Sun, 08 Mar 2026 03:10:09 -0400 https://shahskings.buzzsprout.com en-us © 2026 Shahs and Kings yes 14b05381-87c4-5ebf-be06-c0db87e0a6af Shaheen episodic true Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Shaheen https://storage.buzzsprout.com/mo7dbx8dk1n7afs8wj6lgdrygta4?.jpg Episode 20: Iranian-Canadian Artist Shahvar On this episode, we get a chance to speak with the one and only Shahvar, an Iranian-Canadian rapper based in Toronto. We had the privilege of hearing his story and how he got starting in his creative journey as a rapper, writer, cinematographer, and his opinion on the current state of Hip Hop in Toronto and globally. 

]]> On this episode, we get a chance to speak with the one and only Shahvar, an Iranian-Canadian rapper based in Toronto. We had the privilege of hearing his story and how he got starting in his creative journey as a rapper, writer, cinematographer, and his opinion on the current state of Hip Hop in Toronto and globally. 

]]> Shaheen Buzzsprout-8270131 Mon, 12 Apr 2021 07:00:00 -0400 7457 full false Episode 19: Persian Skater The Shahs and Kings interview Bayan Gharamani, AKA Persian Skater. We talk to her about her journey as an entrepreneur, how she got into skating and her Persian Tadig Taco business. She drops a lot of wisdom and motivation for those who choose to follow that untraditional path in life. 

]]> The Shahs and Kings interview Bayan Gharamani, AKA Persian Skater. We talk to her about her journey as an entrepreneur, how she got into skating and her Persian Tadig Taco business. She drops a lot of wisdom and motivation for those who choose to follow that untraditional path in life. 

]]> Shaheen Buzzsprout-8257839 Mon, 05 Apr 2021 07:00:00 -0400 5279 full false Episode 18: Bad CGI Sharks On this episode, we invite the 3 stars of independent movie "Bad CGI Sharks" to discuss their movie , the process behind making the film, the inspiration behind it, and get into a discussion about why it's important for creators to always be creating, regardless of age and circumstances.

]]> On this episode, we invite the 3 stars of independent movie "Bad CGI Sharks" to discuss their movie , the process behind making the film, the inspiration behind it, and get into a discussion about why it's important for creators to always be creating, regardless of age and circumstances.

]]> Shaheen Buzzsprout-7798699 Mon, 08 Mar 2021 08:00:00 -0500 3600 1 18 full false Episode 17 - The Artist's Way The Shah's and King's discuss artistic/musical influences that has helped shape their lives, personalities, career paths, and the significant role that art plays in our society.

]]> The Shah's and King's discuss artistic/musical influences that has helped shape their lives, personalities, career paths, and the significant role that art plays in our society.

]]> Shaheen Buzzsprout-7684177 Thu, 04 Feb 2021 08:00:00 -0500 4714 17 full false Episode 16: Young Kasper On this week's episode, the Shahs and Kings interview Filipino rapper Yung Kasper, and hear his story starting out making music, his modeling and tv gig in the Phillipines, and his mission as an artist coming back to the US. 

]]> On this week's episode, the Shahs and Kings interview Filipino rapper Yung Kasper, and hear his story starting out making music, his modeling and tv gig in the Phillipines, and his mission as an artist coming back to the US. 

]]> Shaheen Buzzsprout-7518088 Wed, 27 Jan 2021 11:00:00 -0500 4004 full false Episode 15: Delicious MAGA Tears The Shahs and Kings discuss the Inauguration of Joe Biden and talk about what they are looking forward to during the next four years, while also enjoying consuming all the tears that the MAGA crown is shedding today.

]]> The Shahs and Kings discuss the Inauguration of Joe Biden and talk about what they are looking forward to during the next four years, while also enjoying consuming all the tears that the MAGA crown is shedding today.

]]> Shaheen Buzzsprout-7412887 Thu, 21 Jan 2021 11:00:00 -0500 3189 full false Episode 14: Parler, Free Speech, and Limitations This week, the Shahs and Kings talk about the recent purge of Trump from all social media. Did they do the right thing? What is free speech, and what isn't free speech? 

]]> This week, the Shahs and Kings talk about the recent purge of Trump from all social media. Did they do the right thing? What is free speech, and what isn't free speech? 

]]> Shaheen Buzzsprout-7274965 Wed, 13 Jan 2021 10:00:00 -0500 3077 full false Episode 13: Terror in DC On this episode, we talk about the terrorist raid that occurred in the U.S. Capitol Building yesterday, some of the events that led up to this, and future of this so-called democracy.

]]> On this episode, we talk about the terrorist raid that occurred in the U.S. Capitol Building yesterday, some of the events that led up to this, and future of this so-called democracy.

]]> Shaheen Buzzsprout-7172845 Wed, 06 Jan 2021 07:00:00 -0500 3462 1 13 full false Episode 12: 2020 Reflections On this episode, we reflect on what went right and wrong for us this year, as the entire world dealt with 2020.  Everybody's going through something. 

]]> On this episode, we reflect on what went right and wrong for us this year, as the entire world dealt with 2020.  Everybody's going through something. 

]]> Shaheen Buzzsprout-7064338 Wed, 30 Dec 2020 11:00:00 -0500 2934 1 12 full true Episode 11: Is "Self Improvement" Bullshit? On this episode, we talk about the self-improvement culture that has dominated the internet over the last few years, and talk about some of the some of the positive things about it, while also highlighting the toxic elements of the community. 

]]> On this episode, we talk about the self-improvement culture that has dominated the internet over the last few years, and talk about some of the some of the positive things about it, while also highlighting the toxic elements of the community. 

]]> Shaheen Buzzsprout-6983905 Wed, 23 Dec 2020 09:00:00 -0500 4473 1 11 full true Episode 10: The Spirit of the Holidays 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.

]]> 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.

]]> Shaheen Buzzsprout-6872492 Wed, 16 Dec 2020 07:00:00 -0500 3219 full false Episode 9: Covid 19 and Depression 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 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.

]]> Shaheen Buzzsprout-6764533 Wed, 09 Dec 2020 07:00:00 -0500 3812 full false Episode 8: Gun Rights and Tyranny 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.

]]> 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.

]]> Shaheen Buzzsprout-6638524 Wed, 02 Dec 2020 07:00:00 -0500 3492 full true Episode 7: Social Media, End of Democracy? 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 discuss social media on this week's episode, and debate the harmful impacts it can have on Western democracy. 

]]> Shaheen Buzzsprout-6431965 Wed, 18 Nov 2020 07:00:00 -0500 2249 full false Episode 6: The Immortal Asadi 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 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.

]]> Shaheen Buzzsprout-6319744 Wed, 11 Nov 2020 08:00:00 -0500 4332 full true Episode 5: Election Analysis 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 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.

]]> Shaheen Buzzsprout-6235072 Thu, 05 Nov 2020 10:00:00 -0500 5706 full false Episode 4: Feminism 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. 

]]> 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. 

]]> Shaheen Buzzsprout-6090568 Wed, 28 Oct 2020 07:00:00 -0400 6164 full false Episode 3: To Be Executed 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.

]]> 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.

]]> Shaheen Buzzsprout-5988931 Wed, 21 Oct 2020 07:00:00 -0400 3210 full false Episode 2: To Be A Hero 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).  

]]> 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).  

]]> Shaheen Buzzsprout-5916202 Fri, 16 Oct 2020 07:00:00 -0400 2302 1 2 full true Episode 1: To be American 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.

]]> 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.

]]> Shaheen Buzzsprout-5864440 Tue, 13 Oct 2020 22:00:00 -0400 2573 1 1 full true