Dig into bloody murders, rioting mothers, anarchist parties and pseudoscience - everything you never learned in Hebrew school and that your Rabbi still doesn’t want you to know. Dr. Eddy Portnoy, academic advisor for the Max Weinreich Center and exhibition curator at the YIVO Institute for Jewish Research, Dr. Tony Michels, professor of Jewish Amer…

Quarantine time is weird: What day is it? How long have we been inside? How long will this last? This week we discuss how the various cycles of Jewish Time can be anchoring forces for those of us who are feeling adrift.

Now that we are all hermits in our own way, the Kashers examine the history of Jewish hermits and loners. They ask why Judaism generally rejects this sort of asceticism and what we can gain from spending some time alone.

The Kasher Boys trace the concept of Jewish Hygiene from the Book of Leviticus on through the Black Plague, and wonder what those ancient priests would have thought of our current attempts to avoid contamination.

Two brothers, a rabbi and a comedian, try to figure out how to do Judaism during a pandemic. See if you can figure out who’s who.

After an extended hiatus- we are back to talk about the brain! Dr. Phillip Stenquist from UCLA's Neurocognitive Laboratory discuses brain damage, plasticity and more- with comic panelists: Mayim Bialik, Colton Dunn and Daniel Van Kirk.

Daniel Kucan is a lifetime martial artist. He’s fought around the world and wrote a book called full contact about his craziest fights. He joins us to tell a few of those tales and it’s insane. With comics Jon Daly, Louis Katz, and Lara Beitz.

Yanjaa Wintersoul Westgate joins us to discuss the memory, how it works and how you can make it much better than you ever imagined. With comics Joe Mande, Subhah Agarwal and Brent Sullivan.

Comedian Monty Franklin is a very lucky very Australian man. Abducted in Mexico, he barely escaped with his life. What could be funnier than that? Comic Panelists: Megan Gailey, Ron Funches, and the Sklar Bros.

Dr. Nicole Prause studies orgasms for a living she also studies a darker facet of orgasms which is sex addiction. Orgasms are real but is sex addiction? Certainly there is a compulsive sexual behavior but does it actually qualify as an addiction? It’s complicated but that’s what we’re discussing on this episode joining us are comedians Brian Huskey…

Hawking is one of the oldest and oddest forms of hunting. It involves a live hawk, a gauntlet, and an abduction. How do you teach a hawk to hunt for you? How do you teach it to return? How do you ensure it doesn't claw your eyes out? Explaining all this is professional Hawker, Adam Baz (IG: @hawkonhand) along with comics, Emily Heller, Mike Lawrenc…

Pirates! Who were they? How and why did they exist? Did they actually say "Landlubber?" These questions and more are answered on this episode examining the history of Caribbean Piracy. With Pirate historian, Dr. Rebecca Simon and comics Rory Skovel, Jacqueline Novak and Langston Kerman.

Time and decisions with UCLA Professor Hal Hershfield and comics Riki Lindhome, Natasha Leggero, and Amy Miller!

How did it happen? What led us there and what are the factors that allowed one brother to turn on another brother and kill him with a very long gun? Professor Stuart Davenport joins us to discuss the Civil War, it’s history, how it started, how it ended and its aftermath in this country. Also joining are comedians Colton Dunn Caitlin Gill and Nick …

Bonus Episode! Live from San Fransisco's Sketchfest, we break down how to have sex that is consensual, fun and filthy. A how-to on pegging may be included. With Allison Moon, author of “girl sex 101” and comics Michael Ian Black, Aparna Nancherla, Andy Kindler and Natasha muse.

The history of the happiest place on earth. It's secrets and it's magic. with LA Magazine's Chris Nichols and comics Steve Agee, Kurt Brounholer and Bridey Elliott

Ventriloquism is polarizing. People think it's corny but it also sells more tickets than any other form of comedy. Professor Sarah Kessler from USC's Annenberg School of Communications has spent her life studying the art form and the philosophy behind it. Our conversation spans from the Oracle at Delphi to Jeff Dunham. With Comedic guests: Max Silv…

The Corporation has fought the most successful fight for its own civil rights of any group in American history. So successful in fact that it has now taken over parts of the apparatus that granted those rights; The American government. Professor Adam Winkler from UCLA's Law School and author of "We the Corporations" joins us to explain how along wi…

Every hospital in the country has a professional ethicist on staff to help with decision making so high stakes, it requires a philosopher to figure out the right thing to do. Andy Kondrat is one such philosopher and works at a major hospital that has requested it be left unnamed. We will discuss what the job is and the kind of life or death decisio…

The Grateful Dead is one of the most iconic rock bands in history. We sit down to discuss their legacy, their infamy and what its like to be a Deadhead. With Taylor Swope, and comics Natasha Leggero, Brett Gelman and Brendon Walsh.

