The Amen Corner: Recent Episodes
Brad Rothschild and Steven Cook
What do Van Halen, the Yankees, Judaism, Israel, Fatherhood, and Goodfellas have to do with each other? Everything. Find out how at the Amen Corner with Steven Cook and Brad Rothschild.
This week, in a super very special Amen Corner, our guest is Rabbi Stephanie Ruskay. Stephanie is not only the wife of our producer Darone, but she’s running for New York State Assembly. She took time to speak with us about the issues that are important to her, her reasons for running, and why her candidacy is historic. We laughed, learned and got inspired — have a listen!
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After a couple of weeks off, Brad and Steven are back at it, talking about Brad’s trip to Israel, the renaming (and un-naming?) of the Kennedy Center, confederate flags, and of course, the ascendence of the New York Knicks to the NBA Finals. Have a listen and enjoy!
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Brad and Steven are back this week, talking about David Lee Roth with and without Van Halen, Graham Platner and Jon Stewart, Bruce Springsteen and music that is the “soundtrack to your life. Have a listen and enjoy!
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Bad and Steven are back at it this week, talking about tea, loyalty and fandom, Steven’s interaction with a guy wearing a shirt with the flag of Iran on it, the Hulk Hogan documentary and how to properly pronounce the name, “The Iron Sheik,” and Graham Platner’s senatoral candidacy. Have a listen!
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Brad and Steven are back at it this week, wondering if the Strait of Hormuz is opened or closed and thinking about how some people are making lots of money off of oil futures these days. they also talk about Viktor Orban’s defeat in Hungary, JD Vance taking on the Pope, how the midterms could be messed with, and Steven’s Big Jim doll, er, action figure. Have a listen and enjoy!
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This week, Brad and Steven are back at it, talking about chocolate bunnies and chocolate matzoh, Seders on the subway, the rapper Kosha Dillz, eating in Montreal, and our unhinged president. Have a listen and have a Joyous Easter, Happy Passover and good whatever else you want to celebrate!
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Brad and Steven are back at it this week, talking about the beginning of the baseball season and the NCAA tournament, the war/not war in Iran, and ICE at the airport. They also ask the timeless question: if you had to choose, would you pick the Olive Garden or sex? Have a listen and enjoy!
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Brad and Steven are back this week, talking about, what else, the war/non-war with Iran. The guys talk about the various justifications that the administration has given for the “special military action,” and wonder what “imminent” really means. They also talk about Kristi Noem’s firing, Stephen Miller’s incorruptibility, and Brad’s solo weekend. Have a listen!
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This week, Brad and Steven talk about their preparations for Snowmageddon 2026, even though it’s going to hit New York City much harder than it will suburban Maryland. The guys also talk about the life of dogs, shoveling snow, and the US Olympic hockey win and the “Miracle on Ice” (again). Have a listen and enjoy!
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Brad and Steven are back at it this week, trying to recall all of the different news cycles they missed since the last episode. This week, they talk about the racist meme that the president posted about Former President Barack and Michelle Obama as well as the ongoing Epstein files saga — is everyone a complete scumbag??? They also talk about the winter Olympics and the New York Knicks — have a listen!
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This week’s episode is devoted to the execution of Alex Pretti on the streets in Minneapolis by government thugs. May Alex Pretti’s memory be a blessing.
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Brad and Steven are back at it this week, talking about aging and how quickly time is passing. It’s another week where so much news is happening that it’s hard to process it all, but they also talk about what’s happening in Minneapolis, the increasing threats to take over Greenland, and the offshore account that Trump set up to steal Venezuelan oil revenue. Have a listen!
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Brad and Steven are back for the first episode of 2026, and there’s no shortage of things to talk about. It’s hard to believe that we’re less than two weeks into the new year and how fast events are happening around the world. This week, the guys review the events of the fledgling year, including, the US nabbing the president of Venezuela, the threat by the administration to seize Greenland, the anti-government protests in Iran, and the cold-blooded killing of Renee Good in Minneapolis. Have a listen!
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This week, Brad and Steven are back for one last time in 2025. They’re talking about the 60 Minutes/Bari Weiss situation and put it in the context of the larger discussion of legacy vs. new media. They also talk about the lack of accepted truths in today’s world and wonder what this portends for the future. Have a listen and Happy Holidays!
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Brad and Steven are back at it this week, and what a week it’s been. Between the horrific shootings at Brown University, the despicable terrorist attack in Sydney, and the senseless murders of Rob and Michele Reiner, there has been a lot to process in a short amount of time. The guys talk about these events as well as the (partial) release of the (redacted) Epstein Files, and Representative Elise Stefanik’s decision to drop out of the race for governor of New York and not to run for congress again. It’s also Chanukah and Christmas is in a few days, so happy holidays to all, no matter what you celebrate or even if you don’t celebrate at all.
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Brad and Steven are back at it this week, talking about President Trump’s winning of the first ever FIFA Peace Prize — yay Donald! They also talk about the recently released 2025 National Security Strategy and the shift away from the rules-based international system that was created (by the US) in the aftermath of WWII. They also talk about (and like) Forrest Gump. Have a listen and enjoy!
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This week, Brad and Steven are back with the very, very special, post-Thanksgiving episode. The guys talk turkey (and sides) and debrief over their respective holiday gatherings. They also talk about Pete Hegseth, the erosion of political norms, and discover that there are actually a decent number of kosher restaurants in Panama City (who knew?). Have a listen as you continue to digest your Thanksgiving food. Enjoy!
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After a couple of weeks off for travel, Brad and Steven are back at it this week with a new episode, just in time for Thanksgiving. This week, the guys talk about Marjorie Taylor Greene’s “face” turn, Zohran Mamdani’s favorite restaurant, and try to come up with new ideas for their rightwing grift so they can afford to eat at Barney Greengrass more regularly. Happy listening and Happy Thanksgiving!
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Brad and Steven are back at it this week, talking about the World Series, Halloween costumes and candy, and Nazis on both sides of the aisle. The big reveal in this episode is that Steven went to a David Cassidy concert as an adult. Have a listen and enjoy!
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After a short break for respective Parents Weekends, Brad and Steven are back with the podcast this week. They’re talking about the government shutdown, the general corruption in society, Nazis having a moment, and sugar cereal. Have a listen!
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This week, Brad and Steven are back, coming off of the High Holidays and talking about being Jewish in the world today, They talk about the rise in antisemitic violence and the impact that it’s had on how they feel about their Judaism and the safety of their families. Have a listen.
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Brad and Steven are back at it this week, talking about the New York Times coverage of the Comey indictment, the designation of ANTIFA as a terrorist organization, Tylenol, Costco, New York City stories, and the Manischewitz truck. Have a listen and Happy New Year.
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Brad and Steven are back at it this week, talking about Steven’s experience going to a Yankee game at Camden Yards in Baltimore. They also discuss the firing of Jimmy Kimmel, living at home with your parents after college, and the Charlie Kirk/Starbucks experience. Have a listen and Shannah Tovah to all who celebrate!
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This week, Brad and Steven are back at it, talking about the murder of Charlie Kirk and the spillover effect that it has had on, of all things, the Yankees. Brad was at Yankee Stadium earlier this week, coincidentally on the same night that the president was in attendance. Things did not go as expected. Have a listen and find out what happened.You can listen to The Amen Corner in lots of ways. On iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Play, or your favorite RSS aggregator.
Welcome back for the second episode of the latest season of the Amen Corner. This week, Brad and Steven are talking about the $1.8 billion Powerball drawing that took place this weekend. Spoiler alert: neither of the guys won it, but they did talk about what they would have done with the money had they been the big winner — Barney Greengrass for everyone! Have a listen and now you can also have a look! You can watch the podcast on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@AmenCornerPodcast. Enjoy!
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Happy Labor Day! Welcome to the tenth season of The Amen Corner! In the season premiere this week, Brad and Steven look back at the summer that was — federal troops in DC, the gutting of the federal government, the nightmare unfolding at the Department of Health and Human Services, and the higher cost of, well, everything. On the bright side, the guys seem pretty clear headed about what their lives will be like going forward. Have a listen and welcome back!!!
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In this week’s episode, Brad and Steven take a walk down memory lane talking about graduations and birthdays. Several youthful indiscretions are confessed to (mostly by Brad) and the guys can only hope that the statute of limitations has expired on them. They also revisit their discussion on Diet Coke and of course bring it around to America’s number one Diet Coke connoisseur, DJT. Happy listening and congrats to all the graduates, especially Talia and Justin!
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This week, Brad and Steven are back, talking about the measles vaccine (PSA: make sure you still have your immunity!), the ridiculous Lindsey Graham tweet following the death of the Pope, Mexican Coca-Cola, Sephora, and the firing of Mike Waltz. Have a listen and enjoy!
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It’s the Easter/Passover is Over episode, and this week, Brad and Steven talk about how seemingly everyone ends Passover by eating pizza, wonder if it’s more accurate to compare the US today to Turkey or North Korea, and comment on RFK Jr’s recent frightening comments on autism. They also remind their listeners about the Signal Chat scandal and how it has completely fallen off of the radar screen with no punishment being meted out whatsoever. Happy listening and Happy Easter and end of Passover!
