Persian Girl Podcast
121 episodes - English - Latest episode: 9 days ago -Sharing voices from the diaspora and beyond. Originally founded in 2019 by Millie Efraim and Natalie Sanandaji with the intention to create a space for Mizrahi stories to come to life, the podcast has expanded to interviews with psychologists, historians, actors, spiritual workers, and creatives from all over the world.
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Episodes
Birthday Feels and Lurking on Venmo
June 12, 2019 12:00 - 44 minutes - 20.6 MBIn this episode, PGP hosts, Millie and Natalie talk about the feelings associated with birthdays and getting older (mental breakdowns), men who are "on the spectrum", and how all apps somehow encourage stalking (i.e. Venmo news feed). They also introduce a new segment: red flag or dealbreaker. Support the Show.
Millenial Doctor Holakouee
June 03, 2019 22:00 - 37 minutes - 17.4 MBIn episode 16, PGP interviews Tara, a Persian girl from Los Angeles. They discuss topics surrounding mental health; the difference between anxiety and panic attacks, the ways in which Persian households deal with mental health, and the nuances found in the values of Persian-American families depending on when they migrated to America. Support the Show.
Millenial Doctor Holakouee
June 03, 2019 22:00 - 37 minutes - 17.4 MBIn episode 16, PGP interviews Tara, a Persian girl from Los Angeles. They discuss topics surrounding mental health; the difference between anxiety and panic attacks, the ways in which Persian households deal with mental health, and the nuances found in the values of Persian-American families depending on when they migrated to America. Support the show
Conversation with Comedian Melissa Shoshahi
May 27, 2019 23:00 - 53 minutes - 24.4 MBPGP chats with Melissa Shoshahi about her experience as a comedian and being the first Persian American woman to tour internationally doing standup. Support the Show.
Millennial Cheating
May 13, 2019 02:00 - 41 minutes - 19.2 MBIn the 15th episode, Persian Girl Podcast hosts Millie and Natalie talk about the rumors that are spread about people who haven't gotten married by 30 or been in a relationship if they're "older" and the criticisms men/women face when they don't pursue a higher degree program after finishing their undergraduate degree. They also discuss what is considered "cheating" in 2019 (DMing on instagram or using dating apps secretly) and secrecy in relationships in general. Support the Show.
Millennial Cheating
May 13, 2019 02:00 - 41 minutes - 19.2 MBIn the 15th episode, Persian Girl Podcast hosts Millie and Natalie talk about the rumors that are spread about people who haven't gotten married by 30 or been in a relationship if they're "older" and the criticisms men/women face when they don't pursue a higher degree program after finishing their undergraduate degree. They also discuss what is considered "cheating" in 2019 (DMing on instagram or using dating apps secretly) and secrecy in relationships in general. Support the show
Marketing? Go Become a Doctor
May 06, 2019 18:00 - 53 minutes - 24.4 MBIn this episode, PGP chats with a 21 year old girl from LA. She talks about what it's like to not have a profession that has a linear path, like being a doctor or a lawyer, and how that affects her own personal feelings towards her career. They also discuss marijuana use, giving their parents a hard time, dating in LA, and parenting. Intro music by Siavash Ghomeyshi. Support the Show.
Interview with Noam Shuster Eliassi
April 29, 2019 18:00 - 52 minutes - 23.9 MBIn Episode 13, Persian Girl Podcast interviews comedian Noam Shuster Eliassi (@noam_joon on instagram). Noam talks about her upbringing in Neve Shalom (in Arabic, Wahat al-Salam), the mixed Jewish-Arab community outside of Jerusalem. She also goes into further detail of how her Middle Eastern heritage allows her to take her comedy certain places where most people cannot (literally and metaphorically). Noam tells PGP about her experience of doing standup comedy in the West Bank and how she p...
Q&A with Divorce Lawyer Jacqueline Harounian
April 23, 2019 20:00 - 1 hour - 39.7 MBIn the 12th episode, PGP interviews a Persian American divorce lawyer, Jacqueline Harounian, and discuss divorce law, prenuptial agreements, and ethics, equality, domestic violence, abuse, and infidelity in marriages. They also discuss "ahberoo" in Persian community and the hypocrisies/free passes that are given to wealthier members of the community. Furthermore, Jacqueline shares her experience as a working mother who navigated law school and establishing her practice while raising four chi...
Call Her Joony
April 15, 2019 20:00 - 1 hour - 33.2 MBIn the 11th episode, PGP interviews Iman Hariri-Kia, sex and dating editor at Elite Daily. Iman discusses her career transitions, the struggles of giving up a dream, and the rewards she reaps from writing about extremely personal subjects online. The three discuss how Persian culture influences their identity as first generation Americans and the difference between the identities of Muslim Persians vs Jewish Persians. Additionally they talk about hair and hair removal, what dating a non-Pers...
