In this episode, we're joined by the creator of one of Iran's most popular podcasts. Our guest, Farshad, set up the Persian language podcast, 'Digesttt', around two years ago and has been simply summarising societal matters ever since. Subjects of his show have ranged from Israel & Palestine, Feminism and Brexit. The monthly podcast recently passed a mile-stone of one million downloads, so we wanted to invited him on the show to discuss what's involved in setting up a successful podcast in Iran.
During this episode, we discuss popular Persian language podcasts, the Iranian podcast community, how podcasts have changed over time in Iran, and where the red lines are for podcast content made in Iran.
In the episode we get answers to...You can listen the Digesttt podcast online via the website, or find the show on your preferred podcast provider. You can also follow Digesttt on Instagram here, follow Digesttt in Twitter here, and follow Digesttt on Telegram here.
FAQs about Persian language, Iranian podcastsThe answers to the following questions were made using information from our interview with Farshad of Digesttt podcast.
Persian terms used during the show PersianEnglish translationVatan fooroosh:A term suggesting that a person is selling their countryPhoto credits: Jeremy Thomas
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How deep will an Iranian uncle’s love go?
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Are all Iranian men mummy’s boys?
What MUST you do in Iran?
Farsi or Persian — who’s wrong?
What is the most Iranian thing?
Fingilish, or is it Pingilish?
Why do Iranians think we’re better than them?
How much do Iranians tip?
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What do Iranians vote for?
What doesn’t happen at Iranian birthday parties?
Can women play football… in Iran?
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Flight stories… what’s Iran got?
No?
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