Modern Day Philosophers with Daniel Lobell

Latest Episodes:

Manis Friedman and Thomas Nagel Oct 17, 2018

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Rabbi Manis Friedman comes over Daniel's house to discuss his new book "The Joy of Intimacy" and some philosophy from Thomas Nagel. The conversation covers his growing up in the Chabad movement and meeting with the esteemed Lubavitcher Rebbe of blessed memory, having Bob Dylan as a congregant of his synagogue and of course the subject of Intimacy.

Mendy Pellin and Carl Jung Sep 22, 2018

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Mendy Pellin talks with Daniel Lobell about what it's like to be one of the only Hassidic stand up comedians. They discuss performing for religious crowds, a funny story involving a holocaust survivor and philosophy from Carl Jung!

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Tony Hawk and Marcel Proust Sep 09, 2018

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Tony Hawk and Daniel Lobell sit down and discuss skateboarding, music, following your dreams, Hollywood and philosophy from Marcel Proust.

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Modern Day Philosophers Aug 21, 2018

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EPISODE 100! A LOOK BACK. (Featuring Maron, Burr, Bamford, Lewis Black and more) Aug 15, 2018

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Celebration of 100 episodes of Modern Day Philosophers with Daniel Lobell.

Featuring:

Matt Kirshen, Maria Bamford, Bill Burr, Lewis Black, Marc Maron, Carl Reiner, Jackie Mason, Doug Stanhope, Fred Armisen, Brian Regan, Mellisa Villasenior, George Wallace and Shelley Berman. Special appearance from Marc Frame.

Salvador Litvak and Adam Ferguson Jun 27, 2018

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Salvador Litvak the great writer, director and host of the Accidental Talmudist sits down with Danny to tell his story of immigrating from Chile, Umbrella Stabbings, Harvard rowing, bad performance art and Mexican weed. They also talk Judaim, the holocaust and of course about the philosopher Alex Fossella picked for them Adam Ferguson.

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George Wallace and Montesquieu May 24, 2018

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George Wallace and Danny Lobell sit down in an airport lounge near LAX and talk everything from politics to Seinfeld to being at Martin Luther King Jr.'s funeral.

Its the first episode of SEASON NINE!!

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Special Episode: Ralphie May; a journey through podcasts, stand up and life. Apr 12, 2018

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Ralphie May; a journey. In this episode I look back at my friendship with my comedy mentor, brother, boss and friend Ralphie May. You will hear old episodes of my various podcasts featuring me (Danny Lobell), David Kasten, Chris Iacono, Myka Fox, Andrew Schulz, Joe Materese, Justy Dodge, Lahna Turner, Dan Naturman, and of course the late and very great Ralphie May. I also make some calls to Skyler Stone, The Smash Brothers (Corey and Chad), Steve Lee, Billy Wayne Davis and my cousin Marc.

May Mr. May be with us all in some way always. Long live the memory of the great Ralphie May.

SEASON SEVEN WRAP UP SHOW with Danny and Alex Fossella Mar 31, 2018

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Alex Fossella and Danny Lobell meet up at the Washington Square Diner in New York City to discuss highlights from the past season and hopes and for the show going into Season Eight.

SEASON 8 WRAP UP SHOW with Danny and Alex Fossella Mar 31, 2018

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Alex Fossella and Danny Lobell recount their favorite highlights from the season!