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The Comedy Cellar: Live from the Table

Comedy Cellar Network
Israel
Hamas
Anti-Semitism
Gaza
Donald Trump
Comedy Cellar
Comedy
New York City
Iran
Palestinians
Tucker Carlson
Zionism
Immigration
Jeffrey Epstein
Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
Congestion Pricing
Free Speech
Stand-Up Comedy
Antisemitism
Judaism

For 30 years, New York's legendary Comedy Cellar has served as the launching pad for greatest stand up comedians in the world. Colin Quinn, Dave Chappelle, Ray Romano, Dave Attell, Chris Rock, Jon Stewart, Dane Cook, Robert Kelly and Greg Giraldo are just a few of the comedians who began as Cellar regulars. But classic stage performances have never been the only show going on at the Cellar. The bi... more

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0:00 "You picked the wrong guy" – the audiobook story

3:12 "You own [Comedy Cellar], one of New York's treasures"

7:28 The customer who will never tip again

15:41 Motivating a team after you've won: finite vs. infinite games

23:23 Noam doesn't like f... more

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0:00 The friend he hasn't seen since sixth grade

5:16 Angelina Jolie, BRCA, and the 20% nobody tells women about

18:23 What a cancer cell actually is - and why tumors evolve

26:31 How cancer actually kills you, and what a seizure is

32:14 The last ci... more

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CHAPTERS

0:00 Intro - four nice things about Peter Beinart

4:50 Will God punish Israel? Jeremiah, tradition, and belief

13:20 The critical-mass hypothetical: a 49% Hasidic America

22:03 Quebec, Czechoslovakia, South Africa - why not divorce?

41:35 Th... more

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Recent Guests

Will Guidara
Author of Unreasonable Hospitality; former co-owner of Eleven Madison Park; host of Welcome Conference; Emmy-winning collaborator on The Bear
Eleven Madison Park / Welcome Conference
Episode: Will Guidara Ran the World's #1 Restaurant – What Can He Teach the Comedy Cellar?
Kenan Onel
Specialist in oncology, genetics and genomics; pediatric hematology/oncology and cancer genetics
Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center (as of episode)
Episode: I'm Terrified of Cancer. So I Called My Childhood Friend Kenan Onel, Cancer Geneticist.
Peter Beinart
Professor of Journalism and Political Science, Beaumark School of Journalism, CUNY; contributor at NYT and Jewish Currents
City University of New York / New York Times / Jewish Currents
Episode: "An Agenda Dressed Up in Violins?" - Debating Peter Beinart on the Right of Return and Other Matters
Kian Tajbakhsh
Visiting professor of international relations at NYU, Iranian American scholar and former political prisoner
New York University, Open Society Foundations (past)
Episode: The Truth About Iran That Nobody in the West Wants to Hear with Kian Tajbakhsh
Ankush Khardori
Legal analyst and former federal prosecutor, columnist
Politico, New York Magazine
Episode: Epstein, Civil Liberties and the New Public Shaming with Ankush Khardori
Ben Kawaller
Lead reporter involved in Reflector project; in-studio guest
Reflector
Episode: From Gay Rights to Gender Ideology: What Changed?
Daniel Sobelman
Professor of international relations at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem; research fellow with the Harvard Kennedy School's Middle East Initiative
Hebrew University of Jerusalem; Harvard Kennedy School
Episode: The Hamas Documents Reveal the Real October 7 Plan
Daniella Bloom
Former California Democrat turned Jewish advocate and author
The World Where I Belong / Under the Tree series
Episode: Charlie Kirk, Trump and Pro-Israel Conservatives with Daniella Bloom
Josh Szeps
Aussie host of Uncomfortable Conversations with Josh Szeps
Uncomfortable Conversations
Episode: Josh Szeps on Israel, Antisemitism and the War Over Moral Clarity

Hosts

Dan Natterman
Host with a long-running presence at the Comedy Cellar, known for sharp, humorous interview style and debate.
Noam Dworman
Co-host and owner of The Comedy Cellar; steers conversations with a balance of humor and scrutiny.
Dan Naturman
Regular at the table with observational humor; contributes as an engaged moderator and participant.

