Episode 15: Playoffs, Patriotism & Powerful Anthems feat. Cantor Gideon Zelermyer

The playoffs are heating up and so is Menschin’ with the Boys! This week, Yannis Harrouche, Matthew Cutler, and Jordan Stoopler break down all the biggest stories across the Jewish sports world.The boys dive into Quinn Hughes’ dominant NHL playoff run with Minnesota,  Zach Hyman and the Oilers’ disappointing exit, and the shocking NHL Draft Lottery result that sends the first overall pick to Toronto. In the NBA, they unpack Deni Avdija’s breakout postseason despite Portland’s collapse against San Antonio, debate his future as the franchise centerpiece, and discuss the latest around Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs.Also on the show: Daniel Peretz and Southampton’s promotion push, Jake Retzlaff’s NFL opportunity with the Jets, and a full MLB roundup featuring Max Fried, Alex Bregman, Spencer Horwitz, Zach Gelof, and a tribute to legendary Yankees broadcaster John Sterling.The crew also celebrates the International Jewish Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2026, including Julian Edelman, Omri Casspi, Nancy Lieberman, Al Michaels, Marv Albert, and more.Then, Jordan sits down with Cantor Gideon Zelermyer of Congregation Shaar Hashomayim — beloved anthem singer at Montreal Canadiens games and passionate sports fan — for a conversation about music, hockey, fandom, and representing the Jewish community on some of sports’ biggest stages.All that and more on this episode of Menschin’ with the Boys.Follow us @menschinwiththeboys on Instagram for behind-the-scenes content and much more Jewish sports news.