{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Menachem Kashanian: From LA Comedy to a Secret Mission That Saved 500 Lives","description":"In this episode, Jason Ingber sits down with comedian Menachem Kashanian, an Iranian-Jewish storyteller with one of the most shocking true experiences you\u2019ll ever hear. Menachem reveals how a supposed Netflix casting call for the show Tehran led him into a covert Israeli operation designed to rescue 500 Jewish refugees trapped in Syria. What began as a mysterious Facebook message turned into a month of tactical training, a new identity, and a mission known internally as \u201cFree the Flute.\u201d He explains how he was trained to pose as an introverted Armenian musician, learned to play the nay (Middle Eastern flute), infiltrated a Syrian orchestra, and used music to gather intelligence inside refugee camps, ultimately helping save hundreds of lives. Menachem also shares hilarious and unbelievable stories from his personal life, including: \u2022 His eccentric billionaire uncle Darush, a dominant figure in Beverly Hills real estate \u2022 Wild encounters with Kris Jenner, the Kardashians, and Erewhon staff \u2022 The creation of his prank series Old Blood (Hun Parol) \u2022 His docuseries Know Before Who You Stand \u2022 His friendship with Floyd Mayweather, who quietly supports Jewish communities \u2022 A chilling conversation with Mika Kubi, the woman who interrogated Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar for 180+ hours This episode blends comedy, Middle Eastern culture, real-life spy operations, and powerful Jewish storytelling, all through Menachem\u2019s unique, unfiltered voice. ","author_name":"Jason Ingber","author_url":"http:\/\/outofthecourtroom.libsyn.com\/website","html":"