The Rest is Commentary with Shep Rosenman

061: Spinoza, Psalms and Songcraft: A Conversation with David Coile

What does an ancient prayer have to say to a songwriter today? Host Shep Rosenman sits down with singer-songwriter David Coile to explore “Listen Up!”, a song inspired by

060: With a Little Help from My Friends: A Conversation with Lee Rosenbaum

Asking for help is human. Figuring out how to show up for one another is the harder part. Shep Rosenman sits down with Lee Rosenbaum for a candid, wide-ranging exchange

059: Faith After Fire: A Conversation with Allison Lee

What do we save when we may never come home? Shep Rosenman sits down with Allison Lee to explore how a deeply personal song he wrote with Liz Hanellin in the shadow of th

058: Sacred String Theory: A Conversation with Jim Wright

Composer and touch-guitar innovator Jim Wright joins Shep Rosenman for a wide-ranging conversation inspired by “Come Out and Play,” Shep’s song drawn from Psalm 34. Jim f

057: Going to Hope: A Conversation with Rabbi Leon Wiener-Dow

Rabbi Leon Wiener-Dow, CEO and Director of Beit Midrash for Kolot, and host Shep Rosenman explore “All You Children,” a song inspired by Psalm 65, in a conversation about

056: The Harmony of Hevrusa: A Conversation with Rabba Yaffa Epstein

If you’ve ever wanted to hear Torah, music, and prayer collide in a way that feels deeply human and unexpectedly moving, this conversation is for you. In this episode, R

055: Mistakes, Grace, Boundaries: A Conversation with Rabbi Hannah Jensen

Unlock a fresh perspective on mistakes, forgiveness, and genuine connection in this conversation with Rabbi Hannah Jensen, inspired by Host Shep Rosenman’s song “Worth De

054: Jazz, Mystery, and the Search for God: A Conversation with Amy Guterson

In this intimate and wide-ranging conversation, Shep sits with playwright and educator Amy Guterson to explore “Stay,” a song inspired by Psalm 31, and the mysterious pla

053: Kvell Like a Champion: A Conversation with 10 x Xterra Champion Barbara Edelston Peterson

Ready to discover how celebrating others can transform your life, your community, and even your performance under pressure? In this electrifying episode of The Rest is Co

052: If Gd Sleeps, Humans Act: A Conversation with Stephen Hopkins

What if a warlike psalm could become a song of empathetic resistance? Director Stephen Hopkins and host Shep Rosenman discuss "Time to Act" inspired by Psalm 76 and how t

051: Architecture of the Heart: A Conversation with Naomi Langer Voss

Uncover how love, faith, and community collide in this deep, honest conversation with Naomi Langer Voss and Shep Rosenman. Through Psalm 6 and the song it inspired Shep t

050: Groove, Gd, and Letting Go: A Conversation with Guitarist Jon Madof

Episode 50 of The Rest is Commentary isn’t just a milestone—it’s a deep dive into what really makes music come alive. Jazz guitarist and composer Jon Madof joins us for a

049: Laughing Among Ruins: A Conversation with Raymond Simonson

Raymond Simonson, founding CEO of JW3 in London, joins us for a powerful conversation about what happens when music, protest, and community collide. At the heart of this

048: Learning to Dance Without You: A Conversation with Rosie Wolkind in Memory of Ivan Wolkind

Grief isn’t just about what we’ve lost—it’s about how we choose to live after loss. In this episode, Shep Rosenman sits down with Rosie Wolkind to explore how loss can r

047: Algorithms and Anti-Semitism: A Conversation with Tal-Or Cohen Montemayor and Eli Ovits

When a songwriter sits with an ancient psalm, what happens when those words collide with the wild, unseen machinery of the internet? In this episode of The Rest is Commen

046: Perfectly Imperfect: A Conversation with Timmy Riordan

What happens when a song breaks open — and something sacred spills out? In this deeply moving episode, Host Shep Rosenman sits down with singer-songwriter Timmy Riordan

045: Songs, Psalms, and the Sacred Art of Return: A Conversation with Rabbi Aaron Lerner

What happens when ancient Torah meets modern melody with mindfulness as the bridge between them? In this episode, host Shep Rosenman sits down with Rabbi Aaron Lerner fo

044: The Arena of Action: A Conversation with Shoshana Bloom

In this episode, Shep Rosenman and Shoshana Bloom dive into the making and meaning of “It’s About What You Do,” a song inspired by Psalm 82. Their conversation opens into

043: Like, Totally Divine: A Special Purim Conversation with Noelle and Maya

Get ready for a Purim party like no other! 🎭✨ In this Purim special, host Shep Rosenman shares his original song “Let’s Talk About Faith” and joins Maya and Noelle for a

042: Mandala and Melody: A Conversation with Emily Cheng

Artist and scholar Emily Cheng joins host Shep Rosenman for a luminous conversation at the crossroads of art, music, and sacred text. From two of Emily's monumental 18‑fo