Melissa Weisz and Leah Forster are back on the couch in Raye's sublet in Brooklyn (that's why it's such bad video quality - sorry)! We have *amazing* yenta about:- Raye's engagement party (that Melissa and Leah were both at!)- Jojo Siwa Kath Drama (yay lesbian tiktok!)- Our Red flags- Modi's post-comedy show pesach program drama!!- Are we just looking for external validation when we create?- Raye keeping charedi shabbat - Coming out as crypto bros- Is letting Hashem in your marriage freaky?Uncut and bonus episodes: https://www.patreon.com/yentaLeah Forster: https://www.instagram.com/leahforsterMelissa Weisz: https://www.instagram.com/melissaweiszRaye Schiller: https://www.instagram.com/rayeschiller Antonia Lassar: https://www.instagram.com/antonialastar

[00:00:00-00:01:45] Open relationships and personal growth.[00:04:06] JoJo Siwa's relationship dynamics.[00:09:06] JoJo Siwa's public scrutiny.[00:14:48] Red flags in relationships.[00:15:24] Importance of having hobbies.[00:20:07] Capitalism and personal finance.[00:23:35] Equal opportunity in crypto.[00:30:00] Modi's acceptance in comedy.[00:32:12] Balancing social media and self.[00:34:33] Coddle culture's impact on youth.[00:39:00] Family support in queer identities.[00:44:03] Secrecy vs. privacy in relationships.[00:46:55] Religion and intimacy boundaries.[00:51:19] Balancing faith and culture.[00:54:40] LGBTQ Jewish gala experience.[00:56:28] Gay couples and halachic laws.[01:02:42] Injustices in religious matchmaking.[01:03:34] Body image in matchmaking.[01:08:40] Cohabitation before marriage perspectives.[01:10:29] Marriage and personal choices.

You know Elana Arian's music from every Jewish summer camp and Reform synagogue, but did you also know she's the most charming hilarious Jewish power lesbian????? We're obsessed with Elana, and go check out her new album that comes out May 9, 2025!

We Yenta about:

- Jewish music hot takes

- Gay NYC Jewish gossip

- How Elana fell in love with a cantor (!!!)

- Debbie Friedman lore

- Even more Debbie Friedman lore

Announcement! You're invited to take part in the Yenta Matchmaking Experiment!! If you want to be matched with a potential date from the Yenta listener universe, you can submit your profile now! We'll be releasing Patreon episodes of "Yenta Matchmaking" where we go in detail behind the scenes of the matchmaking process. More info here:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd7TuxHM4DOMN_xfEDkfdhjE9EHjMH7mIoBlFu2N7sQEDiQyg/viewform?usp=dialog

Elana Arian: https://elanaarian.com/

Raye Schiller: https://www.instagram.com/rayeschiller

Antonia Lassar: https://www.instagram.com/antonialastar

Uncut and bonus episodes: https://www.patreon.com/yenta

Timestamps

0:00 - Intro

7:43 - Modern Jewish music gossip

12:56 - Debbie Friedman lore

17:55 - Growing up at a Jewish summer camp

23:04 - How Debbie Friedman turned Elana into a Jewish musician

33:40 - Incredible Jewish lesbian power couple gossip

54:25 - Matzah minute

105 - Report from the Debbie Friedman school of sacred music

When we told folks that Bri Giger (Netflix Is A Joke, UCB, professional DJ) was coming on the pod, everyone had the exact same reaction: I LOVE HER!! We’re so honored that Bri agreed to come on the pod and ruin her reputation. Total mensch.

We Yenta about:

• Nonmonagamy in LA: Your GF making out with your ex-GF

• Bri’s SNL audition! What a legend!

• Bri is the hottest DJ in LA. Like seriously. She’s a big deal.

• Surviving a queer LA breakup

• Bri wants to f*ck Moms Mabley

• Lesbians who secretly f*ck men

Bri Giger: https://www.instagram.com/brigiger/

Raye Schiller: https://www.instagram.com/rayeschiller

Antonia Lassar: https://www.instagram.com/antonialastar

Uncut and bonus episodes: https://www.patreon.com/yenta

(00:01:16) - Non-Monogamy in LA

(00:04:06) - Introduction of Guest Bri Giger

(00:08:51) - Auditioning for SNL and Character Work

(00:12:17) - DJing as a Full-Time Job and Audience Interactions

(00:13:35) - Balancing DJing and Comedy

(00:16:02) - Flirting and Interactions Post-Performances

(00:18:07) - Being Perceived as a Queer Icon

(00:20:38) - Healing From A Queer Breakup

(00:30:05) - Matzah Minute

(00:36:47) - Being A Nerd For Butts

(00:46:04) - Dating Dynamics Across Different Genders

(00:50:46) - Adjusting Behavior Based on Partner's Gender