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LivingYosh
LivingYosh is about real people, real journeys, and the lessons that come from what we go through.
Hosted by Joshua “Yosh” Markell, each episode features honest conversations with guests from all walks of life — entrepreneurs, entertainers, musicians, athletes, creators, community leaders, and everyday people with extraordinary stories.
We talk about success and failure, adversity and resilience, faith and purpose, second chances, personal growth, and the moments that change the direction of…
Episodes
LivingYoshTrap Gambino: The Truth About MMA, Made Fight League & Life's Toughest Fight
🥊 TRAP GAMBINO: FIGHTING THROUGH HEARTBREAK | HONORING KATANA ROSE ❤️ What happens when a fighter faces a battle that no amount of training could ever prepare…
LivingYoshShmuli Weissler's Tefillin Mission: Changing Jewish Lives One Mitzvah at a Time!
🔥 Can One Mitzvah Change Someone's Life? | Shmuli (Sam) Weissler on LivingYosh What does it take to make a difference in someone's life, one mitzvah at a time?…
LivingYoshNew York Knicks, Uncut Gems & Following Your Passion | Benjy Kleiner | LivingYosh
🏀 Knicks passion meets LivingYosh! Benjy Kleiner joins me on LivingYosh! A diehard New York Knicks fan who also appeared in Uncut Gems with Adam Sandler, Benjy…
LivingYoshMarcus Monroe: The Man Behind the Laughs | Comedy, Life & LivingYosh
What does it take to turn making people laugh into a career? Comedian and Andy Kaufman Award winner Marcus Monroe joins me on LivingYosh! Get to know the…
LivingYoshGuy Bavli: Can He Really Read Minds? | Mentalist, Magic & His Inspiring Story
🧠 CAN GUY BAVLI REALLY READ YOUR MIND? 🔮 Today's guest on LivingYosh is the incredible Guy Bavli, internationally recognized mentalist, entertainer, author…
LivingYoshLenny Solomon: The Story Behind Shlock Rock | A Lifelong Fan’s Dream Interview
I’ve been listening to Shlock Rock since I was a kid. Now I get to sit down with Lenny Solomon himself—and I’m literally honored! 🎹🤩 In this LivingYosh…
LivingYoshEtan G Returns: Daf Yomi, Life Goals & the Man Behind the Music | LivingYosh
Etan G — The Jewish Rapper and founder of Rock4Israel — is back for round two on LivingYosh! 🎤🔥 This time, we’re going deeper into the person behind the…
LivingYoshOctober 7th, Faith & Resilience: We Must Keep Growing | LivingYosh
Our struggles leave a mark, but we can keep finding strength, supporting one another, and growing. In this short reflection, I share my thoughts on personal…
LivingYoshWill Johnson, King Flyz & B Lane Join LivingYosh | America, Free Speech & Different Perspectives
Yes — since the interview was just recorded, I’d make it sound like the episode is finished and ready to watch, not “coming soon.” Will Johnson, King Flyz &…
LivingYoshAnthony Fuentes: The Man Behind the Comedy | Brooklyn, PTSD, Viral Videos & Finding His Voice
Comedian Anthony Fuentes joins me on LivingYosh for a conversation about growing up in Brooklyn, finding his voice in stand-up, and the life behind the laughs…
LivingYoshShlomie Rabin on Finding Your Voice, Jewish Music & Faith After October 7 | LivingYosh
Why does Hashem give someone a voice, and what should they do with it? Singer and cantor Shlomie Rabin joins LivingYosh to talk about growing up, finding the…
LivingYoshGishmak Herring’s Jeremy Urbach: Jewish Humor, Herring Reviews & Mashiach Now! | LivingYosh
How did a herring review grow into Gishmak Herring? Jeremy Urbach joins me on LivingYosh to talk about Jewish humor, herring, creating content, and the joy of…
LivingYoshJennifer Badger: Hollywood Stuntwoman Behind Avengers, Black Widow, Scream & More | LivingYosh
What is it really like to be the person behind some of Hollywood’s biggest stunts? On this episode of LivingYosh, Joshua “Yosh” Markell sits down with veteran…
LivingYoshGmar Chatima Tova — Wishing You a Meaningful Yom Kippur 🙏
Wishing everyone a meaningful Yom Kippur. Gmar Chatima Tova—may you be sealed for a good year! 🙏✡️ #YomKippur #GmarChatimaTova #JewishFaith #LivingYosh #Faith
