Back of the Shul

Cheaper than therapy. It's all just jokes. Relax. Be normal.

Topics discussed:

- Menachem & AY's grievances

- Events, Paloozas, and Fests (20:00 probably)

- Tzedakah Shark Tank (40:00 b'erech)

- The kids are disrespectful at the kiddush

- We ask FrumGPT some questions

Mizrach Vant of Camp:
1 activity
1 trip
1 camp food/snack
1 thing we hate
1 misc
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Enjoy the last week of summer, the 3 Weeks start soon.

MV of Foods We Wish Were Kosher

Frum Diners, Talkin' Pawk

Audio issues abound as we welcome on our first listener guest host.

00:00 - Divrei Bracha 

05:01 - Minyan Updates 

18:42 - Shemonah Esrei Thoughts 

34:22 - Mizrach Vant

55:36 - Raffle Winner

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Season 3 of Back of the Shul is about you, the devoted listener. 
00:38-8:45 - We hereby invite you to join us on future episodes of the podcast, but you must be subscribed to our WhatsApp.
9:01-25:04 - Minyan Updates
25:05-40:09 - SE Thoughts
40:10-66:00 - MV of Jewish Accomplishments
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First go subscribe to our YouTube channel. Did that? Great. We discuss beaten-into-the-ground topics such as Mochers Mag, GameStop and more of yesterday’s news (4:30-14:22), WhatsApp frumkeit (14:30-17:00), the biggest “Take Away Your Frum Man Card” (17:30) and other stuff (idk till around 40:00). Mizrach Vant of Purim (40:00-1:25:00) followed by Five Star Reviews (1:25:00-1:29:00). Freilichen/Happy Purim! 

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A lot of technical difficulties, complaining, and general rust in this episode. We start shorthanded (00:01-12:35), Menachem complains a lot (12:35-25:01), throw out some ideas for Heimishe Xmas greetings (25:30-30:01), then wrap up with the Mizrach Vant of Jewish Smells (32:41-61:50).

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We're back with the season finale of our inaugural season, and we're here to answer all your questions about the world's #2 frum podcast. We reflect on how far we've come (not very), and to whence we go (2:03-5:09), followed by Minyan Updates and some weird Shemonah Esrei Thoughts (5:23-15:06). We then answer a bunch of listener-submitted FAQs about the show (15:09-31:34). In honor of Elul, we were joined by Moshe Kolat for the MV of Kabbalos No One Sticks To (35:30-57:53).
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In honor of our 30th episode, we bring back our first-ever guest, @aimhumor, for an entire episode*.  We discuss his foray into podcasting, why people need to stop blaming every little thing on 2020, words Jews shouldn't say in public, how we Jews love when non-Jews say or do Jewish things, and a slew of other topics (1:35-38:18). Shemonah Esrei thoughts include commemorative davening jacket patches and dating future Roshei Yeshiva (39:03-44:45). We then close with the Mizrach Vant of Shul Jerks (46:00-71:39). Not responsible for inaccurate timestamps.

*Until his kid started crying.

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In honor of Tu B'Av, and by popular demand, we've got a ton of dating/shidduchim talk. First, we start by taking a look back at a meaningful Nine Days/Tisha B'Av (2:30-5:47), Minyan Updates (6:28-14:01). Next, we get into Call Her Shadchan/Tu B'Av talk, where the married hosts sit back and let the single guy just go off on his dating experiences, including the wildest shadchan story you'll ever hear (14:30-38:23). We cap the discussion with the Mizrach Vant of Unwritten Dating Rules (38:23-57:24). We then transition into a very informative discussion with the one and only "Bitcoin Rabbi", Rabbi Michael Caras, who unmasks the mystery behind the cryptocurrency (57:24-1:21:00).

