AND HERE’S MODI, is an inside look at the man behind the microphone. Hosted by comedian, Modi (@modi_live), AH"M features a raw and unfiltered side of the comedian rarely seen on stage. He always finds the funny as he navigates the worlds of comedy, trending topics, his personal life and spirituality. AH"M is co-hosted by Periel Aschenbrand (@perielaschenbrand)
Episode 150: Modi and Periel are joined by Dovie Neuburger for a candid exploration of Jewish comedy. We unpack the unique dynamics of performing for Jewish audiences versus mainstream clubs. Neuberger's honesty about his comedic journey is refreshing -from craving attention to finding deeper purpose. The conversation reveals fascinating insider knowledge about comedy craft, from Modi's veteran wisdom on audience management to Neuberger's evolving approach to material development. We dissect the paradoxical rules of performing for Orthodox audiences ("you can't curse, but you can be super offensive"), share war stories from Passover program gigs, and examine how cultural specificity can become universally relatable.Send us Modi Mail!118A Orchard St.PMB #208New York, NY 10002Modi's special "Know Your Audience" is available on YouTube now!For all upcoming shows visit www.modilive.com.Follow Modi on Instagram at @modi_live.Send us a textSupport the show
Episode 149: Modi and Periel are joined by the ultimate comedian's comedian, Dave Attell. Send us Modi Mail!118A Orchard St.PMB #208New York, NY 10002Modi's special "Know Your Audience" is available on YouTube now!For all upcoming shows visit www.modilive.com.Follow Modi on Instagram at @modi_live.Send us a textSupport the show
Episode 148: Modi and Periel are joined by Abraham Toubiana of the Jewish Cultural Festival of Berlin - where Modi will be performing November 20th! Send us Modi Mail!118A Orchard St.PMB #208New York, NY 10002Modi's special "Know Your Audience" is available on YouTube now!For all upcoming shows visit www.modilive.com.Follow Modi on Instagram at @modi_live.Send us a textSupport the show
Episode 147: The AHM crew tackles some big questions—like, what message would you put on a billboard for the world to see? Do comedians get stage fright? And, have you ever had to stop a friend from walking down the aisle? Click here for Moshiach Energy Merch!Click here to leave us a voice message!Send us Modi Mail!118A Orchard St.PMB #208New York, NY 10002Modi's special "Know Your Audience" is available on YouTube now!For all upcoming shows visit www.modilive.com.Follow Modi on Instagram at @modi_live.Send us a textSupport the show
Episode 146: Modi recaps his latest shows in Pittsburgh, Buffalo, and San Francisco. Meanwhile, Leo stirs the pot with a bold opinion on newborns. The conversation dives into guilt, Rottweilers, and a thought-provoking exploration of aging—because who doesn't love a good brain teaser?Click here for Moshiach Energy Merch! Click here to leave us a voice message!Send us Modi Mail!118A Orchard St.PMB #208New York, NY 10002Modi's special "Know Your Audience" is available on YouTube now!For all upcoming shows visit www.modilive.com.Follow Modi on Instagram at @modi_live.Send us a textSupport the show
Episode 145: Modi's close friend (and podcast sponsor) Arthur Luxenberg returns for another episode on chesed, stuttering, and their mutual obsession with pretzels. Arthur was also featured on episode 106, which you can listen to here. Click here for Moshiach Energy Merch! Send us Modi Mail!118A Orchard St.PMB #208New York, NY 10002Modi's special "Know Your Audience" is available on YouTube now!For all upcoming shows visit www.modilive.com.Follow Modi on Instagram at @modi_live.Send us a textSupport the show
Episode 144: The Holy Rabbi Bellino joins us for another episode where we discuss an interesting ethical dilemma out of Israel. Modi gets a moving letter from a fan and we debate when and where cursing is appropriate. Modi asserts that there is a hex on him and Leo. Click here for Moshiach Energy Merch! Send us Modi Mail!118A Orchard St.PMB #208New York, NY 10002Modi's special "Know Your Audience" is available on YouTube now!For all upcoming shows visit www.modilive.com.Follow Modi on Instagram at @modi_live.Send us a textSupport the show
Episode 143: The AHM crew is joined by Rabbi Gav Bellino, who comes prepared for Purim in a very special (and on-brand!) costume. Click here for Moshiach Energy Merch! Send us Modi Mail!118A Orchard St.PMB #208New York, NY 10002Modi's special "Know Your Audience" is available on YouTube now!For all upcoming shows visit www.modilive.com.Follow Modi on Instagram at @modi_live.Send us a textSupport the show
