Omid Djalili

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  1. A Strange Bit of History

    03/29/2020

    A Strange Bit of History

    We were delighted to have comedy royalty on the podcast. Omid Djalili talked to me about one of his earliest stage creations, first performed at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in 1993. Over the next four years it was performed 109 times in 10 different countries. The backdrop of this epic storytelling piece was the tumultuous expectation for a Promised One in Persia in 1844. The claims made by a young merchant of Shiraz - who became known as the Bab - caused a revolution, and laid the foundations for the Baha'i Faith - which numbers some seven million followers around the world today. Omid, who grew up in an Iranian Baha'i family, gave a fascinating insight into his relationship with history, comedy and family. Enjoy.  For ad free versions of our entire podcast archive and hundreds of hours of history documentaries, interviews and films, including our new in depth documentary about the bombing war featuring James Holland and other historians, please signup to www.HistoryHit.TV Use code 'pod1' for a month free and the first month for just £/€/$1. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    29 min
  2. S2 EP14: Omid Djalili

    APR 6

    S2 EP14: Omid Djalili

    Joining us on this episode of 'What did you do yesterday?' is the brilliant comedian, actor and writer - Omid Djalili. We asked Omid what he did yesterday? He told us. That's it... enjoy! You can find tour info and tickets to Omid's new stand-up tour HERE Please subscribe, follow, and leave a review. xx Get in touch with the show: WHATDIDYOUDOYESTERDAYPOD@GMAIL.COM And tell us what you did yesterday. What you thought of this or any other episode. Or anything else you fancy or that we mention on the show... We love hearing from you. xXx Follow us on Instagram: @yesterdaypod A 'Keep It Light Media' Production Sales and general enquiries: HELLO@KEEPITLIGHTMEDIA.COM Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    54 min
  3. What The F*** Is Going On...? With Mark Steel Episode 60

    12/03/2022

    What The F*** Is Going On...? With Mark Steel Episode 60

    Mark is joined by comedian Omid Djalili, along with Elliot Steel, as he tries to make sense of what's happening in Iran – and whether Iranians wanted their football team to win or lose in the World Cup. Plus, Lieutenant Colonel Sir Ambrose Chislehurst-Artichoke shares another remarkable story about Her Late Majesty; and a woman on a phone-in show who's upset about all these foreigners flooding into Qatar to play football. Get ad-free extended episodes, early access and exclusive content on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/wtfisgoingonpod Follow What The F*** Is Going On? with Mark Steel on Twitter @wtfisgoingonpod Follow Omid Djalili @omid9 Follow Elliot Steel @elliotsteelcom and his podcast @BtecPhilosoph And visit our website www.whatthefisgoingonpodcast.co.uk for more information. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    50 min
  4. What The F*** Is Going On In Iran?

    12/08/2022

    What The F*** Is Going On In Iran?

    In this special extended interview, Mark talks to comedian Omid Djalili about the situation in Iran.  Informative, passionate and funny, the conversation covers topics including what the possible outcomes are, what we can do to help – and whether Omid was supporting Iran in the World Cup. Get ad-free extended episodes, early access and exclusive content on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/wtfisgoingonpod Follow What The F*** Is Going On? with Mark Steel on Twitter @wtfisgoingonpod Follow Omid Djalili @omid9 And visit our website www.whatthefisgoingonpodcast.co.uk for more information. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    54 min
  5. RHLSTP 404 - Omid Djalili

    09/07/2022

    RHLSTP 404 - Omid Djalili

    #404 Colin Firth Lap Dance - It’s Richard's last day at the Fringe and controversy over a cancelled show (not this one) is just taking off. Richard is chatting to comedian and movie star, Omid Djalili. They discuss the films that he got cut out of, how he got cast in The Mummy, some surprises from the set of Sex and the City 2, the late, great Sean Lock, performing for the Queen and the role comedy plays in helping us move forwards. A great end to a fab run at the Assembly Rooms and Richard’s last ever Fringe show (perhaps). Thanks to the fabulous crew! See Omid on tour https://www.omidnoagenda.com See RHLSTP LIVE http://richardherring.com/rhlstp  SUPPORT THE SHOW! Watch our TWITCH CHANNEL See extra content at our WEBSITE See details of the RHLSTP TOUR DATES Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    59 min
  6. Omid Djalili

