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What The Falafel

What The Falafel
What The Falafel
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  • What The Falafel

    How West End Rejection Led to Viral TikTok Success | Candy Gigi

    30/03/2026 | 1h
    In this hilarious episode of What The Falafel, Jodie Brandman sits down with Jewish comedian and content creator Candy Gigi for a whole hour of laughter!

    We cover everything from feeling like a misfit in school, to auditioning for West End shows and spitting out vegetables during a live comedy performance.

    This one you do NOT want to miss!

    → Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wtfalafelpodcast/

    → Host: https://www.instagram.com/jodiebrandman/

    → Find Candy Gigi:
    https://www.instagram.com/candy_gigi/?hl=en

    Sponsor:
    → Special thanks to Balagan for their AMAZING food! Find their restaurant in Borehamwood and on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/balaganuk/.

    Pop into their store and say “What the Falafel” at checkout to get 10% off! https://www.balaganborehamwood.co.uk/
  • What The Falafel

    Why Kosher Restaurant Owner Swapped Skinny Jeans For A Sheitel | Cat Young

    11/03/2026 | 25 mins.
    In this episode of What The Falafel, Jodie Brandman sits down with Cat Young from Balagan to chat about everything from going frum to starting a kosher restaurant!

    Cat had no idea she was going to be a podcast guest until about 3 minutes before filming when she was put on the sofa with a mic!

    Hear how she threw away her skinny jeans in favour of a sheitel and how her husband was bundled off to Yeshiva before setting up multiple restaurants.

    It’s a great episode, make sure you check it out, subscribe, and go visit Balagan (https://www.balaganborehamwood.co.uk/)!

    Just say you saw this episode and they’ll give you 10% off the bill.

    → Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wtfalafelpodcast/
    → Jodie: https://www.instagram.com/jodiebrandman/

    → Special thanks to Balagan for their AMAZING food! Find their restaurant in Borehamwood and on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/balaganuk/.
  • What The Falafel

    World's #1 Jewish Wedding Expert Reveals The Secret To A Strong Jewish Identity | Karen Cinnamon

    16/02/2026 | 1h 13 mins.
    In this episode of What The Falafel, Jodie Brandman sits down with Karen Cinnamon, founder of Smashing The Glass and Your Jewish Life.

    We cover everything from how and why she set up her incredible businesses (from wedding blogs to Jewish Joy Journals), why rituals and values are so important, and why she believes inclusivity has been the deal breaker in her work.

    Karen is so passionate about everyone being themselves and living an authentic life, from wedding decor to everyday food choices, and Jewish rituals they may or may not choose to take on.

    🎧Tune in for massive amounts of Jewish pride!

    → Podcast Instagram:
    https://www.instagram.com/wtfalafelpodcast/
    → Host: https://www.instagram.com/jodiebrandman/
    → In collaboration with:
    https://www.instagram.com/joiceglobal/

    → Your Jewish Life:
    https://www.instagram.com/yourjewishlife/
    → Your Jewish Life:
    https://yourjewishlife.co/
    → Smashing The Glass:
    https://www.smashingtheglass.com/
    → Jewish self- care prompts:
    https://luxejewishlife.com/selfcare
    → Jewish Joy Journals:
    https://luxejewishlife.com/shop/ - Use code WTF18 for 18% off

    Sponsor:
    Israel Blessing:
    https://www.israelblessing.com/
    code: WTF15 https://www.instagram.com/israel_blessing

    → Special thanks to Balagan for their AMAZING food! Find their restaurant in Borehamwood and on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/balaganuk/.
    Pop into their store and say “What the Falafel” at checkout to get 10% off! https://www.balaganborehamwood.co.uk/

    Chapters:00:00 Intro 4:00 Exiting Fight Mode 7:00 Rituals + Wedding 11:07 Smashing the glass 27:00 Being Jewish 33:50 Food 38:47 Sponsor40:00 Family 48:00 Jewish Joy and values 1:00:00 Interfaith marriage 01:09:00 What’s Next?
  • What The Falafel

    How a Jewish Entrepreneur Turned His Anger Into Viral Comedy | Yechiel Jacobs

    11/01/2026 | 1h 9 mins.
    In this hilarious episode of What The Falafel, Jodie Brandman sits down with comedian Yechiel Jacobs for a chat that covers SO much ground!