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This week, Brad and Steven are back with a special Passover episode. In honor of the holiday, the guys talk about gefilte fish and keeping carp in the bathtub back in the day. They also discuss the tariff craziness of the last week and the uncertainty that they brought to global markets. They also talk about Global entry, the one positive thing about living in a surveillance state. Happy listening and Happy Passover!
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This week, Brad and Steven are back at it, talking about, what else? Signalgate. Hard to believe that this story broke less than a week ago and how quickly it unfolded. The guys talk about the lying before Congress, the hypocrisy, and the disdain for the rule of law on display. They also talk about the Yankees and their magic bats. Have a listen!
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This week, Brad and Steven are back at it, talking about the ominous turn that the country is taking. They discuss Paul Weiss’ capitulation to Trump and debate what they would have done had they been forced to make a similar decision. They also talk about the risk of being stopped in an airport and the Democrats’ response (or lack thereof) to the authoritarian moment that we’re in. They try to figure out if flawed responders like AOC and Bernie Sanders are better than no responders at all. Have a listen!
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Brad and Steven are back at it this week, talking about the steady creep toward authoritarianism, film A Real Pain, what’s happening at Columbia University, and Chicago deep dish pizza and the semantic debate over what is defined as pizza, Have a listen!
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Brad and Steven are back at it this week after a week’s hiatus due to Covid. Thankfully, everyone is ok and happy to be podcasting again. The guys talk about Covid (obviously), the joys of air travel, more Nazi salutes, DOGE and justifying your job, and the German elections. There’s a lot to catch up, so have a listen!
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This week, Brad and Steven are back at, trying to wade through (and remember!) the week’s major developments. They talk about Trump’s proposal for the US to take control of Gaza and empty it of its inhabitants and the positive response that this received from many on the “pro-Israel” side of the equation. They also talk about the gutting of USAID and the other havoc being wreaked on the federal government; finally they turn their attention to the upcoming SuperBowl. Have a listen!
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Brad and Steven are back at it this week, talking about the looming trade war with Canada and Mexico, the unempathetic president, the death of DEI and what that may mean for Jewish Heritage Month. Have a listen!
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Brad and Steven are back, talking about the first week of the new Trump administration — it’s hard to believe that we’re only five days in and the guys have already forgotten the number of truly awful things that are happening, The guys also talk about their recent dinner in freezing New York City, the curious hand gesture of Elon Musk and the strange reaction by the head of the ADL, and the importance of the number 15. Have a listen!
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Brad and Steven are back and talking about the incoming Trump administration, what their algorithms are serving them on social media, potential sponsors for the podcast, why they won’t go to see a Rolling Stones concert and Snoop Dogg playing at the inauguration. Have a listen and stay warm this week!
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Brad and Steven are back for their first podcast of 2025. It may be a new year, but things seem to have picked up right where they left off in 2024. The guys discuss the car ramming attack in New Orleans and the Tesla blowing up in Las Vegas. They also talk about the documentary film “The Bibi Files,” which leads to an extensive discussion about the war in Israel/Gaza. It’s very Middle East heavy this week — please have a listen!
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It’s the last Amen Corner of 2025 and Brad and Steven are back from (another) week’s hiatus. This week, the guys are talking about the emerging rift in Trumpworld between MAGA and DOGE, old-school Italian restaurants, Florida, and plum torts. Merry Christmas, Happy Chanukah, Happy Kwanzaa, Happy Festivus, and Happy New Year!
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Unexpectedly, Brad and Steven are back this week due to a faulty airplane. The guys are talking the drones over New Jersey, Chris Christie, Chanukkah, and once again, about how old they are. Spoiler alert: right now, Steven is considerably older than his father-in-law was when Steven got married(!). Happy listening!
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This week, Brad and Steven are back at it and they’re talking about rage rooms, the potential fall of the Assad regime in Syria, Christmas songs, Van Halen t-shirts, and Trump memorabilia. Happy listening!
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It’s the post-Thanksgiving episode and Brad and Steven are recapping their respective holidays. In addition to talking about how turkey (the food, not the country) is overrated, they also delve into Matt Gaetz, Madonna, the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, and the need to prepare for the long battle ahead. Happy listening and happy holiday season!
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This week, Brad and Steven are back after another travel related hiatus. They survey how not much has changed over the past couple of weeks — it’s the calm before the storm. They take advantage of the relative quiet to talk about food choices in Saudi Arabia and Miami, the Yankees (and even the NY Giants), and of course, how they’re looking forward to Thanksgiving. Happy listening and Happy Thanksgiving to all of our listeners!
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This week, Brad and Steven talk about, what else? The absolute drubbing that Kamala Harris suffered in the election. What more needs to be said, you might think, and you might be right, but the guys will walk you through their thoughts on this monumental election. They talk about their biggest fears from the new administration and the foreign policy changes that could have huge impacts on the world order. Have a listen.
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This week, Brad and Steven are back one last time before the election to talk about, what else? The Yankees and Van Halen. Seriously, while the guys do talk about the World series fiasco and Alex Van Halen’s new memoir, they spend most of the episode talking about the last days of the campaign, how unhinged Trump is getting, and their fears of potential violence. They also finally settled on their grift and this episode will be brought to you by Ivermectin. Have a listen and get out and vote!
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This week, Brad and Steven talk about the Yankees making it to the World Series and about the meaning of fandom (not to mention how much tickets are going for!). They also discuss the decision by the owner of the Washington Post not to endorse a candidate for president as well as the ultimate “bridge and tunnel” event — Trump’s fascist rally that will be held at Madison Square Garden. Have a listen!
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This week, for the second week in a row, Brad and Steven are back! It’s the post-Yom Kippur episode and the guys discuss whether we’re living in a simulation, flooding in Florida, green salsa in New Mexico, and how everything in the US has become supersized, except for the size of airline seats. Have a listen and Happy New Year!
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After (another) week away, Brad and Steven are back and are talking about Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish High Holidays and the length of time that services last. They also talk about the Trump bible, the Yankees in the playoffs, what to eat when you’re in the southwest, and the best Egyptian seafood restaurant in Queens. Happy listening and Happy New Year!
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Brad and Steven are back this week for the second episode of the new season, and they’re talking about accountability (or the lack thereof). They start by looking at the state of the Yankees and go from there to accountability in public life and of course, among our elected officials. They also recap a bit of what has happened since the last podcast and wonder how it will all end. Have a listen!
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Brad and Steven are back for the ninth season of the Amen Corner! In the first episode, they recap the momentous events of the past summer — President Biden’s disastrous debate, the attempted assassination of the former president, Biden’s decision to drop out of the presidential race, and the Yankees decision to remove Clay Holmes as their closer. Have a listen and welcome to the new season!
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This week, Brad and Steven were actually together and recorded the final podcast of the season directly from the Amen Corner studios in NYC. To celebrate the end of the season, the guys first went to the happiest place on earth — Barney Greengrass — due to a torrential downpour, they found themselves unable to leave and decided that it was the best possible place for them to be stuck in. Happy listening and have a great summer!
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This week, in what is the penultimate episode of the season, Brad and Steven continue to discuss the campus wars. They also talk about the Washington Post and a recent disturbing article about Jewish power and perceived control over the mayor and police in NYC, bad coffee in the DC area, and what happens when conservatives make good points. Have a listen!
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This week, Brad and Steven talk (a bit) more about the campus protests and wonder out loud if seeing a non-Arab or a non-Muslim wearing a keffiyeh is triggering. They also ask if it’s cultural appropriation for non-Middle Easterners to wear a keffiyeh. They also talk a bit about New York sports, where the Knicks and Rangers are making relatively deep playoff runs. Have a listen!
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This week, Brad and Steven are back after (another) week off for travel. They spend the entire episode discussing the nationwide campus protests. They talk about the meaning behind the slogans that are being chanted around the country and wonder how much the protestors understand what it is that they’re saying. They also talk about how these slogans are heard by Jews on campus and off. Have a listen!
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This week, Brad and Steven return from their various travels and find that the Passover Seder season is upon us. They talk about Germany, lunch in Athens, the Yankees and Knicks, and they wonder if the Amen Corner will reach the magical 33 episodes of the season. Can they do it? Tune in to find out.You can listen to The Amen Corner in lots of ways. On iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Play, or your favorite RSS aggregator.
This week, Brad and Steven follow up on their discussion of the Trump bible and talk about religious groups like Mormons and Chabad. They also talk about how Jews are becoming less welcome on college campuses and what happens when Jews are removed (or remove themselves) from public forums. Put on some headphones and have a listen!
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Brad and Steven are back this week after a brief hiatus with another episode of your favorite podcast. The guys catch up on some of the things they missed, like the passing of Joe Lieberman and Louis Gossett, Jr and Trump’s decision to start selling bibles. They also talk about Covid, hand washing, and staying in hotels. Have a listen!
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This week, Brad and Steven conjure up the memory of Steven’s late father, Michael Cook, to talk about how to avoid being screwed over. They’re back to talking about junk fees on auto rentals, the advantages of having lawyers and doctors in the family, and finally about a situation with Con Edison that can only be solved by calling Seven on Your Side. Have a listen and enjpy!
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This week, Brad and Steven talk about the State of the Union address, junk fees, disgraced former politicians, President Buden’s age (as if we needed more people talking about this), and wonder about pronouns. Have a listen while you enjoy the extra hour of daylight!