    07/05/2023

    Omid Djalili

    As-Salaam-Alaikum brothers and sisters! Today Paul is joined by British-Iranian Actor, Writer, Producer, Comedian, Die Hard Chelsea FC supporter and dear friend Omid Djalili. Omid is an on-screen legend, who you will have seen in films like ‘The Mummy', 'Gladiator', 'The Infidel',' Mamma Mia 2'...and recently in Love Again with Priyanka Chopra, and Celine Dion. Listen on for insight into Omid's life on TV and Film, his views on the Iranian Patriarchy, and why he will never follow an old man to KFC. Instagram Omid Djalili @omiddjalili + Paul Chowdhry @paulchowdhry

    55 min
  7. War on Gender with Comedian Omid Djalili

    01/16/2023

    War on Gender with Comedian Omid Djalili

    The war on gender has many fronts. In a time of unprecedented division among genders, comedian Omid Djalili shares a cautionary tale of the history of Iran’s two revolutions, how women-led revolutions are our best chance of liberating us all, and how men can make a difference from the West. Around the world women’s rights to freedom, justice and civil rights are being infringed upon and, in the case of Iran, violently attacked. The protests and revolution are a struggle for freedom and equality. This is not a fight against the hijab or against men. It is a fight against ignorance and as such it is supported fiercely by the men of Iran who are suffering a majority of casualties in their activism. New episodes every Monday 🎙️ The video version of every episode will always be available on the @wearemanenough YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/WeAreManEnough  The Man Enough Podcast is produced by Wayfarer Studios and presented by Procter and Gamble, in partnership with Cadence13, an Audacy company. Show Notes: 00:00 Episode Starts  02:30 Intros 05:40 When was the last time you didn’t feel enough? 06:45 How men can support women risking their lives in Iran 20:50 Why should people care what’s happening in Iran to women (global vs one country) 28:57 You can’t burn women made of fire 31:24 “Men have been afraid, because they don’t know how to handle the fire” 34:55 Are women better than men? 47:50 Navigating Political Comedy 57:34 What does it mean to be Man Enough Key Quotes from the Episode:  “You Can’t Burn Women Made of Fire” Background on the Iran Revolution The protests in Iran we are seeing today erupted in mid-September after the death of Mahsa Amini, while she was in the custody of the “morality police” for allegedly violating the country’s hijab law by showing a bit of her hair. Women and youth have been leading the protests, demanding social freedom and political change, gender equality and the end of the state’s regime.  Crowds have continued to gather in defiance of the authorities even as the government recently pledged harsh punishment for defiers — including executions. While numbers are difficult to verify due to the lack of independent reporting in Iran, 19,200 protesters have been detained and 469 people including 63 children and 32 women have been killed since the protests began, according to the latest figures by the Human Rights Activists News Agency, or HRANA.  About Omid Djalili: Omid is a critically acclaimed actor and stand up comedian. He recently starred in the Netflix Global drama The Letter for the King and the HBO/BBC series His Dark Materials. A Perrier Award nominee in 2002 and Edinburgh Comedy Award Panel Prize winner in 2016, Omid is known for his work in projects like The Mummy, Casanova, and, The Omid Djalili Show, and a Whoopi Goldberg's NBC sitcom Whoopi. Omid is a Prince’s trust recognized comedian and has been using his platform for the past month to shed light on the women’s revolution taking place in Iran.  Guest Social Links:  Instagram: @omiddjalili Twitter: @omid9 Subscribe to the Man Enough newsletter for behind the scenes, updates, sneak peeks of new episodes, and positive masculinity content: https://manenough.com/newsletter Read the Man Enough book: https://manenough.com/books Order the Boys Will Be Human book: https://boyswillbehuman.com  FOLLOW THE HOSTS: Justin Baldoni https://instagram.com/justinbaldoni https://www.tiktok.com/@justinbaldoni https://facebook.com/justinbaldoni https://twitter.com/justinbaldoni Text: +1 (310) 845-6909 Liz Plank https://instagram.com/feministabulous https://tiktok.com/@lizplank https://facebook.com/feministabulous https://twitter.com/feministabulous http://www.elizabethplank.com/ Jamey Heath https://instagram.com/jamey_heath_ https://tiktok.com/@jameyheath https://twitter.com/jamey_heath_ https://facebook.com/jameyjaz http://www.jameyheath.com/ #iran #mahsaahmini #revolution #feminism #freedom #activism Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 5m
  8. Omid Djalili

