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Chosen Links by Boaz - The Podcast!

Chosen Links by Boaz - The Podcast!

Written by: Boaz Hepner
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Welcome to the audio podcast of Boaz's YouTube Channel, now available for your on-the-go listening pleasure!


A unique show/podcast which feels like a dinner party with friends. Boaz Hepner gathers a diverse range of guests for a fun, informal conversation over Zoom on a given topic.


The world today has too much talking, & not enough listening. The show's mission is to bring people who are normally seen in different algorithms into one Zoom room and let them enjoy a friendly and lively conversation. Each episode brings together five to fifteen guests – Jewish and non-Jewish, liberals and conservatives, artists, actors, musicians, authors, journalists, politicians and more – to discuss a broad range of topics, from TV show reunions to the Abraham Accords to parenthood to disability awareness. Everyone can speak freely, listen, and even interrupt each other, just as if they were at a dinner party.


The first episode featured pro-Israel comedians, including Tiffany Haddish and Judy Gold. Another was about organ donation, featuring an NBA champion and a winner of CBS’s Survivor. A 9/11 community episode included a long conversation with actor Gary Sinise. There are topics for everyone, whether they want to discuss politics or, more personally, their families and careers. It’s engaging to watch, fun to be part of, and often leads to meaningful new connections and networking among guests. Most importantly, both guests and the audience leave the conversation with a more diverse social media feed, new people to follow, and newfound perspectives they might never have encountered inside their usual algorithm.


"Chosen Links" is published in RealClearPolitics, has its own section in the Jewish Journal, and is all over his social media. Please like, subscribe, and follow him online!


To read more about Boaz, he was profiled here:

https://voyagela.com/interview/rising-stars-meet-boaz-hepner-of-los-angeles/

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Episodes
  • "Chosen Links by Boaz" - Ep 19 9/11 (Part Two)

    "Chosen Links by Boaz" - Ep 19 9/11 (Part Two)
    Sep 10 2026

    (EDITOR NOTE - This episode was filmed on 07/22/26)


    If episode one was the brain of this two-part 9/11 series, episode two is the heart. Both are crucial to watch, and each is vital to help ensure you and your children never forget.


    And the last 90 minutes CANNOT be missed; it is absolutely riveting.



    Joining Boaz on the episode:

    Alan Gerson - NY City Council 2002-2009

    Anne-Marie Principe - Survivor

    Christopher Shays - Congress 1987-2009

    Debora Jackson - Salvation Army Responder

    Frank Shane - K-9 Disaster Relief

    Gordon Haberman - 9/11 Family

    Jeannie Kelly - NYPD Responder

    Jeff McCauley - 9/11 National Memorial Trail Alliance

    John Ryan - NYPD Responder

    Joseph Kornhoff - Pentagon Memorial Fund

    Kathy Dillaber - 9/11 Family, Pentagon

    Ken Feinberg - Victim Compensation Fund

    Mariama James - Survivor, Activist

    Michael Barasch - Barasch & McGarry

    Michael O'Connell - FDNY Responder

    Joseph Potasnik - Chief Chaplain of FDNY

    Rachel Crawford - 9/11 Family, FDNY

    Richard Palmer - Department of Coorections Responder

    Shaya Gutleizer - FDNY Responder

    Stephanie Landau - VOICES Project Director

    Steven Bucci - Colonel ret, Pentagon

    Terry Strada - 9/11 Families United

    Tom Canavan - Survivor

    Tyler Ann Zadroga - Daughter of NYPD James Zadgroa


    0:04:07 - Boaz finishes opening, and everyone starts giving their story. Debora Jackson first.

    0:06:54 - Boaz explains how threre's another John Ryan one episode later.

