Hey! Thats My Hummus!: Recent Episodes
Mike Scheinberg
This isn't a site or podcast about hummus. It's about respecting differences, finding points of intersection and asking difficult and awkward questions in the spirit of peaceful coexistence. Mostly, what we're trying to do here is answer that highly poignant question, "Can't we all just get along?" The answer is, "Yes. Yes we can... as long as you keep your hands of my hummus."
Technology. Social media. Bullying. Augmented Reality. Is living in the 21st Century making things more complicated? We talk about age limits for social media as well as virtual violence and its theoretical escalation to real violence.
If you've got comments, questionable flattery and show ideas, you can also let us know on Facebook or tweet us @thatsmyhummus.
Music Credits:
Title Theme (Intro and Outtro): Perfect One (Man Bites Dog) / CC BY-SA 3.0
Interstitial Music: We Are Canucks (David Blair) / CC BY-ND 3.0
In this episode, we discuss the Jewish New Year, Rosh Hashanah. We also wonder aloud why everyone is making such a big deal about Miley Cyrus and Batffleck insted of talking about more pressing global concerns like... um... we don't know.
If you've got comments, questionable flattery and show ideas, you can also let us know on Facebook or tweet us @thatsmyhummus.
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Title Theme (Intro and Outtro): Perfect One (Man Bites Dog) / CC BY-SA 3.0
Interstitial Music: Banana Peppers (Grumpus) / CC BY-ND 3.0
We discuss the controversial move on the part of Rolling Stone to put Dzhokar Tsarnaev on the cover and Robin Thicke's racy video for "Blurred Lines." How much of a role does controversy play in visibility?
For clips and articles related to this week's episode, don't forget to check out our Facebook page and weigh in.
If you've got comments, questionable flattery and show ideas, you can also let us know on Facebook or tweet us @thatsmyhummus.
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Title Theme (Intro and Outtro): Perfect One (Man Bites Dog) / CC BY-SA 3.0
Interstitial Music: 303 (nisei23) / CC BY 3.0
In this episode, we talk about both the Muslim's most holy month and various observances in the Jewish faith.
For clips and articles related to this week's episode, don't forget to check out our Facebook page and weigh in.
If you've got comments, questionable flattery and show ideas, you can also let us know on Facebook or tweet us @thatsmyhummus.
Music Credits:
Title Theme (Intro and Outtro): Perfect One (Man Bites Dog) / CC BY-SA 3.0
Interstitial Music: Everything Starts With a Beginning (Th.e n.d) / CC BY-NC-SA 3.0
Order in the court! Order in the court!
I'll have a hummus on rye, Your Honor... (You know we had to go there.)
We are all over the place this week, but the one place that's common to our topics is the courtroom. We're discussing the Supreme Court's recent decision to overturn the Defense of Marriage Act and some of the language brought up in both the pending litigation against Paula Dean and George Zimmerman.
For clips and articles related to this week's episode, don't forget to check out our Facebook page and weigh in.
If you've got comments, questionable flattery and show ideas, you can also let us know on Facebook or tweet us @thatsmyhummus.
Title Theme (Intro and Outtro): Perfect One (Man Bites Dog) / CC BY-SA 3.0
Interstitial Music: Dead Bodies (Taigerbery) / CC BY-NC-ND 3.0
Whoa, it's been a long time, our friends! With our kids officially home for the summer, we're kicking the season off by discussing parenting. And Sesame Street, naturally.
For clips and articles related to this week's episode, don't forget to check out our Facebook page and weigh in.
If you've got comments, questionable flattery and show ideas, you can also let us know on Facebook or tweet us @thatsmyhummus.
Music Credits:
Title Theme (Intro and Outtro): Perfect One (Man Bites Dog) / CC BY-SA 3.0
Interstitial Music: Ambient Cool (Sunsearcher) / CC BY-SA 3.0
The bombings at the Boston Marathon occurred two weeks ago. But law enforcement is continuing to put the pieces together -- as is the public. This episode of HTMH has us discussing our impressions and our feelings of what happened.
As always -- feel free to comment at our Facebook page or Tweet us @ThatsMyHummus.
We usually use this space to ask you to support us by shopping on Amazon by clicking on one of the banners on this site. And you can certainly do so. However, if you have some disposable income, we'd like to encourage you to look at helping the folks in Boston and other tragedies which have occurred over the past few weeks. If you're looking to help those affected by the tragedy in Boston, you can contribute at http://www.onefundboston.org. During the episode we discuss the fertilizer plant explosion in Western Texas as well; you can help that community through The American Red Cross.
