You Were Great in Shule!


YOU WERE GREAT IN SHULE!
Live Comedy Podcast Recording
Hosted by Tami Sussman and Kate Lewis
Bat mitzvah speeches. DJ playlists. Cringe entrances. Impossible guest lists. You Were Great in Shule! turns the awkwardness, chaos and emotional intensity of Jewish coming-of-age culture into a live comedy podcast recording packed with storytelling, nostalgia and communal oversharing.
Featuring special guests, audience interaction and stories from the bimah and beyond, the evening blends live comedy with the energy of a podcast recorded in front of a live audience. Funny, self-aware and joyfully unfiltered, this is a celebration of growing up Jewish — one embarrassing memory at a time.
Featuring

Tami Sussman - Co-host
Australian-based author, podcaster, content creator and moderator with a background in theatre, comedy, spoken word and copywriting. She co-hosts the podcast Ashamed to Admit and regularly contributes human interest stories and opinion pieces across print and digital media. She is also a celebrant, a loyal servant to the small creatures in her home, and possibly the most sarcastic participant in your group chat.

Kate Lewis - Co-host
Mother, designer, writer, public menace and chutzpah enthusiast.
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