Sam Silverman—aka @BagelAmbassador—left the world of finance to build a bagel empire and uncover the deeper story behind this iconic Jewish food. He shares the surprising history of New York bagels, how the bagel industry has evolved, and, most importantly, why blueberry bagels are the worst. Support our work: buymeacoffee.com/peoplejewwannaknowWhat We Discuss: 00:00 Intro & Episode Agenda02:19 From Finance to Bagels?!08:24 Sam's trip to Poland10:40 Sam's Jewish upbringing12:19 What is the bagel history of NYC? 17:19 How has bagel culture changed post-pandemic19:50 How Margarita waited almost an hour for a bureka 24:11 Bagel-making classes in Philly26:32 What's up with open-faced bagels? 28:30 Surprising piece of history about bagels 30:35 Sam's message to Jewish people 33:38 Lightning Round! 38:31 Closing Remarks & Guest Nomination