Latest Persian food Podcast Episodes

'Shahnameh', A Persian Epic

Pardis Explorers - December 02, 2021 18:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratings
In our ninth episode, we explore Shahnameh: The Book of Kings by Ferdowsi. This national epic is the longest poem written by a single poet more than a thousand years ago! With more than 50,000 verses, Shahnameh is four times longer than Homer’s Iliad and Odyssey combined. It is a book full of lo...

Survival Strategies of Ancient Persians

Pardis Explorers - August 26, 2021 19:00 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratings
In our eighth episode, we explore the different survival strategies used by the people of Persia and how these strategies impacted their architecture, culinary traditions, and their way of life throughout history. Join us on this fun journey to find out more! Our guest for this episode is Mr. H...

Persian Music - Part 3

Pardis Explorers - August 05, 2021 18:00 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratings
This episode is the final part of our journey on exploring Persian music where we answer questions such as: What makes Persian music different from music from other parts of the world? What are the main characteristics of Persian music? What are the common rhythms in Persian music? Has Persian m...

Persian Music - Part 2

Pardis Explorers - July 22, 2021 17:00 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratings
This episode is the second part of our journey on exploring Persian music where we answer questions such as: What are some of the most popular musical instruments in Iran? What materials are usually used to make Persian instruments? Are there any special instruments that are used during holidays...

Persian Music - Part 1

Pardis Explorers - July 08, 2021 20:00 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratings
In our fifth episode, we start exploring the rich world of Persian music. This episode is the first of a three-part series (Episodes 5, 6, and 7) where we answer questions such as: How many different types of Persian music do we have? Is there any difference between Persian music and Iranian mus...

Persian Food

Pardis Explorers - June 24, 2021 17:00 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratings
In the fourth episode, we explore Persian culinary culture and cuisine. Why is food such an important part of Iranian culture? What are some of the most common ingredients and spices in Persian food? Why is saffron so precious? What are some of the typical meals Iranians eat? Join us on this del...

Persian Language

Pardis Explorers - June 10, 2021 18:00 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratings
In our third episode, we explore the Persian language and its origins. How long has Persian been spoken? Which countries speak the language? What are some of the common words between English and Persian? Join us on this fun journey to find out the answers! Our guest for this episode is Sheida D...

Persian Language

Pardis Explorers - June 10, 2021 18:00 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratings
In our third episode, we explore the Persian language and its origins. How long has Persian been spoken? Which countries speak the language? What are some of the common words between English and Persian? Join us on this fun journey to find out the answers! Our guest for this episode is Sheida D...

Traditional Iranian homes and lifestyle

Pardis Explorers - May 27, 2021 16:00 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratings
In our second episode, we explore Iranian homes and lifestyle. Do Iranians have many guests? Are their kitchens bigger? What is a Sofreh? Why do they have so many extra mattresses and pillows? Join us on this fun journey to find out the answers! Our guest for this episode is Hooman Talebi. He i...

Discover Iran

Pardis Explorers - May 13, 2021 17:00 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratings
In the first episode, we explore Iran as a country. We learn about its population, geography, language, and ethnic groups. Join us on this journey! Our guest for this episode is Farnaz Fassihi. She is a journalist for The New York Times covering Iran. Prior to the Times, Farnaz was a senior wri...

Trailer

Pardis Explorers - May 05, 2021 17:00 - 1 minute ★★★★★ - 9 ratings
Pardis Explorers is a biweekly podcast for children on the arts and culture of Iran. This podcast is produced by Pardis for Children and Melody Safavi, in the hope of introducing our Iranian and non-Iranian young friends to the beauty of Persian culture. In each episode, we set off to explore di...