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OMGWTFBIBLE

David Tuchmanomgwtfbible.com
In this monthly podcast, David Tuchman is joined by special guests who will read his new translation of the Torah chapter-by-chapter while he makes sarcastic comments.
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Episodes

61: This is the Blessing

Rabbi Sam Reinstein joins David Tuchman to read the last bit of the Torah, discuss Seinfeld, and talk about Rabbi Reinstein's new Haggadah. Want more? Follow OMGWTFBIBLE on Twitter , Facebook , and Instagram.

Mar 15, 202135 minSeason 5Ep. 10

Talkin' 'Bout Demons

On this bonus episode, David is joined by the Keith Thomas, Dave Davis, and Malky Goldman, the writer/director and two stars of the new Jewish horror movie, "The Vigil." They talk about Judaism and film-making before reading some pretty goofy passages about demons in the Talmud.

Mar 08, 202134 min

60: Lend Me Their Ears

Artist Sara Erenthal joins David Tuchman to read one of the worst songs ever written, discuss art, and talk about trying to find beauty in ugliness. Want more? Follow OMGWTFBIBLE on Twitter , Facebook , and Instagram.

Oct 02, 202043 minSeason 5Ep. 9

59: You Are All Standing & Moshe Went

Noah from Old Jewish Men stops by (via video chat) to read a couple of portions with David Tuchman as they discuss the Old Jewish Men lifestyle, where the Torah is, and the big twist ending to all of this. Want more? Follow OMGWTFBIBLE on Twitter , Facebook , and Instagram.

Sep 07, 202040 minSeason 5Ep. 8

58: When You Arrive

This time around, Dvora Meyers sits in with David Tuchman to talk about gymnastics, some nice ideas about charity, and one of the most harrowing Torah portions there is. Want more? Follow OMGWTFBIBLE on Twitter , Facebook , and Instagram

Aug 31, 20201 hr 13 minSeason 5Ep. 7

57: When You Go Out

David Tuchman is joined by Ben Siegel as they discuss the effects of religion on society, some pretty not-great Biblical rules, and what to do when you gotta go. Want more? Follow OMGWTFBIBLE on Twitter , Facebook , and Instagram .

Aug 24, 20201 hrSeason 5Ep. 6

56: Judges

Abby Stein joins David Tuchman as they dive deep into archeology, discuss the honesty of judges, and try to find some guidance in this thing. Want more? Follow OMGWTFBIBLE on Twitter , Facebook , and Instagram .

Aug 21, 20201 hr 16 minSeason 5Ep. 5

55: Now See Here!

A guest joins David Tuchman as they talk about worshipping other Gods, which animals are tasty, and BLOOD. Want more? Follow OMGWTFBIBLE on Twitter , Facebook , and Instagram .

Aug 14, 202033 minSeason 5Ep. 4

54: Reward

Arielle Angel, editor of Jewish Currents , joins David to talk about some very old Israeli propaganda, just how terrible the Israelites were, and some magazine history. Want more? Follow OMGWTFBIBLE on Twitter , Facebook , and Instagram .

Aug 07, 202057 minSeason 5Ep. 3

53: I Pleaded

David is rejoined by Steve DeSiena to talk about monotheism, the ten "things," and the importance of bringing back live comedy. Want more? follow OMGWTFBIBLE on Twitter , Facebook , and Instagram .

Jul 31, 20201 hr 1 minSeason 5Ep. 2

52: Words

It's happening! OMGWTFBIBLE is back with the very first episode of season 5! Ben Faulding joins David as they discuss growing up Jewish in New York, Biblical rebellions, and a lot of brutal battles. Want more? follow OMGWTFBIBLE on Twitter , Facebook , and Instagram .

Jul 24, 20201 hr 1 minSeason 5Ep. 1

51: Wanderings

Who doesn't love a recap? The true remix doesn't happen until Season 5, but Dimitrios Fragiskatos of Anyone Comics joins David Tuchman to read the wrapping up of season 4, which includes a long list of places, some real estate deals, and Tales of the Blood Avenger! Check out Anyone Comics . Also, go there and buy things! Want more? follow OMGWTFBIBLE on Twitter , Facebook , and Instagram ....

