Mad Mensch: Ep. 229

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Judaism, Society & Culture, Religion & Spirituality

4.6 • 1.5K Ratings

🗓️ 21 May 2020

⏱️ 80 minutes

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Description: Join us this Saturday, May 23 at 9 p.m. for a virtual Unorthodox live show! It's part of the Great Big Jewish Food Fest, and we'll be joined by Bon Appetit's Sarah Jampel. RSVP at bit.ly/unorthodoxjff. This week on Unorthodox, we're heading to Sterling Cooper Draper Pryce. Our guest is Matthew Weiner, creator of the TV series 'Mad Men' and 'The Romanoffs,' and an executive producer on 'The Sopranos.' He joins us to talk about why everyone seems to be binge-watching 'Mad Men' lately, as well as what the show had to say about Jewishness in 1960s America, and how it was influenced by his own Jewish upbringing in Los Angeles. Be part of our upcoming special episodes! Do you have a story to share about a lesser-known Jewish community for our Jews Around the World episode? Send us your story as a voicemail at (914) 570-4869, or record a voice memo on your phone and email it to unorthodox@tabletmag.com. Our Spring and Summer 2020 tour events have been postponed. Stay tuned for updates on rescheduled dates, and join our Facebook group to see much more of us and connect with other listeners. Subscribe to our weekly newsletter to get new episodes, photos, and more. Follow Unorthodox on Twitter and Instagram. Get your Unorthodox T-shirts, sweatshirts, and baby onesies here. Sponsors: Harry's: Get a free Harry's trial shave set—complete with a 5-blade razor with a weighted ergonomic grip, rich lathering shave gel, and a travel blade cover—at harrys.com/unorthodox.

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0:32.4	I don't want to look like such an asshole. You'll
0:34.4	add me to look like somewhat less of an asshole? That's my job.
0:37.6	This is unorthodox. The universe is leading Jewish
0:42.3	podcast.
0:42.8	I'm your host, Mark Oppenheimer, joined as ever
0:45.3	by tablet deputy editor Stephanie Butnick.
0:47.8	Hello.
0:49.3	And tablet editor-at-large, Leah Libowitz.
0:52.1	Enjoying a crisp nigroni.
0:54.0	From your saloon, also known as your office in your apartment.
1:00.0	Also known as the homeschool and the library and the peloton studio.
1:04.8	It's a lot of things.
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