Episode 142: The AHM crew discuss whether or not it matters if things are factually accurate, the dangers of flying, the joy of skiing, mayhem in The White House and if Harry Potter made Leo gay. Also, Purim!Send us Modi Mail!118A Orchard St.PMB #208New York, NY 10002Modi's special "Know Your Audience" is available on YouTube now!For all upcoming shows visit www.modilive.com.Follow Modi on Instagram at @modi_live.Send us a textSupport the show
Episode 141: The AHM crew reads some nice and some nasty emails, celebrate the return of the hostages (including home Omer Shem Tov!) and discuss whether or not Modi should make an album of Yiddish songs. Send us Modi Mail!118A Orchard St.PMB #208New York, NY 10002Modi's special "Know Your Audience" is available on YouTube now!For all upcoming shows visit www.modilive.com.Follow Modi on Instagram at @modi_live.Send us a textSupport the show
Episode 140: The AHM discusses everything from Madonna's recent foray into standup comedy, Melania's inauguration look, and the Marlboro Man. Send us Modi Mail!118A Orchard St.PMB #208New York, NY 10002Modi's special "Know Your Audience" is available on YouTube now!For all upcoming shows visit www.modilive.com.Follow Modi on Instagram at @modi_live.Send us a textSupport the show
Episode 139: The AHM crew takes some questions and discusses the philosophy of an (in)famous joke. Send us Modi Mail!118A Orchard St.PMB #208New York, NY 10002Modi's special "Know Your Audience" is available on YouTube now!For all upcoming shows visit www.modilive.com.Follow Modi on Instagram at @modi_live.Send us a textSupport the show
Episode 139: The AHM crew debrief after Modi's milestone performances at the Beacon Theatre, attending an event for Jewish singles, and sitting shiva for someone near and dear to our hearts. Send us Modi Mail!118A Orchard St.PMB #208New York, NY 10002Modi's special "Know Your Audience" is available on YouTube now!For all upcoming shows visit www.modilive.com.Follow Modi on Instagram at @modi_live.Send us a textSupport the show
Episode 138: Aleeza Ben Shalom (of Netflix's Jewish Matchmaking) returns to the podcast to discuss her new book, "Matchmaker Matchmaker: Find Me a Love That Lasts". Send us Modi Mail!118A Orchard St.PMB #208New York, NY 10002Modi's special "Know Your Audience" is available on YouTube now!For all upcoming shows visit www.modilive.com.Follow Modi on Instagram at @modi_live.Send us a textSupport the show
Episode 137: Modi and Periel are joined by comedian (and South Williamsburg native) Adam Friedland as we cover everything from Woody Allen and schvitzes to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, because why not? Check out his podcast, The Adam Friedland Show.Send us Modi Mail!118A Orchard St.PMB #208New York, NY 10002Modi's special "Know Your Audience" is available on YouTube now!For all upcoming shows visit www.modilive.com.Follow Modi on Instagram at @modi_live.Send us a textSupport the show
Episode 136: Modi and Periel are joined by Aaron Smolyar of The CLEO Initiative (Computer Literacy Education Outreach), an organization that assists seniors with navigating today's tech-reliant world. Check out their website here. Send us Modi Mail!118A Orchard St.PMB #208New York, NY 10002Modi's special "Know Your Audience" is available on YouTube now!For all upcoming shows visit www.modilive.com.Follow Modi on Instagram at @modi_live.Send us a textSupport the show
Episode 135: The AH"M crew discusses everything from Luigi Mangione to Modi's recent meeting with the Tosh Rebbe in Montreal. We've added dates to the "Pause For Laughter" tour!Send us Modi Mail!118A Orchard St.PMB #208New York, NY 10002Modi's special "Know Your Audience" is available on YouTube now!For all upcoming shows visit www.modilive.com.Follow Modi on Instagram at @modi_live.Send us a textSupport the show
Episode 134: Modi and Leo sit down with Mark Feuerstein during a recent trip to Los Angeles to discuss everything from Royal Pains to his cameo in SATC. Check out his most recent project "Hotel Cocaine" on MGM+! Send us Modi Mail!118A Orchard St.PMB #208New York, NY 10002Modi's special "Know Your Audience" is available on YouTube now!For all upcoming shows visit www.modilive.com.Follow Modi on Instagram at @modi_live.Send us a textSupport the show
Episode 133: Brian Kelly (aka The Points Guy) joins us for an exciting chat covering travel etiquette, maximizing credit card rewards, and even the unique joys of owning llamas! Don't miss his expert tips and insights, and be sure to preorder his new book, How to Win at Travel, available now!Send us Modi Mail!118A Orchard St.PMB #208New York, NY 10002Modi's special "Know Your Audience" is available on YouTube now!For all upcoming shows visit www.modilive.com.Follow Modi on Instagram at @modi_live.Send us a textSupport the show
