Roqe Media

04/05/2024

And…we are all sold out!! 🔥 Thanks everyone. Looking forward to Tuesday!

30/04/2024

Tickets over 70% sold. Get yours today!!

Link in the bio.

We are excited for Roqe Live 2 - coming on May 7th, 2024 at Theatre Aurora. We hope you will join us. Featuring .kay_ , , and a very special tribute to and performance by the legendary . A recipient of the inaugural Roqe Media Icon Award (sponsored by Montrok) to be handed out at the show.

Note: One of our previously announced guests, dear Iraj Janati Ataie will no longer be able to fly in and attend due to some health issues. We are assured he is okay but not able to make the trip. We hope Maestro Janati Ataie will be able to join us at a future event. In the meantime, we have a very special SURPRISE GUEST added to our lineup for Roqe Live 2. We trust it is going to be an excellent night. See you there!

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16/04/2024

On this day four years ago we launched Roqe Media! 💥 🎂

Our mission was to be a voice of and for the Iranian diaspora and to build a global audio-visual encyclopedia of Iranian diaspora identity…in English. We aimed to create a blueprint for something that had not existed (an English digital media network with an Iranian focus) and there were no shortage of people who warned us it would not be viable, and that finding an audience would be a challenge.

As of today we have created more than 350 shows, with millions of streams, a global audience, and the average consumption time on our podcasts is 71%.

We have remained committed to long-form interviews, in-depth content, diversity of guests, and a fierce independence that is not compromised by funding from any particular interest or party.

When we hit 100,000 streams after our first six months we were elated. But we knew that a startup has to grow exponentially. Today, across our platforms/programming - our regular Roqe podcasts, the Uprising series and essays, our documentaries, the Contemporary History of Iran, and more - we have reached almost 21,000,000 unique streams of our content. While the majority of our full downloads are still audio (primary podcast platforms - Apple, Spotify) we have an increasing footprint in video on Instagram and YouTube, and Telegram as well.

- Top countries: Canada, USA, Iran
- Primary age demographic: 25-49.
- 57% female
- Mostly urban
- Top cities: Toronto, Tehran, Vancouver, Sydney, LA, London, Calgary, Mashhad, Stockholm

Despite our success, as a new media company, we are constantly in the battle to finance our mission (any revenue goes into the company) and we are grateful to those who have sponsored or become Roqe Members or attended our new Roqe Live series.

Mostly we are thankful to those of you who have supported us by consuming our content over the last 4 years. You give us hope and energy. Merci. 🙏🏽❤️

The Roqe Team

   

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08/04/2024

Here is ROQE LIVE 2! Ticket are on sale NOW!

*for link to tickets check instagram page bio*

We are thrilled to present the latest edition of our Roqe Live podcast show on Tuesday May 7th, 2024! Roqe Live…the sequel!

We promise another unforgettable evening, this time featuring a rare appearance by the iconic Iranian poet and songwriter, , plus the very popular physician and social media influencer .kay_ , the athlete and trainer , and a special performance from Iranian music legend joined by virtuoso musician, . Hosted, of course, by , this event will be another must-see of Roqe variety including a special roundup with our on-air team members Pegah, Kyan, and so much more.

The venue is once again the very charming and intimate Theatre Aurora.

And, we invite ticket holders to join us for a wine and cheese reception afterward, offering the perfect opportunity to mingle with our esteemed guests, connect with like-minded individuals, and continue the conversation. Secure your spot and note that we are offering VIP tickets this time as well.

See you on May 7th!

19/01/2024

Roqe Ep.306 - The Legacy of Habib - Mohamad Mohebian, Roundup

قسمت جدید رک با تمرکز بر کارنامه هنری ترانه سرا، نوازنده، خواننده و ستاره بزرگ موسیقی ایرانی، حبیب. محمد محبیان، پسر این ستاره فقید موسیقی، به مدت یک ساعت با ژیان همراه می شود تا در مورد استعداد چشمگیر، آهنگ های معروف، داستان دشوار و در نهایت، زندگی تراژیک حبیب - که برای اولین بار به انگلیسی به صورت جامع روایت می شود - صحبت کند. ژیان با تعمق در مورد همه چیزهایی که از نظر فرهنگی - از جمله حرفه حبیب - پس از انقلاب اسلامی 1979 در ایران از دست رفت آغاز می کند. به علاوه پگاه برای جمع بندی اخبار هفته، از جمله آهنگ جدید شروین، اتفاقات مسخره در انجمن جهانی اقتصاد و شکیرا، با ژیان به گفتگو خواهد نشست.

