Talking with Stand-Up Comedian Benji Lovitt

Talking with Stand-Up Comedian Benji Lovitt

Author: Benjamin Spier June 15, 2012 Duration: 55:25
We sit down with one of the best names in anglo comedy, Benji Lovitt @benjilovitt. Benji talks about living in Israel and how his blog whatwarzone.com became famous.

Every week, Benjamin Spier dives into the complex and often surreal landscape of Israeli life on The Deep End. This isn't a dry analysis from afar; it's a conversation held right in the thick of it, blending sharp political insight with unexpected humor. The format is straightforward but potent: Spier sits down with the people who are both observing and shaping the narrative, from seasoned journalists dissecting the day's headlines to sharp-witted comedians who find the absurdity within the tension. What you'll hear are genuine, unscripted discussions that refuse to treat heavy topics with only solemnity or comedy as mere relief. Instead, each episode explores how these perspectives inform one another, creating a fuller, more human picture of a place constantly in the spotlight. The result is a podcast that feels both timely and necessary, offering listeners a nuanced audio space where news isn't just reported and jokes aren't just told-they're intertwined, revealing deeper truths about society, resilience, and the stories that define a nation. Tune in for a weekly dose of clarity and laughter from a unique vantage point.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 13

The Deep End
Podcast Episodes
The Truth Behind the Coalition [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 39:30
Jerusalem Post Editorial Editor Mati Wagner explains the party leaders' motives in joining the new Israeli government
Are There Politicians in Heaven? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:54
We are joined by sports radio host Ari Louis to discuss Knesset Members, the meaning behind Disney movies, and the after life.
Talking Haredim With Comedian David Jaffe [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 38:16
We are joined by comedian David Jaffe to discuss Ultra-Orthodox draft, his experiences in a haredi Yeshiva, and the pedophilia controversy in Modi'in Elit.
Dating in Jerusalem [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 39:00
For a lighter episode, we are joined by blogger and friend Shlomo Wiesen to talk about dating and Jerusalem.
Guard Dogs, the IDF and East Jerusalem [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 49:50
Jerusalem dog trainer and comedian David Sidman talks about his work in the IDF, East Jerusaelm, and Gaza.
Ari Louis Wants to Date a Knesset Member [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:59
Sports Radio Host and Comedian Ari Louis talks about female Knesset Members, Olympic Athletes and explains why he refuses to leave Jerusalem.
Likud Anglos' Daniel Tauber Wants Peace! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 46:01
Likud Central Committee Member and Likud Anglo Head Daniel Tauber talks about the direction of Likud, what's needed for peace in Israel, and the joys of being a new dad.
Jpost's Gil Shefler vs. Greek Thugs [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 35:30
Jerusalem Post Jewish world reporter Gil Sheffler (@gilshefler) tells us about being attacked by a group of extremists in Greece. We also discuss whether there is a need to draft the ultra-orthodox into the IDF.
Comedy for Koby's Avi Liberman [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:11
We sit down with the American Jewish comedian and founder of the Comedy for Koby tour, Avi Liberman, to talk about the life of a religious comic and about his hit comedy tour in Israel.