Videos
Clips and opinionated audio snapshots from our favourite episodes.
Kamyar
Singer and hit-maker Kamyar on the time he performed with Stevie Wonder…
Razor Ali
Singer and hit-maker Kamyar on the time he performed with Stevie Wonder…
Dr. Sheila Nazarian
Surgeon and Netflix star Dr. Sheila Nazarian on calling out unrealistic images posted on Instagram...
Dr. Fathali Moghaddam
Psychologist and author Dr. Fathali Moghaddam on the continuity in human behaviour across time and societies...
Bita Arabian and Dr. Roza Moradi
Podcaster and foodie Bita Arabian and Doctor of Natural Medicine Roza Moradi on the health benefits (or not) of ash-e reshte...
Homa Sarshar
Legendary journalist Homa Sarshar on the absurdity of former American VP Mike Pence attending a conference of the Mojahedin-e Khalq...
Kamyar
Singer and hit-maker Kamyar on the time he performed with Stevie Wonder…
Dr. Mohammad Tajdolati
Veteran journalist Dr. Mohammad Tajdolati on the importance of role models like Firouz Naderi for Iranian immigrants...
Mohammad Rasoulipour
Visual artist and technologist Mohammad Rasoulipour on the historical proclivity of Persian men to take pride in beards and big noses...
Mohammad Rasoulipour
Visual artist and technologist Mohammad Rasoulipour on the importance of our connection to ancient Iranian stories and myths...
Tara Radcliffe
Chef and culinary health expert Tara Radcliffe on the health benefits of...kale pache(!)
Shirin Amani Azari
Psychotherapist and author Shirin Amani Azari on the expectations for immigrants to be "grateful" towards their new land...
Dr. Alireza Hamidian
Iranian-American surgeon and professor Dr. Alireza Hamidian on the plight of the LGBTQ community inside Iran and gender affirmation surgery...
Mahsa Ghassemi
Multi-genre cellist Mahsa Ghassemi on the suffocating challenges of being a female classical musician in Iran...
Mehrzad Sajjadi
Technologist and entrepreneur Mehrzad Sajjadi on how Firouz Naderi was always a role model, years before they met…
Taymaz Bagbani
Athlete and cancer survivor Tymaz Bagbani on being told he had a few months to live...
Mitra Mohamadzadeh
Grief recovery specialist Mitra Mohamadzadeh on the desperate plight of youth in Iran today...
Golsa Goldie Ghamari
Iranian-Canadian MPP Golsa Goldie Ghamari on supporting Reza Pahlavi to oversee transitional change in Iran...
Shirin Amani Azari
Psychotherapist and author Shirin Amani Azari on how freedom of thought in Sweden felt “torturous” for her as an immigrant who had grown up in Iran...
Ayda Rastgoo
Rising star singer and songwriter, Ayda Rastgoo on the shock of Ebi knowing her name...
Solmaz Barghgir
Life coach and stress recovery specialist Solmaz Barghgir on how we Iranians need to be less demanding and more empethatic...
Ayda Rastgoo
Rising star singer and songwriter Ayda Rastgoo on not fitting in as an Iranian kid in small town Germany...
Mitra Mohamadzadeh
Grief recovery specialist Mitra Mohamadzadeh on the Iranian challenge with knowing how to grieve...
Kavon Zand
Performing artist and musician Kayvon Zand on the power of the 2022 uprising... and not losing hope...
Amin Yahyazadeh
Rock musician and Voice winner Amin Yahyazadeh on practising being a rock singer and screaming in his bedroom in Mashhad...
Behnam Taleblu
Political scientist Behnam Taleblu on the incentive behind Saudi Arabia's new engagement with Iran...
Amin Yahyazadeh
Rock musician and Voice winner Amin Yahyazadeh on sticking with his passion for metal music while being growing up in Mashhad...
Mazyar Fallahi
EXCLUSIVE: Mazyar Fallahi live in the Roqe Studio performing "Hallelujah" (with Dr. Pouria Sabetian)
Farzad Mesbahi
YouTuber and and technology analyst Farzad Mesbahi on what he learned from his years at Tesla...
