The Darrell McClain show
The Darrell McClain show
Darrell McClain
How Jiu Jitsu Started A Middle East Talk
1 hour 12 minutes Posted Jun 17, 2026 at 9:00 am.
Welcome And Meet The Guest
Why He Reached Out
Growing Up Jewish In The Midwest
Academia And The Oppressor Lens
Education Gaps And School Choice
Faith And Family Roots
Jews In Arab Lands And Dhimmi Status
Borders Immigration And The Bible
Simple Faith And Family Influence
Coaches Martial Arts And How We Learn
Becoming A Lawyer Without A Script
Shomer Shabbat And Life Built Around Sabbath
Jewish Diaspora And Where Groups Came From
Antisemitism Scapegoats And Tribal Instincts
Skin Color Biology And A Moral Lesson
Closing Thoughts And A Pseudonym
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Send us Fan Mail A jiu jitsu gym is not where most people expect to have a careful conversation about Israel, antisemitism, and identity, but that’s exactly what happens here. I’m joined by a Jewish Israeli American lawyer and training partner to talk through the topics people usually avoid, not to score points, but to understand how real lives and real history sit behind the headlines. We start with what brought him to the mic: a post about war in the region and the need to hear a perspecti...