    From his time in yeshiva, to turning his political anger into humour, Yechiel shows us how you can make the world a better place and spread light even in the darkest of times.

    🎧 Tune in for truth, strength, and a reminder that we all have a voice that matters…

    → Podcast Instagram:
    https://www.instagram.com/wtfalafelpodcast/

    → Host:
    https://www.instagram.com/jodiebrandman/
    → In collaboration with:
    https://www.instagram.com/joiceglobal/

    → Find Yechiel Jacobs:
    https://www.instagram.com/jacobsyechiel

    → Sponsor: Israel Blessing
    https://www.israelblessing.com/ code: WTF15 https://www.instagram.com/israel_blessing

    → Special thanks to Balagan for their AMAZING food! Find their restaurant in Borehamwood and on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/balaganuk/.

    Pop into their store and say “What the Falafel” at checkout to get 10% off!
    https://www.balaganborehamwood.co.uk/

    Chapters:
    00:00 Intro
    8:33 On stage
    14:48 King Julien
    17:44 School transformation
    21:16 Yeshiva + Moving around
    ** Antisemitism
    28:00 Moshiach
    31:00 Being a content creator
    41:00 Antisemitism + The War
    49:00 Food
    ** Accents
    52:57 Sponsor
    59:39 Hashem + Religion
    1:06:36 The Future
  • What The Falafel

    The personal trainer who went viral, nearly died and is now stronger than ever | Golan Horesh

    14/12/2025 | 1h 23 mins.
    In this intense and POWERFUL episode, Jodie Brandman sits down with Golan Horesh, a fitness coach who went viral after confronting an anti-Israel protest and later survived a deadly heart attack!
    We talk about why you should NEVER be afraid, and the shocking moment that changed his life forever. From a shocking heart attack that left him unconscious, to waking up 2 weeks later and re-thinking his entire life from family to fitness, nutrition and faith!This episode is unmissable, so get stuck in and prepare to be massively inspired!
    🎧 Tune in for truth, strength, and a reminder that we all have a voice that matters…
    CONNECT WITH WHAT THE FALAFEL
    → Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wtfalafelpodcast/
    → Host: https://www.instagram.com/jodiebrandman/
    → In collaboration with: https://www.instagram.com/joiceglobal/
    → Find Golan: https://www.instagram.com/golanofc/?hl=en
    → Row. Beat. Breathe - Golan's 43k rowing challenge. Donate now: https://gofund.me/93906c64a

    → Special thanks to Balagan for their AMAZING food! Find their restaurant in Borehamwood and on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/balaganuk/.
    Pop into their store and say “What the Falafel” at checkout to get 10% off! https://www.balaganborehamwood.co.uk/
    LISTEN / SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST:
    Apple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3K2gPue
    Spotify: https://bit.ly/48hGLLC
    Youtube Music: https://bit.ly/4nYNtLm

    CHAPTERS:
    00:00 Going viral
    9:27 Jewish pride
    7:21 Being unafraid
    26:40 Society today
    31:30 Fitness & heart attack
    48:45 Israel Blessing Sponsor
    51:16 Nutrition
    1:07:30 Food delivery
    1:10:50 Fundraising + Mum
    1:18:00 Typical day of eating

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About What The Falafel

What the Falafel is the Jewish podcast you didn’t know you needed!! Bringing big Jewish energy, deep chats, and just the right amount of chutzpah! Hosted by Jodie Brandman and co-created with Joice, we’re schmoozing with comedians, chefs, creators, activists and more to celebrate Jewish identity in all its glory! Expect laughs, Jewish pride and a lot of falafel!!
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