    05/22/2021

    Omid Djalili

    Award winning comedian and actor Omid Djalili joins us to talk about his route to fame, taking part in Splash, quiz show catchphrases, performing in Persian for the first time recently and getting back on stage after lockdown. In 1974, aged 17, Debbie Gayle travelled to the Soviet Union to train at the Kirov school of ballet. It was the height of the Cold war, and she found the experience thoroughly unwelcoming with the exception of a woman called Natasha who became her friend. When Debbie became ill and was isolated in hospital, Natasha proved to be a life line, helping her return to the UK where she left ballet and started a family. Almost 50 years later she told the story to her son and tracked Natasha down, creating a podcast about her experience called "Finding Natasha". Former Chelsea and Everton winger turned 5live pundit Pat Nevin on becoming a footballer by accident. Emma Gray is a world-renowned sheepdog trainer who recently relocated from a remote farm in Northumberland to the even more remote Isle of Bute in Scotland. Not only did she take along her husband and baby, as one would expect, but she packed up her 500 sheep, 40 cows and 20 dogs and transported them by ferry. She talks to us about uprooting, new love and new pastures. Mary Beard chooses her inheritance tracks: Bridge over Troubled Water by Simon and Garfunkel and Sisters are Doin' it for Themselves by Eurythmics with Aretha Franklin. And your thank you! Producer: Corinna Jones

    1h 25m
  9. Little Jodie (with Omid Djalili)

    06/01/2021

    Little Jodie (with Omid Djalili)

    Alexei is joined by Omid Djalili to discuss their Hollywood careers, Robin Williams, identity politics and Brian Sewell. Support the show by becoming a Patron at patreon.com/AlexeiSaylePodcast. Get your email/friendship application read out on the show by sending them to alexeisaylepodcast@gmail.com Subscribe to Alexei's YouTube channel here and join him for his Lockdown Bike Rides. The Alexei Sayle Podcast is produced and edited by Talal Karkouti Music by Tarboosh Records Photograph from the Andy Hollingworth Archive

    1h 21m
  10. Andy Jacobs has had enough of the Ashes

    07/07/2023

    Andy Jacobs has had enough of the Ashes

    Paul Hawksbee was joined by Andy Jacobs for this afternoons podcast. Andy had another cricket related rant at the start...They were joined by Omid Djalili and comedian/ prankster Simon Brodkin! Enjoy ! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    47 min
  11. Liverpool humbled by late Leeds winner | Are Newcastle now top-four contenders? | Brighton spoil Potter's return to the AMEX

    10/30/2022

    Liverpool humbled by late Leeds winner | Are Newcastle now top-four contenders? | Brighton spoil Potter's return to the AMEX

    Dharmesh Sheth joins Vicky and Darren this week to discuss Liverpool's defeat at home to Leeds, Graham Potter's nightmare return to the AMEX and Spurs leaving it late to defeat Bournemouth. Erik ten Hag spoke to Dharmesh to discuss Manchester United's start to the season and The Athletic's George Caulkin joins to assess whether Newcastle are now genuine top-four contenders. Kaveh Solkehol sits down with actor and comedian Omid Djalili to discuss the political turmoil, violence and ongoing protests in Iran and what it means ahead of their World Cup match with England. Sunday Supplement is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: skysports.com/sunday-supplement You can listen to Sunday Supplement on your smart speaker by saying "ask Global Player to play Sunday Supplement". For all the latest football news, head to skysports.com/football For advertising opportunities or to get in touch email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk

