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What The Falafel

What The Falafel

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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!!What The Falafel Judaism Spirituality
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  • How West End Rejection Led to Viral TikTok Success | Candy Gigi
    Mar 30 2026

    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/



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    1 hr and 1 min
  • Why Kosher Restaurant Owner Swapped Skinny Jeans For A Sheitel | Cat Young
    Mar 11 2026

    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/.

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    26 mins
  • World's #1 Jewish Wedding Expert Reveals The Secret To A Strong Jewish Identity | Karen Cinnamon
    Feb 16 2026

    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?

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    1 hr and 14 mins
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