Grumpy Jews (who read)

Grumpy Jews (who read)

Marti Reich and Jonathan Freirich, two New Yorkers, readers, football fans, and Jewish optimists "it could be worse", reflect, kvetch, and recommend books.

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December 19, 2025 26 mins

Marti and Jonathan talk about the amazing powers of the novelist, the talents of the excellent non-fiction author, and book recommendations, as well as audio books vs "book-books".

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Marti and Jonathan are joined by Sadie and Jude, two of Marti's grandchildren and Jonathan's kids, to talk about what books we recommend and to whom, the problems with NY Football, and some book recommendations for the holiday season.

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November 16, 2025 22 mins

Getting older, football, unreliability of memories, Mona's Eyes, Competence Porn and more!

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November 7, 2025 20 mins

Marti and Jonathan talk about being "grumpy", being New Yorkers, the problems with cocktails today, and most importantly, reading and books.

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