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A new edition of Roqe focusing on the legacy of the great Iranian songwriter, musician, singer and recording star, Habib. Jian is joined by the late musical icon’s son, Mohamad Mohebian, for a feature hour, to discuss the remarkable talents, famous songs, difficult story…and, in the end, tragic life of Habib - told for the first time in a comprehensive way in English. Jian begins with a meditation on all that was lost culturally - including the career of Habib - in the aftermath of the 1979 Islamic revolution in Iran. Plus Pegah joins for a Roundup on the news of the week, including a new Shervin song, a farcical World Economic Forum and an unplanned obsession with Shakira.

https://youtu.be/eJqcdJz-axQ

A new edition of Roqe focusing on the legacy of the great Iranian songwriter, musician, singer and recording star, Habib. Jian is joined by the late musical ...

12/01/2024

A new edition of Roqe featuring interviews with two creative Iranians who have each become viral online sensations for their entertaining videos. First up, Iranian-American content creator and entrepreneur Pouya Hashemi joins Jian from California, to discuss how he went from a successful business developer to a popular funny video presence on instagram with clips that are now in the millions of views. Then comedian and actor Neema Nazeri returns to Roqe - this time from Melbourne, Australia - to chat about his latest move, opening for Russell Peters, and balancing comedy and mental health. Plus Jian and Raha make a big announcement about the first Roqe Live show to be taking place at a theatre soon!

A new edition of Roqe featuring interviews with two creative Iranians who have each become viral online sensations for their entertaining videos. First up, I...

24/11/2023

Roqe Ep. 299 - Should We Fear AI? - Kooshiar Azimian

A new episode focused on the debate around artificial intelligence featuring Iranian-American tech entrepreneur and social media star, Kooshiar Azimian, on the question, “Should We Fear AI?” Kooshiar joins Jian from San Francisco to discuss all the implications of this adaptive technology, including whether it is the most exciting new development for humanity that will advance the world…OR…the beginning of some kind of technological apocalypse. The result is a widespread and fascinating conversation of ideas. Plus, Pegah joins for the Roqe Roundup about a new article on Narges Mohammadi penned by Angelina Jolie, and an irrational speech given by Raisi. All of this while Jian battles an allergic reaction to Pegah’s perfume (beware of Chanel!).

A new episode focused on the debate around artificial intelligence featuring Iranian-American tech entrepreneur and social media star, Kooshiar Azimian, on t...

01/11/2023

Iranians Loved Chandler! 🖤 On Monday we posted a Bonus Podcast featuring the Roundtable with Jian joined by Pegah and Raha in the Roqe Studio. Among the topics discussed was the great affection (obsession?) Iranians have for the 90s American sitcom, "Friends", and the mourning amongst Iranians around the world with the passing of Matthew Perry who played Chandler Bing. You can hear the latest podcast on all of our platforms including Soundcloud (copy and paste this link): https://soundcloud.com/roqe-media/roqe-ep-2925-bonus-podcast-roundup-iranians-loved-chandler-rip-armita-abdollahian-on-cnn

20/10/2023

Roqe Ep #291 - More Polarized Than Ever? - Milan Kordestani, Chicken Farmers, Roundup

Our latest episode of Roqe ( #291!) poses the question: Is the world more polarized than it has ever been? 💥 In the backdrop of a divided planet dealing with war, atrocities and cleavages that are amped up by online disputes, echo chambers and social media toxicity, Jian is joined by Iranian-American entrepreneur and author, Milan Kordestani, to discuss his new book, “I'm Just Saying: A Guide to Maintaining Civil Discourse in an Increasingly Divided World.” Plus the story of a young professional Iranian couple in Canada who have decided to leave urban life and become chicken farmers with their Kalian Hobby Farm - they join us in the Roqe Studio. 🐓 And Pegah joins Jian for the Roqe Roundup where they discuss this episode’s theme and question, and of course some reflection on current events in Iran. 🎸

Our latest episode of Roqe ( #291!) poses the question: Is the world more polarized than it has ever been? 💥 In the backdrop of a divided planet dealing with...

