Best Drew Kaplan Podcasts (2025)

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Shmaltz Brewing Transitions Through Experimentation, featuring Rabbi Jesse Epstein [The Jewish Drinking Show, episode #176] 43:31

7d ago43:31

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Introduction Having previously featured Shmaltz Brewing Company founder, Jesse Cowan, to discuss the first quarter-century of the company on episode 117 of The Jewish Drinking Show, on that episode, Cowan introduced Jesse Epstein as the new owner of the company. Returning to The Jewish Drinking Show, Epstein is now an ordained rabbi and lays out hi…

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A Kosher Wine Concierge Service in Israel, featuring Eli Freedman [The Jewish Drinking Show episode #175] 37:03

14d ago37:03

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The newest episode of The Jewish Drinking Show features Eli Freedman speaking on a fascinating kosher wine concierge service in Israel, Cork & Cellar, as well as the newest aspect of this business, the Cork & Cellar Wine Club. Support the show Thank you for listening! If you have any questions, suggestions, or more, feel free to reach out at Drew@J…

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AI, Innovation and The Internet of Flags with Kevin Shatzkamer of Microsoft 22:53

20d ago22:53

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In this energetic and insightful episode of Innovators of Things, Jillian Kaplan welcomes Kevin Shatzkamer, a leader with one of the most dynamic careers in telecom, cloud, and AI. From early days at Cisco to innovation leadership roles at Dell, Google, and now Microsoft, Kevin has been at the forefront of digital transformation—and has the patents…

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Shul Kiddushes, featuring Prof. Michal Shaul [The Jewish Drinking Show, episode #174] 36:51

21d ago36:51

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Intro Having previously welcomed Professor Michal Shaul to discuss kiddush clubs on the 124th episode of The Jewish Drinking Show, Prof. Shaul has since published an article, "Happy Hour: The Communal Kiddush and Its Roles in the Synagogue World", Jewish Culture and History, Vol. 25, Iss. 3 (2024) (published online in October 2023), as well as a He…

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From tinkering to edge AI with Matthew Keever of Telit 25:04

27d ago25:04

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What happens when a kid who fixes broken toys and VCRs grows up to build AI-powered safety systems in factories? You get Matthew Keever, an IoT engineer whose innovation journey started young—and hasn’t slowed down since. In this episode of Innovators of Things, Jillian Kaplan talks with Matthew about his path into the world of IoT, the role of cur…

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Dark Factories and Bright Ideas with Drew Allen 33:02

1M ago33:02

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In this episode, Jillian Kaplan chats with Drew Allen, the CEO of Grace Technologies—and a direct descendant of Samuel Morse—to unpack what innovation means across generations. Drew shares how his family’s legacy of invention and creativity led him to blend hardware, software, and IoT into one of the most forward-thinking companies in industrial au…

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Fail Forward: The Mindset That Drives Innovation with Marjorie Abdelkrime 22:59

1M ago22:59

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In this inspiring episode, Jillian Kaplan speaks with Marjorie Abdelkrime, a seasoned technology leader who has built her career by challenging norms, empowering others, and innovating from the inside out. From her early days learning code on a Commodore 64 to leading customer success at VMware, Marjorie shares the deeply personal and professional …

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Power Over Distance: The Future of Wireless Energy with Dr. Charles Greene 30:45

2M ago30:45

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In this episode, Jillian Kaplan sits down with Dr. Charles Greene, a true pioneer in wireless power transfer and the driving force behind innovation at Powercast Corporation. With more than 100 patents to his name, Dr. Greene shares how he transformed RFID research into a groundbreaking solution for battery-free, long-range wireless power. You’ll h…

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Turning ideas into impact with Todd Edmunds 21:56

2M ago21:56

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In this episode, Jillian Kaplan talks with Todd Edmunds, a lifelong technologist and current CTO, about the creative spirit that drives his innovation—from industrial IoT to life-changing accessibility solutions. Todd shares how a childhood curiosity for light switches sparked a decades-long journey of building, rethinking, and improving both the w…

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Teenagers in Hospitals in Israel on Purim, featuring Dr. Eric Scheier [The Jewish Drinking Show, episode #173] 26:57

2M ago26:57

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While Purim is a special occasion to celebrate, especially through drinking, unfortunately, teenagers not drink alcohol on Purim, but even to excess. Sometimes, this excess on Purim lands them in the hospital, especially in Israel. To discuss this matter further on the 173rd episode of The Jewish Drinking Show is Dr. Eric Scheier, who is the Direct…

