Hot Jewish Energy: The Podcast
hello, shalom, salam, and hola. welcome to Hot Jewish Energy: The Podcast — the audio extension of the viral Hot Jewish Energy social media brand. hosted by Michael Valdes, this show celebrates Jewish identity with humor, heart, and unapologetic pride. from modern spirituality and the Jewish diaspora experience to pop culture moments, Israel, and identity politics, Michael brings you candid conversations, personal stories, and plenty of sass. think vibrant Jewish life—unfiltered, empowering, and with serious chutzpah. new episodes drop every tuesday—tune in and bring Hot Jewish Energy wherever you go. streaming wherever you listen to podcasts. visual episodes: youtube.com/@hotjewishenergypodcast socials: @hotjewishenergy, @hotjewishenergypodcast, @michaeltvaldes
Episodes
Most people think activists and “influencers” fit into neat little boxes. Amy Albertson does not.
In this episode of Hot Jewish Energy: The Podcast, Amy Albertson — a Chinese-Jewish creator and longtime Israel advocate — sits down with Michael Valdes to talk about identity, online hate, and what it means to stay loud when the world wants you quiet.
We get int...
*This episode was filmed before the October 7th Attacks in Israel*
Many Jewish creators know the reality: speak about Israel or antisemitism online, and you risk being banned, shadow-banned, or erased.
In this episode of Hot Jewish Energy: The Podcast, Michael sits down with Max Rotenberg, a young Canadian-Jewish creator, who shares what happened after he bui...
Most people picture librarians as quiet and reserved — until you meet Eytan Kessler.
In this episode of Hot Jewish Energy: The Podcast, Michael sits down with Eytan, who shares what it means to be a gay Jewish librarian navigating faith, identity, and activism in a time of rising antisemitism. From his Long Island roots to his connection with Israel, he reflects on how books, history, and...
*This episode was filmed before the October 7th Attacks in Israel*
In Part 2 of this conversation, The Modern Maccabee and Michael dive even deeper.
Topics include:
- The purpose behind Stop The Squad
- Why India and Israel share historic parallels
- Antisemitism within progressive politics
- BLM leaders...
*This episode was filmed before the October 7th Attacks in Israel*
In this episode of Hot Jewish Energy: The Podcast, Michael sits down with UK-based Jewish activist The Modern Maccabee for a two-part, powerful and wide-ranging conversation on antisemitism, politics, Zionism, and Jewish identity in the modern West.
Part 1 explores:
- Growing up ...
In this heartfelt episode of Hot Jewish Energy: The Podcast, join host Michael Valdes as he welcomes professional dancer and choreographer Alexandra Light for an insightful conversation. Alexandra shares her journey from growing up in Washington, D.C., to becoming a principal dancer at the Texas Ballet Theater, exploring her Jewish heritage, and navigating the intricacies of an interfaith marriage. Dive into her experiences in the ...
*This episode was filmed before the October 7th Attacks in Israel*
In this episode of Hot Jewish Energy: The Podcast, host Michael Valdes engages in a lively conversation with Jay Hoffman of Sephardic Soul, exploring themes of LGBTQ+ representation within Jewish culture, personal journeys through secular and Orthodox Judaism, and the unique experience of being a gay man studying in Yeshiva in Jerusalem, Israel. The discussion tou...
*This episode was filmed before the October 7th Attacks in Israel*
In this episode of Hot Jewish Energy: The Podcast, host Michael welcomes Talya of Talking with Talya, an unfiltered Jewish sex therapist, to discuss her journey, the importance of sex therapy, and the challenges of body image and self-acceptance. They explore Talya's experiences growing up as a Canadian Jew, her connection to Israel, and the significance of authen...
In part one of the two-episode season two premiere of Hot Jewish Energy: The Podcast, host Michael Valdes returns from his hiatus and reflects on the past two years, discussing significant life changes, including the impact of the ongoing war in Israel and Gaza, personal losses, and the evolution of friendships. He shares heartfelt stories about navigating relationships, the challenges of losing friends over differing beliefs, and ...
