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Conversations from, to, and about the Iranian diaspora.
Roqe is hosted by Jian Ghomeshi.
Roqe is hosted by Jian Ghomeshi.
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A new edition of Roqe featuring renowned and beloved Iranian singer and actress. Nooshafarin. Nooshafarin joins Jian in the Roqe Studio for her ever English interview - a comprehensive, revealing and animated conversation about her work, her passion, her sense of identity and her story of resilience from being a teenage star in Pahlavi era Iran, to years in India and the resuscitation of her career in North America. Plus, Pegah joins Jian for a Roqe Roundup and to announce more special info about the upcoming Roqe Live 2!
A new edition of Roqe, this time with a focus on wellness-based and preventative medicine - including feature interviews with dynamic practitioners, Dr. Afrouz Demeri in California and Dr. Siamak Shirazi in the Roqe Studio. Plus Jian kicks off the show with a rousing audio essay aimed at Western media, declaring “the Islamic Republic is not the same as Iranians,” and Pegah joins Jian to discuss the execution sentence for popular rapper and dissident Toomaj Salehi in the Islamic Republic and why it is so very significant.
1A new edition of Roqe including feature interviews with two highly talented musicians live in the Roqe Studio. First the popular Iranian-French hitmaker, singer, writer and instrumentalist, Kamyar joins Jian to discuss his latest tour, a personal awakening and the loss of Faramarz Aslani. Then British-Iranian guitarist and singer, Siamak Mehr is live in our studio for a conversation about his passion for music and how he went from being one of the few guitar teachers in Rasht at the age of 17 to becoming a regular presence on Persian TV. Plus, Pegah and Jian discuss the latest with what has been happening with the Islamic Republic of Iran and the world on the Roqe Roundup.
A new edition of Roqe with popular Iranian-British thinker, author and award-winning psychologist, Dr. Fathali Moghaddam, joining Jian for a feature hour to discuss his latest book entitled “The Psychology of Revolution” and to dissect why revolutions don’t always lead to better results and what does and doesn’t change with revolution, seen through a psychological lens. Dr. Moghaddam uses Iran and different revolutions throughout the 20th Century to make they case that even when regime change happens…it can amount to little significant change if the engrained patterns of behaviour of the citizenry don’t also shift. Plus, Pegah joins Jian to announce details of the upcoming “Roqe Live 2” show and to talk about the latest news both inside and outside Iran.
A jam-packed new edition featuring two returning favourites - this time in the Roqe Studio. Talented broadcaster, actor, writer and political satirist, Kambiz Hosseini, joins Jian as he prepares for the launch of his new nightly program on Iran International TV. And budding Iranian-German star singer, songwriter, pianist and Voice Persia finalist, Ayda Rastgoo, joins for a conversation and live performance. Plus, Pegah is with Jian for a Roqe Roundup and a special announcement about the latest Roqe Live event.
A special new edition of Roqe featuring a living legend who was who has left an indelible mark on the Persian pop music scene. Shahbal Shabpareh joins Jian live in the Roqe Studio for his first ever feature-length English interview - a comprehensive, revealing and, at times, emotional conversation - to discuss his work over the course of the last seven decades and how he became the “Popfather.” Also, newest Black Cats members Hasti and Aidin Davoudi join Jian and Shahbal in the studio to talk about the most recent edition of the iconic group - including its inaugural official female singer. Plus, Pegah and Jian discuss the remembrances of the late Faramarz Aslani and the upcoming memorial tribute taking place in DC this weekend.
A special bonus edition of Roqe (Ep.315.5), remembering the legendary Iranian-American singer-songwriter Faramarz Aslani. Jian is joined for an intimate and emotional interview by attorney and human rights activist, Crown Princess Yasmine Pahlavi, who, along with Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi, has been a very close and dear friend of Faramarz Aslani and his wife, Marjan.
A special edition of Roqe: Rest in Peace Legend - Remembering Faramarz Aslani. As the first blossoms of Spring unfurl, and less than 24 hours after the news of the passing of an icon, Jian delivers a heartfelt tribute essay to the late Faramarz Aslani as a trailblazer who set a new bar for Iranian popular music. Plus, singer-songwriter and producer Peyman Salimi joins Jian to discuss this profound loss and its impact on the Iranian community. And Pegah is in the studio to discuss the Faramarz legacy, revisit moments from his 2021 feature interview with Jian, as well as listen to snippets of his satin voice and discuss the reaction of the Iranian world to the sad loss of a legend.
