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The Franciska Show

Franciska Kosman

Booking Overview

An interview show focused on candid, sensitive conversations about unspoken personal and communal issues within Orthodox Jewish life, typically featuring everyday Orthodox Jewish guests, subject-matter professionals, authors, entrepreneurs, and artists. PR agencies could credibly pitch mental-health advocates, nonprofit leaders, authors, culturally relevant professionals, and guests with compelling lived experience; booking difficulty is low because the show prioritizes meaningful personal perspectives over major public prominence.

Metrics

Episodes: 365

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000

Listener location: USA

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

franciska@franciskakosman.com

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Host

Franciska Kosman - Franciska Kosman is the CEO of Kay Productions LLC, a podcast production and promotion agency, and built an audience for her original Jewish music through podcasting.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
Relevant lived experience or professional expertise connected to Orthodox Jewish life, mental health, relationships, family dynamics, community issues, or other sensitive personal topics; authors, nonprofit leaders, entrepreneurs, artists, and advocates are suitable.
Required Achievements:  
Founded or leads a nonprofit organization, Published a book, Built a professional practice or business, Established a career in music or the arts, Developed specialized programs or advocacy work

Recent Guest Discussions

Tzipporah Shkedi - Family Shunning, Abuse Allegations, Institutional And Family Silence, Victim Support, Accountability, And Safety Within The Orthodox Jewish Community.

Leigh Ioffe - Youth Mental-health Crises, Suicidal Ideation, Crisis Intervention, Religious Guilt, Trauma, Suicide-prevention Programs, And Relational Support.

Raphi Fulcher - Dating As A Black Orthodox Jew, Conversion And Belonging, Otherness In The Jewish Community, Torah Values, And Jewish Music.

Batya Sherizen - Near-death Experience, Balancing Entrepreneurship And Family, Marriage, Parenting, Self-awareness, Healing, And Her Book Dying To Be Me.

Recent Topics

Orthodox Judaism, Jewish Community, Mental Health, Relationships, Trauma

Episodes

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Do We Really Need Another Non-Profit? - With Rabbi Rick Fox

October 06, 2026

Rabbi Rick Fox joins Franciska to talk about how he went from an ultra reform Jewish upbringing in Cincinnati to becoming the accidental rabbi and director of MEOR Penn at the University of Pennsylvania. The conversation uses his own path into campus outreach as a springboard into a bigger question: why do Jewish communities keep launching new organizations instead of sharing infrastructure, leadership, and overhead?They also get into the role of crisis, ego, technology, and the iPhone shaped...

Family Shunning, Cover-Ups, and a Second Generation of Abuse [Allegations]

July 03, 2026

Host Franciska returns to The Franciska Show after a year-long pause, explaining she will release episodes only when conversations feel meaningful, and introduces a "No More Silence" part two with Tzipporah Shkedi. Part 1: https://www.franciskakosman.com/podcast/episode/2775ef43/he-told-me-it-was-a-mitzva-to-sleep-without-underwear-with-anonymous     Tzipporah recounts being molested by her grandfather for about 10 years and says over a dozen others were abused; after trying to address it wi...

Where Are the Adults? Navigating Youth Mental Health Crises with Leigh Ioffe

August 03, 2025

In this episode of the Franciska Show, Leigh Ioffe, a crisis management specialist and founder of the nonprofit organization The Long Short Road, shares her journey and work in the realm of mental health and crisis intervention. Lee discusses her accidental entry into the field, which began with her work at the Chabad Teen Network and evolved into addressing the mental health needs of young people dealing with suicidal ideation. She elaborates on the unique challenges faced by the Orthodox Je...

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Frequently asked questions

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How do I get in touch with The Franciska Show?

The Franciska Show is hosted by Franciska Kosman. Its publicly listed email is franciska@franciskakosman.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for The Franciska Show?

The publicly listed email for The Franciska Show: franciska@franciskakosman.com.

How many listeners does The Franciska Show have?

Podseeker estimates The Franciska Show reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for The Franciska Show?

The Franciska Show typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Relevant lived experience or professional expertise connected to Orthodox Jewish life, mental health, relationships, family dynamics, community issues, or other sensitive personal topics; authors, nonprofit leaders, entrepreneurs, artists, and advocates are suitable. Common among recent guests: Founded or leads a nonprofit organization; Published a book; Built a professional practice or business. Recent guests include Tzipporah Shkedi, Leigh Ioffe, and Raphi Fulcher.

How hard is it to get booked on The Franciska Show?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does The Franciska Show cover?

Recent episodes cover Orthodox Judaism, Jewish Community, Mental Health, Relationships, and Trauma. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

franciska@franciskakosman.com

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