Podcast Episodes

Aghriras the Merciful

Season 2 Episode 11

Arsalan retells the tale of Aghriras, the brother of Afrasiyab who defies his own nation to save 1200 Iranian nobles from execution and pays the ulti…

4 months, 2 weeks ago

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Celebrating 1 Year of Shahnameh Quest

Season 2 Episode 10

Arsalan marks the first anniversary of Shahnameh Quest with a personal message, thanking listeners for being part of the journey. 

4 months, 3 weeks ago

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Commentary: Ferdowsi's Warning on Greed and Power

Season 2 Episode 9

Arsalan discusses Ferdowsi's thoughts on greed, power, and ambition in the wake of King Nowzar's execution by Afrasiyab and the end of Fereydoun's li…

5 months ago

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King Nowzar's Doom

Season 2 Episode 8

Arsalan retells the tragic ultimate fate of King Nowzar of Iran at the hands of the menacing Prince Afrasiyab of Turan. 

5 months, 1 week ago

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Zal Answers Mehrab's Call

Season 2 Episode 7

Arsalan retells the triumphant return of Zal, who answers Mehrab’s desperate call and arrives to rescue Zabolistan from the Turanian invaders.

5 months, 2 weeks ago

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Battle: King Nowzar vs. Prince Afrasiyab, Part 2 of 2

Season 2 Episode 6

Arsalan retells how King Nowzar joins the battle against Afrasiyab's Turanian invasion, and how Qaran bravely rescues the women and children of Iran …

5 months, 3 weeks ago

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Battle: King Nowzar vs. Prince Afrasiyab, Part 1 of 2

Season 2 Episode 5

Arsalan retells the first clash between the Iranian and Turanian armies, where the veteran warrior Qobad confronts Barman of Turan in a fatal duel th…

5 months, 4 weeks ago

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Bonus: The First Nowruz

Season 2 Episode 4

Arsalan retells the mythic origin of Nowruz in the Shahnameh at the height of King Jamshid’s glorious reign.

6 months ago

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Sam Passes, Afrasiyab Advances

Season 2 Episode 3

Arsalan retells how the passing of Sam, the great Iranian champion and father of Zal of Zabolistan, gives Afrasiyab’s Turanian army a major military …

6 months, 1 week ago

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Enter Afrasiyab

Season 2 Episode 2

Arsalan retells the explosive entrance of Afrasiyab, the fierce prince of Turan, as his father prepares an invasion to avenge their slain ancestor Tu…

6 months, 2 weeks ago

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