Talking Unfiltered

After a long break, Shai and Marielle return to the studio for an honest, unfiltered conversation about the jarring transition from war to everyday routine. They explore the mental toll of living in a country where "resilience" is often the only option and discuss how the system's shock leads to some truly unhinged—yet relatable—coping mechanisms.

In an episode taped before the latest conflict with Iran, Marielle and Shay discuss why American Jews find Judaism charming, while secular Israelis (sometimes) find it intimidating. Is a reform Bat Mitzvah with a golden kippah legit? And what about reading Tehillim while wearing a bikini on the beach? Marielle shares her experience in Israel as a patrilineal Jew that isn’t recognized as Jewish by the Rabanut establishment, and Shay opens up about her own experience with religiosity (including the differences between her parents) and its evolution through her meetings with Olim.Why did Hashem break up Marielle and her boyfriend? Do all jews in the diaspora go bald? And what does Shay think about American classifications regarding race? All this and more in this week’s episode.

Sleep deprived Shay and Marielle decide to forget about the war, buy overpriced coffee, and focus on a more important issue - Israeli men. Are “Arsim” hot? Should you text your ex? And why getting a tattoo is not such a big deal? Grab your ginger lemon tea, put cucumber slices on your eyes, and treat yourself to a spa day podcast.

While Iranian and Hezbollah missiles are zooming past their apartment windows, Marielle and Shay remain undeterred and give you an exciting wartime video call podcast. They start with a game of Green flag Red flag - Miklat (Bomb shelter) edition, that will teach you what to put in your go bag, and all the etiquette needed to keep calm and civil under fire. How to deal with exes getting in touch when war breaks out? What does Shay miss most in Miluim and how to help her? And what does Marielle consider essential services? All this and more, in an episode that is sure to help you pass the time when you’re stuck in the Miklat.

In an episode taped less than a day before the war with Iran flared up again, Marielle and Shay give you the best (and probably only) survival guide for Olim in Israel. All the lessons learned from the previous war with Iran are still extremely relevant, so if you cherish your mental health and general well being, make sure to listen and learn why you shouldn’t download Telegram? What is “warantine” and how to live through it without losing your sanity? And for when the rockets stop, how do you face the true final boss of Life in Israel - Misrad Hapnim?

In a special belated Valentine’s day episode, Marielle and Shay play a game of “red flag, green flag” that will educate you on Israeli men and dating culture, and wonder if Birthright is a scheme to make Jewish babies? Later, they discuss the importance of building a community of friends for Olim (especially during missile attacks from Iran) and give tips on making friends - don’t be afraid to be cringe. What is the mindset of Kibbutz Tel-Aviv? And why you shouldn’t put Israelis on a pedestal? All this and more, in today’s episode.

Marielle, an “Olah Hadasha” that came from Florida straight to Ramla, and Shay, a native Israeli that used to work with (and look after) Olim, share crazy stories about all the ways naive, wide eyed Americans (and Olim in general) clash with Israeli culture and real life Israel. They talk about dating Israeli boys and recognizing red flags, watching Israeli reality TV and knowing what not to repeat in public, share how to stop a girl from doing a very explicit lip tattoo on whim, explain the Israeli obsession with Facebook groups (and why you should join the fun) and more - Now in their new home All•in.