Schmuckboys

About Schmuckboys

Schmuckboys is the hottest new jewish podcast in town. Hosted by the dynamic duo, Libby Shayo and Marla Friedson, this show will take you on a journey through the complexities of Jewish identity and how it affects our everyday lives. Whether you're a young professional trying to navigate your career path or struggling to find love in the Jewish dating world, this podcast is for you. Expect to hear juicy personal updates from the hosts about their dating lives and get insider tips from a diverse range of guests from various Jewish communities. So buckle up, grab a drink, and get ready for some real talk on all things Jewish, dating, career, social media, and more! This is "Schmuckboys," and we're bringing the heat. New episodes every other Wednesday! Brought to you by the Jewish Journal.

Publisher

Marla Friedson, Libby Shayo

Category

religion & spirituality · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

9 Nov 2021

Latest episode

10 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

64 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   10 Sept 2026

   Dating, DMs & Lie Detectors ft. Zach Margs

   This week on Schmuckboys, Marla and Libby give some brief life updates and then are joined by British Jewish comedian and content creator Zach Margs! Zach shares a relationship update and tells us about his new live dating show, Truth or Date, where singles date blindfolded before facing a lie detector test. We get into dating as a public figure, sliding into DMs, and whether being an online comedian helps or hurts your dating life. Zach also shares why dating and eventually marrying Jewish is important to him, plus his thoughts on the Jewish dating scenes in Tel Aviv, New York, and London. Zach breaks down some of the easiest ways to make a good impression on a date — be on time, make the reservation, ask questions, put your phone away, and most importantly, be a mensch. We also debate drinks vs. dinner, who should plan the date, and some major dating red flags. We talk about long-distance relationships, the pressure to find "your person," and how Zach balances dating with a growing comedy career. He also shares how one viral Tel Aviv waiter video helped launch his full-time comedy career. Finally, we put Zach through the Schmuckboys hot seat and answer the most important question of all: what exactly makes someone a Schmuckboy? Follow Zach Margs: Instagram & TikTok @zachmargs | YouTube @zach_margs

2. 

   13 Aug 2026

   Let Go & Let G-d ft. Elizabeth Sutton

   Libby and Marla share some updates about their summer and then get right into it with their guest, Elizabeth Sutton, an entrepreneur, mom, and proud Jewish powerhouse. Elizabeth kicks things off with a relationship update, opening up about getting back into the dating world after a difficult breakup, meeting someone new on Hinge, and why she's learned that connection, shared values, and emotional compatibility matter way more than looks, money, or status. She also gets real about dating as a divorced mom of two and why she now has very specific standards for who makes it into her dating pool. The conversation turns to Elizabeth's Jewish upbringing and her evolving relationship with faith. She shares what it was like growing up Modern Orthodox, how being pushed toward religion ultimately made her question it, and how she eventually developed her own personal relationship with God. She also talks about  how her faith has helped her navigate some of the hardest moments of her life. Elizabeth tells the unexpected story of how she became an artist after painting something for her son's nursery because she couldn't afford the art she originally wanted. What started as a way to make some money eventually became a full-blown career, and she explains how art has become both a business and a way to process trauma and bring the visions in her head to life. She also talks about opening her first Manhattan store and her goal of building a business that can eventually make money without requiring her to be everywhere at once. Back to dating: Elizabeth gets refreshingly honest about heartbreak, betrayal, dating after divorce, and why she believes people need time to actually heal before jumping into another relationship. She also opens up about becoming more intentional with intimacy, the importance of feeling emotionally safe, and why a man's ability to respect your boundaries can tell you everything you need to know. As someone with a large online following, Elizabeth also shares how she decides what parts of her personal life to put online—and what stays completely private. She explains why she's comfortable sharing lessons from her experiences without exposing the people involved, and why she believes your love life should be protected from everyone's opinions, intentions, and, of course, the evil eye. Plus: Elizabeth answers our rapid-fire questions and shares the best advice she's ever received. And, naturally, she gives us her definition of a Schmuckboy: an insecure man who projects his insecurities onto you—plus narcissists, liars, men with big egos, and anyone lacking basic manners. Open the door. Send the Uber. Pay the bill. Don't be a Schmuckboy. You can find Elizabeth on Instagram @ elizabethsuttoncollection or on her website elizabethsuttonhome.com.

3. 

   28 May 2026

   Shalom Everybody ft. Lauren Kagan

   This week on Schmuckboys, Marla and Libby catch up on life lately like Libby becoming a full-time dog mom after getting the world's cutest mini cavapoo, Bamba. Marla also opens up about her recent breakup and shares an honest conversation about ending relationships when nothing is necessarily "wrong," but something still doesn't feel fully right. The girls discuss trusting your gut, navigating doubts in long-term relationships, communicating openly with partners, and the pressure people feel in their late twenties to settle down. I Then, the girls are joined by creator and advocate Lauren Kagan, who shares the story of how a setup from mutual friends led to her current relationship and why she fully believes people need to stop being afraid of meeting through friends instead of dating apps. Lauren tells the hilarious story of attending her boyfriend's family Seder before they were even officially dating, how she ended up relocating from DC to New York City, and why she believes women should prioritize their own goals and careers while dating. The conversation shifts into Judaism, identity, and how October 7th reshaped Lauren's perspective on dating Jewish versus non-Jewish partners. Lauren reflects on growing up as a proud Soviet Jew in Boston, attending Jewish day school, experiencing antisemitism at University of Massachusetts Amherst, and how her family's Soviet roots continue to influence the way she approaches Jewish pride and advocacy today. The girls also discuss Jewish representation online, navigating misinformation and antisemitism on social media, and Lauren's work with Birthright Israel. Lauren shares how her content creation journey accidentally started during college after posting a "Jewish girl anthem" TikTok that unexpectedly went viral, plus the origin story behind her signature "Shalom everybody" intro. You can follow Lauren on Instagram @laurkagan and the podcast @schmuckboysofficial.

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.9 / 5

19 ratings

Spotify

4.6 / 5

18 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 37 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

55

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

51

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