Cold Brew Chai

And we are back! After taking about a three-month hiatus, we are back and starting SEASON TWO! We play some Would-You-Rather's, talk about Roz's busted knee, and more. Please try to enjoy the background ambiance of a Santa Monica coffee shop, and thank you for listening to Cold Brew Chai! PS: We were not actually wearing all-black at the time of recording. We just love to break barriers for Persian girls here at Cold Brew Chai. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/coldbrewchai/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/coldbrewchai/support

We recorded this episode on August 15th and did not post it until September 4th. Honestly, can't remember what we talked about. Roz rants about work maybe? We'll try to get back to regular postings soon. Thank you all for the support. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/coldbrewchai/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/coldbrewchai/support

It's episode 21! We put on our judge robes and go to A*****e Court and determine; who was the a*****e in each case? Thank you to r/AmItheAsshole for the scenarios. This was all in good fun and we do not mean any harm to those in each story. We only know as much as we were told. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/coldbrewchai/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/coldbrewchai/support

Parnaz (@parnazsolei on TikTok) joins us this week just for the giggles. Enjoy a very very VERY long episode. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/coldbrewchai/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/coldbrewchai/support

Ahmad Riyad (originally @stfuahmad on TikTok, has changed to @tiredhawaiianshirtboy) joins us to talk about four life experiences: the time he was caught watching some NSFW stuff on his Occulus Rift, getting scammed out of his Fortnite account, a misdemeanor, and actual grand theft auto. Watch the TikTok that started it all here: https://www.tiktok.com/@tiredhawaiianshirtboy/video/6981352366914292997?lang=en&is_copy_url=0&is_from_webapp=v1&sender_device=pc&sender_web_id=6968339187078563333 Listen now to hear these full stories and more! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/coldbrewchai/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/coldbrewchai/support

Today's episode takes place in Tania's kitchen, where we indulge in sandwiches and just talk. A "chill" episode if you will. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/coldbrewchai/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/coldbrewchai/support

Bahar is back to explain astrology, crystals, manifesting, affirmations, and more to us! We kinda get it now. Today's episode was recorded from the Santa Monica Beach parking lot. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/coldbrewchai/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/coldbrewchai/support

Sahand (@iranianjwoww) joins us to talk about literally just Shahs of Sunset. This is not sponsored. We just love these very messy Persians and live vicariously through them. Today's episode was recorded from the Panda Express parking lot while eating Panda Express (not sponsored). --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/coldbrewchai/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/coldbrewchai/support

Yasmine Kudsi (@yo.yas) joins us in this episode to talk about Ramadan and Eid, our experiences with TikTok (and her getting banned literally two days ago so follow @yo.yas2), her experience at a #FreePalestine protest, and of course, more. Thank you for 1000 followers on our Instagram, @coldbrewchai! And of course, thank you for listening to Cold Brew Chai! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/coldbrewchai/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/coldbrewchai/support

@lovefashionbyshana (on TikTok and Instagram) joined us this week to talk to us about current fashion trends and her opinions, which we totally trust. Thanks for listening to Cold Brew Chai! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/coldbrewchai/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/coldbrewchai/support

Lorie joins us this week just for a lil chat. Just some time to catch up and spill the tea. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/coldbrewchai/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/coldbrewchai/support

Jasmine is back (on her own this time) and we talk about some fun stuff. We all believe holding hands is not it, and who thought it would be a good idea to kiss in front of your family at your wedding? PDA is just not really it guys... --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/coldbrewchai/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/coldbrewchai/support

Roz was a mascot in high school, and somehow she was still harassed in a big eagle suit? Also, her family somehow got involved with a random couple's sex scandal in an Iranian restaurant. Don't worry, it wouldn't be an episode of Cold Brew Chai without 50 random side conversations taking place at once, you'll just have to listen to find out what they are. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/coldbrewchai/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/coldbrewchai/support

It's the tenth episode! A laid-back episode this week. Roz and Tania detail their experiences chemically burning their faces for beauty, Roz took her fish to school, and she was in a movie? More stories shared as well, listen now! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/coldbrewchai/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/coldbrewchai/support

TW: This episode contains discussions of s*xual assault and r*pe. Tania and Roz discuss the David Dobrik controversy and have a conversation that everyone should be having. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/coldbrewchai/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/coldbrewchai/support

Eid Mubarak! It's officially the year 1400 in the Solar Hijri (Persian) calendar, and we are ready to celebrate. Enjoy this special Nowruz episode released just in time for the new year. We talk about new year traditions and Roz tells the story of Nowruz for the kids at home. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/coldbrewchai/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/coldbrewchai/support

Jasmine and Kimia join us to talk about what we like to call "be man che" mentality, a Farsi phrase that basically translates to "what's it to me?" --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/coldbrewchai/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/coldbrewchai/support

Our good friend Bahar joins us this week to talk about the Baha'i Fast, a period of 19 days in which members of the Baha'i Faith refrain from eating and drinking between sunrise and sunset. We also recalled some memories from Baha'i events, including laughing during a prayer service (we didn't mean to ok?!) and catching Roz with a boy at a firepit (ooolala). PS: To censor out people's names, we put the sound of a tombak (a Persian drum) over it. Enjoy. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/coldbrewchai/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/coldbrewchai/support

Paria Honardoust joins Roz and Tania as a guest this week. Roz failed her driver's test and she tells the story of an incident she once had on a plane back from Iran. They also talk about Paria's new book of poetry, Medusa's Mourning, which can be found at https://medusasmourning.com/. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/coldbrewchai/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/coldbrewchai/support

Tania and Roz discuss the Free Britney movement after the release of The New York Times documentary, judgments, and misogyny in the entertainment world (and a bit in the Middle Eastern community). --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/coldbrewchai/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/coldbrewchai/support

Happy Black History Month! Roz and Tania discuss Afro-Iranians and racism in the Iranian community. Tania gives a synopsis of "A Little Life" by Hanya Yanagihara. Roz gives a synopsis of "Daddy Long Legs" by Jean Webster. Trigger Warning: While it is not discussed in full detail, "A Little Life" does have a difficult subject matter. We recommend that you do not read this novel if any of the following may be difficult for you to read: sexual abuse, child sexual abuse, scary verbal abuse, psychological manipulation and gaslighting, kidnapping/imprisonment, many modes of self-harm, a violent accident, a few moments of prejudice against the disabled, drug use, addiction, grief and loss of a loved one. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/coldbrewchai/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/coldbrewchai/support

Tania and Roz discuss Roz's latest viral upload on TikTok about some questionable sounds coming from her neighbor's home. This episode also includes the reciting of Olivia Rodrigo's hit song "drivers license" in Farsi and a presentation on the political beliefs of the characters in the Spongebob Squarepants universe, among other sidetracks. Thanks for choosing to listen to Cold Brew Chai! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/coldbrewchai/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/coldbrewchai/support

Hosts Roz and Tania try to figure out how to start a podcast. Honestly, don't think it's possible to summarize the discussion topics, biggest range in podcast history (source: just trust us). Give it a listen for yourself. Thanks for choosing Cold Brew Chai! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/coldbrewchai/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/coldbrewchai/support