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The Greatest Conversation EverTGCE | Episode #1 | 10,000 Light Beers with Jon GabrusComedian Jon Gabrus joins Payam Banifaz and Ryan Rosenberg for undoubtedly The Greatest Conversation Ever. Gabrus talks about being your own parent, crying at the movies, and how 10,000 light beers might be one too many.
2025-12-221h 02
We're DeadBernied corpses in the afterlife (Lily Sullivan, Payam Banifaz)On this week's episode, Rekha and Waleed sit down with some raunchy royalty. Queen Elizabeth and Rasputin have more in common than anyone ever realized, and Waleed continues to force you to hear about his love life.Hosts:Rekha Shankar Waleed MansourGuests:Lily Sullivan as Queen ElizabethPayam Banifaz as RasputinEdited by Waleed MansourFull episodes available to watch on Youtube
2025-11-1052 min
Green Eggs & DanPayam BanifazJust two Iranian buds bonding over food — Comedian Payam Banifaz joins ‘Green Eggs & Dan’ again this week! The two dig into Payam’s (pretty empty) fridge, compare Erewhon war stories, and why a certain fruit can really tell a lot about a person.
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2025-07-0358 min
The Conversation PodcastThe Conversation: Actor Payam BanifazSponsored by Uniwebb – https://www.uniwebb.com/ Innovating the future of software development and AI solutions.Banifaz honed his comedic skills over 13 years at the Upright Citizens Brigade (UCB) Theatre in Hollywood, where he became a prominent performer in shows like "Bennetton," "Queen George," "Elefante," and "Boos Boos." His television career includes recurring roles on NBC's "Grand Crew" and Showtime's "Shameless," as well as guest appearances on popular series such as "Brooklyn Nine-Nine," "Veep," "Superstore," and "Silicon Valley." In film, he has appeared in the Oscar-winning "Everything Everywhere All at Once," Gus Van Sant's "Don't Worry, He Won't Get Fa...
2025-03-031h 05
Successful IraniansActing, Comedy, Courage & Chasing Dreams: Payam Banifaz JourneyImmerse yourself in a deeply engaging conversation with Payam Banifaz, an Iranian-American actor and comedian who has captured the hearts of many through his humorous portrayal of cultural experiences. Payam shares pivotal moments from his journey. With a refreshing perspective on the immigrant narrative, he discusses how laughter became a tool to bridge cultural gaps and foster connections.Payam’s viral videos depicting the quirky yet relatable dynamics of Iranian dads highlight not only the humor but also the tenderness underlying familial bonds. He dives into the cultural nuances that shape his comedic lens, revealing how he us...
2025-02-2550 min
The Greatest Conversation EverTGCE - Episode 22 - Brett DierActor, artist, lover, and all around great guy Brett Dier is here to have I SWEAR TO GOD one of the greatest conversations ever.
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2025-01-0142 minThe Greatest Conversation EverTGCE - Episode 20 - Mark RennieMark on IG - https://www.instagram.com/markrennie/?hl=en
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2024-10-231h 05The Greatest Conversation EverTGCE - Episode 19 - Dave TheuneMr. Milwaukee himself, Dave Theune, is here for one of The Greatest Conversations ever. We talk dying music, Joker 2 or as I call it Joker POO, Maury Povich and other daytime talk shows, horses' and cows' obsession with hay, and lastly, FIBs, which is a derogatory term that you do NOT want to be called. Catch Dave on Bangarang and Planet Weird!TGCE Instagram https://www.instagram.com/tgcepod/Questions to tgcepod@gmail.comTGCE YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@TheGreatestConversationEverLink to apple pods - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...
2024-10-161h 03The Greatest Conversation EverTGCE - Episode 18 - Ronnie AdrianThe Sciatica boys are in the building!Our main man Ronnie Adrian stops by in a sick panama hat and sunglass combo that he never felt the need to take off. Payam is dropping tons of knowledge as usual, and Ryan chortles along as we talk languages, dialects, sciatica pain, foggy old London town, stashing money in the Caymans, and much much more.Ronnie on IGThe Big TeamBangarangRonnie Stuck in the Car
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2024-10-091h 02
The Brett DeMott Show with BuddyDoing The Triple with Danny Foil (Payam Banifaz)This week, Brett flops off on another tangent about Earth's new "Moon" that just arrived. Then later Buddy shares a new creative endeavor. The BSNBs are also join by Danny Foil (Payam Banifaz -- Greatest Conversation Ever Podcast) a man who gets paid to ruin weddings... and other life events. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-10-091h 01The Greatest Conversation EverTGCE - Episode 17 - Will HinesOur Guru friend Will Hines stops by to have one of The Greatest Conversations Ever. He give us his big theory about how nobody can crossover comedy/drama wise in Hollywood, and then goes immediately back on it. This episode is both wild roller coaster, and almost nothing at all. Like Yin and Yang, perfectly balanced.