12/10/2023

Roqe Ep. 290 - Farshad Mottaghi, Roundup: How the IRI Sponsors Misery

A new edition of Roqe featuring a lifetime interview with popular British-Iranian news anchor, producer, and presenter, Farshad Mottaghi, from Manoto TV, joining Jian from London. In his first ever long form interview in English, Farshad talks to Jian about his career, the emotional toll of covering heartbreaking news, his move to the UK and the incredible story behind it, and more. Plus, a Roqe Roundup with Pegah on current issues including the evolving - and devastating - war in the Middle East and the complicity and sponsorship of related recent atrocities by the leaders of the Islamic Republic of Iran.

A new edition of Roqe featuring a lifetime interview with popular British-Iranian news anchor, producer, and presenter, Farshad Mottaghi, from Manoto TV, joi...

21/09/2023

Roqe Ep. 287 - "The Architect Star from the Khuzestan Desert" - Gisue Hariri, Roqe Roundup

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A new episode of Roqe including a feature interview with outstanding and influential Iranian-American architect, Gisou Hariri. Known for her award-winning innovative designs and groundbreaking contributions to the world of architecture, Gisou joins Jian from New York to tell her remarkable story of rising from a life in the desert of Khuzestan with her sister to the heights of the global design world - as well as her pioneering role as a woman in the field. Plus, the show starts with a loud discussion between Jian and Pegah addressing the question, “Can we make unity happen in the Iranian diaspora?” and a Roundup of the most recent global day of action, Ronaldo in Tehran, and the most concerning elements of Raisi’s new visit to America.

A new episode of Roqe including a feature interview with outstanding and influential Iranian-American architect, Gisou Hariri. Known for her award-winning in...

15/09/2023

Roqe Ep. 286 - The Uprising: One Year Later (New Season Launch)

A special edition of Roqe and a big new season launch, featuring prominent Iranian voices from around the globe all assembling on this show to offer perspectives and reflect on lessons learned at the one year anniversary of the killing of Mahsa Jina Amini. Jian is joined by a diverse and impressive group to give their heartfelt thoughts, and prognostications on the enduring impact of the pivotal events that have taken over the last year, both inside and outside of Iran.

Feature guests include:

Swedish MP, Azadeh Rojhan in Stockholm
Musical icon, Faramarz Aslani in Washington DC
Acclaimed poet and activist, Hila Sedighi in Dubai
Surgeon and social media star Kayvan “Dr. Kay” Mirhadi in New York
Comedian Tehran in Los Angeles
Academic and activist Forouq Canaani in Munich
YouTube star Bahador Alast in Toronto
Broadcaster Kambiz Hosseini in LA
Journalist and blogger Nikahang Kowsar in Washington DC
Acclaimed dancer, Kosar Abbasi in LA
LGBTQ activist Javid Jabari in Toronto
Writer and performer Banafsheh Taherian in Toronto
Guitar virtuoso and composer Babak Amini in Toronto

Plus the debut of a brand new recording from Babak Amini dedicated to the uprising. And Jian begins the show with a stirring audio essay entitled, “We won’t count on the West to save Iran.”

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A special edition of Roqe and a big new season launch, featuring prominent Iranian voices from around the globe all assembling on this show to offer perspect...

07/09/2023

Roqe Ep. 285 - New Season Preview Show

A new season of Roqe launches next week (“The Uprising: One Year Later”), but in the meantime, we have a new edition - a season preview! Jian is joined by Pegah and journalist Mahsa Mortazavi in the Roqe Studio to preview next week’s star-studded launch, to look back at events of the summer, recap Jian’s trips to far off destinations, gawk at Pegah’s CN Tower climb, and to have a Roqe Roundup with Mahsa focusing on activities inside Iran and across the Diaspora in recent weeks including “hostage diplomacy” and a new “September Deal” between the United States and the IRI.

A new season of Roqe launches next week (“The Uprising: One Year Later”), but in the meantime, we have a new edition - a season preview! Jian is joined by Pe...

17/08/2023

Roqe Ep #280 - The Best of Roqe - Dr. Farzaneh Milani, “The Puzzle of Persian Pizza.”

Another installment of “The Best of Roqe” series featuring an interview with acclaimed author, poet and scholar, Farzaneh Milani. Dr. Milani, a professor of Persian literature and women’s studies at the University of Virginia, joins Jian to recount her story of emigrating from Iran to America and becoming a foremost authority on Iranian women writers, her passion for female literature - and Forough Farrokhzad in particular - and what she has recently termed, a “threshold” perspective among writers in the diaspora. Plus, one of the team’s favourite comedic moments is revisited with a Roqe Funny about pizza and ketchup.

https://youtu.be/kUE8AKwsEeM

Another installment of “The Best of Roqe” series featuring an interview with acclaimed author, poet and scholar, Farzaneh Milani. Dr. Milani, a professor of ...