    0:09:10 - John Ryan

    0:11:30 - Kathy Dillaber

    0:14:08 - Jeannie Kelly

    0:17:08 - Tom Canavan

    0:18:24 - Gordon Haberman

    0:20:57 - Tyler Ann Zadroga

    0:22:43 - Terry Strada

    0:24:40 - Shaya Gutleizer

    0:25:40 - Rabbi Joseph Potasnik

    0:27:52 - Christopher Shays

    0:31:56 - Richard Palmer

    0:34:37 - Jeff McCauley

    0:35:39 - Michael Barasch

    039:22 - Michael O'Connell

    0:45:48 - Josephs Kornhoff

    0:49:57 - Rachael Crawford

    0:54:08 - Alan Gerson

    0:59:12 - Mariama James

    1:04:42 - Ann-Marie Principe

    1:08:40 - Alan Gerson reconnects with Ann-Marie Principe

    1:11:04 - Frank Shane

    1:19:02 - Stepnanie Landau

    1:23:51 - Dr. Steven Bucci

    1:27;28 - Discussion about if people gained or lost faith from this.

    1:28:40 - Ken Feinberg

    1:36:45 - Ann-Marie Principe

    1:40:30 - Debora Jackson

    1:42:46 - Tyler Ann-Zadroga

    1:45:25 - Rabbi Joseph Potasnik

    1:48:04 - Frank Shane

    1:51:40 - Kathy Dillaber

    1:53:53 - Michael Barasch

    2:00:13 - Mariama James

    2:09:38 - Richard Palmer

    2:15:42 - Jeannie Kelly

    2:20:33 - Frank Shane

    2:23:30 - I ask if the collective grief feel supportive? Ken Feinberg answers

    2:26:11 - Dr. Steven Bucci tells his dramatic story about the Pentagon that day and addresses conspiracy theories

    2:33:37 - Joseph Kornhoff & Kathy Dillaber

    2:34:55 - Dr. Steven Bucci says goodbye

    2:35:33 - Richard Palmer says goodbye

    2:38:27 - Alan Gerson says goodbye

    2:43:37 - Boaz apologizes for earlier comments about conspiracy theories

    2:45:27 - Terry Strada says goodbye

    2:49:40 - Stephanie says goodbye

    2:56:07 - Ken Feinberg says goodbye

    2:58:54 - Joseph Kornhoff says goodbye

    3:02:02 - Rachel Crawford says goodbye

    3:04:37 - The topic changes to health and resources

    3:09:05 - Ann-Marie Principe addresses this as she loses her voice.

    3:16:57 - https://www.aha-us.org/

    3:19:26 - Deb Jackson speaks

    3:21:36 - Jeannie Kelly interjects

    3:28:00 - Shaya Gutleizer says goodbye, brings up Holocaust Survivors

    3:32:16 - Jeff McCauley says goodbye


    DO NOT MISS THE NEXT HALF HOUR!

    3:37:40 - Tyler Ann Zadroga explaining her crying

    3:41:07 - Gordon Haberman says goodbye

    3:44:48 - Boaz discusses how important Gordon was to Kathy Dillaber's joining

    3:51:33 - Gordon, Tom Canavan and Kathy Dillaber speak to each other

    4:01:52 - Frank Shane speaks

    4:11:24 - Mariama James says goodbye

    4:19:47 - Tom Canavan says goodbye

    4:22:05 - We heard negatives about the WTC Health Program so give us resources

    4:26:55 - Jeannie Kelly answers

    4:33:58 - Deb Jackson replies

    4:39:14 - Final words. Deb Jackson first

    4:41:09 - Kathy Dillaber

    4:45:48 - Jeannie Kelly

    4:53:05 - Tyler Ann Zadroga explains how hard this all was for her to be on

    5:00:26 - Tyler Ann wants people to reach out to her!

    5:05:11 - Boaz gives a final summation

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    5 hrs and 13 mins
  • "Chosen Links by Boaz" - Ep 19 9/11 (Part One)

