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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 Hilary Freeman & Alastair Falk

Join Jewish Comedians Rachel Creeger & Philip Simon for their comedy podcast, a chat show about all things Jewish, produced by Russell Balkind. This week’s guests are journalist and agony aunt Hilary Freeman & educator turned festival producer Alastair Falk Follow them on social media, follow US on social media and don't forget to let us know what you think about the show. Facebook: @JewTalkin Twitter: @JewTalkin Instagram: @JewTalkin Lots more fantastic episodes waiting to be released e...

Jun 18, 202140 minSeason 3Ep. 9

Jew Talkin' To Me? with Mark Maier & Rachel Berger

Join Jewish Comedians Rachel Creeger & Philip Simon for their comedy podcast, a chat show about all things Jewish, produced by Russell Balkind. This week’s guests are Mark Maier & Rachel Berger. Follow them on social media, follow US on social media and don't forget to let us know what you think about the show. Facebook: @JewTalkin Twitter: @JewTalkin Instagram: @JewTalkin Lots more fantastic episodes waiting to be released every Friday morning, so don’t forget to subscribe and leave us ...

Jun 11, 202147 minSeason 3Ep. 8

Jew Talkin' To Me? with Luciana Berger & Hugo Rifkind

Join Jewish Comedians Rachel Creeger & Philip Simon for their comedy podcast, a chat show about all things Jewish, produced by Russell Balkind. This week’s guests are Luciana Berger & Hugo Rifkind. Follow them on social media, follow US on social media and don't forget to let us know what you think about the show. Facebook: @JewTalkin Twitter: @JewTalkin Instagram: @JewTalkin Lots more fantastic episodes waiting to be released every Friday morning, so don’t forget to subscribe and leave ...

Jun 04, 202142 minSeason 3Ep. 7

Jew Talkin’ To Me? with Josh Howie & Noam Shuster

Join Jewish Comedians Rachel Creeger & Philip Simon for their comedy podcast, a chat show about all things Jewish, produced by Russell Balkind. This week’s guests are stand up comic and writer Josh Howie and comedian and activist Noam Shuster. Follow them on social media, follow US on social media and don't forget to let us know what you think about the show. Facebook: @JewTalkin Twitter: @JewTalkin Instagram: @JewTalkin Lots more fantastic episodes waiting to be released every Friday mornin...

May 28, 202135 minSeason 3Ep. 6

Jew Talkin’ To Me? with Steve Best and Naomi Paxton AKA Ada Campe

Join Jewish Comedians Rachel Creeger & Philip Simon for their comedy podcast, a chat show about all things Jewish, produced by Russell Balkind. This week’s guests are photographer and stand up comic Steve Best and comedian and academic Naomi Paxton also known for her variety act as Ada Campe. Follow them on social media, follow US on social media and don't forget to let us know what you think about the show. Facebook: @JewTalkin Twitter: @JewTalkin Instagram: @JewTalkin Lots more fantastic e...

May 21, 202143 minSeason 3Ep. 5

Jew Talkin’ To Me? with Meryl O'Rourke and Graham Gouldman

Join Jewish Comedians Rachel Creeger & Philip Simon for their comedy podcast, a chat show about all things Jewish, produced by Russell Balkind. This week’s guests are comedian & comedy writer Meryl O’Rourke and singer/songwriter & founding member of 10cc, Graham Gouldman. Follow them on social media, follow US on social media and don't forget to let us know what you think about the show. Facebook: @JewTalkin Twitter: @JewTalkin Instagram: @JewTalkin Lots more fantastic episodes waiti...

May 07, 202141 minSeason 3Ep. 4

Jew Talkin’ To Me? with Kerry Shale and Rachel Mars

Join Jewish Comedians Rachel Creeger & Philip Simon for their comedy podcast, a chat show about all things Jewish, produced by Russell Balkind. This week’s guests are Canadian actor and podcaster Kerry Shale and performer, writer and pickle aficionado Rachel Mars. Follow them on social media, follow US on social media and don't forget to let us know what you think about the show. Facebook: @JewTalkin Twitter: @JewTalkin Instagram: @JewTalkin Lots more fantastic episodes waiting to be release...

Apr 30, 202145 minSeason 3Ep. 3

Jew Talkin’ To Me? with Gareth Berliner and Benjamin Cohen

Join Jewish Comedians Rachel Creeger & Philip Simon for their comedy podcast, a chat show about all things Jewish, produced by Russell Balkind. This week’s guests are actor and comedian Gareth Berliner and CEO of Pink News Benjamin Cohen. Follow them on social media, follow US on social media and don't forget to let us know what you think about the show. Facebook: @JewTalkin Twitter: @JewTalkin Instagram: @JewTalkin Lots more fantastic episodes waiting to be released every Friday morning, so...