The Nine Days are here and we're miserable. Minyan Updates include comparing Nine Days Siyumim and Super Bowl parties and unfortunate business names (2:26-9:01). Menachem's Shemonah Esrei Thought spurs an insightful discussion about serving idols in today's day and age (9:08 - 17:05). We then have a fascinating, wide-ranging interview with world-renowned performer/singing sensation/electric personality Yoni Z, where we discuss his unconventional foray into the music scene, his personal brand of music, influences, and his personal tricks of the trade to impress a Pesach hotel audience (18:01-56:03). We follow that with a HILARIOUS and wildly nostalgic Mizrach Vant of Yeshivish Non-Jewish Artists/Bands (56:05-85:00). Seriously, it's high school all over again. 

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It's summer and that means fun and fasting. Get through the next 18 hours - and commute upstate? with us. Because we know you're just looking to kill time. We introduce a new sponsor - Tam Tams, ever heard of them? - then discuss our love of the 3 Weeks (2:30-6:50). Minyan Updates include plugging another frum podcast and debating 3 Weeks vs Ramadan (7:03-10:30), followed by Shailos U'tshuvos and the shortest Bein Gavra L'gavra ever (10:31-23:50). We then discuss the Mizrach Vant of Fast Day Activities (23:54-40:09), followed by 5-star reviews and a listener voicemail (40:11-52:06). The last 5 minutes got weird. Not responsible for inaccurate timestamps. See episode for more details.

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We're back with an extra-long episode that you must listen to in one sitting. Minyan updates include reaffirming our commitment to you during these challenging/unprecedented/difficult times (1:30-15:12). We introduce a new segment called Shailos U'tshuvos, where we ask questions like who is the most famous non-politician in America (15:30-26:00), and then read some 5-star reviews you guys left us (26:20-28:00). Hilarious interview with frum comedian Eli Lebowicz (28:00-1:10:00), followed by Mizrach Vant of Comedians (1:10:00-1:27:00). Remember, you can only listen to this in one sitting.

We stick up for Passaic (00:06-3:30), give some minyan updates (3:40-5:30), followed by an epic Bein Gavra L'gavra featuring a breakdown of the greatest YWN op-ed (that seems generous) of all time. Great shemonah esrei thoughts (which have you said more: Hamelech Hamishpat or Korbanos?), followed by a very enjoyable Mizrach Vant of Catskills Hotspots (24:05-46:33). We finish it off with a listener voicemail.
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We ask a priest all the questions we as Jews have ever had (1:10-18:30). Wide-ranging, star-studded (sort of) Mizrach Vant of GOATs/goats with R' Shuel Kunda's (a"h) great-nephew (18:31-36:56). Not responsible for inaccurate time stamps.

Corona is awful, and so is the virus. Your Erev Shabbos background noise begins with a beer-shaming session (1:25-6:00), minyan updates with a deeply personal story (6:00-8:50), followed by a Check Your Litvish (8:51-15:30) and a spirited MV of Shabbos Party foods (16:00-28:30). We cap it off with the first-ever Rando Run in podcasting history (28:35-39:00).

We somberly reflect on the events of last week and encourage everyone to #checkyourlitvish (0:20-5:00). We then discuss some Minyan Updates (5:05-10:00), followed by a brain-buster of a Shemonah Esrei Thought (10:01-15:00) and some podcast updates (15:00-16:50).  We then introduce our Rov and ask him some hard-hitting shailos (17:00-35:30), followed by a scandal-ridden Mizrach Vant of Rishonim (35:30-52:30). Not responsible for inaccurate time stamps.

Save your learning for later and get ready for Matan Torah with us. We have a HIGHLY CONTENTIOUS new segment of Bein Gavra L'gavra (2:10-15:30), including a scorching hot Shavuos take by Shlomo. Next we interview the hilarious @aimhumor for (15:45 - 30:00) who also joins us for a Mizrach Vant of Jewish Names No One Uses Anymore (30:01-50:00).

Minyanim are now legal (sort of) and we couldn't be more excited. Topics include: Corona minyan etiquette, Mizrach Vant of Shul Thrills, and a rather dark Shemonah Esrei thought.