Dedushka Trotsky: Talking Trotsky With Jewkrainian Grandpas On Leon’s Special Day

It’s Trotsky’s would-be 132nd birthday today, and for the occasion, I took a risk that equated to shaking a stick at the Red Army: I sought out the thoughts of some ex-Soviets on the renegade Russky.

Shtickball: The Sports And Thanksgiving Edition

We profile some sports figures past and present and what dishes they might be making this Turkey Day.

This American Life Ira Glass Man-Fatuation Post: Middle School

During a time where one is so consumed with understanding their own body and beginning to understand the bodies of others, how could you possibly have time to explore the thoughts and emotions of everyday Americans a fawn over Ira Glass?

Jews Watching TV: The New Girl’s Getting Divorced

I almost cried watching The New Girl last night. No, it wasn’t from seeing the show’s Jewish character sweatily crumble to the ground from an asthma induced cramp…

Why I’m Glad There Isn’t A Jewish Tim Tebow

I’d like the humble Jewish observance practiced by Sandy Koufax to stay as the model for Jewish athletes moving forward.

Shtickball: The ‘Student Athlete’ Edition

People are pushing for college athletes to learn more- we run down some potentially intriguing courses.

Jews Watching TV: Is Suburgatory The New Lost?

Suburgatory premiered this fall with a real clunker of a name and a fine enough premise about a single dad and his daughter moving from their big city life to the suburbs.

This American Life Ira Glass Man-Fautation Post: Right To Remain Silent

A TAL rerun is better than no show at all.