Beyond the Uniform tells the stories of Israel’s unseen heroes—and those who rise to action when the world stops watching. From soldiers and reservists to volunteers, medics, and families of hostages, this podcast brings you into the lives of the people behind the headlines. You won’t hear about Israelis from the media—you’ll hear from Israelis themselves. Honest, emotional, and often unexpected, these conversations reveal the human strength, pain, and resilience that define life in a country under constant pressure.
The Baseline
Hosted by: Jonathan Rears, Meir CohenOn “The Baseline”, Meir Cohen and Jonathan Rears dive into the world of international basketball, interviewing characters from all around the basketball community. On this show, we will leave no stone unturned and discover the difficulties and rewards of the basketball grind. Stay tuned to gain weekly access to the inside scoop with division I NCAA players, Israeli league superstars, and many more.
Kick-Tracks
Hosted by: Poeme YaaranIf you need new music to listen to while you smoke, drink, kick back with some friends, or drive around…
Kick-Tracks is the radio show for you!
Every Sunday @22:00 Israel Standard Time
Featuring new songs and artists every. single. episode.
Genres:
• Indie, Rock, Alternative, Psychedelic, Electronic, Shoegaze, Pop, New Wave, Ambient, Emo/Grunge, Chillwave, Trip-hop, and many more genres…
Hosted by the coolest person in the world, Poeme Yaaran.
Make sure to click the Instagram logo below and follow @kick_tracks for updates on the show and to suggest songs!
No commentary playlists are also available on available on Apple Music @poeme
VCs, WTFs and LOLs
Hosted by: Amit Levin, Cfir CroitoruVC WTF’s and LOL’s is a no-filter podcast about startups, venture capital, and the wild ride in between. In each episode, we sit down with investors, founders, and key players in the startup ecosystem to unpack the wins, the fails, and the straight-up WTF moments. We ask the real questions: What makes a founder investable? What really happens behind closed doors at VC firms? And what was the most ridiculous pitch they’ve ever heard? If you’re a founder, investor, or just startup-curious, you’ll laugh, cringe, and learn something new every episode.
Confessions of Two Reformed Friariyot
Hosted by: May Bini, Ariel Goldman, Rebecca SassonWelcome to “The Confessions of Two Reformed Friariyot” podcast! We’re two girls sharing our experiences as lone soldiers and olim chadashim in Israel. Join us as we discuss life challenges, offering a unique perspective on avoiding “friar” mistakes. Tune in for candid confessions, humor, and practical insights to enrich your journey. Let’s navigate the Israeli experience together and confess something that resonates with you!
The Bridge
Hosted by: Yvonne SabaThe best in Indie Arabic music from all over the Arab World.
Every Monday Night at 20:00.
Against the Odds
Hosted by: Doron MamanAgainst the Odds: Lessons in Mental Toughness, where we understand that life’s challenges only get harder which is why we have to get stronger.
Each week, we talk with extraordinary people from various disciplines to uncover how they use mental toughness to leverage obstacles into opportunities, and how you can too. Bringing theory into practice, this podcast was designed to prepare you for the inevitable adversity ahead.
I Wish This Were Fictional
Hosted by: Galith Rofe, Kayla KotonExplore the wonderful world of fiction and the not so wonderful world of reality with co-host and best friend Galith Rofe and Kayla Koton in their new podcast I Wish This Were Fictional. Join the two girls in their chaotic and unfiltered conversations about why the real world and fiction should not mix. From boy drama to the weather … let’s talk about it.
Latest Episodes
CJ Walker — Christmas Special episode | The Baseline Podcast Episode 39
28/12/2025This one didn’t stay serious for long. Enjoy our Christmas episode with CJ Walker, with some laughs and some real insight into the pro grind. From staying ready in your role to what the game looks like overseas, CJ keeps it honest — and entertaining.
💬 What we talk about:
– Playing pro ball versus college
– Finding rhythm, confidence, and consistency
– Life overseas beyond the court
🎧 Listen now on Spotify, YouTube, Apple Podcasts & more
📲 Follow us on Instagram @thebaseline.podcast
❤️ Leave a review & tag us — we’ll repost
🔗 All links ➡️ linktr.ee/thebaseline.podcast
Eating, Healing and Starting Over
25/12/2025We didn’t expect nutrition to be one of the hardest parts of life after the army, especially after moving to Israel.
