#358 - Jake Donnelly - War, Morality, & American Values

Jake Donnelly joins Something For Everybody this week. Jake is a former sports broadcaster and American-Israeli citizen who works in the Jewish nonprofit world with the goal of fixing the broken Jewish activism system.

In this conversation, we explore a range of topics from wrestling and storytelling to the complexities of masculinity and the impact of recent global events. We discuss the importance of understanding wrestling as a narrative art form, the need for simplicity in storytelling, and the evolving definition of masculinity in today's society. The conversation takes a serious turn as we reflect on the events of October 7th, discussing the implications of war and morality, and the path to peace. We conclude with a lighter note on baseball, emphasizing the need for tradition in the sport.

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Timestamps: 

00:00 Introduction and Personal Updates

03:01 Becoming Father

05:45 Family Background and Aspirations

08:59 Navigating Loss and New Beginnings

12:00 The Role of Responsibility in Masculinity

14:53 Confidence and the Jewish Community

18:09 Traditional Values and American Identity

20:57 The Importance of First Principles

24:07 Morality in Storytelling: Heroes and Villains

26:54 Wrestling as a Reflection of Life

30:04 Current Wrestling Trends and Storytelling

36:18 The Journey from Wrestling to Life Lessons

39:10 Understanding Wrestling as Storytelling

41:44 The Importance of Simplicity in Storytelling

43:33 Redefining Masculinity in Modern Society

50:11 Reflections on October 7th and Its Impact

59:34 War, Morality, and the Path to Peace

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(Recorded on March 25th, 2025)

Edited by Ben Rogerson (@BenRogerson_)

Intro music by Residual Audio (Residualaudio.com)

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