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 • 4 episodes
Highly Jewish
Latest Episodes
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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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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What It's Like Being an Openly Gay Iranian Right Now: Reza Farahan
In this episode, I sit down with Reza Farahan to talk about something very few people are willing to discuss honestly: being an open gay Iranian, what's happening inside Iran right now, and how that collides with Israel, identity, and freedom.
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Episode 2
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Raising Jewish Kids Now: Amanda Markowitz
In our first episode of this brand new Highly Jewish podcast, presenter Tanya invites long term friend Amanda Markowitz for a drive around LA. In this podcast they talk about being proud Jews in today's world, having grandparents that survived ...
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Episode 1
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