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Reel Schmooze Explores Oscars, Recipes, and Jewish Themes

2/14/2026

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Story summary

The Reel Schmooze hosts Amanda Borschel-Dan and Jordan Hoffman discuss actress Odessa A’zion from "Marty Supreme".
They read a listener's cottage cheese-themed email.
They provide a recipe for pickling lemons.
They highlight the Israeli student film The Butcher’s Stain, nominated for an Oscar for Best Short Film, and Hoffman assesses its chances.
They analyze Spike Lee’s 2018 film BlacKkKlansman, noting its unexpected Jewish themes, and Ari Schlacht produces the podcast, which is available on various platforms.

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Story summary

The Reel Schmooze hosts Amanda Borschel-Dan and Jordan Hoffman discuss actress Odessa A’zion from "Marty Supreme".
They read a listener's cottage cheese-themed email.
They provide a recipe for pickling lemons.
They highlight the Israeli student film The Butcher’s Stain, nominated for an Oscar for Best Short Film, and Hoffman assesses its chances.
They analyze Spike Lee’s 2018 film BlacKkKlansman, noting its unexpected Jewish themes, and Ari Schlacht produces the podcast, which is available on various platforms.