Talking Unfiltered | Meet Me Halfway To The Kerem | #10

Talking Unfiltered | Meet Me Halfway To The Kerem | #10

Kayla is back, and with her comes another semester at the Kayla Dating University. The girls dive into the wild world of dating in Tel Aviv, from men who ask women to meet them “halfway” for a first date, to guys who disappear all day and somehow still expect a romantic evening.They discuss the differences between Israeli and American dating culture, why curiosity is the most underrated dating skill, and whether women have become too independent for their own good. Kayla shares the unbelievable story of a man who begged for a second chance, promised not to end up on the podcast, and somehow managed to do exactly that within a few hours.Why are so many women dating men for their potential instead of who they actually are? Is being on dating apps really “double dipping”? And what happens when a guy confidently describes his English level as “ABC, CFD”?

Hezi Hezi | #9

What does it mean to feel half-and-half in every room you walk into? In this episode, Marielle and Shay are joined by Zoe Manor for a conversation about growing up between cultures, languages, mentalities, and identities. From awkward American small talk versus brutal Israeli honesty, to dating, humor, family dynamics, and the constant feeling of being “too much” of one thing and “not enough” of the other, the girls unpack the strange beauty of living life in-between. Zoe shares what it’s like being both Israeli and American, and how that duality shaped the way she moves through the world.

Sparkles, Signs & Main Character Energy | #8

What makes life feel magical again when everything around you feels chaotic? In this episode, Marielle and Shay dive into the art of being “whimsical”, from edible glitter on watermelon and disco-ball dance parties during missile attacks, to crystals, guardian angels, angel numbers, and the very Jewish experience of trying to romanticize life in Tel Aviv during wartime. The girls discuss why being spiritual doesn’t have to look a certain way, why cringe might actually be freedom, and how Israelis somehow make being weird feel cool. Shay opens up about the signs she believes the universe sends her, while Marielle explains why logic simply “doesn’t make sense” to her brain. Can math be whimsical? Is retail therapy a spiritual practice? Why are Israelis so shameless? And how do you stay playful when the world feels terrifying? All this and more in this week’s episode

From Survival Mode to "Normal" Life | #7

After a long break, Shai and Marielle return to the studio for an honest, unfiltered conversation about the jarring transition from war to everyday routine. They explore the mental toll of living in a country where "resilience" is often the only option and discuss how the system's shock leads to some truly unhinged—yet relatable—coping mechanisms.

Cool girl Judaism | #6

In an episode taped before the latest conflict with Iran, Marielle and Shay discuss why American Jews find Judaism charming, while secular Israelis (sometimes) find it intimidating. Is a reform Bat Mitzvah with a golden kippah legit? And what about reading Tehillim while wearing a bikini on the beach? Marielle shares her experience in Israel as a patrilineal Jew that isn’t recognized as Jewish by the Rabanut establishment, and Shay opens up about her own experience with religiosity (including the differences between her parents) and its evolution through her meetings with Olim. Why did Hashem break up Marielle and her boyfriend? Do all jews in the diaspora go bald? And what does Shay think about American classifications regarding race? All this and more in this week’s episode.