Rabbi Eliyahu Jian

What does Kabbalah actually teach us about who we are, why we are here, and how we can live with greater purpose? On this episode of LivingYosh, Yosh sits down with Rabbi Eliyahu Jian — spiritual teacher, author, coach, and founder of The Kabbalah Ladder. They have a powerful conversation about Kabbalah, faith, purpose, personal growth, relationships, blessings, and bringing spirituality into everyday life. Rabbi Jian shares his perspective on making the wisdom of Kabbalah accessible to people who are searching for greater meaning and connection. Learn more and connect with Rabbi Eliyahu Jian: https://eliyahujian.com

Dr. Jonathan Donath

What can $1 a day really accomplish? For Dr. Jonathan Donath, one simple moment before Maariv became the beginning of something much bigger. Dr. Donath is a chiropractor and the founder of Daily Giving, an organization built around a simple but powerful idea: when thousands of people commit to giving just $1 every day, small acts of tzedakah can create an enormous collective impact. In this episode of LivingYosh, Dr. Donath shares the story behind Daily Giving — from the idea that came to him while putting a dollar into a tzedakah box, to launching with just 46 people, to the persistence it took to keep growing the movement. We talk about who Jonathan Donath was before becoming Dr. Donath, why he chose chiropractic care and a life of helping people, the moment the idea for Daily Giving was born, why he refused to let a day pass without finding another giver, tzedakah, consistency and the power of giving every day, emunah and seeing Hashem along the journey, and Jewish unity and bringing people together through giving. This conversation isn't really about one dollar. It's about what can happen when one small act of kindness becomes a daily habit — and thousands of people do it together. Learn more and join Daily Giving: https://dailygiving.org

Sam Favata

⚾ From College World Series Champion to Federal Prison — The Sam Favata Story. On this episode of LivingYosh, I sit down with Sam Favata for a raw conversation about extraordinary success, devastating mistakes, consequences, and rebuilding your life. Sam was a member of Cal State Fullerton's 1979 College World Series championship team and was later drafted by the Milwaukee Brewers. His professional baseball career took a devastating turn after he suffered a catastrophic head injury after being hit by a pitch. Years later, Sam's life took another dramatic turn when he became involved in a multimillion-dollar Ponzi scheme that ultimately led to federal prison. But this conversation goes much deeper than the headlines. We talk about growing up and discovering baseball, winning the 1979 College World Series, being drafted by the Milwaukee Brewers, the devastating baseball injury that changed his life, success and losing control, when he realized he had a serious problem, what happened when family and people close to him walked away, life inside federal prison, accountability, regret and forgiveness, rebuilding after losing almost everything, and Sam's message to anyone heading down a dangerous path. This isn't a conversation about excusing the past. It's about confronting it. Can someone be defined by the worst decisions they've ever made — or by what they choose to do afterward?

Sam Salz

Sam Salz never played organized football growing up — then he made the Texas A&M team as a walk-on, becoming the first known Orthodox Jewish player in NCAA Division I football. He opens up about chasing an 'impossible' dream, being openly Orthodox in SEC football, keeping Shabbat while playing for an Aggies program, the powerful meaning behind jersey #39 (the 39 melachot of Shabbat), what it felt like to finally step onto the field against New Mexico State in 2024, and how pursuing an extraordinary dream didn't mean sacrificing his faith. A conversation about faith, identity, resilience, and the courage to chase a dream without giving up who you are.

Chris CaresNone (Chris Campbell)

Meet Chris Campbell — better known as Chris CaresNone and “The Babka King.” We go beyond the viral food videos to meet the man behind the brand: his childhood, the neighborhood that shaped him, his evolving relationship with food, and the experiences that tested his strength and determination. We talk building a massive social media following, where “Hey, whatever city!” came from, becoming the Babka King, and his unexpected connection with Jewish food, culture and community — plus faith, resilience, and whether sharing food can bring people from different backgrounds together. And of course… BABKA. 👑

Eli Lebowicz

Jewish stand-up comedian Eli Lebowicz on his journey into comedy, finding his comedic voice, bombing on stage, Jewish audiences, and J-Sketch — plus a deeper conversation on the role of humor after October 7, whether laughter can help people heal during painful times, and how comedy can give us the strength to keep going. Finishes with a LivingYosh speed round.

Sebastian Cetina

Sebastian Cetina joins Yosh for a hilarious and personal conversation about the man behind the microphone — from his childhood and first kiss to more than two decades in stand-up comedy, impressions, bombing onstage, finding comedy in everyday people, and what it really takes to make a room full of strangers laugh. They also go beyond the jokes: what's been difficult about pursuing comedy, who makes HIM laugh, where he draws the line with a joke, and how he ultimately wants to be remembered — finishing with a rapid-fire speed round.