Kavon Zand
Performing artist and musician Kayvon Zand on participating in the New York Persian Parade 2023…
Farzad Mesbahi
YouTuber and Tesla alumnus Farzad Mesbahi on the key to being a successful innovator...
Mandana Khazraei
Poet and singer Mandana Khazraei on wishing her generation had been as brave as the frontline protesters in Iran today...
Erwin Khachikian
Recording artist and songwriter Erwin Khachikian on the magic of Shervin’s “Baraye” and doing a collaboration…
Behnam Taleblu
Political scientist Behnam Taleblu on the underlying factors behind the EU devotion to the JCPOA (Nuclear Deal) with Iran...
Erwin Khachikian
“The Voice Persia” Musical Director Erwin Khachikian on the wealth of talent amongst new generations of Iranians…
Rostam Mirlashari
Baluchi singer and musician Rostam Mirlashari on dedicating his live performance to Khodanoor...
Rostam Mirlashari
Baluchi singer and musician Rostam Mirlashari performing live in the Roqe Studio.
Mandana Khazraei
Poet and singer Mandana Khazraei on the importance of seeing Iran as one unified nation that is a tapestry of cultures and ethnicities...
Dr. Pouria Sabetian
Baluchi singer and musician Rostam Mirlashari on dedicating his live performance to Khodanoor...
Mahsa mortazavi
Producer and reporter Mahsa Mortazavi on holding hope and the importance of repeating the same demands...
Hedieh Safiyari
Digital content creator and wellness specialist Hedieh Safiyari on deciding to get political and be outspoken in her videos after the killing of Mahsa Amini...
Forouq Canaani
Activist and social sustainability expert Forouq Canaani on the importance of ensuring the safety of Iranian protestors and dissidents...
Hedieh Safiyari
Digital content creator and wellness specialist Hedieh Safiyari on wanting to educate young Iranian girls in the diaspora about the conditions for females in Iran...
Dr. Mahdi ghodsi
Economist and academic Dr. Mahdi Ghodsi on how economic catastrophe is a liability for the survival of the IR regime…
Kosar Abbasi
Dancer and entrepreneur Kosar Abbasi on pledging to dedicate her life to freedom for the people of Iran...
Nicky Nodjoumi
Legendary artist Nicky Nodjoumi on how Iranians have finally caught up to his decades of protest art...
Kosar Abbasi
Dancer and entrepreneur Kosar Abbasi on Iranians having to take on the whole world in seeking freedom...
Mahsa Mortazavi
Journalist and producer Mahsa Mortazavi on the threats levelled against the Iran International TV network...
Peyman Salimi
Songwriter and recording artist Peyman Salimi on why he does not believe in stopping concerts during the worst days of the regime crackdown...
Dr. Mahdi ghodsi
Economist and Academic Dr. Mahdi Ghodsi on the shocking poverty line statistics coming out of Iran today…
Kourosh Babaei
Kamancheh master Kourosh Babaei performing "Eastern memories" live in the Roqe Studio…
Golshid Mola
ALANGOO Founder and CEO Golshid Mola on suspending regular sales and giving her popular platform over to supporting the uprising in Iran...
Picasso Moin
Athlete and blogger Picasso Moin on the IRI Foreign Minister being a "fucking joke"...
Picasso Moin
Athlete and blogger Picasso Moin on the poisoning of schoolgirls and the chaotic actions of the IR regime...
Houshang Touzie
Actor and writer Houshang Touzie on believing for the first time that "the people are going to win"...
Dr. Fathali Moghaddam
Psychologist and author Dr. Fathali Moghaddam on how authoritarians will use perceived threats to group identity to consolidated power in the aftermath of revolution...
Houman Javid
Singer and musician Houman Javid on why Iranians outside of Iran not actively supporting the uprising are “potatoes”…
Houman Javid
Singer and musician Houman Javid on the negative way all Iranians carry the Islamic Republic in their DNA...
Gelareh Sheibani
Singer and recording artist Gelareh Sheibani on the importance of supporting non-Iranians in their struggles and unity with a global approach...
