Israel-Hamas War: Personal Reactions | Buckle Up #74
Mike and Ami debrief after an extremely difficult week. No analyses– just two friends talking. #israel #israelhamaswar #podcast
Oct 17, 2023•1 hr 9 min
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Buckle Up #73
Mislaibelled beef gets addressed and we dissect some Chassidic viral content. Happy Holidays! 00:00 Ami’s prep for this upcoming STANDUPNY show 12:45 Breaking down this Viral TikTok https://www.instagram.com/reel/CxLkKDVtq68/?igshid=MTc4MmM1YmI2Ng== 19:44 Mislaibeled BEEF continues… #podcast
Oct 03, 2023•35 min
Mexican Aliens and a Happy New Year | Buckle Up #72
Happy Jewish New Year! We discuss the news about Alien bodies found in Mexico and whether Buddhism is a religion (it's not). 00:00 Ami watches an ENTIRE comedy special for the first time 07:17 New Year vibe shift 08:10 Aliens found in Mexico? Why NOBODY cares 19:28 Islam vs. Hindu vs. Buddhism 26:50 Mike heads to Jerusalem 30:50 Ami is HEADLINING a standup show #podcast #aliens #buddhism
Sep 19, 2023•34 min
Ishay Ribo Review, Elon Musk vs. ADL, & Being Dads Between Camp and School | Buckle Up #71
We're back! We catch up on our summer and cover some topics that are top of mind. Skip ahead: 00:00 Dad Pod: The week between school and camp 16:40 David Goggins 24:18 Ami standup update: Catskills gigs 35:17 Elon Musk vs. ADL 41:42 Ishay Ribo @ MSG concert review 52:18 Mislabeled vs. Flatbush Girl drama 55:11 Brand new logo from @vinyl_mike (insta) As always, find us on... ◘ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6geoUKSTVsEL2sMQ63pkSN?si=25df960bd85e40b6 ◘ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts....
Sep 11, 2023•58 min
Bobbi Althoff, Bradley Cooper Nosegate, & Ami's Burnt Out | Buckle Up #70
Back on Riverside to discuss the mysterious and meteoric rise of @Thebobbialthoff , the drama around fake Jew noses in Hollywood, and Ami opens up about being DONE with content for a moment. 00:00 Ami burnt out on content creation 03:27 Tim Ferris, Wim Hoff, and self-help BS 10:02 Bradley Cooper's Nosegate: Should Jews play Jews? 31:41 Bobbi Althoff: Watching her become an artist in realtime Links Bobbi on Rick Glassman: https://youtu.be/NlyDmR5iEqg Mike's Newsletter: https://contextisev...
Aug 18, 2023•42 min
Nelk vs. Andrew Shulz & Phish MSG Recap | Buckle Up w/ Mike & Ami Kozak #69
00:00 Intro 02:00 Recapping Phish 8/1/23 at Madison Square Garden 12:58 Andrew Shulz vs. NELK: Was Shulz right or wrong? 25:06 What can we learn as podcasters from Steiny? 28:10 Ami's recap of The Chosen Comedy Festival in the Catskills As always, find us on... ◘ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6geoUKSTVsEL2sMQ63pkSN?si=25df960bd85e40b6 ◘ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/buckle-up/id1589871008 ◘ Instagram (@buckleuppodcast): https://www.instagram.com/buckleuppodca...
Aug 04, 2023•37 min
Ami's Netflix Show, J-Sketch Blowin' Up, & Hollowness of Success | Buckle Up w/ Mike & Ami
This one's vintage Buckle Up. Ami scored a show for Netflix and we dive into why that doesn't feel as momentous as it should. Then Ami tries to psychoanalyze Mike and gets it mostly wrong. We wrap up with why J-Sketch has hit a nerve on chassidic WhatsApp. JUMP AHEAD: 00:00 Ami's Netflix show FINALLY drops 06:30 Ami reacts: Ben Shapiro reviewed his JP impression 12:40 Orientation Loss: Why getting what you want is disappointing 19:37 Will Smith on Rick Rubin's podcast 24:49 "...
Jul 25, 2023•59 min
Threads, Goose, & Kim Kardashian | Buckle Up #67
We're back without a guest to discuss the pressing topic of the week: Meta's new Twitter-killer, Threads. Ami reacts as a content-creator, and we try to break down what makes it tick. 00:00 Grateful Dead, Phish, & Goose 08:29 Threads is like a party that just got started 22:24 BB Netanyahu on @lexfridman 's podcast 27:52 The genius of the Kardashians @KimKardashian 29:56 Jason Alexander's advice to musicians #phish #goose #gratefuldead #threadsapp #kardashian #kimkardashian #...