LivingYoshThe Man Behind the Muscle: Dustin Pederson on Strength, Bullying & Discipline
What makes someone truly strong? In this powerful LivingYosh interview, professional bodybuilder and fitness coach Dustin Pederson reveals the person behind…
LivingYoshHow to Build Confidence: Start With One Small Win | Yom Kippur Message
Confidence doesn’t always begin with one huge accomplishment. Sometimes, it begins by choosing one small thing—and proving to yourself that you can do it. As…
LivingYoshWhy the “Silent Majority” Isn’t Silent Anymore | Kevin Smith Gets Real
What happens when the Silent Majority decides to get LOUD? 🇺🇸 Kevin Smith, founder of Loud Majority, joins me on LivingYosh for a candid conversation about…
LivingYoshHe Is Truly Everywhere | Rabbi Yosef Weinstock on Faith, Family & Community
Rabbi Yosef Weinstock is more than the Senior Rabbi of Young Israel of Hollywood–Ft. Lauderdale—he is someone who is truly everywhere. As the song says, “Up…
LivingYoshMy Yom Kippur Was Interrupted—But My Faith Wasn’t
Yom Kippur is only 25 hours, but it can change the direction of an entire year. During one of the most important prayers of the year, my Yom Kippur was…
LivingYoshMental Health Is Real: Why You Should Never Be Ashamed to Ask for Help
Mental health is real. It doesn't discriminate, and it is never something we should be ashamed to talk about. In this powerful episode of LivingYosh, I sit…
LivingYoshChildhood Trauma: The Hidden Cause of Anxiety, Low Confidence & Relationship Problems
Can childhood trauma affect your adult relationships, anxiety, confidence, and even your physical health? More than many people realize. In this episode of…
LivingYoshWhat really happens behind prison walls?
In this episode of LivingYosh, I sit down with Gary York—a former U.S. Army Military Police Staff Sergeant, correctional officer, probation officer, senior…
LivingYoshNissim Black: From Gang Life to Orthodox Judaism | Faith, Music & Israel
🎙️ FULL INTERVIEW | Nissim Black on LivingYosh In this powerful conversation, I sit down with Nissim Black—rapper, speaker, podcast host, and one of the most…
LivingYoshFrom Home Kitchen to 100 Cooks 🍽️ | Sruly Meyer's Inspiring Journey as a Kosher Chef
What does it take to go from cooking at home to competing on 100 Cooks? In this episode of LivingYosh, I sit down with Sruly Meyer, a passionate kosher chef…
LivingYoshJanine Stella: How to Grow a Successful Podcast | Secrets From the Podcast Queen
🎙️ Podcast Queen Janine Stella joins LivingYosh! What does it really take to launch, grow, and sustain a successful podcast? In this inspiring conversation, I…
LivingYoshA Tisha B'Av Conversation on Prison, Hope & Faith | Rabbi Mendy Katz | Aleph Institute
What does hope look like when someone feels forgotten?* In this powerful LivingYosh interview, I sit down with Rabbi Mendy Katz, Director of Prison Outreach at…
LivingYoshNate Fish: King of Jewish Baseball | Team Israel, Olympics & World Baseball Classic
⚾ Nate Fish: King of Jewish Baseball | Team Israel, Olympics & World Baseball Classic What does it take to build a baseball movement in a country where the…
LivingYoshEtan G: The Jewish Rapper's Journey From Howard Stern to Rock4Israel
🎤 The Jewish Rapper. Howard Stern. Shlock Rock. Rock4Israel. In this episode of LivingYosh, I sit down with Etan G, also known as The Jewish Rapper, for the…
LivingYosh🎬 Jonathan Geffner: From Award-Winning Ventriloquist to The Dummy Detective | LivingYosh Podcast
What does it take to spend decades chasing a dream before finally bringing it to the big screen? In this episode of LivingYosh, I sit down with Jonathan…
LivingYoshAryeh Kunstler: The Stories Behind His Music, Faith & Finding Purpose
🎙️ Aryeh Kunstler Interview | The Stories Behind "Just a Child," "Up Like a Lion," Fatherhood, Faith & Israel | LivingYosh Podcast Some interviews stay with…
LivingYosh🇮🇱 Hillel Fuld on LivingYosh | Why Every Jew Should Consider Making Aliyah
🇮🇱 Hillel Fuld on LivingYosh | Why Every Jew Should Consider Making Aliyah | Israel, Faith, AI & the Future of the Jewish People What does it mean to truly…