Jul 16, 20181 hr 10 minSeason 4Ep. 10

50: Tribes

Woah! 50 episodes! This time around, David Tuchman is joined by Simon Chetrit to read his own personal translation of the Hebrew Bible. Some things the two discuss: Howard Beale, how to divide booty (both meanings of the word), and a whole bunch of negotiating. Check Simon out on Instagram . Want more? follow OMGWTFBIBLE on Twitter , Facebook , and Instagram ....

Jul 09, 201854 minSeason 4Ep. 9

49: Pinchas

Sophie Brookover joins David Tuchman to read his brand-new translation of the entire Hebrew Bible as a comedy! Join them as they make there way through the ways the Israel crew prepares to enter the land promised to them. Hint: it involves rules. Check out Sophie on Twitter at @sophiebiblio ! Want more? follow OMGWTFBIBLE on Twitter , Facebook , and Instagram ....

Jul 02, 20181 hr 4 minSeason 4Ep. 9

48: Balak

CURSES! Young adult author Zoraida Cordova joins David Tuchman to read his own personal translation of the Hebrew Bible and they just into a whole lot of magical mischief. There is a talking donkey and IT IS WEIRD. Buy Zoraida's book, "Bruja Born," about witches in Brooklyn, here . Want more? follow OMGWTFBIBLE on Twitter , Facebook , and Instagram ....

Jun 25, 201850 minSeason 4Ep. 7

47: Decrees

Holy cow! Literally! Join David as he reads his own personal translation of the Hebrew Bible with guest Ahron Moeller. Together, they try to decipher just what the heck God was trying to get out in the early latter half of Numbers. Also, there's a whole weird thing about snakes. Want more? follow OMGWTFBIBLE on Twitter , Facebook , and Instagram . Please, if you haven't: review the show on Apple Podcasts. It makes people think this is a real thing!...

Jun 18, 201851 min

46: Korach

What is the secret origin of podcast host David Tuchman? How did he come to create OMGWTFBIBLE, his own personal translation of the Hebrew Bible? Find out (maybe) as David has his father, Louis, on the podcast to read Korach, David's bar mitzvah portion! It's gonna get (a little) emotional! As always, follow OMGWTFBIBLE on Twitter , Facebook , and Instagram . Also, REVIEW THE SHOW!...

Jun 11, 201842 minSeason 4Ep. 5

45: Send Out

More OMGWTFBIBLE? Already? It's too much! Ever wonder exactly why those silly Hebrew spent 40 years in the desert? Find out in Episode 4, read by person of note Brian Levinson! Want more? Check out Brian on Twitter ! As always, follow OMGWTFBIBLE on Twitter , Facebook , and Instagram . Also, REVIEW THE SHOW!...

Jun 04, 201841 minSeason 4Ep. 4

44: When He Lights

Ain't no party like a comedy Bible party because a comedy Bible party is WEEKLY! In Episode 3 of the season, David Tuchman is once again joined by a guest as they read from his extra-funny new translation of the entire Hebrew Bible. This week's guest, Ilana Strauss, reads about: God's anger! Meat! More meat! Check out Ilana on Twitter and read the things she's written! As always, follow OMGWTFBIBLE on Twitter , Facebook , and Instagram . Also, REVIEW THE SHOW!...

May 28, 20181 hr 3 minSeason 4Ep. 3

43: Head Count

We're getting into it REAL fast in Season 4 of David Tuchman's brand-new translation of the Hebrew Bible. This time around, Guest Ariana Katz reads about: Some remaining jobs, Extremely bad relationship advice! What to do if you hate shaving and grapes! Check out Ariana's podcast Kaddish while you wait for more OMGWTFBIBLE. Follow OMGWTFBIBLE on Twitter , Facebook , and Instagram . Also, REVIEW THE SHOW!...

May 21, 201855 minSeason 4Ep. 2

42: In the Desert

And we're back! Season 4 of David Tuchman's brand-new translation of the Hebrew Bible as a comedy is here and IT IS A DOOZY! This episode has been stuck in the vault for over a year but now it can be RELEASED! Guest Sandy Fox reads about: Desert jobs! Who gets to carry which flag! How many people there are! Check out Sandy's podcast VAYBERTAYTSH while you wait for more OMGWTFBIBLE. Follow OMGWTFBIBLE on Twitter , Facebook , and Instagram . Also, REVIEW THE SHOW!...

