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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?! PodcastJonah Rothstein
This week I talk to Jonah Rothstein, one of the creators of the JewishGigs.com jobs website. We talk about what led to helping get this project off the ground…
Who The Folk?! PodcastJanet Horvath
This week I talk to Janet Hovath, a long-time cellist with the Minnesota Orchestra and the author of the memoir “The Cello Still Sings.” We talk about the…
Who The Folk?! PodcastDavid Sherman
This week I talk to photographer David Sherman. We talk about the soon-to-be-released “Transfer of Memory” book, how he broke into the business, and covering…
Who The Folk?! PodcastState Rep. Sandra Feist
This week I talk to Minnesota state representative Sandra Feist. We talk about the historic Minnesota legislative session that wrapped up last week, her day…
Who The Folk?! PodcastSheree Curry
This week I talk to journalist and former Jewfolk board member Sheree Curry. We talk about her long and varied career in media, working on the Minnesota…
Who The Folk?! PodcastPhil Raskin
This week I talk with Phil Raskin, a ceramic artist and the owner of Prairie Olive. We talk about how he got started in ceramic arts, the impact art can have…
Who The Folk?! PodcastKara Rosenwald
Welcome to this week’s Who The Folk?! Podcast, I’m Lonny Goldsmith, the editor of TC Jewfolk. This week, I talk with Kara Rosenwald, the mission coordinator of…
Who The Folk?! PodcastAmb. Thomas Nides
We’re here in Tel Aviv as part of the Minneapolis Jewish Federation’s Experience Israel 2023 Mega Mission, and just before Shabbat started, I got to sit down…
Who The Folk?! PodcastMiriam Monasch
This week I talk to Miriam Monasch, the director of the upcoming Six Points Theater show “The Wanderers,” running April 29-May 14. We talk about how she got…
Who The Folk?! PodcastDave Schwartz
This week I talk to Dave Schwartz, the senior manager of communications and engagement with the Minnesota Wild. We talk about what led Dave to the sports…
Who The Folk?! PodcastMyrna Marofsky
This week I talk to businessperson and author Myrna Marofsky, who is the keynote speaker of the upcoming Keeping the Spirit Alive caregiving conference. We…
Who The Folk?! PodcastRabbi Ricky Kamil
This week I talk to Rabbi Ricky Kamil, the first rabbi to be a chaplain in the Minnesota Army National Guard. We talk about what brought him to the chaplaincy…
Who The Folk?! PodcastJennifer Glickstein
This week I talk to Jennifer Glickstein, entrepreneur and founder of Dress Up To Calm Down. We talk about how she started this company, some of the science…
Who The Folk?! PodcastRabbi Tamar Magill-Grimm
This week I talk with Rabbi Tamar Magill-Grimm, the new director of Hineni at Talmud Torah of St. Paul. We talk about her move from the pulpit, splitting time…
Who The Folk?! PodcastStewart Mednick
This week I talk to Stewart Mednick, the vice commander of the Minnesota Department of the Jewish War Veterans. We talk about what the JWV is and how it came…
Who The Folk?! PodcastMarci Lucht
This week I talk with the very talented actress Marci Lucht. We talk about acting in her first Six Points Theater show, "Trayf", playing now through March 12…
Who The Folk?! PodcastEmma Nadler
This week I talk with Emma Nadler, a therapist and author of the soon-to-be-released memoir “The Unlikely Village of Eden.” We talk about why she chose to…
Who The Folk?! PodcastGeri Goldman
This week we talk to Geri Goldman, the new program manager of PJ Library Minneapolis. We talk about how Geri moved from the publishing world back to…
Who The Folk?! PodcastJonah Kaplan
This week I talk to Jonah Kaplan, the investigative reporter for WCCO television. We talk about how Jonah got into media, not wanting to be the go-to-reporter…
Who The Folk?! PodcastSonya Rapport
This week I talk to Sonya Rapport, the organizer of Heritage Judaica and the director of congregational engagement at Beth Jacob. We talk about why she was…