14/08/2023

Roqe Ep #279 - The Best of Roqe - Razor Ali, Pannie Kianzad

An action-packed episode from "The Best of Roqe," featuring two extraordinary fighters who have overcome incredible odds. First, Alireza "Razor Ali" Ghadiri, the resilient Iranian-British boxer, who has triumphed over tragedy to become a rising star in Britain's boxing scene. Then, we meet Pannie "Banzai" Kianzad, the Iranian-Swedish MMA star and UFC signee, shares her journey to the top and her quest for the world championship. Join us for inspiring stories of perseverance and determination in the world of combat sports.

An action-packed episode from "The Best of Roqe," featuring two extraordinary fighters who have overcome incredible odds. First, Alireza "Razor Ali" Ghadiri,...

10/08/2023

Roqe Ep #278 - The Best of Roqe - Mehrangiz Kar

As part "The Best of Roqe" series, a feature interview with leading attorney, professor and author, Mehrangiz Kar. Mehrangiz is a celebrated human rights activist who was one of the first female attorneys to oppose the Islamization of gender relations following the Iranian Revolution of 1979. She became an active public defender in Iran’s civil and criminal courts. She joins Jian in the Roqe Studio for a very intimate and personal interview about her life…from her early years in Ahvaz and her female role models, to becoming a prominent lawyer and her fight for human rights, to her imprisonment, her exile, and dealing with the tragic death of her late husband.

As part "The Best of Roqe" series, a feature interview with leading attorney, professor and author, Mehrangiz Kar. Mehrangiz is a celebrated human rights act...

07/08/2023

Roqe Ep #277 - The Best of Roqe - Kambiz Hosseini, “Look out for the Persian cat army”!

"Another episode is part of 'The Best of Roqe' series, featuring Iranian-American political satirist, actor, TV/radio broadcaster, and monologist, Kambiz Hosseini. Kambiz joins Jian to discuss his life journey, his broadcasting style, and more. Plus, one of the team's favorite comedic moments is revisited with a Roqe Funny."

Another episode as part of "The Best of Roqe" series featuring Iranian-American political satirist, actor, TV/radio broadcaster, and monologist, Kambiz Hosse...

03/08/2023

Roqe Ep #276 - The Best of Roqe - Dr. Dick Davis, “Oogie and the Rassou.”

Another episode as part of "The Best of Roqe" series featuring a man hailed as the “finest translator of Persian poetry.” Award-winning British poet, and leading scholar of Persian Literature, Dr. Dick Davis, joins Jian to discuss his life journey, his love for Iran and Persian culture, and his mission. Plus, one of the teams favorite comedic moments is revisited with a Roqe Funny.

Another episode as part of "The Best of Roqe" series featuring a man hailed as the “finest translator of Persian poetry.” Award-winning British poet, and lea...

07/07/2023

Ep #271 - Homa Sarshar, Maral Mohammadi, Roqe Roundup
A dynamic new edition of Roqe including a feature interview with legendary Iranian-American journalist, Homa Sarshar. Ms Sarshar joins Jian from Los Angeles for an in-depth conversation covering her latest lifetime achievement award (presented at Stanford University last week), her thoughts on the future of the Iranian community around the world, and how media and journalists should deal with the prevarications of the Islamic Republic representatives (a subject that leads to some disagreement with Jian). Plus, broadcaster, producer and musician, Maral Mohammadi is live in the Roqe Studio for the Roundup chat ranging from her first experience in Canada to joining “Threads” to the actions of the Iranian government. And Pegah recaps some of the latest news from inside and outside Iran, while Jian tries to explain 90’s grunge music metaphors with limited success.

A dynamic new edition of Roqe including a feature interview with legendary Iranian-American journalist, Homa Sarshar. Ms Sarshar joins Jian from Los Angeles ...

09/06/2023

Roqe Ep #267 - Dr. Alireza Hamidian, Mahsa Ghassemi, Remembering Kian, Roundup

A big new episode of Roqe kicking off with an audio tribute to a Persian icon with Jian’s essay entitled, “An Ode to Googoosh.” Then feature interviews with LGBTQ-centered surgeon and essential online resource, Dr. Alireza Hamidian in Philadelphia, and acclaimed multi-genre cellist Mahsa Ghassemi, joining Jian in the Roqe Studio, for a conversation and performance amidst her participation in the current Googoosh tour. Plus, artist Naghmeh Jah on commemorating Kian Pirfalak this weekend - on what would have been his 10th birthday, and Pegah and Roham join a Roqe Roundup that includes remembering the late Iron Sheik, who passed away this week.

https://youtu.be/5_AVdIw8VJs

A big new episode of Roqe kicking off with an audio tribute to a Persian icon with Jian’s essay entitled, “An Ode to Googoosh.” Then feature interviews with ...