May 14, 201853 minSeason 4Ep. 1

Just the Bible Bits 3: Part 2

Gobble down the rest of Season 3 with these readers: Nina Paley, Stephanie Butnick, Sarah Waxman, BJ Kramer. Just TWO WEEKS TO SEASON 4!

Apr 30, 20181 hr 46 min

Just the Bible Bits 3: Part 1

It's here! Chow down with your ears on the first half of Leviticus. Featuring the voices of: Michael Twitty, Rachel Coleman, Kevin Bernstein, Mark Oppenheimer. Also, SEASON 4! PREMIERES! IN! A! MONTH!

Apr 16, 20181 hr 22 min

41: He Called - Chapters 64-73

It's here! At long last, it's here! The final episode of Book 3 of David Tuchman's brand-new translation of the Hebrew Bible as a comedy. LEVITICUS IS DONE, MAN! The guest this time around is BJ Kramer, a very cool guy who turns God's never-ending admonition of the Hebrews and surprisingly detailed rules about slaves into very compelling audio. Listen now! Get more at www.omgwtfbible.com, www.twitter.com/omgwtfbible, and www.facebook.com/omgbible . Also, REVIEW THE SHOW!...

Sep 27, 201657 min

40: He Called - Chapters 51-63

Have you ever wondered what God thinks about the differently-abled? Or which testicular injuries he dislikes the most? Well, look no further, because Rachel Waxman is reading all about it in the month's installment of David Tuchman's brand-new translation of the Hebrew Bible into English. Other highlights include: HOLIDAYS! NOT MUCH ELSE! Be sure to check out MATRIARCH, Rachel's shoe brand, on Kickstarter. And hurry! Buy some shoes before it ends! Get more at www.omgwtfbible.com, www.twitter.com...

Jun 09, 201642 min

39: He Called - Chapters 38-50

Rules! Rules! Rules! Rules! Who doesn't love rules? Especially ones that have led to millennia of persecution? Not me! And not David Tuchman and Stephanie Butnick either, who read soooooooo much in this jam-packed episode of David's delightful new translation of the entire Hebrew Bible, butt stuff included. Get more at www.omgwtfbible.com, www.twitter.com/omgwtfbible, and www.facebook.com/omgbible

May 19, 20161 hr 2 min

38: He Called - Chapters 31-37

Periods! Semen! Mold! Other strange emissions! We've got it all in episode 38 of OMGWTFBIBLE, David Tuchman's own personal translation of the Hebrew Bible. This time around, he's reading with animator, director, and apostate Nina Paley, who is working on a new film called Seder-Masochism and is all about Passover. THIS EPISODE IS GROSS. Get more at www.omgwtfbible.com, www.twitter.com/omgwtfbible, and www.facebook.com/omgbible

Apr 21, 201639 min

37: He Called - Chapters 28-30

Now is the time when Mark Oppenheimer, host of Tablet Magazine's "Unorthodox" podcast and writer at a little-known publication called The New York Times , joins David Tuchman to read the part of David's translation of the Hebrew Bible where God talks about skin rashes for a while. Like, a really long while. It is silly how long God talks about rashes. Do you have a Biblical skin rash? Listen and find out! Get more at www.omgwtfbible.com, www.twitter.com/omgwtfbible, and www.facebook.com/omgbible...

Apr 08, 201649 min

36: He Called - Chapters 23-27

Did you know locusts are kosher? I know! Totally crazy, isn't it? This month, David Tuchman took a trip to Philadelphia to read about all the animals Jews can't eat (and some they can!) with Kevin Bernstein. It was fun, educational, and involved a lot of circumcision talk. Next show is live at QED Astoria on March 29! Cool!Get more at www.omgwtfbible.com, www.twitter.com/omgwtfbible, and www.facebook.com/omgbible

Feb 29, 201644 min

35: He Called - Chapters 13-22

Yeah, so, Leviticus doesn't get any better. The real fun here is listening to David Tuchman and special guest Rachel Coleman try (and succeed) finding things to make fun of in this gross, organ, blood, and oil-filled episode of his new translation of the Hebrew Bible. Get more at www.omgwtfbible.com, www.twitter.com/omgwtfbible, and www.facebook.com/omgbible

Feb 04, 201639 min
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