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Hearing HafezEp. 35 - Listen UpHappy Norooz! This year, we read the most comprehensive Hafez poem yet. Plus stories from Yadi’s childhood celebrating the new year.2025-03-261h 27Hearing HafezEp. 34 - Well-ContentIt's Yalda Night, which means it's been four years since we started the podcast! And in those four years, Hafez is still figuring out what life is worth and how to be content.2024-12-221h 04Hearing HafezEp. 33 - Two-Faced Cloak“You can’t sit with us!”What does Hafez say when he gets the Mean Girl treatment?2024-10-2855 minHearing HafezEp. 32 - Empty-HandedWe took so long between episodes that we ended up recording this with iPads! But we have a very special subject, because in this poem, Hafez talks to a wine-vendor! And in doing so, cuts straight to the heart of his philosophy on life, which is itself a reflection of one of the most enduring realities of Iran’s existence.2024-08-3042 minHearing HafezEp. 31 - Another WorldThe most grand and quintessential Hafez poem we’ve read.2024-05-161h 09Hearing HafezEp. 30 - Daughter of GrapeHappy Norooz 1403!!! This one is dedicated to our friend Jamshid.2024-03-3152 minHearing HafezEp. 29 - My ClothesSwamps, nightingales, and mythical kings. Even in exile, Hafez is ready to serve up some wicked bars. (Recorded during an atmospheric river)2024-02-101h 01Hearing HafezEp. 28 - Stone-heartedI know we’re publishing this very late but Happy New Year! Happy Yalda! Happy Holidays! And happy 3-year anniversary of Hearing Hafez!2024-01-051h 00Hearing HafezEp. 27 - The Lonely ZealotHappy Thanksgiving! This was a tough one to decode, but that’s what we would expect for a poem that explains the evolution of Hafez’s philosophy in life.2023-11-2852 minHearing HafezEp. 26 - BrokenWhat did the red flower say to the purple flower?2023-08-2434 minHearing HafezEp. 25 - SayehYadi and I are casual fans of Hafez, but in this episode we discuss one of the eminent Hafez scholars of the 20th and 21st century, Houshang Ebtehaj. Better known by his pen name “Sayeh”.2023-05-2357 minHearing HafezEp. 24 - RudakiIn this episode, Yadi and I take a detour from Hafez to talk about one of his predecessors and influences, the legendary poet Rudaki. Plus, hang around until the end of the episode for a treat.2023-03-141h 02Hearing HafezEp. 23 - Black EyesIn this poem, Hafez reconciles with the loss of a loved one and offers perspective on the things we can’t always change, such as ourselves.2023-02-1245 minHearing HafezEp. 22 - Curled BangsHappy (Late) Yalda! In this episode, Hafez talks to us about how it feels to outlast the night and the love that awaits on the other side. Plus (a podcast first) Yadi finally reads us one of his own poems!2022-12-2644 minHearing HafezEp. 21 - I Don’t Tell You to Release Me From the Cageزن، زندگی، ازادی2022-11-0644 minHearing HafezEp. 20 - Bride of the WorldHappy Father’s Day! Coming to you from the picnic table in Kia’s Corner, Hafez has us discuss the physics and philosophy of what it means to “get close”.2022-06-2154 minHearing HafezEp. 19 - BeheadedEver lose your head over someone?2022-05-1343 minHearing HafezEp. 18 - Good NewsHappy Norooz! Today we read a random poem by Hafez and, in typical Norooz tradition, divine a good omen for the new year.2022-03-2036 minHearing HafezSPECIAL EPISODE: Omar KhayyamWe take a quick break from Hafez to sneak a peek into the perplexing perspectives and existential wisdom of Omar Khayyam’s rubaiyats.2022-03-0752 minHearing HafezEp. 16 - Wake UpRecorded on Zoom2022-02-171h 11Hearing HafezEp. 15 - When the Time ComesHappy Yalda! Thanks to all of our listeners for following along with us. We made it to our one-year anniversary!2021-12-2257 minHearing HafezEp. 14 - Venus’s SongHafez gets the “mean girls” treatment and Jesus busts a move. Tune in to learn more.2021-11-2332 minHearing HafezEp. 13 - The Trail to YouHafez doles out some absolutely effusive lines for a special someone.2021-10-1338 minHearing HafezEp. 12 - Freedom’s FeetFixed some bugs. And yeah, we’re pretty sure Hafez was in love with Shah Shoja.2021-09-0442 minHearing HafezEp. 11 - Lines on the JarFlip cup? Rage cage? How about Jamshid’s Jar?2021-08-0329 minHearing HafezEp. 10 - Let’s Do SomethingMystic birds, shadows, and wine? Hafez gives us the sparknotes on political activism. Also, Attar came first.2021-07-1539 minHearing HafezEp. 9 - Running TearsTake away his wine and Hafez will dish out some poetically political burns.2021-07-0438 minHearing HafezEp. 8 - Not NecessarilyIYKYK2021-06-2932 minHearing HafezEp. 7 - A Breath of the Cool BreezeHappy Norooz! Sorry we’re getting this out late, but we just couldn’t resist the weather on Persian New Year. If you too feel a deep longing for springtime make sure to give this episode a listen!2021-03-2139 minHearing HafezEp. 6 - A Turn of the CompassWhat do Hafez and Taylor Swift have in common? Tune in to find out.2021-02-1431 minHearing HafezEp. 5 - My LoveMagicians, flying horses, and eyebrow pencils. Plus, Yadi tries to answer the age old question: What is love?2021-01-2833 minHearing HafezEp. 4 - Bleeding HeartsIf you’ve been eagerly waiting for the next episode then look no further! We spent extra time working on this one because in this poem Hafez delves into one of his favorite topics...wine.2021-01-1835 minHearing HafezEp. 3 - When We Were TogetherIn this poem, Hafez helps us unpack that feeling of longing we all get for the friends and family we miss.2021-01-0624 minHearing HafezEp. 2 - Expectations of FriendshipIt’s Yadi and Kia, back for Episode #2 of Hearing Hafez! This time we’re reading a poem in which Hafez discusses the complicated nature of the expectations we have for our friendships.2020-12-2920 minHearing HafezEp. 1 - Overcoming SadnessWe figured Yalda Night would be perfect to kickoff this new podcast. So here we are! Featuring a poem Hafez wrote about Yalda Night.2020-12-2123 minHearing HafezWelcome to Hearing HafezHello! Glad to have you join us as we explore the poetic beauty and wisdom of Hafez’s writing. Tea and sweets are highly recommended while listening. Stay tuned for a new poem every episode!2020-12-2103 min