Episodes
Dr. Yaron Brook is the Chairman of the Board at the Ayn Rand Institute, an Israeli-American entrepreneur, a former finance professor at Santa Clara University, and one of America's foremost public intellectuals. You may have seen him on Lex Fridman or Sam Harris. We were honored to sit down with him to discuss the current war in Gaza, Candace Owens, Ben Shapiro, and how to live a meaningful life. Hosted by  Ami Kozak. Co-hosted and produced by Michael Weber. 📺 Clips + Shorts...
Published 04/02/24
Rudy Rochman is an Israel activist, content creator, and active soldier in the IDF. For our money, he’s one of the best in the game at changing hearts and minds. We sat down to discuss his unique take on debating, the current war in Gaza, who’s ultimately responsible, and what comes next for the Israelis, Palestinians, and hundreds of millions of Israelites around the world. THANKS TO OUR SPONSOR! Not too early to start thinking about what you’ll wear on Pesach! Head over to Twillory to...
Published 03/27/24
Hosted by  @aj-comedy . Co-hosted and produced by Michael Weber. Find us on: 📺 Clips + Shorts https://youtube.com/@AmisHousePod 🙏🏼 Support on Patreon https://patreon/com/amishouse 🟢 Spotify Podcasts https://open.spotify.com/show/6geoUKSTVsEL2sMQ63pkSN?si=fce90e4b1af44e0b 🎙️ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/amis-house/id1589871008 📷 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/amishousepod/ 🎶 TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@amishouse_podcast 🐦 Twitter...
Published 03/12/24
Mike sits down with his mentor and spiritual guide– Ami Kozak– to learn how to be a better friend, artist, citizen, and father. Mike listens as Ami shares his wisdom on the Shane Gillis appearance on Saturday Night Live, and how the conversation around #israelpalestineconflict will evolve over the next few months. 🚨 We are launching out VERY FIRST PATREON EPISODE! Please head to patreon.com/amishouse if you'd like to show us some support and check out out BONUS episode for this week 🚨 00:00...
Published 02/28/24
Dovie is a standup comedian, producer, and co-host of controversial podcast Mislaibeled. He joins us for our longest episode ever to go deep on his comedy influences, performing onstage as a prominent rabbi's son, and a heated discussion on whether Dave Chappelle is an antisemite. Please support our partners! 👌🏼 CHUTZPAH VEGAN DUMPLINGS! Find them at eatchutzpah.com and use CODE: Amishouse for 10% off your first order! 👌🏼 SWEATSHIRTS provided by Tribe of Judah! Check 'em out at...
Published 02/21/24
In 2011, Alex wrote a #1 song that changed his life and changed the world of Jewish music along with it when he became an publicly observant Jew. That song went double-platinum and today Alex nearly 300-million streams on Spotify and 100k subs on YouTube. He also did a Tiny Desk Concert... so, he's the real deal. We dug deep into the myth of "Alex Clare," how his music has evolved since "Too Close," how it feels to get uber famous, working with Rick Rubin, and the evolving state of Jewish...
Published 02/13/24
Ben is the writer/director of the films Boiler Room (2000), Prime (2006), and Bleed For This (2016) starring Miles Teller. Most recently he was the Exec Producer for the ABC show The Company You Keep and has written/directed several episodes for Snowfall on FX, among many other projects. Boiler Room was iconic for many reasons, the biggest one being that 20+ years later it holds up as well as it did when it premiered at Sundance and helped launch Vin Diesel’s career and cement Ben Affleck...
Published 02/05/24
We caught Madison at a special time– when her unique interests and popular culture somehow crossed. She just published her first book (https://www.amazon.com/Exile-Ecstasy-Growing-Psychedelic-Underground/dp/1401973531) which chronicles her coming of age at chassidic psychedelic festivals in the Catskills, where she reconciled her past– as a Buddhist Jew growing up with Ram Dass her present as a journalist –and what might be her future as a weird old lady selling artisanal baskets in...
Published 01/23/24
Please consider registering for Rabbi Wolpe's conversation with Gabor Mate, coming up 1/23 @ 12:00pm PST: https://www.sinaitemple.org/event/how-do-we-get-to-peace-rabbi-david-wolpe-in-conversation-with-dr-gabor-mate/Rabbi David Wolpe recently stepped down from the Harvard Antisemitism Advisory Group and is a visiting scholar at the Harvard Divinity School. In 2012, he was named The Most Influential Rabbi in America by Newsweek and remains one of the most visible rabbis in the world. Bottom...
Published 01/17/24
Where were you on October 7th? Dvir and Maya Rosenfeld were hiding in their bomb shelter with an 11-month old, trying to keep their baby from crying and exposing them to the terrorists that had taken over their hometown– Kfar Aza.   They’d soon be the aunt and uncle to orphaned twins, friends of hostages and victims, and among the fortunate few to make it out of their homes alive. They are now unlikely spokespeople for the kidnapped who sadly have no voice. If you’re feeling exhausted of...
Published 01/16/24
Hen Mazzig is an Israel advocate and former Humanitarian Officer in the IDF. You've DEFINITELY seen one of Hen's viral posts in the last few months from his Instagram account. He sat down with us to talk about how his experiences in Gaza, the West Bank, Seattle, and London have shaped his opinions on the future of Israel, the difference between Sefardi and Ashkenazi responses to trauma, and what it was like briefly being a straight white man in the Pacific Northwest. 🥟 HUNGRY and LAZY AF?...
Published 01/08/24
Jen Cohen is the host of the extremely popular Habits & Hustle podcast, bestselling author, and viral TED talker. You may have noticed her recently for her Scott Galloway interview. She sits down with Mike and me to discuss breaking bad patterns and feeling more Jewish than ever. Her newest book is coming out in paperback soon! Jen's podcast on youTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBuPgI8lXTmy5T0D_EDMnVg Jen's podcast on Spotify:...
