Voice of Literature (آوای ادبیات)

Ep62. Aryana Sayeed - The Soundtrack of Resistance (بانو آریانا سعید - موسیقی و مقاومت) As we celebrate Nawroz, the Persian New Year, this episode takes a deep dive into the power of art and music, with a special focus on the work of Aryana Sayeed, the renowned female Afghan singer. Sayeed's music has become a symbol of strength and resilience for Afghan women, defying societal expectations and ge...

Ep.61 The Tale of Carl Tanzler & Elena De Hoyos (داستان وحشتناک کارل تانزلر و النا دی هویوس) In this episode, we delve into the twisted story of Carl Tanzler and Elena De Hoyos, a tale that is as gruesome as it is bizarre. Tanzler, a radiology technician, became infatuated with Elena, a young Cuban-American woman, and began a strange and obsessive relationship with her, even after she died. Join u...

Ep60. Why Socrates Hated Democracy (چرا سقراط از دموکراسی متنفر بود؟) Note: This episode is in Farsi (توجه: این پادکست به زبان فارسی است) سقراط عقیده داشت که رای دادن یک مهارت است و نه یک بصیرت غریزی و باید افراد را برای آن آموزش داد. او جامعه را به یک کشتی تشبیه میکرد که برای سفر به دریا میرود و از افراد میپرسید آیا شما ترجیح میدهید کنترل امور کشتی را همه ی افراد سوار بر آن بر عهده داشته باشند یا...

Ep59. زندگی‌ای که از آن من نبود (A life that was not mine) Note: This episode is in Farsi (توجه: این پادکست به زبان فارسی است) این پادکست دارای دو قسمت است. در قسمت اول در مورد داستان های کوتاه و ویژگی های منحصر به آنها صحبت می کنم. در قسمت دوم داستان کوتاهی به نام «زندگی که مال من نبود» را با شما به اشتراک می گذارم. از همه شنوندگان عزی پادکست سپاسگزاریم لطفا لایک و اشتراک گذاری را فراموش نکنید با...

Ep58. Beyond Cupid's Arrow - Can We Enhance Our Romantic Lives With Chemicals? Note: This episode is in English Get ready for some romance and science! In this episode of Jaad-e Maiwand, we've got love on the brain - literally! I'm exploring the latest research on love drugs, and whether they could be the key to unlocking a stronger, more enduring bond between you and your partner. Whether you're...

Ep57. The Choice & The Gift - Edith Eger (انتخاب و هدیه اثر ادیت ایگر) Note: Episode is in English Welcome to the next episode of our book club podcast, where we dive deep into the pages of two awe-inspiring books by the renowned author, Edith Eger. In this episode, we explore the profound impact of Edith Eger's The Choice and The Gift, as we immerse ourselves in her poignant and powerful journey...

Ep56. Love and Philosophy: A Deep Dive into the Mysteries of the Heart (فلسفه عشق) by Maiwand Nazary

Ep55. In conversation with Basira Paigham ( گفت و شنود با بصیره پیغام: مبارزات خانواده رنگین کمان افغانستان) 🌈 زندگی پنهان: جامعه دگرباشان جنسی افغانستان همجنسگرایی در افغانستان تابو است، در رسانه‌ها مطرح نمی شود و عموما .به عنوان پدیده‌ای خلاف اخلاق و دین اسلام تلقی می شود به همین خاطر در مورد تعداد همجنسگرایان و سایر دگرباشان جنسی .افغانستان هیچ آماری وجود ندارد دگرباشان جنسی در افغانستان (همجن...

Ep54. Surviving the Storms of Life: A Stoic Guide to Navigating Natural Disasters (مقابله با سختی ها به کمک فلسفه رواقی) Note: This episode is in English Hi everyone, and welcome to episode 54 of Jaade- Maiwand Podcast.  Today, we're going to be discussing the Stoic approach to natural disasters and how these teachings can provide comfort and guidance during difficult times. But before we delve in...

Ep53. Choosing Life: An Existential Exploration of Choice and Responsibility (ژان پل سارتر ،‌ قیامی علیه خودفریبی) With every choice we make, we forge our own path and carve out a unique journey, shaping our existence like a master sculptor shaping a work of art, and that's why I chose to speak in English on this episode, to reach a wider audience and let my voice ring out, unencumbered by linguis...

Ep52. In conversation with Zarifa Ghafari (گفت و شنود با ظریفه غفاری) In this episode, we have a special guest. I speak with one of the most courageous women alive. She is the former mayor of Maidan Wardak, a small town 40 KM away from Kabul, the capital of Afghanistan. She is also the Founder & General Director of Peghla FM Radio, the Founder & CEO of APAW Org, and a Human Rights Activist. She ha...