Youvegotnomale
March 25, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 29.8 MBIn episode 10, PGP sits down and talks with prominent meme creator Sebastian Tribbie, aka Youvegotnomale on instagram. *NSFW* They discuss his experiences with Middle Eastern men, sexually and non sexually...and also doing lean with Pusha T and shitting out Juul pods. Youvegotnomale also asks PGP a few questions about their personal life. Lastly, he breaks down the difference between a Hyena and a Meerkat as well as establishing a new term, "Aardvark". Support the Show.
Happy Norooz! - An Interview with Nick AM
March 21, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 35.3 MBNorooz special! PGP interviews Iranian-American music producer and dj, Nick AM. The three discuss identity conflicts as first generation Americans, being told to stop acting "white", and why he's never dated Persians. They also ask Nick about his thoughts on the non Jewish Persian communities in New Jersey and how the strong females in his family influenced his relationships and friendships with women. Also discussed is the culture of instagram, facetune, etc and red flags on dating apps. ...
Persian Boy Podcast
March 18, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 32.2 MBIn the eighth episode, PGP interviews a 21 year old Persian guy from Jericho, NY. They discuss the difference of expectations for Persian men vs. women; what is expected of men to major in college, career choices, and so on. They also ask the guest about texting/instagram etiquette, when he wants to get married, what he expects from his future wife/if he is okay with his future wife being a working mom, breastfeeding, and the general roles mothers and fathers have in a household. Support t...
Jealousy
March 11, 2019 04:00 - 51 minutes - 23.8 MBIn the seventh episode, PGP interviews a dermatologist from Los Angeles. They discuss jealousy in friendships and relationships, Persian men who put financial conditions on marriage, doctors who have a god complex, and the fetishization of younger girls in the Persian community. PGP also introduces a new segment, "Shit my Persian dad says". Support the Show.
Jealousy
March 11, 2019 04:00 - 51 minutes - 23.8 MBIn the seventh episode, PGP interviews a dermatologist from Los Angeles. They discuss jealousy in friendships and relationships, Persian men who put financial conditions on marriage, doctors who have a god complex, and the fetishization of younger girls in the Persian community. PGP also introduces a new segment, "Shit my Persian dad says". Support the show
"Weird" Persian Girls
March 04, 2019 05:00 - 54 minutes - 25 MBIn the sixth episode, PGP interviews a half Persian musician, Niki Black (link to her music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DaBKvaiqKrQ); interview starts at 19:47. Topics discussed include marriages in the Persian community ending due to "bad sex"; once again, more annoying stereotypes and cliches on hinge; racism in the Persian community; courting stage when dating a Persian guy; intimidating girls who are "too smart" for guys; education; bisexuality and monogamy. Support the Show.
Hi Ashley, this is PGP
February 25, 2019 05:00 - 58 minutes - 26.8 MBIn this episode PGP interviews their second guest of the first season. The three girls cover the topics of friendships and friend groups in Persian communities, cultural compatibility, dating and relationship expectations, porn usage, masturbation, and more... Support the Show.
Instagram Stalking and Persian Girl Shelf Life
February 13, 2019 05:00 - 45 minutes - 20.9 MBIn this episode, PGP discusses the repercussions of instagram stalking as well as the alleged "shelf life" for Persian Girls in LA vs. NY. Other topics include dream revenge scenarios, reasons people use dating apps, dating red flags, restaurant etiquette, and having to hide juul/hookah from your boyfriend (or girlfriend), or friends... Support the Show.
The New Generation of Persians
February 04, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 33.9 MBIn our third episode, PGP talks about a recent dating experience; are drinks the new dinner? phone calls or texts? We interview our first guest (starts at 24:50), a 17 year old Persian-Jewish girl from LA, and discuss the younger generation of Persians, the difference of communities in LA vs. NY, doodool talahs, what it's like coming of age as a Persian girl, high school, career aspirations, family expectations, therapy, knockoff designer items, and more... Support the Show.
Tijuana Picnic
January 29, 2019 05:00 - 54 minutes - 25 MBIn Episode 2, PGP talk about their Saturday night out in NYC. Other topics include deranged Persian superstitions, older Persian men preying on younger girls for marriage, and Hinge dating... Support the Show.
Like a "Virgin"
January 21, 2019 05:00 - 52 minutes - 24 MBTwo Persian-Jewish girls share their personal stories. In this episode, they discuss virginity and the double standards within the Persian communities in America. Support the Show.