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2024-10-021h 06The Greatest Conversation EverTGCE - Episode 16 - Greg GallantGreg Gallant is one of the most brilliant comedic minds we know, and we're thrilled to have him on the show today to talk about his dog/wife, writing for TV, and Ryan's new chin strap "beard".
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2024-09-251h 14The Greatest Conversation EverTGCE - Episode 15 - Erin KeifErin Keif joins the boys today to talk about shopping meltdown with sisters, finding consciousness in mushrooms, baguette hacks, and run ins with famous people. Erin is awesome, and we're grateful to have her on the show.
Check out Erin's podcast Hey Riddle Riddle! https://www.heyriddleriddle.com/
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2024-09-191h 32The Greatest Conversation EverTGCE - Episode 14 - Phil Augusta JacksonThe multi-hyphenate entertainment powerhouse Phil Augusta Jackson sits down for The Greatest Conversation Ever and boy did we get there in this one. From skydiving to the submersible, music to television, and even pondering how to make like feel longer.
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2024-09-111h 17The Greatest Conversation EverTGCE - Episode 13 - Jacquis NealJacquis stops by to talk skinny dipping, fraternities, theater department sexcapades, Whitney Houston, wrestling, and tons of other pieces of The Greatest Conversation Ever!
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2024-09-041h 13The Greatest Conversation EverTGCE - Episode 12 - Mike CastleOur good pal Mike Castle stops by for TGCE and the ep does not disappoint!
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2024-08-291h 01The Greatest Conversation EverTGCE - Episode 11 - Dan LippertDan Lippert is the man, and our good buddy, an actor, writer, comedian, basketball player, the list goes on and on. We had a delightful time gabbing it up and achieved TGCE status for sureTGCE Instagram https://www.instagram.com/tgcepod/Questions to tgcepod@gmail.comTGCE YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@TheGreatestConversationEverLink to apple pods - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-greatest-conversation-ever/id1754305136Link to Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7polY13qI5vllc8H4cALbL@pbani - https://www.instagram.com/pbani/?hl=en...
2024-08-211h 31
ManDogPodCape Horn with Suzi Barrett and Payam Banifazpatreon.com/mandog
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Our man Dan is out of town, so Ryan brought in two ringers. Payam Banifaz and Suzi Barrett are both absolute legends, and today they sat down with the ry guy for a biiiiig laugh about building a mound, digging a pool, k porn, calzone milkshakes, and more.
Suzi also shares about her interview podcast, Yes, Also. Which is pretty much a love letter to improv. She brings on all of her friends, comedians, and celebrities to share about their Improv come...
2024-08-2038 minThe Greatest Conversation EverTGCE - Episode 10 - Vic MichaelisComedian, actor, and all around super star Vic Michaelis joins Payam and Ryan for a nice long chat that some people are calling the greatest conversation ever. We're talking hearing aids, getting points on the back end, singing, seasoning yourself, being creeped out by the ocean, getting vulnerable, and more...
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2024-08-141h 22The Greatest Conversation EverTGCE - Episode 9 - Casey FeighOur good buddy Casey Feigh comes on for one of the greatest conversations ever.
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2024-08-071h 17The Greatest Conversation EverTGCE - Episode 8 - Rekha ShankarThe brilliantly talented Rekha Shankar stops by for one of, I swear to god, the greatest conversations ever. Tell a friend to tell a friend!
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2024-08-071h 27The Greatest Conversation EverTGCE - Episode 7 - Lily Sullivan
Lily Sullivan stops by to be dumb with us for an hour. This one is a blast.
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2024-07-241h 11The Greatest Conversation EverTGCE - Episode 6 - Jacob WysockiJacob is the best, and he wore a big ass cowboy hat to the record. Check out the video on youtube.