Shirin Naseri
Producer and influencer Shirin Naseri on how to deal with Nowruz programming this year in her new role at Afghan International TV...
Dr. Afarin Rajaie
Therapist Dr. Afarin Rajaie on the importance of setting emotional and psychological boundaries in a revolutionary time…
Dr. Fathali M. Moghaddam
Dr. Fathali M. Moghaddam on the youth and women of Iran today breaking the pattern of "hardwired" behaviour despite growing up in the Islamic Republic of Iran...
Shirin Naseri
Producer and influencer Shirin Naseri on finding her deep passion and love for the Iranian community during the uprising...
Kooshiar Azimian
Tech entrepreneur and influencer Kooshiar Azimian on the importance of Feb 11th and holding major demonstrations in the Iranian diaspora…
Kooshiar Azimian
Tech entrepreneur and influencer Kooshiar Azimian on how big demonstrations in the diaspora can have a significant impact inside Iran...
Dr. Ali Fathollah-Nejad
Writer and academic Dr. Ali Fathollah-Nejad on the inevitable trajectory of the revolution...
Dr. Afarin Rajaie
Therapist Dr. Afarin Rajaie on the importance of a "collective recovery" from trauma for the global Iranian community...
Shiva Negar
Actor and human rights advocate Shiva Negar on the folly of the Biden Administration’s ongoing attempts at “diplomacy” with the Islamic Republic regime…
Gilda Sahebi
Journalist Gilda Sahebi on the real reasons European leaders refuse to put the IRGC on the terrorist list…
Mojean Aria
Actor and producer Mojean Aria on paying tribute to his Iranian mom when winning a major scholarship...
Shiva Negar
Actor and human rights advocate Shiva Negar on the importance of empathy in fostering unity in the global Iranian community…
Babak Amini
Guitar virtuoso Babak Amini on publicly declaring his support for Reza Pahlavi...
Saba Zameni
EXCLUSIVE: Singer and songwriter Saba Zameni performing "Shadowless" live in the Roqe Studio (accompanied by Shaya on piano and Jian on drums).
Nikahang Kowsar
Journalist and blogger Nikahang Kowsar on the continued denial of Canada and the EU to put the IRGC on the terrorist list…
Nassim Varasteh
Karate champion Nassim Varasteh on her team dedicating their competition to Mehdi Karami……
Hamid Saeidi
Composer and musician Hamid Saeidi on wanting to return to visit the tombstone of his dear mother in a free Iran...
Babak Amini
Guitar virtuoso Babak Amini on helping the young people of Iran “learn to fly” after living under the Islamic Republic…
Golrokh Aminian
Opera singer and performer Golrokh Aminian on her disappointment that opposition leaders have not unified against the Islamic Republic regime...
Hila Sedighi
Poet and activist Hila Sedighi on developing a thick skin after interrogations by the regime...
Hila Sedighi
Poet and human rights activist Hila Sedighi on the Plight of Political Prisoners Under the Current Regime in Iran…
Shirin Amani Azari
Psychotherapist Shirin Amani Azari on the impact of the trauma and isolation of political prisoners in Iran right now...
Hila Sedighi
Poet and activist Hila Sedighi on how the movement against the regime is different this time…
Reza Deghati
Legendary photo-journalist Reza Deghati: "The end of the regime is near"
Naghmeh Jah
Graphic designer and artist Naghmeh Jah on the importance of the visual element of the Iranian uprising…
Navid Negahban
Actor and activist Navid Negahban on the need for the Iranian people to “wake up”…
Dr Shahab Anari
Professional coach and influencer Dr. Shahab Anari on the need for Iranians to overcome “learned helplessness” with regards to the revolution…
Hila Sedighi
Poet and human rights activist Hila Sedighi on the Plight of Political Prisoners Under the Current Regime in Iran…
Amir Arsalani
Flight PS752 family member Amir Arsalani on keeping the memories and case of those killed by the Iranian regime alive…
Dr Saeed Ghasseminejad
Economist and sanctions expert Dr Saeed Ghasseminejad on how the Biden Admin is effectively helping the Islamist regime in Iran…
Banafsheh Taherian
Writer and performer Banafsheh Taherian on her own horrific experiences with the Islamic Republic regime…
Bahador Alast
YouTuber Bahador Alast on transforming his platform to educate about the Iranian uprising…
Ebrin Bagheri
Visual artist Ebrin Bagheri on memorializing the victims of the Islamic Republic regime through his art…
Gilda Sahebi
Journalist and doctor Gilda Sahebi on what Germany could be doing to help the quest for freedom in Iran…
Amirnezam Samadabadi
Social media performer and engineer Amirnezam Samadabadi on the "rinse and repeat" emotional pain of living with the Islamic Republic regime over the years...