Music Credits:
Title Theme (Intro and Outtro): Perfect One (Man Bites Dog) / CC BY-SA 3.0
Interstitial Music: the spaniard that blighted my life (Crown the Invisble) / CC0 1.0 Universal
This week on HTMH, we discuss comments by professional volleyball player, wife and mother Gabrielle Reece about wives needing to be more "submissive" to their husbands as well as the NHL's recent partnership with "You Can Play," an organization dedicated to creating a more accepting environment in the world of sports for LGBT athletes.
If you've got comments, questionable flattery and show ideas, stop by our Facebook community page or tweet us @thatsmyhummus.
Music Credits:
Title Theme (Intro and Outtro): Perfect One (Man Bites Dog) / CC BY-SA 3.0
Interstitial Music: Stay Awake (Daizy) / CC BY-NC-SA 3.0
In this episode, we discuss a recent ruling by a French court against Twitter over the use of an antisemitic thread based on the hashtag #AGoodJew. We also discuss the issue of whether or not same sex marriage legislation opposes freedom of religion in the United States.
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Music Credits:
Title Theme (Intro and Outtro): Perfect One (Man Bites Dog) / CC BY-SA 3.0
Interstitial Music: Believe (Taigerbery) / CC BY-NC-ND 3.0
Hi! We've been away for a long while. Why is that? You'll just have to listen to find out...
We're in the midst of the Jewish holiday of Passover -- a holiday of springtime, slavery, freedom, multimedia events and education. And, of course, of eating matzah. And, for some, quinoa.
Join us for more details as to how one of our co-hosts has observed Passover in the past -- and how it's going down this year!
If you've got comments, questionable flattery and show ideas, stop by our Facebook community page or tweet us @thatsmyhummus.
Music Credits:
Title Theme (Intro and Outtro): Perfect One (Man Bites Dog) / CC BY-SA 3.0 Interstitial Music: Pesach Shop (Six13)
Besides being a Southern staple, a catfish is the new slang for people who misrepresent themselves on the Internet.
Wait.
How do you know we are who we say we are?!
OMG. How do WE know we are who we say we are?
Don't worry, we are. Mostly.
This week, we discuss the "catfish" in sheep's clothing.
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Music Credits:
Title Theme (Intro and Outtro): Perfect One (Man Bites Dog) / CC BY-SA 3.0
Interstitial Music: Got You Surrounded - Single (Republic Of Lights) / CC BY-ND 3.0
This week on your favorite interfaith podcast, we discuss Justin Bieber's recent appearance in the tabloids with his newest paramour, Miss Mary Jane. Then, we bring it home on whether or not teaching a small child to follow a particular religion can be considered brainwashing.
If you've got comments, questionable flattery and show ideas, stop by our Facebook community page or tweet us @thatsmyhummus.
Music Credits:
Title Theme (Intro and Outtro): Perfect One (Man Bites Dog) / CC BY-SA 3.0
Interstitial Music: Ambient Cool (Sunsearcher) / CC BY-SA 3.0
We wish you a Merry Christmas / we wish you a Merry Christmas / we wish you a Merry Christmas and a ... wait, whaaaat?
Yes. Christmas. I'm Jewish, she's Muslim. And this is a Christmas episode. Why? Just because. :)
We do, however, talk about a couple of other things: Faiqa (the one who isn't Jewish) wrote an article about the winter holiday of Hanukkah (the one that is Jewish) -- and got some flack about it. And the recent shooting at an elementary school in Newtown, CT was on our minds as well.
But we end it by celebrating Christmas -- yes, Christmas -- through a way both of us could connect. How? You'll see...
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Title Theme (Intro and Outtro): Perfect One (Man Bites Dog) / CC BY-SA 3.0
Interstitial Music: Slow Burn (Kevin MacLeod) / CC BY 3.0
Andrew Bennett, a visiting scholar at Tel Aviv University whose expertise lies in national security and international law, shares his experiences and thoughts about living inside Israel during this time of intense conflict.
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Title Theme (Intro and Outtro): Perfect One (Man Bites Dog) / CC BY-SA 3.0
Interstitial Music: Rap Ambassadors feat Cappo, Sonnyjim & Chrome (Heavy Links) / CC BY-SA 3.0
In this episode, we discuss a recent decision by a Cleveland judge to have a reckless driver where a sing proclaiming her to be an idiot and Papa John's CEO John Schnatter's (not Shatner much to our chagrin) comments about how Obamacare is going to adversely affect his workforce.
Do you have comments, questions or PG rated crude remarks?