Jul 18, 2023•35 min
Wian Van den Berg: How I Grew my TikTok to 16 Million Followers with Magic Tricks | Buckle Up #66
In this unfiltered conversation with Wian ( @wianvandenberg ), he reveals his strategy behind growing his social media following to over 20mm and counting. We get into the controversy over "copying" tricks, how he landed on his formula for TikTok and Reels, and how he keeps his head on straight on the slow road to virality. If you're a fan of Wian's content, this is a raw look into how he thinks about what he puts out there.00:00 Magician TikTok01:50 Six years of NOTHING. Then ...
Jul 11, 2023•1 hr 35 min
News12 Reporter Emily Young: Being a Mom and NOT Having It All | Buckle Up #65
Emily Young joins the show to tell us about reporting live from the scene, and how being a mom changed her ambition. Then we grill Emily on why she's not doing more on social. 00:00 What EXACTLY is a news reporter? 10:11 Emily's journey to the News 18:00 Emily heads to the Middle East 53:14 Did feminism get it wrong? 01:23:00 Harry & Meghan 01:27:30 The Titanic Submerisble As always, find us on... ◘ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6geoUKSTVsEL2sMQ63pkSN?si=25df960bd85e40b6 ◘ A...
Jul 04, 2023•1 hr 34 min
RFK on Rogan, Cornel West, Roast of Anti-Semitism, and Meeting Eric Weinstein | Buckle Up #64
The most controversial Kennedy in recent memory went onto @joerogan to explain his position on some hot button issues (💉). We react. 00:00 Catching up 01:36 Is it okay to impersonate RFK? Yup! 03:30 Update: RFK on Israel 7:00 Cornel West Runs for Prez (and doesn’t like Israel too much) 12:54 RFK Jr. goes on Rogan 36:45 Tim Ferris goes on Colin & Samir 46:17 Ami gets backstage at the Roast of Anti-Semitism 51:15 Ami meets Eric Weinstein! 55:20 Apple Vision Pro update EDUCATE YOURSELF! RFK on...
Jun 20, 2023•59 min
Apple Vision Goggles, Smoke In the Air, RFK Jr. & Vivek Ramaswamy | Buckle Up #63
We hop on the Riversides to talk some pressing issues. 00:00 DadPod: Transitioning kids from crib to bed 03:30 New Apple Vision Pro Headset 23:36 Smoke In The Air 31:36 RFK Jr. Supports Roger Waters?? 37:10 New York Times Bothsiding Swastikas 42:19 Ami Endorses Vivek Ramaswamy for President 48:22 Is “Woke” even real anymore? As always, find us on... ◘ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6geoUKSTVsEL2sMQ63pkSN?si=25df960bd85e40b6 ◘ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/buckle-u...
Jun 08, 2023•58 min
Cathy Heller: The business of being an artist | Buckle Up #62
Cathy Heller is a songwriter who was dropped by her label and figured out a better way to do what she loves. Today, she's a top ranked podcaster, business coach, and bestselling author. Her show, "Manifest with Cathy Heller" features conversations with leaders like Matthew McConaughey, Jenna Fischer, Chelsea Clinton, Tony Robbins, Deepak Chopra, Malcolm Gladwell, Jason Mraz, Pete Holmes, and many others. We talk to her about how to make $$$$$$$MONEY$$$$$$$ baaaaaaaaaaaby! 00:00 Int...
Jun 06, 2023•49 min
Brian Koppelman: Rounders, The Illusionist, and Billions co-creator | Buckle Up #60
This week we've got the co-writer of "Rounders" and Showtime's "Billions" (among MANY other projects you've seen), Brian Koppelman! Among his many accomplishments, he's an incredibly articulate student of the creative process and how artists find their voice. We covered all the difficult and joyous parts of creating for a living, Jordan Peterson, and a little Holocaust obvi. 00:00 Introducing: Brian Koppelman 1:25 Anatomy of an impression 3:26 Holocaust small ...
May 30, 2023•1 hr 2 min
Ozempic, Bo Burnham, & RFK Jr. | Buckle Up #61
This week we welcome Xander! Our new producer and off-camera voice. A heartfelt mazal tov to Xander and his family on this opportunity. We also get into Ami's recent performance in Arizona, Bo Burnham's genius, and finally... some politics. 00:00 Reflecting on our biggest guest ever 4:03 Ami’s wild Arizona performance 11:44 How to MONETIZE social media 14:19 Bo Burnham is a genius. 27:07 Why Ami REFUSES to try Ozempic 36:00 Brendan Frazer-athon 38:24 Astrology and the state of movies 42:...
