Paging Dr. McJewy - With Jamie Denbo

Jamie Denbo is an actress, comedian, formerly a writer and producer on Grey’s Anatomy (yes, that Grey’s Anatomy), and creator of The Beverly Podcast! Oh, you may have also seen her on Curb Your Enthusiasm and How I Met Your Mother.We talk to Jamie (and Beverly) about comedy, Hollywood, Jewish moms, what we can learn about antisemitism from 12-step programs, and what happened post-October 7th in the writer’s room of a hit show (unfortunately, nothing good).Also:* Can we talk about The Pitt instead of Grey’s Anatomy?* Whispers of support, public silence.* Turns out people don’t know what Jews are.* Your coworkers posted what on Instagram??* You can learn a lot from the antisemites.* An abundance of anger.* One righteous man in the writer’s room.* How can there be antisemitism when Donna Martin from 90210 is Jewish?* How much is real estate in the Shtetl?* Beverly is for everyone! (and thank you to the Jewish Writers Institute)* Everyone has an inappropriate, overly-sexualized aunt.* Which kind of Jews are more annoying - women or men?* Call your mother!!!Check out the Beverly Podcast! wherever you get your podcasts, on Youtube and Instagram.Thank you for listening to Ask A Jew! We love you all equally, but our non-Jewish listeners are more equal. We want to send some love and welness vibes to listener Jonathan Campbell, who is going through some rough s**t and currently on a healing journey. Jonathan, get better soon. We can’t afford to lose any listeners This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit askajew.substack.com/subscribe