Apr 23, 202137 minSeason 3Ep. 2

Jew Talkin' To Me? with sitcom writers Marks & Gran

Join Jewish Comedians Rachel Creeger and Philip Simon for the first episode of the third series of their comedy podcast, a chat show about all things Jewish, produced by Russell Balkind. This week’s guests are UK comedy writing royalty Marks & Gran. Follow them on social media, follow US on social media and don't forget to let us know what you think about the show. Facebook: @JewTalkin Twitter: @JewTalkin Instagram: @JewTalkin Lots more fantastic episodes waiting to be released every Friday ...

Apr 16, 202146 minSeason 3Ep. 1

Series 3 Episode 1 Trailer - Marks & Gran

A quick message to let you know Series 3 is coming this Friday. Our first episode features sitcom royalty, creators of such TV hits as Birds of a Feather, Goodnight Sweetheart, Love Hurts, Shine on Harvey Moon and more...so much more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 14, 20211 min

If laughter is the best medicine, why do we need chicken soup?

It's been a tough year so we wanted to make Purim as joyous as possible. We asked our guests to share their favourite Jewish jokes, here are a selection of them - if laughter is the best medicine, why do we need chicken soup? With jokes from: Ivor Baddiel Debbie Chazen Boyd Hilton Jess Robinson Gary Sinyor Estee Stimler Matt Kirshen Joe Bor Comedy Simon Lipkin Sara Gibbs Paul Anthony Mendelson Jay Foreman Rachel Creeger Comedian/Writer/Director Steve Furst Valerie Landsburg Jason Solomons Jane G...

Feb 28, 202115 minSeason 2Ep. 12

Jew Talkin’ To Me? Live at Limmud 2020 with Adam Wagner & Rabbi Abby Stein

Join Jewish Comedians Rachel Creeger and Philip Simon for this bonus episode of their comedy podcast, a chat show about all things Jewish, produced by Russell Balkind. Recorded live (via Zoom) at Limmud 2020 the guests are UK Human Rights barrister and legal commentator Adam Wagner, and rabbi, author and activist Abby Stein. Follow them on social media, follow US on social media and don't forget to let us know what you think about the show. Facebook: @JewTalkin Twitter: @JewTalkin Instagram: @Je...

Jan 01, 202143 minSeason 2Ep. 21

Jew Talkin’ To Me? With Jason Solomons and Jane Green

Join Jewish Comedians Rachel Creeger and Philip Simon for Episode 20 of their comedy podcast, a chat show about all things Jewish, produced by Russell Balkind. This week’s guests are film critic and broadcaster Jason Solomons, and New York Times bestselling author Jane Green. Follow them on social media, follow US on social media and don't forget to let us know what you think about the show. Facebook: @JewTalkin Twitter: @JewTalkin Instagram: @JewTalkin Lots more fantastic episodes waiting to be...

Dec 18, 202039 minSeason 2Ep. 20

Jew Talkin’ To Me? With Andrea Hubert and Howard Cohen

Join Jewish Comedians Rachel Creeger and guest host Russell Balkind for Episode 19 of their comedy podcast, a chat show about all things Jewish, (produced by Russell too). This week’s guests are writer/comedian Andrea Hubert and comedy writer/producer Howard Cohen . Follow them on social media, follow US on social media and don't forget to let us know what you think about the show. Facebook: @JewTalkin Twitter: @JewTalkin Instagram: @JewTalkin Lots more fantastic episodes are waiting to be relea...

Dec 11, 202049 minSeason 2Ep. 9

Jew Talkin’ To Me? With Isy Suttie and Bennett Arron

Join Jewish Comedians Rachel Creeger and Philip Simon for Episode 18 of their comedy podcast, a chat show about all things Jewish, produced by Russell Balkind. This week’s guests are both comedians, actors and writers, Isy Suttie and Bennett Arron Follow them on social media, follow US on social media and don't forget to let us know what you think about the show. Facebook: @JewTalkin Twitter: @JewTalkin Instagram: @JewTalkin Lots more fantastic episodes waiting to be released every Friday mornin...

