Rear Pew Mirror

A comedic reflection on all things Jewish, from the back row of the sanctuary. Doug Brook brings wit and wisdom from his longtime humor column in Southern Jewish Life magazine.

Rear Pew Mirror is a comedy podcast hosted by Doug Brook, with 43 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Doug Brook hosts Rear Pew Mirror, a comedy show with 43 episodes published.

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  Episode #43

  43. The Hockey Shtick

  Dec 1, 20248 minS0

  <p>It's hockey season! What does that have to do with Judaism? More than you think.</p> <p>Not only are there actual professional Jewish hockey players (men and women) who play professional hockey, but there are also heretofore unexplored connections between Judaism and hockey.</p> <p>Is hockey the most Jewish sport of all time? Can a Jewish mother abide her son being a Devil? Will the Sharks ever win again?</p> <p>How do we answer these questions? We ask a rav. So, listen in and all will be explained.</p> <p>#hockey</p> <p>#RearPewMirror</p> <p>...

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  Episode #42

  42. P'sukei Man

  Nov 16, 202412 minS0

  <p>The few. The proud. The people present for the start of Shabbat services – P'sukei D'Zimra. </p> <p>Billy Joel's signature song, Piano Man, is about nine o'clock on a Saturday (night). Now's your chance to hear an early version of the song, about nine o'clock on a Saturday (morning), in this fitting musical tribute to the unheralded, unheard leaders of P'sukei D'Zimra – P'sukei Man.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>#JewishHumor</p> <p>#RearPewMirror</p> <p>#PianoMan</p> <p>#BillyJoel</p>

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  Episode #41

  41. The New Book Says

  Nov 9, 20248 minS0

  <p>Just when you thought it was safe to read again...</p> <p>On the heels of the near-success of our first collection – Rear Pew Mirror: Reflections From the Back of the Sanctuary – comes a second volume for your enjoyment.</p> <p>Rear Pew Mirror II: The Wrath of Columns contains over 30 satirical selections to help you escape the world we live in.</p> <p>This volume includes a glossary so you don't need Google to understand exactly how hilarious the book is. (Including the glossary itself.)</p> <p>What's more, the Museum of the Southern Jewish Experience is hosting a bo...

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  Episode #40

  40. Fiddler of the Opera

  Aug 23, 20249 minS0

  <p>Jewish opera. Sounds crazy, no?</p> <p>No! While not in the high percentages of Jewish composers or content in stage musicals or Christmas songs, there's more than no Jewish presence in the operatic ouvre.</p> <p>Coincident to my performing in Ken Ludwig's A Comedy of Tenors, here's a quick review.</p> <p>Warning: Several pronunciations were harmed in the making of this podcast.</p> <p>#Opera</p> <p>#JewishHumor</p> <p>#RearPewMirror</p> <p>#Halevi</p> <p>#Verdi</p> <p>#Queen</p> <p>#ANightattheOpera</p> <p>#ADayattheRaces</p> <p>#Meyerbeer</p> <p>#Elton John</p> <p>#Offenbach<...

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  Episode #39

  39. Live Long to 120

  Aug 10, 20248 minS0

  <p>What do Star Trek, Moses, and a large iron statue overlooking Birmingham have in common?</p> <p>In honor of the 120th birthday of Vulcan (that large iron statue), you can find out here.</p> <p><br></p> <p>#Moses</p> <p>#Vulcan</p> <p>#Birmingham</p> <p>#StarTrek</p>

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