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Dec 2023
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Hanukkah & Round and Round w/ Eric Silve...

Multitude
About this episode

A time loop Hallmark Hanukkah movie? Do we really need to say more? We do, we say more for like an hour, joined by senior Jewish correspondent Eric Silver to discuss the new movie, Round & Round!

Content Warning: This episode contains conversations about or mentions of anti-semitism, house fires, war, animal sacrifice, religious persecution, sex, ableism, and racism.


Guest

Eric Silver is the Head of Creative at Multitude, an independent podcast collective and production studio in Brooklyn. He’s produced 11 podcasts that have racked up tens of millions of downloads, and developed many more, characterized by strong, original structures and thriving communities. He is also a writer, game designer, and teacher. Catch him every week on the actual play TTRPG show Join the Party, the games advice podcast Games and Feelings, and the madcap game show about your favorite things, Tell Me About It


Housekeeping

- Recommendation: This week, Amanda recommends JFREJ!

- Books: Check out our previous book recommendations, guests’ books, and more at https://spiritspodcast.com/books

- Call to Action: Check out Multitude’s newest member show, Big Game Hunger!


Sponsors

- BetterHelp is an online therapy service. Get 10% off your first month at https://betterhelp.com/spirits

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- Volante Design, makers of some of the most badass clothing there is. Get 10% off your order with code spirits at https://volantedesign.us


Find Us Online

- Website & Transcripts: https://spiritspodcast.com

- Patreon: https://patreon.com/spiritspodcast

- Merch: https://spiritspodcast.com/merch

- Instagram: https://instagram.com/spiritspodcast

- Twitter: https://twitter.com/spiritspodcast

- Tumblr: https://spiritspodcast.tumblr.com

- Goodreads: https://goodreads.com/group/show/205387


Cast & Crew

- Co-Hosts: Julia Schifini and Amanda McLoughlin

- Editor: Bren Frederick

- Music: Brandon Grugle, based on "Danger Storm" by Kevin MacLeod

- Artwork: Allyson Wakeman

- Multitude: https://multitude.productions


About Us

Spirits is a boozy podcast about mythology, legends, and folklore. Every episode, co-hosts Julia and Amanda mix a drink and discuss a new story or character from a wide range of places, eras, and cultures. Learn brand-new stories and enjoy retellings of your favorite myths, served over ice every week, on Spirits.

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