Farsi Legend

In this episode Will & Dezy chat with international comedian Tehran Von Ghasri about #kermlife, being Black and Persian, how to improve your Farsi skills, his first time visiting Iran and more. Be sure to follow @iamtehran on Instagram and check out some of his hilarious comedy.

In this episode Will & Dezy talk about how to get invited to underground parties, the best places in Tehran to cruise for chicks, how to dodge the morality police and more.

In this episode Will & Dezy talk about ghosts and demons in Iran, what beliefs and practices are most common, and Dezy's theory about the root of these beliefs. Within the first few minutes we discuss an overview of the topic in English. Then a longer discussion in Farsi and then we listen in on an authentic ghost story from within Iran to get a different perspective.

In this episode Will & Dezy (our new co-host!) look back at the events of Aban 1398 and what that means for Iran's present state and potential future. Within the first few minutes we discuss an overview of the topic in English. Then a longer discussion in Farsi and then we listen in on two authentic passages from within Iran to get a different perspective.

Bijan Khalili was imprisoned at the start of the revolution. He's battled injustice and as a Jewish Iranian experienced blatant discrimination at the hands of the Islamic Republic. In this episode, he joins the show to tell his story and how he came to overcome it all and oppose the regime from afar by providing Farsi language books and media that had been otherwise censored within Iran.

In part two of this three-part series on the most epic Persian stories, Farsi Legend covers the story of Arash the Archer and its importance to the modern Iranian populace. The story is retold in a beautiful Persian Farsi narration that compares a familiar web-slinging comic book character with a famous ancient Persian hero.

As non-native Farsi speakers, we always hear about this great story that saved the Persian language (the Shahnameh). But very rarely do we get the opportunity to actually read and analyze the stories within. In the first of three-part Shahnameh series, Farsi Legend breaks down the story of Rostam and Sohrab and tunes into a dramatic retelling of the final battle that concludes their epic story.

In this episode of Farsi Legend we cover the role of Police (NAJA) in Iranian Society. Tune into speeches from Commanders and even a secretly recorded conversation between a Sepah Intelligence official and a politician (released on BBC Persian via Creative Commons) which eventually led to the politician's arrest and eventual transfer to Evin Prison..

In this episode, in honor of mother’s day recently passing and father’s day coming up here shortly we’re going to be talking about the modern Iranian family. Specifically the role of the parents. This episode takes a dive into the role of Islam in Iranian parenting, how the Iranian clergy views parental responsibilities, and how some of the pitfalls and challenges facing Iranian families today.

The Hidden Imam is an essential topic for anyone aiming to learn about modern Iranian society and the religious beliefs that drive the Islamic Republic's theocracy. This episode will explain critical details of the hidden Imam, judgment day, and the perceptions of normal Iranians and experts as it relates to the Imam.

Imagine growing up Christian in an Islamic Theocracy where in many circles one's devotion to Islam is like a type of currency. The substantial Armenian population in Iran is faced with that very circumstance today. Linda Avanessian, friend of the show and professor of Persian-Farsi, joins the Farsi Legend crew to discuss her experience growing up as an Armenian minority in Iran and drops some danesh on a number of modern proverbs.

In this edition of Farsi Legend, we talk about Coronavirus, how the Iranian government is handling it, the effect on Iranian society, and how one misconception about virus protection ended up killing a lot of people.

In this episode, we address a number of new phrases and proverbs, dive into their origins and provide examples of their usage in modern Persian. The phrases are: علف خرس بوق سگ آب حیات نوشیدن

This episode will be the first of many that address common phrases, proverbs, and colloquialisms in Persian Farsi by diving into their origins and providing examples of their usage in modern Persian. In this episode, we discuss the phrases: پدرت در میآرم پدر سوخته لعنت به کار دستپاچه هرقرونی زیرهزارمن سنگ است

In this episode, we chat with Nazanin Nour, actress, writer, social activist, comedian, and judge on Persia’s Got Talent the hit MBC television show. Kamelan beh Farsi, we talk about the inspiration for comedy, her experiences with the language, her first time visiting Iran as a young girl that grew up in the US, social activism, and we'll also cover a few cultural phrases. Check out her new show "Persia's Got Talent"

As a society, does Iran face the same sort of racial divide that our country has faced? Or does that look a little different? What does discrimination look like within Iranian society? What is it driven by? In this episode, we’re going to cover the source of much of the discrimination within the Islamic Republic of Iran, what Iranian discrimination looks like - yanee how different it is from the way we’ve experienced discrimination in the US, how Iran perceives their treatment of minorities, and the degree to which it affects Iranian society as a whole.

Some call it a temporary marriage. Others call it an excuse for premarital sex and prostitution. This episode explores the uniquely Shi'a concept of Seegheh, its early Islam beginnings, and its current role in modern Iranian society.

One of the main objectives of the Iranian revolution was to get rid of social classes. But how effective was that undertaking exactly? There are still major gaps between the haves and the have-nots within Iran. So in that case, it’s very much a worthwhile endeavor to explore the inner workings of Iranian society and to be able to view the post-revolution Iranian government and their approach to society management through the eyes of someone that’s been there.

Quds Force NOT Goat Force. My bad

What does it mean to have salty eyes? How long should you wait to move after someone sneezes? Find out next time on Dra.. Sorry, mixed up the show I was narrating. This episode of Farsi Legend will explore the most common superstitions in Iran. The good. The bad. As well as some of the expressions and figures of speech that derive from them.

"I didn't choose the thug life. The thug life chose me." - Lat-eh Tehrani (maybe) In this episode of Farsi Legend, special guest Mehrdad Dezyanian chats with us about gang activity, drugs, crime, and punishment.

What is namoos? In this episode of Farsi Legend, Texas A&M lecturer and Persian Program Coordinator Anousha Shahsavari joins the show to shed some light on chastity and how it plays a heavy role in modern Iranian society.

شیطانی یا خواستگاری؟ With all of the social restrictions in Iran, did you ever wonder how people date? This episode focuses on modern dating in Iran. From the evolution of Khastegari to what many young Iranians are doing today.

What's up with Iran? How do the people feel about their government? Why all of the protests in 2019? This episode is with special guest Mahtab Farid, the perfect person to answer this question. Mahtab is a journalist, educator, public diplomacy strategist, Boren Scholar, and a special reporter for Radio Iran KIRN in Los Angeles. In this episode we discuss what it's like to be inside of Iran right now as well as the future of US-Iranian relations. Don't forget to head to farsilegend.com to access the lesson guide and answersheets. صلح بیرون

WHY ARE PEOPLE ALWAYS PICKING UP HATS IN IRAN?!? This episode breaks down the famous Persian phrase for con-artistry, talks about Iran’s most famous con-artist, the origin stories for how “Kolah Bardari” took on its current meaning, and covers an interview with a modern con-artist. Don't forget to head to farsilegend.com to access the lesson guide and answer sheets for this episode. Also, please feel free to drop a like or comment down to let me know what you think! صلح بیرون