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Sharam Namdarian Makes a Podcast
Hosted by Sharam Namdarian · EN
WARNING: This podcast has no central theme because Sharam Namdarian has too many good ideas.
Sharam Namdarian is a comedian whose brain runs at 1000 miles an hour, generating five brilliant (and possibly terrible) podcast concepts a week. Instead of choosing one, he decided to do all of them.
Previously Sharam Namdarian Podcast.
Previously before that, Sharam Namdarian Starts a revolution.
Sharam plans to do things like audio dramas, interviews, what ever the hell his mind comes up with.
So shut up and listen.
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Stuck in a Space Whale 💫🐋
Dec 100:11:08Tap to summarizehey ya'll.This is a little audio drama I've made about being stuck inside a Space Whale.It's a fun little thing, based in a universe that I've been working on for a potential tv show.Chapters:0:00 Welcome And Premise0:30 Mission Log: Trapped In A Space Whale1:34 Angels And Five-Dimensional Tech3:48 The Whale’s Shanty Town5:00 Finding The Inverter6:21 The Escape Plan8:12 Inversion And Aftermath10:24 Sign OffText for SEO purposes...The story opens with a wry greeting and a bold promise: a compact sci‑fi audio drama that tests the limits of survival and imagination. Our narrator, a hired gun with a mission to recover a five-dimensional inverter, discovers that the target sits within a living maze—an enormous space whale that has swallowed starships, krill, and entire human micro‑civilisations. The podcast leans into vivid worldbuilding without slowing the pace: jet thrusters fighting digestive storms, car‑sized space krill dissolving on contact, and a mission log that reads like a confession. It’s not just spectacle; the premise asks a direct question about problem‑solving under pressure. When an object can reshape time and space, does the shortest path to safety become the only acceptable one, even when it leads through something alive?From there, the episode unspools a brisk history of the angels, five-dimensional beings who seeded the galaxy with tech that lets humanity collapse distance and converse across time. The lore of “five-dimensional wishes” adds texture: shimmering artefacts that let mortals parley with entities outside linear time, bending causality like wire. These elements create SEO‑rich touchpoints—time travel technology, five-dimensional objects, angelic aliens, space opera survival—that ground the drama in a mythology that feels both wondrous and perilous. By framing the inverter as a cousin to other angelic devices, the story hints at rules: inversion as a principle, not a miracle, and consequences that ripple through biology and vacuum alike.The whale’s interior becomes a setting and a society. The narrator stumbles on a shanty town cobbled from swallowed hulls, where barter buys calories and superstition stands in for physics. The tone swings from deadpan to grim as we meet Cricket, the elder guide who understands the currents and the acids better than any star map. Hunger turns neighbours into predators, and engines become lifelines that determine who floats and who dissolves. When our mercenary admits to stealing fuel after being targeted as food, the episode forces a hard look at scarcity ethics: at what point does survival collapse into cruelty, and can anyone claim clean hands inside a stomach where the rules are digestion and decay?The pacing tightens once the inverter appears. It sits lodged on an asteroid trapped above the digestive depths, a visual metaphor for opportunity hovering over entropy. The device itself is described as a canister housing an impossible geometry, an object that looks like many things ageing and collapsing all at once. The science‑fantasy logic is crisp: an inverter inverts signals, so a five-dimensional inverter should invert space and time. This is where the episode hits its thesis—tool choice shapes destiny. The narrator chooses action over caution, trusting that inversion will create an exit even if the cost is irreversible. The tension is physical and moral as jetpacks ignite, the canister opens, and the whale’s body begins to shrink against an unseen gradient.What follows is both triumph and horror. The inversion works, ejecting our narrator into open space while the whale is turned inside out, a corpseSend me Fan Mail! It could be anything, we are desperate at this point.
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We finally came up with a name and premise for this podcast!
