a film based on rape brought with joy and inspiration Starting a dialogue about rape and connecting with other victims Body image, being a feminist and recovering from an eating disorder
2014-03-2657 min
Pulling It Together with Amanda G. SavageJessie KahnweilerFilmmaker Jessie Kahnweiler @shegotchutzpah talks kissing Gary Busey, a female director's intuition & attacking taboos. Amanda chats with Jessie's mom on air about breastfeeding.
2014-03-2457 min
"Keeping it Reel" with FilmGordonKeeping It Reel 239: Jessie KahnweilerThis week on the BIG show, we welcome writer/director/comedian Jessie Kahnweiler who will discuss her latest controversial comedy short, Meet My Rapist. Based on her own experience of being raped several years ago while a student in Vietnam, Kahnweiler has repurposed the experience as an affirming comedy that many of her fans don't really know how to react. Plus, we'll have entertainment news and reviews of the latest films, including The Monuments Men and The Lego Movie all on Episode 239 of Keeping It Reel with FilmGordon.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com...
2014-02-061h 03
Story WorthyBEST of Hollywood with Writer Mark E. Miller and Filmmaker Jessie KahnweilerAh Hollywood! Huff-Po writer and author Mark Miller (500 Dates) tells the quintessential Hollywood story that is played out every week, in yard sales, all around Los Angeles. Then, filmmaker Jessie Kahnweiler tells us another typical Hollywood tale titled- Gary Busey Tried to Make Out With Me. Ewwww! Each week Hollywood’s most talented people in the entertainment industry share true, personal stories on the Story Worthy Podcast. Story Worthy celebrated 13 years of podcasting in July 2023 and has over 800 episodes recorded. Christine Blackburn is the creator, host and producer of Story Worthy, Story Smash the Storytelling Game Show, and...
2012-11-1225 min
Story WorthyShotgun Story Worthy LIVE! with Comedian Jimmy DoreComedian Jimmy Dore and MOTH producer Kerry Armstrong judge 15 storytellers as they play SHOTGUN STORY WORTHY LIVE! The contestants spin the Story Worthy Wheel of Truth and tell a true, 1-minute story on the spot. Join Frank Nicotero, Sharon Houston, Evan Gore, Kevin McGeehan, Bill Ratner, Michael Kass, John Grady, Jessie Kahnweiler, Betty Goldstein, Jennifer Vally, Adam Gropman Brian Farrell, Jackie Marriot, and WINNER Wendy Wilkins! Say it with me- SPIN THAT WHEEL! Each week Hollywood’s most talented people in the entertainment industry share true, personal stories on the Story Worthy Podcast. Story Worthy celebrated 13 years of...
2012-04-161h 08
Story WorthyGary Busey Tried To Make Out With Me with Filmmaker Jessie KahnweilerFilmmaker Jessie Kahnweiler was working as a PA on a movie when she found herself alone with Gary Busey. And then she says- "Gary Busey Tried to Make Out With Me!" Yuck! Plus, Christine and Hannes talk Hollywood and the difficulties of the business. Listen to this Worthy Story BEFORE you move out to LA! Each week Hollywood’s most talented people in the entertainment industry share true, personal stories on the Story Worthy Podcast. Story Worthy celebrated 13 years of podcasting in July 2023 and has over 800 episodes recorded. Christine Blackburn is the creator, host and producer of Sto...
2011-11-2132 min