In this episode, we talk about superfoods, rebuilding our bodies as women after years of imbalance, and how food slowly became part of reorganising our lives, with more intention.
From missing minerals to relearning how to take care of ourselves, this conversation is about healing, balance, and choosing to start again, one meal at a time.
Kadin Shedrick – Power, Patience & Finding His Role | The Baseline Episode 38
24/12/2025From anchoring the paint at Virginia and Texas to carving out his identity as a pro, Kadin Shedrick’s journey is built on defense, discipline, and doing the little things that win games. In this episode, Kadin opens up about the grind of high-level college hoops, adapting his game, and what it really takes to stick at the next level.
💬 What we get into:
– Life in the Virginia system & culture
– Evolving his role from college to the pro game
– Mental toughness, patience, and staying ready
– What motivates him as he looks ahead
🎧 Listen now on Spotify, YouTube, Apple Podcasts & more
📲 Follow us on Instagram @thebaseline.podcast
❤️ Leave a review & tag us — we’ll repost
🔗 All links ➡️ linktr.ee/thebaseline.podcast
Ep 3 – We Cooked
24/12/2025This episode is proof that not everyone should be allowed near a kitchen or the internet.
We’re joined by a guest to discuss celebrity recipes that somehow went viral and left us asking one very important question: who approved this?
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22/12/2025Sam Iorio – Finding His Home in Beer Sheva | The Baseline Episode 37
19/12/2025From the U.S. college grind to carving out minutes in Beer Sheva, Sam Iorio’s journey is about earning trust and impacting the game in many ways. In this episode, Sam breaks down the adjustment to Israeli basketball, the realities of life overseas, and what it takes to stick as a pro.
💬 What we talk about:
– Adjusting to the pace and physicality of Israeli hoops
– Earning a role and staying ready in a competitive rotation
– The mental shift from college to the pro game
– What he’s focused on taking to the next level
🎧 Listen now on Spotify, YouTube, Apple Podcasts & more.
📲 Follow us on Instagram @thebaseline.podcast
❤️ Leave a review & tag us in your stories — we’ll repost you!
🔗 All links ➡️ linktr.ee/thebaseline.podcast
Josh Freund — Against the Odds | The Baseline Episode 36
18/12/2025He didn’t think he’d be playing professionally this long. Now he’s heading into year seven.
Josh Freund’s journey is a real one. Staying ready, embracing uncertainty, and finding a way to keep going when nothing is guaranteed. In this episode, Josh reflects on how his career has unfolded in ways he never expected, the mindset shifts that kept him in the game, and what it takes to last at the pro level.
💬 What we get into:
– Adapting as roles change over time
– The mental grind of pro basketball
– Trusting the work when the path isn’t clear
🎧 Listen now on Spotify, YouTube, Apple Podcasts & more
📲 Follow us on Instagram @thebaseline.podcast
❤️ Leave a review & tag us — we’ll repost
🔗 All links ➡️ linktr.ee/thebaseline.podcast
“Queen Shit – Is it worth being so busy?”
18/12/2025Hustle culture is one of the most talked-about trends today especially for women. In this episode we explore what it really means to always be busy and why we often feel both pressure to hustle and guilt for owning our ambition.
We talk about burnout balance and how to practice gratitude for what we already have without giving up on what we want next.
This conversation is about choosing kindness toward ourselves while still honoring our drive and confidence.
Because you can slow down stay grateful and still fully own your bad bitch self.
Image Credits: Yvonne Saba
Ep 2 – Championship Over, Opinions Loading…
17/12/2025The F1 championship ended on Sunday… so obviously we had to talk about it like we’re part of the paddock group chat.
Join us as we unpack the drama, the chaos, the men, the delusion, and whatever else our brains decide to focus on. Are we experts? No. Do we have strong opinions anyway? Absolutely yes.
If you came here for technical analysis, bless your heart — you’re lost.
If you came here for vibes, uneducated commentary, and saying “be serious right now” every two minutes, welcome home.
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15/12/2025KT Season 2 Finale: Episode 50 – Tame Impala Hour 2
14/12/2025This special episode of Kick-Tracks Season 2 features music from my favorite artist of all time, ‘Tame Impala’. This is the 2nd hour of ‘Tame Impala’, the first being from Season 1 of ‘Kick-Tracks’. Recorded in early August, so this hour won’t feature any songs from ‘Tame Impala’s 5th album, ‘Deadbeat’. This episode is also the Finale of Kick-Tracks. Forever? Not sure. If you want more, let me know on my Instagram. But until then, adios, stay safe, and Am Israel Chai.
p.s.
