Highly Jewish
Highly Jewish is a podcast hosted by Tanya, filmed on the move in the car as Tanya drives around LA with guests for candid, wide-ranging conversations.
Each episode unfolds on the road, creating a spontaneous, unfiltered space where real talk happens in real time. From navigating Jewish identity and life in the LGBTQ+ community to politics, food, culture, and everything in between, Tanya steers conversations that are honest, curious, and unapologetically real.
Highly Jewish brings together a diverse mix of guests shaping today’s conversations. Expect raw stories, sharp perspectives, laughs, disagreements, and moments of connection.
Podcasting since 2026 • 7 episodes
Highly Jewish
Latest Episodes
Extremism, Freedom, and Pride. Matthew Nouriel’s story Part 2
Part two of this powerful and deeply personal conversation. In this episode Matthew Nouriel shares his journey from growing up around extremist ideology to discovering his own voice, freedom, and identity. His story explores the difficult...
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Episode 6
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38:00
Extremism, Freedom, and Pride. Matthew Nouriel’s story Part 1
In this powerful and deeply personal conversation, Matthew Nouriel shares his journey from growing up around extremist ideology to discovering his own voice, freedom, and identity. His story explores the difficult path of challenging bel...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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45:54
Big Time Jewish: James Maslow on Fame, Faith & Fighting Antisemitism
What happens when pop stardom meets unapologetic Jewish identity?In this powerful episode of Big Time Jewish, James Maslow joins Tanya on the Highly Jewish podcast for an honest conversation about fame, faith, and standing up to antisem...
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Episode 5
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53:19
Jonah Platt on Israel, Being Jewish in America, Politics & the “Weed Club” Conversation
What does it really mean to stand up for Israel, speak openly about being Jewish in America, challenge politics — and yes… talk about a weed club?In this raw and honest conversation, Jonah Platt holds nothing back. 🇮🇱Identity. Coura...
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Episode 4
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50:44
Conservative In a Woke State: My California Reality - Episode 3 with Elizabeth Barcohana
In Episode 3, I sit down with Elizabeth Barcohana to talk candidly about navigating life, work, and identity in one of the most politically progressive states in the U.S. From social pressure and self-censorship to finding your voice when it fe...
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Episode 3
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