The Oriental Homies podcast 

The Oriental Homies is an independent geopolitics videocast hosted from Tehran by Mehdi Montaser (Middle East Expert) and Reza Hanif (Public Diplomacy Expert).

Broadcasting directly from inside Iran, we deliver student-scholarly analysis that cuts through mainstream talking points, Western media framing, and regional propaganda.

What we unpack:
• Middle East Geopolitics: U.S. foreign policy, sanctions, economic war, and regional power dynamics.
• Iran Unfiltered: Travel safety, daily realities, and cultural perspectives beyond the headlines.
• Palestine & Sovereignty: Grounded analysis of occupation, international law, and anti-imperialism.
• Media Deconstruction: Breaking down how think tanks and newsrooms frame the region.

We are International Relations graduate researchers based at top Iranian universities in Tehran, offering unapologetic, on-the-ground regional insight, while keeping it fun!

New episodes every Thursday and Sunday. Subscribe and join the discussion.