Koby Israelite

Yosh sits down with Koby Israelite, the Israeli-born composer, producer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist whose music crosses Jewish, Middle Eastern, Balkan, jazz, rock, punk and heavy metal. They explore Koby's childhood in Israel, his journey through music to London, discovering his unique sound, Jewish identity, humor, antisemitism, and the song that caught Yosh's attention: "Just Blame the Jews."

Grit Won't Quit

In this episode of the Grit Won't Quit podcast, Tom sits down with Yosh for a raw conversation about losing nearly everything and finding the strength to rebuild — covering the dramatic raid, frozen accounts, 12 days in jail, the impact on his family and business, and how faith, therapy, and community helped him keep moving forward and rebuild from what he calls 'negative zero.'

Uriel Maksumov

A deep conversation with Uriel Maksumov — founder of EnergyLuck, author of Awakening Your Inner Energy Intelligence, spiritual coach, meditation creator, and energy healer — about his journey, when he first realized people wanted to hear his voice, the biggest obstacles he's faced, energy, meditation, negativity, abundance, finding inner peace, discovering your purpose, and what it really means to help another human being heal.

Ari Fraser

An inspiring conversation with internationally recognized singer-songwriter, filmmaker, and storyteller Ari Fraser — covering his journey into music, finding purpose through faith, family and fatherhood, the stories behind his music, creativity and filmmaking, and advice for anyone searching for their passion.

Jason Cabello

An honest conversation with Jason Cabello — Music Industry Professional, Filmmaker, and Executive Director & Co-Founder of Elsewhere by Recovery Unplugged — about his personal recovery journey, lessons learned from rock bottom, how music became a path to healing, mental health, purpose, and why no one should ever lose hope.

Janine Stella

Janine Stella, founder of StellaMix Studios and the Podcast Queen, shares her journey from TV production to building one of South Florida's leading podcast production companies — plus her best advice for creators and entrepreneurs.

Rabbi Mendy Katz

A powerful Tisha B'Av conversation with Rabbi Mendy Katz of the Aleph Institute, exploring themes of prison, hope, and faith — finding meaning and resilience in the darkest of times.

Newsmax

Yosh Markell appears on Newsmax to discuss the escalating tensions between Iran and Israel, the strategic importance of the Strait of Hormuz, and what it means for the region and the world.

Avi Ciment

Avi Ciment shares powerful lessons on true strength, resilience, and faith in the face of life's hardest challenges.

Daniel Mael

A Murdered Supplier, a Stolen Goods Ring, and One Wrongfully Accused Family Man

Overcoming with Raf

Sruly Meyer

Sruly Meyer shares his inspiring journey from cooking in his home kitchen to managing 100 cooks as a kosher chef. A story of passion, faith, and perseverance in the culinary world.

Matthew Cox

Yosh shares his story of being wrongfully accused and labeled a '$20 million kingpin' on the Matthew Cox | Inside True Crime podcast.

Avi Ciment

Yosh sits down with his good friend and mentor, Avi Ciment — author, AISH educator, and one of today's most sought-after Jewish speakers. Despite walking through unimaginable challenges, including his wife's battle with breast cancer, damage to his singing voice, and his son's brain tumor, Avi transformed suffering into purpose. He shares how faith brought him closer to Hashem instead of further away, and why our greatest struggles can become the foundation of who we're meant to be.

Yitz

Yosh is honored to welcome Yitz — an IDF hero, friend, and passionate advocate for Israel. They discuss courage, faith, and resilience, including Yitz's harrowing experience being ambushed under fire at the start of the war. Beyond his service, Yitz is a respected wine expert and founder of The Wine Sniper, and he's currently training toward an iron man triathlon — proving that true strength means never stopping the pursuit of growth.

Nissim Black

In this powerful conversation, I sit down with Nissim Black—rapper, speaker, podcast host, and one of the most inspiring voices in the Jewish world today. We discuss his incredible journey from growing up in Seattle to embracing Orthodox Judaism, how faith transformed his life, the purpose behind his music, family, Israel, overcoming adversity, and how each of us can discover our own mission.

The Jewish Lens with Jonathan Rosen

Author Jonathan Rosen chats with Yosh Markell about the day in 2023 when police surrounded his car and arrested him, his time in prison, his reaffirmation to his faith, and much more. Yosh has been featured on Aish and Newsmax and is writing a book about his experiences.