Shahs and Kings
Shahs and Kings
Shaheen
Three young men try to make sense of the world that they live in, navigating through cultural, social and political movements, and in the process figuring out how to reach their fullest potential, in a society designed to hold them back.
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. 
Apr 12, 2021
2 hr 4 min
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. 
Apr 5, 2021
1 hr 27 min
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.
Mar 8, 2021
1 hr
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.
Feb 4, 2021
1 hr 18 min
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. 
Jan 27, 2021
1 hr 6 min
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.
Jan 21, 2021
53 min
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? 
Jan 13, 2021
51 min
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.
Jan 6, 2021
57 min
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. 
Dec 30, 2020
48 min
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. 
Dec 23, 2020
1 hr 14 min
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