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Title Theme (Intro and Outtro): Perfect One (Man Bites Dog) / CC BY-SA 3.0
Interstitial Music: Slow Burn (Kevin MacLeod) / CC BY 3.0
Our thoughts and prayers go out to those affected by Hurricane Sandy. Please consider making a donation to the Red Cross, however small, to aid in disaster relief.
As the Northeastern United States experiences an unprecedented level of devastation due to Hurricane Sandy, the nation nears another historic occasion: the presidential election.
We discuss various politicians' responses to the storm and the potential impact of the government's response on the outcome of the election.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to those affected by Hurricane Sandy. Please consider making a donation to the Red Cross, however small, to aid in disaster relief.
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Title Theme (Intro and Outtro): Perfect One (Man Bites Dog) / CC BY-SA 3.0
Interstitial Music: Got You Surrounded - Single (Republic Of Lights) / CC BY-ND 3.0
We discuss recent "kerfuffles" (I've always wanted to use that word!) at the Western Wall and in the online space over how Jewish women should use their voices in both the literal and figurative sense.
Also, we have another guest on the show this week! And you won't BELIEVE your ears! Tune in.
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Title Theme (Intro and Outtro): Perfect One (Man Bites Dog) / CC BY-SA 3.0
Interstitial Music: Hey! Whiskers! (Plumtree) / CC BY-ND 2.5
It's a very special episode of Hey! That's My Hummus! Why is that? Because Shiny isn't a part of it!
This past week was The Aiming Low Non-Conference in Atlanta, GA. And Faiqa not only was there, but she was also a roundtable leader at the (non) conference! While at the conference she spent time with yet another roundtable leader, Neil Kramer (@Neilochka), who is known for his blog Citizen of the Month. This was an opportunity to talk about many fascinating things -- as happens when two great minds meet.
Listen as Neil discusses rubbing famous elbows on his visit to Memphis and Graceland! About his writing career! About ironing shirts! And so much more!
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Title Theme (Intro and Outtro): Perfect One (Man Bites Dog) / CC BY-SA 3.0
Interstitial Music: B-Side (Jahzzar) / CC BY-SA 3.0
This week, we're offering a shortened version of Hey! That's My Hummus! as we discuss the various theories behind the incendiary film "The Innocence of Muslims." In addition to discussing the details of the events surrounding the film, we also discuss how our respective identities, Jewish and Muslim, are playing into the violence that's occurring globally.
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Show notes:
Voter Registration Laws
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Nikki Minaj and Mitt Romney? Really?
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laws are being passed throughout the United States that center on voter identification
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Some of the laws require very specific forms of ID
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is this partisan or practical?
Creationism
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We discuss the points brought up by Bill Nye about the dangers of treating creation as a scientific theory
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is it detrimental for us to teach our kids about religion in the context of science?
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we discuss our personal opinions on intelligent design
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We're baaaaack.
Unfiltered.
Unedited.
Understandably.
I don't know, that last one just seemed to go.
Catch up with us this episode until we resume our regularly scheduled programming.
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Title Theme (Intro and Outtro): Perfect One (Man Bites Dog) / CC BY-SA 3.0
Interstitial Music: Let Me Go (STEEP) / CC BY-SA 3.0
A recent post on theoatmeal.com prompts a discussion about whether or not religion is "under attack" and the recent shooting tragedy in a movie theatre in Aurora, Colorado prompts us to wonder about the root causes of gun violence in America.
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Music Credits:
Title Theme (Intro and Outtro): Perfect One (Man Bites Dog) / CC BY-SA 3.0
Interstitial Music: Roads that burned our boots (Jahzzar) / CC BY-SA 3.0
This Week's "Extra Credit:"
When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves. - Viktor Frankl
In this episode, we discuss human rights in the context of imprisonment. At 19, I read a book that changed my life irrevocably. It was by psychiatrist, existentialist and Holocaust survivor Dr. Viktor Frankl. The book, called Man's Search for Meaning, documents Dr. Frankl's time at the notorious Aushcwitz prison camp and describes the thought process he used to survive the most horrific of conditions. I've revisited this book several times since then and have drawn inspiration, strength and power from the words therein. Given the dreary circumstances we discuss in this week's episode, I thought Dr. Frankl's words might not only provide solace to individuals directly affected, but to all of us.
This week, we discuss taco marketing strategies, climate change and the American as apple pie obsession with celebrity break ups and screw ups.
Music Credits:
Title Theme (Intro and Outtro): Perfect One (Man Bites Dog) / CC BY-SA 3.0
Interstitial Music: Chocolate and Cocaine (single) (Lorenzo's Music) / CC BY-SA 3.0
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Show Notes
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See if you can spot the politically incorrect joke less than sixty seconds into the show. It ends with, "Okay. maybe that was politically incorrect."