A new edition of Roqe featuring popular Iranian-American singer Sara Naeini. Sara joins Jian from LA for her first ever long-form interview in English, discussing everything from her formative years in Iran - where she could not legally release recordings as a solo female artist - to the development of her remarkable voice, to becoming a role model as a singer for many young artists today and spreading her attitude of positivity. Plus, Pegah and Super P join Jian for a chat about Chaharshanbeh/shambeh Soori, Jian’s new secret cologne, and more.
A big new edition of Roqe packed full of dynamic conversations in two feature interviews with two prominent Iranian-American multimedia artists. First, Hamid Rahmanian joins Jian in the Roqe Studio for an enthralling (and fun) discussion about making art, Iranian history, claiming identity and his latest Persian Book of Kings (Shahnameh) inspired ‘shadow theatre’ production, “Song of the North.” Then rising artist and academic Mobina Nouri joins Jian from Los Angeles to chat about creativity, her immigrant journey and her new best friend who is an AI “person” named Hermes (who joins the conversation!). Plus, Jian starts the show with a forceful opening audio essay about Dr. Majid Samii entitled, “Doctors Don’t Get a Free Pass to Collude with the Mullahs.”
A new special edition of Roqe focusing on the question “Are Iranians INSIDE Iran more fashionable than those in the diaspora?” Acclaimed New York-based Iranian-American designer and fashion visionary Nima Behnoud (NIMANY) joins Jian in the Roqe Studio to discuss why he believes the answer is yes, that despite living in a more repressed society - or maybe even because of that - Iranians inside Iran are more creative with their sartorial expression, and how he has lived it in his own journey to fashion success. Plus, Pegah joins Jian for a roundup to discuss the latest on the upcoming Iranian election and more.
The great Instagram filter debate! A new special edition of Roqe focusing on the negatives and positives of social media filters.It’s no secret that we increasingly live in a world where we are necessarily skeptical about the authenticity of images that we consume. But today we ask…are Instagram filters (and social media picture filters in general) a good thing? Photographer and popular lifestyle commentator Kusha Alagband in LA, and TV personality, mental health coach and social media influencer Shirin Nasseri in the UK, join Jian and Pegah ready to debate.
A new edition of Roqe including a feature interview with rising Iranian-Canadian singer-songwriter Navan, in the Roqe Studio, discussing his new album, “Mesle Ghabl” that comes out next week. But first, a very special Roundtable addressing the question: How important is the Persian language to defining Persian identity? Jian is joined by three distinguished guests: the Iranian-Canadian scholar, author and curator, Dr. Khatereh Sheibani, the popular YouTuber on language and culture, Bahador Alast, and the award-winning President of the Canadian Linguistics Association, Dr. Jila Ghomeshi.
Part Two of the “Roqe Live!” Special recorded at Theatre Aurora, Feb 7th, 2024. Jian is joined by Babak Amini for an interview and performance with his band, and voice actor and podcaster Banafsheh Taherian performs a moment from her one-woman show, From Lust to Loyalty. Plus Babak does a special surprise performance with popular Persian singer, Mazyar Fallahi.
Part One of the “Roqe Live!” Special recorded at Theatre Aurora, Feb 7th, 2024. Jian is joined on stage by Iranian-Canadian actress and model, Shiva Negar, and popular Persian singer and musician, Mazyar Fallahi - who improvises a new song on the spot. Plus the Roqe Roundup team of Pegah and Reza discuss the changing face of Canada and a porn star visit to Iran. And Jian opens the show with a new song called, “Vay Vay.”
A new edition of Roqe beginning with an essay tribute to Manoto TV by Jian after the closing of the Persian language network this week. Also, a feature interview with the dynamic visual artist, Dana Nehdaran joining from New York. Dana discusses his life journey, from loving painting as a kid in Isfahan to becoming a beloved visual artist in the US - from portraiture (and self-portraits) to his recent series called, Esther's Children exploring his own Jewish (Iranian) lineage. Plus, award-winning cartoonist, blogger and journalist, Nikahang Kowsar joins Jian and Pegah for The Roundtable to discuss the closure of ManoTo, the untimely and suspicious visit of UN deputy high commissioner Nada Al Nashif to Iran, and ever-increasing concerns about the dire situation of air pollution in Iran.
