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Who The Folk?! Podcast
This is the Podcast home of TC Jewfolk's Who The Folk?! Podcast. Hear from interesting Members of the Tribe from all over the Minneapolis and St. Paul area.
Episodes
Who The Folk?! PodcastRachel Canfield and Dani Kaplan
This week I talk to Rachel Canfield and Dani Kaplan, two of the founders of the “Jewish Parent Book Club,” created to discuss the book “The Anxious Generation”…
Who The Folk?! PodcastDeborah Getsug
This week I’m thrilled to talk to my friend and new colleague Deborah Getsug, the new Folklab manager at Jewfolk. We talk about her journey in various…
Who The Folk?! PodcastPeter Zelle
This week I talk to artist Peter Zelle in his home studio space. We talk about what his path to art looked like, when he started working with glass, and how he…
Who The Folk?! PodcastSharon Rosenberg Scholl
This week I talk to Sharon Rosenberg Scholl, the new education and engagement manager at Jewish Family and Children's Service of Minnesota. we talk about her…
Who The Folk?! PodcastVicki Pieser
This week I talk to Vicki Pieser, author of the book “Jews in Germantown: The Diaspora in Brown County, Minnesota.” We talk about storytelling, growing up and…
Who The Folk?! PodcastWho The Folk?! Sophie Homberger
It’s a new year, new intro music and new co-worker to introduce to the community! This week I’m thrilled to talk to Sophie Homberger, Jewfolk’s audience growth…
Who The Folk?! PodcastSari Lennick & Andrew Zuckerman
This week I talk with screenwriter and director Andrew Zuckerman, and actress Sari Lennick about their new movie Good Sport, which is premiering at the Edina…
Who The Folk?! PodcastLenny Gale
This week I talk to small business owner Lenny Gale. We talk about how he and his wife started Blending For Good, running an ethically-driven company, and…
Who The Folk?! PodcastRabbi Rebecca Kamil
This week I talk to chaplain Rabbi Rebecca Kamil. We talk about her new chaplaincy practice, Family Caregiver Support Services, why she chose to be a chaplain…
Who The Folk?! PodcastDale Bluestein
This week I talk to videographer Dale Bluestein. We talk about his how he got into video production, his fascinating new documentary 1564 Stories, and the…
Who The Folk?! PodcastDylan Singer
This week I talk to Dylan Singer, the new associate director of Minnesota Hillel. We talk about his path back to Hillel, his time in leadership as a student at…
Who The Folk?! PodcastJordana Green
This week I talk to WCCO talk show host Jordana Green. We talked about how she got into journalism, the current media landscape, and MCing the June 22nd…
Who The Folk?! PodcastIrina Vaynerman
This week I talk to Irina Vaynerman, a civil rights lawyer and co-founder of Groundwork Legal. We talk about her new, non-profit initiative, what it was like…
Who The Folk?! PodcastRabbanit Dalia Davis
This week I talk to Rabbanit Dalia Davis. We talk about her new FolkLab class, Pastoral Parsha, which starts May 27, the work she does for Svivah, and learn…
Who The Folk?! PodcastHowie Milstein
This week I talk to Howie Milstein about his new book: You Don’t Know Shit: The Joy of Bewilderment. We talk about how the book came about, what good and bad…
Who The Folk?! PodcastAbbe Blacker
This week I talk to Abbe Blacker, the founder and owner of the Minneapolis Mah Jongg Club in Edina. We talk what led her to open up her new club, how Jews…
Who The Folk?! PodcastLeah Temkin
This week, I talk to Leah Temkin, the director of career services at Jewish Family and Children’s Service of Minnesota. We talk about how she got started in…
Who The Folk?! PodcastLacie Saltzmann
This week I’m joined by a special guest host, my daughter and gymnastics superfan Emma as we talk with Minnesota freshman gymnast Lacie Saltzmann. We talk…
Who The Folk?! PodcastNicole Baron
This week I talk to wedding planner Nicole Baron. We talk about her winding journey to this industry, the variety of weddings she’s planned and officiated, and…