Dec 04, 202038 minSeason 2Ep. 8

Jew Talkin’ To Me? With Toby Friedner and Rabbi Debbie Young-Somers

Join Jewish Comedians Rachel Creeger and Philip Simon for Episode 16 of their comedy podcast, a chat show about all things Jewish, produced by Russell Balkind. This week’s guests are Rabbi and radio personality Debbie Young-Somers and BBC broadcast journalist Toby Friedner. Follow them on social media, follow US on social media and don't forget to let us know what you think about the show. Facebook: @JewTalkin Twitter: @JewTalkin Instagram: @JewTalkin Lots more fantastic episodes waiting to be r...

Nov 27, 202036 minSeason 2Ep. 7

Jew Talkin’ To Me? With Dave Cohen and Adam Bloom

Join Jewish Comedians Rachel Creeger and Philip Simon for Episode 16 of their comedy podcast, a chat show about all things Jewish, produced by Russell Balkind. This week’s guests are comedy writer Dave Cohen and stand up comedian Adam Bloom . Follow them on social media, follow US on social media and don't forget to let us know what you think about the show. Facebook: @JewTalkin Twitter: @JewTalkin Instagram: @JewTalkin Lots more fantastic episodes waiting to be released every Friday morning, so...

Nov 20, 202032 minSeason 2Ep. 6

Jew Talkin’ To Me? With Matt Kirshen and Lucie Pohl

Join Jewish Comedians Rachel Creeger and Philip Simon for Episode 15 of their comedy podcast, a chat show about all things Jewish, produced by Russell Balkind. This week’s guests are comedians Matt Kirshen and Lucie Pohl. Follow them on social media, follow US on social media and don't forget to let us know what you think about the show. Facebook: @JewTalkin Twitter: @JewTalkin Instagram: @JewTalkin Lots more fantastic episodes waiting to be released every Friday morning, so don’t forget to subs...

Nov 13, 202037 minSeason 2Ep. 5

Jew Talkin’ To Me? With Al Lubel & Steve Jameson

Join Jewish Comedians Rachel Creeger and Philip Simon for Episode 14 of their comedy podcast, a chat show about all things Jewish, produced by Russell Balkind. This week’s guests are comedians Al Lubel & Steve Jameson . Follow them on social media, follow US on social media and don't forget to let us know what you think about the show. Facebook: @JewTalkin Twitter: @JewTalkin Instagram: @JewTalkin Lots more fantastic episodes waiting to be released every Friday morning, so don’t forget to su...

Nov 06, 202029 minSeason 2Ep. 4

Jew Talkin’ To Me? With Vivien Goldman and Toby Mott

Join Jewish Comedians Rachel Creeger and Philip Simon for Episode 13 of their comedy podcast, a chat show about all things Jewish, produced by Russell Balkind. This week’s guests are Vivien Goldman and Toby Mott . Follow them on social media, follow US on social media and don't forget to let us know what you think about the show. Facebook: @JewTalkin Twitter: @JewTalkin Instagram: @JewTalkin Lots more fantastic episodes waiting to be released every Friday morning, so don’t forget to subscribe an...

Oct 30, 202036 minSeason 2Ep. 3

Jew Talkin' To Me? With Jess Robinson and Simon Lipkin

Join Jewish Comedians Rachel Creeger and Philip Simon for Episode 12 of their comedy podcast, a chat show about all things Jewish, produced by Russell Balkind. This week’s guests are Simon Lipkin and Jess Robinson Follow them on social media, follow US on social media and don't forget to let us know what you think about the show. Facebook: @JewTalkin Twitter: @JewTalkin Instagram: @JewTalkin Lots more fantastic episodes waiting to be released every Friday morning, so don’t forget to subscribe an...

Oct 23, 202034 minSeason 2Ep. 2

Jew Talkin' To Me? With Boyd Hilton and Valerie Landsburg

Join Jewish Comedians Rachel Creeger and Philip Simon for the first episode of Series 2 of their comedy podcast, a chat show about all things Jewish produced by Russell Balkind. This week’s guests are Boyd Hilton and Valerie Landsburg Follow them on social media, follow US on social media and don't forget to let us know what you think about the show. Facebook: @JewTalkin Twitter: @JewTalkin Instagram: @JewTalkin Lots more fantastic episodes waiting to be released every Friday morning, so don’t f...

Oct 16, 202043 minSeason 2Ep. 1

Jew Talkin’ To Me? Series 2 Trailer

Check out who’s joining Jewish Comedians Rachel Creeger and Philip Simon for Series 2 of their comedy podcast, a chat show about all things Jewish produced by Russell Balkind. With series guests including comedians Al Lubel , Matt Kirshen , Adam Bloom and Steve Jameson (AKA Sol Bernstein ), impressionist Jess Robinson , the Punk Professor Vivien Goldman , Actor and muppeteer Simon Lipkin , Artist Toby Mott , Actor and voiceover artist Lucie Poh l, comedy writer Dave Cohen . Don’t miss the first ...

