Shahs and Kings

In this week's episode, we talk about some of the origins of our Holiday traditions, most of it predating Christianity. While many people are celebrating Christmas and Hanukah, the Persians are celebrating Yalda.

On this week's episode, we discuss the effects of the pandemic on our mental health as a society, and the downward trend we're in. Did Covid cause our depression, or were we already facing demons, and Covid only exposed them?  We also discussed possible solutions to some of the barriers that the pandemic has put in front of us.

On this week's episode, we discuss the issue of guns in America and debate the limits of the 2nd Amendment and figuring out where to draw the line in regards to what types of weapons are allowed to be legally purchased and who can purchase them. We also discuss some of the contradictions within the pro-gun movement, and how it excludes non-white groups.

The Shahs and Kings discuss social media on this week's episode, and debate the harmful impacts it can have on Western democracy. 

The Shahs and Kings invite Del on the show, creator of an upcoming comic book series called "The Immortal Asadi", inspired by Persian history/mythology and character based on Iranian-American trap artist Danny Asadi.

The Shahs and Kings talk about the current state of the 2020  US Elections, and get into a deeper discussion about the  so-called Democracy that we live in.  We also answer some of your questions you asked us on Instagram.

The Shahs and Kings invite Iranian-American singer/songwriter/feminist JamineA on the show to discuss feminism and what it means to her, and the impact the feminist movement is having not only in the US but around the world. 

On this episode, we discuss the tragic death of Iranian wrestler Navid Afkari, and discuss the death penalty not alone in Iran but around the world.

After the tragic death of Chadwick Boseman, the Shahs and Kings talk about the importance of heroes  and how we use these figures to inspire and motivate us to become the best versions of ourselves. Not only superheroes, but mythological icons  such as Rostam the Persian warrior or Thor, the God of Thunder (not the Marvel version).  

The Shahs and Kings give a brief introduction of themselves, and shortly after, discuss what it means to be an American in the world's largest melting pot, while also coming from a multicultural background, and how it shapes their lives.