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  • Roqe Ep. 463 - David Shekamoo, Roqe Roundup

    Roqe Ep. 463 - David Shekamoo, Roqe Roundup
    2026/10/01
    On this edition of Roqe, Jian is joined by David Marino, better known as David Shekamoo - the American chef, foodie and content creator who has built a huge following by diving headfirst into Persian food and culture. Joining from Dubai, David tells the unlikely and very funny story of how an American guy married into an Iranian family and gradually became, well...very Persian. From his first encounters with Iranian food to ghormeh sabzi, tahdig, kabab, taarof and Iranian hospitality, David explains how "Shekamoo" became an online identity, why his videos connected so strongly with Iranians, and how his mission has grown into connecting East and West through food, language and culture. Plus, Pegah Ganji joins Jian for another edition of the Roqe Roundup, with some of the issues, debates and stories making waves in the Iranian space. And Jian opens with a pointed essay about the United Nations, its treatment of representatives of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and what he argues is a troubling double standard: "THE U.N. IS A CLOWN SHOW." This episode is brought to you with the support of Avoca Chocolates - @avocachocolates - avocachocolates.com (https://avocachocolates.com/?utm_source=chatgpt.com) Follow Jian on Instagram: @JianGhomeshi Meezoon basheen.
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    1 時間 16 分
  • Roqe Ep. 464 - Ben Marco, Daniel Spaulding

    Roqe Ep. 464 - Ben Marco, Daniel Spaulding
    2026/10/08
    Two distinct conversations on this edition of Roqe, beginning with Jian's opening essay, "WHEN THE NURSES LEAVE," which examines the growing crisis facing Iran's nurses and teachers, and the consequences of the Islamic Republic's repression and mismanagement. Next, in Persian, Jian welcomes Iranian adventurer and social media star Ben Marco to the Roqe Studio to discuss his coast-to-coast journey across Canada. Ben recounts the highlights, unexpected encounters and personal discoveries of his latest adventure, reflecting on freedom, travel and life on the road. Then, in English, Canadian comedian Daniel Spaulding joins Jian for a candid conversation about his unlikely emergence as an outspoken advocate for a free Iran. An openly gay comedian who has challenged the politics of progressive and LGBTQ communities, Daniel discusses his opposition to the Islamic Republic, his support for Reza Pahlavi, and the personal and professional price of political conviction. This episode is supported by: Avoca Chocolates https://avocachocolates.com Follow Jian on Instagram: @JianGhomeshi https://roqemedia.com Meezoon basheen!
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    1 時間 34 分
  • ROQE Ep. 465 — Dr. Nader Engheta: The Scientist Who Computes With Light

    ROQE Ep. 465 — Dr. Nader Engheta: The Scientist Who Computes With Light
    2026/10/16
    What if computers could calculate using light instead of electricity? And how close are we to making objects invisible? On this edition of Roqe, Jian Ghomeshi welcomes Dr. Nader Engheta, one of the world's leading scientific innovators and a distinguished professor at the University of Pennsylvania. Born in Iran, Dr. Engheta has pioneered groundbreaking research in metamaterials, nanophotonics, and optical computing, opening up extraordinary new possibilities for science, technology, and artificial intelligence. From a childhood fascination with a transistor radio to receiving some of the world's most prestigious scientific honours, Dr. Engheta shares his remarkable journey, the power of imagination, and the discoveries that continue to push the boundaries of what's possible. The conversation comes ahead of his recognition at the Iranian-American Pioneers Summit, taking place October 23–24 in Silicon Valley. More information at www.iapsummit.org. Plus, Pegah Ganji joins Jian for another edition of the Roqe Roundup, and Jian opens with “We Are Not Just a Tragedy,” a provocative essay challenging the tendency to define Iranians solely through repression and suffering, and asking whether the Islamic Republic has become the main character in too many Iranian stories. This episode of Roqe is brought to you with the support of: Beigi Law — https://beigilaw.com Avoca Chocolates — https://avocachocolates.com Follow Jian Ghomeshi on Instagram: @JianGhomeshi For Roqe sponsorship inquiries: info@roqemedia.com
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    1 時間 11 分
  • Roqe Ep. 450 - IRAN RISES - Bijan Kian, Shahram Kholdi

    Roqe Ep. 450 - IRAN RISES - Bijan Kian, Shahram Kholdi
    2026/07/02
    This episode opens with Jian Ghomeshi's essay, "AS IF NOTHING HAPPENED," a commentary on the Islamic Republic's attempt to sell a narrative of stability and normalcy to the world following the recent conflict, and why history cannot simply be rewritten. Jian is then joined by Dr. Shahram Kholdi, followed by Bijan Kian for an in-depth discussion on where Iran stands today. Has the Islamic Republic successfully shifted the global conversation from vulnerability to stability? Has the MOU changed the way the world views the regime? Why has so much Western coverage embraced a narrative of normalcy? And what does the reaction to Team Melli reveal about the growing gap between how Iran is perceived abroad and how many Iranians experience it? Guests: • Dr. Shahram Kholdi - Historian and Political Analyst • Bijan Kian - Iranian-American business leader, former senior U.S. government official and longtime Republican strategist Sponsored by: • Avoca Chocolates Also in this episode: • Roqe Live 6 returns on Saturday, July 18th at the Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts featuring Shahram Shabpareh, Tina Parsa, Shally Zomorodi, Mahta Gharaei, Dariush Azar and Pegah Ganji. Thank you for listening to Roqe.
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    1 時間 12 分
  • Roqe Ep. 451 - The Funeral as a Weapon - Bozorgmehr Sharafedin

