Jan 28, 2022
After taking a spin through celebrity genealogy with Pamela Adlon and Kathryn Hahn who co-starred in the latest episode of "Finding Your Roots," the Bagels tackle Jewish erasure in "How I Met Your Mother/Father" and in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (in advance of the forthcoming "Moon Knight" TV show on Disney+). Plus,...
Jan 21, 2022
Years ago, "The Wonder Years" featured a bar mitzvah episode; it was one of the most prominent examples of on-screen Jewish ritual done well. Now "The Wonder Years" has been rebooted, and aired a bar mitzvah episode of its own. So we're thrilled to welcome special guest Yael Galena—who wrote the episode!—for the...
Jan 14, 2022
The Bagels spend some time remembering Bob Saget's legacy as a standup comedian, "Full House"'s Danny Tanner and host of "America's Funniest Home Videos." Lots of recommendations this week, from Esther's guest-podding on the "Law & Order: S-Re-View" podcast to talk about their Jewy episode (starring Jason Biggs,...
Jan 7, 2022
The Bagels kick-off 2022 by facing a different kind of entertainment awards season, with barely-there Golden Globes and other awards shows scrambling to recalibrate because of Omicron. Erin and Esther discuss the 'Jewface' conversation which hit the UK theater scene, and how Harry Potter unexpectedly took a central role...