Who The Folk?! PodcastJosh Rosard
This week I talk to Josh Rosard, a pilot for Fed Ex and one of the lead organizers of the upcoming Klezmer on Ice Festival. We talk about where the idea for…
Who The Folk?! PodcastHow Can Theater Address Antisemitism? (Live)
A bonus episode of the Who The Folk?! Podcast. TC Jewfolk Editor Lonny Goldsmith moderated a panel of artists for a discussion of how the theater can address…
Who The Folk?! PodcastScott Kaplan
This week I talk to Scott Kaplan, the operations manager at J-HAP, Jewish Housing and Programming. We talk about his long history working with J-HAP, what led…
Who The Folk?! PodcastMindy Daitchman
This week I talk to Mindy Daitchman, the area director of the Jewish Student Union. We talk about connecting with Jewish teens, seeing big growth in the number…
Who The Folk?! PodcastNiza Schear
This week I talk with Niza Schear, the community concierge at the St. Paul Jewish Federation. We talk about how she got started in this new role, what it’s…
Who The Folk?! PodcastAaron Lavinsky
This week I talk with Aaron Lavinsky, an award-winning photographer at the Minneapolis Star Tribune. We talk about how he got his start in photo-journalism…
Who The Folk?! PodcastMilo Beyene
This week I talk with Milo Beyene, the new director of communications at Jewish Community Action. We talk about what brought them to this new position, their…
Who The Folk?! PodcastRobert Dorfman
This week I talk with Robert Dorfman, the new Director of Wellsprings and New Play Development at Six Points Theater in St. Paul. We talk about his career…
Who The Folk?! PodcastKate Dietrick
This week I talk with Kate Dietrick, the archivist at the Berman Upper Midwest Jewish Archives. We talk about how she got started in this work, what big…
Who The Folk?! PodcastShahar Cohen
This week we talk with Shahar Cohen the schlicha -- emissary -- working for the St. Pual Jewish Federation. We talk about what got her interested in this…
Who The Folk?! PodcastEric Rice
This week, we talk with defense attorney Eric Rice, who last year defended Jaleel Stallings against the Minneapolis Police Department, and won a sizeable…
Who The Folk?! PodcastNaomi Kritzer (Live from FolkFest '22)
For our first, live broadcast of the Who The Folk Podcast, I’m very excited to talk to Naomi Kritzer, a Hugo Award, Edgar Award, and Minnesota Book…
Who The Folk?! PodcastScott Rosenberg Part 2
This week is part two of our interview with local muckraking journalist Scott Rosenberg. In this part of the interview, we cover why he fought for the…
Who The Folk?! PodcastScott Rosenberg Part 1
This week is part one of a our first two-part Who The Folk interview, with local muckraking journalist Scott Rosenberg. In Part one, we talk about the origin…
Who The Folk?! PodcastJon Savitt
Episode 200!! We talk with writer, comedian, and performer Jon Savitt. We talk about where his interest in the world of entertainment started, creating…
Who The Folk?! PodcastElisa Bernick
This week we talk with Alisa Bernick, whose newest book, 'Departure Stories: Betty Crocker Made Matzoh Balls (and Other Lies),' is out on Oct. 4. We talk about…
Who The Folk?! PodcastSteve Cwodzinski
This week I talk with State Senator Steve Cwodzinski, who is running for re-election in MInnesota’s 49th District. We talk about why he chose politics as a…
Who The Folk?! PodcastSean Aronson
This week we talk with Sean Aronson, the play-by-play voice of the St. Paul Saints. We talk about how he got his start in baseball, what brought him to the…
Who The Folk?! PodcastJenna Zark
This week we talk with Jenna Zark, a playwright and author whose newest book, "Crooked Lines: A Single Mom’s Jewish Journey," is out on Labor Day. We talk…
Who The Folk?! PodcastCantor Inbal Sharett-Singer
This week we meet Cantor Inbal Sharett-Singer, the new cantor and music director at Temple Israel. We talk about why she moved here from New York, how her and…