Amir Arsalani
Flight PS752 family member Amir Arsalani on immediately knowing the IRGC was behind the murder of his sister, brother-in-law, and one-year-old niece…
Dr. Saeed Ghasseminejad
Economist and writer Dr. Saeed Ghasseminejad on how maximum sanctions and economic collapse in Iran can facilitate regime change...
Amirnezam Samadabadi
Social media performer and engineer Amirnezam Samadabadi on the importance of not being silent in the face of atrocities in Iran...
Sana Ebrahimi
Academic and activist Sana Ebrahimi on her father's imprisonment and torture at the hands of the Islamic Republic regime...
Gilda Sahebi
Journalist and doctor Gilda Sahebi on the reality of the action Germany is taking against Iran…
Mahsa Townsend
Real estate agent and social media influencer Mahsa Townsend on the trauma and healing of this revolutionary moment...
Kaveh Shahrooz
Lawyer and human rights activist Kaveh Shahrooz on the need to form a coalition of opposition leadership…
Kaveh Shahrooz
Lawyer and human rights activist Kaveh Shahrooz on the case for non-violent civil disobedience…
Sana Ebrahimi
Academic and activist Sana Ebrahimi on having to "live a double life" in a religious family in Iran...
Nicole Ansari-Cox
Actor and producer Nicole Ansari-Cox on prominently promoting “woman life freedom” on her skin at the International Emmy Awards red carpet...
Tina Parsa
The full interview with Psychologist Tina Parsa in Los Angeles, U.S.A, on the regime's use of fear as a tool of control...
Helia Bandeh
Persian classical dancer Helia Bandeh on the importance of emphasizing "individualism" as the goal of this revolution...
Bahador Alast
Engineer and YouTuber Bahador Alast on the privileged life of clerics and agents of the Islamic Republic of Iran…
Dr. Fereydoon Rahmani
Academic and writer Dr Fereydoon Rahmani on the urgent need for opposition leaders in the diaspora to unite…...
Dr. Kayvan Mirhadi
The full interview with Dr. Kayvan Mirhadi (known as Dr. Kay) in Penfield, NY
Solmaz Barghgir
Stress recovery specialist Solmaz Barghgir on balancing the information and distractions entering our inbox...
Elica Le Bon
Lawyer and social justice advocate Elica Le Bon on reformist media narratives and the futility of the West dealing with the Islamic Republic...
shailin Asadollahi
Actor and activist Shailin Asadollahi on coming to terms with her brother being arrested and detained in Evin Prison for his poetry...
Kusha Alagband
Photographer and social media influencer Kusha Alagband on instagram conspicuously blocking or suppressing posts about Iran…
Dr. Mahmoud Amiry-Moghaddam
Neuroscientist and human rights advocate Dr. Mahmoud Amiry-Moghaddam on the importance of the UN Special Session resolution about Iran…
Natasha Ekunwe
Professor and social worker Natasha Ekunwe on clashes with Qatari authorities while she was demonstrating at the World Cup last week…
Mohsen Parsa
Award-winning attorney Mohsen Parsa on his lawsuit to hold Meta, Instagram and Twitter to account for operating to the benefit of the Iranian regime...
Bahman Ghobadi
Bahman Ghobadi Full interview...به زبان فارسی (With English Subtitles)
Naghmeh Jah
Graphic designer and artist Naghmeh Jah on the agony and emotion of painting the young victims of the Islamic Republic regime...