    59 min
  12. Litter training, it's the natural world in all its glory - with Omid Djalili

    01/09/2023

    Litter training, it's the natural world in all its glory - with Omid Djalili

    Omid Djalili the actor and comedian joins Jane and Fi to talk about his new high-concept podcast 'Please Tell Me A Story'. Plus, Fi tries to work out what name her phone would auto-correct to 'catheter' and Jane teaches us how to get a shy kitten to poo... If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation then please email us: janeandfi@times.radio Assistant Producer: Kate Lee Times Radio Producer: Rosie Cutler Podcast Executive Producer: Ben Mitchell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    34 min
  13. Omid Djalili: Can jokes be funny without being mean?

    04/17/2022

    Omid Djalili: Can jokes be funny without being mean?

    Comedy challenges taste and convention, and it can arouse strong reactions, as we saw at this year’s Oscars when a joke earned Chris Rock a slap in the face from Will Smith. Stephen Sackur speaks to Omid Djalili, who has spent more than 25 years finding laughs in sometimes unlikely places. He was born in London to Iranian parents, and has thrived as a cross-cultural comedic chameleon. Is it possible to be funny without being mean?

    23 min
  14. The Trouser Market

    04/27/2021

    The Trouser Market

    Paul and Max are joined by sneaker expert Thomas Turner, author of 'White Angels' John Carlin and comedian & celebrity Chelsea fan Omid Djalili. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    44 min
  15. Switch the channel Sharron

    03/18/2024

    Switch the channel Sharron

    Paul Hawksbee and Andy Jacobs were back again this afternoon for the podcast. They were joined by broadcast legend Danny Kelly and comedian Omid Djalili Enjoy ! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    47 min
  16. Snake Belts For The Team

    02/22/2022

    Snake Belts For The Team

    Paul and Charlie are joined by Oscar winning actor and Lincoln City fan Jim Broadbent to chat about his new film The Duke. Plus, Comedian and Chelsea fan Omid Djalili is in the pod to tell us why he's missing tonight Champions League game against Lille and Brentford supporting comedian Nathan Caton told us about his ongoing tour. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    50 min
  17. David Seaman and the Peacock

    08/12/2021

    David Seaman and the Peacock

    Paul and Max are joined by Darts presenter Dave Clark, Comedian Omid Djalili and Watford goalkeeper Ben Foster! Listen out for another Birthday Spread! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    57 min
  18. Omid Djalili

    07/20/2021

    Omid Djalili

    On being mistaken for someone else by Robert Redford, receiving the comedy stamp of approval from Whoopi Goldberg, and gate-crashing The Mummy premiere, award-winning actor, comedian and writer Omid Djalili joins Jay for this week’s episode of Out to Lunch. Omid and Jay chat over delicious food delivered to their respective homes from Kwan Thai Restaurant, Ipswich (http://www.kwan-thai-restaurant.co.uk) and Rosa’s Thai Restaurant, Brixton (https://www.rosasthaicafe.com/locations/rosas-thai-restaurant-delivery-takeaway-brixton) A Somethin’ Else and Jay Rayner production For the exciting new range of OTL merch, head to: https://kontraband.shop/collections/out-to-lunch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    35 min
  19. Homing pigeons and Passage TV formats

    11/16/2020

    Homing pigeons and Passage TV formats

    Omid Djalili joins the guys to talk about his new quiz show, and you come up with TV formats for Joe Exotic's partner, Dillon Passage Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    45 min
  20. Omid Djalili on comedy and COVID, Sean Lock and the gig from hell

    10/08/2021

    Omid Djalili on comedy and COVID, Sean Lock and the gig from hell

    Omid Djalili is a comedy star, and we have a lot to talk about - comedy in the time of COVID, is COVID something you can joke about, the loss of the icon Sean Lock, and his first ever gig which is so unbelievably cringeworthy you've got to hear it to believe it. Please like, subscribe - and help us take on the right wing media here: https://patreon.com/owenjones84 Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-owen-jones-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    52 min
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