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2024-07-171h 19The Greatest Conversation EverTGCE - Episode 5 - Betsy Sodaro
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2024-07-101h 25The Greatest Conversation EverTGCE - Episode 4 - Patrick McDonald
Patty McDonald, very funny actor, writer, director, professor, and many other things joins us for an hour of, honestly, some of the greatest conversation ever. I felt lucky to be a part of it.
Thanks for listening!
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2024-07-011h 11The Greatest Conversation EverTGCE - Episode 3 - Nicole Byer
The WICKEDly talented and truly hilarious Nicole Byer stops by, basically to Audition for Frozen 3. Let's make it happen pixar. Thanks for listening!
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2024-07-011h 05The Greatest Conversation EverTGCE - Episode 2 - Dhruv Uday Singh
Payam and Ryan's good buddy and brilliant actor and comedian Dhruv Uday Sing stops by for a nice chat. Thanks for listening!
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2024-07-011h 05The Greatest Conversation EverTGCE - Episode 1 - Payam Banifaz & Ryan Rosenberg
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2024-06-271h 03
Hey BabyA Message (Payam Banifaz)Actor, comedian, and aspiring "Iranian cowboy" Payam Banifaz fled a war zone as a young boy. This week on Hey Baby, Payam reflects on the lasting impact of war on a child, shares a story of the prophetic dream that led to his name, and discusses how Orientalism shapes our current narrative about violence in the Middle East, all the while demonstrating how resilience, optimism, and gratitude light the way.
2024-06-1829 min
Yes, AlsoYes, Also - Payam BanifazActor/Comedian/lover of animals Payam Banifaz (Everything Everywhere All at Once, Shameless) stops by to talk to Suzi about the physics of comedy, the unique challenges of being an immigrant who wants to be an actor, how to access the universal through specificity, the importance of personal voice, comedic influences, the search for identity, Payam’s favorite types of characters to play, and more!Access to double the content and other perks at yesalso.supercast.com!Follow us on instagram @yesalsopod & TikTok @yes.also.podEmail us with your ideas and questions @ yesalsopod@gmail.c...
2024-04-0959 min
Cinema Rex - Iranian Cinema Podcast014 - Samad and The Carpet of the Prophet Solomon (feat. Payam Banifaz)The classic Iranian comedy about a villager named Samad in his first theatrical foray, as he faces off against a team of gangsters who attempt to steal a priceless artifact from his girlfriend, Leila. Written, directed by and starring the illustrious maestro of Iranian cinema, Parviz Sayyad. The movie is available for viewing on YouTube.
2024-03-211h 32
Picture Day Podcast with Mike and KimPicture Day Podcast with Payam BanifazMike Masilotti and Kim McVicar chat with stand up comedian Payam Banifaz about his school years. And just like school there is a test!
2024-02-1958 min
The Neighborhood ListenNo Complaining with Payam BanifazBurnt takes us through the new Dignity Fallsmacy Heirarchy, and reveals a recent vacation. Joan recaps her Christmas Cabaret, and recalls her grandfather's porch rules. Doug issues a special report. Later, Julio L. (Payam Banifaz), gives his wild backstory as to why he is proud of NeighborHapp for not complaining about the fireworks recently.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
2024-01-091h 32ManDogPodSlugging w/ Lily Sullivan and Payam BanifazWe're joined by two of the greats for some improvised comedy scenes about huge plastic surgery choices, wearing a mask in the bedroom, powerful figures of history, and of course, slugging.
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2023-12-181h 18
Earwolf Presents2 Spooky 2 Handle: “Cemetery Slut” w/ Payam Banifaz and Nicole ByerThis week we are joined by bone-chilling improvisers Nicole Byer and Payam Banifaz for the ghostly improvised movie “Cemetery Slut”. When the jaded groundskeeper of a New England cemetery discovers a footless, orphaned Victorian ghostchild haunting the cemetery for feet, he must become history's biggest slut in order to break the curse and lay the apparition to rest. Enjoy you creepy goblin freaks! Where to find our improvisers:@manoagapion@betsysodaro@nicolebyer@pbani Follow @earwolf on all socials and earwolf.com and join ou...