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First, we discuss President Obama's executive order regarding illegal immigration.
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There is mention of the little known historical footnote known as the "The Great Polyester Pardon" issued during the Scheinberg presidency of '75-'78
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Forget freedom of the press, we're talking about REAL civil liberties here: 32 ounce soda.
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"Dear Santa, Even though we are Jewish and Muslim, we would very much like an east Asian intern named Harold. Thanks, HTMH"
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Apparently, Mike doesn't "drink soda" anymore. Isn't he SO.GREAT.
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I want a Dr. Pepper.
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Title Theme (Intro and Outtro): Perfect One (Man Bites Dog) / CC BY-SA 3.0
Interstitial Music: Quasi Motion (Kevin MacLeod) / CC BY 3.0
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Ever wonder what the rules are in Judaism and Islam with respect to interfaith marriage?
So have we.
Today, we discuss.
Stuff.
And there's also music.
You'll see why that's funny about twenty minutes into listening.
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Title Theme (Intro and Outtro): Perfect One (Man Bites Dog) / CC BY-SA 3.0
Interstitial Music: Something Elated (Broke For Free) / CC BY 3.0
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We've hit the 50 show mark! Woo hoo!
And since we've made it to that point, we're taking a quick break this week -- no new show. However, we're re-packaging an old show. Well, two, actually. We've taken segments from two of our earlier shows (from all the way back in 2011) and repackaged them. Why? Because it's a great way to hear us talk about topics which fascinated us back then (and still do now.)
Our first segment is from April 2011 -- we talked about "Whitewashing Hollywood," which is what happens when a white actor plays the part of an ethnic character. It's one of the best kinds of segments -- which are the ones where Faiqa and Shiny vehemently disagree.
And then we move to the end of last summer -- when we had a story about a woman who was in the middle of a controversy when she was denied access to an amusement park ride because she was wearing a hijab. We talked about our own outward religious/cultural identities -- as well as our own theme park experiences.
Even if you've heard these before -- listen again! Nostalgia is cool.
Today, we're featuring guest host, Rachel Reynolds, author of the recently released Four Seasons for Charlotte. If you've ever wondered what to say or what you can do to help someone in crisis, our guest shares incredible insights with a warmth and openness that makes it a little less awkward to show you care during life's most difficult moments.
For more information on Rachel and her foundation for families battling pediatric cancer, visit our Facebook page.
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Title Theme (Intro and Outtro): Perfect One (Man Bites Dog) / CC BY-SA 3.0
Interstitial Music: We All Fall Down (Lorenzo's Music) / CC BY-SA 3.0
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Dharun Ravi, a Rutgers student found guilty of bias intimidation and invasion of privacy was sentenced to thirty days in jail and community service this past week. We also discuss an interesting rally at Citi Field where Haredi Jews, an ultra orthodox group, met to discuss the influence of the Internet in their lives.
This week's show also starts off quite auspiciously when Faiqa forgets to introduce Mike, but makes a brilliant save in the second half.
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Title Theme (Intro and Outtro): Perfect One (Man Bites Dog) / CC BY-SA 3.0
Interstitial Music: Rap Ambassadors feat Cappo, Sonnyjim & Chrome (Heavy Links) / CC BY-SA 3.0
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Today we discuss a six year old boy's suspension from a Colorado school for "sexual harassment" and Sacha Baron Cohen's new movie (which neither of us has seen), The Dictator.
Mike also sullies Faiqa's childhood memories with an off color interpretation of Cyndi Lauper lyrics.
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Music Credits:
Title Theme (Intro and Outtro): Perfect One (Man Bites Dog) / CC BY-SA 3.0
Interstitial Music: Very Own Human (Emma Acs) / CC BY-NC-SA 3.0
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Special thanks to our friend Carl of the Recovery Room Podcast for hosting us last week on his show last week.
OF COURSE we're still here.
We've been planning and scheming for the next chapter in our quest for world-hummus domination.
In this episode, we discuss the recent legislation passed in North Carolina that redefines marriage as well as the groundswell of support created from Facebook's promotion of organ donation.
Thoughts, opinions or suggestions? Visit us on twitter or Facebook and sound off!
Music Credits:
Title Theme (Intro and Outtro): Perfect One (Man Bites Dog) / CC BY-SA 3.0
Interstitial Music: Depp (Plumtree) / CC BY-ND 2.5
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Passover is around a week away!
Join us for a very kosher episode of HTMH where we ask our Jewish friend "Why this night is different than any other night?" in Hebrew. And by "we" I mean me, Faiqa. I'm feeling very royal today.
Enjoy the new episode and have a happy Passover.