Episode 132: Is honesty the best policy? Join us as we discuss how to handle passive aggressive text message, having way too many tabs open, and Leo's new (self-diagnosed) case of OCD. Send us Modi Mail!118A Orchard St.PMB #208New York, NY 10002Modi's special "Know Your Audience" is available on YouTube now!For all upcoming shows visit www.modilive.com.Follow Modi on Instagram at @modi_live.Send us a textSupport the show
Episode 131: The AHM crew is (eventually) joined by the 'Queen of Crowd Work' Jessica Kirson. Jessica talks about her similarities with pimps, her "Never-Ending" tour, embracing her success and the time Modi met her father. Leo admits he is starstruck. Send us Modi Mail!118A Orchard St.PMB #208New York, NY 10002Modi's special "Know Your Audience" is available on YouTube now!For all upcoming shows visit www.modilive.com.Follow Modi on Instagram at @modi_live.Send us a textSupport the show
Episode 130: We are joined by Jim Norton & Nikki Norton. They share what it means to be a comedy couple, how they met and fell in love, how Jim lost and gained fans for marrying Nikki and what it was like for her to grow up trans in the countryside of Norway. Jim and Modi reminisce on their long friendship and their history in the world of stand up. Send us Modi Mail!118A Orchard St.PMB #208New York, NY 10002Modi's special "Know Your Audience" is available on YouTube now!For all upcoming shows visit www.modilive.com.Follow Modi on Instagram at @modi_live.Send us a textSupport the show
Episode 129: The AHM crew catches up (and takes a new studio for a spin). Be sure to follow the podcast on Instagram at @ahm_podcast. Send us Modi Mail!118A Orchard St.PMB #208New York, NY 10002Modi's special "Know Your Audience" is available on YouTube now!For all upcoming shows visit www.modilive.com.Follow Modi on Instagram at @modi_live.Send us a textSupport the show
Episode 128: Noah Rinsky is a writer and the creator of the Instagram account @oldjewishmen. Check out his book, The Old Jewish Men's Guide to Eating, Sleeping, and Futzing Around. Send us Modi Mail!118A Orchard St.PMB #208New York, NY 10002Modi's special "Know Your Audience" is available on YouTube now!For all upcoming shows visit www.modilive.com.Follow Modi on Instagram at @modi_live.Send us a textSupport the show
Episode 127: From the chaos of flying to Australia and back to Tel Aviv, to Modi's unforgettable induction into the Anu Museum, this episode tackles the etiquette of airplane luggage, weddings in Monaco, and even what to do with leftover peanut butter at vacation rentals. Be sure to follow the podcast on Instagram @ahm_podcast. Send us Modi Mail!118A Orchard St.PMB #208New York, NY 10002Modi's special "Know Your Audience" is available on YouTube now!For all upcoming shows visit www.modilive.com.Follow Modi on Instagram at @modi_live.Send us a textSupport the show
Episode 126: Modi and Periel are joined by Hassidic singer Mendy Twerski who is on a mission to 'make Yiddish music great again'. Send us Modi Mail!118A Orchard St.PMB #208New York, NY 10002Modi's special "Know Your Audience" is available on YouTube now!For all upcoming shows visit www.modilive.com.Follow Modi on Instagram at @modi_live.Send us a textSupport the show
Episode 125: The AHM crew is joined by CNN's Chief Political Correspondent, Dana Bash. Check out her new book, "America's Deadliest Election: A Cautionary Tale Of The Most Violent Election In American History".Send us Modi Mail!118A Orchard St.PMB #208New York, NY 10002Modi's special "Know Your Audience" is available on YouTube now!For all upcoming shows visit www.modilive.com.Follow Modi on Instagram at @modi_live.Send us a textSupport the show
Episode 124: Modi sits down for a one-on-one with singer and guitarist Eli Levin.Send us Modi Mail!118A Orchard St.PMB #208New York, NY 10002Modi's special "Know Your Audience" is available on YouTube now!For all upcoming shows visit www.modilive.com.Follow Modi on Instagram at @modi_live.Send us a textSupport the show
Episode 123: Modi and Periel are joined by the talented Riki Rose to discuss all things cantorial music. Send us Modi Mail!118A Orchard St.PMB #208New York, NY 10002Modi's special "Know Your Audience" is available on YouTube now!For all upcoming shows visit www.modilive.com.Follow Modi on Instagram at @modi_live.Send us a Text Message.Support the Show.