2023-10-2742 minGreen Eggs & DanActor Payam Banifaz Doesn't Know Whose Coffee That IsDan and actor Payam Banifaz (Everything Everywhere All At Once, Veep, Grand Crew) dive into the worst fridge in the history of the podcast, fun cheeses, and dummy-proof breakfast tacos. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2023-08-021h 22
Some More NewsRevolution in Iran, Midterm Motivations, and EVEN MORE Prime Ministers ResigningHi. Actor and comedian Payam Banifaz (@pbani on Instagram) joins Katy and Cody to talk about the ongoing movement in Iran and why people outside of Iran should continue to pay attention and show their support. They also talk about the arrests of voters by Ron DeSantis' election police, where we're at less than three weeks from the midterms, and the resignation of U.K. Prime Minister Liz Truss.
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2022-10-2156 min
Modern Persian FoodConnecting with Culture with Payam BanifazSpecial guest actor/comedian Payam Banifaz joins Beata and Bita on the podcast to talk about Persian food, favorite LA restaurants, and building community within the Iranian-American community. Payam confides he was a picky eater growing up, and shares the dish he dislikes the most! Find Payam on Instagram at: Payam Banifaz (@pbani) Restaurants Referenced: Sadaf in Encino Raffi's in Glendale All Modern Persian Food podcast episodes can be found at: Episodes Co-host Beata Nazem Kelley blog: BeatsEats – Persian Girl Desperately Addict...
2022-09-1429 min
Learn Persian with Chai and ConversationInterview | Growing Up Irooni- Payam Banifaz and his journey to not becoming a lawyerIf you've been anywhere near Instagram in the last couple years, you will have come across Payam (also known as Peter) Banifaz's amazing videos depicting growing up in an Iranian American household with a very Iranian father. The father familiar is extremely relatable to a lot of us who grew up in immigrant households- he talks about where the idea came from and how it's developed over the pandemic period. Also, he talks about his journey from studying to potentially become a lawyer, to breaking it to his family that he was going into acting instead- spoiler alert: the...
2022-06-0137 min
Self Esteem PartyPeter BanifazOn this week’s episode, Alana and her guest Peter Banifaz discuss making movies, making digital content and getting absolutely jacked!
Producer/husband/roommate Norm Sousa is feeling subdued while enjoying Alana’s new tiny desk in the studio!
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2022-05-3159 min
In Session with Dr. Farid HolakoueeApril 25, 2022 Interview with actor/comedian Payam BanifazApril 25, 2022 Interview with actor/comedian Payam Banifaz by Dr. Farid Holakouee
2022-04-2846 min
AWESOME People#23 | Payam Banifaz | Do Or Do Not. There Is No Try.It was a pleasure having Payam "Peter" Banifaz as my guest on AWESOME People.
Many of you probably know him from his hilarious character, Mr. Esfahani, who kept us entertained during quarantine and throughout the pandemic playing the role of the "quintessential Persian Baba".
What you might not know is that Payam is a talented actor and comedian based out of Los Angeles who has had a multitude of roles on popular shows such as Shameless, Veep, Silicon Valley and Brooklyn Nine-Nine to name a few.
I look forward to the wide ranging...
2021-08-031h 11
Nature Talks to Itself7. Raccoon and Winston Fig - Payam Banifaz, Kimia BehpoorniaA rabies and roid riddled raccoon (Payam Banifaz) pops by to join the wasp-filled Winston Fig (Kimia Behpoornia) to talk technology, cults, and the effects of magic mushrooms.Also featuring snail mail from Randy Pebble (Kale Hills), Pedipalp (Erin Whitehead), and Stalagmite + Stalagmite (Mary Sasson + Matthew Brian Cohen).Created and hosted by Tony Geode (Justin Michael) and Atiny Crunchyleaf (Jace Armstrong).Follow @NatureTalksPod, @heyjustin and @JaceCityUSA for updates on twitter and instagram.Theme song and music by Casey Trela.Edited by Brian Holmes.Logo by Allison Kim.
2021-05-271h 06
RoqeRoqe - Ep #104 - Acting, Comedy, and Persian Dads - Peter BanifazA lively episode of Roqe featuring Iranian-American actor and comedian Peter (Payam) Banifaz. Peter is a familiar face to many from his appearances in dozens of popular TV shows including Veep, Silicon Valley, and Brooklyn Nine-Nine, as well as his recurring role on the hit series, Shameless. But recently he’s been getting attention for his very funny online videos where he satirizes Persian dads and the culture of the Persian family at home. Peter joins Jian for a feature interview about his current success, and a life journey from Iran, to the UK, to a new immigrant community in LA...
2021-04-231h 25