Persian Curious

Persian Curious ~ Podcast

Khosh amadid, hello and welcome to Persian Curious! My name is Jacob. I am of Canadian background and deeply interested in Persian culture. In each episode, I get to converse with a Persian person from around the world, and we dig into the culture, music, arts, foods, traditions, and customs. At some point the guest will introduce me, and our dear listener, to a common Persian phrase that says something unique about the culture. We hope you enjoy these conversations as much as we enjoy having them! ( # Farsi # Iran # Iranian # Persian ) Connect at PersianCurious@gmail.com

  1. Maryam ~ A Young Woman in Iran, Between Worlds

    09/24/2025

    Maryam ~ A Young Woman in Iran, Between Worlds

    Maryam joins us from Iran to share what it’s like to be a young woman between worlds... picking up English from the show "Friends" while navigating cultural pressures around honour, disgrace, and keeping up appearances.

    43 min
  2. Musician Arif Mirbaghi ~ "Make it happy!"

    03/20/2025

    Musician Arif Mirbaghi ~ "Make it happy!"

    In this episode, I sit down with the brilliant Arif Mirbaghi, musician extraordinaire from Chesmak and Kamakon (with Mehdi Saki). We explore the latest shifts in the Tehran music scene, trade insider tips on thriving as a gigging musician, and venture into unexpected territory—tiny Persian cigarettes, the fate of Persian hippies, and the art of making Baba Karam cool again!

    48 min
  3. Armin - Tea Pioneer & Gilaki Language

    08/13/2024

    Armin - Tea Pioneer & Gilaki Language

    Today's guest, Armin delves into Iran’s cultural and linguistic heritage. He speaks of the man believed to have brought tea to Iran, shares the surprising root of a common English word, and discusses the fading presence of regional languages, like Gilaki, in Iran.

    37 min
  4. Pourya ~ Racism in Iran? ~ Rasht & the French Connection

    07/04/2024

    Pourya ~ Racism in Iran? ~ Rasht & the French Connection

    In this conversation Pourya talks about the cultural and historical importance of his home city of Rasht, particularly during the period of the Constitutional Revolution. He also delves into the controversial topic of racism within Iran, and discusses influences of Greek and French culture.

    51 min
  5. Parisa ~ Just Back from Tehran

    06/07/2024

    Parisa ~ Just Back from Tehran

    Today's guest Parisa has just returned from a couple of months in Iran. We talk about nightlife in Tehran, warmth of the Iranian people, and oil on the stomach.

    23 min
  6. Naaz ~ Healing, Esfand & Chai Nabat

    05/21/2024

    Naaz ~ Healing, Esfand & Chai Nabat

    Today I speak with Naaz who shares her journey from Iran as a teenager to the rainforests of BC. She speaks of her path of healing and reconnecting with cultural roots, as she passes on customs and language to her daughter. We chat about smoking Esfand, soothing Chai Nabat, Iranian grieving practices, and more. Naaz wishes to give a shout out to her setar teacher, esteemed musician Mahmood Schricker at https://www.linkmusiclab.com/. Show notes artwork by Nasser Ovissi.

    42 min
  7. Comedian Neema Naz ~ Laughter & Growing Up United Nations

    05/09/2024

    Comedian Neema Naz ~ Laughter & Growing Up United Nations

    Today's guest, celebrated comedian Neema Naz, joins me for a candid conversation about immigrant family life, what makes Persians laugh, how to speak with an Irooni accent, and more!

    47 min
  8. Roofia ~ Ancient Nomads, Tying Grass & the Sacrifice of Parents

    04/18/2024

    Roofia ~ Ancient Nomads, Tying Grass & the Sacrifice of Parents

    Today's guest Roofia talks about the traditional lifestyle of the Bakhtiari people from her home region high in the Zagros mountains. She shares an inspiring proverb about holding on to hope, and talks about the expectations and sacrifices of Persian parents.

    51 min
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Khosh amadid, hello and welcome to Persian Curious! My name is Jacob. I am of Canadian background and deeply interested in Persian culture. In each episode, I get to converse with a Persian person from around the world, and we dig into the culture, music, arts, foods, traditions, and customs. At some point the guest will introduce me, and our dear listener, to a common Persian phrase that says something unique about the culture. We hope you enjoy these conversations as much as we enjoy having them! ( # Farsi # Iran # Iranian # Persian ) Connect at PersianCurious@gmail.com

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  • Creator
    Persian Curious ~ Podcast
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    14
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © Persian Curious ~ Podcast
  • Show Website
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