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From Wired to Wireless: Innovating Building Automation with Fabio Zaniboni 30:21

3M ago30:21

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In this episode, Jillian Kaplan sits down with Fabio Zaniboni, an innovator and entrepreneur with a rich global background, to discuss his journey in technology and innovation. Fabio shares how his experiences growing up across different continents shaped his approach to problem-solving and adaptability. He dives into the founding of BubblyNet and …

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Women Drinking on Purim? featuring Rabbanit Debbie Zimmerman [The Jewish Drinking Show, episode #172] 45:46

3M ago45:46

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Introduction Despite the numerous published episodes of The Jewish Drinking Show regarding Purim, one topic we haven't discussed is that of women drinking on Purim. To discuss this topic on the 172nd episode of The Jewish Drinking Show is Rabbanit Debbie Zimmerman. Biographical Statement of Guest Rabbanit Zimmerman is a meshivat halakha, a graduate…

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The AI Revolution: Innovation, History & the Future with Jared Carl 27:34

3M ago27:34

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Jillian Kaplan welcomes Jared Carl, an AI and technology expert with over 30 years in the industry, to discuss his unconventional journey into tech. Jared shares how he transitioned from call center troubleshooting to consulting, system administration, and eventually AI innovation. He also talks about the importance of continuous learning and how h…

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Wine and Drinking in the Book of Daniel, featuring Prof. Caryn Tamber-Rosenau [The Jewish Drinking Show episode #171] 36:19

3M ago36:19

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Introduction The biblical book of Daniel has a couple of fascinating drinking stories in it, so much so that the 171st episode of The Jewish Drinking Show features a discussion on it. The featured guest on this episode to discuss this topic is returning guest to the show, Prof. Caryn Tamber-Rosenau. Biography of Guest Prof. Tamber-Rosenau is an ass…

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Biblical Beverages, featuring Professor John Anthony Dunne [The Jewish Drinking Show episode #170] 44:57

3M ago44:57

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Introduction With a variety of different alcoholic beverages in the Bible, what are they, besides wine? To discuss this topic for the 170th episode of The Jewish Drinking Show is Professor John Anthony Dunne, who has a forthcoming book out on drinking in the Bible. Biography of the Guest Professor John Anthony Dunne completed a PhD in New Testament…

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The Jew Who Owned George Dickel Whisky, featuring Clay Shwab [The Jewish Drinking Show Episode #169] 38:34

4M ago38:34

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Introduction While George Dickel is currently the second-largest distillery in Tennessee, at one time, the George Dickel brand was the largest Tennessee Whisky when it was owned by Victor Emmanuel “Manny” Shwab, who was born and raised as a Jew. To shed some light on this history, the 169th episode of The Jewish Drinking Show features one of his gr…

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Innovating with Precision: Mike Malone on Systems Integration, IoT, and Fail-Forward Success 24:47

4M ago24:47

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Episode Summary: In this episode of Innovators of Things, host Jillian Kaplan speaks with Mike Malone, Principal Consultant and Co-Owner of Technotects, about his extensive career in systems integration, IoT solutions, and innovation. Mike shares his journey from founding his first company at 16 to becoming a leader in contract R&D, intelligent edg…

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Drunken Shema [The Jewish Drinking Show episode #168] 38:28

4M ago38:28

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Introduction While exploring drunkenness in the Talmud Yerushalmi in episode #163 of The Jewish Drinking Show, it was fascinating to read that saying the Shema might be problematic. As such, the 168th episode of The Jewish Drinking Show explores an historical overview of halakhic writings on the topic of saying Shema while drunk. Source Sheet The s…

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Climbing the Innovation Mountain: Alistair Fulton on IoT, Ecosystems, and Driving Outcomes 31:00

4M ago31:00

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In this episode of Innovators of Things, host Jillian Kaplan interviews Alistair Fulton, a seasoned innovator with a rich history in IoT, telecommunications, and product development. Alistair shares his journey from non-technical beginnings to leading innovation at major companies like Microsoft, Hitachi, and Semtech. Known for his work in developi…

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Drunken Birkat HaMazon [The Jewish Drinking Show episode #167] 37:48