Sorry for the delay folks. We are back with a talk about sex worker's labor rights and the war on sex work. With USC Professor Heather Berg, Conner Habib, Guy Brannum and Kara Klenk. It gets deep and sexy and kinda marxist too.

UFOS! Are they real? Have they visited us? Are we alone in the universe? By the end of this podcast you may believe! The truth is in here. Ufologist Ryan Sprague makes a case that UFOs have been here many times. Joining us are comic guests: Kumail Nanjiani, Emily Gordon and Aisling Bea.

In honor of 420 we are discussing weeeeeeed. Its been legal in California for three months so what is the lay of the land now? What is the future of pot to bring? What is the best tree in northern California to smoke a bong out of.... With Comic/Expert/Stoner Ngaio Bealum and Jon Daly, Emily Heller and Caitlin Gill Smoke up and download!…

How hormones effect the choices women make. Do women date assholes because of evolution? Is the biological clock real? How much do strippers on the pill earn? What's a second dick? All these questions and more are answered. With Dr. Martie Haselton UCLA evolutionary physiologist and author of the book, “Hormonal” and comics: Jessi Klien (Inside Amy…

Imagine moving to Syria to fight ISIS with a Kurdish militia. You can’t? Well Brace Belden did just that and explains what the fuck he was thinking. With comedic guests: Janeane Garofalo, Todd Barry and Michelle Buteau. Recorded live at SF Sketchfest.

The top science stories of 2017. Crspr! Artificial Wombs! Eclipses! Wild Fires! The seven words you can't say at the EPA! With returning guest expert Cara Santa Maria and comics Natasha Leggero, Joe Mande and Noah Garfinkel enjoy and pray that 2018 is a better year for science...

Comedians Felipe Esparza, Brent Weinbach and Nikki Glaser join Moshe to talk to Los Angeles Magazine's Chris Nichols about the fleeting beauty of Los Angeles, it's history and the invention of fast food.

Moshe is joined by Big Herc from the "Fresh Out" series on youtube to discuss what life in prison is like. Herc spent more than a decate in prison for bank robbery and now makes a show where he answers peoples questions about the realities of life on the inside. Hint: avoid getting your wig split or your cheeks busted. Comics Jonah Ray, Baron Vaugh…

The history and origin of comic books. How disempowered jewish immigrant kids changed the realms of fantasy forever. With comic book writer Adam Beechen from DC Comics and comedians Mike Lawrence and Jay Larson.

This month we talk asteroids and how to prevent them from destroying human life! Joining us is Farah Alibay, and comics Brent Weinbach, Matt Kirshen and Eliza Skinner. All the mysteries of the Jet Propulsion Lab revealed!

Time Travel! Or the philisophical theoretics of it. UCLA Philosophy professor Katie Elliott joins the show to discuss, if a time machine did actually exist- would it even be possible to travel through time? Comedians Kurt Braunohler and Nate Bargatze help make sense and make fun of a truly mind bending episode. And they find out once and for all if…

Is non-violence the solution to oppression? Did MLK own guns? Does violence accomplish anything? WHAT DO WE DO?!? Paul Engler (center for the working poor, author: This is an Uprising) joins us along with comedians Eddie Pepitone, Nato Green, Solomon Georgio and a song by Drennon Davis. (note: this is a "long lost" episode recorded at SF Sketchfest…

Comedy! Kliph Nesteroff joins the show to discuss the history of comedy in a really amazing and hilarious chat. They discuss Don Rickles, Milton Beryl's dick and the Social Justice Warrior known as Groucho Marx. Jeff Ross, Al Madrigal and Natasha Leggero join the discussion!

This month Nick Thune, Sara Schafer and Kurt Metzger join Dr. Pete Rollins to discuss the oxymoron that is Christian Atheism? What is it? No idea. But its an intellectual spiritual acid trip. See if you can keep up. People cried in the audience perhaps you will too , you big baby.

SEX AND THE OCCULT! Porn,orgasm, god and mysticism. We discuss it all with Conner Habib (porn star, sex worker, college lecturer, check out his March 12th webinar on the occult at connerhabib.com) along with comedians Mike Lawrence, Sam Jay and Brent Weinbach.