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This week, Brad and Steven are back, talking about the soon to be released Alex Van Halen autobiography, the departure of Mitch McConnell, Steven’s turn to the right, what should and should not go into scones, and just for good measure, a little about their beloved Yankees. Have a listen and enjoy!
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This week, Brad and Steven talk about their daughters and college (spoiler alert: it involves ED and happy endings), IVF and Alabama, South Carolina, the hypocrisy of Trump supporters (we know, shocking!), and yet more about pizza. Have a listen!
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In this week’s better late than never episode, Brad and Steven are going all in on pizza again, this time, while reminiscing about the long winter days in between football and baseball season of their childhoods. They also talk about Trump’s gold sneakers, the lame NBA All Star Game (and all star games in general), and Matisyahu. Happy listening!
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Much of this week’s episode is devoted to a discussion about National Pizza Day. Brad and Steven talk about the merits of New York-area pizza and the outsized importance it has on people who grew up in the area. They also talk about make-you-own-pizza and how to define what makes something “pizza.” All in all, it’s an episode that might make you think, but will definitely make you hungry. Grab a slice and have a listen!
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This week, Brad and Steven talk about how they’re well on their way to being crotchety old men, and the elderly life that they envision for themselves doesn’t seem so far-fetched. They also talk about the recent judgement against the former resident of the White House and about the corrupt Supreme Court. Have a listen and enjoy!
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This week, Brad and Steven talk about the right-wing grift that they’re going to run, the lack of discussion around Trump’s cognitive decline, the ongoing war in Gaza, and flight delays. Happy listening!
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This week, Brad and Steven discuss college — the cost, the value, the job prospects, and the purpose. Unsurprisingly, they compare the process today to how it was back in the “old days,” when they were going through it themselves. They also touch on the Israel-Palestine conflict and how it was supposed to be over by now. Have a listen and enjoy!
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This week’s episode is coming to you a bit later in the week than usual, but we’re trying to keep to our New Year’s resolution and doing the podcast as often as possible. We talk about flight delays, perception versus reality and what’s more important in today’s political climate, and of all things, Tulsa. Happy Listening!
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It’s the final episode of 2023 and this week Brad and Steven are talking about the year ahead and the one that just passed. For better or worse, the guys’ New Year’s resolution is to continue to do the Amen Corner, hopefully more regularly. At any rate, have a listen and here’s to a better 2024!
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This week, Brad and Steven are back after a brief hiatus. Their moods, however, continue to be “meh” in the extreme as they still try to make sense of what’s happening all around us. Adding injury to insult, both of them had to deal with emergency rooms over the past few days, but each had a completely different experience. Have a listen!
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Much of this week’s episode is devoted to a discussion between Brad and Steven about the 45-minute video compiled and screened by the government of Israel that documents the atrocities committed by Hamas terrorists on October 7. The video contains footage from body cameras of the Hamas attackers, closed-circuit footage, video from victims’ cellphones and from first responders at the scene of the attacks. Steven watched the footage earlier this week and shares his impressions with Brad and their listeners.
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This week, Brad and Steven talk about their Thanksgivings and wonder if there’s such a sting as too many kinds of pie. They also discuss New York City doormen, how important they are in the daily lives of the people in their buildings, and why we should tip them. TOf course, they also talk about the ongoing war in Israel and the importance of hearing the stories about what happened on October 7. Have a listen!
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This week, Brad and Steven try to talk about subjects other than the war in Gaza. They discuss the latest Yankees woes and a little bit about Thanksgiving, but come back to the elephant in the room and, once again, the Middle East takes center stage in the conversation. Have a listen, remember our shared humanity and Happy Thanksgiving.
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This week, Brad and Steven continue to talk about the war in Israel and Gaza and its impact on Jews around the world. They talk about a number of physical altercations that have taken place on the Upper West Side of Manhattan and return to the subject of antisemitism and anti-Zionism on campus. Have a listen.
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This week, Brad and Steven continue to talk about the situation in Israel and Gaza and the repercussions that are being felt around the US, particularly on college campuses. They also talk about the new Speaker of the US House of Representatives as well as the mass shooting in Lewiston, Maine. Please have a listen.
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This week, Brad and Steven talk about the spillover effects of Israel’s war in Gaza — from the frontlines to the academy to the streets of Paterson. Have a listen.
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This week, Brad and Steven talk about the horrific Hamas terrorist attack against Israel.
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This week, Brad and Steven talk about the flooding that hit New York, the normalizing of the abnormal and whether or not rabbis should talk about politics in their Yom Kippur services. Have a listen and enjoy!
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Brad and Steven are back with the first episode of Season Eight of the Corner. They’re back to their usual banter about the Jewish High Holidays, the best food for breaking the fast, Lauren Boebert, and the lack of accountability in our society. All in all, it’s like they’ve never been gone — have a listen and enjoy!You can listen to The Amen Corner in lots of ways. On iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Play, or your favorite RSS aggregator.
This is it, the season finale of the Amen Corner. This week, Brad and Steven talk about the heat (without using the word “schvitzing” even once!), the antisemitic comments of Robert F. Kennedy Jr, the fascist group Moms for Liberty, isolationists and appeasers, and Jews Behaving Badly. Happy listening and enjoy the summer! You can […]
This week, summer is here and Brad and Steven are coming to the end of the podcast season. The guys lament the state of the New York Yankees and of New York sports in general. They also discuss the 40th(!) anniversary of Trading Places, the mysterious coup in Russia, the lost submarine, and why Texas […]
This week, after three plus years of flying below the radar, Brad finally got Covid. The guys talk about the dreaded “C word’ before pivoting to discuss the rise in antisemitic incidents in the Montgomery County, Maryland school system. Steven is trying to figure out an appropriate response — Amen Corner listeners are invited to […]
This week, Brad and Steven welcome a special guest to the Amen Corner, Catherine Herrold, associate professor of public administration and international affairs at Syracuse University’s Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, and Loyal Amen Corner Listener. Catherine talks about free speech on campus and DEI. It’s a thoughtful and important discussion, one not to be missed. You […]
This week, Brad and Steven are back at it, talking about members of Israel’s government getting into trouble on the streets of NYC. The guys spend much of the episode discussing an article from the Atlantic about CNN head, Chris Licht. Here’s a link to the piece, which you may want to check out before listening to the podcast (you don’t […]
This week, Brad and Steven are talking again about an old favorite subject of theirs: hagbah. With Steven in Georgia for a family Bat Mitzvah, the pressure is on for him to lift a special Torah that was rescued from the Nazis. They also talk about what to eat in Georgia and the elections in Turkey. […]
It’s Mother’s Day this week and Brad and Steven discuss the day’s merits and its potential impact on gifts for Steven. They also talk about the disgraceful CNN broadcast of Trump’s town hall last week and wonder how the media will cover a presidential campaign that promises to be like none other before it. Spoiler alert: they’re […]
This week, it’s The Coronation Day Episode, where Brad and Steven spend as little time as possible talking about the British monarchy. Instead, they talk about Twitter vs. TV news, Clarence Thomas’ shameless corruption, the killing of Jordan Neely on a New York City subway car this week and how it relates to the national homeless crisis. Have a […]
After a two-week hiatus, Brad and Steven are back at it. In this week’s episode, the talk about the ongoing protests in Israel which Brad attended last weekend, the future of Israel’s democracy, the prospect of being a stranger in a country that’s not one’s own, and old school Chinese restaurants. Happy listening! You can listen to The Amen […]
This week, Brad and Steve talk about some of the things that they actually don’t agree on. There’s not a lot but they did manage to come up with something: Diversity Equity and Inclusion, also known as DEI, and college admissions. The guys talk about their experiences with their respective children’s admissions processes and find that while there […]
In this week’s episode, Brad and Steven talk about the two HUGE legal decisions that were handed down this week. One is historical and precedent-setting, the other is the indictment of a former president whose name shall not be mentioned by a New York grand jury. The first case, of course, is the Gwyneth Paltrow trial, […]
Due to popular demand (ok, Producer Darone and one other person asked for it), this week Brad and Steven tell the story of how they first met and became friends. In what should be no surprise to Amen Corner listeners, the story involves the Yankees, the Middle East, and Plainview/Plainfield. Enjoy our stroll down memory lane! You can […]
The guys are back this week to talk about Muhammad Ali and Colin Kaeprnick, Sylvester Stallone and Tony Danza, expensive restaurants and a big disappointment. Have a listen and enjoy! You can listen to The Amen Corner in lots of ways. On iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Play, or your favorite RSS aggregator.