4M ago37:48

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Introduction While exploring drunkenness in the Talmud Yerushalmi in episode #163 of The Jewish Drinking Show, it was fascinating to read that blessing the birkat hamazon might be problematic. As such, the 167th episode of The Jewish Drinking Show explores an historical overview of halakhic writings on the topic of blessing birkat hamazon while dru…

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Drunkenness in the Babylonian Talmud, Part 2 [The Jewish Drinking Show episode 166] 34:51

5M ago34:51

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Support the show Thank you for listening! If you have any questions, suggestions, or more, feel free to reach out at [email protected] l'chaim!By Drew Kaplan

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Bridging Innovation Gaps: Scott Waller on Private 5G, Edge AI, and Real-World Solutions 29:18

5M ago29:18

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In this episode of Innovators of Things, host Jillian Kaplan sits down with Scott Waller, CTO of Khasm Labs, to explore how his team is bridging the gap between innovative startups and enterprise-scale adoption. Scott shares his journey from corporate roles at Cisco and Microsoft to founding an IoT startup, and now leading a lab that accelerates th…

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Forecasting the Future: Innovation, Foresight, and Adaptation with Christina Patsioura from GSMA Intelligence 25:37

6M ago25:37

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In this episode of Innovators of Things, host Jillian Kaplan sits down with Christina Patsioura, an IoT and foresight expert from GSMA Intelligence. Christina shares her unique journey from studying mechanical engineering in Greece to working at the forefront of IoT and technology foresight. She provides insights into how foresight and analysis hel…

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Drunkenness in the Babylonian Talmud, Part 1 [The Jewish Drinking Show episode 165] 42:19

6M ago42:19

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Introduction Ever wondered how our Talmudic rabbis discussed or otherwise considered drunkenness? The 165th episode of The Jewish Drinking Show considers drunkenness in earlier sources in the Babylonian Talmud. Source Sheet The source sheet for this episode is available here. Time Stamps 0:00 Welcome 0:12 Introduction 0:50 Tannaitic Texts on Drunke…

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Innovating the Future of Lithium Batteries: Sustainability, IoT, and AI with J-F Marchand of UgoWork 21:25

6M ago21:25

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In this episode of Innovators of Things, host Jillian Kaplan interviews J-F Marchand, Director of Marketing at UgoWork, a trailblazing company revolutionizing lithium-ion batteries for forklifts and material handling. J-F shares insights into UgoWork’s journey from its university lab origins to becoming a leader in green technology, IoT-enabled bat…

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Drunkenness in the Talmud Yerushalmi [The Jewish Drinking Show episode 164] 36:34

6M ago36:34

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Introduction Ever wondered how our Talmudic rabbis discussed or otherwise considered drunkenness? The 164th episode of The Jewish Drinking Show considers drunkenness in the Talmud Yerushalmi. Source Sheet The source sheet for this episode is available here. “Drinks and Discussion”-style Episodes This episode is the tenth "Drinks and Discussion"-sty…

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Drunkenness in Early Rabbinic Literature [The Jewish Drinking Show, Episode 163] 38:47

7M ago38:47

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Introduction Ever wondered how our early rabbis discussed or otherwise considered drunkenness? The 163rd episode of The Jewish Drinking Show considers drunkenness in the Mishnah, the Tosefta, and Midreshei Halakhah. Source Sheets Source sheets for this episode are available: Drunkenness in the Mishnah Drunkenness in the Tosefta Drunkenness in Midre…

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OCD, Comedy, and Cannabis with Mike Glazer 49:52

7M ago49:52

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This week, Dr. Drew talks with comedian and writer Mike Glazer, whose journey has taken him from the roller hockey rink to the comedy stage. Mike shares insights into his experiences with mental health, including struggles with OCD, depression, and family challenges. He opens up about shifting from partying tales to more introspective stand-up, as …

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Drunkenness in the Bible, featuring Dr. Rebekah Welton [The Jewish Drinking Show episode #162] 50:17

7M ago50:17

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Introduction Ever wondered about what the Bible has to say about drunkenness? That's exactly what host Rabbi Drew chats about with guest Dr. Rebekah Welton on the 162nd episode of The Jewish Drinking Show. Brief Biography of the Guest Dr. Rebekah Welton is a lecturer in Hebrew Bible at the University of Exeter in the UK. Her monograph, He is a Glut…

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Vinnie Tortorich on Keto, Filmmaking, and the Fight Against Big Food 51:50

