Best Shopowner Podcasts (2026)

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Culture | Ferdowsi's Shahnameh, On the Creation of the World, Part 6 22:29

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In this lesson, we conclude our discussion of the section “On the Creation of the World” from Ferdowsi's Shahnameh and reflect on its implications with Dr. Omid Arabian. In this last part, Ferdowsi explains the origins and significance of human beings in more detail.By Chai & Conversation

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Poetry | Hafez's yoosofé gom gashté, Introduction with Sahba Shayani 53:54

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In this introductory lesson to Hafez's poem yoosofé gom gashté, we're joined by Prof. Sahba Shayani to talk about the general theme and meaning behind this poem.By Chai & Conversation

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Culture | Ferdowsi's Shahnameh, On the Creation of the World, Part 5 21:19

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In this lesson, we proceed to the fifth part of our discussion of the section “On the Creation of the World” from Ferdowsi's Shahnameh with Dr. Omid Arabian. In this part of the epic poem, Ferdowsi briefly concludes his discussion of the origins of plants and animals and begins explaining the origins of human beings.…

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Culture | Ferdowsi's Shahnameh, On the Creation of the World, Part 4 18:12

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In this lesson, we proceed to the fourth part of our discussion of the section “On the Creation of the World” from Ferdowsi's Shahnameh with Dr. Omid Arabian. This part of the epic poem explains Ferdowsi's account of the origins of plants and animals.By Chai & Conversation

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Culture | Ferdowsi's Shahnameh, On the Creation of the World, Part 3 19:15

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In this lesson, we proceed to the third part of our discussion of the section “On the Creation of the World” from Ferdowsi's Shahnameh with Dr. Omid Arabian. This part of the epic poem discusses the formation of the Earth.By Chai & Conversation

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Culture | Ferdowsi's Shahnameh, On the Creation of the World, Part 2 20:39

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In this lesson, we continue our discussion of the section “On the Creation of the World” from Ferdowsi's Shahnameh with Dr. Omid Arabian. This part of the epic poem discusses the very beginnings of the universe.By Chai & Conversation

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Culture | Ferdowsi's Shahnameh, On the Creation of the World, Part 1 35:48

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In this lesson, we begin our discussion of the section of Ferdowsi's Shahnameh called “On the Creation of the World” with Dr. Omid Arabian. We begin with a discussion of just the first two lines (the first two rhyming couplets).By Chai & Conversation

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Speak Lesson 70 | Thanking a Shopowner 13:48

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In this lesson, we learn some more expressions for expressing thanks, particularly in the context of visiting a jewelry store or other shop and making arrangements in advance.By Chai & Conversation

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Interview | Growing Up Irooni - Nilo Tabrizy on the Cost of Telling Iran’s Story 1:06:24

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In this episode of Growing Up Irooni, journalist Nilo Tabrizy joins Leyla Shams to talk about her groundbreaking book For the Sun After Long Nights — The Story of Iran’s Women-Led Uprising, recently long-listed for the National Book Award. Nilo reflects on what it means to love a country she can no longer return to, the emotional toll of reporting …

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Speak Lesson 69 | Giving Thanks 17:57

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In this lesson, we learn some other tārof-related expressions for expressing thanks, especially when talking to people at a party or other social gathering.By Chai & Conversation

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Speak Lesson 68 | Talking with a Neighbor 17:08

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In this lesson, we learn a few more tārof-related expressions useful when talking with neighbors and also learn some useful phrases about gardening.By Chai & Conversation

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Speak Lesson 67 | How to Talk About School 17:46

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In this lesson, we learn how to talk a little bit about school.By Chai & Conversation

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Speak Lesson 66 | Tārof When Welcoming Guests 29:22

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In this lesson, we continue to explore examples of tārof relevant in situations where we have guests at our houses.By Chai & Conversation

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Culture | Ferdowsi's Shahnameh, Part 5 23:29

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In this lesson, we cover the thrilling conclusion to the Story of Zal in the Shahnameh with Leyla and Dr. Sahba Shayani, where Zal returns with Sam to their palace in Zabulistan, where he enjoys a hero's welcome.By Chai & Conversation

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Culture | Ferdowsi's Shahnameh, Part 4 19:01

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In this lesson, we continue our discussion of Ferdowsi's Shahnameh with Dr. Sahba Shayani to the fourth part of the Story of Zal, where Simorgh reunites Zal with his father, Sam.By Chai & Conversation

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Culture | Ferdowsi's Shahnameh, Part 3 14:25

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In this lesson, we continue our discussion of Ferdowsi's Shahnameh with Dr. Sahba Shayani to the third part of the Story of Zal, where Sam begins to have dreams that inspire him to search for the son he had previously abandoned.By Chai & Conversation

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Culture | Ferdowsi's Shahnameh, Part 2 15:28

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In this lesson, we continue our discussion of Ferdowsi's Shahnameh with Dr. Sahba Shayani to the second part of the Story of Zal, where Simorgh spots the abandoned baby.By Chai & Conversation

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Culture | Ferdowsi's Shahnameh, On the Creation of the World, Part 6 22:29

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Poetry | Hafez's yoosofé gom gashté, Introduction with Sahba Shayani 53:54

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Culture | Ferdowsi's Shahnameh, On the Creation of the World, Part 5 21:19

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Culture | Ferdowsi's Shahnameh, On the Creation of the World, Part 4 18:12

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Culture | Ferdowsi's Shahnameh, On the Creation of the World, Part 3 19:15

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Culture | Ferdowsi's Shahnameh, On the Creation of the World, Part 2 20:39

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Culture | Ferdowsi's Shahnameh, On the Creation of the World, Part 1 35:48

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Speak Lesson 70 | Thanking a Shopowner 13:48

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Interview | Growing Up Irooni - Nilo Tabrizy on the Cost of Telling Iran’s Story 1:06:24

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Speak Lesson 69 | Giving Thanks 17:57

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Speak Lesson 68 | Talking with a Neighbor 17:08

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Speak Lesson 67 | How to Talk About School 17:46

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Speak Lesson 66 | Tārof When Welcoming Guests 29:22

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Culture | Ferdowsi's Shahnameh, Part 5 23:29

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Culture | Ferdowsi's Shahnameh, Part 4 19:01

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Culture | Ferdowsi's Shahnameh, Part 3 14:25

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Culture | Ferdowsi's Shahnameh, Part 2 15:28