    Roqe Ep. 451 - The Funeral as a Weapon - Bozorgmehr Sharafedin
    2026/07/06
    A new edition of Roqe featuring Jian’s opening essay, “The Funeral as a Weapon,” and a feature interview with Iranian-British journalist and documentary filmmaker Bozorgmehr Sharafedin. As the Islamic Republic stages the public funeral spectacle for former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, Jian asks what the world is really watching: grief, propaganda, coercion, political theatre - or all of the above? Bozorgmehr joins from Washington, DC, to discuss the regime’s claims of “millions” in the streets, what journalists can and cannot verify, how state funerals function as propaganda, and what this moment reveals about succession, legitimacy, and the fragility of power in Iran. Plus: Roqe Live 6 is coming July 18th to the Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts.
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    49 分
  • Roqe Ep. 452 - Should Canada Return to Tehran? - Avideh Motmaenfar, Ardershir Zarezadeh

    Roqe Ep. 452 - Should Canada Return to Tehran? - Avideh Motmaenfar, Ardershir Zarezadeh
    2026/07/13
    Should Canada reopen its embassy in Tehran? Prime Minister Mark Carney has reignited a debate that many believed ended when Canada closed its embassy in Tehran in 2012. In the opening essay, Jian asks: "Reopening the Canadian embassy in Tehran? Really?" He argues that an embassy is never simply a building. It is recognition. It is legitimacy. It is a message. Joining Jian are Avideh Motmaen-Far, journalist, political commentator and President of the Council of Iranian Canadians, and Ardeshir Zarezadeh, lawyer, former political prisoner and Director of the International Center for Human Rights in Iran. They discuss why the embassy was originally closed, whether engagement amounts to endorsement, the unresolved legacy of Flight PS752, the IRGC's terrorist designation in Canada, transnational repression against Iranian-Canadians and who would ultimately benefit from Canada returning to Tehran. Plus, details on Roqe Live 6, coming this Saturday, July 18. This episode is brought to you with the support of Avoca Chocolates. Website: https://avocachocolates.com Instagram: @avocachocolates Thanks for listening to Roqe.
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    45 分
  • Roqe Ep. 453 - ROQE LIVE 6! - Shahram Shabpareh Honoured, Tina Parsa, Gdaal, Shally Zomorodi & More

    Roqe Ep. 453 - ROQE LIVE 6! - Shahram Shabpareh Honoured, Tina Parsa, Gdaal, Shally Zomorodi & More
    2026/07/24
    A very special edition of Roqe - recorded live at the Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts. Jian Ghomeshi opens the show with a personal talk about his family's roots in southern Iran, the hardships facing people in Khuzestan and across the country, and the enduring idea behind Roqe: wherever we live, and however much we may disagree, Iranians remain connected. Then, Smart Pegah Ganji joins Jian for a live Roqe Roundup before an extraordinary lineup of guests and performances. Ghazal Piano performs live. Shally Zomorodi discusses journalism, Iran and the complicated expectations placed on prominent Iranian voices. Gdaal performs a brand-new track and speaks about protest, unity and the responsibilities of Persian rap artists. Mahta Gharaei joins Jian to discuss karate, activism, law school and Cats of Purcia. Darius Azar performs and talks about blending Persian music with jazz, soul and rock. And Dr. Tina Parsa - a clinical psychologist, psychoanalyst and one of the most recognizable Iranian voices online - makes her first visit to Canada. She speaks with Jian about living and working in Iran until very recently, the psychological state of Iranians, counselling people inside and outside the country, and her memorable observation that "being Iranian is not for beginners." Finally, Roqe presents the fifth-ever Roqe Media Icon Award to the legendary Shahram Shabpareh. Mayor David West, Amir Firooz, Babak Amini and Shally Zomorodi join the tribute before Shahram receives the award and sits down with Jian to reflect on six decades of music, his extraordinary longevity, his hopes for the future and what Iran means to him today. The evening ends with a special performance of "To Mitooni" featuring Shahram Shabpareh, Houman Javid, Mehran Aminian, Ghazal Piano and Heraud Javid. This episode is brought to you with the support of Quasar Homes (@quasarhomes), Dina Shoraka and Harvey Kalles Real Estate (@dinashorakahomes), Beigi Law (@beigilaw), Anabel Sharouyan and Affinity Mortgage Solutions (@anabel_sharouyan), Forough Catering (@forough_ghayedi), Persian Empire Distillery (@persianempiredistillery), iWelcome (@iwelcome.ca), Famluxy (@famluxy), Ontario Camera (@ontariocamera), Avoca Chocolates (@avocachocolates), and Sano & Onas Heating (@ontarioairservices).
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    2 時間 12 分
  • Roqe Ep.454 - Vessbroz

    Roqe Ep.454 - Vessbroz
    2026/07/30
    Vessbroz have become one of the biggest Iranian success stories in global electronic music. But behind the stages, festivals and billions of online views is a remarkable story of two brothers from Isfahan whose lives were shaped by exile, resilience, family and an enduring connection to Iran. In this conversation, Jian sits down with Armia and Arsham for one of their rare long-form interviews, exploring their childhood in Iran, discovering dance music, the years they were separated between Iran and Malaysia, overcoming racism, navigating fame, and why they've chosen to speak publicly about the ongoing human rights crisis in their homeland. Recorded before this week's executions in Isfahan, the conversation includes the brothers' reflections on the young people who were then on death row and the responsibility they feel to raise awareness internationally. This episode also includes Jian's reflections on Roqe Live 6, the latest developments in Iran, and community announcements for listeners in Toronto. This episode is brought to you with the support of: Stellar Law - https://stellarlaw.ca Tikatel - https://tikatel.ca Instagram: @JianGhomeshi
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    1 時間 25 分