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.
Episodes
10 episodes
We're proud Soviet Jews, here's why...
In this episode of Highly Jewish we have Stella Inger Escobedo, an American television news anchor and reporter who works at One America News Network. She was formerly at KFMB, the CBS affiliate in San Diego where she was the morning and aftern...
Steve Hilton breaks down his plan for California.
Steve Hilton shares his vision for California 🇺🇸From economic reform to rebuilding opportunity, he lays out what he’d change if elected.Big ideas. Big ambitions.What do you think? 👇
Honest Journalism: No spin, No agenda. Just the truth with Jacki Karsh
Jacki Karsh is an American media personality and activist. In 2025, she launched the Karsh Journalism Fellowship, a fellowship created with the stated goal of helping Israel win an "information war. Watch and listen to her story in full with Ta...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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.
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 ...