Nov 2800:06:40Tap to summarizeDRAMATIC REVEAL.The podcast has a name... and it isn't what you think it is.Although it is, because if you are reading this, you SHOULD know what it is already. Heck, you clicked on this and listened/watched it.THE SHARAM NAMDARIAN PODCAST HAS BEEN RENAMED ONE MORE TIME.To....Dramatic pause....Sharam Namdarian Makes A Podcast.A riveting podcast by a guy who has way too many ideas.With the simple goal.Make a podcast.Each episode is essentially rebuilt from the ground up.Maybe it is an interview, maybe it is an audio drama based on one of the many shows I'm writing. Maybe it's something else entirely.I finally have a name that captures the pure raw essence of the show.That is a man who just wanted to make a podcast.A goal that is easily achievable every single episode.Chapters0:03 – The Premise Finally Arrives0:18 – Reflecting On Chaotic Beginnings2:11 – Why Previous Concepts Failed4:21 – A Flexible Format By Design4:29 – Upcoming Projects And Worlds5:58 – Setting The Name In StoneSend me Fan Mail! It could be anything, we are desperate at this point.
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A Verbose Dialogue about Language (ft Joseph Green)
Aug 300:39:32Tap to summarizea conversation with comedian Joseph Green about language, chakras and more.CHAPTERS:00:00 - Podcast Introduction 02:16 - The Pleasure of Language Processing 08:06 - Energy and Chakras 15:22 - The Year I Lay Down 25:15 - Experiencing Pleasure On Stage 30:32 - Vulnerability as the Essence of Humor 35:47 - The Instagram Note Mishap SOME TEXT FOR SEO:Sharm Namdaren and Joseph Green explore the fascinating relationship between language, vulnerability and comedy in this thought-provoking conversation about creative expression.• Joseph approaches language with deliberate care, similar to how some people experience flavours in food• The throat chakra relates to communication and can manifest as vocal tension during performances• Processed anger becomes boundaries while healed vulnerability transforms into humor• Audiences feel emotionally safe enough to laugh when performers share failures while demonstrating resilience• Effective comedy requires creating genuine connections through authentic vulnerability rather than merely being clever• Good performers balance authenticity with audience care, ensuring everyone feels safe enough to engage• The Instagram note mishap demonstrates how unintentional vulnerability creates perfect comedic moments• Clowning teaches that audiences laugh when they can see you're okay despite your humiliation• Starting performances with genuine present-moment feelings creates unique connections with audiencesTry exploring what's vulnerable about something rather than just what's funny – you'll often find they're the same thing!Send me Fan Mail! It could be anything, we are desperate at this point.
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Vomit Quest!
Jul 2700:21:57Tap to summarizeTHAT'S RIGHT.We are doing a GOAL SETTING EPISODE.What off it? Shut up and get some goals.These are all about my goals with stand up comedy, with art and some huge rants about Australian culture.00:00 - Introduction to Vomit Quest 02:23 - The Comedy Vomit Challenge Explained 06:14 - Sci-Fi Comedy Dreams 09:29 - Battling Tall Poppy Syndrome 14:42 - Embracing Creative Vulnerability 19:33 - Closing Thoughts and Comedy PlugHERE IS SOME GOOD TEXT FOR SEO:The quest for impossible creative goals shapes our artistic journey far more profoundly than whether we actually achieve them. Embracing audacious ambitions like making comedy so funny it induces vomiting can transform how we approach our work and overcome creative barriers.• Setting seemingly unreachable goals creates internal motivation that pulls us forward• Australian tall poppy syndrome creates fear of being seen trying or standing out• The concept of "integrated thought" helps process and digest our deepest creative ideas• Many creators sabotage themselves by setting up environments designed for failure• Today's AI-dominated world makes authentic human expression more valuable than ever• Finding the courage to express your unique voice means accepting all parts of yourself• It's better to fail at something you genuinely want to do than succeed at something meaningless• Vulnerability and showing your "soul" connects most powerfully with audiencesSend me Fan Mail! It could be anything, we are desperate at this point.