02/06/2023

Roqe Ep #266 - Joshua Kyan Aalampour, Shirin Amani Azari, Academic Suppression, Roundup

A big and diverse episode of Roqe including a feature interview with young Chinese-Iranian-American piano virtuoso, composer, and internet star, Joshua Kyan Aalampour. Joshua joins Jian from New York to tell his story of teaching himself to play piano and performing at the Lincoln Centre before turning 20 years-old. Also, award winning Iranian-Swedish psychologist and author Shirin Amani Azari returns to Roqe to discuss her new book entitled “Once Upon a Time in Uppsala” about growing up as an Iranian immigrant girl in Sweden. And, Dr. Nima Taefeshokhr joins Jian from Ottawa to discuss his latest scientific report on academic suppression in Iran during the latest revolution. Plus, Pegah, Roham and Jian convene for the Roqe Roundup to address the surprising news of South Korea releasing funds to Iran, viral images of Iranian model Mahlagha Jaberi and her choice of clothing at Cannes, the controversial video of a powerlifting championship involving Ukraine and Iran, and the name of a pianist who is famous to Iranians but unknown to Jian.
https://youtu.be/N27XiTrtm1A

A big and diverse episode of Roqe including a feature interview with young Chinese-Iranian-American piano virtuoso, composer, and internet star, Joshua Kyan ...

26/05/2023

Roqe Ep #265 - Sgt. Kam Mahinsa, MPP Goldie Ghamari, Roqe Roundup

Feature interviews with two dynamic Iranian-Canadians: Award-winning Sergeant Kamyar Mahinsa, and trailblazing politician and a member of the Progressive Conservative Party of Ontario, Goldie Ghamari. Kam Mahinsa joins Jian from Vancouver to tell his personal story of becoming the first Iranian police officer in Vancouver, his passion for outreach and giving back to the community, and his growing profile as a uniform activist for freedom in Iran. Then, Goldie is live in the Roqe Studio to talk about all things politics, share her personal story - including become the first woman of Iranian descent to hold elected office in Canada, and to discuss the ongoing revolution in Iran. Plus, Pegah joins Jian for the Roqe Roundup to discuss Tina Turner’s passing, an Iranian-content nightly address from President Zelensky, Iranians at the Cannes Film Festival, and upcoming exhibitions and tours happening in Italy and Australia.

https://youtu.be/CJ4fmSVWYNA

Feature interviews with two dynamic Iranian-Canadians: Award-winning Sergeant Kamyar Mahinsa, and trailblazing politician and a member of the Progressive Con...

18/05/2023

Roqe Ep #264 – Bijan Mortazavi

A new edition of Roqe focusing on grief, resilience and recovery. Feature interviews in the Roqe Studio with Iranian-Canadian grief recovery specialist and popular life coach and speaker Mitra Mohamadzadeh, and then Iranian-Canadian athlete and rapper, Tymaz Bagbani, who shares his inspiring dramatic story of surviving three life-threatening bouts with cancer even though he’s still only in his early 20s. Plus, Jian starts the show addressing the most recent executions in Iran of two atheists with an opening essay entitled, “What is More Important than the Freedom to Think?” and Pegah joins for a Roqe Roundup that looks at the fallout from the latest actions of the government in Iran, and the Swedish Parliament taking important action to place the IRGC on the terrorist list.
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A feature interview with Iranian virtuoso violinist, musician, composer, songwriter, and singer Bijan Mortazavi live in the Roqe Studio. Jian has an in depth...

12/05/2023

Roqe Ep #263: Grief and Recovery - Mitra Mohamadzadeh, Tymaz Bagbani, Roqe Roundup

A new edition of Roqe focusing on grief, resilience and recovery. Feature interviews in the Roqe Studio with Iranian-Canadian grief recovery specialist and popular life coach and speaker Mitra Mohamadzadeh, and then Iranian-Canadian athlete and rapper, Tymaz Bagbani, who shares his inspiring dramatic story of surviving three life-threatening bouts with cancer even though he’s still only in his early 20s. Plus, Jian starts the show addressing the most recent executions in Iran of two atheists with an opening essay entitled, “What is More Important than the Freedom to Think?” and Pegah joins for a Roqe Roundup that looks at the fallout from the latest actions of the government in Iran, and the Swedish Parliament taking important action to place the IRGC on the terrorist list.