    "Chosen Links by Boaz" - Ep 19 9/11 (Part One)
    Sep 3 2026
    (EDITOR NOTE: This episode was filmed on 07/19/26. 9/11 family member Mike Burke joined the show last minute, and was accidentally not included in the credits. The show apologizes for this careless error, and we appreciate Mr. Burke for joining, and helping to honor his brother FDNY Captain Billy Burke)A message from Boaz:With the 25th anniversary of 9/11 fast approaching, I knew it was high time to bring everyone back together into the same room, to learn and remember what the community actually consists of.Survivors and First Responders. Those are likely what you first think of. If I say "9/11 Survivor," your mind will go to those who got out of the World Trade Center that day. But did you realize that the entire neighborhood are Survivors, too? Both legally and medically, they were breathing the same air, have developed the same debilitating illnesses, and suffer from ongoing PTSD. There are so many more Survivors than you know.My goal was simple, yet incredibly challenging. For the 25th anniversary, I intended to get the ENTIRE community represented together in the same Zoom space, having a long conversation about their memories, their loved ones, and the physical and mental repercussions that they suffer through to this day.In doing so, this idea of having my usual 15 people grew to 46 different people I knew needed a voice. So I created two different episodes, and we spoke for over 5 hours in each session. Politicians, Survivors, Responders, family members, the Pentagon, United 93—all of it was included. Plus Gary Sinise!So without further ado, I invite you to watch and SHARE this, because the world is most certainly breaking its promise to "never forget," and they deserve so much better.Joining Boaz:Kayla Bergeron - SurvivorTim Brown - FDNY ResponderMike Burke - 9/11 FamilyBrian Clark - SurvivorTeresa Davis - Former WTCHP Case ManagerJoJo Esposito - FDNY ResponderKen Feinberg - Victim Compensation FundMary Fetchet - VOICES Founder, 9/11 FamilyMichael Hingston - Blind SurvivorCarolyn Maloney - Congress 1923-2045Matthew McCauley - NYPD and Paramedic Responder,Jack McNamara - 9/11 FamilyJennifer McNamara - 9/11 FamilySol Moglen - FDNY Honorary Deputy ChiefJean O'Connor - FBI Evidence Response TeamThomas O'Connor - FBI Evidence Response TeamJill Pila - 9/11 FamilyBecky Rossman - Tuesday's PromiseJohn Ryan - WTC Task ForceGary Suson - 9/11 Museum WorkshopPatrick White - 9/11 Family United 93Marc Wilkenfeld - Physician Treating 9/11 Survivors & Responders0:04:34 - Boaz explains that everyone will introduce their 9/11 connections briefly:0:05:35 - Jennifer McNamara0:11:19 - Jack McNamara0:13:33 - Sol Moglen0:16:59 - Shout out to Port Authority Officer David Lim and his K-9 partner Sirius0:20:02 - Ken Feinberg0:23:13 - John Ryan0:35:25 - Mary Fetchet0:44:41 - JoJo Esposito0:46:12 - Becky Rossman0:47:50 - Brian Clark0:52:52 - Shout out to Stanley Praimnath0:55:32 - Tom O'Connor0:57:46 - Jean O'Connor1:01:40 - Patrick White1:07:07 - Kayla Bergeron1:12:02 - Ken Feinberg leaves, Teresa Davis speaks1:16:11 - Michael Hingson1:24:15 - Dr. Marc Wilkenfeld1:27:40 - Matthey McCauley1:22:46 - Mike Burke1:37:49 - Gary Suson1:39:53 - Tim Brown1:46:42 - Jill Pila1:49:01 - Boaz discusses people with incredible memories1:51:17 - Carolyn Maloney2:08:55 - Discussion begins2:58:17 - Mary leaves3:20:54 - Michael Hingson3:22:35 - John Ryan3:30:20 - Gary Sinise gets introduced 2 weeks later4:19:25 - Return to present day from the Gary Sinise conversation4:20:48 - What are resources for people and some of the ones most lacking?4:27:04 - Matt McCauley discuss the good and bad of the WTC Health Program5:09:08 - Patrick White gives last words5:13:07 - Last words by Sol Moglen5:22:47 - Michael Hingson5:28:08 - Baseball conversation begins5:29:20 - Kayla Bergeron5:38:22 - Teresa Davis5:43:47 - Jean & Tom O'Connor5:48:26 - A message to the rest of the 9/11 community5:49:17 - Michael Hingson offers to read us a poem5:52:20 - Boaz wraps things up​ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    5 hrs and 56 mins
  • "Chosen Links by Boaz" - Ep 16 Jewish Matchmaking: The Reunion

    "Chosen Links by Boaz" - Ep 16 Jewish Matchmaking: The Reunion
    Aug 9 2026

    (EDITOR NOTE - This episode was filmed on 08/24/25)

    Boaz gathered 14 members of the cast and crew from the Aleeza Ben Shalom Netflix show "Jewish Matchmaking," and it was so much fun!