Nikahang Kowsar
Journalist and activist Nikahang Kowsar on wanting to see the Canadian government take a more powerful stance against the IRGC...
Javid Jabari
LGBTQ activist Javid Jabari on facing homophobia at diaspora rallies supporting freedom in Iran...
Ehsan Karami
Radio and TV personality Ehsan Karami on the duality of anger and inspiration about what is happening in Iran…
Mehrdad Ahmadpour
Human Rights advocate Parastoo Fatemi on the lack of global response to the regime’s executions in Iran…...
Yasamin Karimi
Psychotherapist Yasamin Karimi on the revolution of 2022 being a healing moment for Iranians in the diaspora...
Negin Parsa
Exiled singer and songwriter Negin Parsa (in Istanbul) on the catharsis of recording her song for the revolution...
Cameron Khansarinia
NUFDI policy director Cameron Khansarinia on the guiding principles to unite around for post-Islamic Republic Iran...
Parastoo Fatemi
Human Rights advocate Parastoo Fatemi on the lack of global response to the regime’s executions in Iran…...
Azam Ali
Singer and producer Azam Ali on the 'empathy deficit' amongst Americans when it comes to iran...
Shirin Amini Azari
Psychotherapist and author Shirin Amani Azari on witness beautiful unity at the historic Berlin rally for Iran...
Dang Show
Exclusive: Dang Show live in the Roqe Studio performing the new tribute song "The Anger of a Tear"...
Mariam Memarsadeghi
Cyrus Forum founder and director Mariam Memarsadeghi on Zahedan and being "only as strong as our weakest link"...
Nikahang Kowsar
Acclaimed artist Afshin Naghouni on this moment signalling the end of the Islamic Republic...
Arash Sobhani
Musician and producer Arash Sobhani on the non-reformable regime, and inspiration from Iranian high school students...
Shaparak Shajarizadeh
Activist Shaparak Shajarizadeh on the emotional toll of her experience as a woman in Iran...
Nikahang Kowsar
Journalist and blogger Nikahang Kowsar on hypocrisy of those in West who've been associates of reformists in Iran now jumping to side of the uprising...
Kimia Yousefi
British-Iranian influencer Kimia Yousefi on the pride she feels at the strength of young women and men on the frontlines in Iran...
Dr. Reza Moridi
Dr. Reza Moridi in the Roqe Studio on why the IRGC should be deemed a terrorist group in Canada.
Armin Amiri
Actor and producer Armin Amiri on the inaction of the West in supporting human rights protesters in Iran...
Nazenin Ansari
Kayhan London Editor Nazenin Ansari on the problematic media coverage of Iran...
Dr. Mehrzad Boroujerdi
Academic and author Dr. Mehrzad Boroujerdi on the long-term failure of both repression and reform in the Islamic Republic of Iran...
Mandana Karimi
Actress and model Mandana Karimi on "enough is enough"...
Bahar Eslami
Exiled fashion blogger Bahar Eslami on being captured by the 'morality police'...
Nikahang kowsar
Cartoonist and blogger Nikahang Kowsar on Iranians in the diaspora who lead “double lives” and enable the regime…
Gelareh Sheibani
Singer and artist Gelareh Sheibani: 'The riot police have fear in their eyes'
Saba Zameni
Singer and Sufi dancer Saba Zameni on her experiences being imprisoned by "morality police" in Iran...
Bahman Ghobadi
Acclaimed filmmaker Bahman Ghobadi on the current governing regime in Iran...
Shadi Majlessy
Confectionary artist Shadi Majlessy on putting historic Iranian images on her cakes...
Behzad Bolour
Broadcaster Behzad Bolour on the dilemma of Iranians expressing happiness...
Ali Behnam Bakhtiar
Acclaimed luxury designer Ali Behnam Bakhtiar on doing psychological profiles of his clients...
Dr. Doreen Granpeesheh
Award-winning psychologist Dr. Doreen Granpeesheh on battling "all or nothing" thinking...
