What Garry Shandling's Jewish Comedy Teaches About Purim

About this episode

David Bashevkin discusses Garry Shandling's impact on Jewish comedy and its relevance to Purim.

This week of learning is sponsored by Zachary Schreiber in honor of Tova Bashevkin, because behind every great man is an even greater woman. In this special Purim episode of the 18Forty Podcast , David Bashevkin speaks about the late, great comedian Garry Shandling in honor of his 10th yahrzeit, which is this Purim. In this episode we discuss: What does pop culture tell us about the Torah of our time? What can Garry Shalndling teach us about Purim? What does it mean to see divinity and significance within one another? Tune in for a conversation about how we find joy and inspiration in this impossible life. References: It's Garry Shandling's Show The Larry Sanders Show The Office 30 Rock The Zen Diaries of Garry Shandling “ It’s Garry Shandling’s Shpiel ” by David Bashevkin “ Garry Shandling's Knockout First Appearance | Carson Tonight Show ” Iron Man 2 Captain America: The Winter Soldier Book of Esther For more 18Forty: NEWSLETTER: 18forty.org/join CALL: (212) 582-1840 EMAIL: info@18forty.org WEBSITE: 18forty.org IG: @18fortyX: @18_forty WhatsApp: join here Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/18forty-podcast--4344730/support .

People in this episode

Host: David Bashevkin

Topics covered

• Purim
• Jewish Comedy
• Pop Culture
• Divinity
• Inspiration
• Garry Shandling

Keywords

• Garry Shandling
• Purim
• Jewish Comedy
• Pop Culture
• Divinity

Sponsors

Zachary Schreiber

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: It's Garry Shandling's Show, The Larry Sanders Show, The Office, 30 Rock, The Zen Diaries of Garry Shandling, It’s Garry Shandling’s Shpiel, Garry Shandling's Knockout First Appearance | Carson Tonight Show, Iron Man 2, Captain America: The Winter Soldier, Book of Esther

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