7M ago51:50

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This week, Dr. Drew welcomes back fitness expert and documentary filmmaker Vinnie Tortorich to discuss the ever-evolving world of health and nutrition. Vinnie shares updates on his latest documentary, Dirty Keto, and dives into the challenges of distributing a film that exposes the food industry’s deceptive marketing tactics. They also reflect on t…

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Addiction, Accountability, and the Power of DNA with Bob Forrest 54:39

7M ago54:39

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This week, Dr. Drew welcomes back musician and addiction counselor, Bob Forrest, for a candid discussion on addiction, recovery, and personal growth. Bob opens up about his son’s emerging music career, the challenges of parenting, and his wife’s battle with addiction and postpartum depression. Together, they explore the evolving landscape of addict…

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Dukhening Under the Influence [The Jewish Drinking Show episode 161] 35:57

7M ago35:57

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Introduction With this season featuring the majority of providing of the priestly blessing amongst many diasporic Ashkenazic communities, the 161st episode of The Jewish Drinking Show focusses on providing this blessing under the influence of alcohol - what are the parameters for doing so? Sources Textual sources for this episode are available onli…

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The Political Bias Infiltrating Mental Health with Dr. Andrew Hartz 50:59

7M ago50:59

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This week, Dr. Drew talks with Dr. Andrew Hartz, founder of the Open Therapy Institute, about the growing influence of political bias in the mental health field. Dr. Hartz explains how therapy has shifted away from being patient-centered, with an increasing number of therapists imposing their political ideologies during sessions. They discuss how t…

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The Prescription for Loneliness with Julia Hotz 53:05

8M ago53:05

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This week, Dr. Drew talks to journalist and author Julia Hotz. Julia shares insights from her book, The Connection Cure, exploring how loneliness affects our health as severely as smoking 15 cigarettes a day. Together with Dr. Drew, they unpack the concept of "social prescribing"—a revolutionary approach where doctors prescribe activities like volu…

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Best of Episode: Dr. Eugene Lipov 50:38

8M ago50:38

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This week Dr. Drew talks to physician and researcher Dr. Eugene Lipov. They discuss PTSD and the research that could change the way we treat PTSD symptoms. His book, "The Invisible Machine", is available now.Book on Amazon: www.amazon.com/Invisible-Machine-Startling-Scientific-Breakthrough/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Califor…

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Engineering the Future: Heath Marvin on IoT, AI, and Solving Big Problems 26:36

8M ago26:36

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In this episode of Innovators of Things, host Jillian Kaplan sits down with Heath Marvin, the head of engineering at Very Technology, to explore his extensive career in the IoT (Internet of Things) space. Heath shares his journey from working on semiconductors and touchscreens in the early 2000s to leading product development for companies like Sim…

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Drinking in the Guide for the Perplexed, featuring Rabbi Dr. Phillip Lieberman [The Jewish Drinking Show episode 160] 48:35

8M ago48:35

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Introduction Having previously welcomed Rabbi Dr. Phil Lieberman to The Jewish Drinking Show for the geonic terms for alcoholic beverages, we welcome him back for the 160th episode of the show to discuss wine, drinking, and drunkenness in Maimonides' Guide for the Perplexed. Biography of Guest Rabbi Dr. Lieberman is a social, economic, and legal hi…

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The Healing Power of Sound with Jeralyn Glass 51:20

8M ago51:20

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This week, Dr. Drew talks to singer and sound healing expert Jeralyn Glass. Jeralyn shares her remarkable journey from Broadway and opera stages to her work with crystal singing bowls, a practice she turned to in order to help process her own grief. Together, they discuss how sound therapy can alleviate deep emotional pain, reduce stress, and promo…

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Unpacking OCD Part 2 with Dr. Patrick McGrath 49:38

8M ago49:38

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This week, Dr. Drew has a follow-up discussion with Dr. Patrick McGrath, Chief Clinical Officer at NOCD, a leading platform for virtual OCD therapy. Dr. McGrath describes the complexities of treating Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and related conditions, such as hoarding, body-focused repetitive behaviors, and trichotillomania (hair-pulling). …

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Rav Moshe's Teshuvot on Whiskey, featuring Rabbi Dov Linzer [The Jewish Drinking Show Episode 159] 49:59

8M ago49:59

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Introduction One text that gets mentioned in conversations I have with fellow whiskey-drinkers is the responsum or responsa of Rabbi Moshe Feinstein. Commonly referred to as Rav Moshe, he was an important 20th century rabbi with a significant impact on the practices of Orthodox Jews, in general, and American Orthodox Jews, in particular. In a trilo…

