Podcast Episodes

Commentary: A Shocking Defeat

Season 2 Episode 24

Arsalan reflects on the human impact of Rostam’s defeat of Afrasiyab and prepares listeners to experience its aftermath from the Turanian perspective.

14 hours ago

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Battle: Rostam vs. Afrasiyab

Season 2 Episode 23

Arsalan retells the dramatic first clash between Rostam and Afrasiyab, and how the Iranian hero leads Iran to victory, sending the invading army into…

1 week ago

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Kay Qobad Prepares Iran for Battle

Season 2 Episode 22

Arsalan retells Kay Qobad’s mobilization of the Iranian army to confront the Turanian invaders, and how Rostam prepares for his first one-on-one comb…

2 weeks ago

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Commentary: Changing Dynasties

Season 2 Episode 21

Arsalan marks the transition from the Pishdadian dynasty to the Kayanian dynasty, explaining what the title "Kay" means for the names of upcoming kin…

3 weeks ago

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Rostam Seeks Kay Qobad

Season 2 Episode 20

Arsalan retells the story of Rostam's quest to find Kay Qobad, a descendant of the great king Fereydoun, and bring him home to become the new king of…

4 weeks ago

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Zal Calls for a New King

Season 2 Episode 19

Arsalan retells Zal’s first command to Rostam: journey to Mount Alborz and bring back Qobad of the Kayanian Dynasty as Iran’s chosen king to lead the…

1 month ago

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Rostam’s Horse Rakhsh

Season 2 Episode 18

Arsalan retells the origin story of how Rostam meets and lassoes his legendary steed Rakhsh, one of the most iconic partnerships in all of world myth…

1 month, 1 week ago

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Garshasp Enthroned, Afrasiyab Disowned, Rostam Summoned

Season 2 Episode 17

Arsalan retells the peaceful reign of King Garshasp, the bitter estrangement between Afrasiyab and his father King Pashang of Turan, and the summonin…

1 month, 2 weeks ago

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Spotlight: Qaran, Son of Kaveh the Blacksmith

Season 2 Episode 16

Arsalan shines a spotlight on Qaran, the fierce and loyal warrior who has defended Iran from invaders and honourably carried forward the legacy of hi…

1 month, 3 weeks ago

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Commentary: The Pishdadian Dynasty

Season 2 Episode 15

Arsalan marks the approaching end of the Pishdadian dynasty, reflecting on the significance of the Shahnameh's first lineage of kings and the transit…

2 months ago

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