Ken Frieden, B.G. Rudolph Professor of Judaic Studies, discussed his teaching and research interests in humor during an interview on the New Books Network podcast.

In addition to talking about his book "Travels in Translation: Sea Tales at the Source of Jewish Fiction," Frieden shared insights with host Ari Barbalat about his comedic background and the class he teaches at Syracuse University, Jewish Humor and Satire, where students learn the art of stand-up comedy.

"They (students) love it, even though it takes them out of their comfort zone," Frieden said speaking about the course. "It engages them in a way like nothing else."