About this episode
This week on Unorthodox: ‘Funny Girl’ casting shakeups, letters from camp, and more. Our Jewish guest this week is Michael Uslan , who produced the Batman films. He talks with us about comic books as literature, and what makes Batman different from other superheroes. Our Gentile of the Week is Iranian-American comedian and “ Fake the Nation ” podcast host Negin Farsad . She tells us about being mistaken for a Jew and shares her upcoming projects. We want to hear from you! Take our listener survey and be entered to win a Russ & Daughters gift card: tabletm.ag/survey2022 We’re looking for contestants on our kids game show podcast Hebrew School! Do you know a curious kid aged 7-12 who wants to be challenged with fun Jewish quizzes and games? Go to tabletm.ag/hebrewschool for more information and to apply. Send us emails and voice memos at unorthodox@tabletmag.com, or leave a voicemail at our listener line: (914) 570-4869. Remember to tell us who you are and where you’re calling from. Subscribe to our weekly newsletter to get new episodes, photos, and more. Join our Facebook group , and follow Unorthodox on Twitter and Instagram . Get a behind-the-scenes look at our recording sessions on our YouTube channel . Find out about our upcoming events at tabletmag.com/unorthodoxlive . Want to book us for a live show or event in your area, or partner with us in some other way? Email Tanya Singer at tsinger@tabletmag.com . Unorthodox is produced by Tablet Studios. Check out all of our podcasts at tabletmag.com/podcasts .