Every show after this show has been pre-recorded since early August, how many there are left is a mystery…
CLICK HERE for the playlist with all titles of songs and names of the artists featured can be accessed through the link or on Instagram (@kick_tracks)
CLICK HERE to access a full transcript of Episode 50
Image Credits: Poeme Yaaran
RJ Glasper — Control, Confidence, and the Overseas Grind | The Baseline Episode 35
14/12/2025From the grind of college basketball to carving out his lane overseas, RJ Glasper’s journey is about patience, confidence, and learning how to control the game on your terms. In this episode, RJ breaks down what it really takes to earn every minute, from adjusting to new systems and cultures to knowing what is the best move for his career.
💬 What we get into:
– His path from the U.S. to playing overseas
– Adjusting to the physicality and pace of international basketball
– The mental side of being in a new environment
– Finding consistency, confidence, and growth away from home
🎧 Listen now on Spotify, YouTube, Apple Podcasts & more
📲 Follow us on Instagram @thebaseline.podcast
❤️ Leave a review & tag us — we’ll repost
🔗 All links → linktr.ee/thebaseline.podcast
Lone Front
11/12/2025Join us as we welcome our first guests of the season – Moriyah Azulay and Ziv Yaar – the inspiring founders behind the NGO Lone Front.
Recognizing the need for women lone soldiers to be seen and heard, whether currently serving, in reserves, or navigating life after service, they set out to create a space for support, belonging, and empowerment.
Lone Front is a non-profit dedicated to amplifying the voices of female lone combat soldiers and those in meaningful service, providing both financial assistance and community connection.
Tune in to hear how this meaningful initiative came to life and where it’s headed next.
Image Credits: Yvonne Saba
Melissa DiaWakana – Owning Her Game & Rising Fast | The Baseline Ep. 34
10/12/2025From Africa to Paris to the international stage, Melissa Diabakana’s journey is all about resilience, identity, and owning what she can control. In this episode, Melissa opens up about the grind behind her growth, the mindset that keeps her steady, and what it really takes to carve out a lane in pro basketball.
💬 What we get into:
– Her path from French youth hoops to the pro scene
– Confidence, composure, and developing a coaching mindset
– The challenges of adapting to new countries & systems
– What she’s hungry for next and how she plans to get there
🎧 Listen now on Spotify, YouTube, Apple Podcasts & more.
📲 Follow us on Instagram @thebaseline.podcast
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🔗 All links → linktr.ee/thebaseline.podcast
Season 2 – Ep1 New Season, Same Unhinged Energy
10/12/2025Welcome to Season 2, the season absolutely no one asked for but we’re delivering anyway. We’re back — older, delulu-er, and with even more opinions no one requested. In this episode, we’re catching you up on our lives since Season 1 (spoiler: chaos), explaining the new direction of the podcast (yes, we’re officially yapping about pop culture now), and basically talking like we’re on FaceTime at 2 a.m. because… that’s our brand.
Expect TikTok drama, unserious commentary, and the same unfiltered energy that makes our parents deeply concerned.
Season 2 starts now. Buckle up — or don’t. We’re not your mom.
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08/12/2025Josh Nzeakor – Power, Patience & Finding His Game Overseas | The Baseline Ep. 33
07/12/2025From dominating the paint in college to carving out a steady, physical role overseas, Josh Nzeakor’s path is all about resilience, self-belief, and staying ready. In this episode, Josh opens up about the ups & downs of overseas, and how to build a long-term career abroad.
💬 What we get into:
– His journey across the USA and Europe to make it to Israel
– how he’s expanded his offensive toolkit
– Adjusting to new cultures, coaches, and expectations
– What keeps him motivated as he pushes for that next jump
🎧 Listen now on Spotify, YouTube, Apple Podcasts & more.
📲 Follow us on Instagram @thebaseline.podcast
❤️ Leave a review & tag us in your stories — we’ll repost you!
🔗 All links ➡️ linktr.ee/thebaseline.podcast
Josh Nzeakor – Power, Patience & Finding His Game Overseas | The Baseline Ep. 33
05/12/2025From dominating the paint in college to carving out a steady, physical role overseas, Josh Nzeakor’s path is all about resilience, self-belief, and staying ready. In this episode, Josh opens up about the ups & downs of overseas, and how to build a long-term career abroad.