Or a blessed Good Friday and Happy Easter.
Or, you know, just woo-hoo, TGIF.
Don't forget you can always direct questions and comments to our Facebook or Twitter account.
This week on HTMH, we'll be talking about the tragic shooting of Trayvon Martin on February 26th by a local captain of the neighborhood watch in Sanford, Florida. We discuss whether race played a factor in the events or not. Spoiler alert: someone calls someone a racist.
Then we go across the Atlantic to Toulouse, France. It began on March 11 and ended there yesterday evening. A killing spree executed by a Frenchmen named Muhammed Merah that resulted in the death of 4 soldiers, 3 children and their father and teacher. In this episode of Hey Thats My Hummus, we'll talk openly with one another about observations and feelings about this senseless act that affects each of us personally.
A special thanks to those of you who have been listening for the past year. Your support, kind words and listenership is appreciated so very much. For real.
Seriously.
We love you, man.
On this episode, we'll be talking about this week's tragic shooting at a high school in Ohio which left 3 students dead, some more with injuries, and a community severely affected trying to figure out what went wrong. What were the factors which led up to this act of violence? Was it the shooter's access to a gun? Was it his upbringing?
It's a somber topic, and there are certainly many questions left unanswered. Please let us know what you think -- by posting to our Facebook Wall or by tweeting us.
Pinocchio's conscience was a cricket. Do you remember that part of the story? Apparently, the Virginia legislature doesn't need crickets because it's got it own little "conscience clause" chirping away on a piece of legislation concerning adoptions that would allow religious organizations to disqualify potential parents they find to be "morally objectionable." Specifically, "same sex couples."
Abigail Fisher didn't get into the University of Texas. And she feels that her race had something to do with it. Since Fisher is a white woman and not African-American nor Latina, she feels that the University took a look at race as a factor alongside her academic merits. Her lawsuit will be heard at the Supreme Court -- where the issue of Affirmative Action will come up yet again. Are we finally at a time where we no longer need to look at race and ethnicity to ensure that everyone has an equal opportunity?
So, people, are you ready for Hey! That's My Hummus! the week of February 20, 2012? Here's hoping your answer is in the affirmative...
To co-pay or not to co-pay? That was the question for a couple of weeks as new legislation was offered by the Obama administration regarding employers being required to offer full coverage for contraception to their employees. Was the resulting compromise? And, of course, the broader question, is access to contraception a basic right? We then switch gears and discuss a recent book by former female member of the Hasidic Satmar sect of Judaism and whether her decision to leave was a choice or an "escape."
I also sound incredibly stupid as I can't quite get the distinction between "orthodox" and "Orthodox" or "conservative" and "Conservative" Judaism. "Whatever." Or "whatever."
I need flashcards or something-- which we also discuss.
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We don't do concerns.
It was all over the news last week (and this week, too). Was the Susan G. Komen fund's decision to pull over $700,000 from Planned Parenthood politically based or a concerted attempt to avoid what some have called the "culture wars" surrounding abortion?
And, then, we switch gears and discuss the connection between ecology, the planet and spirituality in preparation for a "minor", but tasty Jewish holiday called Tu B'Shevat, the New Year for Trees.
We talk about stealing paper from work, Jay-Z, Bob Dylan, Justin Beiber, Barbie, Iran, quote some guy from the Beatles, praise capitalism and glorify the Holy Book of Wikipedia.
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I totally just came up with that. "Extended media".
I call copyright.
This week, Mike and I discuss NFL player Tim Tebow's visible faith on the football field and the public's reaction. We also discuss the controversy surrounding the translation of the Bible into Patois, the indigenous language spoken in Jamaica.
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We're baaaaack.
Hope you had a great (insert appropriate holiday here), but time to get back to work! Or not!
Now, I don't know if you've heard, but the cool thing to do this year was watch a Big Bang Theory marathon on TBS. The uncool thing to do was actually go out and party OR, according to many progressives and liberals, help amend existing literature that suspends an American's rights to a speedy trial
"On the last day of 2011, President Obama signed into law the National Defense Authorization Act For Fiscal Year 2012 (NDAA)...One of the provisions included in the 2012 NDAA is one that allows for American citizens suspected of terrorism to be indefinitely detained in military custody without charge or trial. As Pfc. Bradley Manning begins the pre-trial hearing process after nearly 18 months of being held in military detention, the president has just signed into law a bill that will allow the military to treat American civilians in a similar fashion if they are suspected of conducting activities related to domestic terrorism." -- Amanda Fox-Roucher, "The NDAA Debate," nexgenJOURNAL
And then we travel over to the other world and discover that fundamentalism isn't just the dominion of Muslims. In fact, mounting tensions between secular and ultra Orthodox Jews are revealing that going too far isn't just the domain of one faith.
