This podcast began by describing Tehran in the early 20th century and Reza Khan’s plans to modernize the city and country. The introduction is meant to capture your attention and it was successful. About three minutes in the narrator introduces herself. The podcast is going to tell the story of modern Iran.
Oriana Coburn does a good job of narrating the podcast. The episode focuses on a tobacco protest in 1891. The introduction doesn’t relate to podcast episode, so it must be an indicator of where book one is going to conclude. If not it didn’t need to be included in the podcast episode and should have been saved for an episode that actually discussed 1924 Iran.
I enjoyed listening to the podcast and it serves as a good source to gain an introductory level of Iranian history.
Below is one of my favorite quotes from the podcast:
“The tobacco protests were narrow in scope and didn’t result in any massive changes or a political reconstruction but the movement itself became a symbol, a sign of hope that through action and devotion anything was possible. By finding a common cause that everyone could relate to the issue of tobacco became a stepping stone to prepare Iranians for the bigger fights to come.”
Overall I enjoyed listening and will add this podcast to my library. This is a very new podcast as the first episode was only published on March 20th.
Thomas Aquinas is credited as one of the greatest proponents of natural law. During his time in Cologne he was taught by Albertus Magnus. Magnus used the teachings of Aristotle in his mentorship of Thomas Aquinas.
Samuel Adams believed in American Independence from Great Britain. He is one of the most well know Son's of Liberty. On August 1, 1776 he gave a speech to the Continental Congress in Philadelphia.
Lakeside Golf Club, California Wednesday 3:00PM
Parked by the first tee Samuel Langford sat in his golf cart at the Lakeside Golf Club. His playing partner had not yet arrived but would be along any second. Langford had been out until around 4:00 am following the release of his newest film. By the time he got home and fell asleep it had been closer to six. As a result this was his activity of the day.
He had a newspaper spread open wide and he was looking in the entertainment section. Across the front page in bold block letters was the headline Strong Winds Blowing for Potential Blockbuster. The headline made Langford grimace. No mention of the film title and his name was absent from the headline. Still the article had a chance to redeem itself.
Moving to the opening paragraph Langford began to read:
Dutch Winds masterful performance has him positioned for Oscar success this March. Winds performance saved a meandering plot that constantly looked doomed for failure without his brilliance.
A strong scowl was now forming across Langford’s face. He had directed Winds. He had pulled the ...