Ali Behnam Bakhtiar
Acclaimed luxury designer Ali Behnam Bakhtiar on “making the impossible possible”…
Dr. Doreen Granpeesheh
Acclaimed autism expert Dr. Doreen Granpeesheh on the plight of those dealing with autism disorders in Iran...
25band
Alternative pop stars 25band, The Love Story
25band
Alternative music stars 25band on the dynamics of a professional and personal relationship together...
Mahta Gharaei
Teenage karate champ and life coach sister Mahta & Ava Gharaei on their sibling support system…
Nikahang Kowsar
Award-winning cartoonist and journalist Nikahang Kowsar on how pain and fibromyalgia changed his priorities away from cartooning...
Mahta Gharaei
Teenage karate and pageant star Mahta Gharaei on the importance of dreaming big…
Nikahang Kowsar
Award-winning cartoonist Nikahang Kowsar on the (in)famous drawing that drew the ire of clergy in Iran...
RASTAK
Roqe Exclusive: Members of the Iranian roots music supergroup Rastak, performing "Sartarz Maqam" live in the Roqe Studio...
Pannie "Banzai" Kianzad
UFC fighter Pannie "Banzai" Kianzad on letting go of appearance…
FAEZEH SAMAEI
Fitness instructor Faezeh Samaei on personal tragedy inspiring her social media presence...
FAEZEH SAMAEI
Fitness instructor and social media star Faezeh Samaei on her mother disapproving of her career choices...
SOLEY (SOLEYMAN VASEGHI)
Iranian music legend Soley (Soleyman Vaseghi) on "keeping an eye" on Fereydoun Farrokhzad at his wedding...
Pirooz Varasteh
Karate and Bodybuilding Champion Pirooz Varasteh on his legendary father, Dr. Farhad Varasteh…
Soley (Soleyman Vaseghi)
Iranian music icon Soley (Soleyman Vaseghi) on being a “simple and humble” man…
Dr. Roza Moradi
Doctor of Natural Medicine Dr. Roza Moradi on the benefits of thinking of ourselves as earth and nature...
Helia Bandeh
Iranian classical dancer Helia Bandeh on her advice to young women in Iran who wish to pursue dance...
Dr. Sina Joorabchi
Iranian-American surgeon and social media sensation Dr. Sina Joorabchi on protecting your ears using the "60/60 rule" with headphones...
Shally Zomorodi
Broadcaster and author Shally Zomorodi on being bullied as an Iranian kid growing up in California...
Peyman Salimi
Singer-songwriter and producer Peyman Salimi performs "Shab" live in the Roqe Studio...
Dr. Shahin Shahab
Professional coach and branding expert Dr. Shahab Anari on the importance of self-promotion and marketing in the 21st Century…
Nikki Naghavi
Iranian-American violinist Nikki Naghavi performing a spontaneous and improvised version of Queen's Bohemian Rhapsody...
Ali Dorani
Award-winning Iranian cartoonist Ali Dorani on how Australia's "immigrant detention facilities" are actually more like prison camps...
KIOSK
ROQE EXCLUSIVE: Iranian rock band Kiosk performing “Rooze Azadi” live in the Roqe Studio…
Dr. Shauheen Etminan
Scientist and futurist Dr. Shauheen Etminan on the connection between Persian dried herb Esfand and psychedelics...
Nikki Naghavi
Violinist Nikki Naghavi on being an American woman with proud Iranian identity...
Golshid Mola
Alangoo founder and director Golshid Mola on the importance of being persistent with your goals...
Kayvon Zand
Psychologist and philosopher Dr. Soroush Dabbagh on how 'tarof' complicates honest dialogue amongst Iranians...
Dr. Soroush Dabbagh
Psychologist and philosopher Dr. Soroush Dabbagh on how 'tarof' complicates honest dialogue amongst Iranians...
Houshang Touzie
Playwright and actor Houshang Touzie on how Fereydoun Farrokhzad would do in the 21st Century...
KIOSK
Members of the rock band Kiosk on the fragility of “hope” for youth in Iran…
KIOSK
Iranian rock band Kiosk performing “Mah” live in the Roqe Studio…
Alisa Vaseghi
Award-winning fashion designer Alisa Vaseghi on inventing clothing made out of glue...