Episode 122: The AH'M crew covers everything from pole vaulting to prayers for lost items. Send us Modi Mail!118A Orchard St.PMB #208New York, NY 10002Modi's special "Know Your Audience" is available on YouTube now!For all upcoming shows visit www.modilive.com.Follow Modi on Instagram at @modi_live.Send us a Text Message.Support the Show.
Episode 121: The AH'M crew is joined by Rabbi Bellino of Sixth Street Synagogue to discuss everything from UFO's to his Christian Louboutin shoes. Send us Modi Mail!118A Orchard St.PMB #208New York, NY 10002Modi's special "Know Your Audience" is available on YouTube now!For all upcoming shows visit www.modilive.com.Follow Modi on Instagram at @modi_live.Send us a Text Message.Support the Show.
Episode 120: The AH'M crew is joined by Rabbi Bellino of Sixth Street Synagogue to discuss everything from the attempted assassination of Trump to Charli XCX & full-body deodorants. Send us Modi Mail!118A Orchard St.PMB #208New York, NY 10002Modi's special "Know Your Audience" is available on YouTube now!For all upcoming shows visit www.modilive.com.Follow Modi on Instagram at @modi_live.Send us a Text Message.Support the Show.
Episode 118: Photographer and director Gillian Laub returns to the podcast to discuss her latest projects. Follow Gillian on Instagram @gigilaub. Send us Modi Mail!118A Orchard St.PMB #208New York, NY 10002Modi's special "Know Your Audience" is available on YouTube now!For all upcoming shows visit www.modilive.com.Follow Modi on Instagram at @modi_live.Send us a Text Message.Support the Show.
Episode 117: The AHM crew plays a game of Q&A inspired by Andy Warhol's go-to questions for Interview Magazine.Send us Modi Mail!118A Orchard St.PMB #208New York, NY 10002Modi's special "Know Your Audience" is available on YouTube now!For all upcoming shows visit www.modilive.com.Follow Modi on Instagram at @modi_live.Send us a Text Message.Support the Show.
Episode 116: Modi, Periel, and Leo are joined by Dr. Andrew Kibert to discuss all things personalized medicine. Follow Dr. Kibert @doctor.k.nyc or check out his website. Send us Modi Mail!118A Orchard St.PMB #208New York, NY 10002Modi's special "Know Your Audience" is available on YouTube now!For all upcoming shows visit www.modilive.com.Follow Modi on Instagram at @modi_live.Send us a Text Message.Support the Show.
Episode 115: Leo returns to the pod after a long hiatus.Send us Modi Mail!118A Orchard St.PMB #208New York, NY 10002Modi's special "Know Your Audience" is available on YouTube now!For all upcoming shows visit www.modilive.com.Follow Modi on Instagram at @modi_live.Send us a Text Message.Support the Show.
Episode 119: Another Q&A episode inspired by Vogue's 73 Questions. Send us Modi Mail!118A Orchard St.PMB #208New York, NY 10002Modi's special "Know Your Audience" is available on YouTube now!For all upcoming shows visit www.modilive.com.Follow Modi on Instagram at @modi_live.Send us a Text Message.Support the Show.
Episode 114: Modi and Periel are joined by dating coach and author Aleeza Ben Shalom of Netflix's Jewish Matchmaking!Send us Modi Mail!118A Orchard St.PMB #208New York, NY 10002Modi's special "Know Your Audience" is available on YouTube now!For all upcoming shows visit www.modilive.com.Follow Modi on Instagram at @modi_live.Send us a Text Message.Support the Show.
Episode 113: Hot off of opening for Modi on tour, comic Elon Altman joins Modi and Periel along with a return by Rabbi Gavriel Bellino. They discuss discovering a late night minyan in the Lower East Side, how Leo almost set the house on fire and the concept of being 'Yotzi.'Modi's special "Know Your Audience" is available on YouTube now!For all upcoming shows visit www.modilive.com.Follow Modi on Instagram at @modi_live.Send us a Text Message.Support the Show.