After a prolonged hiatus, Brad and Steven are back with the news that nearly three years into the pandemic, Steven finally got Covid, leaving Brad as the last man standing. Steven dry coughs his way through his description of what happened to him before the guys turn their attention to discussing Dominion Voting Systems vs. […]
It’s the Little Bit of Everything Episode this week; Brad and Steven talk about some of the feedback that they got from last week’s episode and then go back to their roots and talk about parenting, Van Halen, and this weekend’s Super Bowl. They even mention Popeye’s. On a serious note, they also talked about this […]
In this week’s episode, Brad and Steven talk about how they spent time in the hospital this week, visiting Steven’s nephew who is undergoing chemotherapy. It’s a bit of a departure from their usual podcast content, but still with the same Amen Corner spirit. Have a listen! You can listen to The Amen Corner in […]
This week, Brad and Steven are back after a short hiatus and are trying to figure out what the episode is about, following their last conversation with Producer Darone. They talk about everything and nothing and decide that they’ll call this episode, “Everything and Nothing.” Have a listen and enjoy! You can listen to The […]
This week, your friends at the Amen Corner have a special episode to share with you, our loyal listeners. Brad and Steven’s special guest is the creator of the JCast Network and the producer of this podcast, Darone Ruskay. The three talk about podcasting in general and about the Amen Corner in particular. Please enjoy this extremely […]
It’s the first episode of 2023 and Brad and Steven are talking about the craziness of the last week, including the horrific collapse on the field of Buffalo Bills’ player Damar Hamlin, the 15 round vote for Speaker of the House of Representatives, George Santos flashing the white power sign on the House floor, and the […]
Happy New Year from your friends at the Amen Corner! In this, the final episode of the podcast in 2022, Brad and Steven talk about conservatives in Hollywood, lying George Santos, and the death of the iconic Pele. Happy listening and hope 2023 is better than 2022! You can listen to The Amen Corner in […]
Happy Holidays from your friends at the Amen Corner! This week, Brad and Steven do a Christmas episode that does NOT include any discussion about Chinese food or going to the movies. Instead, they talk about their favorite Christmas songs and think about cultural appreciation versus appropriation. Whatever holiday you celebrate, or if you don’t celebrate […]
This week, Brad and Steven are gearing up for Chanukah and Steven waxes nostalgic for his favorite Chanukah gift of all time. Spoiler alert: it’s not the grapefruit spoons. They also talk about vaccinations and car accidents and wonder if anything at all can be done to change people’s bad behavior. Spoiler alert: nothing can be done. Happy listening! […]
This week, Brad and Steven talk about their favorite Eddie Murphy movie, Aaron Judge re-signing with their beloved New York Yankees, the World Cup, and how everyone is on the take. They also talk about waking up earlier as they get older. Happy listening! You can listen to The Amen Corner in lots of ways. […]
This week, Brad and Steven talk about the World Cup and why American announcers feel the need to be British when calling a soccer game. Keeping with the World Cup motif, they talk about the legendary Pele’s illness and his impact on American soccer. They also discuss the week in Nazism and the noticeable changes […]
Happy After-Thanksgiving from your friends at the Amen Corner! This week, Brad and Steven do their post-mortem on Thanksgiving eating and hope that they’ll feel like themselves again soon. They also discuss cryptocurrency and that time that the former president of the United states hosted a Nazi for dinner. Happy listening! You can listen to […]
It’s the Special Pre-Thanksgiving Special episode and this week, Brad and Steven talk about the potential demise of Twitter and wonder if Elon Musk just bought the platform in order to destroy it. The guys also discuss if the podcast is too “bro-y” and wonder how things are going to go for the Republicans in congress if […]
On this week’s episode, Brad and Steven continue their discussion about the midterm elections and the non-existent “Red Wave.” They also talk about the ridiculous Sunday Routines section of the New York Times and wonder what a profile of Steven would look like.Have a listen and enjoy — and Big Mazal Tov to Tiffany Trump on […]
This week, Brad and Steven are back for a special mid-term election episode. They look at the winners and losers and talk about the “Red Wave” that failed to materialize. The guys also discuss some of the lessons that the Republicans may draw from these elections and what it could mean for 2024. Happy listening! […]
It was a crazy week and Brad and Steven were there for all of it. In the latest episode of their podcast, the guys talk about the sad ending to the Yankees’ season, the ongoing Ye antisemitism fiasco, Elon Musk’s acquisition of Twitter, and the assassination attempt at Speaker Pelosi’s house. Amidst all of the craziness, […]
It was a crazy week and Brad and Steven were there for all of it. In the latest episode of their podcast, the guys talk about the sad ending to the Yankees’ season, the ongoing Ye antisemitism fiasco, Elon Musk’s acquisition of Twitter, and the assassination attempt at Speaker Pelosi’s house. Amidst all of the craziness, […]
On this week’s episode, Steven is in a dark place and Brad tries not to get dragged down with him. The guys discuss the recent January 6th Committee hearing, the Warnock-Walker debates and realize that all fascists are actually bad people. Happy listening! You can listen to The Amen Corner in lots of ways. On […]
On this week’s episode, Steven is in a dark place and Brad tries not to get dragged down with him. The guys discuss the recent January 6th Committee hearing, the Warnock-Walker debates and realize that all fascists are actually bad people. Happy listening! You can listen to The Amen Corner in lots of ways. On […]
This week, Brad and Steven talk about President Biden’s recent comment about how the world is now closer to nuclear armageddon than at any time since the Cuban Missile Crisis. The guys consider the prospects of the world coming to an end and discuss what would be on the menu for their last meal. They also […]
This week, Brad and Steven talk about President Biden’s recent comment about how the world is now closer to nuclear armageddon than at any time since the Cuban Missile Crisis. The guys consider the prospects of the world coming to an end and discuss what would be on the menu for their last meal. They also […]
This week, Brad and Steven talk about Steven’s visit to NYC and the treasure that was unearthed in his childhood home. they also talk about Aaron Judge’s pursuit of the American League single-season home run record, what to eat at Yankee Stadium, Long Island Trumpists, and the Ken Burns Holocaust documentary. Happy New Year to all who celebrate […]
Brad and Steven are back for week two of the new season, talking about the political stunt that Florida Governor Ron DeSantis pulled this week when he trafficked asylum seekers from Texas to Martha’s Vineyard. The guys also talk about the importance of getting vaccinations and other routine maintenance done once you hit a certain age and […]
The Amen Corner is back for its seventh season! After a summer of trying not to melt, Brad and Steven are back at it, talking about the wonders of Frank Pepe’s pizza, Steven’s foray into golf, and the sad state of the New York Yankees. It’s almost like they’ve never left — have a listen […]
Brad and Steven are back with a special episode following the overturning of Roe v. Wade. Check it out now. You can listen to The Amen Corner in lots of ways. On iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Play, or your favorite RSS aggregator.
In the last Amen Corner episode of the season, Brad and Steven spend most of the time talking about the latest incident of senseless gun violence, this time in Uvalde, Texas. It’s hard to remain positive with the endless onslaught of bad news, and the guys are really struggling with how to react to what’s […]
This week, Brad and Steven talk about how the endless onslaught of insanity is making us immune to the slow-motion destruction of our democracy — which is exactly what the radical right wants! The guys also reminisce about their own graduations as Brad gets ready for his son Jordan’s college graduation. They then look at Pennsylvania politics […]
This week, Brad and Steven talk about the leaked Supreme Court draft decision that will overturn Roe v. Wade and make abortion illegal in many states around the country. The guys are reightly angry and upset, and review the broken nominations process that has allowed the court to be taken over by right-wing extremists. The guys […]
This week, without jinxing anything, Brad and Steven talk about how well their favorite baseball team has been playing recently and contemplate the nature of the no-hitter. They also talk about Elon Musk’s Twitter acquisition and talk about the outsized influence that oligarchs have come to have over our society and what that means for […]
This week, Brad and Steven wonder when everyone got so angry. From airplanes to Costco to Yankee Stadium, the guys share their recent experiences with unbridled anger. They also revisit their youth, talking about Happy Days and other TV shows, some of which have held up and others that were actually really awful. Happy listening! You […]
Brad and Steven are back this week to help you celebrate Passover, Easter, and Ramadan. On this holy Sunday when there are also four NBA playoff games and “Nasty” Nestor Cortez on the mound for the Yankees, the guys want to remind you that everything’s crazy but nothing matters. As long as no one is held […]
This week, Brad and Steven forgo their usual discussion about current affairs and talk more about getting older and what it means to prepare for three weeks just to go out to dinner. The amble into middle age continues! Happy listening! You can listen to The Amen Corner in lots of ways. On iTunes, Spotify, […]
Steven returns from his Middle East excursion and the guys catch up on the week that was. They talk about Clarence and Ginny Thomas, the disgraceful, racist smearing of Ketanji Brown Jackson by Republican senators during Jackson’s confirmation hearings, the bad week that Mark Meadows had, and NYC District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s puzzling closing of […]
This week, Steven reports in from the Dubai night while Brad catches him up on the latest news from the NY Yankees. They talk about how things are going in Dubai, who’s hanging out there, the shopping, and the kabobs. The guys also talk about AIPAC and its horrendous decision to support some anti-US democracy […]
In this episode, Brad and Steven try to look on the positive side of things and count their respective blessings. Instead of chafing at some of life’s inconveniences, they celebrate the end of the baseball lockout and talk about Steven’s upcoming trip to the Middle East. How long can they keep up the positivity? Tune in and […]
This week, Brad and Steven continue to talk about the Russian invasion of Ukraine, focusing on how Fox “News” is covering the war in addition to how things would have been different if Trump were still in the White House. They also talk about the DC trucker convoy and as well as an unfortunate bagel […]
Brad and Steven are back after another short break to talk about Israel, the war between Russia and Ukraine, and the baseball lockout. There’s a lot going on, and most of it is pretty bleak, but the guys do find one silver lining to talk about too. Happy listening! You can listen to The Amen Corner in […]