Is civilization worth it? Are the advances brought about by society offset by the misery it created? Are hunter/gatherers really happier? Would you give up hip hop and texting if you had a little more peace of mind? Would we be better off without civilization? Chris Ryan (Sex at Dawn) thinks so. Comic guests: Kumail Nanjiani (Silicon Valley), Claud…

It always hurts to get savaged by a force you don't understand. What the hell is the electoral college and why does it exist? Is it an needed component of our complex republic or a relic from times gone by? Helping us muddle through this is Dr. David Henkin, History Professor at UC Berkeley and Author of several books including , "Becoming America"…

Live at the SF outside lands festival- The sexist topic of all! Sex itself! Fillmore Slim is a legendary pimp who has been in the game for more than 50 years. Long enough for the game to have become kind of a weird topic to brag about. Predictably this episode is awesome and also problematic. With John Mulaney, Kaseem Bentley and Natasha Leggero.…

Today everyone attempts to forget the animal in us all and focus on the animals beneath the floorboards! Who are rats? How do they think? Why do pigeons cuck their little heads when they walk? How do animals think? Also they talk Paleo! Please enjoy! With comics: Jon Daly, Nikki Glaser and out animal brain expert from UCLA's Cognative Psychology De…

Join Hound Tall on a walk down the fractal path of psychedelic drugs. This episode is all about tripping. It gets, predictably, weird as fuck. Dr. Cole Marta discusses PTSD treatment using MDMA as a medicine. Comics include Shane Mauss (see his "good trip" tour in a city near you RIGHT NOW! www.shanemauss.com), Beth Stelling and Byron Bowers. Pleas…

This month they discuss that most Hollywood of religious groups; Scientology! Recorded across the street from the Sci-ti celebrity center! They are brave. With expert, investigative journalist Mark Ebner and comics Howard Kremer, Colton Dunn and Emily Heller. These views do not directly reflect the views Nerdist Industries and Legendary Entertainme…

We discuss the force is the lead to the United Kingdom leaving the European Union we find some laughs along the way and we mostly make fun of Polish people. Joining us are Pulitzer Prize winning journalist Michael Hiltzick and Greg Proops, Lynn Ferguson and Matt Kirshen!

This month is a bit of a scary talk about the future of drought and water. It's not looking good folks. Take away message? Buy land in Washington. Joining us to talk the thirsty future is Professor Jay Famiglietti, hydrologist, and the Senior Water Scientist at the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory at the California Institute of Technology. Comics Pau…

Hound Tall's first concept episode! The top 5 (or is it 6?) science stories of the week. The week which took place a month ago. Don't try to understand it, just enjoy it. Know that they discuss penis transplant surgery... With the Expert, Science Journalist Cara Santa Maria and comedians: Kate Berlant, Matt Braunger and Max Silvestri.…

We go sports for the first time ever on Hound Tall but don't be scared, it's funny and fascinating. The history of the sport, steroids, and how Hispanics learned to love the Dodgers. With sports writer and podcaster, Jonah Keri and comics/baseball nuts Jacob Sirof, Sarah Tiana, Dave Anthony and Sean O'Connor. It's a fun night out at the ol' ball ga…

Raves and the History of Electronic Music featuring Sunshine Jones of Dubtribe Sound System and comics : Ari Shaffir (This is not Happening), Phoebe Robinson (Two Dope Queens) and Chris Cubas (@midnight) with special guests Drennon Davis and DJ Real. This one is really special. A magical talk about the history of dance music and rave culture along …

Hound Tall is releasing a bit early this month to ensure that our Black History Month episode comes out during...Black History Month! This is a great, at time challenging conversation but they make just enough stupid jokes to diffuse all racial tension that has ever existed in america and to solve racism altogether! Seriously, it's over! Give to th…

In an example of perfect timing we're talking all about women in political elections. Can Hillary win? Why do we doubt her? Are we all sexist? Are cowboy boots feminine? Professor Meredith Conroy and comedians Jen Kirkman and Cameron Esposito join on a slightly inflammatory journey. It's an amazing talk.…

The episode ends not with a bang but with a whimper. Or maybe a slur. Not racial but drunken. Basically people are funny as hell but also somewhat drunk on this episode. TehyWe discuss fringe religion and cults. Sort of. It's very funny. See if you can identify which audience member Al almost got into a fight with after the show. Comics this month:…

THE GAY NORMAL: What happens to a young gay person when they are born in the burbs? What happens to an old Gay person when they can't afford the big city anymore? What kind of TV do boring gay people watch? All this and even an almost emotional moment. Great conversation. With Expert : Professor Karen Tongson from USC and comedic guests: Guy Branum…