Who The Folk?! PodcastRafa Kern
This week I talk to Rafa Kern. We talk about his journey from a culturally Jewish family in Brazil to becoming an educator and scholar of Jewish texts, how he…
Who The Folk?! PodcastAlex Lubet
This week I talk to Alex Lubet a professor of composition at the University of Minnesota School of Music. We talk about his class at the upcoming Engage!…
Who The Folk?! PodcastSarajane Landun
This week I talk to Sarajane Landun, an event planner and the owner of SJL Events. We talk about how she got into the event planning business, why she loves…
Who The Folk?! PodcastDave Snyder
This week I talk to longtime community organizer David Snyder. We talk about the work he’s doing to help the Twin Cities Immigrant communities, how he got his…
Who The Folk?! PodcastChef David Fhima
This week I talk to chef and restaurateur David Fhima. We talk about where his cooking roots come from, the eclectic array of cuisines at his restaurants, and…
Who The Folk?! PodcastHannah MacKenzie-Margulies
This week I talk to dancer and choreographer Hannah MacKenzie-Margulies. We talk about her new venture, Little Tanz Theater, trying to make it as a…
Who The Folk?! PodcastAdam Bohanan
Welcome to this week’s Who The Folk?! Podcast, I’m Lonny Goldsmith the editor of TC Jewfolk. This week I talk to musician Adam Bohanan. We talk about the…
Who The Folk?! PodcastSteven Mayer
This week I talk social scientist and author Steven Mayer about his new book My Father Against The Nazis. We talk about tracing family history, what learned…
Who The Folk?! PodcastMatt Goldman
This week I talk to Emmy Award-winning TV Writer and novelist Matt Goldman. We talk about the fifth book in the Nils Shapiro crime series, Dark Humor, how he…
Who The Folk?! PodcastJesse Jacobs
This week I talk to urologist and comedian Jesse Jacobs. We talk about how he got started in both medicine and comedy, getting reps to get better at both jobs…
Who The Folk?! PodcastRachel Ganani
This week I talk to Rachel Ganani, an attorney who currently serves as the Chief of Staff at the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. We talk about what she…
Who The Folk?! PodcastRav Michaela Brown
This week I talk to Rav Michaela Brown, the Jewish chaplain at Carleton College and St. Olaf College, both in Northfield, Minnesota. We talk about what brought…
Who The Folk?! PodcastJack Shink
This week I talk to Jack Shink. We talk how Jack overcame significant health challenges to start his own business, where his interest in working with…
Who The Folk?! PodcastJohanna Hyman
This week I talk to Johanna Hyman, attorney, Jewfolk board member and a candidate for the Hopkins School Board. We talk about why she’s running for office…
Who The Folk?! PodcastAaron Black
This week I talk to Aaron Black, a candidate for the Golden Valley City Council. We talk about what led him to run for office, the work he’s done on the city’s…
Who The Folk?! PodcastMolly Rosenblatt
This week I talk to Molly Rosenblatt, Jewfolk’s new journalist and audience engagement editor. We talk about Molly’s start in journalism, traveling the country…
Who The Folk?! PodcastSusie Kaufman
This week I talk with Susie Kaufman, who is running for a seat on the St. Louis Park School Board. We talk about why she’s running for office, her advocacy…
Who The Folk?! PodcastLawrence Badzin
this week we have a special episode with Lawrence Badzin, a Minneapolis native who made Aliyah to Israel in 2002 but is helping bring the exhibit Through Their…
Who The Folk?! PodcastEric Mandel
This week I talk to Eric Mandel, an attorney and candidate for the Hopkins School Board. We talk about what inspired Eric to run for office, what challenges he…
Who The Folk?! PodcastStephanie Iskhakov
This week I talk to Stephanie Iskhakov. We talk about her work at Chabad on Campus at the University of Minnesota, how the organization helped forge her Jewish…
Who The Folk?! PodcastRyan London Levin
