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  • Badass Jews - Episode #8 - Dave Palumbo & The Psychology of Bodybuilding

    Badass Jews - Episode #8 - Dave Palumbo & The Psychology of Bodybuilding
    May 15 2026
    Hosted by Aaron Berg and Jordan Rosengarten Badass Jews dives into the untold stories of Jews who don’t fit the stereotype. Bodybuilding legend Dave Palumbo joins the podcast for an honest conversation about steroids, the mental side of muscle obsession, and the psychology behind getting huge. Dave is the CEO and founder of RxMuscle.com, and owner of Species Nutrition. We get into growing up Jewish on Long Island, why there aren’t more Jewish bodybuilders, quitting medical school to chase bodybuilding, testosterone myths, and the fake “internet science” taking over fitness culture. FOLLOW US: @badassjewspodcast @aaronbergcomedy https://aaronberg.com/ @jordanrosengarten https://www.jordanrosengarten.com/ @witzcomedytv https://witzcomedytv.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 Std. und 10 Min.
  • Badass Jews - Episode #7 - Ami Kozak & the Comedy Wars

    Badass Jews - Episode #7 - Ami Kozak & the Comedy Wars
    May 8 2026
    Hosted by Aaron Berg and Jordan Rosengarten, Badass Jews dives into the untold stories of Jews who don’t fit the stereotype. Comedian, impressionist, and musician Ami Kozak joins the podcast for a wild conversation about Judaism, comedy, and the chaos of modern internet politics. We talk Shabbat in the smartphone era, growing up Modern Orthodox, anti-Semitism online, Dave Smith, Candace Owens, culture wars, and why comedy feels completely different in the internet age. FOLLOW US: @badassjewspodcast @aaronbergcomedy https://aaronberg.com/ @jordanrosengarten https://www.jordanrosengarten.com/ @witzcomedytv https://witzcomedytv.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    57 Min.
  • Badass Jews - Episode #6 - Brooklyn Barwick & Finding God Through Boxing

    Badass Jews - Episode #6 - Brooklyn Barwick & Finding God Through Boxing
    May 1 2026
    Hosted by Aaron Berg and Jordan Rosengarten Badass Jews dives into the untold stories of Jews who don’t fit the stereotype. Professional boxer Brooklyn “The Big Deal” Barwick joins the show. From influencer fights with IFL and Barstool’s Rough N’ Rowdy to competing on the international stage, Brooklyn has built a 6–1 record with 6 knockouts — and is currently the only active Jewish female professional boxer in the U.S. She opens up about starting boxing at 23 with no experience, making the leap from influencer fights to the pro level, and what it takes to survive in one of the toughest sports in the world. We also get into her journey converting to Orthodox Judaism, facing antisemitism, being attacked by people she trusted, navigating social media pressure, and balancing identity with life in and out of the ring. FOLLOW US: @badassjewspodcast @aaronbergcomedy https://aaronberg.com/ @jordanrosengarten https://www.jordanrosengarten.com/ @witzcomedytv https://witzcomedytv.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 Std.
  • Badass Jews - Episode 5 - Marc Lobliner & The Dark Side of Bodybuilding

    Badass Jews - Episode 5 - Marc Lobliner & The Dark Side of Bodybuilding
    Apr 24 2026
    Hosted by Aaron Berg and Jordan Rosengarten, Badass Jews dives into the untold stories of Jews who don’t fit the stereotype. In this episode, we sit down with IFBB Pro Marc Lobliner to explore the reality of bodybuilding—from performance-enhancing drugs and strict dieting to the discipline required to compete at a high level. Marc shares wild stories from inside the fitness industry, the dangers of staying shredded year-round, and why bodybuilding can become an addiction. We also get into gym culture, social media, and the gap between perception and reality. 02:33 – The Craziest Gym You’ve Ever Seen (This Place Is INSANE) 05:23 – Why Staying Shredded Might Be RUINING Your Health 09:25 – Bodybuilders Dropping Dead… Here’s Why 11:32 – The Addiction to Being Jacked (No One Talks About This) 21:48 – Marc Lobliner Joins the Show 24:12 – Married Since 16?! The Craziest Relationship Story 34:16 – Jewish Identity, Religion & Finding Faith 39:20 – Getting Attacked Online for Being Jewish 42:01 – NYC Dating, Money & Being Jacked 45:13 – The Dark Side of Fitness Fame & Online Hate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 Std. und 14 Min.
  • Badass Jews - Episode #4 - Kosha Dillz & Repping Judaism in Hip-Hop

