Épisodes

  • Roqe Ep. 326 - Salar Gholami, Roundup, "The Tarof Loop"

    Roqe Ep. 326 - Salar Gholami, Roundup, "The Tarof Loop"
    Jun 13 2024
    A brand new episode of Roqe including a feature interview with Iranian-Canadian professional boxer, Salar Gholami - Canada's Cruiserweight Champion. Salar joins Jian live in the Roqe Studio to talk about how boxing became his path to a better life, his sacrifices, his father, and his time as the Captain of the Iranian National Team. Plus, Pegah and Jian convene for the Roqe Roundup to discuss the nuances of Tarof, Jian’s newly coined phrase “the tarof loop,” more Gemini birthdays, and the latest from inside and outside Iran.
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    1 h et 52 min
  • Roqe Ep. 325 - Yasmine Naghdi, Roundup

    Roqe Ep. 325 - Yasmine Naghdi, Roundup
    Jun 6 2024
    A new episode including a feature interview with superstar British dancer Yasmine Naghdi, Principal Ballerina of The Royal Ballet. Yasmine returns to Roqe and joins Jian from London to discuss her recent international performances and her new book, the first in an upcoming series entitled “Ballet Besties.” Plus, Pegah is in studio for the Roundup to discuss the latest news surrounding the upcoming election in Iran, new horrifying statistics regarding executions in the Islamic Republic, and an imminent Netflix show chronicling the life of Mohammad Reza Pahlavi.
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    1 h et 6 min
  • Roqe Ep. 324 - Ali Azimi, Roundup: "All Eyes on Iran"?

    Roqe Ep. 324 - Ali Azimi, Roundup: "All Eyes on Iran"?
    May 30 2024
    A new episode of Roqe featuring an in-depth and intimate interview with returning guest, Ali Azimi, a leading light in Persian alternative music, who joins Jian, this time in the Roqe studio. Jian and Ali discuss and preview his forthcoming album “Madineye Fazelab,” his personal life and journey, and more - including a special in-studio acoustic performance. Plus, Pegah joins Jian for a Roundup to discuss the latest laughable commemoration of Raisi at the UN, Khamenei’s twitter rant and letter to student protesters, and the “All Eyes on Iran” campaign and whether it is the way forward.
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    1 h et 53 min
  • Roqe Ep. 323 - Special Edition: Will the Death of Raisi Change Anything?

    Roqe Ep. 323 - Special Edition: Will the Death of Raisi Change Anything?
    May 23 2024
    A special edition of Roqe with a roundtable focused on the implications of the the deaths of IR President Raisi, Foreign Minister Abdollahian and others. Jian is joined by Kayhan-London Managing Editor, Nazenin Ansari in London, UK, Policy Director for the National Union for Democracy in Iran, Cameron Khansarinia, in Washington DC, YouTuber and regular Roqe panelist Bahador Alast, as well as Roqe Producer Pegah, in the Roqe Studio in Toronto. The panel discusses everything from the conspiracy theories surrounding the crash, the implications of the death of the president and foreign minister and the future of Iran and more.
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    1 h et 21 min
  • Roqe Ep. 322.5 - Roqe Live 2! (Part 2) - Soley, Babak Amini, Najmeh Tansaz, Soheyl Bastami, Roundup

    Roqe Ep. 322.5 - Roqe Live 2! (Part 2) - Soley, Babak Amini, Najmeh Tansaz, Soheyl Bastami, Roundup
    May 16 2024
    Part two of the latest live Roqe show recorded in front of a sold-out audience at Theatre Aurora in Aurora, Ontario, Canada on May 7th, 2024, featuring the presentation of the inaugural Roqe Media Icon award. Jian is joined by Najmeh Tansaz & her daughter Janan (better known as the new Roqe special correspondent) to discuss everything from boxing, mental health and the women life freedom movement. Then there is the presentation of the Icon Award with sculptor Soheyl Bastami presented to legendary singer and songwriter Soleyman Soley Vaseghi and the night ends with a performance by Soley and virtuoso Babak Amini. This episode is brought to you with the generous support of: Montrok Group York National Realty Floorence Tile Chicpick Catering Ontario Camera Talented Insurance Planning Services
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    52 min
  • Roqe Ep.322 - Roqe Live 2! (Part 1) - Dr. Kay, Saba Zameni, Babak Amini, Bahador Alast, Kyan Nademi

    Roqe Ep.322 - Roqe Live 2! (Part 1) - Dr. Kay, Saba Zameni, Babak Amini, Bahador Alast, Kyan Nademi
    May 10 2024
    Part One of the latest live Roqe show recorded in front of a sold-out audience at Theatre Aurora in Aurora, Ontario, Canada on May 7th, 2024. Jian kicks off the show with an updated version of his “Vay Vay” song, and then is joined by Bahador Alast and Kyan Nademi for a Roundtable, a breathtaking performance from Saba Zameni accompanied by virtuoso Babak Amini, and the very popular Dr. Kay, who sits for an interview and then plays an impromptu hilarious song debunking medical myths. This episode is brought to you with the generous support of: Montrok Group York National Realty Floorence Tile Chicpick Catering Ontario Camera Talented Insurance Planning Services Part Two to follow in a few days.
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    58 min
  • Roqe Ep. 321 - Nooshafarin, Roundup

    Roqe Ep. 321 - Nooshafarin, Roundup
    May 2 2024
    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!
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    1 h et 47 min
  • Roqe Ep. 320 - Wellness-based Medicine - Dr. Afrouz Demeri, Dr. Siamak Shirazi + Why Toomaj Matters

    Roqe Ep. 320 - Wellness-based Medicine - Dr. Afrouz Demeri, Dr. Siamak Shirazi + Why Toomaj Matters
    Apr 26 2024
    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.
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    2 h et 44 min