About this episode
Jake Donnelly joins Something For Everybody this week. Jake is a former sports broadcaster and American-Israeli citizen who works in the Jewish nonprofit world with the goal of fixing the broken Jewish activism system. In this conversation, we explore a range of topics from wrestling and storytelling to the complexities of masculinity and the impact of recent global events. We discuss the importance of understanding wrestling as a narrative art form, the need for simplicity in storytelling, and the evolving definition of masculinity in today's society. The conversation takes a serious turn as we reflect on the events of October 7th, discussing the implications of war and morality, and the path to peace. We conclude with a lighter note on baseball, emphasizing the need for tradition in the sport. - Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction and Personal Updates 03:01 Becoming Father 05:45 Family Background and Aspirations 08:59 Navigating Loss and New Beginnings 12:00 The Role of Responsibility in Masculinity 14:53 Confidence and the Jewish Community 18:09 Traditional Values and American Identity 20:57 The Importance of First Principles 24:07 Morality in Storytelling: Heroes and Villains 26:54 Wrestling as a Reflection of Life 30:04 Current Wrestling Trends and Storytelling 36:18 The Journey from Wrestling to Life Lessons 39:10 Understanding Wrestling as Storytelling 41:44 The Importance of Simplicity in Storytelling 43:33 Redefining Masculinity in Modern Society 50:11 Reflections on October 7th and Its Impact 59:34 War, Morality, and the Path to Peace - See discounts for all the products I use and recommend: https://everybodyspod.com/deals/ - Shop For Everybody Use code SFE10 for 10% OFF 👉 https://shopforeverybody.com/ - AMARE GLOBAL: The Mental Wellness Company – On a mission to create a holistic mental wellness platform of products, programs, and people. - Go to https://www.amare.com/155249/en-us/ for $10 off your next order. (use code: EVERYBODY) - Jake’s Links: X: https://x.com/RedWhiteBlueJew YT: https://www.youtube.com/@RedWhiteBlueJew - Get my free guide of 4 things to quit to transform your life here: https://aaronmachbitz.com/quit/ - To support me on Patreon (thank you): https://www.patreon.com/AaronMachbitz (Recorded on March 25th, 2025) Edited by Ben Rogerson (@BenRogerson_) Intro music by Residual Audio (Residualaudio.com) - Episodes You Might Enjoy: #320 - Exploring Youth Identity, Gender Affirming Care & Mental Health - Sasha Ayad, LPC https://everybodyspod.com/ayad/ #338 - How to Create a Life You Are Excited About - Joanna Horton McPherson https://everybodyspod.com/joanna/ - Get in touch: iG: https://www.instagram.com/AaronMachbitz X: https://x.com/AaronMachbitz Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AMachbitz/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AaronMachbitz Email: https://www.aaronmachbitz.com/contact/