    Badass Jews - Episode #4 - Kosha Dillz & Repping Judaism in Hip-Hop
    Apr 17 2026
    Hosted by Aaron Berg and Jordan Rosengarten Badass Jews dives into the untold stories of Jews who don’t fit the stereotype. In this episode, we sit down with Kosha Dillz, a rapper and performer known for blending hip-hop with Jewish identity. From growing up in New Jersey with Israeli roots to jail time and addiction, and eventually performing with some of the world’s biggest artists, Kosha Dillz has carved out a lane as one of the most prominent Jewish voices in rap. We get into underground rap in NYC, getting booed off stage, and the moment everything changed. Plus, his viral subway seders, street performances, and his documentary "Bring The Family Home." https://bringthefamilyhome.film/ 00:45 Growing Up Israeli in New Jersey 02:10 How He Discovered Rap (NYC Cyphers) 06:30 Getting Booed Off Stage… Then Paid 10:45 Drugs, Arrests & Losing Control 16:20 Jail Stories That Changed Everything 21:50 The Moment He Got Sober 27:30 Rebuilding His Life Through Music 33:40 Viral Subway Seders & NYC Street Performances 40:10 Being Openly Jewish in Hip-Hop 47:00 Wild ‘N Out & Making It Big FOLLOW US: @badassjewspodcast @aaronbergcomedy https://aaronberg.com/ @jordanrosengarten https://www.jordanrosengarten.com/ @witzcomedytv https://witzcomedytv.com/ #BadassJews #WITZcomedy #Podcast #KoshaDillz #HipHop #Rap #NYC #Jewish #JewishPodcast #MusicPodcast #Recovery #AddictionRecovery #Redemption #Storytime #StreetPerformance #UndergroundHipHop #WildNOut Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    59 Min.
  • Badass Jews - Episode #3 - Dr. Mike Israetel & The Art of Getting Jacked

    Badass Jews - Episode #3 - Dr. Mike Israetel & The Art of Getting Jacked
    Apr 10 2026
    Hosted by Aaron Berg and Jordan Rosengarten Badass Jews dives into the untold stories of Jews who don’t fit the stereotype. Dr. Mike Israetel joins us — a PhD in Sport Physiology, bodybuilder, and co-founder of Renaissance Periodization. He’s built a massive following by breaking down training, diet, and performance with a mix of real science and brutally honest takes on what actually works in the gym. We get into bodybuilding, steroids, and fat loss drugs like Ozempic and Mounjaro — plus what it really takes to get jacked. Mike also opens up about growing up Jewish in the Soviet Union, modern antisemitism, and why speaking out comes with real risks. #BadassJews #WITZcomedy #Podcast #MikeIsraetel #Bodybuilding #Fitness #Steroids #Ozempic #WeightLoss #Jewish #Doctor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 Std. und 2 Min.
  • Badass Jews - Episode #2 - Myron Sugerman & the Jewish Mob

    Badass Jews - Episode #2 - Myron Sugerman & the Jewish Mob
    Apr 3 2026
    Hosted by Aaron Berg and Jordan Rosengarten Badass Jews dives into the untold stories of Jews who don’t fit the stereotype. This week, we sit down with Myron Sugerman, a former Jewish mob associate with deep ties to international gambling operations and organized crime history. From Newark to Nigeria, Myron shares stories of global hustles, slot machine empires, and life inside a world most people only hear about in movies. We talk bodybuilding culture, body dysmorphia, competition prep, and gym politics before diving deep into the history of Jewish mobsters, fighting Nazis in 1930s America, and what it really means to be a “Badass Jew.” FOLLOW US: @badassjewspodcast @aaronbergcomedy https://aaronberg.com/ @jordanrosengarten https://www.jordanrosengarten.com/ @witzcomedytv https://witzcomedytv.com/ #BadassJews #WITZcomedy #Podcast #JewishMob #Bodybuilding #Fitness #Comedy #History #Antisemitism #StandUpComedy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    55 Min.
  • Badass Jews - Episode #1 - Haim Gozali

    Badass Jews - Episode #1 - Haim Gozali
    Mar 27 2026
    WELCOME TO BADASS JEWS Hosted by Aaron Berg and Jordan Rosengarten Badass Jews dives into the untold stories of Jews who don’t fit the stereotype. In this episode, we sit down with Haim "The Israeli Batman" Gozali, an Israeli mixed martial artist and 3rd-degree black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Haim has competed in Bellator and BKFC, produced MMA events in Israel, and is President of ADCC Israel. We talk modern antisemitism, life in Tel Aviv during global tensions, viral threats from Dan Bilzerian, and what happens when someone decides to actually fight back. FOLLOW US: @badassjewspodcast @aaronbergcomedy https://aaronberg.com/ @jordanrosengarten https://www.jordanrosengarten.com/ @witzcomedytv https://witzcomedytv.com/ #BadassJews #WITZcomedy #Podcast #MMA #Fitness #Israel #Jewish #Bodybuilding #Avengers #Batman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    34 Min.