This week I talk to Actor Ryan London Levin. We talk about his role in the upcoming presentation of Treasure Island at Children’s Theatre Company, the Jewish…
Who The Folk?! PodcastMiles Lerner
This week, I talk to Miles Lerner, a city council candidate in St. Louis Park's Ward 3. We talk about what inspired him to get into the race, what he’s learned…
Who The Folk?! PodcastMarissa Bader
This week we talk to award-winning children’s book author Marissa Bader. We talk about her new children’s book ‘Saturdays with Gramps,’ the role her family…
Who The Folk?! PodcastAlyssa Golob
This week we talk Alyssa Golob, the executive director of Helping Paws. We talk about her organization was touched by tragic assassination of a beloved…
Who The Folk?! PodcastSami Saltzman Savin
This week I talk with educator Sami Saltzman Savin. We talk about her work at the Jewish non-profit Sacred Spaces, finding opportunities that combine her…
Who The Folk?! PodcastSarah Routman
This week we talk with author, artist and laugh-enthusiast Sarah Routman. We talk about her book “Discover the Power of Laughter,” which she co-authored with…
Who The Folk?! PodcastRabbi John Carrier
This week I talk with Rabbi John Carrier. We talk his journey from to both Judaism and the rabbinate, why he tends to enjoy being an educator vs. on the…
Who The Folk?! PodcastJared Kaufman
Welcome to this week’s Who The Folk?! Podcast, I’m Lonny Goldsmith, the editor of TC Jewfolk. This week I talk to journalist, cheesemonger and printmaker Jared…
Who The Folk?! PodcastMelissa Rappaport Schifman and Jim Schifman
This week I talk with Melissa (Lissie) Rappaport Schifman and Jim Schifman, the husband-and-wife team behind Project Hive Pet Company. We talk about what led…
Who The Folk?! PodcastGeoff Sudit
This week I talk with Geoff Sudit, an orthodontist and owner of Mint Orthodontics in in the Linden Hills neighborhood of Minneapolis. We talk about the…
Who The Folk?! PodcastJanessa Prawer
This week I talk with Janessa Prower, who is returning to be a storyteller in the second annual Minnesota Mammalehs: Stories From The Tribe show. Janessa gives…
Who The Folk?! PodcastKatie Kline
This week I talk with Katie Kline, the senior director of Jewish arts and culture at the Minnesota JCC. We talk about settling into the new role, the challenge…
Who The Folk?! PodcastJon Geffen
This week we talk with attorney Jon Geffen about the remarkable law firm/education program he leads called The Legal Revolution. We talk about his journey…
Who The Folk?! PodcastAdam Garen
This week, I talk to Financial adviser and Jewish community volunteer at-large Adam Garen. We talk about his journey back to Minnesota and his current line of…
Who The Folk?! PodcastSimon Glaser
This week I talk to teacher and political candidate Simon Glaser. We talk about what inspired him to run for office, how he addressed his candidacy with…
Who The Folk?! PodcastCole Hanson
Episode 300!! This week I talk to Cole Hanson, who’s a candidate in the Ward 4 special election for the St. Paul City Council. We talk about what inspired him…
Who The Folk?! PodcastAndrew Rosendorf
This week I talk to Andrew Rosendorf, the new director of Wellsprings and new play development at Six Points Theater. We talk about what inspired to join Six…
Who The Folk?! PodcastFreddie Weisberg and Char Cohodes
This week I talk to Freddie Weisberg and Char Cohodes, the founders of Old School Jewish Matchmaking, which TC Jewfolk is very exciting to be playing a part…
Who The Folk?! PodcastSusan Geller
This week I talk to Susan Geller, the new executive director of Adath Jeshurun Congregation. We talk about the winding path that brought her to Adath, how the…
Who The Folk?! PodcastHenry Karpovas Lisak
This week I talk to Henry Karpovas Lisak, a University of Minnesota sophomore and Minnesota Hillel’s vice president for campus relations. We talk about how his…
Who The Folk?! PodcastSara Lynn Newberger
This week I talk to Sara Lynn Newberger, the founder of Hineni, the adult Jewish education program at Talmud Torah of St. Paul. We talk about how she…