Interview | Comedian Neema Naz on Iranian Parents, Comedic Hustle, and Finding His Voice

Interview | Comedian Neema Naz on Iranian Parents, Comedic Hustle, and Finding His Voice

In this episode of Growing Up Irooni, I sit down with Neema Naz—comedian, content creator, and the internet’s favorite Persian son—to talk about his rise from Scarborough’s multicultural neighborhood to international stages. Neema shares how being the “funny kid” at family gatherings led to his career in comedy, why his Iranian identity is core to his storytelling, and how his whole family (especially his mom!) became an essential part of his brand.

We talk about:

  • Neema’s evolution as a comedian—from early sketches to working with Drake
  • How his upbringing shaped his inclusive and culturally collaborative humor
  • The pressures of representing the Iranian diaspora and navigating community expectations
  • Why staying grounded in family is key to both his comedy and his sanity

🎫 Follow Neema & get tour dates: neemanaz.com
📱 On Instagram: @neemanaz
🧿 Learn Persian & more interviews: chaiandconversation.com

If you’ve ever wondered how to balance being Persian and pursuing a creative career, this one’s for you.

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Poetry | Nizami Ganjavi's sokhanee chand dar eshgh, Introduction with Dr. Sahba Shayani

Poetry | Nizami Ganjavi's sokhanee chand dar eshgh, Introduction with Dr. Sahba Shayani

In this lesson, we introduce Nizami Ganjavi, an important 12th-century poet in the cultures of Iran, Azerbaijan, Kurdistan, Afghanistan, and Tajikistan who is also considered the national poet of Azer...

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Speak Lesson 61 | Meeting on the Street

Speak Lesson 61 | Meeting on the Street

In this lesson, we learn some phrases that could be useful when talking to people on the street and how to talk briefly about some routine daily activities.We also introduce Vijay, his mixtape, and hi...

23 Kesä 202525min

Culture | Attar's Parable of the Moths, Part 4

Culture | Attar's Parable of the Moths, Part 4

In this episode of Learn Persian with Chai and Conversation, we conclude The Parable of the Moths by Attar, taken from his masterpiece Conference of the Birds. I'm joined by the brilliant Omid Arabian...

9 Kesä 202534min

Culture | Attar's Parable of the Moths, Part 3

Culture | Attar's Parable of the Moths, Part 3

In this episode of Learn Persian with Chai and Conversation, we continue to the third part of The Parable of the Moths by Attar, taken from his masterpiece Conference of the Birds. I'm joined by the b...

2 Kesä 202524min

Interview | Growing Up Irooni – Yassamin Ansari, Congresswoman from Arizona, on Politics, Protest, and Persian Identity

Interview | Growing Up Irooni – Yassamin Ansari, Congresswoman from Arizona, on Politics, Protest, and Persian Identity

In this episode of Growing Up Neem-Rooni, Leyla talks with Representative Yassamin Ansari, the youngest member of Congress and the first Iranian-American Democrat to be elected. From growing up in a m...

1 Kesä 202526min

Interview | Money, Iranian-American Identity, and Romance: Chelsea Fagan on Building a Business and Writing a Political Love Story

Interview | Money, Iranian-American Identity, and Romance: Chelsea Fagan on Building a Business and Writing a Political Love Story

In this episode of Growing Up Irooni, Leyla sits down with Chelsea Fagan—founder of The Financial Diet and author of the new novel High Dive. Known for blending personal finance with cultural critique...

28 Touko 202545min

Culture | Attar's Parable of the Moths, Part 2

Culture | Attar's Parable of the Moths, Part 2

In this episode of Learn Persian with Chai and Conversation, we continue to the second part of The Parable of the Moths by Attar, taken from his masterpiece Conference of the Birds. I'm joined by the ...

26 Touko 202532min

Culture | Attar's Parable of the Moths, Part 1

Culture | Attar's Parable of the Moths, Part 1

In this episode of Learn Persian with Chai and Conversation, we begin a brand new series on one of the most powerful mystical stories in Persian literature: The Parable of the Moths by Attar, taken fr...

19 Touko 202541min

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