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Unbearable Weight of Massive Sharam
Jul 1800:14:40Tap to summarizeWOW.What a breakthrough.I am feeling like I am just holding on for dear life as my subconscious mind unravels.I'm also testing the Zoom h6 audio recorder.What do you think of the audio?Chapters:00:00 - Introducing Sharam's Nameless Podcast01:47 - Testing the Zoom H6 Setup03:04 - Depression and the Life Coach Journey06:36 - The Core Breakthrough About Love09:22 - Unraveling My Mind's Failure Loop12:35 - Future Direction and Closing ThoughtsHere is some SEO text:• Journey through depression and life coaching led to major self-discovery• Working at Melbourne wholesale market moving carrot boxes provided thinking time• Core realization: struggling to feel love doesn't mean failing at love• Every positive feeling came bundled with an unconscious sense of failure• Breaking this pattern is allowing creativity and networking to flow naturally• Testing new podcast formats and equipment (Zoom H6) for future content• Planning wider content beyond just podcasts - high-production YouTube videos• The podcast name remains undecided but that's okay, not a failureFOR THE LOVE OF GOD SEND ME A FAN MAILSend me Fan Mail! It could be anything, we are desperate at this point.
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The world is broken right now
Jul 1300:13:36Tap to summarizeTHE WORLD IS INSANE RIGHT NOW.I think I broke my brain.Ai is prevalent, social media is sucking up our attention and I can't walk down a street without thinking "OH MAN, the you can do this in real life?"Maybe I'm the one who is broken, or maybe it is just the internet.Chapters:00:00 Podcast Rebrand Announcement 01:34 Recording Setup and Microphone Dreams 02:25 AI Content and Diminishing Human Connection 05:45 My Failed AI Therapy Experiment 08:23 Digital vs Physical: The Coming Renaissance 12:09 Final Thoughts and Future GoalsSome good text for SEOThe rebranding journey of "Sharam's Insane Podcast" reflects my evolving identity as a comedian who happens to podcast rather than a dedicated podcaster. Our digital world is creating a bizarre disconnection where walking down streets feels surreal because we're so accustomed to experiencing life through screens.• Experimenting with multiple podcast names before settling on "Sharam's Insane Podcast"• Planning to transition to a stage microphone to better reflect my comedy identity• Recognising how AI-generated content is replacing human connection online• Sharing my failed experiment with AI therapy (4-5 sessions daily for 1.5 months)• Discovering real meditation was more effective than AI therapy sessions• Predicting a coming renaissance where people will drastically shift back to real-world experiences• Noticing how COVID weakened our "muscle" for physical social connection• Questioning whether our current balance between digital and physical worlds is making us happyIf you like this podcast, let me know. If you have any suggestions for improvement or topics, I'd love to hear those too.Send me Fan Mail! It could be anything, we are desperate at this point.
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A Very Yan and Ram Episode
May 25, 202500:43:12Tap to summarizeFeaturing HENRY YAN, he wanted to do a podcast with me for YEARS.Now it happened. Oh boy.Henry Yan and Sharam Namdarian discuss the psychology of comedy and more.Is something funny because it is fun?Is something tasty because it has taste?Chapters:00:00:00 Welcome to the Yan and Ram Episode 00:01:43 AI Therapy Adventures 00:07:56 The Philosophy of Comedy 00:14:44 Authenticity vs Emulation 00:26:19 Colorblindness and Banana Jokes 00:33:15 The Awkwardness Question 00:40:53 Being True to Yourself Here is some SEO Text, read it or not.• Sharam shares his experience with AI therapy, revealing how it helped identify his tendency to second-guess his creative instincts• The concept that every joke contains an entire "universe" of possibilities and implications• Henry's "no jokes 2023" philosophy and what it really means• How Sharam's coluorblindness created an entire comedy bit about not being able to distinguish between yellow and green bananas• Discussion of what makes something "awkward" versus "cool" on stage• Why some comedians feel compelled to emulate others while some naturally trust their own instincts• The psychology behind authentic performance and why it connects more deeply with audiences• Reflection on how early experiences shape our willingness to be ourselves in public settingsSend me Fan Mail! It could be anything, we are desperate at this point.