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Unpacking OCD with Dr. Patrick McGrath 55:55

9M ago55:55

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This week, Dr. Drew talks to Dr. Patrick McGrath, Chief Clinical Officer at NOCD, as they discuss the complexities of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and its related conditions. Dr. McGrath sheds light on the challenges of diagnosing and treating OCD, the benefits of exposure and response prevention therapy, and how virtual therapy has transfor…

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The L'ḥayyim Episode, Featuring Rabbi Dr. Zvi Ron [The Jewish Drinking Show Episode 158] 38:17

9M ago38:17

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Introduction The newest episode of The Jewish Drinking Show explores a common Jewish drinking expression - l'chaim/l'ḥayyim! Based off of his article “L-Ḥayyim”, Ḥakirah 31 (2022): 345-355, Rabbi Dr. Zvi Ron returns to the show (having previously appeared on the show to discuss spilling out drops of wine at the Passover Seder) to discuss saying לח…

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Best of Episode: Jennie Crooks 50:45

9M ago50:45

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This week Dr. Drew talks to psychotherapist and anxiety specialist Jennie Crooks. Jennie and Drew discuss recovery, attachment styles, anxiety and exposure therapy. West Coast Anxiety: https://www.instagram.com/westcoastanxietySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-i…

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Shiloh Winery, featuring Amichai Luria [The Jewish Drinking Show episode 157] 37:24

9M ago37:24

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In the 157th episode of The Jewish Drinking Show, we visit Amichai Luria, the winemaker for Shiloh Winery to hear about the winery🍷 Support the show Thank you for listening! If you have any questions, suggestions, or more, feel free to reach out at [email protected] l'chaim!By Rabbi Drew Kaplan/Amichai Luria

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The Trojan Horse of Addiction with William C. Moyers 50:58

9M ago50:58

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This week Dr. Drew talks to William Moyers, a leading advocate for addiction recovery and mental health. They explore the challenges facing the 12-step program, the genetic predisposition to addiction, and common obstacles in the recovery process. The conversation also tackles the stigma surrounding Suboxone use in recovery communities. Additionall…

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Israel's First Vineyard-as-a-Service: Anava Vineyards, featuring Nadav Jesselson [The Jewish Drinking Show Episode #156] 41:44

9M ago41:44

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The 156th episode of The Jewish Drinking Show features Nadav Jesselson, co-founder and general manager of Anava Vineyards, speaks on Israel's first "vineyard as a service". Support the show Thank you for listening! If you have any questions, suggestions, or more, feel free to reach out at [email protected] l'chaim!…

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The Radical Harm Reduction World with Jared Klickstein 50:53

9M ago50:53

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This week, Dr. Drew sits down with author Jared Klickstein to discuss his new book Crooked Smile, which chronicles his journey from addiction and homelessness to recovery. They explore the complexities of mental health laws, the realities of the non-profit industrial complex, the concept of love addiction, what it takes to survive in prison, and th…

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Customer-Centric IoT Solutions: Insights from Rently’s COO Andre Sanchez 32:02

10M ago32:02

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In this episode of the “Innovators of Things” podcast, hosted by Jillian Kaplan, we dive into the fascinating journey of Andre Sanchez, the Chief Operating Officer at Rently. Join us as Andre shares his unconventional path from the world of science to becoming a key player in the IoT and proptech industry. Key Highlights: • Andre’s Journey: Andre r…

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Decoding Trump Derangement Syndrome with Thomas Pappas & Rachel Morin 48:38

10M ago48:38

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This week, Dr. Drew interviews Thomas Pappas and Rachel Morin, authors of "Trump Derangement Syndrome: A Psychological Analysis of Leftist Ideology." They discuss the left's propaganda machine, the concept of external locus of control, the factors leading to the left’s extremism, and the lessons learned from the French elections. Please support the…

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What Does Full Recovery Look Like? Featuring Jason Wahler and Keenan Diamond 1:01:29

10M ago1:01:29

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This week, Dr. Drew talks to Jason Wahler and Keenan Diamond about addiction and the recovery process. They explore exposure therapy, the surrender process, and provide updates on how the cast of Laguna Beach is doing. They also discuss what families should look for when selecting recovery facilities. Additionally, they talk about Sobrsafe, a trans…

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