Episode 112 PT 2: Modi and Periel are joined by the one-and-only Rabbi Gavriel Bellino.Modi's special "Know Your Audience" is available on YouTube now!For all upcoming shows visit www.modilive.com.Follow Modi on Instagram at @modi_live.Support the Show.
Episode 112 PT 1: Modi and Periel are joined by the one-and-only Rabbi Gavriel Bellino.Modi's special "Know Your Audience" is available on YouTube now!For all upcoming shows visit www.modilive.com.Follow Modi on Instagram at @modi_live.Support the Show.
Episode 111: Leat Corinne is a humanitarian activist dedicated to advocating for human rights, promoting peace, and providing humanitarian relief. She is the cousin of 21-year-old Omer Shem Tov, one of the Israeli hostages still being held by Hamas in Gaza. Shany Granot is a prominent pro-Democracy activist and the Coordinator for the Hostage and Missing Families Forum in New YorkIn this episode, they talk about the power of hope, survival and practical, everyday action items everyone can do to help free the hostages. Modi's special "Know Your Audience" is available on YouTube now!For all upcoming shows visit www.modilive.com.Follow Modi on Instagram at @modi_live.Support the Show.
Episode 110: Modi and Periel are joined by Jonathan Elkoury as he discusses his experience as a gay, Israeli-Lebanese, Christian living in Israel. He and his family were forced to leave Lebanon for Israel after the Lebanese Civil War and he is now prominent Israeli activist, working tirelessly to educate and advocate for Israel on US college campuses. Modi's special "Know Your Audience" is available on YouTube now!For all upcoming shows visit www.modilive.com.Follow Modi on Instagram at @modi_live.Support the Show.
Episode 109: Modi and Periel are joined by Eli Beer of United Hatzalah and discuss the ongoing operations in Israel. Modi's special "Know Your Audience" is available on YouTube now!For all upcoming shows visit www.modilive.com.Follow Modi on Instagram at @modi_live.Support the showSupport the show
Episode 108: Modi and Periel are joined by Dan Feferman and Loay Alshareef of SHARAKA ("partnership in Arabic") - a non profit organization working to shape a New Middle East, built on dialogue, understanding, cooperation and friendship between Arabs/Muslims and Jews.Modi's special "Know Your Audience" is available now.For all upcoming shows visit www.modilive.com.Follow Modi on Instagram at @modi_live.Support the show
Episode 107: Modi and Periel are joined by Dan Feferman and Loay Alshareef of SHARAKA ("partnership in Arabic") - a non profit organization working to shape a New Middle East, built on dialogue, understanding, cooperation and friendship between Arabs/Muslims and Jews.Modi's special "Know Your Audience" is available now.For all upcoming shows visit www.modilive.com.Follow Modi on Instagram at @modi_live. Support the show
Episode 106: Modi and Periel are joined by Arthur Luxenberg and Uri Schneider for a special episode about stuttering. Modi's special "Know Your Audience" is available now.For all upcoming shows visit www.modilive.com.Follow Modi on Instagram at @modi_live. Support the show
Episode 105 Part 2: Modi and Periel are joined again by Taylor Williamson!Watch his new special, Taylor Williamson: Live At The Comedy Store.Follow Taylor on Instagram @TaylorComedy.Modi's special "Know Your Audience" is available now.Modi's 'Know Your Audience' Tour is on sale. For information about upcoming shows visit www.modilive.com.Follow Modi on Instagram at @modi_live. Support the show
Episode 104: Modi and Periel are joined by Taylor Williamson!Watch his new special, Taylor Williamson: Live At The Comedy Store.Follow Taylor on Instagram @TaylorComedy.Modi's 'Know Your Audience' Tour is on sale now!For information about upcoming shows visit www.modilive.com.Follow Modi on Instagram at @modi_live. Support the show
Episode 103: Modi and Periel sit down with Neta Shoham, a content creator, podcaster, writer and journalist. She currently works for the Israeli News Channel, Arutz 12.Modi's 'Know Your Audience' Tour is on sale now!For information about upcoming shows visit www.modilive.com.Follow Modi on Instagram at @modi_live. Support the show
Episode 103: The AH"M crew is joined by Israeli government spokesman Elyon Levy as part of his recent trip to NYC. Modi's 'Know Your Audience' Tour is on sale now!For information about upcoming shows visit www.modilive.com.Follow Modi on Instagram at @modi_live. Support the show
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