The Deep End
Podcast with comedians and journalists in Israel
Benjamin Spier
Show overview
The Deep End launched in 2012 and has put out 13 episodes in the time since. That works out to roughly 9 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a monthly cadence.
Episodes typically run thirty-five to sixty minutes — most land between 36 min and 49 min — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-US-language Comedy show.
The catalogue appears to be on hiatus or wound down — the most recent episode landed 13.2 years ago, with no new episodes in over a year. The busiest year was 2012, with 10 episodes published. Published by Benjamin Spier.
From the publisher
The Deep End Podcast is a weekly podcast where we interview journalists and comedians in Israel.
Latest Episodes
The Truth Behind the Coalition
Jerusalem Post Editorial Editor Mati Wagner explains the party leaders' motives in joining the new Israeli government
Are There Politicians in Heaven?
We are joined by sports radio host Ari Louis to discuss Knesset Members, the meaning behind Disney movies, and the after life.
Talking Haredim With Comedian David Jaffe
We are joined by comedian David Jaffe to discuss Ultra-Orthodox draft, his experiences in a haredi Yeshiva, and the pedophilia controversy in Modi'in Elit.
Israeli Journalist Ruth Eglash Talks Elections, Media, and Living in Israel
We are joined by freelance journalist Ruth Eglash (@reglash) to talk about the upcoming elections, her life in Israel, and thoughts on future media.
Dating in Jerusalem
For a lighter episode, we are joined by blogger and friend Shlomo Wiesen to talk about dating and Jerusalem.
Guard Dogs, the IDF and East Jerusalem
Jerusalem dog trainer and comedian David Sidman talks about his work in the IDF, East Jerusaelm, and Gaza.
Ari Louis Wants to Date a Knesset Member
Sports Radio Host and Comedian Ari Louis talks about female Knesset Members, Olympic Athletes and explains why he refuses to leave Jerusalem.
Likud Anglos' Daniel Tauber Wants Peace!
Likud Central Committee Member and Likud Anglo Head Daniel Tauber talks about the direction of Likud, what's needed for peace in Israel, and the joys of being a new dad.
Jpost's Gil Shefler vs. Greek Thugs
Jerusalem Post Jewish world reporter Gil Sheffler (@gilshefler) tells us about being attacked by a group of extremists in Greece. We also discuss whether there is a need to draft the ultra-orthodox into the IDF.
Talking with Stand-Up Comedian Benji Lovitt
We sit down with one of the best names in anglo comedy, Benji Lovitt @benjilovitt. Benji talks about living in Israel and how his blog whatwarzone.com became famous.
Comedy for Koby's Avi Liberman
We sit down with the American Jewish comedian and founder of the Comedy for Koby tour, Avi Liberman, to talk about the life of a religious comic and about his hit comedy tour in Israel.
West Bank is the Best Bank
We sit down with Jerusalem Post correspondent and Deputy Managing Editor Tovah Lazaroff @Tovahlazaroff. We discuss her experiences reporting from the settlements, thoughts on the new unity government, and predicitons for the future of journalism. Music provided by Kevin Macleod.
A Tale of Two Killimnicks
We sit down with Jerusalem comedian David Killimnick to talk about comedy and his love affair with an Argentinean comedienne whose name is also Killimnick.Music provided by Kevin Macleod.