The first ever dual episode! Ava and Catherine talk with Jesse and Jack about Valentine's Day, Minivans, Movies, The Des Plaines Mayoral Election, and much more. This sure is one for the ages!

S3: E10, Ben Yoder

Jan 22nd, 2021 32m 9s

Yoder comes on the pod to talk about his track journey, spike ball prowess, and overall attitude about living life to the fullest.

S3: E9, Tarak Jha

Dec 15th, 2020 41m 14s

In this episode, we talk about the many phases of Tarak. From fishing to DJ-ing, this is an episode you won't want to miss.

S3, E8: Matina Vasilatos

Nov 17th, 2020 39m 15s

Matina Vasilatos comes on Challah Talk to talk about her lineage of Nazi hunters, botox malfunctions, beef with Ke$ha, and Curb Your Enthusiasm. Enjoy!

S3, E7: Jack Yonover

Nov 11th, 2020 35m 7s

We talk with one of the creator's of Challah Talk, Jack Yonover, about the origin of the show, the election, and working at an overnight camp during a global pandemic.

S3, E7: Jack Yonover

Nov 11th, 2020 35m 7s

We talk with one of the creator's of Challah Talk, Jack Yonover, about the origin of the show, the election, and working at an overnight camp during a global pandemic.

S3, E6: Owen Monieson

Nov 5th, 2020 42m 47s

Jack and Jesse bring on Owen Monieson where they talk about music, delivering pizzas, and almost running over Khalil Mack.

S3, E5: Marin Freedman

Oct 21st, 2020 53m 41s

In this installment of Challah Talk, we talk to Marin about fitness, entrepreneurship, Soul Cycle, and sleepwalking.

S3, E4: Matt Booden

Oct 12th, 2020 53m

On this week's episode of Challah Talk, guest Matt Booden talks about film making, his bowling career, and Tri-ship, among other things. Enjoy.

S3, E3: Celeste Pinel

Oct 9th, 2020 38m 17s

On this week of Challah Talk, Jesse and Jack bring on Celeste Pinel where they talk about her family ties to El Salvador, TikTok, and more. A surprise appearance is also made by Matthew Garchik, Jesse's friend, who talks with Celeste about cons

S3, E2: Aaron Lariosa

Sep 28th, 2020 38m 25s

On this episode of Challah Talk, Jesse and Jack welcome Aaron Lariosa, who talks about his perspective of New Trier, politics, his connection with the Phillippines, and more.

S3, E1: Mitch Krueger

Sep 19th, 2020 41m 9s

New hosts Jesse Shapiro and Jack Wineman are joined by their good friend Mitch Krueger. In this episode, we get into it...from sports to a crazy Economics group chat to Mitch's betting, this is an episode you won't want to miss.

"Mensch Madness" Pt. 3 with Solomon Podorovsky and Martin O'Connell

Apr 18th, 2020 24m 13s

Jack, Bobby, Solomon, and Martin preview some of the marquee matchups on the left side of the "Mensch Madness" bracket. Due to COVID restrictions, this interview was recorded entirely over the phone.

"Mensch Madness" Pt. 2 with Eli and Ben Goldstein

Apr 17th, 2020 19m 25s

Jack, Bobby, Eli, and Ben analyze the matchups in the upper right quadrant of the Mensch Madness bracket, which can be found on the @challahtalk Instagram account. The matchups include: Jon Stewart vs. Ben Shapiro, Mayer Rothschild v. Jesus Chr

"Mensch Madness" Pt. 1 with Conner Boehm

Apr 16th, 2020 22m 41s

Jack, Bobby, and Conner analyze the matchups in the lower right quadrant of the Mensch Madness bracket, which can be found on the @challahtalk Instagram account. Voting is live (as of 4/16 at 6PM CST)! You have 24 hours to pick who should move

Life in Lockdown Pt. 2: Matt Zhang

Mar 16th, 2020 35m 50s

Life in Lockdown is a three part Challah Talk special exploring the impact of COVID-19. In Part 2, we talk with eighteen year old Matt Zhang about life in China during the Coronavirus outbreak. What you'll hear is both alarming and reassuring:

Life in Lockdown Pt. 1: Emanuela Scalia

Mar 14th, 2020 21m 6s

Life in Lockdown is a three part Challah Talk special exploring the impact of COVID-19. In Part 1, we talk with eighteen year old Italian citizen (and former Wilmette Junior High Student) Emanuela Scalia. We got a chance to learn not only about

Challah Talk S2-E8: Tommy Serrino

Mar 12th, 2020 1h 1m

Tommy Serrino talks about COVID-19, the upcoming election, post-modernist philosophy, protesting in Hong Kong, and debate. This episode was recorded BEFORE New Trier cancelled school for the Coronavirus.

Challah Talk S2-E7: Jeff Markham

Mar 8th, 2020 48m 3s

Jeff Markham talks about exploding cows, hitchhiking across the country, the meaning of life, and William James.

Challah Talk S2-E6: Anna McBride

Feb 21st, 2020 37m

Anna McBride talks about sailing, pathological liars, music, PSAT memes, and the time she almost got kidnapped.

Challah Talk S2-E5: Sam Dorfman

Feb 9th, 2020 1h 5m

Sam Dorfman talks about... everything. Then, Ayah Bajwa returns to the studio for some Bobby Becker trivia.

Challah Talk S2-E4: Eden Snower

Feb 5th, 2020 33m 8s

Eden Snower talks about IGGS, New Trier Dance Team, her tattoo, and herpes infected monkeys.

Challah Talk S2-E3: Mitch Shelman

Jan 31st, 2020 42m 13s

Mitch Shelman talks about his rap career, the Super Bowl, Lacrosse, cliff diving, peanut butter, and extra terrestrial life. We are also joined by guest host Jesse Shapiro.