Dr. Iman Taheri
Surgeon and social media star Dr. Iman Taheri on the ego of being a doctor…
Anahita Eskandari
YouTube documentarian Anahita Eskandari on facing stereotypes about Iran and Iranians while living in China...
Ali Azimi
Popular rock musician Ali Azimi on the title and theme of his brand new album...
Captain Behnam
Political analyst and crypto enthusiast Maysam Behravesh on winning over the cryptocurrency non-believers...
Maysam BEhravesh
Political analyst and crypto enthusiast Maysam Behravesh on winning over the cryptocurrency non-believers...
Awin Tavakoli
Lawyer and NFT enthusiast Awin Tavakoli on the value of owning a jacket you cannot wear in the physical world...
Alireza Ghorbani
Virtuoso vocalist Alireza Ghorbani on how he trained his voice by singing in the mountains...
Ashkan Roayaee
Coveted photographer Ashkan Roayaee on his finding dancers as his creative muse...
بازیرنویس زبان فارسی
With Farsi Subtitles
Hossein Amini
Award-winning screenwriter and director Hossein Amini on his approach to writing...
بازیرنویس زبان فارسی
With Farsi Subtitles
Ash Koosha
Multidisciplinary artist and innovator Ash Koosha on the future of music...
Kimia Yousefi
British-Iranian cultural commentator Kimia Yousefi on dating a Persian guy for the first time…
Shahrzad (Sherry) Kazemi
Popular online English teacher Shahrzad (Sherry) Kazemi on how to engage audiences on social media platforms…
بازیرنویس زبان فارسی
With Farsi Subtitles
Alireza “Razor Ali” Ghadiri
Rising star boxer Alireza “Razor Ali” Ghadiri on how living on the streets of London felt ‘safe’ after his rough life in Tehran…
بازیرنویس زبان فارسی
With Farsi Subtitles
Cameron Cartio
Swedish-Iranian singer and songwriter Cameron Cartio on the “dark side” of becoming a pop star…
JAVID JABARI
Persian Drag Show founder Javid Jabari on the support he received to identify as a gay man while still in Iran…
Sara & Nima (Rhythm and Vibes)
Sara & Nima (Rhythm and Vibes) playing “Seda kion Mara” live in the Roqe Studio!
بازیرنویس زبان فارسی
With Farsi Subtitles
Yasamin Karimi & Neda Bayat
Psychologists Yasamin Karimi and Neda Bayat on the deep confusion in Iranian immigrant relationships…
بازیرنویس زبان فارسی
With Farsi Subtitles
Erfan Nouraee
Award-winning inventor Erfan Nouraee on finding his passion for scientific inventions as a child…
Hadi Partovi
Tech entrepreneur and founder of Code.org Hadi Partovi on teaching himself computer coding as a kid in 1980s Iran…
Dr. Pedram Shojaei
Dr. Pedram Shojaei, The Urban Monk on the “attention economy” and why we have so much trouble with focus…
بازیرنویس زبان فارسی
With Farsi Subtitles
Banafsheh Taherian
Writer and actor Banafsheh Taherian on the importance of discovering Nezami…
بازیرنویس زبان فارسی
With Farsi Subtitles
Tina Talebi
Instagram and YouTube luminary Tina Talebi on the plight of Bahai people in Iran…
DJ Aras
Renowned performer and producer DJ Aras on the challenges of working in the Persian entertainment business…
Behnaz Sarafpour
Acclaimed designer Behnaz Sarafpour on not changing her name when she launched her brand…
بازیرنویس زبان فارسی
With Farsi Subtitles
Tara Ghazanfar
Designer Tara Ghazanfar on how a trip to Iran inspired her successful brand…
بازیرنویس زبان فارسی
With Farsi Subtitles
Arash Sobhani
Rock Musician and TV Producer Arash Sobhani on Iranians outside of Iran to speaking out politically…
Pooneh Ghoddoosi
Award-winning journalist Pooneh Ghoddoosi on trying to stay sane whilst covering global crises…