This week, Brad and Steven are back to talk about the unrest at the Canadian border and the hypocrisy of Republican politicians when it comes to protests. They also wonder out loud if Merrick Garland has died and not bothered to tell anyone as the erosion of our democratic foundation continues apace. Happy listening. You can listen to […]
In this week’s episode, Brad and Steven talk about the controversy between Joe Rogan, Neil Young and Spotify. The guys debate what deleting Spotify means and also talk about some alternatives. They also talk about Loudon County, Virginia, book banning and the general collapse of the American empire. All in all, there’s a lot to […]
This week, the guys talk about anti-maskers, mask and vaccine mandates, and venturing back out into the world. They also talk about the death of the iconic singer Meat Loaf and how far people are willing to go to prove their anti-Covid restrictions bona fides. Happy listening! You can listen to The Amen Corner in […]
In this week’s episode, Brad and Steven talk about Brad getting ghosted by the Jewish Daily Forward and opine on Steven’s new beard. The podcast welcomes its first guest — tune in to find out who it is. Enjoy! You can listen to The Amen Corner in lots of ways. On iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Google […]
Happy New Year from your friends at the Amen Corner. This week’s episode is the first in 2022 and Brad and Steven are back from a short hiatus to talk about how Covid found its way to the Cook household while somehow managing to avoid Steven. Happy listening! You can listen to The Amen Corner […]
Merry Christmas from your two favorite Jewish podcasters! In this, the Christmas extravaganza episode, Brad and Steven talk about their favorite Christmas songs, how Omicron cancellations are impacting the holidays and why we shouldn’t be freaking out about the possibility of getting the variant. Happy listening, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from your friends […]
This week’s episode, the final one before Christmas, the guys talk about manliness, the latest on the Covid front, and an update on who’s spreading the false news about the Tree Man being dead. They also discuss Rick Perry, former Texas Governor, Dancing with the Stars contestant, and coup mastermind. Happy Listening and Happy Holidays! You […]
This week, the guys continue to talk about the slow-moving insurrection that neither the media not Congress seem to be doing anything about. They move on to a discussion of constitutional originalists and why radical right-wing lunatics shouldn’t be referred to as “Conservatives,” before spending a few minutes trying to get a song out of Steven’s head. […]
This week, Brad and Steven are back after their Thanksgiving break to celebrate Chanukah and talk about how difficult it was to actually get this episode made. Despite the technical issues, the guys also managed to discuss the recent school shooting in Michigan, the signals that the Supreme Court is making that it will restrict […]
This week, Brad and Steven talk about how Steven’s Facebook page got hacked while he was in Dubai and the spillover effect that it had on your favorite podcast’s Facebook page. Spoiler alert: we’re trying to delete the page, but can’t do it yet, please ignore the page! The guys also discuss the verdict in the […]
In this week’s episode, Brad and Steven talk about getting boosted, Aaron Rodgers and Joe Rogan, the week that was for Democrats in Virginia, New Jersey and with infrastructure. They discuss why the Dems are so bad at messaging and talk about how the terms of political debate are being framed to the Republicans’ advantage. Happy […]
Happy Halloween from the Amen Corner. This week, Brad and Steven talk about the Knicks (again) and Kyrie Irving’s continuing refusal to get vaccinated. They also discuss next week’s Virginia gubernatorial election and wonder if the Dems are in trouble in 2022 and beyond. Happy listening! You can listen to The Amen Corner in lots of […]
In this week’s episode, the guys have more “we’re getting old” moments — there seem to be a lot more of these lately. They also talk about breaking the law, rogue cops, Brits on vacation, and the Red Sox losing in the American League Championship Series. Have a listen and enjoy! You can listen to […]
This week, the guys talk about the latest NFL scandal and Herschel Walker running for senate and those who support him. They also discuss the shingles vaccine and they marvel at the nonsense coming out of Texas. Happy listing. You can listen to The Amen Corner in lots of ways. On iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Google […]
This week, the guys lament the end of the Yankees’ season and talk about what needs to be done to right the ship. They also discuss the chances that Trump runs again in 2024 — spoiler alert: he’s going to run again. They talk about going back to the office and after watching the Many Saints of Newark wonder […]
This week, Steven feels like he’s getting older and the guys talk about their signs of aging, both real and imagined. They also talk about the Sopranos prequel that comes out this weekend and why the show continues to resonate after all these years. They try to avoid any discussion about what’s happening in Congress, […]
This week, Brad and Steven revisit the controversy that broke out at Carmine’s Italian restaurant. Brad went to a protest that was held there last week to try to get a better understanding of what happened. Spoiler Alert: he still has no idea what to make of it. They also talk about the results of the Arizona election […]
In this week’s episode, Brad and Steven talk about an unfortunate incident that occurred several days ago with several tourists from Texas at Carmine’s Italian restaurant on the UWS. The guys share some of their thoughts on Carmine’s, people from Texas, and the short fuses that many people seem to have these days. Have a […]
Brad and Steven are back for their sixth season of the Amen Corner! After what seemed to be a promising start to the summer, the Delta variant struck and everyone lost their minds, so things aren’t so great around these parts. The guys talk about Biden, Texas, and of course, the right-wing media ecosystem that […]
This week marks the final episode of the season for the Amen Corner and Brad and Steven are more philosophical than usual. They talk about the “Twitterization” of society and what it means for the future of our discourse and our body politic. Hope you enjoy and hope you all have a great summer. You can […]
This week, Brad and Steven continue to discuss the fallout from the recent conflagration in Israel/Palestine and how Steven became a “professional Jew” for a few days. Spoiler alert: he didn’t love it. They also talk about the state of American democracy and their fears that the Democrats aren’t going hard enough to protect our […]
Most of this week’s episode is devoted to Brad and Steven discussing the antisemitic violence that has broken out across the US and around the world following the recent events in Israel-Palestine. They also found time to talk briefly about the Knicks and Yankees, had a “how the hell did I get here? moment,” and […]
This week, Brad and Steven take a deep dive into the recent escalation of violence in Israel. They discuss how polarizing this moment is and how it’s possible to hold both sides accountable and responsible at the same time. You can listen to The Amen Corner in lots of ways. On iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Google […]
This week, Brad and Steven talk about how life is slowly returning to normal and wonder if things would be going so well if the Previous Guy were still president. They discuss the ongoing war on democracy, the culture wars, the perpetual outrage machine, and Birthing People Day. Happy listening! You can listen to The […]
This week, Brad and Steven revisit the car that’s strangely parked in Steven’s neighborhood and discuss a theory about what its driver could be doing there. They also talk about the ambivalence of being vaccinated and the idea of life getting back to “normal” soon enough; they also tell some tales from the old days. You can listen to […]
After a week’s break, the guys are back at it. This week, Brad and Steven talk about topics ranging from the Armenian genocide to the things in their neighborhoods that bother them (angry old man alert!) to new laws designed to punish protestors. Happy listening! You can listen to The Amen Corner in lots of […]
In the latest episode, Brad and Steven talk about The Godfather, the continuing saga of Matt Gaetz, replacement theory, and white nationalism. Enjoy! You can listen to The Amen Corner in lots of ways. On iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Play, or your favorite RSS aggregator.
Happy Easter and Happy end of Passover from your friends at the Amen Corner! In this week’s episode, Brad and Steven talk more about cancel culture, the announcement by Major League Baseball to move the All Star game out of Atlanta, and the vaccine. Happy listening. You can listen to The Amen Corner in lots […]
Happy Passover from Brad and Steven! This week, the guys talk about their Passover seders, revisit their years-long discussion about gefilte fish and also talk about voter suppression in Georgia. Enjoy! You can listen to The Amen Corner in lots of ways. On iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Play, or your favorite RSS aggregator.
Brad and Steven are back this week after a short mental health(?) break. They’re talking about suburban vs. urban life, the murders in Atlanta, and the emerging Biden-Putin dispute. You can listen to The Amen Corner in lots of ways. On iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Play, or your favorite RSS aggregator.
This week, Brad and Steven talk about NY Governor Andrew Cuomo’s misdeeds and debate what he should do about them. They also talk about the vaccine and the (non-) cancellation of Dr. Seuss. You can listen to The Amen Corner in lots of ways. On iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Play, or your favorite RSS aggregator.
This week, Brad and Steven talk about what makes something offensive and how far can people go (or not go) in telling jokes as the boundaries between what’s acceptable and not are shifting. They also talk about the 90s sitcom Friends, and about how much society will change as a result of last summer’s BLM […]
This week, Brad and Steven review their list of a-holes as two of their more prominent ones made headlines. First, it was a bad week for (F)lyin’ Ted Cruz as he tried to escape the man-made disaster in Texas for the warmth and comfort of Cancun. Spoiler alert: it didn’t work out as he had […]
This week, Brad and Steven spend as little time as possible talking about the impeachment and then move on to the real pressing matters of the day, like sports fandom, Biden not calling Netanyahu, and Ted Cruz’s hairdo. You can listen to The Amen Corner in lots of ways. On iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Play, […]
Brad and Steven are back this week after a brief Covid scare. They celebrate how “cancel culture” claimed its latest victim: Fox News’s Lou Dobbs as well as talk about how much better White House press briefings are in the age of Biden. You can listen to The Amen Corner in lots of ways. On […]
This week’s episode is the first of the post-Trump era and Brad and Steven try to figure out what they’re going to talk about now that they don’t have Donald Trump to kick around any more. Spoiler Alert: they still have things to talk about. Happy listening! You can listen to The Amen Corner in […]
This week’s episode is the final one of the Trump presidency. Brad and Steven take stock of the past few years, particularly in light of the events of the past two weeks — the prognosis is not good. They also have a few words to say about their pantheon of a**holes. You can listen to […]
it’s been a tough week for the country and this week’s episode is all about the insurrection at the Capitol. It’s hard to say that we couldn’t see this coming. You can listen to The Amen Corner in lots of ways. On iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Play, or your favorite RSS aggregator.
