In this episode of Storied, host Benji Rosenzweig sits down with Jonah Platt — actor, Broadway performer, musician, and Jewish community advocate — for an inspiring and deeply personal conversation that bridges music, identity, and purpose.
Benji shares the serendipitous story of how he discovered Jonah’s work on Instagram and went down a “45-minute rabbit hole” into his incredible career — from Broadway stages to heartfelt Jewish advocacy after October 7. Together, they explore the power of storytelling, faith, and rediscovering your voice in a changing world.
Then, they dive headfirst into Beatles history — revisiting A Hard Day’s Night, Help!, and the visionary filmmakers like Richard Lester, Walter Shenson, and Bud Ornstein who brought the Fab Four from concert halls to the silver screen. Jonah opens up about how discovering The Beatles at age nine changed his life, inspired him to play guitar, and even shaped his creative path as a performer and musician.
From Paul McCartney’s iconic Hofner bass to the cinematic innovation that helped invent the modern music video, this episode blends pop culture, nostalgia, and personal growth in one unforgettable conversation.
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Credits:
Host and Executive Producer: Benji Rosenzweig.
Producer: Ryan Storm
Editing: Andrea Rizzuto
Production and Project Management: Eric Nelson - Hello@Storied.Show
Booking by Leanne Deutsch of 16 Mile Talent Leanne@16mile.com
Design: Tessa Hewitt
Research by Avishai Bauman
Music was recorded by Evan Sherman
The song was written by Benji's late father, Rabbi Yosil Rosenzweig, as the original opening of the song that he wrote for the diaspora Yeshiva band, Pitchu Li
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