Published 01/03/24
Dovid Bashevkin hosts one of the (if not THE) largest and most well-respected Jewish podcasts on the planet, 18Forty. He's a writer, comic, rabbi, thinker, and currently the Director of Education for NCSY. Things get silly, serious, and tense. Hosted by Ami Kozak @aj-comedy ), co-hosted and produced by Michael Weber https://www.instagram.com/mweber. 👔 Like our clothes? Head over to Twillory.com for 18% off your first order over $139 using CODE: Ami18. [+50% sitewide sale]. 🥟 Ever have to...
Published 12/25/23
David Pakman broadcasts his YouTube news channel to more than 2-million subscribers. A self-proclaimed progressive, you may have also seen him as a guest on Lex Fridman and Joe Rogan among many others. He was generous enough to sit down with me and Mike to discuss life as an outspoken Jewish content creator since October 7th, and what it's been like to get pushback from his own audience. Find David's YouTube show here: https://www.youtube.com/@thedavidpakmanshow Hosted by Ami Kozak...
Published 12/18/23
My co-host and I are joined by Jewish Instagram influencer and Israel advocate Lizzy Sevetsky to discuss all sorts of things about what its like to be Jewish right now, make pro-Israel content, and how HOT @OmerAdamOfficial is. Find Lizzy on Istagram at https://www.instagram.com/lizzysavetsky/?hl=en. Hosted by @aj-comedy . Co-hosted and produced by Michael Weber (https://www.instagram.com/mweber/?hl=en). As always, find the show on... ◘ Spotify:...
Published 12/11/23
Scott Galloway and Ami reflect on the war in Israel, and the rattling Antisemitism that has emerged across the west following the events of October 7th. They also discuss masculinity, advice culture, and the problem with Elon Musk. This episode is sponsored by Eat Chutzpah https://eatchutzpah.com PROMO CODE: Amishouse 00:00 Are we OK?? 08:22 Why are young men supporting Hamas? Subscribe to on  @TheProfGShow  https://www.youtube.com/@TheProfGShow
Published 12/04/23
Rabbi Harry is a scholar of the Lost Tribes, founder of psychedelic DAO Trippy.vc, and resident of Jerusalem. He's currently developing a psychedelic treatment center for victims of the October 7th attacks and all those– Arab and Israeli– looking to heal. This one is a doozy. Follow R' Harry on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rabbiharry/?hl=en SUBSCRIBE on yoo-toob for CLIPS, NEW EPS, and updates! 00:00 R' Harry's unique POV on the #israelhamaswar 05:45 Compassion for displaced...
Published 12/01/23
Almog and Aviv are first cousins who grew up in Kfar Aza. We sit down to hear about the harrowing aftermath of Almog's brother being murdered by Hammas terrorists in Kfar Aza on October 7th. 00:00 Almog's story 10:00 Israeli vs American Jewish responses 16:46 Why a cease fire is a bad idea 20:30 Bibi, Naftali, and more 22:15 Almog’s plea to Jews in the Diaspora #israelhamaswar #amyisraelchai #jewishpodcast
Published 11/23/23
I sat down with recording artist and spiritual guru  @nissimblackofficial  to talk about the current state of affairs in Israel, his thoughts on BLM, and the double standard for racism and antisemitism. SUBSCRIBE FOR MORE EPISODES AND CLIPS! 00:00 Who is Nissim? 11:15 Why Nissim gave up the rap game right as he was taking off 🚀 24:25 Regrets over Mothaland Bounce 27:50 Nissim breaks down Black Lives Matter 31:00 Double standard for racism and antisemitism? 37:07 The TRUTH about why BLM and...
Published 11/20/23
Welcome to the FIRST EPISODE of Ami’s House– the podcast formerly known as Buckle Up!! Try to think of how many voices in the history of pop music are instantly recognizable through just a couple of notes? It’s rarefied air. We sat down with Matisyahu to talk how he’s feeling in the shadow of the October 7th Hamas attacks on Israel. 00:00 How Jewish do you feel these days? 10:38 Matisyahu’s festival performance on 10/7 17:00 So… are Rasta’s pro-Israel or what? 22:23 Cutting out friends who...
Published 11/13/23
That's all folks. Thank you to everybody who listened and watch! The show will not be much different– so if you like Mike, you'll like the new show. If you don't, you'll LOVE it.
Published 11/13/23
Mike and Ami sit down to debrief on the shocking events of the past 2-weeks, and end with a (no joke) VERY big annoucement. 00:00 Introduction 40:47 The Future of Buckle Up #podcast #jewishpodcast
Published 11/02/23
Mike and Ami debrief after an extremely difficult week. No analyses– just two friends talking. #israel #israelhamaswar #podcast
Published 10/17/23
Mislaibelled beef gets addressed and we dissect some Chassidic viral content. Happy Holidays! 00:00 Ami’s prep for this upcoming STANDUPNY show 12:45 Breaking down this Viral TikTok https://www.instagram.com/reel/CxLkKDVtq68/?igshid=MTc4MmM1YmI2Ng== 19:44 Mislaibeled BEEF continues… #podcast
Published 10/03/23
Happy Jewish New Year! We discuss the news about Alien bodies found in Mexico and whether Buddhism is a religion (it's not). 00:00 Ami watches an ENTIRE comedy special for the first time 07:17 New Year vibe shift 08:10 Aliens found in Mexico? Why NOBODY cares 19:28 Islam vs. Hindu vs. Buddhism 26:50 Mike heads to Jerusalem 30:50 Ami is HEADLINING a standup show #podcast #aliens #buddhism
Published 09/19/23