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Ryan Turell – From Yeshiva to the G League and Israeli Hoops | The Baseline S2 Ep 10

21/01/2025

In this episode of The Baseline, we’re joined by Ryan Turell — Yeshiva University legend, G League standout, and one of the most high-profi le Jewish hoopers on the planet 🏀✡️.
Ryan breaks down his historic college run, his time in the NBA G League, and his transition into the Israeli basketball scene 🇮🇱. He opens up about the pressures of living up to expectations, what it’s like to be a visibly Jewish pro athlete, and gives us insight into offseason pro runs, combines, and the mental grind of staying ready.

⚠️ Note: Only the fi rst part of the episode is on video — you can catch the final 10 minutes on Spotify!

💬 What we get into:
– His record-breaking career at Yeshiva University
– Life in the G League and adjusting to pro pace 🏀
– Playing in Israel and connecting with Jewish fans
– Dealing with attention, identity, and performance
– Navigating pro offseason workouts and showcases

🎧 Listen now on Spotify, YouTube, Apple Podcasts & more
📲 Follow @thebaseline.podcast across all platforms ❤️ Like, subscribe & let us know your thoughts on Ryan’s journey

Image Credits: Shali Bernstein

Embracing the Wisdom in Anxiety and Trauma with Galit Levin

RAW

21/01/2025

Today on the show, we speak with Galit Levin, founder of the Kaden Association and Kaden College.

Galit is a yoga teacher, yoga therapy expert, and teacher of meditation and the philosophy of yoga. She leads workshops and retreats both in Israel and around the world.

In our conversation, we explore her belief that labeling difficult emotions like anxiety or trauma as “bad” does a disservice to the deep and natural wisdom they hold. Galit shares her perspective on how to view these emotions in a different light and how that shift can impact our lives for the better.

She also reflects on the year since October 7 and why it awakened a profound connection to Judaism.

Listen now and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube.

Image Credits: Anouk Lorie

Ep 13

The Bridge

20/01/2025

The best in indie Arabic music from all over the Arab world!

Image Credits: Yvonne Saba

Michael Polk: From Scrubbin “Tiles to Stackin” Piles

Startup Shuk

19/01/2025

Michael Polk, a visionary entrepreneur hailing from the resilient streets of Detroit, is the CEO and Founder of Stock Pal, Inc.

With an unwavering commitment to empowering individuals to take control of their financial data, Michael has become a champion for digital empowerment. His journey from waxing floors in Detroit to steering innovative fintech solutions is an inspiring testament to perseverance and ambition. Known for his mantra “Dream Bigger,” Michael is on a mission to reshape how we interact with financial technology, data privacy, and wealth creation.

Stock Pal

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Max Goldberg: Founder Brand and Content Creation

Startup Shuk

19/01/2025

Max is a product + sales leader, founder, and self-taught software engineer, featured in The Wall Street Journal, Inc. Magazine, TechCrunch, and more. After learning Apple’s Swift programming language on YouTube in 2015, he went on to exit his first app venture in 2017 (after half-a-dozen flopped games) and has since served ~1M total users in 140 countries. Max was one of the youngest CEOs to ever participate in the Techstars Accelerator and has raised/deployed millions in capital from strategic angels, UHNW family offices, and VCs. Experienced leader with a demonstrated track-record of going 0 to 1, Max has owned a 7-figure P&L, built/recruited amazing teams, and is a passionate storyteller.

HotDrop

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Gal Dalali: Aerospace Engineer Turned Tech Entrepreneur, Leading Innovations at Oversight

Startup Shuk

19/01/2025

Gal Dalali is the CEO & Founder of Oversight, a startup leveraging augmented reality to enhance collaboration among emergency response teams. Gal’s journey began at the Technion, where he graduated with honors in Aerospace Engineering. After a successful career working on advanced UAV technologies and image processing for top Israeli defense contractors, Gal ventured into entrepreneurship. We explore his transition from engineering to leading a tech startup, the challenges he faced along the way, and how Oversight is transforming life-saving operations through cutting-edge technology. Don’t miss this insightful conversation about innovation, resilience, and the future of emergency response.

Oversight

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KT Season 2 – Episode 7 – The Cocteau Twins Hour

Kick-Tracks

15/01/2025

This episode of Kick-Tracks Season 2 features songs from the band, The Cocteau Twins, with a combination of early and later works. More artist-centered hours coming soon…

The playlist with all titles of songs and names of the artists featured can be accessed through the link or on Instagram (@kick_tracks):

https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/kick-tracks-season-2-cocteau-twins-hour/pl.u-XkD01NRHDqgljXL

Click the link to access a full transcript of Episode 7:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1aOcnF7yf2aUQGXVmn9dRKclCB_n_EllyNXeuQt8JRk8/edit?tab=t.t49mxabiesv1#bookmark=id.dkxj3qsh1jyl

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Abe Kuhn – Coaching, Strategy and the Israeli Grind | The Baseline S2 Ep 9

The Baseline

14/01/2025

In this episode of The Baseline, we chop it up with Abe Kuhn — trainer, tactician, and current coach with Maccabi Raanana 🧠🏀. Abe breaks down the ins and outs of coaching in Israel, his approach to developing players, and how his journey shaped the basketball mind he brings to the sidelines today.

This one’s for the real hoop junkies — strategy talk, high-pressure coaching moments, and deep insight into what it takes to grow the game overseas.

💬 What we talk about:
– Coaching for Maccabi Raanana 🇮🇱
– In-game adjustments and strategy talk 📊
– The mental side of player development 🧠
– Pressure moments and leadership from the bench 🎯
– How Israeli basketball is evolving 🔄

🎧 Listen now on Spotify, YouTube, Apple Podcasts & more. 👉 Listen here
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Image Credits: Shali Bernstein

Ep 12

The Bridge

13/01/2025

The best in indie Arabic music from all over the Arab world!

Image Credits: Yvonne Saba

Memetic Warfare: The Digital Frontline of Extremism

(Un)masking the Threat

09/01/2025

In this episode of ICT’s (Un)masking the Threat, Dr. Ariel Koch, a Research Fellow at the International Institute for Counter-Terrorism (ICT) and the Director of Violent Extremism Research at ActiveFence, explores the rising phenomenon of memetic warfare. From the evolution of the paraglider meme used by Hamas and neo-Nazi groups to the strategies extremists employ to spread their messages, Dr. Koch reveals how memes have become powerful tools for recruitment and propaganda. The discussion also highlights counter-meme efforts and actionable steps individuals can take to combat this digital form of radicalization.

Image Credits: Gal Rapaport