Podhoretz grew up in the upper west side of [[New York City]]. He received a bachelor's degree from the [[University of Chicago]] in 1982. His first marriage in 1997 was nullified after three months. He is currently married to Ayala Cohen, who is a co-producer for Saturday Night Live. They have two daughters. | Podhoretz grew up in the upper west side of [[New York City]]. He received a bachelor's degree from the [[University of Chicago]] in 1982. His first marriage in 1997 was nullified after three months. He is currently married to Ayala Cohen, who is a co-producer for Saturday Night Live. They have two daughters. |