Tag: Humor
No, this isn’t about tourist stuff — this one is about what you’re kinda forced to do in Iran. You’d be forgiven for thinking that a list for Iran would be longer than other nations — but is that strictly true?
Yup, quite possibly the most contentious question you can ask of an Iranian — listen to our take, our audience’s take, and the take of a special guest.
Learn what Pingilish (or Fingilish) is. Learn how to use it. Then learn how how you’ll upset people by simply trying to use it.
Do you have gaping wall-space that is begging to be filled? If so, buy yourself an over simplistic visual representation of how Iranians see other people.
Listen to weird and wonderful Iran related flight stories and learn what to expect and what to be aware of when travelling with Iranians.
Ask two Iranians to sing the Iranian national anthem and you’ll likely get two differing results. Also, they’ll probably both be wrong. Listen to us explain why.
“Khob”, UI expert, Reza joins us to discuss how and why Iranians “hamash” alternate between languages, “va” we also read listener examples of this practice, also known as code-switch, “kholaaseh”.
Listen to us give translations of the many peculiar Persian insults, innuendos and inappropriate words used by Iranians around the world.
Listen to us give translations of the many peculiar Persian insults, innuendos and inappropriate words used by Iranians around the world.
Listen to Shanay as she joins us to discuss how living in Iran affects the choices made by you and others in restricting expression.
Learn about the weird, the wonderful and the unpronounceable names used by Iranians. Also — bonus content! — listen to learn what you shouldn’t call your Iranian child.
Listen to Michael Hilliard, of The Red Line podcast, discuss his Iran visit, the JCPOA ‘nuclear deal’, the complex regional geopolitics, and Iranian ice-cream.
Listen to us, and friends of the show, give their examples of ‘beshkans’ and listen to learn how you, too, can do the Iranian finger-snap.
The Persian Girl Podcast joined us to discuss what it means to be Persian and why some Iranians identify as such.
We called various places in Tehran, and ask stupid questions… but in English. Listen to see how Iranians responded.
We called various places in Tehran, and ask stupid questions… but in English. Listen to see how Iranians responded.
Katya, a Russian who married an Iranian, helps us understand what’s involved in moving to Iran.
Neema Naz chats about Iranian humour, the contemporary comedy scene and his recent role in The Boys.
Neema Naz chats about Iranian humour, the contemporary comedy scene and his recent role in The Boys.