Who hosts the call your mother?
Hosted by all-star Kveller contributors Jordana Horn and Shannon Sarna, Call Your Mother offers a weekly deep dive into the beautiful hot mess that is parenting while Jewish. Each episode includes an interview with a notable Jewish mom, shedding new light (and hot takes) on everything from addiction and anti-Semitism to sex and Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
Who is the host of Moms Don't Have Time to Read Books podcast?
It’s a meeting of podcast minds! Zibby Owens , host of the terrific podcast, Moms Don’t Have Time To Read Books, talks with Jordana about her love for reading (spoiler: These moms DO have time to read books). They also talk about second chances at love, second marriages, and parenting. Also, Jordana talks to co-host Shannon Sarna by phone to catch up after the birth of Shannon’s beautiful baby (mazel tov!). And Gram takes a few seconds on her way home from Costco to talk about her own experience as a mother of a newborn having a bris.
What does Jordana and Shannon talk about?
Jordana and Shannon talk with Jennifer about divorce, writing, and her mother, Fran, who always refused to answer specific questions about her sex life. She also tells the team about her struggle to love her body, why she sometimes rages at her deceased dad, and what she likes about making challah. Music.
What episode of Call Your Mother is Rafi Daugherty on?
Episode 10: Call Me Abba. Trans activist Rafi Daugherty joins the Call Your Mother team to talk about his decision to become a single father by choice. Raised a girl, Daugherty started transitioning in his 20s and never gave up his dream to be a parent.
Who is Jordana Feldstein's mom?
Jordana is hosting solo this week, and she’s given a run for her money by her two guests! Sharon Feldstein is mom to actors Beanie Feldstein and Jonah Hill, and Patsy Noah is mom to Maroon 5’s Adam Levine. Noah and Feldstein have redirected their vicarious celebrity spotlight to their initiative Your Mom Cares. While Noah and Feldstein are personality opposites (just you wait!), they have been close friends since they were teens and both happened to raise famous children. Stay tuned to learn about Beanie Feldstein’s “Funny Girl”-themed third birthday party!
Who is Bryce Gruber?
Bryce Gruber, a Manhattan mother of five, social media influencer, and founder of The Luxury Spot, comes to chat with Shannon and Jordana. The trio covers everything from Bryce’s appearance on Millionaire Matchmaker, to her marriage to an Israeli she met in shul, to the birth story of her fifth child which almost (literally) killed her. She candidly shares about her fierce love for Antiques Roadshow, how she almost moved to Israel to get the right medical care, and how the perfect lipstick cannot, in fact, change your life (#shocking). Plus, Gram talks about the horrors of children’s birthday parties, and Shannon discusses the ultimate Father’s Day gift: Ambien.
Who is Naomi Fry?
Long obsessed with American pop culture, Israeli-born writer Naomi Fry talks about Ben Affleck’s tattoos, Axl Rose’s political awakening, and other phenomena she’s covered for the New Yorker. Plus, Shannon tells us about having a “hygge” moment (and what that means).
Kids & Family Podcasts
Hosted by Jordana Horn and Shannon Sarna. Call Your Mother takes on the sometimes happy, sometimes trying mess of parenting while Jewish.
Finding Hope (with Fred Guttenberg)
On February 14, 2018, like any other day, Fred Guttenberg's two children left the house to go to Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. But after a former student attacked the school with a semi-automatic weapon, 17 people did not come home that day, including Fred's daughter, Jaime.
Having the Hard Convo (with Jenna Arnold)
In recent years, entrepreneur, activist, author, and Jewish mom of two Jenna Arnold criss-crossed the U.S., having conversations with countless groups of white women about their identities and their roles in our country.
The Long Haul (with Deborah Copaken)
On a “totally chill” late-fall day, Jordana and Shannon chat with multi-hyphenate author, photojournalist, and producer Deborah Copaken, who’s a columnist at The Atlantic and a writer for Netflix’s Emily in Paris. The mom of three was also once an avid biker — she’d bike 20 miles on the regular, without breaking a sweat.
The Fertility Roller Coaster (with Dana Sussman)
Fertility struggles impact so many families in myriad ways — though often the burden and the blame fall on women. Dana Sussman's story flips the narrative, when she and her husband discover that her husband is not producing any sperm.
CYM Rewind: Contagion (With Blima Marcus)
Remember the measles outbreak in 2018 to 2019? Misinformation and distrust for the government were significant factors that contributed to the dangerous spread of the highly contagious disease within many ultra-Orthodox communities in New York.
The Israeli TV Episode (with Lior Zaltzman)
We all need some good distraction right now. So this week, Jordana and Shannon chat with Lior Zaltzman — Kveller's associate editor and our in-house TV expert — about the best Jewish and Israeli TV to watch right now.