May 24, 2023•53 min
We asked an A.I. expert all our basic questions (w/ Terence Mahier) | Buckle Up #59
We’ve been freaking the f**k out, so we brought in an expert to answer some very basic questions about EXACTLY how frightened we need to be about the upcoming AI apocalypse. (Or is it? It is). Terence Maher (https://www.linkedin.com/in/terence-mahier-65b584b1/) is co-founder of Panacea Studio, where he’s building tools with AI to fight misinformation. He’s also the force behind the amazing @depandoraox.ai on Insta. 00:00 Introducing Terence Maher 14:20 How scared should we really be of A.I.? 18:...
May 09, 2023•1 hr 12 min
Cocomelon, Israel, & A.I. Pop Music Has Us Buggin' | Buckle Up #58
Ami gives his take on Israel after a family trip, Mike gives Ami a hard time about his greatest weakness, and we both freak out about a new development in A.I. 00:00 Welcome to the Dad Pod! 2:00 Cocomelon and Kids TV 6:50 Buckle Up Improvements 9:54 Frumi Umi 15:00 Ami’s Review of his Israel Trip 23:00 Israel Politics!!! Wooohoooooo!!! 26:33 Noam Weissman on the 1840 Podcast 43:25 Israel's FOOD Scene 45:00 Ami’s a Celeb 48:00 What’s it like having 100k followers?!? 52:00 Mike gives Ami S**T ...
May 02, 2023•1 hr 15 min
Elon Gold Gets REAL: Resilience & the Art of the Impression (ft. Eli Lebowicz!) | Buckle Up #57
Elon Gold (@elongold) built a huge standup career alongside comics like Adam Sandler, Dave Chappelle, Sebastian Maniscalco, and loads of other iconic artists. How'd he cultivate an attitude to allow him to survive the roller coaster? Elon opens up about success, family, and more, before turning the mics on Ami to dive deep into what makes a good impression. He's joined by Eli Lebowicz (@elicomedyagram), who just performed his first hourlong special to a sold out audience at Standup NY. 0...
Apr 24, 2023•1 hr 59 min
CLIP: Nachman explains why he SUPPORTED the Vietnam War | From Episode #56
Nachman Kanovsky breaks down why he debated with protesters during the Vietnam War. As always, find us on... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6geoUKSTVsEL2sMQ63pkSN Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/buckle-up/id1589871008 Instagram (@buckleuppodcast): https://www.instagram.com/buckleuppodcast TikTok (@thebuckleuppodcast): https://www.tiktok.com/@thebuckleuppodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoIZgc8_0dTwuwnQzqnyHlg Links Mike's Newsletter: h...
Mar 30, 2023•5 min
Nachman Kanovsky: Ami's Dad's Friend | Socialism, January 6th & Vacation Village | Buckle Up #56
Nachman "King of the Cahntry" Kanovsky is a real estate developer, conservative political junkie, history buff, and dear friend of Ami's father. He schools us in why communism doesn't work, why the globalists are attempting to reshape the economy, and why the Vietnam War was a good idea. This is hardcore right-wing territory to balance out the reasonable guests we've had on lately. Buckle Up. 00:00 Marxism is crazy 03:55 2024 candidate Vivek Ramaswamy 7:45 Trump, part-1 8:4...
Mar 29, 2023•1 hr 43 min
Jon Shiffman: Drummer to the Stars! | Buckle Up #Schfifty Five
Musician and Drummer Jon Shiffman (Steel Train, Bleachers) tells us about his life as a pro musician, the golden age of North Jersey high school bands, working with Jack Antonoff and what it takes to stay creative and solvent. Skip ahead: 00:00 Who is Jon Shiffman and what's his proximity to someone more famous? 3:00 Ebaum's World, AIM, and early internet problems 12:55 Jon's road to professional drumming 16:40 Early days w/ Jack Antanoff & Ari Levine 23:00 How's it feel to...
Mar 21, 2023•1 hr 15 min
Robby Hoffman: F**k Pronouns, I'm POOR! | Buckle Up #54
Robby Hoffman (Twitter: @iAmRobbyHoffman ; Insta: @robbyhoffman ) discusses being a lesbian-standup-poor person. Robby is a TV writer, actor, and comedian. You can find them in Mel Brooks' new series History Of The World Part II ! And check out our FIRST EVER SPONSOR PokerChill ! If you hate seeing your friends in person but still want to be a degenerate and a sinner, PokerChill is the app for you ! SKIP AHEAD: 00:00 Robby Is Still Pretty F**king Religious 12:40 Robby’s Surprising Co...