    Someone came out publicly. Someone else told us he was planning to propose! A really fun reunion.


    Joining Boaz Hepner on the show:

    Benjamin Bakondi - Stem Cell Scientist

    Aleeza Ben Shalom - The Jewish Matchmaker, Coach, Author

    Dani Bergman - Entrepeneur, Founder of Club Allenby

    Evan Carmusin - Bar and Bat Mitzvah DJ

    Shaun Civin - CPA, Flooring Contractor, Entrepeneur

    Noah Del Monte - Entrepeneur, Sales Leader

    Ryan Green - Special Education Teacher

    Harmonie Krieger - TV Personality, Dating Coach, Matchmaker

    Karin Lang - Sexual Abuse Attorney

    Nakysha Osadchey - Information Technologies and Hospitality

    Ronit Polin - Producer, Writer, Director

    Pamela Rae Schuller - Comedian, Speaker, Disability Advocate

    Cindy Seni - CEO Cindy Seni Consulting, Content Creator

    Dean Slotar - Executive Producer


    0:02:20 - Introductions

    0:07:31 - The conversation begins! Aleeza speaks.

    0:08:52 - Who's spoken to each other since the show finished filming?

    0:09:24 - A reveal about Dani and Karin and Ori behind the scenes.

    0:14:37 - Did Aleeza continue to play matchmaker after the show?

    0:17:12 - Harmonie talks to Ben and Aleeza.

    0:20:29 - Ryan talks about meeting his wife via Hinge.

    0:22:13 - How does someone single and Jewish today navigate with the apps?

    0:28:10 - Boaz tells a story about Aleeza.

    0:29:37 - Harmonie discusses working on her dating app and how much she's learned.

    0:32:50 - Dean mentions David got married. Boaz brings up a cringe moment from his date with Dani.

    0:34:00 - Is your attraction for people strongly affected by personality? MANY answer.

    0:39:06 - Pamela arrives during the chat from a comedy show!

    0:40:05 - Are men more visual creatures and less flexibility with personality attraction?

    0:57:12 - Nakysha, your 2 dates were adorable. Evan speaks.

    1:03:40 - "No abs, no Cindy" LOL

    1:05:00 - Noah asks Boaz (me!) how he met his wife. Karin asks how we make our differences work.

    1:10:09 - Boaz brings up LGBTQ Jews which Dean then discusses.

    1:14:00 - Aleeza are you ever asked by the LGBTQ community to set them up?

    1:17:00 - Before leaving, Dean asks why it's important to people on the show to marry other Jews specifically?

    1:25:17 - Boaz clarifies about the marginalized communities not becoming allies with Jews over the years, leading to where we are today.

    1:28:40 - Evan comes out as bisexual on the show.

    1:32:56 - How did October 7th affect how people would want to date or be on the show?

    1:34:16 - People want a season 2, Netflix!

    1:36:56 - Dean says goodbye, and then Ronit says goodbye.

    1:45:10 - Dani says goodbye.

    1:51:19 - Karin says goodbye.

    1:58:30 - Noah drops a bomb - he's looking for a ring! (No longer a secret!)

    2:06:38 - A superfan has questions for Harmonie.

    2:09:18 - Harmonie talks about her father and what she's really been wanting from life.

    2:21:40 - Is it harder or easier to match up in Israel?

    2:25:00 - Rabbi Yonah asks if anyone has used a spiritual coach to help marry?

    2:28:28 - Aleeza clarifies what she means about soulmates.

    2:30:33 - Flatbush Girl and Rabbi Leo Dee have their questions asked.

    2:32:17 - Final thoughts from everyone starting with Evan.

    2:47:37 - Boaz wraps up.


    #Netflix #JewishMatchmaking #AleezaBenShalom #CindySeni #HarmonieKrieger #DaniBergman #LoxClub #ClubAllenby #ComingOut #Engagement #Proposal #Reunion

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    2 hrs and 50 mins
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