Happy New Year from your friends at the Amen Corner! While it may be a new year, 2020 is still going to be with us for a while, with all of the political dysfunction and the pandemic continuing. While things might be looking up, we’re not out of the woods yet. Happy Listening? You can […]
This week, Brad and Steven lament the end of Chanukah as they get ready to celebrate the Jewish Christmas (Covid edition). They also come up with a new Covid vaccine calculator that better reflects who really should and should not be getting access to the vaccine. You can listen to The Amen Corner in lots […]
After some technical difficulties, Brad and Steven are back at it this week, talking about the latest developments on the sedition front and wondering out loud how things are ever going to get better. The guys also talk about the one thing they hate the most in the world, and it’s probably not what you […]
This week, in a Very Personal Amen Corner, Brad and Steven discuss their Covid Thanksgivings and remember years past. Highlights include: how to crack the code on Thanksgiving and what the guys plan to do when potential suitors show up to date their daughters. You can listen to The Amen Corner in lots of ways. […]
It turns out that last week’s celebrations of American democracy were premature and overly-optimistic; this week Brad and Steven discuss the unwillingness of Trump, his supporters and the cowardly senate Republicans to accept reality. It’s a dangerous thing when one of the two major political parties is uncommitted to the preservation of our political system, […]
Victory! This week, Brad and Steven celebrate the defeat of Donald Trump and the victory of President-Elect Joe Biden. It’s been a long time coming and the Amen Corner relishes every minute of it. Enjoy the podcast and enjoy the moment!!! You can listen to The Amen Corner in lots of ways. On iTunes, Spotify, […]
In this week’s episode, the final one before the election, in an effort to reduce everyone’s anxiety level, Brad and Steven do their best to avoid talking about the elephant in the room. They talk about Halloween — candy, costumes, and trick or treating — as well as anything else they can think of so […]
As the election draws nearer, is it any surprise that Brad and Steven spend most of this week’s episode talking about it? Early voting, mail-in voting, day of voting, they cover it all and still have time to talk about Jeffrey Toobin’s and Rudy Giuiliani’s interesting week. You can listen to The Amen Corner in […]
In this week’s episode, Brad and Steven talk about the looming election and their vacillation between cautious optimism and utter despair. They also talk peanut butter, elliptical machines and new computers. You can listen to The Amen Corner in lots of ways. On iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Play, or your favorite RSS aggregator.
This week, Brad and Steven remember Eddie Van Halen, Guitar God and hero of their teenage years, who died on Tuesday. They also talk about anti-mask violence and the threat to the country as well as the fly on Mike Pence’s head. You can listen to The Amen Corner in lots of ways. On iTunes, […]
What could Brad and Steven possibly have to talk about this week? Is there really anything going on? Despite the slow news cycle, the guys figure out something to talk about as they review what’s happened since last week’s episode. Spoiler alert: Trump has corona! You can listen to The Amen Corner in lots of […]
This week’s episode can be summed up in two words: we’re f*cked. Brad and Ateven discuss the latest developments in Trump’s war on American democracy and they also take a look at the recent controversy with Member of Congress Alexandria Ocasio Cortez and the legacy of the late prime minister of Israel, Yitzhak Rabin. You […]
This week, instead of celebrating a joyous new year, Brad and Steven talk about the death on Friday evening of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg and the impact that it will have on US politics and the upcoming elections. 2020 strikes again. You can listen to The Amen Corner in lots of ways. On iTunes, Spotify, […]
Brad and Steven are back! It’s time for Season Five of the Amen Corner. The virus has miraculously disappeared just like Trump said it would and the guys are looking forward to a spirited campaign season. Don’t let any of their dire predictions get you down, remember, all is well! You can listen to The […]
Brad and Steven take a break from their summer vacations to bring you an update on the state of American fascism.This special episode is dedicated to the memory of our friend, Michael Brooks, who died this week at the much too young age of 36. We’ll miss you, Michael. You can listen to The Amen […]
In this week’s episode, Brad and Steven delve into the recently disclosed intelligence information about how Russian spies offered and possibly paid bounties to Afghani troops to kill US soldiers. Though details are only emerging now, it seems that the administration has known about it for months and hasn’t done a thing about it — […]
It’s the 42nd episode of the season and the guys are talking about theTrump rally in Tulsa — what would possibly go wrong there? They also have an update on the ongoing efforts to rename streets and areas named for Confederate officers for those of you following at home. You can listen to The Amen […]
In this week’s episode, Brad and Steven recount a couple of incidents that they’ve each had when dealing with the police and how different these interactions are for them than they often are for people of color. Spoiler alert: the police don’t come off as looking too good. You can listen to The Amen Corner […]
On the latest episode, Brad and Steven talk about the Black Lives Matter protests that have spread around the country over the past two weeks. The guys talk about participating in various events and how to carry the momentum forward. Enjoy and do your part! You can listen to The Amen Corner in lots of […]
After taking off last weekend for Memorial Day, “the Brad” and Steven are back, and they’re talking about the anti-police violence protests that have erupted around the country. This week’s a**hole of the week is pretty obvious, but the guys also have a new category that they unveil. You can listen to The Amen Corner […]
In the latest episode, the guys look at how they plan to slowly re-integrate into the world as the pandemic continues to disruptlife on the planet. They lament the lack of leadership (what a shock) and wonder how life will look in the future. Plus, the latest installment of A**hole of the Week. You can […]
This week, the guys discuss how the pandemic has affected them and what they think “normal” will look like when its all over. They also talk more about the Michael Jordan documentary and name the first A**hole of the Week. You can listen to The Amen Corner in lots of ways. On iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, […]
In the latest episode, Brad and Steven introduce a new segment: A**hole of the Week. They made a list, checked it twice and have come up with a bunch of people whom they really can’t stand. Have a listen and feel free to add your own names to the list! You can listen to The […]
In the latest episode, Brad and Steven discuss the unique challenges of parenting during this unprecedented time. They talk about the increased anxiety that kids are feeling and what they’re each doing to try to maintain a sense of normalcy. You can listen to The Amen Corner in lots of ways. On iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, […]
In the latest episode, the guys are still trying not to talk about “the situation.” Instead, they discuss movies that they enjoy watching over and over again and try to figure out an appropriate movie for Steven to watch with his family. Check it out! You can listen to The Amen Corner in lots of […]
In the latest episode, Brad and Steven dip into the Amen Corner mailbag and read some letters that they’ve gotten from Amen Corner listeners. They also wight the pros and cons of cord cutting. Happy listening! You can listen to The Amen Corner in lots of ways. On iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Play, or your […]
In the latest episode, the guys decide not to talk about anything “health” related. Instead, they discuss Krav Maga and yoga, and talk about the famous people whom they’ve seen around NYC. Hopefully, the diversion worked! You can listen to The Amen Corner in lots of ways. On iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Play, or your […]
The guys are back to brighten your day with tales of people doing good things during this crazy time, crazy dreams, Diet Coke, and Popeye’s. You can listen to The Amen Corner in lots of ways. On iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Play, or your favorite RSS aggregator.
This week, we won’t be talking about the Yankees, or about Van Halen, fatherhood, or Goodfellas. What a shock, this week we’ll be talking about the coronavirus and its impact on our lives. You can listen to The Amen Corner in lots of ways. On iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Play, or your favorite RSS aggregator.
It’s all corona all the time on the latest episode that we’re calling, “So. Much. Winning.” You can listen to The Amen Corner in lots of ways. On iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Play, or your favorite RSS aggregator.
Hope everyone is hanging in there and staying healthy and safe. Here’s the latest from your friends at the Amen Corner to hopefully help you through this difficult time. You can listen to The Amen Corner in lots of ways. On iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Play, or your favorite RSS aggregator.
More coronavirus talk from Brad and Steven as the numbers continue to climb and New York is threatened with a lock down. You can listen to The Amen Corner in lots of ways. On iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Play, or your favorite RSS aggregator.
Brad and Steven talk about the “new normal” as they each try to navigate being stuck at home as the country gets closer to lock down. You can listen to The Amen Corner in lots of ways. On iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Play, or your favorite RSS aggregator.
