In this episode of Let's Kvetch, Rabbi Raphael and Howard welcome their first ever guest: Dr. Evelyn Male, a licensed psychologist with deep insights-and great jokes-about the power of kvetching. Together they explore the fine line between kvetching, complaining, and whining, and dive into when it helps, when it bonds and when it just makes things worse.

Bonus: a guide to kvetching without crossing into gossip-and a few manicure mishaps along the way.

Tune in for smart laughs, serious wisdom, and of course, kvetching.

Let's Kvetch Episode 4: Kvetch Now or Forever Hold Your Peace

Is there a right time to kvetch—or does timing make all the difference? In this episode, Rabbi Raphael Leban and Howard Wedgle take on travel woes, airline etiquette, and the eternal question: who really controls the airplane window shade? Along the way, they explore the deeper value of speaking up with purpose, kvetching for good, and keeping your eyes on the Tachlis.

Is kvetching really worth it? What does it actually do for the person doing the kvetching?

In Episode 3 of Let’s Kvetch, Rabbi Raphael Leban and Howard Wedgle unpack the emotional payoff behind a good complaint. Is it cathartic? Destructive? Tune in as they explore when kvetching helps—and when it might be time to zip it. Now streaming on all major podcast platforms.

Rabbi Raphael Leban and Howard Wedgle discuss when the level of kvetching becomes too much. At what level does the kvetching listener put their foot down?

Disclaimer: Rabbi Leban and Howard Wedgle stand with Israel in the struggle for the continued liberation of the hostages, the end of Hamas' reign of terror and to defend the nation. We mourn with the families of the fallen and pray for the speedy recovery of the wounded.

Introducing Let’s Kvetch — a new Clean Speech podcast where Rabbi Raphael Leban and Howard Wedgle tackle the ups and nu’s of daily life with humor, heart, and a touch of chutzpah. Each episode explores the art of speaking kindly (even when you're kvetching). Tune in for real talk, Jewish wisdom, and plenty of laughs.

In this first episode, Rabbi Leban and Howard discuss what the term kvetch means and even welcomes their first listener mail!