Israeli Radio Host Uri Zeitlin Leaves Station for Stand-Up Career
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Radio host and comedian Uri Zeitlin is leaving Kol Barama after six years to focus on his stand-up career. He co-hosted the "Full Gas" program with Yisrael Cohen, who will continue the show alone. Zeitlin's comedy often draws from his Haredi background and personal experiences, performing for diverse audiences. He has previously discussed the financial challenges of balancing his dual careers.
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- Uri Zeitlin is leaving Kol Barama radio after six years to pursue stand-up comedy full-time.
- He co-hosted the "Full Gas" program with Yisrael Cohen, who will continue the show solo.
- Zeitlin's stand-up shows explore life in the Haredi community and his personal experiences.
- He has performed for both Haredi and secular audiences, including with Arab comedian Mohammed Naama.
- Zeitlin previously noted the financial instability of both journalism and stand-up comedy.
Radio host and comedian Uri Zeitlin is leaving Kol Barama radio after six years to focus on his stand-up comedy career. Zeitlin co-hosted the program "Full Gas" with media personality Yisrael Cohen, discussing current events, politics, and stories from the Haredi community with satirical segments and improvisation. Cohen will continue to host the show alone.
Zeitlin, who has gained significant experience as a comedian, performs for both Haredi and secular audiences. He has appeared at the Comedy Bar club and developed a show called "Free Lesson," which humorously explores life in the Haredi community, interactions with the secular public, and personal experiences. In January, he performed this show at Zionism House in Tel Aviv.
Zeitlin previously spoke about the financial challenges of pursuing both professions. In a June 2025 interview with Sapir College's "Spirala" website, he described the instability of journalism, contrasting it with stand-up, where he joked, "you know - there will never be money." He added that choosing these professions was about having fun, even if it meant not living on a yacht.
His comedy often draws from his background as one of 13 siblings, finding common ground with audiences. Zeitlin's passion for humor began in childhood, making classmates laugh even when disciplined. By age 13, he discovered stand-up and realized he could pursue making people laugh professionally. He has also performed with Arab comedian Mohammed Naama and described encounters with Bedouin students at Sapir College, highlighting his ability to connect with diverse audiences.
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