💬 What we get into:
– His journey across the USA and Europe to make it to Israel
– how he’s expanded his offensive toolkit
– Adjusting to new cultures, coaches, and expectations
– What keeps him motivated as he pushes for that next jump
🎧 Listen now on Spotify, YouTube, Apple Podcasts & more.
📲 Follow us on Instagram @thebaseline.podcast
❤️ Leave a review & tag us in your stories — we’ll repost you!
🔗 All links ➡️ linktr.ee/thebaseline.podcast
KT Season 2: Episode 49 – In My Feels
07/12/2025“This special episode of Kick-Tracks Season 2 features music that really gets me emotional/in my feelings. A spiritual sequel to episode 22 of S2, this music is slower, more intimate, and sets us up for next week’s hour as it will be the last ‘Kick-Tracks’. Hit the play button and enjoy!
p.s.
Every show after this show has been pre-recorded since early August, how many there are left is a mystery…
CLICK HERE for the playlist with all titles of songs and names of the artists featured can be accessed through the link or on Instagram (@kick_tracks)
CLICK HERE to access a full transcript of Episode 49
Image Credits: Poeme Yaaran
Watch out, we’re back! Season 2 – Ep1
04/12/2025Welcome back to Confessions of Two Reformed Friyariot!
We took a little sabbatical, but we’re back and better than ever. You’re about to listen to two girls trying to navigate life as former lone soldiers and olot chadashot in Israel.
This season, we’re bringing you every angle and corner of our lives, sharing advice from our “friyar” days (that still sneak up on us sometimes), and talking honestly about the journey. We’ll have amazing guest speakers from the lone soldier and olim community, one of the most diverse and special worlds out there.
We’ve also decided to put a spotlight on womanhood this season, all the beauty, challenges, and chaos that come with being a woman in your 20s, especially while building a life in a foreign country that has become our home.
Accelerating Mental Toughness with Gadi Bahat
04/12/2025As founder of the Leaders Organization at Ben Gurion University, Gadi Bahat helps students from all disciplines turn ideas into profitable startups. Drawing from his experience as a CEO and sales leader, he shows why execution alone isn’t enough—mental toughness is what sustains entrepreneurs through uncertainty and challenge. In this episode, Gadi unpacks the mindset, discipline, and resilience needed to thrive in the startup world. His insights are a roadmap for anyone ready to lead and build under pressure.
Image Credits: doron maman
Bodie Hume – Versatility, Confidence & Making His Mark Overseas | The Baseline Ep. 32
03/12/2025From dominating at Northern Colorado to proving himself in the fast, physical world of international hoops, Bodie breaks down his transition to pro basketball, how he’s expanding his game, and what it takes to stand out overseas.
💬 What we get into:
– His path from Colorado to the international stage
– Adjusting to new systems, styles of play, and expectations
– How he stays prepared mentally & keeps leveling up
🎧 Listen now on Spotify, YouTube, Apple Podcasts & more.
📲 Follow us on Instagram @thebaseline.podcast
❤️ Leave a review & tag us in your stories — we’ll repost you!
🔗 All links ➡️ linktr.ee/thebaseline.podcast
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01/12/2025KT Season 2: Episode 48 – Indie Pop Indie Rock
30/11/2025“This special episode of Kick-Tracks Season 2 features music from the genres of Indie Pop and Indie Rock! I’d say it’s pretty split down the middle from Pop to Rock, with some hits and of course the usual ‘Kick-Tracks’ underground vibe. Hit the play button and enjoy!
p.s.
Every show after this show has been pre-recorded since early August, how many there are left is a mystery…
CLICK HERE for the playlist with all titles of songs and names of the artists featured can be accessed through the link or on Instagram (@kick_tracks)
CLICK HERE to access a full transcript of Episode 48
Image Credits: Poeme Yaaran
The Language of Ambition – Mental Toughness in Startup Storytelling
27/11/2025Shir Kleyman has built her career bridging the gap between Israeli entrepreneurs and the global stage, teaching innovators how to communicate with clarity and courage. In this conversation, she shares how mental toughness plays in pitching ideas while respecting cultures, investors, and audiences along the way. Packed with practical tips, Shir reveals how to balance bold ambition with grounded authenticity. This episode is a masterclass in turning vision into a message the world can hear.
Image Credits: doron maman