A new edition of Roqe focusing on grief, resilience and recovery. Feature interviews in the Roqe Studio with Iranian-Canadian grief recovery specialist and p...

11/05/2023

Roqe Ep #262 - Satin

A feature interview with popular Iranian singer, songwriter, performer and recording artist, Farnaz Maleki, known as Satin. Satin joins Jian live in the Roqe Studio for her first major interview in English and tells the story of fighting the odds to be a female singer inside Iran, her rise to fame and a massive global following for her catchy pop songs, her contribution to the soundtrack of the widely popular Shahrzad TV series, and her actual predilection for sad songs and mournful melodies. Plus, Jian begins the show with a brief but important note on the most recent executions taking place in Iran.

A feature interview with popular Iranian singer, songwriter, performer and recording artist, Farnaz Maleki, known as Satin. Satin joins Jian live in the Roqe...

05/05/2023

Roqe Ep #261 - A Star in the Making - Ayda Rastgoo, Solmaz Barghir, Roundup

Interviews with outstanding young Iranian-German singer, songwriter, pianist and Voice Persia finalist, Ayda Rastgoo, and returning guest, life coach and stress recovery specialist, Solmaz Barghgir. Ayda joins Jian from Hamburg to tell her personal story of pursuing her passions and becoming a rising star across the Iranian world despite being only 17. Then, Solmaz is in the Roqe Studio to talk about the dysfunction of the diaspora and her ideas around a new more empathetic approach to supporting the freedom movement in Iran. Plus, Pegah joins Jian to discuss fake Prada shoes, the news of 3 Iranian female journalists winning the UNESCO World Press Freedom Prize, Raisi and Assad meeting in Syria, Vahid Beheshti’s hunger strike, and a vibrant Persian film festival taking place in Sydney.

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Interviews with outstanding young Iranian-German singer, songwriter, pianist and Voice Persia finalist, Ayda Rastgoo, and returning guest, life coach and str...

01/05/2023

Roqe Ep #260 - Babak Tafreshi

A feature interview with distinguished Iranian-American photojournalist, scientific explorer, and "master of the night sky," Babak Tafreshi. Babak joins Jian from Boston for an in-depth conversation about his work within the field of astronomy, his personal journey and migration from Iran to the United States, and his research on the sky, including mind-bending concepts of time and space.

https://youtu.be/4W9eKepXyBM

A feature interview with distinguished Iranian-American photojournalist, scientific explorer, and "master of the night sky," Babak Tafreshi. Babak joins Jian...

28/04/2023

Roqe Ep #259 - Roqe Roundup, Amin Yahyazadeh, Master Badri

A new edition of Roqe featuring interviews with rock musician and winner of The Voice Persia, Amin Yahyazadeh, and martial arts Master Badri Ricciardelli. Amin joins Jian from Istanbul to tell the tale of a misfit heavy metal kid from Mashhad who ends up leaving Iran with his band and winning a major television singing show last month. Then, Master Badri is in the Roqe Studio to chronicle her dramatic journey of overcoming challenges - including injuries from a life-threatening accident - to become a Taekwondo and martial arts Master later in her life. Plus, Pegah joins Jian to discuss Uber misadventures, Vegas, Arsenal, and a Roqe Roundup that assesses the latest dysfunction and disunity of opposition figures in the diaspora, six months of solitary for Toomaj, and a new set of workers strikes in Iran.

https://youtu.be/gqmugGLaQS0

A new edition of Roqe featuring interviews with rock musician and winner of The Voice Persia, Amin Yahyazadeh, and martial arts Master Badri Ricciardelli. Am...

24/04/2023

Roqe Ep #258 - Erfan Paydar

A new edition of Roqe featuring a special interview with popular Iranian-American rapper, recording artist, producer and activist, Erfan Paydar. Erfan joins Jian in the Roqe Studio in Toronto for a wide-ranging, passionate and very personal interview about the recent uprising for freedom in Iran, his role in speaking out as a prominent Iranian voice, and his perspective on the growing dysfunction and disunity of the opposition movement in the diaspora.

A new edition of Roqe featuring a special interview with popular Iranian-American rapper, recording artist, producer and activist, Erfan Paydar. Erfan joins ...