Naama Margolis, an 8-year-old from Bet Shemesh, is the most famous girl in Israel today. In fact, nobody can stop talking about her. And why is that? Well, on Friday evening, Naama told her story on the most watched news show in the country. Interviewed by Channel 2's Shai Gal, Naama told how she was afraid to go to school, just a few hundred meters from her house in Bet Shemesh, because Haredim cursed and spit on her for being dressed "immodestly." -- Ami Kaufman, +972, 12/25/2011
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Here comes a Faiqa-less episode -- her son was under the weather (and we hope he feels better!). Fortunately, Shiny's wife, Kyra, fills in on this episode of HTMH. Kyra was involved with a National Geographic Channel special called Hitler's G.I. Death Camp, chronicling the happenings in the Berga concentration camp where 350 American P.O.W.'s were subjected to forced labor and inhumane conditions. The program debuts on Sunday, December 18 at 9:00pm ET/PT.
We also switch gears and discuss Lowe's home improvement's decision to stop advertising on TLC's series All-American Muslim.
... and that's it for 2011! Thanks for listening and participating -- we'll see you in 2012!
Does living in American make someone less Jewish? Or Muslim? In this episode, we discuss a series of commercials recently pulled by Israeli PM Netanyahu that were aimed at the U.S. Israeli expat community. Why were the commercials pulled and what do we think about that? Well. You're going to have to listen to find out.
Then we switch gears and talk about what a commie that Kermit the Frog is. It ain't easy being... red?
Well, it's the week after Thanksgiving. Which means we've entered "The Holiday Season" -- whatever that means!
And what exactly does it mean? What happens on that fateful Friday after Thanksgiving? Why do consumers go all crazy about getting that magical price on a plasma TV by camping out in the freezing cold for hours before? Is this truly the way to spend the holiday? We talk a bit about how "Black Friday" has now become a part of our collective lives in the USA.
And after all of that -- we (your favorite Jew and Muslim) delve into the "War on Christmas" -- in which certain retail outlets have opted to use a more ecumenical "Seasons Greetings" instead of "Merry Christmas" to include a more diverse base of customers -- and in which some have returned to "Merry Christmas" out of pressure by those who feel that Christmas has become an endangered species. We have our own views on it as non-Christians. Listen and discover!
We talk about Thanksgiving and why nobody seems to want to talk about Mitt Romney.
I thought it was riveting.
To our American listeners, Happy Thanksgiving.
To our listeners outside the U.S., well, I suppose your turkeys are glad they don't live in America.
So, there's that.
To everyone: Thanks so much for your support, the downloads, your encouragement, the downloads, and of course liking us on Facebook and following us on Twitter.
You're the best listeners EVER.
The Learning Channel debuted the first episode of its eight part series set in Dearborn, Michigan called "All American Muslim." Mike and I had the chance to screen the first two episodes before they aired, and, of course, you want to know what we think.
And then there's the Penn State thing.
Oy.
Milestone: In this episode, we host our very first guest!!
Travel writer, blogger and our good friend, Britt Reints, answers questions about Catholicism and weighs in on how and how not to dress up for Halloween.
In this episode, we discuss gender in two very different contexts.
From the New York World: On the morning of October 12, Melissa Franchy boarded the B110 bus in Brooklyn and sat down near the front. For a few minutes she was left in silence, although the other passengers gave her a noticeably wide berth. But as the bus began to fill up, the men told her that she had to get up. Move to the back, they insisted.
We then switch gears and discuss transgendered children in the context of a little boy who was recently admitted to the Girl Scouts of America.
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In this episode, we discuss why Muslims don't get their drink on and petting zoos.
I think that pretty much sums it up.
It's the most reflective time of the year. For Mike and the Tribe, at least. We talked about Yom Kippur in this episode and then switched gears and discussed those crazy kids fighting corporate greed or... something.
Just so you know, we'll be back next week because, what, Shiny has another observance this weekend?!
Yes, really.
Our next episode will be dedicated to questions you might have for our resident Muslim (me... no, I will not be talking about myself in the third person today). E-mail us at hey@heythatsmyhummus.com or via Twitter or Facebook.
From the Holy Book of Wikipedia:
Rosh Hashanah is the Jewish New Year. It is the first of the High Holy Days or Yamim Nora'im ("Days of Awe") which occur in the fall. Rosh Hashanah is celebrated on the first two days of Tishrei.
Oh, who else is not sure what all that means? Mike fills in all the needed details. Mostly. Make sure you listen to the part about bees.