As the coronavirus crisis continues, Brad and Steven continue to share their takes on the rapidly changing situation — social distancing, social isolation, fear and uncertainty, As always, stay safe and wash your hands! You can listen to The Amen Corner in lots of ways. On iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Play, or your favorite RSS […]
Given the realities of the day, Brad and Steven have decided to do extra episodes of the Amen Corner. No surprise as to what they’re talking about in their latest. Enjoy and please stay safe! You can listen to The Amen Corner in lots of ways. On iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Play, or your favorite […]
Once again, this week’s episode is devoted to the Coronavirus. What else could Brad and Steven talk about when schools are closing, the country is shutting down, and the baseball season has been postponed? They share their thoughts about how to deal with this and come up with some ideas to help people who may […]
This week’s episode is wall-to-wall Coronavirus. Brad and Steven try to make sense of this quickly evolving situation while trying to maintain a certain amount of perspective. Time to panic? We don’t know, but have a listen and decide for yourself. You can listen to The Amen Corner in lots of ways. On iTunes, Spotify, […]
In this week’s episode, Brad and Steven try not to freak about about the coronovirus; after all, Mike Pence is responsible for heading up the government’s response, so what could possibly go wrong? They also discuss the Democratic debates and marvel at how quickly Mike Bloomberg went from hero to zero. You can listen to […]
In this week’s episode, Brad and Steven wonder out loud (again) as to why no one in the US is taking to the streets to protest the craziness. They talk about the current field of Democratic candidates and talk about the potential of the “Bernie Bros” sitting out the general election if their man isn’t […]
There’s a lot of ground to cover this week, between the Superbowl halftime show, the Iowa debacle, the State of the Union address, the Senate acquittal of the president, the purging of the witnesses and, last but not least, the Global Entry punishment. Brad and Steven cover it all! You can listen to The Amen […]
Unsurprisingly, this week the guys talk about the latest developments in the Senate’s impeachment trial — they’re not optimistic about the state of America’s democracy. They talk about the structural flaws in the system that need to be fixed in order to preserve the republic going forward and also talk about some global trends that […]
In the latest episode, Brad and Steven discuss the premier of Brad’s documentary film, “They Ain’t Ready for Me,” at the New York Jewish Film Festival last week. A good time was had by all. They also talk about the Senate impeachment trial and share their belief that nothing will change from all of it. […]
On this week’s Amen Corner, the guys talk about conspiracy theories and why they seem to be taking such a firm hold over so many Americans today. They also talk about the recent decision to roll back Obama-era school lunch requirements and debate the merits of Doritos (spoiler alert, Steven doesn’t like them, Brad really […]
This week, Brad and Steven climb out from the seriousness of last week’s episode and go back to their roots with a free flowing conversation on a variety of topics ranging from their winter vacations to their grandparents to men with light sabers and finally on to conspiracy theories. Have a listen! You can listen […]
The guys are back to business after a prolonged holiday hiatus and talk about the assassination of Iran’s Qasem Soleimani and the potential for an escalation of bloodshed in the Middle East. They also discuss anti-Semitism in New York City and struggle to understand what’s a tolerable level of hatred and violence. You can listen to […]
This week, Steven gets back from Iraq and reports on what he saw while he was gone. The guys actually have a dispute! There’s a certain movie from the ’80s that they don’t agree on and that leads to some more heated moments later on too. All in all, it’s an interesting week at the […]
After their Thanksgiving-induced food coma hiatus, Brad and Steven are back this week to talk about the joys of holiday travel, the latest on impeachment and the return of the word “malarkey.” You can listen to The Amen Corner in lots of ways. On iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Play, or your favorite RSS aggregator.
It’s a depressing time at the Amen Corner as Brad and Steven discuss how the impeachment hearings became the place where the truth went to die. The guys are pretty despondent after witnessing the collective shrug by the Republicans in response to the avalanche of testimony that was presented this week by career diplomats and […]
In this week’s episode, your favorite podcasters talk about how the continuous onslaught of allegations of malfeasance by the current administration is becoming overwhelming to us all. They also sketch out their plans to handle any potential violence that will ensue if Trump refuses to leave office. Brad pushes Steven to run for Congress. You […]
This week, the guys celebrate the beginning of The Great American Eating Season that kicked off with Halloween. They also discuss the latest happenings in the Trump Cult and try to figure out what it is that Evangelicals really stand for. Most importantly, they reach consensus as to the best Halloween candy around. You can […]
This week, the guys are chafed; chafed about the state of the world, chafed about how nothing seems to change no matter what new revelations come out and chafed about the Yankee. It’s one of those weeks on the Amen Corner. You can listen to The Amen Corner in lots of ways. On iTunes, Spotify, […]
It’s episode seven of the Amen Corner and this week Brad and Steven talk about rebranding the Emoluments Clause as well as the brilliant idea of holding the next G7 Summit at one of Trump’s properties because, what could be wrong with that? You can listen to The Amen Corner in lots of ways. On […]
It’s a dark day at the Amen Corner as Barney Greengrass, our safe space, has been shuttered by the board of health. This week, Brad and Steven try to make sense of the new world that we now inhabit. Plus, a postscript to the shushing incident. You can listen to The Amen Corner in lots […]
This week is turning out to be the Days of Awful. Brad and Steven discuss the latest developments on the impeachment front and wonder if there are any Republicans who will have the spine to break with the president (Spoiler alert: probably not). Brad also talks about getting shushed during Rosh Hashanah services. You can […]
On this week’s episode, Brad and Steven unsurprisingly discuss the already infamous “Ukraine phone call” and discuss how the impeachment proceedings could play out. They also talk about Steven’s hair and give and update on the ongoing basement couch situation. Happy listening! You can listen to The Amen Corner in lots of ways. On iTunes, […]
On this week’s episode, the guys talk about how to be a manly man after Steven successfully took apart his old basement couch. They also discuss the latest meltdown of “America’s Mayor,” and how politics in America has become a zero-sum game where one side must vanquish the other, real world consequences be damned. Happy […]
Brad and Steven realized that when they were talking last week about the biggest stories of the summer, they forgot to mention the most important one of all, but you’ll have to tune in to find out what it was. They also have a warning for listeners and tourists not to drink the water when […]
The Amen Corner is back with the first episode of the fourth season! This week, Brad and Steven catch up and reminisce about the summer that was — the good, the bad and the Trump. Even though it’s their first week back, they’re already in mid-season form. You can listen to The Amen Corner in […]
That time of year has come and its the season finale of the Amen Corner. This week, Brad and Steven talk about the recent D-Day commemoration, Trump’s politicization of the Fourth of July celebrations, Twitter vs. Facebook, and anti-Semitism and the DC Dyke March. Wishing everyone a great summer, we’ll see you again in September! […]
In this week’s installment of the Amen Corner, Brad and Steven talk about what it’s like to be off of Twitter, the Christian States of America and people who claim to love the country but hate democracy. You can listen to The Amen Corner in lots of ways. On iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Play, or […]
In this week’s episode, Brad and Steven attempt to do a show about nothing but fail miserably. Instead, the end up talking about Rudy Giuliani’s strange and illegal attempt to visit Ukraine to get dirt on Joe Biden’s son, the further erosion of our political culture and the president’s plan to Trumpify this year’s Fourth […]
This week, Brad and Steven take a close look at the “Incel” movement and how it’s linked to the rise of white supremacist and other hate groups. They also discuss the destructive obstruction of Mitch McConnell and beg some of the potential Democratic candidates not to run for president. You can listen to The Amen […]
It’s episode 30, and this week Steven and Brad have a couple of “how did I get here?” moments, talk about the end of Passover and the impending implosion of the NRA. You can listen to The Amen Corner in lots of ways. On iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Play, or your favorite RSS aggregator.
Happy Passover from the Amen Corner. This week we’re all about gefilte fish (or not), Passover in the most Jewish place on earth and, of course, the Mueller Report. You can listen to The Amen Corner in lots of ways. On iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Play, or your favorite RSS aggregator.
In their latest episode, the guys discover that Columbia University is for sale, talk about Einstein’s lesser-known brother and find out what Brad and Trump may or may not have in common. You can listen to The Amen Corner in lots of ways. On iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Play, or your favorite RSS aggregator.
In the latest from the Amen Corner, Brad and Steven talk about the Mueller Report that wasn’t but also wonder why the press treated this like it was an actual thing when in reality it wasn’t at all. The guys worry about how unhinged people are becoming and how the war on truth is getting […]
This week, the guys weigh in on the great prune hamentashen debate, analyze the Mueller Report that neither one of them has read yet and wonder if indeed Donald Trump has been sent by God to save the Jewish people (spoiler alert: he wasn’t). You can listen to The Amen Corner in lots of ways. […]
Steven and Brad talk about the white supremacist terrorist massacre in New Zealand and the role that the right-wing media plays in fanning the flames of hatred worldwide. They also look more deeply into the recently exposed college entrance sam and wonder where the line is. As usual, there’s plenty of Trump-blaming to go around. […]
This week, Brad and Steven explore the possibility of opening a hagbah gym in Brooklyn, Steven divulges how his taxes went up this year and the guys wonder if Michael Cohen is a character out of the Godfather 4 or Goodfellas 2. You can listen to The Amen Corner in lots of ways. On iTunes, […]
This week’s episode contains many trigger warnings! Brad and Steven talk about “sex crimes Friday” and revisit last week’s discussion about anti-Semitism. You can listen to The Amen Corner in lots of ways. On iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Play, or your favorite RSS aggregator.
