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Baba, why did you circumcise me?!

Iranians prefer their men cut — they think it’s a good idea, but… they aren’t too sure about having it done with their sons. Listen to us discuss circumcision in Iran.

How deep will an Iranian uncle’s love go?

Iranians feel differently about paternal uncles and maternal uncles, while honourary uncles feel all sorts of things. Why?! Iranian aunts, however… Shhh!

Are all Iranian men mummy’s boys?

In Iran, we won’t refer to a boy as a “special child” of a family — we’ll say he’s the “golden willy”. The reference can result in the creation of mummy’s boys. Listen to Shanay help us unpeel this tricky topic.

What is the most Iranian thing?

Listen to learn why the most Iranian things are the most Iranian things, while also learning about Iranian food and culture.

Why do Iranians think we’re better than them?

Iranians can be kinda racist — but the good kind! They will hold certain peoples in high esteem. With the help of “khaarejis” we discuss why this happens and with who it happens.

Are All Iranians Hairy?

We reveal all — well, our chest hair at least — to help you learn if we, and other Iranians, are hairy.

How do I “fakefast”?

Join us for Iftar as we test foods for both fasters and “fakefasters”, while explaining everything you need to know about Ramadan in Iran.

[redacted] in Iran?

Listen to Shanay as she joins us to discuss how living in Iran affects the choices made by you and others in restricting expression.

Do Iranians do it louder?

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.

How much English can Iranians e’speak?

We called various places in Tehran, and ask stupid questions… but in English. Listen to see how Iranians responded.

What do Iranians think of America?

We discuss the defining points in the decades of drama between Iran and America, while reading what Iranians think about America.

What went right in 2020?

We invite our guests from 2020 to tell us went right for them in 2020, while giving a summary of what happened in Iran, in 2020.

What went right in 2020?

We invite our guests from 2020 to tell us went right for them in 2020, while giving a summary of what happened in Iran, in 2020.

Taxi stories… what’s Tehran got?

Shanay joins us to talk taxis — the crazier cars, the crazy drivers, and the crazy conversations found on the streets of Tehran.

Taxi stories… what’s Tehran got?

Shanay joins us to talk taxis — the crazier cars, the crazy drivers, and the crazy conversations found on the streets of Tehran.

How do I move to Iran?

Katya, a Russian who married an Iranian, helps us understand what’s involved in moving to Iran.

Do Iranians live in a different time?

Nothing about how Iranians perceive time correlates with universally understood principles.

What does Tehran sound like at 2.22am?

So why did we record a show, when we were exhausted and delirious. Here’s why…

Where do I go for a first date in Iran?

Learn about the uniqueness of Iranian café culture and where to go to for a first date in Iran.

Why won’t Iranians take my money?

We discuss why Iranians want to give you anything and everything for free, until they don’t.

How do I make a successful podcast in Iran?

We talk to a successful Iranian podcaster about the expanding Persian language podcasting scene.

Who are the most famous Iranians?

In this show we help you learn about famous Iranians by playing the ‘Name Game’. Listen in and play along!

Why is all Iranian bread flat?

In this episode we’re joined by an Iranian chef, Shahriar of Shahriar’s Kitchen, who joins us to discuss Iranian flatbreads.

What do you think about Iranians voting in support of Trump?

We thought that it’d be interesting for you to read more responses to our poll, and read feedback we got about the show itself.