Also in this episode we discuss the recent ejection of a lesbian couple from a Southwest Airlines flight for engaging in behavior deemed inappropriate for its "family friendly" environment.
An article in the WSJ entitled "Jewish Donors Warn Obama on Israel" prompted a discussion about identity politics. Here's an excerpt from the article:
Jewish donors and fund-raisers are warning the Obama re-election campaign that the president is at risk of losing financial support because of concerns about his handling of Israel. The complaints began early in President Barack Obama's term, centered on a perception that Mr. Obama has been too tough on Israel.
And since we're talking about politics, we thought we'd dissect the possibility of a new slogan for the Tea Party given a recent audience outburst at a GOP debate in Tampa, Florida.
What should happen, the moderator asked hypothetically, if a healthy 30-year-old man who can afford insurance chooses not to buy it -- and then becomes catastrophically ill and needs intensive care for six months? When Dr. Paul ducked, fondly recalling the good old days before Medicare and saying that we should all take responsibility for ourselves, Blitzer pressed the point. "But, Congressman, are you saying the society should just let him die?" At that point, the rabble erupted in cheers and whoops of "Yeah!"
You ever wonder whether someone is a Jew or not a Jew? There's an app for that. Or was in France for a while, anyway.
In this episode of HTMH: "'Jew or Not Jew' app riles anti-racism group"
PARIS - A French anti-racism group has threatened to sue Apple over an iPhone application called "A Jew or Not a Jew?" that allows users to consult a database of celebrities and public figures to determine whether they are Jewish or not. SOS Racisme said the application, sold for 0.79 euro cents ($1.07) on the Apple Store France, violates France's strict laws banning the compiling of people's personal details without their consent. (From CBS NewsWorld, September 14, 2011)
And on a more local (and slightly more morbid) note, we discuss the movement for clemency regarding Troy Davis, a man convicted of murdering a Savannah police officer in 1989 and sentenced to the death penalty.
(UPDATE: As of our recording, the clemency hearing was scheduled, but this morning's news' reports indicate that clemency was denied to Mr. Davis by the state of Georgia and that the execution is scheduled for tomorrow.)
We're baaaaack.
On August 30th, a young Muslim woman visiting Playland amusement park in Rye, New Jersey was asked to remove her head covering before riding on a roller coaster. She refused, a crowd gathered, and, several minutes later, thirteen people were arrested.
Find out what happened in those several minutes, what we think about what happened, whether Carol Anne went into the light and what we think about visible expressions of faith in the latest episode of the Hey! That's My Hummus!
You're just going to have to listen to find out what we talked about in this episode.
Sorry, but we have to put our feet down about something around here. No synopses for very special episodes.
Okay. Fiiiine.
I'll give you a hint.
SEASON FINALE!!!!!
What?
Podcasts have season finales. Maybe even a cliffhanger, too.
You're totally going to listen now.
In light of the recent conviction of Warren Jeffs, Mike and I talked about polygamy and its place in modernity. And completely forgot to talk about how gross Warren Jeffs really is.
I also read an op-ed piece entitled "Legacy of a Society That Believes in Nothing" from the U.K. Daily Mail that was posted on a friend's Facebook wall. The author argue that the core issue of the U.K. riots lies in an overly secular society and further postulates, "without religion, we are all a little less human."
We discuss the recent violence and chaos which has troubled Great Britain over the past week sparked by the shooting death of a citizen by law enforcement. We also delve into a recent report by the Pew Research Center titled "Rising Restrictions on Religion," which talks about religious tolerance (and intolerance) in the countries around the world.
It's no secret that Ramadan is this month and that Faiqa's fasting, but did you know that Shiny also fasted this week?
Relax, he's not converting, it was actually a Jewish observance called Tisha B'Av. Learn all about our similarities and differences in this super special "going hungry" episode where we discuss the hows, whats and whys of fasting in our traditions.
Since Faiqa is at BlogHer '11 this week, we've decided to put together a compilation of two segments from past shows: the first is the reason for the namesake of the podcast -- the great hummus debate. Our pilot episode had this topic span over two, fifteen-minute segments, but we've cut it down to just one. And then we look back at our discussion about the advent of a Muslim superhero in the Batman comic book series -- and the prevalence of religious diversity within the superhero world.
Do Jews have to wear certain clothes when they worship? Is the concept of heaven and hell present in Judaism? Why does Mike keep kosher? How many licks does it take to get to the center of a Tootsie roll lollipop? Tastes great or less filling?
All these (mostly) and more answered by our very own resident Jew, Shiny.
Thanks to all our listeners who submitted questions!