Reviews

4.0 out of 5 stars from 591 ratings
  • Subject unclear

    Episodes are like 1/5 funny or interesting, 4/5 rehashing the same gripes over and over again.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Nanda Farai
    Canadaa month ago
  • ?

    I have no idea what latest episode was about.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Nac Texas
    United States2 months ago
  • Not funny, no debate

    Just pro Israel rant. Unfollowed.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Another Jeff in CT
    United States4 months ago
  • Alana’s Arrogance

    Alana’s arrogance obnoxiousness and hate serves only to feed antisemitism. If you’re not going to challenge her don’t platform the stupidity.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    80'sVillager
    United States5 months ago
  • James Lindsay

    Great show w James Lindsay. Illuminating! And great work, Periel, as producer

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    rabidmoderate
    United States8 months ago

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Audience enjoys the blend of humor and serious analysis from credible guests.
There are mixed reactions to the hosts' handling of guests, with some calling out interruptions or perceived bias.
Some reviews criticize perceived bias or interruption during expert segments.
The show is praised for thoughtful, argument-driven discussions that challenge mainstream narratives.
Listeners appreciate the respectful, facts-based debates even when opinions differ.

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I'm Terrified of Cancer. So I Called My Childhood Friend Kenan Onel, Cancer Geneticist.
Q: How do you distinguish between average risk and high-risk individuals in practice?
High-risk is defined by a combination of personal factors and family history that elevate lifetime risk (e.g., a breast cancer risk above 20 percent), which changes screening and prevention recommendations and insurance coverage.
I'm Terrified of Cancer. So I Called My Childhood Friend Kenan Onel, Cancer Geneticist.
Q: Why isn't a multi-cancer early detection test like the Grail Gallery Test ready for daily or monthly use?
Because, despite the allure, such tests have limitations including false positives, incomplete sensitivity across cancer types, and unclear benefit over existing screening schedules; population-wide implementation requires robust proof of improved outcomes.
I'm Terrified of Cancer. So I Called My Childhood Friend Kenan Onel, Cancer Geneticist.
Q: What does the latest technology tell us about what we can do or how we ought to modify our behavior based on our genetics to avoid getting cancer?
Technology allows us to understand how genetics interacts with environment, identify inherited predispositions, and tailor screening and preventive actions. Tests can reveal high-risk variants, but not all tests are ready for routine use; decisions depend on accuracy, cost, and what the results mean for actionable steps.
"An Agenda Dressed Up in Violins?" - Debating Peter Beinart on the Right of Return and Other Matters
Q: Is there a practical path to a two-state solution that can actually stop settlement growth?
The guests discuss that pressure and political will are required on both sides, and that maintaining an open possibility for a Palestinian state depends on changing Israeli policy to halt and reverse settlements, while Palestinian leadership also demonstrates commitment to peace.
"An Agenda Dressed Up in Violins?" - Debating Peter Beinart on the Right of Return and Other Matters
Q: Do you think in and of itself that a state can be both Jewish and fully equal for Arabs, with immigration policies favoring Jews?
Beinart argues that in a democracy, policies must avoid privileging one group over another; he supports equality under the law and rejects ethnically exclusive immigration privileging, even as a multicultural society handles demographic realities.

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A candid, high-velocity roundtable format where comedians sit at a long table to dissect current events, politics, media, and culture with provocative guests. Episodes frequently center on geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, Israel-Palestine coverage, media bias, and the ethics of reporting, often balancing sharp humor with serious, data-driven debate. Notable is the consistent pairing of humor with rigorous discourse, plus a rotating set of expert guests spanning journalists, scholars, and veterans, which keeps conversations deeply informed yet approachable for a broad audience. The show is likely to appeal to listeners who enjoy thought-provoking debate, civil disagreement, and a no-holds-barred exchange among well-informed voices f... more

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2. Kenan Onel
3. Peter Beinart
4. Kian Tajbakhsh
5. Ankush Khardori
6. Ben Kawaller
7. Daniel Sobelman
8. Daniella Bloom

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