This week’s Amen Corner is a little more serious than usual. Brad and Steven talk about anti-Semitism and the toxicity of Twitter in light of this week’s comments by Minnesota Congresswoman Ilhan Omar’s recent tweet about Jewish money and the debate about Israel. You can listen to The Amen Corner in lots of ways. On […]
In the latest episode of The Amen Corner, Brad and Steven talk about the crazy week that was: the mess that is Virginia politics, the Whitaker hearings, the weaponization of anti-Semitism, and Jeff Bezos’s private parts. As always in Trump’s America, there’s a lot for the guys to discuss and get worked up about. You […]
In this week’s episode, Brad and Steven talk about the racist photo of Virginia Governor Ralph Northam that emerged from his medical school yearbook from the 1980s. Should the governor resign? Which is the “party of personal responsibility?” What are the implications for the country going forward? Find out now! You can listen to The […]
This week, Steven and Brad talk about what a masterful negotiator the president is and how his cave on the government shutdown is just another example of his ineptitude. They also talk about the recently indicted Roger Stone and how so many of the “best people” surrounding the president are heading to the big house […]
In the “Chai” episode of their third season, Brad and Steven discuss the plight of New York Knicks center Enes Kanter, who fears for his life because the government of Turkey considers him dangerous. They also talk about the masterful negotiation skills of the president and wonder when it’s all going to end. You can […]
This week, Steven and Brad talk about the complicity of the media in our ongoing national crisis, pro wrestling and America’s “soft power” and how nothing will change until we fix the root causes of the problems facing our interconnected world. You can listen to The Amen Corner in lots of ways. On iTunes, Spotify, […]
In this week’s episode, Brad and Steven talk about why 2019 is shaping up to be even crazier than last year, ask people not to be distracted by rooftop dancing and discuss the government shut down. You can listen to The Amen Corner in lots of ways. On iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Play, or your […]
This week, Brad and Steven say special prayers for the health of Ruth Bader Ginsberg, talk about Trump’s many Christmas gifts and explore the possibilities of going over to the dark side. You can listen to The Amen Corner in lots of ways. On iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Play, or your favorite RSS aggregator.
This week, Brad and Steven talk about how Nancy Pelosi is a BOSS, why radio porn is a bad idea and about how this might be the most corrupt administration in US history. You can listen to The Amen Corner in lots of ways. On iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Play, or your favorite RSS aggregator.
This week, Brad and Steven talk about Michael Cohen, North Carolina’s ninth congressional district and other-siderism. Oh, and how this all relates to Van Halen. You can listen to The Amen Corner in lots of ways. On iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Play, or your favorite RSS aggregator.
This week, Brad and Steven discuss the ambivalence they share about using Facebook given how the company misuses personal information; they also get ready to celebrate Chanukah. You can listen to The Amen Corner in lots of ways. On iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Play, or your favorite RSS aggregator.
It’s episode eleven of the third season. This week, Steven and Brad talk about Thanksgiving, Creed 2 and ask if it’s ok to serve gefilte fish during Thanksgiving dinner.
Welcome to The Amen Corner, Season Three, Episode Ten. In which our heroes (Brad and Steven) discuss POTUS. Listen, Enjoy, Share, Repeat!
Welcome to The Amen Corner, Season Three, Episode Nine. In which our heroes (Brad and Steven) don’t know Matthew Whitaker. Listen, Enjoy, Share, Repeat!
Welcome to The Amen Corner, Season Three, Episode Eight. In which our heroes (Brad and Steven) discuss the mid-term elections and encourage you to go out and vote! Listen, Enjoy, Share, Repeat!
Welcome to The Amen Corner, Season Three, Episode Seven. In which our heroes (Brad and Steven) discuss what happens when “Hate Comes Home to Roost”. Listen, Enjoy, Share, Repeat!
Welcome to The Amen Corner, Season Three, Episode Six. In which our heroes (Brad and Steven) discuss how you pronounce “Khashoggi”. Listen, Enjoy, Share, Repeat!
Welcome to The Amen Corner, Season Three, Episode Five. In which our heroes (Brad and Steven) realize that there is a moment when depression sets in. They also discuss an article in The Guardian about Rush’s fascination with Ayn Rand. Listen, Enjoy, Share, Repeat!
Welcome to The Amen Corner, Season Three, Episode Four. In which our heroes (Brad and Steven) are hating Everyone and Everything! Listen, Enjoy, Share, Repeat!
Welcome to The Amen Corner, Season Three, Episode 10. In which our heroes (Brad and Steven) grapple with the fact that we live in a sick society! Listen, Enjoy, Share, Repeat!
Welcome to The Amen Corner, Season Three, Episode Two. In which our heroes (Brad and Steven) discuss “Mitzvah Creep” and Punishing the Pastestinians…which they don’t support. Listen, Enjoy, Share, Repeat!
Welcome to The Amen Corner, Season Three, Episode One. In the premiere episode of the historic third season, our heroes (Brad and Steven) discuss the Summer of “How the F*ck Did We Get Here?”. Listen, Enjoy, Share, Repeat!
Welcome to The Amen Corner, Season Two Episode Thirty-four. In which our heroes (Brad and Steven) ask “Where Do Babies Come From?” or and also American Fascism. Listen, Enjoy, Share, Repeat!
Welcome to The Amen Corner, Season Two Episode Thirty-Three. In which our heroes (Brad and Steven) are a day late and a shekel short. Listen, Enjoy, Share, Repeat!
Welcome to The Amen Corner, Season Two Episode Thirty-Two. In which our heroes (Brad and Steven) discuss the destruction of the Atlantic Alliance, plus why Anthony Bourdain meant so much to so many. Listen, Enjoy, Share, Repeat!
Welcome to The Amen Corner, Season Two Episode Thirty-One. In which our heroes (Brad and Steven) say “Pardon Us”, plus “Synagogue Goombahs”. Listen, Enjoy, Share, Repeat!
Welcome to The Amen Corner, Season Two Episode Thirty. In which our heroes (Brad and Steven) say “Let’s politicize a tragedy…” Listen, Enjoy, Share, Repeat!
Welcome to The Amen Corner, Season Two Episode Twenty-Nine. In which our heroes (Brad and Steven) discuss Sleeping While Black. Listen, Enjoy, Share, Repeat!
Welcome to The Amen Corner, Season Two Episode Twenty-Eight. In which our heroes (Brad and Steven) discuss Smoked Fish, Evil Rudy, and Teachers On The March. Listen, Enjoy, Share, Repeat!
Welcome to The Amen Corner, Season Two Episode Twentu=Seven. In which our heroes (Brad and Steven) discuss Grifters, Hookers, and Snowflakes, oh my! Listen, Enjoy, Share, Repeat!
Welcome to The Amen Corner, Season Two Episode Twenty-Six. In which our heroes (Brad and Steven) are All About Syria. Listen, Enjoy, Share, Repeat!
Welcome to The Amen Corner, Season Two Episode Twenty-Five. In which our heroes (Brad and Steven) invite you to join them for The Super Special Easter/Passover No Cursing Episode. Listen, Enjoy, Share, Repeat!
Welcome to The Amen Corner, Season Two Episode Twenty-Four. In which our heroes (Brad and Steven) discuss Marching For Our Lives, John Boton and D-List Starf*ckers. Listen, Enjoy, Share, Repeat!
Welcome to The Amen Corner, Season Two Episode Twenty-Three. In which our heroes (Brad and Steven) discuss a Dark and Stormy Night… Listen, Enjoy, Share, Repeat!
Welcome to The Amen Corner, Season Two Episode Twenty-Two. In which our heroes (Brad and Steven) invite you to “The Russian Sex Coach” episode. Listen, Enjoy, Share, Repeat!
Welcome to The Amen Corner, Season Two Episode Twenty-One. In which our heroes (Brad and Steven) welcome you to the “Everyone Hates Jared” episode. Listen, Enjoy, Share, Repeat!
Welcome to The Amen Corner, Season Two Episode Twenty. In which our heroes (Brad and Steven) discuss Guns, Guns, Guns. Listen, Enjoy, Share, Repeat!
Welcome to The Amen Corner, Season Two Episode Nineteen. In which our heroes (Brad and Steven) acknowledge that this is the most boring episode ever! (But you should listen to it anyway.) Listen, Enjoy, Share, Repeat!
Welcome to The Amen Corner, Season Two Episode Eighteen. In which our heroes (Brad and Steven) welcome you to “The People Magazine” episode. Listen, Enjoy, Share, Repeat!
Welcome to The Amen Corner, Season Two Episode Seventeen. In which our heroes (Brad and Steven) discuss the Hagbah Master, Ross Asshat and the (Un)necessity of Stephen Miller. Listen, Enjoy, Share, Repeat!
Welcome to The Amen Corner, Season Two Episode Sixteen. In which our heroes (Brad and Steven) ask “What the F*ck Is Wrong with the New York Times?” Listen, Enjoy, Share, Repeat!
Welcome to The Amen Corner, Season Two Episode Fifteen. In which our heroes (Brad and Steven) welcome you to the “Shithole” episode. Listen, Enjoy, Share, Repeat!
Welcome to The Amen Corner, Season Two Episode Fourteen. In which our heroes (Brad and Steven) wish you a Happy New Year, and discuss who is the most punchable person in the adminstration, the war on legal weed, and our unhinged president. Listen, Enjoy, Share, Repeat!
This is the first episode of the Amen Corner, an ongoing discussion between two guys in the mid 40s about life, family, the world and the New York Yankees.