On this episode, we talk about the recent controversy at Dollywood where a patron was asked to turn her t-shirt inside out for fear that its message might offend other parkgoers. We also discuss the passing of musician Amy Winehouse and people's reactions.
Things get a little heated as our hosts discuss the suspected Islamist terrorists attack in Norway and allegations of Israeli spies in New Zealand.
This episode, the first of our new shorter format, has us discussing the current economic negotiations regarding raising the US Debt Ceiling. We also talk about Rupert Murdoch and the layers of scandal rocking his corporation on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean.
In this episode of Hey! That's My Hummus, we discuss the dark side of laws like the one currently being proposed in response to the Casey Anthony Trial. We also discuss how and what we tell our kid's about unpleasant current events. Also, we reveal that Rupert Murdoch is actually from New Zealand and not Australia. No, not really. We actually discuss the impact of profit on journalistic ethics. NOTE: Due to technical difficulties, we aren't able to bring you segment 3. We apologize for the inconvenience and will be back next week with a full, brand new episode.
We take a look at the phenomenon of "Jew collecting" -- where Jews, as a novelty, will identify celebrities -- especially professional sports players -- who happen to also be Jewish. (We're guessing that this is done across many different religions, nationalities and cultures.) We also discuss effective parenting and discipline (being that both hosts are parents of the same kid), and we conclude with a frank discussion about social media connections and what makes those "friendships" different from other interpersonal relationships.
In this installment of our podcast, Mike and I discuss the effect of stereotyped gender roles and a bunch of Jewish stuff. Then, we channel Jon Stewart (Hi Jon! Call me!) and discuss the media's coverage of Michelle Bachmann who formally announced her candidacy for the presidential elections in 2012. And, then, we wrap it up with talking about how we wish our children would just go the F*%$! to sleep.
This week Mike and I discussed the concept of customized search engine and social media filtering in the context as discussed in Eli Pariser's book The Filter Bubble: What The Internet is Hiding From You. In a grand experiment we searched three terms suggested by our Twitter followers. The results were... interesting. We also discussed the impact of one day boycotts in light of WalMart's recent victory in a gender discrimination case that was presided over in the Supreme Court and the total and complete immorality of remaking Footloose.
We should have called this episode "My Big Gay Hummus: Vicodin and Thunder Edition." I think that's all you need to know for now.
In Episode 11, we talk about the arrest and release of a Saudi woman charged with ... driving? We also talk about how to keep the five-oh from hacking your Angry Birds app in case you get arrested and a civil disobedience dance off at the Jefferson Memorial.
Episode 10 is our first "Ask a Muslim" show where we ask our co-host, Faiqa, questions from our listeners dealing with all things Islam. Also, we talk about the circumcision ban initiative which will be on the ballot of the next election in San Francisco.
In this most recent episode, we discuss sexual assault charges pending against the Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund and how our respective faiths view gay marriage. And, of course, we added a little gangsta rap at the White House into the mix just to keep it real, yo.
Today, we're wondering if we can really trust Pakistan, why Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's image was MIA in a Brooklyn newspaper and, most significantly, if Rebecca Black is the future of pop.
On this episode, we discuss the reactions to the killing of Osama bin Laden, the prevalence of bullying (and bullying awareness) in today's society, and vampires. Of course.
We talk about the Jewish holiday of Passover, laws being enacted in France prohibiting certain types of modest dress, and Donald Trump's obsession with President Obama's birth certificate.
Episode 5 deals with the near-impending government shutdown and our United States government budget and deficit; the introduction of diverse superheroes in comic books; and the "whitewashing" of ethnic characters in movies and shows.
This week on the Hey! That's My Hummus podcast, we're finally going to discuss our thoughts on the conflict in the Middle East. Sort of. We'll also talk about the stuff we don't eat (bacon!) and Prince William's big fat sort of Anglican wedding.
We talk about how many Americans could pass the American citizenship test, the issues of "blood money" in Muslim countries, and complaints about kissing on Glee.
Our second epsiode focuses on women: We discuss the Jewish holiday of Purim which is about the actions of Queen Esther; we review the film "Arranged" about the friendship of two traditional, religious women -- one Jewish and one Muslim; and we discuss a woman at UCLA who went too far with her rant on YouTube about Asians on campus.
On our first (this time we really mean it!) episode, we talk about the recent King Hearing on radicalization of American Muslims, the recent dismissal of Brandon Davies from the Brigham Young University basketball team due to the school's morality conduct code, and humor based on our stereotypes.
On our first episode, we talk about the controversial origins of hummus, the Supreme Court decision about the Westboro Baptist Church, and Charlie Sheen's downward spiral.