{"podcast":{"title":"Shalom From Tel Aviv with Paul Maleary & Nigel Lithman KC","slug":"shalom-from-tel-aviv-with-paul-maleary-nigel-lithman-kc-7884133","podcast_index_feed_id":7884133,"rss_url":"https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/6a18c72069630795d8cfed98","website_url":"https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/shalom-from-tel-aviv-with-paul-maleary-nigel-lithman-kc","image_url":"https://assets.pippa.io/shows/cover/1780008583659-82ddc57d-16ec-4dcf-a744-385dc4f98d63.jpeg","author":"Paul Maleary","episode_count":8,"summary":"Shalom From Tel Aviv What happens when a retired detective and a former Crown Court Judge look past the headlines and dive straight into the beating heart of Israel? You get Shalom From Tel Aviv . Join lifelong friends Paul Maleary (a straight-talking, 30-year veteran detective) and Nigel Lithman KC (a razor-sharp retired Judge and King's Counsel) as they bring their unique legal, investigative, and deeply human perspectives to the table. This isn't your standard current affairs podcast. As seasoned raconteurs, Paul and Nigel aren't afraid to tackle the complex, sensitive, and heavy-hitting issues that others shy away from. But they do it with a twist. Grounded in their deep affection for the region, they explore the side of Israel that the mainstream media often misses: a vibrant, all-embracing society that offers incredible opportunities to people from all walks of life, faiths, and backgrounds. Expect a masterclass in storytelling, sharp banter, and a healthy dose of wit. Alongside the grit of major discussions, the duo serves up fascinating, lesser-known, and downright funny facts about the country’s history, culture, and daily life. Pull up a chair for an unfiltered, enlighte…","last_synced_at":"2026-07-12T18:19:05.677013+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/shalom-from-tel-aviv-with-paul-maleary-nigel-lithman-kc-7884133"},"episode":{"title":"Wit, Weightlessness, and West Bank Wonders","slug":"wit-weightlessness-and-west-bank-wonders","published_at":"2026-07-11T18:54:25+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/shalom-from-tel-aviv-with-paul-maleary-nigel-lithman-kc-7884133/wit-weightlessness-and-west-bank-wonders","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/shalom-from-tel-aviv-with-paul-maleary-nigel-lithman-kc-7884133","url":"https://shows.acast.com/shalom-from-tel-aviv-with-paul-maleary-nigel-lithman-kc/episodes/wit-weightlessness-and-west-bank-wonders","audio_url":"https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/6a18c72069630795d8cfed98/e/6a529162a410914b58c4a4d0/media.mp3","summary":"In this captivating episode, host Paul Maleary sits down with the irrepressible HH Nigel Lithman KC for a sprawling conversation that balances profound nostalgia with side-splitting comedic relief. Moving fluidly between the etiquette and anxieties of suburban dinner parties, a white-knuckle account of a tandem skydive from 12,000 feet, and deeply personal reflections on the turquoise coastlines of Israel, this episode showcases Nigel’s signature blend of razor-sharp legal wit and vulnerable storytelling. Key Segment Breakdowns 1. The Social Minefield of the Friday Night Dinner Party The episode kicks off with Nigel dissecting the uniquely precarious social dynamics of high-end dinner parties. Recounting a recent gathering at the home of hosts Alan and Vivian , Nigel details the unspoken pressure of keeping up with an unrelenting culinary pace. The Gastronomic Gauntlet: With his hosts providing an extraordinary and overly generous spread, Nigel hilariously details the internal battle between maintaining polite dinner etiquette and managing an expanding waistline. Suburban Friction: The comedy peaks as Nigel describes the escalating tensions of the evening, noting how a seemingly pleasant evening quickly devolved into a passionate, loud debate, proving that no matter how excellent the food, a room full of strong opinions is always one comment away from chaos. 2. Defying Gravity: The 12,000-Foot Tandem Leap Shifting gears from social anxiety to literal terror, Nigel shares a breath-taking, step-by-step account of his tandem skydive. What was supposed to be a charitable endeavor quickly transformed into an existential crisis at 12,000 feet. The Psychology of the Plunge: Nigel opens up about the paralyzing moments inside the aircraft as it climbed to altitude. 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