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Jew Talkin' To Me?

An unashamedly Jewish comedy chat show where all are welcome!


Jew Talkin' To Me? is hosted by award winning comedians, Rachel Creeger and Philip Simon, and produced by Russell Balkind. Each show features guests from the entertainment industry sharing their views on a variety of topics connected to modern Jewish life in a secular world, as well as their memories of growing up Jewish.


Both Philip and Rachel are well known as Jewish comedians on both the mainstream and community circuit and our guest list includes stand-up comedians, presenters, broadcasters, journalists and writers who are Jewish, have some Jewish heritage, or a Jewish connection.


Philip and Rachel have been collaborating for a few years, but who are we as individuals?


Philip Simon

WINNER Best Children’s Show at the Buxton Fringe 2024

WINNER Pegasus Comedy Best Compere 2023

WINNER UK Pun Off at the 2023 Edinburgh Fringe

WINNER Best Kids’ Show at the Morecambe Fringe 2022

WINNER of the Jewish Comedian of the Year 2015

WINNER of the Lastminute Comedy Comedian of the Year 2015


As a stand up Philip gigs throughout the UK, as well having performed as far flung places as America, Scandinavia, Europe, The Middle East and New Zealand. He is MC and curator of the Edinburgh Fringe's cult hit show Jew-O-Rama where Jewish and Jew”ish” acts perform to a mainly non-Jewish audience in packed out rooms each year. He is also resident compere at Borehamwood Comedy Club, works on panels shows including Mock the Week and Taskmaster and has been featured on BBC R2 and BBC 3CR, as well as acting in TV sitcoms such as My Family.


Rachel Creeger

WINNER Most Audience Recommended Show Camden Fringe 2012

WINNER Best Comedy Award Greater Manchester Fringe 2017

Rachel is the only practising orthodox Jewish woman on the UK comedy circuit and has attracted a big following outside of her community who are interested in a unique, accessible voice from an unlikely source. Her debut solo show ‘It’s No Job For A Nice Jewish Girl’ had a sell-out Edinburgh run in 2017, followed by tours of the UK and Israel. She's now meant to be touring her 5* show, ‘Hinayni! but, you know, the 'rona’. Rachel is the host of Central London's spectacular annual event Chanukah in the Square and resident MC of comedy club Upstairs at the Adam & Eve. As heard on BBC Radio London (regular guest) BBC R2, BBC Ouch and BBC 3CR. She is also an award winning director and critically acclaimed playwright.


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Episodes

Jew Talkin’ To Me? With Sooz Kempner and Joe Jacobs

Join Jewish comedians Rachel Creeger and Philip Simon for Episode 3 of their comedy podcast, a chat show about all things Jewish produced by Russell Balkind. This week’s guests are singer and comedian Sooz Kempner and rapper and comedian Joe Jacobs . Sooz Kempner: @SoozUK www.soozkempner.co.uk Sooz did her very first stand-up gig in 2009. In April 2010 she entered the Musical Comedy Awards and was named Best Newcomer. 2010 also marked her graduation from the Royal Academy of Music. In 2012 Sooz ...

Jul 17, 202028 minSeason 1Ep. 4

Jew Talkin’ To Me? With Steve Furst and Joe Bor

Join Jewish Comedians Philip Simon and Rachel Creeger for Episode 2 of their comedy podcast, a chat show about all things Jewish produced by Russell Balkind. This week’s guests are musician and character comedian Steve Furst and comedian Joe Bor . Steve Furst: @SteveFurst www.stevefurst.com Steve is an instantly recognisable face having appeared in a plethora of TV, film and stage productions. Between 2002-2009 he starred in nearly 30 ‘Gold Spot’ commercials for Orange alongside some of the most...

Jul 10, 202029 minSeason 1Ep. 3

With Ivor Baddiel and Debbie Chazen

Well, after talking about it for the past few months, we’re delighted to bring you our first full length episode, hosted by award winning comedians Rachel Creeger and Philip Simon , and produced by Russell Balkind. This week’s guests are comedy writer Ivor Baddiel and actress Debbie Chazen . Ivor Baddiel: @IvorBaddiel Ivor writes extensively for television and includes amongst the glittering array of celebrities who have employed him the likes of Stephen Fry, Graham Norton, Joan Rivers, Dermot O...

Jul 02, 202036 minSeason 1Ep. 2

Welcome to Jew Talkin' to Me?

Welcome to Jew Talkin To Me? A new, unashamedly Jewish comedy chat show for everyone. Created and hosted by award winning comedians Rachel Creeger and Philip Simon , and produced by Russell Balkind. Jew Talkin' to Me? is packed with stories, opinions, jokes, opinions, laughs, and, as it’s a Jewish show, even more opinions! Each week we’ll chat to some of the UK’s best loved Jewish comedians, presenters, broadcasters, journalists and actors. They’ll share their own unique perspectives on being 21...

Jun 26, 20203 minSeason 1Ep. 1
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