LivingYoshJoe Buchanan: The Country Singer Who Found Judaism | LivingYosh Podcast
🎙️ Joe Buchanan | From Texas Country Singer to Judaism | Faith, Music, Israel & Purpose | LivingYosh Podcast How does a country singer from Texas discover…
LivingYoshJason Cabello on Addiction, Recovery & Why Most People Give Up | Recovery Unplugged | LivingYosh
Can you ever truly overcome addiction? Why do so many people give up on recovery? And what does it really mean when people say, "The struggle is real?" On this…
LivingYosh🎙️ Ari Fraser on Faith, Music, Family & Finding Purpose | LivingYosh Podcast
🎙️ Ari Fraser on Faith, Music, Family & Finding Purpose | LivingYosh Podcast In this inspiring episode of LivingYosh, I sit down with my good friend Ari…
LivingYoshKoby Israelite: “Just Blame the Jews” — Music, Israel, Antisemitism. Incredible Story | LivingYosh
🎙️ KOBY ISRAELITE on LivingYosh What happens when you refuse to let anyone put your music — or your identity — into a box? I sat down with Koby Israelite, the…
LivingYoshSebastian Cetina Unfiltered: Stand-Up Comedy, Wild Impressions & His Funniest Stories | LivingYosh
Sebastian Cetina joins me on the LivingYosh Podcast for a hilarious and personal conversation about the man behind the microphone. We take Sebastian all the…
LivingYoshWhat’s It Really Like Being a Jewish Comedian? Eli Lebowicz | LivingYosh
🎙️ Jewish Comedian Eli Lebowicz on Comedy After October 7, Antisemitism & the Power of Laughter What happens when making people laugh becomes more than just…
LivingYoshThe Babka King Chris CaresNone: Jewish Food, Determination & Bringing People Together | LivingYosh
Meet Chris Campbell — better known as Chris CaresNone and “The Babka King.” 👑 You may know him from his viral food videos, his love for babka and Jewish food…
LivingYoshOrthodox Jew Who Made D1 Football History | Texas A&M’s Sam Salz | LivingYosh
🏈 He had NEVER played organized football — then he made the Texas A&M football team. On this episode of LivingYosh, I sit down with Sam Salz, the first known…
LivingYoshFrom College World Series Champion to a $30M Ponzi Scheme & Federal Prison
⚾ From College World Series Champion to Federal Prison — The Sam Favata Story On this episode of LivingYosh, I sit down with Sam Favata for a raw conversation…
LivingYoshDr. Jonathan Donath: How Giving Just $1 a Day Can Change Lives | Daily Giving
DESCRIPTION What can $1 a day really accomplish? For Dr. Jonathan Donath, one simple moment before Maariv became the beginning of something much bigger. Dr…
LivingYoshJared Firestone: The Jewish Jet Who Represented Israel on the World Stage
🇮🇱 JARED FIRESTONE — THE JEWISH JET | LIVINGYOSH What does it take to race headfirst down an icy track at incredible speeds — while proudly representing Israel…
LivingYoshKelly Siegel: How to Become HARDER THAN LIFE & Overcome Anything
kelly Siegel: How to Become Harder Than Life | LivingYosh What does it really take to turn adversity into strength? In this special episode of LivingYosh, I…
LivingYoshWhy Holocaust Education Matters More Than Ever- Fabulous Flores
What happens when remembering history becomes more important than ever? On this episode of LivingYosh, I sit down with Fabulous Flores, Holocaust historian and…
LivingYoshThe Israeli Foodie: Inside Israel’s Best Food, Shuk Tours & Kosher Cooking | Yehudah Jacobs
What makes Israeli food so special? 🇮🇱🍽️ Today on LivingYosh, I sit down with Yehudah Jacobs — The Israeli Foodie, a kosher private chef, Israeli food expert…
LivingYoshJewish Magician Shlomo Levinger Left Me Speechless! | Amazing Magic Tricks
ewish magician and mentalist Shlomo Levinger joins LivingYosh for an unforgettable conversation—and performs an incredible magic trick that literally knocked…
LivingYoshElliot Auerbacher: Grilling for Israel & Feeding IDF Soldiers | LivingYosh
What starts with one grill can become something much bigger. 🇮🇱🔥 Today on LivingYosh, I sit down with Elliot Auerbacher, founder of Grilling for Israel, for a…