Faramarz Aslani
Legendary singer-songwriter Faramarz Aslani on having his newfound stardom supplanted by the revolution in 1979…
بازیرنویس زبان فارسی
With Farsi Subtitles
Dr. Fathali Moghaddam
Psychologist and author Dr. Fathali Moghaddam on the current global backward slide into authoritarianism…
بازیرنویس زبان فارسی
With Farsi Subtitles
Dr. Sheila Nazarian
Surgeon and Netflix star Dr. Sheila Nazarian on calling out unrealistic images posted on Instagram…
Hoda Jarrah
Iranian-American pioneer bodybuilder and social media influencer, Hoda Jarrah: I Am Not Afraid to Die…
Firooz Zahedi
Legendary photographer Firooz Zahedi on what he most learned from Elizabeth Taylor…
بازیرنویس زبان فارسی
With Farsi Subtitles
Keyvon Zand
Queer Musician and Actor Kayvon Zand on gender pronouns, identity and finding a space to fit in…
بازیرنویس زبان فارسی
With Farsi Subtitles
Sahar Golshani
Comedian and commentator Sahar Golshani on why Iranians (disproportionately) care what others think…
Neema Nazeri
Comedian Neema Nazeri on opening up about mental health, and finding his focus in recovery….
Hila Sedighi
Poet and activist Hila Sedighi on the brief glimpse of hope during the Green Movement election of 2009…
بازیرنویس زبان فارسی
With Farsi Subtitles
Angie Sadeghi
Doctor Angie Sadeghi on how giving up dairy and meat changed her life…
بازیرنویس زبان فارسی
With Farsi Subtitles
Peter (Payam) Banifaz
Comedian and Actor Peter Banifaz on the high expectations of Iranian parents…
Bahman Ghobadi
Bahman Ghobadi on not having a phone and detaching from social media…
Shirin Nasseri
Shirin Nasseri: My Outlet is Dance…
بازیرنویس زبان فارسی
With Farsi Subtitles
Rana Mansour
Rana Mansour on the different focus of English vs Persian pop songs…
بازیرنویس زبان فارسی
With Farsi Subtitles
Faramarz Aslani
Faramarz Aslani: I First Fell in Love at Six Years Old…
Arghavan
Arghavan: Why I No Longer Belong to One Country.
Kimia Yousefi
Kimia Yousefi: My Law Degree Didn’t Prevent Me Getting Judged for Being a Waitress.
بازیرنویس زبان فارسی
With Farsi Subtitles
Faramarz Aslani
Faramarz Aslani: I Was Told I Should Not Write My Own Lyrics…
بازیرنویس زبان فارسی
With Farsi Subtitles
Bahador Last
The Iranian-Canadian engineer and YouTube sensation, Bahador Alast: When a Language Game Becomes Political.
Bahar Eslami
Popular Iranian-Canadian fashion blogger and journalist Bahar: How I became a “threat” to the Iranian government.
Bahar Eslami
Iranian-American author, Qigong master, and filmmaker, Pedram Shojai: Overcoming Our Screen Time Addiction.
بازیرنویس زبان فارسی
With Farsi Subtitles
Sussan Deyhim
Acclaimed Iranian-American singer, composer and performance artist, Sussan Deyhim on the pros and cons of being Iranian….
بازیرنویس زبان فارسی
With Farsi Subtitles
Armin Amiri
Armin joins from Los Angeles to recount his wild journey from Iran as a kid dreaming of being in the movies, his fateful encounter with Michael Jackson…
Armin Amiri
Armin recalls his journey into the soul: Sharing his Personal Ayahuasca Experience, something he has done about 20 times.
Hoda Jarrah
ranian-American pioneer bodybuilder and social media influencer, Hoda: I was forced out, but I won’t give up on Iran.
بازیرنویس زبان فارسی
With Farsi Subtitles
Hoda Jarrah
Iranian-American pioneer bodybuilder and social media influencer, Hoda: My Iranian role model was…Arnold Schwarzenegger!
بازیرنویس زبان فارسی
With Farsi Subtitles
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