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 | Hafez's yoosofé gom gashté, Part 4

Poetry | Hafez's yoosofé gom gashté, Part 4

In this lesson, we go over more words and phrases in the next four lines of the poem yoosofé gom gashté by Hafez. Here, Hafez reassures the reader regarding forces that are beyond their control.

26 Jan 18min

Poetry | Hafez's yoosofé gom gashté, Part 3

Poetry | Hafez's yoosofé gom gashté, Part 3

In this lesson, we go over the individual words and phrases in the next four lines of the poem yoosofé gom gashté by Hafez, which refer broadly to the nature of the heavens and earth.

18 Jan 16min

Poetry | Hafez's yoosofé gom gashté, Part 2

Poetry | Hafez's yoosofé gom gashté, Part 2

In this lesson, we go over the individual words and phrases in the first four lines of the poem yoosofé gom gashté by Hafez.

12 Jan 19min

Culture | Ferdowsi's Shahnameh, On the Creation of the World, Part 6

Culture | Ferdowsi's Shahnameh, On the Creation of the World, Part 6

In this lesson, we conclude our discussion of the section “On the Creation of the World” from Ferdowsi's Shahnameh and reflect on its implications with Dr. Omid Arabian. In this last part, Ferdowsi ex...

5 Jan 22min

Poetry | Hafez's yoosofé gom gashté, Introduction with Sahba Shayani

Poetry | Hafez's yoosofé gom gashté, Introduction with Sahba Shayani

In this introductory lesson to Hafez's poem yoosofé gom gashté, we're joined by Prof. Sahba Shayani to talk about the general theme and meaning behind this poem.

4 Jan 53min

Culture | Ferdowsi's Shahnameh, On the Creation of the World, Part 5

Culture | Ferdowsi's Shahnameh, On the Creation of the World, Part 5

In this lesson, we proceed to the fifth part of our discussion of the section “On the Creation of the World” from Ferdowsi's Shahnameh with Dr. Omid Arabian. In this part of the epic poem, Ferdowsi br...

15 Des 202521min

Culture | Ferdowsi's Shahnameh, On the Creation of the World, Part 4

Culture | Ferdowsi's Shahnameh, On the Creation of the World, Part 4

In this lesson, we proceed to the fourth part of our discussion of the section “On the Creation of the World” from Ferdowsi's Shahnameh with Dr. Omid Arabian. This part of the epic poem explains Ferdo...

8 Des 202518min

Culture | Ferdowsi's Shahnameh, On the Creation of the World, Part 3

Culture | Ferdowsi's Shahnameh, On the Creation of the World, Part 3

In this lesson, we proceed to the third part of our discussion of the section “On the Creation of the World” from Ferdowsi's Shahnameh with Dr. Omid Arabian. This part of the epic poem discusses the f...

1 Des 202519min

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