Mar 13, 2023•50 min
A.I. Gets Frightening, Rick Rubin Wizardry, and Rihanna Hurt Our Feelings | Buckle Up #53
Watch this week's episode on YouTube ! We get way into Bing's new searchbot, Rick Rubin's philosophy on creatiity, Joe Rogan being cancel-proof, and recap the Super Bowl halftime and commercials. You crazy for this one! Skip ahead: 00:00 Intro 2:30 Seinfeld A.I. 07:18 A.I. is Starting to Scare Us 17:35 2001: A Space Odyssey is Breakdown 20:00 How will A.I. Change Content Creation? 25:15 Boomers SUCK. Or Do They? Yes. 28:55 Rick Rubin EXTRAVAGANZA 43:50 Adela Ep Recap 45:30 Joe Rogan REFUSE...
Feb 21, 2023•1 hr 2 min
Adela Cojab: Activist & Future President!?! | Buckle Up #52
We welcome Adela Cojab, a law student, Israel advocate, and the first ever female to step into the Buckle Up studio! She makes us look like hobos who need serious help. Adela made headlines in 2018 for influencing President Trump to sign an executive order against anti-semitism . You can find Adela on Instagram and listen to her podcast wherever you listen to podcasts. Skip ahead: 00:00 Who's Adela Cojab? | 8:00 Syrian Jews are.... different | 20:45 Education Inflation | 26:44 How does som...
Feb 14, 2023•1 hr 44 min
Logan Paul, Mr. Beast Controversy, & Louis on Theo Von | Buckle Up Ep 51
We hopped onto the laptop computers to catch up on some creator news, You People, and the Mr. Best controversy. Skip ahead: 00:00 Intro | 01:23 Scaramucci on Mislaibeled | 20:40 Logan Paul | 27:30 Mr. Beast's new video getting TRASHED | 55:00 Louis C.K. on Theo Von's podcast | 01:09:30 You People (Jonah Hill, etc.) As always, find us on... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6geoUKSTVsEL2sMQ63pkSN Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/buckle-up/id1589871008 Instag...
Feb 07, 2023•1 hr 13 min
Eli Lebowicz, Full-Time Orthodox Standup | Buckle Up #49
We had a blast talking to Eli Lebowicz , a modern orthodox comedian who just made the leap into doing standup full-time. Find Eli on... Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/elilebowicz YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EliLebowiczComedy Insta: https://www.instagram.com/elicomedyagram/?hl=en Links Mike's Newsletter: https://contextiseverywhere.beehiiv.com/ Ami's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@aj_comedy?lang=en As always, find us on... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6geoUKSTVs...
Jan 10, 2023•1 hr 44 min
The Exorbinant Fallability of an Inordinate Exorbinence | Buckle Up #48
Making predictions for next year and beating up on Mike's work ethic. SKIP AHEAD: 00:00 Rather win? Or watch others lose? | 14:48 Is Rick Rubin's advice RIGHT?!? | 26:05 Who was right about Elon Musk? | 38:26 ChatGPT is MINDBLOWING | 01:02:46 | Looking ahead to 2023 Links Mike's Newsletter: https://contextiseverywhere.beehiiv.com/ Ami's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@aj_comedy?lang=en Rick Rubin on Lex Fridman: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H_szemxPcTI Ben Thompson on ChatGPT: https://stratec...
Dec 28, 2022•1 hr 5 min
Year In Review, ChatGPT, & A Very Special Performance | Buckle Up #47
We review our best and worst guests, and end with a VERY special live performance by Ami and reading of Michael's latest newsletter story. SKIP AHEAD: 00:00 Intro | 02:35 | Is Tarantino on the spectrum? | 09:36 Systems Thinking for 2023 | 25:55 Theo Von & Stravos on Rogan | 40:07 ChatGPT | 48:12 Yuval Noah Harrari | 52:03 Trump NFT's | 56:14 Scott Galloway LIVE LOOPING! | 01:02:43 Mike's new story, read by Ami! As always, find us on... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6geoU...
Dec 22, 2022•1 hr 8 min
Kids Kill Ambition & Mr. Beast Might Be Satan | Buckle Up #46
Mike and Ami record a late-night sesh and get back into a discussion about creativity. And, of course, #kanyewest. Skip ahead: 00:00 Intro | 6:30 How having kids affects creativity | 10:00 Why good artists work | 23:00 Is Mr. Beast the devil? | 41:20 How to react to feedback | 51:07 TimCast/Kanye DRAMA As always, find us on... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6geoUKSTVsEL2sMQ63pkSN Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/buckle-up/id1589871008 Instagram (@buckleuppodcast): ht...
Dec 07, 2022•1 hr 14 min
Chappelle, Peterson, and SBF | Buckle Up #45
As always, find us on... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6geoUKSTVsEL2sMQ63pkSN Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/buckle-up/id1589871008 Instagram (@buckleuppodcast): https://www.instagram.com/buckleuppodcast TikTok (@thebuckleuppodcast): https://www.tiktok.com/@thebuckleuppodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoIZgc8_0dTwuwnQzqnyHlg
Nov 22, 2022•1 hr 19 min
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