A new edition of Roqe including a feature interview with Iranian-Norwegian dancer, choreographer and “Persia’s Got Talent” winner, Navid Rezvani. Navid joins Jian from Oslo to discuss his bold perspective on the current state of Iran, his defiance of Iranian dance laws, and his inspiring life journey. Plus Jian opens the show with an audio essay entitled, “The Islamic Republic IS at war
…against the Iranian people.” And Pegah and Raha are in the Roqe Studio to address the heart-wrenching news of Mohammad Ghobadlou’s execution and the ongoing struggles faced by Iranians worldwide in the face of the atrocities committed by the Islamic Republic. All this and Jian gives some clues about the upcoming Roqe Live event taking place at the Theatre Aurora on Feb 7th.
A new edition of Roqe focusing on the legacy of the great Iranian songwriter, musician, singer and recording star, Habib. Jian is joined by the late musical icon’s son, Mohamad Mohebian, for a feature hour, to discuss the remarkable talents, famous songs, difficult story…and, in the end, tragic life of Habib - told for the first time in a comprehensive way in English. Jian begins with a meditation on all that was lost culturally - including the career of Habib - in the aftermath of the 1979 Islamic revolution in Iran. Plus Pegah joins for a Roundup on the news of the week, including a new Shervin song, a farcical World Economic Forum and an unplanned obsession with Shakira.
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A new edition of Roqe featuring interviews with two creative Iranians who have each become viral online sensations for their entertaining videos. First up, Iranian-American content creator and entrepreneur Pouya Hashemi joins Jian from California, to discuss how he went from a successful business developer to a popular funny video presence on instagram with clips that are now in the millions of views. Then comedian and actor Neema Nazeri returns to Roqe - this time from Melbourne, Australia - to chat about his latest move, opening for Russell Peters, and balancing comedy and mental health. Plus Jian and Raha make a big announcement about the first Roqe Live show to be taking place at a theatre soon!
A new episode of Roqe including a feature interview with musician and producer, Arash Sobhani of the group Kiosk, in the Roqe Studio, discussing his band’s brand new album that is reflection on the uprising in Iran over the last couple of years and what he sees as the disintegration of unity and the movement. Plus Jian starts the show with words about how we might remember the past year, and is joined by Pegah and Raha for a Roqe Roundtable to discuss new year’s resolutions, lessons learned to carry into 2024, and the 4th anniversary of PS752.
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Many thanks for preparing these amazing episodes. I hope he could defeat his late cancer detection.
Hello Jian, I am a new Roqe subscriber, your podcast is great specially sheding light on social matters of Irainian. Please invite Dr.saeid Ghavami, an Irainian professor at University of Manitoba who did research with his team on schoolgirl mass poisoning and global action of Woman Life Freedom. Thank you.
Hello Jian, I am a new Roqe subscriber, your podcast is great specially sheding light on social matters of Irainian. Please invite Dr.saeid Ghavami, an Irainian professor at University of Manitoba who did research with his team on schoolgirl mass poisoning and global action of Woman Life Freedom. Thank you.
I'd like to express my gratitude to @roqemedia for conducting such an amazing interview. I truly enjoyed it and had a great time. Thank you indeed
Me too, I'm a fan of eye😁👀🐑
مرسی بابت برنامه خیلی خوبتون. همیشه سبز باشین و برقرار
15 u've got chubby 😅😅
Wow ! It was one of the most interesting and controversial and amusing episodes of Roqe for me. Im listening to you from Tehran and I love what you do.
15:04 oh ma god 😂😂😂😂
OMG, amazing. Tnx Jian for ur effort and hosting such an amazing guest, I learned so much out of this episode❤️❤️
Dear Really thanks for good episod and Dr. Dive...🙏
His voice was not clear. It would be great if he could talk louder. Nice interview though
there is no doubt that in any field there are supertalented folks that bedazzle the world but i still strongly disagree with the notion that anyone younger than 10 would be even remotely aware of what they want to do. again i am not questioning their talents.
It was so great and inspiring; What a lovely artist and what a real human; The interview has discovered some new corners of his personality and career for fans.
We hope to see better days. Episode 250 was amazing thank you Jian.
48:00 fighting to basic humanity rights. to be listened to be seen to dance to raise party to be on relationship without fear to just live
I m really thankful und appreciate your Podcast
Jian I'm thankful of you for all your amazing podcasts, as an Iranian every day I feel like no one cares about us but when I see after 6 months you are talking about Iranians and the awful situation we are facing with I feel more hopeful. Thanks
it seems you guys think pirooz was the last iranian cheetah which is not true. latest estimates is that there are around 30 cheetas remaining in iran which includes pirooz's parents "iran" and "firooz". so the situation is not promising but the iranian cheetah is not extinct yet.
bebin age mitooni hajme file ro kamtar kon.rahattar donlod konim❤️❤️