Being Bukharian, Jewish, and Loud with Natan Badalov

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The Gabi Koyenov Podcast - The Official Podcast of The Men's Therapy Studio

Gabi Koyenov

40 episodes

4 days ago

I’m Gabi Koyenov, a therapist and storyteller, diving into life's mysteries and the human journey. Growing up on the streets of Queens has taught me to have lots of heart and cunning. Raised by immigrant parents that valued education, when it was time to go to high school, I went to a private jewish school I was not ready for. The culture-shock made me fascinated by why people are different. I began devouring every YouTube video on the subject like a hungry lion cub. This, and working with my own high school counselor lit a fire in me. I quickly became the go to guy for anyone needing help.

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Being Bukharian, Jewish, and Loud with Natan Badalov

The Gabi Koyenov Podcast - The Official Podcast of The Men's Therapy Studio

1 hour 32 minutes 21 seconds

1 week ago

Being Bukharian, Jewish, and Loud with Natan Badalov

In this bold and insightful episode of The Gabi Koyenov Podcast, I’m joined by Natan Badalov—a rising Bukharian Jewish comedian—whose unique voice tackles comedy, culture, and community head-on. We dive into his journey as a Bukharian navigating the world of stand-up, the lack of authentic Jewish representation in media, and the racism and classism he’s encountered even within Jewish spaces.Natan doesn’t shy away from tough conversations. We explore generational nihilism, the challenges of modern Jewish dating, class warfare, and the use of media distraction to avoid deeper issues. He also reflects on the comedic grind, dating a rabbi during COVID, and the power of using humor to make sense of identity, politics, and pain.The episode wraps with personal reflections on faith, parenting, healing, and the responsibility of artists to speak truth and empower youth. Whether you’re drawn to comedy, cultural commentary, or conversations that push boundaries, this episode brings laughter, depth, and plenty of real talk.Connect with Natan!Youtube - @natanbadalov Watch his Comedy Special - https://youtu.be/j4_As3F37Kw?si=bwxgeb0TsCY0fVYuInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/natanbadalov/#Connect with Gabi!Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/journey_with_gabi/Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/2SoydqNskaV9wOra0Yh6Z3?si=d1891df9a822414cBook a session!The Men's Therapy Studiohttps://themenstherapystudio.com/00:00 Introduction and The Unique Journey of a Bukharian Comedian01:43 Challenges of Jewish Representation in Media04:52 Experiences of Racism and Classism in Jewish Communities10:59 The Struggles of Jewish Dating19:00 Generational Perspectives and Nihilism26:29 Political Opinions and Social Commentary33:18 The Trans Issue Debate34:00 Occupy Wall Street and Media Distraction35:31 Class Warfare and Distraction Tactics38:48 The Struggle of the Middle Class39:56 Dating a Rabbi During COVID43:25 The Challenges of Stand-Up Comedy48:37 The Journey to Becoming a Comedian01:03:02 Struggles in Comedy01:03:52 A Community of Comedians01:04:34 Teaching and Encouraging Youth01:05:44 Religious Observations and Critiques01:08:01 Cultural and Religious Identity01:12:34 Generational Differences and Parenting01:25:12 Personal Reflections and Healing01:30:11 Upcoming Shows and Final Thoughts