Jun 30, 202646 minS5
What role does comedy play in a society under constant pressure? Can laughter do more than entertain—can it actually help people heal? In this episode of Sababoosh , I sit down with Israeli stand-up comedian Yochay...
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Sababoosh
Hosted by Jake Gillis · religion · EN-US
About this Podcast:
Discover the people, sounds, and stories shaping modern Israel. Host Jake Gillis takes you beyond the headlines into real conversations with artists, thinkers, and changemakers. If you love smart storytelling, cultural deep dives, and surprising moments of connection — you’ll love Sababoosh.
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What is Sababoosh about?
Discover the people, sounds, and stories shaping modern Israel. Host Jake Gillis takes you beyond the headlines into real conversations with artists, thinkers, and changemakers. If you love smart storytelling, cultural deep dives, and surprising moments of connection, you’ll love Sababoosh.
Who hosts Sababoosh?
Sababoosh is hosted by Jake Gillis. The show has published 46 episodes to date.
What has Sababoosh covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Can Comedy Heal? Laughter, Trauma, and the Israeli Spirit | with Yochay Sponder" (30 June 2026, 46 minutes), "Inside the Newsroom: Truth, Access, and Accountability w/ Journalist Lahav Harkov" (21 January 2026, 39 minutes), and "Behind the Screen: The Ingenuity and Ambiguity of Israeli Film w/ Award-Winning Filmmaker Joseph Cedar" (6 January 2026, 48 minutes).
How often does Sababoosh publish?
Sababoosh publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 42 minutes across 46 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Sababoosh?
Booking probability for Sababoosh is 32%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Sababoosh requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Sababoosh's contact route on record: verified email.
Who should pitch Sababoosh?
The strongest fits for Sababoosh are Artists, Writers & Performers. Sababoosh has a religion audience.
About the host
Jake Gillis hosts Sababoosh, a religion podcast with 46 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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- Jan 21, 202639 minS4
Journalism in Israel doesn’t happen at a distance. It happens up close, in hallways, offices, and crowded Knesset corridors where everyone knows everyone — or at least knows someone who knows someone. Covering Israeli...
- Jan 6, 202648 minS4
In this episode, we sit down with Joseph Cedar, director of the Oscar-nominated film, Footnote, to explore the world of Israeli cinema. From moral ambiguity to inventive storytelling, Cedar discusses what makes Israeli...
Dec 31, 202548 minIn this episode, we hear from Yonatan Nir as he explores how documentary film in Israel functions not only as storytelling, but as a therapeutic act. Drawing on his work as a filmmaker and pioneer of docutherapy, he...
Dec 24, 202538 minS4In this episode of Sababoosh, we dive into mentalism through a conversation with Guy Bavli. What mentalism actually is, how it works, and why it sits in the gray zone between psychology, performance, intuition, and...
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Dec 16, 202529 minS4Coffee carts in Israel are not a trend. They are an institution. What began as improvised roadside setups has become a defining feature of Israeli public life: espresso machines on wheels at the edge of highways...
Episode #6
An Anchor of Support for Families of Reserve Soldiers w/ Founder and CEO of HaOgen Rachel Azaria
Dec 9, 202538 minS4Although Sababoosh is meant to be light and its soul can be found in music, food, TV, art, sports, and other aspects of Israeli culture. Reserve duty is a major aspect of Israeli culture. This episode won't get into the...
Nov 27, 202544 minS2A re-release of an especially moving episode. One of my personal favorites. All about Galgalatz and its place as the heartbeat of Israel.
Nov 18, 202552 minS4This episode of Sababoosh features a conversation with Alex Rif on the struggle for full belonging among Russian-speaking Israelis. Examination of conversion demands, marriage barriers, burial restrictions, and the...
Nov 11, 202536 minS4In this episode, Jake speaks with Daniel Brill, founder of the Israeli a cappella group Rabotai, about the unique soundscape of religious weddings, and celebrations in Israel. Together they explore how a cappella has...
Nov 4, 202550 minS4In this episode of Sababoosh, I sit down with Assaf Gil, the creative force behind some of Israel’s most iconic reality shows, including Chatunami and Baby Boom . These programs have become part of the fabric of Israeli...
Oct 28, 202536 minS4When people think about Israel’s diversity, the Druze community isn’t always the first that comes to mind. And yet, the Druze - about 140,000 citizens in Israel - are a vital thread in the country’s fabric. They serve...
Oct 21, 202529 minS4Welcome back for our Season 4 premiere! For more than a century, the kibbutz has stood as one of Israel’s most iconic — and idealistic — experiments. Born from socialist and Zionist dreams in the early 20th century, the...
Sep 28, 202537 minS3For so many young Israelis, finishing the army isn’t just the end of one chapter — it’s the beginning of another. Within weeks of trading uniforms for backpacks, thousands set off across South America, India, the Far...
Sep 21, 202548 minS3Our guest has taken the Jewish music scene and social media feeds around the world by storm. DJ Raphi is more than just a DJ; he’s an entertainer, educator, and cultural innovator. With his high-energy mixes...
Sep 16, 202531 minS3In this episode of Sababoosh, we’re hitting the road with Yair Agmon. Yair is a writer, filmmaker, and storyteller whose work captures the beauty and contradictions of Israeli life. You may know him from his show on Kan...
Sep 9, 202537 minS3In this episode of Sababoosh, we’re diving into the fascinating, quirky, and sometimes surprising world of the Hebrew language — from ancient roots to modern slang. Our guest, Elon Gilad, is a journalist, author, and...
Aug 7, 202540 minIn this episode, we explore the rich and often overlooked middle ground of Jewish life in Israel—beyond the binary of Haredi and secular. Our guest, Rabbi Noga Brenner Samia, offers a deep and nuanced look at pluralism...
Jul 29, 202555 minS3In this episode, we’re joined by two of the most beloved figures in Israeli pop culture — Maya and Yehuda Devir, the husband-and-wife illustrator duo behind One of Those Days , the wildly popular comic series that...
Jul 15, 202554 minS3🎉Sababoosh's 25th Episode🎉 In this episode, we sit down with Jonathan Elkhoury—a gay, Christian, Lebanese-Israeli—to explore what it's like to hold multiple identities in an already complicated country. From his...
Recent guests
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Joseph Gitler
Founder and Chairman, Leket Israel
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Yossi Klein Halevi
best-selling author, Shalom Hartman Institute
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Aleeza Ben Shalom
author of 'Matchmaker Matchmaker, Find Me a Love that Lasts', Netflix's Jewish Matchmaking
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Etgar Keret
Cannes Film Festival award-winning director and author, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev
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