Ep51. The Murder of Morsal Obeidi (قتل مرسل عبیدی) For the comprehensive story of Morsal Obeidi in English check out my article on Substack. Don't forget to subscribe ☘️ Link to the article: https://open.substack.com/pub/maiwandnazary/p/jaad-e-maiwand-true-crime-podcast?r=1wbz5h&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web Thank you 🙏 Maiwand

Ep50. Ahmad Massoud's Big Mistake (اشتباه بزرگ احمد مسعود) Happy New Year to all the lovely listeners of Jaad-e Maiwand Podcast! ☘️ In this very first episode of this year I discuss a heavy topic, namely Ahmad Massoud's latest statement regarding Israeli-Palestinian conflict and his comparison of the current Afghan resistance against the Taliban with the so called struggle of the Palestinians. Res...

Ep49. Educated - Tara Westover (تحصیل کرده اثر تارا وستور) This is our second episode of 'Ketab-khan-e Jaad-e Maiwand' (Jaad-e Maiwand's Library) where we discuss Tara Westover's memoir 'Educated'. Farah is joining me as my co-host. Educated is the captivating memoir of a woman who grew up isolated from society, abused by her family, and despite zero childhood education, she broke the restraints o...

Ep48. Untold stories: In conversation with Sahraa Karimi (ناگفته ها: گفت و شنود با دکتر صحرا کریمی) In this episode I speak with one of the most talented Afghan filmmakers, directors, scenario writers and former head of Afghan Film Dr. Sahraa Karimi. We discuss a wide range of topics, from Sahraa Karimi's childhood to her path towards becoming a film director to her many migrations and years of wo...

Ep47. The Mothers of Mahipar (مادران ماهی پر - گفت و شنود با دکتر فروغ کریمی) Dear friends, Here is my conversation with Dr. Forugh Karimi. I really enjoyed our chat. Dr. Karimi is a Afghan-Dutch writer, psychiatrist and psychotherapist living in the Netherlands. I spoke with her after reading her first roman 'De Moeders van Mahipar' which was an excellent reason for me to invite her on the show a...

Ep46. Buddha, His Life and Teachings (بودا و فلسفه رنج) What is it about? In this podcast I explore how adopting a Buddhist approach to life can unlock a true and deeply felt freedom. I draw on on ancient wisdom from Buddha’s teachings and try to create a systematic path to establish mindfulness of body, emotions, thought, and time as a way to overcome suffering. Who is it for? - Curious minds int...

Ep45. Honor killing - Story of Amir & Amena (قتل ناموسی - داستان امیر و آمنه) Honor killing or shame killing is the murder of an individual, either an outsider or a member of a family, by someone seeking to protect what they see as the dignity and honor of themselves or their family. Join me for the episode as I tell the harrowing story of Amir and Amena. A young couple under the spell of honour c...

Ep44. The soul of the world (روح جهان - دفاع از مقدسات) In this episode I defend the experience of the sacred against today’s fashionable forms of atheism. Our personal relationships, moral intuitions, and aesthetic judgments hint at a transcendent dimension that cannot be understood through the lens of science alone. To be fully alive and to understand what we are, is to acknowledge the reality o...

Ep43. The God Delusion (پندار خدا) Does God exist? Are the world's greatest monotheistic religions (e.g. Judaism, Christianity, Islam) true? Should we all rather be atheists? Join me on this podcast as I discuss the impossibility of God's existence by providing known and lesser known proofs and arguments for the non-existence of a supreme and powerful being. It is logically impossible for an all g...

Ep42. In order to live (به خاطر زندگی اثر یئان می پارک) This is our very first episode of the 'Ketab-khan-e Jaad-e Maiwand' (Jaad-e Maiwand'd Library) where we discuss Yeonmi Park's book 'In order to live'. I have a 'mystery guest' as my co-host for the show. She kindly accepted to talk about Yeonmi's incredible story and share her thoughts with us for which I am very grateful. We did this show in...

Ep41. Letter To My Daughter: Embody Your Philosophy (نامه ای به دخترم: فلسفه خود را تجسم کن) “Don't explain your philosophy. Embody it.” - Epictetus You are growing up before my eyes, and it fills me with wonder and joy, sadness, and fear. I marvel at what a beautiful and kind little person you are becoming! Your smile and your bubbly energy can lighten the mood of a room in an instant. But I am a...

Ep40. History and its value (تاریخ و ارزش تاریخ: گفتگو با پروفسور خیل ون دن آکر) In this episode I speak with Prof. Chiel van den Akker about a variety of topics related to history and its value. We discuss the difference between history and philosophy of history, what is history and why its usefulness are mutually dependent, birth of history-writing, history as science, the role of narrative, if...

Ep.39 Afghanistan – One year of Taliban rule (یک سال حکومت طالبان - گفتگو با الیورمارسدن) It has been one year since the fall of Afghanistan and Afghans are still suffering. One US soldier puts it this way when he talks about the mission to 'liberate' Afghanistan: "At night, when I am alone, and the demons come, I can hear these wails. They haunt me. When I am awakened by their wails, I often reme...

Salman Rushdie and the struggle for free speech (سلمان رشدی و مبارزه برای آزادی بیان) Join me as I discuss the recent attack on Salman Rushdie and the importance of free speech. Please give your favourite episodes a 👍 and share your favourite episodes with friends and family. This encourages me personally and it also helps the show grow 🙏 Thank you! Maiwand