Oct 12, 20204 min

Jew Talkin’ To Me? With Paul A Mendelson and Morris Bright

Join Jewish Comedians Rachel Creeger and Philip Simon for Episode 10 and the last in Series 1 of their comedy podcast, a chat show about all things Jewish produced by Russell Balkind. This week’s guests are sitcom writer and novelist Paul A Mendelson , and Chairman of Elstree Studios Morris Bright MBE . Follow them on social media, follow US on social media and don't forget to let us know what you think about the show. Facebook: @JewTalkin Twitter: @JewTalkin Instagram: @JewTalkin And if you’re ...

Sep 04, 202036 minSeason 1Ep. 11

Jew Talkin’ To Me? With Adam Morley & Estee Stimler

Join Jewish Comedians Rachel Creeger and Philip Simon for Episode 9 of their comedy podcast, a chat show about all things Jewish produced by Russell Balkind. This week’s guests are award-winning director, writer and producer Adam Morley , and lyricist, speechwriter and comedy consultant Estee Stimler . Follow them on social media, follow US on social media and don't forget to let us know what you think about the show. Facebook: @JewTalkin Twitter: @JewTalkin Instagram: @JewTalkin And wherever yo...

Aug 28, 202034 minSeason 1Ep. 10

Jew Talkin’ To Me? With Anthony Horowitz and Alice Fraser

Join Jewish Comedians Rachel Creeger and Philip Simon for Episode 9 of their comedy podcast, a chat show about all things Jewish produced by Russell Balkind . This week’s guests are TV and film writer, Anthony Horowitz , and broadcaster, podcaster and comedian Alice Fraser . Anthony Horowitz: @anthonyhorowitz www.anthonyhorowitz.com Anthony Horowitz is one of the most prolific and successful writers working in the UK – a born polymath; juggling writing books, TV series, films, plays and journali...

Aug 21, 202030 minSeason 1Ep. 9

Jew Talkin’ To Me? With Juliet Meyers and Ben Van Der Velde

Join Jewish Comedians Rachel Creeger and Philip Simon for Episode 7 of their comedy podcast, a chat show about all things Jewish produced by Russell Balkind. This week’s guests are actor, comedian and improvisor Ben Van Der Velde , and comedian and writer for TV and radio Juliet Meyers . Ben Van Der Velde: @BenVanDerVelde www.benvandervelde.com Over the past decade Ben Van der Velde has spread joy and nonsense to all four corners of the British Isles, as well as Greece, Denmark, Sweden, Switzerl...

Aug 14, 202029 minSeason 1Ep. 8

Jew Talkin’ To Me? With Daniel Cainer and Lynn Ruth Miller

Join Jewish Comedians Rachel Creeger and Philip Simon for Episode 6 of their comedy podcast, a chat show about all things Jewish produced by Russell Balkind. This week’s guests are musical storyteller Daniel Cainer and the world’s oldest performing comedienne and BGT star Lynn Ruth Miller . Daniel Cainer: @DanielCainer www.danielcainer.com Daniel is an award-winning songwriter, performer, broadcaster and several other words ending in ‘er’. His deeply moving tales about his family and observation...

Aug 07, 202030 minSeason 1Ep. 7

Jew Talkin’ To Me? With Sara Gibbs and Jay Foreman

Join Jewish Comedians Rachel Creeger and Philip Simon for Episode 5 of their comedy podcast, a chat show about all things Jewish produced by Russell Balkind. This week’s guests are comedy writer Sara Gibbs , and musical comedian and YouTuber Jay Foreman. Sara Gibbs: @Sara_Rose_G Sara is a comedy writer for web, radio and television as well as an infamous tweeter of unpopular opinions. Her credits include fantastic shows such as Have I Got News For You, The Now Show, Dead Ringers, Newsjack and Th...

Jul 31, 202028 minSeason 1Ep. 6

Jew Talkin’ To Me? With Esta Charkham and Gary Sinyor

Join Jewish Comedians Rachel Creeger and Philip Simon for Episode 4 of their comedy podcast, a chat show about all things Jewish produced by Russell Balkind. This week’s guests are casting director, agent and producer Esta Charkham , and screenwriter and director Gary Sinyor . Esta Charkham: @EstalaChark www.charkham.net Esta started her working life as an actress on stage and television, however it wasn’t long before she was drawn behind the scenes finding her niche as one of the UK’s leading C...

Jul 24, 202033 minSeason 1Ep. 5
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