Who The Folk?! PodcastCantor Wendi Fried
This week we talk with Cantor Wendi Fried, the new B’nai Mitzvah and ritual coordinator at Beth El. We talk about the choice to primarily work off of the…
Who The Folk?! PodcastNoah Gerding
This week we talk with Noah Gerding, the new development director at Sholom Foundation. We talk about how he got into fundraising, his experience as a Jew of…
Who The Folk?! PodcastOmri Zin-Tamir
This week we talk with Omri Zim-Tamir, a baker and the owner of the Bakery on 22nd Street. We talk becoming a baker, starting a bakery in his basement, and the…
Who The Folk?! PodcastPlanty Queens Maya Harris and Lillie Rosen
This week we talk with Lillie Rosen and Maya Harris, the owners of Planty Queens in the Audubon neighborhood of Northeast Minneapolis. We talk about how they…
Who The Folk?! PodcastAlina Jeffers
This week I talk with Dr, Alina Jeffers, an obstetrician and gynecologist. We talk about the ending of abortion rights by the Supreme Court affects providers…
Who The Folk?! PodcastCharles Aaron
This week we talk with Charles Aaron, the owner of the Human Powered Health Cycling team that is participating in the upcoming Tour De France Femmes starting…
Who The Folk?! PodcastErica Solomon
This week we talk with Erica Solomon, the new executive director of National Council of Jewish Women Minnesota. We talk about her journey to this new role, get…
Who The Folk?! PodcastSteven Baker
This week we talk with Steven Baker, the new Chief Philanthropy Officer at the Minneapolis Jewish Federation. We talk about why he wanted this title rather…
Who The Folk?! PodcastSarina Partridge
This week we talk with Sarina Partridge, a singer and songwriter who will be leading in song anyone who attends the Shmita Project Exhibition Reception on June…
Who The Folk?! PodcastEli Goldman
This week we talk with Eli Goldman, an attacking midfielder with Minneapolis City Soccer Club in the USL League 2. We talk about what it’s like coming back…
Who The Folk?! PodcastCarrie Kleinberger
This week we talk with Carrie Kleinberger, an artist who has a gallery show currently on display at the Hopkins Center for the Performing Arts. We talk about…
Who The Folk?! PodcastRachel Sher
This week we talk with Rachel Sher, who starts work this week as the Director of Youth Engagement at Adath Jeshurun. We talk about what brought her back to the…
Who The Folk?! PodcastBarbara Wiener
This week we talk with Barbara Wiener, a documentary filmmaker and teacher. We talk about her most recent film, Art on the Inside, which played at the MSP…
Who The Folk?! PodcastKuumba Hineni Crossover (featuring Enzi Tanner and Laura Monn Ginsburg)
Laura Monn Ginsburg, a board member of National Council of Jewish Women, comes talks with Enzi this week to discuss the recent leak of the Supreme Court…
Who The Folk?! PodcastNaomi Silber
This week we talk to Naomi Silber, the development director of Pro-Choice Minnesota. We talk about what this week has been like since the leak of the opinion…
Who The Folk?! PodcastBecca Mayo
Welcome to this week’s Who The Folk?! Podcast, I’m Lonny Goldsmith, the editor of TC Jewfolk. This week I talk to Becca Mayo, the marketing and outreach…
Who The Folk?! PodcastCarli Shapiro
This week, we're thrilled to introduce Carli Shapiro, Jewfolk’s first development officer ahead of her start on the job this week. We talk about where her…
Who The Folk?! PodcastGreg Joseph
This week we talk with Minnesota Vikings kicker Greg Joseph about his participation in the JCRC’s trip to the Holocaust museum in Washington, D.C., being a…
Who The Folk?! PodcastJody Weinberg
This week we talk to Jody Weinberg the founder and CEO of J Teleconnections. We talk about how she started this business, some of the struggles of connecting…
Who The Folk?! PodcastJon Halper
This week I sit down with Jon Halper, the owner of the Top Ten Liquor stores across the Twin Cities metro area. We talk about the exciting new Wineside concept…