In part two of the two-episode season two premiere of Hot Jewish Energy: The Podcast, host Michael Valdes shares his personal journey through grad school amidst the backdrop of the October 7th attack in Israel. He discusses the impact of the war on his education, the sense of community he found at Gay Shabbat, and the challenges he faced navigating campus life and activism. Michael reflects on his experiences with harassment, the c...
In part two of the two-part season finale, Michael takes a trip down memory lane and tells the story of his sexual awakening.
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hosted by Michael Valdes, aka Hot Jewish Energy subscribe to and watch Hot Jewish Energy: The Podcast! YouTube.com/@HotJewishEnergyPodcast LISTEN ON 🎧: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3CeR...In part one of the two-part season finale, Michael brings on Jewish-Scottish activist and author Ben M. Freeman! Ben talks about his journey from Glasgow to London, how he started the Jewish Pride movement, and the process of writing his two books, "Jewish Pride" and "Reclaiming Our Story."
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Michael chats with Jewish American-Israeli rapper Kosha Dillz, aka Rami Matan Even-Esh LIVE FROM BROOKLYN! Rami discusses his journey from humble beginnings in New Jersey to collaborating with Matisyahu, life before and after incarceration, and being a voice for the Jewish community and Israel in the hip-hop/rap industry.
Follow Rami, aka Kosha Dillz: @koshadillz
Michael welcomes Iranian-Jewish-Queer activist Matthew Nouriel (aka The Empress Mizrahi) into the Hot Jewish "khânuvâdeh" ("family" in Farsi/Persian!) Matthew details their journey from the UK to LA, growing up queer in the Persian community, and the importance of advocating for the people of Iran.
Follow Matthew: @matthewnouriel
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Michael brings on Canadian-Jewish viral social media star Julia Ain, aka @qveenjulia! Julia talks about her experience with antisemitism on campus, her rise to internet fame, and how to stay mentally grounded while online.
Follow Julia: @qveenjulia
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hosted by Michael Valdes, aka Hot Jewish E...Michael invites Israeli-Jewish internet personality Uri Cohen all the way from Israel (well, virtually.) Uri details the Israel/Palestine conflict from his POV, his journey from the IDF to going viral, and how he became an integral part of Israeli nightlife.
Follow Uri: @uricohn
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hosted by Michael ...Michael interviews Jewish online personality Danielle Brody, the creator of @jewsindoodles, @danielleindoodles, and the hit game and show Mitzvah or Shandah. Danielle discusses her journey to NYC, growing pains, and what got her to NY Jewish Week's 36 to Watch.
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hosted by Michael Valdes, ...Michael hands the mic over to The Kosher Girls Club (formerly Two Kosh Girls), the female-powered, Jewish podcast duo! The Girls talk about their personal journies, how they met, and their perspectives on being Modern Orthodox women.
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hosted by Michael Valdes, aka Hot Jewish Energy subscribe to and watch Hot Jewish Energy: The Podcast! YouT...In part two of the two-episode series premiere, Michael sits down with his mom, Dr. Edna Kapenhas, and discusses her journey from shy girl in pre-revolution Iran to breast cancer surgeon in Southampton.
hosted by Michael Valdes, aka Hot Jewish Energy subscribe to and watch Hot Jewish Energy: The Podcast! YouTube.com/@HotJewishEnergyPodcast LISTEN ON 🎧: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3CeRJJmkPO8gSRbJjOtR0B Apple: https://p...In part one of the two-episode series premiere, Michael welcomes you to the world of Hot Jewishness (offline) and discusses the much-needed rise of Jewish representation on Broadway.
hosted by Michael Valdes, aka Hot Jewish Energy subscribe to and watch Hot Jewish Energy: The Podcast! YouTube.com/@HotJewishEnergyPodcast LISTEN ON 🎧: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3CeRJJmkPO8gSRbJjOtR0B Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us...Popular Podcasts
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