Pardis Explorers

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 is an architect and designer who leads an architecture school in Iran, teaches university students in the UK, and runs all sorts of fun workshops on architecture at archiKID.

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 writer and war correspondent for the Wall Street Journal for 17 years based in the Middle East.

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 different aspects of this rich culture such as Persian music, art, language, poetry, cuisine, social habits, and celebrations by answering the children’s questions with the help of an expert. Join us on this journey!