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Learn Persian with Chai and Conversation

Chai & Conversation
Persian Language
Hafez
Persian Poetry
Shahnameh
Ferdowsi
Iran
Iranian Culture
Khosrow and Shirin
Poetry
A Separation
Nizami Ganjavi
Language Learning
Creation Of the World
Love
Hafez's Ay Be Rendan Makon
Farsi Language
Simin Behbahani
Women Life Freedom Movement
Arabic Language
Philosophy

Learn Persian with Chai and Conversation teaches you conversational Persian in a fun and casual manner in weekly lessons of about 15-20 minutes each. Check out our website chaiandconversation.com for more information.

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In this fourth part of the discussion of Simin Behbahani's dobāré meesāzamat vatan, we go over the next six lines of the poem in detail.

In this episode, Leyla sits down with Yasmin Khan — the acclaimed British-Iranian-Pakistani food writer, activist, and author of *The Saffron Tales*, *Zaitoun*, *Ripe Figs*, and her newest cookbook, *Sabzi: The Beautiful World of Persian Vegetarian C... more

In this third part of the discussion of Simin Behbahani's dobāré meesāzamat vatan, we go over the next six lines of the poem in detail.

In this second part of the discussion of Simin Behbahani's dobāré meesāzamat vatan, we go over the first six lines of the poem in detail.

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Maya Khalifa Arnaz
Poem reader for the episode
Episode: Poetry | Simin Behbahani's dobāré meesāzamet vatan, Part 4
Yasmin Khan
Author and cultural activist
Author, Sabzi; The Saffron Tales
Episode: Interview | Growing Up Irooni: Yasmin Khan on Food, Culture & Compassion Across Borders
Hamid Rahmanian
Artist, author, publisher; creator of Shahnameh-inspired works and Feathers of Fire
Kingarama (publisher/creative studio)
Episode: Growing Up Irooni: Hamid Rahmanian on Building Persian Culture, One Story at a Time
Danesh Nosirvan
Investigator who identifies people in online videos; Iranian-American commentator
Episode: Growing Up Irooni: Danesh Nosirvan on Speaking Up When Our Parents Couldn't
Safa Shayani
Dr. Safa Shayani, guest expert on Shahnameh narratives
Episode: Culture | Ferdowsi's Shahnameh, The Story of Zahhak, Part 4
Sahba Shayani
Dr. Sahba Shayani, discussed in intro, guides the Zahhak series
Episode: Culture | Ferdowsi's Shahnameh, The Story of Zahhak, Part 3
Nilo Tabrizy
Journalist and author of 'For the Sun After Long Nights'
New York Times
Episode: Interview | Growing Up Irooni - Nilo Tabrizy on the Cost of Telling Iran’s Story
Tara Grammy
Actor, producer, and creator focused on the Iranian diaspora.
Episode: Interview | Growing Up Irooni – Tara Grammy, An Iranian Take on Identity, Comedy, and Being All Up in Your Business
Chelsea Fagan
Founder of The Financial Diet and author
The Financial Diet
Episode: Speak Lesson 62 | Getting Attention

Host

Leyla Shams / Layla / Leila / Omid Arabian / Sahba Shayani
Core hosts with recurring participation across episodes; multiple spellings indicate a shared pool of presenters focusing on Persian language and culture.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 1.3k ratings
  • Best podcast!

    I absolutely love listening to this podcast. I have learned so much - the Shahnameh episodes were fantastic!

    Thank you for being such a patient interviewer and for letting your guest always speak and complete their thoughts while asking great questions about the subject as well - this is a favorite podcast hands down.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kritin1314
    United States7 months ago
  • Shahnameh

    I love the style of this conversational podcast. After a break, I’m so pleased to see it’s still going AND with 3 episodes on Shahnameh, which I’ve just about finished reading (well, a translation by Dick Davis). Maybe one day I can read it in Farsi! Fantastic podcast, keep up the good work

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DrSalC
    Australia8 months ago
  • Thank you

    So grateful for this podcast. For the depth of my heart thank you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Soumi Vesali
    United States9 months ago
  • I love u Chai and conversation!

    The best Persian learning podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    kyx20090514
    Chinaa year ago
  • Great podcast

    Well-paced. Enjoying it as the spouse of an Iranian who has learned a lot of conversational Farsi, but who is still missing a lot. This podcast is great because it starts from the beginning and is helping shore up the holes in my Farsi foundation. Would enjoy more grammar lessons, but perhaps those are coming. I’m only on Lesson 15 😉

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JaneGSalim
    Canadaa year ago

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Listeners praise approachable language tutoring paired with cultural storytelling.
Several reviews note high-quality interviewing that gives guests space to share insights.
The mix of language lessons and Persian culture/theory is frequently highlighted as valuable and engaging.

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Interview | Growing Up Irooni: Yasmin Khan on Food, Culture & Compassion Across Borders
Q: What inspired you to write Sabzi and integrate vegetarian options into Persian cuisine?
Her personal shift toward vegetarianism for health and climate reasons, plus marrying a vegetarian partner, prompted exploring plant-based versions of Persian classics to keep Persian culinary traditions evolving and accessible for future generations.
Interview | Growing Up Irooni: Yasmin Khan on Food, Culture & Compassion Across Borders
Q: How did your mixed heritage shape your exposure to Iranian culture and language growing up in the UK?
Her upbringing in a household that spoke Farsi and celebrated Nowruz, plus the lived experience of moving between cultures, helped her retain Gilaki and Persian ties while adapting to British life, ultimately influencing her path as a writer who uses food as a gateway to culture.
Poetry | Simin Behbahani's dobāré meesāzamet vatan, Introduction with Sahba Shayani
Q: What makes Simin Behbahani stand out in modern Persian poetry?
She revitalized the Ghazal with a modern voice, integrating social and political themes, while foregrounding women's perspectives and a strong sense of national identity.
Growing Up Irooni: Hamid Rahmanian on Building Persian Culture, One Story at a Time
Q: How did Rahmanian first encounter Shahnameh and decide to center his work around it?
He learned about Shahnameh after a successful career in Iran and the realization that its stories and visual legends could be made accessible to Western audiences; he pivoted from traditional art to a project that combined illustration, animation, and performance to reach everyday people.
Culture | Ferdowsi's Shahnameh, The Story of Zahhak, Part 4
Q: What are my roots?
Fereydoon learns from his mother that his father was Optin and that Zahhak killed him, leading to his hidden upbringing and eventual quest to reclaim Iran.

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This show blends language learning with culture, pairing practical Persian lessons with conversations that center on Persian literature, diaspora experiences, and storytelling. Episodes often feature expert guests and hosts who explore language, mythology, poetry, and cultural identity, making it appealing for learners who want authentic dialogue, context, and cultural insight beyond textbook phrases. A standout element is the sustained focus on Shahnameh narratives and poetry alongside language teaching, offering listeners both linguistic skills and deep cultural understanding. The format tends to be accessible, with a friendly, curious interviewing style that supports learners at multiple levels while also attracting culture enthusiasts a... more

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2. Yasmin Khan
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