Stars of David with Elon Gold – Details, episodes & analysis

Welcome to Stars of David! I’m your host, Elon Gold, and I’m here to bring you laughs, insights, and a whole lot of Jewish pride! Joining me is my hilarious co-host, Eli Leonard. But before we dive in, let’s answer the question: what makes this podcast different from all other podcasts? Stars of David is unapologetically Jewish! In this special 8-episode series, we’ll sit down with some of the biggest Jewish stars. Each episode is a vibrant celebration of Jewish culture, comedy, and the art of kvetching. We’ll share unforgettable stories, dive into meaningful conversations, and of course, wrap things up with the Yiddish Word of the Day, courtesy of my wonderful parents. So, let’s kvetch, laugh, and celebrate what it means to be part of this incredible tribe!  UNPACKED is growing and we need your help! From now through December 31 you can make history with us by contributing to our podcast expansion project! We're kicking off this plan with transforming Unpacking Israeli History into a multi-platform experience, providing more episodes in both audio and video formats, more interesting guests, live events and more! Join us in raising $150,000 to make this dream a reality. If you've already contributed, thank you! If you haven't yet, now's your chance to be a part of something amazing. Donate here today. This podcast is brought to you by Unpacked, a division of OpenDor Media. For other podcasts from Unpacked, check out: Jewish History Nerds Soulful Jewish Living Unpacking Israeli History Wondering Jews Special thanks to Joleen & Mitch Julis and JLTV.

Montana Tucker talks to Elon about starting her career as a dancer, the influence of her Holocaust survivor grandparents, and how she uses her platform to combat antisemitism. Watch and Subscribe on YouTube This podcast is brought to you by Unpacked, a division of OpenDor Media. UNPACKED is growing and we need your help! From now through December 31 you can make history with us by contributing to our podcast expansion project! We're kicking off this plan with transforming Unpacking Israeli History into a multi-platform experience, providing more episodes in both audio and video formats, more interesting guests, live events and more! Join us in raising $150,000 to make this dream a reality. If you've already contributed, thank you! If you haven't yet, now's your chance to be a part of something amazing. Donate here today. For other podcasts from Unpacked, check out: Jewish History Nerds Soulful Jewish Living Unpacking Israeli History Wondering Jews Special thanks to Joleen & Mitch Julis and JLTV.

Shai Davidai talks to Elon about his unwavering commitment to protecting Jewish students on campus at the risk of his own job. Shai shares the realities of Jewish life in today’s academic environment post-October 7th, and he reflects on his upbringing in Israel. Please note, this episode was recorded before Shai was temporarily banned from Columbia University’s campus. Watch and Subscribe on YouTube This podcast is brought to you by Unpacked, a division of OpenDor Media. UNPACKED is growing and we need your help! From now through December 31 you can make history with us by contributing to our podcast expansion project! We're kicking off this plan with transforming Unpacking Israeli History into a multi-platform experience, providing more episodes in both audio and video formats, more interesting guests, live events and more! Join us in raising $150,000 to make this dream a reality. If you've already contributed, thank you! If you haven't yet, now's your chance to be a part of something amazing. Donate here today. For other podcasts from Unpacked, check out: Jewish History Nerds Soulful Jewish Living Unpacking Israeli History Wondering Jews Special thanks to Joleen & Mitch Julis and JLTV.

Swell Ariel Or talks to Elon about her role in the first scripted series about October 7th, her goal of fostering conversations about modern antisemitism while highlighting the importance of consuming knowledge from all side. Swell also reveals the real reason why she disinvited Elon to her birthday party. Watch and Subscribe on YouTube This podcast is brought to you by Unpacked, a division of OpenDor Media. --- For other podcasts from Unpacked, check out: Jewish History Nerds Soulful Jewish Living Unpacking Israeli History Wondering Jews Special thanks to Joleen and Mitch Julis and JLTV.

Zach Sage Fox talks to Elon about his bar mitzvah, going to rehab, and starting stand-up all in middle school. Zach shares his near-death experience in the West Bank, and opens up about the importance of therapy and healing from an eating disorder. This episode contains adult language and content on drug use and eating disorders. Watch and Subscribe on YouTube. This podcast is brought to you by Unpacked, a division of OpenDor Media. ---- For other podcasts from Unpacked, check out: Jewish History Nerds Soulful Jewish Living Unpacking Israeli History Wondering Jews Special thanks to Joleen and Mitch Julis and JLTV.

Stefanie Yunger talks to Elon about what compelled her to start making hysterical sketches despite her agent telling her not to be funny. She also jokes that Elon’s beard might be a cry for help and shares her plans to instill a sense of Jewish pride in her child. Watch and Subscribe on YouTube. This podcast is brought to you by Unpacked, a division of OpenDor Media. --- For other podcasts from Unpacked, check out: Jewish History Nerds Soulful Jewish Living Unpacking Israeli History Wondering Jews Special thanks to Joleen and Mitch Julis and JLTV.

Howie Mandel talks to Elon about the joys of being a grandparent, opens up about his mental health struggles, and discusses how he turned to Jewish tradition to honor his late father. Watch and Subscribe on YouTube. This podcast is brought to you by Unpacked, a division of OpenDor Media. --- For other podcasts from Unpacked, check out: Jewish History Nerds Soulful Jewish Living Unpacking Israeli History Wondering Jews Special thanks to Joleen and Mitch Julis and JLTV.

Emmanuelle Chriqui talks to Elon about growing up in a Modern Orthodox family, how she landed her iconic role in Entourage, and how her new friends and advocates in the Jewish community inspire her. Watch and Subscribe on YouTube. This podcast is brought to you by Unpacked, a division of OpenDor Media. ---- For other podcasts from Unpacked, check out: Jewish History Nerds Soulful Jewish Living Unpacking Israeli History Wondering Jews Special thanks to Joleen and Mitch Julis and JLTV.

Brett Gelman talks to Elon about Hollywood's reluctance to speak out against antisemitism, expresses gratitude for his Israeli-American wife who has educated him about Israel, and shares a sneak peek into his time working with Larry David on Curb Your Enthusiasm. This episode contains explicit language and content. Watch and Subscribe on YouTube. This podcast is brought to you by Unpacked, a division of OpenDor Media. ---- For other podcasts from Unpacked, check out: Jewish History Nerds Soulful Jewish Living Unpacking Israeli History Wondering Jews Special thanks to Joleen and Mitch Julis and JLTV.

Israeli viral comedy sensation Yohay Sponder opens the new season of Stars of David. Join Elon Gold and Eli Leonard for a fast, funny, and heartfelt conversation about comedy, Jewish identity, and truth-telling through jokes. They talk about Sponder’s rise from clubs to sold-out theaters, why Jewish humor matters right now, and what it means to perform with real stakes—plus plenty of riffing, roasting, kvetching. And Elon's parents are back with a Yiddish word of the week. Get in touch with Elon and Eli at starsofdavid@unpacked.media. Watch and Subscribe on ⁠YouTube⁠. This podcast is brought to you by Unpacked, an OpenDor Media brand. Subscribe to the Unpacked newsletter: https://unpacked.bio/22f7b4 ---- For other podcasts from Unpacked, check out: ⁠⁠Jewish History Nerds⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Soulful Jewish Living⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Unpacking Israeli History⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Wondering Jews ⁠⁠ Special thanks to Joleen and Mitch Julis and JLTV.