EP42 (S3) - Quantum Zionism with Matthew Schultz

Episode 42 of the Emotionally Raw Coverage podcast, hosted by Sapan & Komet, titled "EP42 (S3) - Quantum Zionism with Matthew Schultz" was published on February 29, 2024 and runs 57 minutes.

February 29, 2024 ·57m · Emotionally Raw Coverage

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Summary

Amidst municipal elections, Amy reunites with the insightful Matthew Schultz, marking his return since Episode 34: "Rockets and Revelations: Happy New Year?" Together, they explore hot-button topics such as Barbra Streisand’s recent lifetime achievement award at the SAG Awards, cancel culture, and recent calls to ban Israel from Eurovision and the Venice Biennale.Dor kicks off the conversation, fondly reminiscing and expressing a longing for Season One Amy – an unapologetic force of nature known for her unapologetic stance on sensitive issues. With Matthew’s support, she brings forth a renewed sense of passion and vulnerability, enriching the conversation with depth and authenticity.As the conversation unfolds, Amy and Matt delve into the implications of being canceled in today's world compared to the historical act of excommunication. They navigate their evolving relationships with reading, contemplating societal pressures and the consumption of 'digital parasites' in a nod to Duncan Trussell. Together, they dissect the essence of understanding, contrasting acquisitive reading with deep comprehension. The duo even explores the concept of quantum Zionism in the multiverse, imagining alternate dimensions where the history of Israel and the Jewish people unfolds differently.Recorded on February 27 (Day 144).Matthew Schultz is a writer and rabbinical student commuting between Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, and Boston. He’s a weekly columnist for the Jewish Journal covering all things Israel, Judaism, and Jewish culture. He also publishes long-form Instagram posts in an attempt to spark a more nuanced and informed discussion about Israel. He’s the author of “What Came Before,” a collection of micro-essays and co-hosts the “How to Be" Podcast with Rory O’Toole—an investigation into how to best live this one precious and wild life.Connect with Matthew Schultz on Instagram (@matthew_a_schultz) and delve into more of his insights by subscribing to his Substack: Dispatches from the Promised Land. Thanks for tuning in! 🗣️ If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate, and share. Taking a moment to leave a review on Apple, Spotify, or your favorite podcast platform helps us improve and reach more listeners! 🌟🎙️ For more Emotionally Raw Coverage, follow us on Instagram (@october7thepodcast) or become a patron on Patreon (patreon.com/october7thepodcast). Explore our *new* website: https://october7thepodcast.transistor.fm/. Subscribe to our Youtube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/@october7thepodcast)📧 Have thoughts, questions, or just want to say hi? Shoot us an email at [email protected]. Hearing from you means the world to us! 💖✨ 𝕊𝕋𝔸𝕐 𝕊𝔸𝔽𝔼 & 𝕊𝕋𝔸𝕐 𝕋𝕌ℕ𝔼𝔻 🎧

Episode Description

Dor kicks off the conversation, fondly reminiscing and expressing a longing for Season One Amy – an unapologetic force of nature known for her unapologetic stance on sensitive issues. With Matthew’s support, she brings forth a renewed sense of passion and vulnerability, enriching the conversation with depth and authenticity.

As the conversation unfolds, Amy and Matt delve into the implications of being canceled in today's world compared to the historical act of excommunication. They navigate their evolving relationships with reading, contemplating societal pressures and the consumption of 'digital parasites' in a nod to Duncan Trussell. Together, they dissect the essence of understanding, contrasting acquisitive reading with deep comprehension. The duo even explores the concept of quantum Zionism in the multiverse, imagining alternate dimensions where the history of Israel and the Jewish people unfolds differently.

Recorded on February 27 (Day 144).

Matthew Schultz is a writer and rabbinical student commuting between Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, and Boston. He’s a weekly columnist for the Jewish Journal covering all things Israel, Judaism, and Jewish culture. He also publishes long-form Instagram posts in an attempt to spark a more nuanced and informed discussion about Israel. He’s the author of “What Came Before,” a collection of micro-essays and co-hosts the “How to Be" Podcast with Rory O’Toole—an investigation into how to best live this one precious and wild life.

Connect with Matthew Schultz on Instagram (@matthew_a_schultz) and delve into more of his insights by subscribing to his Substack: Dispatches from the Promised Land.

Thanks for tuning in! 🗣️ If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate, and share. Taking a moment to leave a review on Apple, Spotify, or your favorite podcast platform helps us improve and reach more listeners! 🌟

🎙️ For more Emotionally Raw Coverage, follow us on Instagram (@october7thepodcast) or become a patron on Patreon (patreon.com/october7thepodcast). Explore our *new* website: https://october7thepodcast.transistor.fm/. Subscribe to our Youtube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/@october7thepodcast)

📧 Have thoughts, questions, or just want to say hi? Shoot us an email at [email protected]. Hearing from you means the world to us! 💖

✨ 𝕊𝕋𝔸𝕐 𝕊𝔸𝔽𝔼 & 𝕊𝕋𝔸𝕐 𝕋𝕌ℕ𝔼𝔻 🎧