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will AI therapy fix me
May 3, 202500:47:03Tap to summarizeOH DEAR LORD.My SOUL hurts. My heart HURTS. My heart has been TORN OPEN.I'm still reeling.Does AI therapy work? In this episode we find out, and I don't want to spoil it, but it is a JOURNEY!The Parts:00:00 - Intro 01:31 - Part 1: The Premise 08:00 - Part 2: The Session 42:54 - Part 3: Review Here's the prompt:I want to uncover the masks I'm currently wearing, the roles I'm playing and the illusions I'm believing. Please guide me through the process by asking me ten reflective questions, one at a time to help me recognize the stories the stories I'm currently telling myself. After I answer the tenth question, please step into the role of my higher self and analyse my responses, identify the top negative patterns present in my life and the top positive patterns I can embrace and grow.Be direct, truthful, and tough love is welcome. Then provide daily affirmations to support my growth, actionable steps to change my behaviours and embody my higher most authentic self. Lastly, send a message of encouragement from my higher self to celebrate how far I've come on my journey.Here's SEO text, read it or don't, it is just to boost algorithm thing.What happens when a self-proclaimed people-pleaser confronts his deepest fears with artificial intelligence as his guide? In this raw, transformative journey, I expose my soul to an AI therapy session that cuts straight to the heart of why I've spent a lifetime prioritizing others' comfort over my own truth.The results are nothing short of revolutionary. What begins as an exploration of boundary-setting quickly unravels into something far more profound – the discovery of what the AI calls my "relational apocalypse script." It turns out I'm not just afraid of conflict; I'm terrified that one authentic "no" might trigger a cascade of rejection, career collapse, and social abandonment.Through ten penetrating questions, the therapy session reveals how deeply my Zoroastrian upbringing and family dynamics trained me to believe that "good thoughts, good words, good deeds" meant I couldn't even think negatively without becoming spiritually suspect. Listen as I confront the painful truth that I've been "homeless inside my own life," desperately decorating others' houses in hopes someone might invite me in, while never building walls strong enough to shelter myself.The most powerful revelation? That boundaries aren't acts of cruelty but essential architecture – they're the foundation of the house I get to live in. And the people who respect those walls are the only ones who deserve to see inside. As the AI puts it: "When you show that level of self-respect, you teach people how to treat you, not with fear but with precision."Whether you're a chronic people-pleaser, someone struggling with authenticity, or simply curious about AI's potential to transform psychological patterns, this episode offers a vulnerable window into what happens when technology meets our deepest human struggles. Try the unmasking prompt yourself – it's in the episode description – and join me in discovering that your feelings are not a threat, your truth is not an attack, and your voice does not need approval to be valid.Send me Fan Mail! It could be anything, we are desperate at this point.
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How much money did I LOSE during the Melbourne Comedy Festival?
Apr 26, 202500:29:49Tap to summarizeTHE MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL COMEDY FESTIVAL IS OVER (and great, don't get me wrong) but I bit off way more than I could chew during it.In this COLD HARD FAX REVEAL I reveal how much money did I lose during the festival. What a wild ride it was.THE PARTS:00:00 The Introduction04:22 Part 1: The Dream10:53 Part 2: The Math16:34 Part 3: The Existential Crisis20:10 Part 4: Would I do it again.Some algorithm text, read it or don't, it is up to you:$redacted. That's the exact price tag of my comedy festival dream. After two years of performing at smaller venues outside Melbourne's CBD, I was determined to go big—securing the Doubletree Hilton opposite Flinders Street Station for my show "From Brunswick With Love." The location was perfect, the time slot ideal, and the potential to make $30,000 if I sold out every night seemed worth the gamble.Reality hit hard when I tallied up the costs: $400 for festival registration, $700 wasted on ineffective Facebook ads, $260 for tech support, $168 for parking, $1,600 in venue deposits, and an additional $670 payment when ticket sales fell short. Despite performing for over 100 people throughout the run, the financial math was brutal and unforgiving.What I discovered was far more valuable than the money lost. Post-COVID audiences were emerging from "lockdown brain" but still feeling the pressure of rising living costs. They weren't willing to take chances on solo performers without followings, instead hedging their bets on lineup shows or established names. My experience confirmed what veterans had warned me about—location and timing matter far less than audience development and show packaging.The pressure of trying to fill that 120-seat room made me a better comedian, forcing me to elevate my game. But more importantly, it clarified what comedy truly is: not prestigious venues or perfect time slots, but one person with a microphone connecting authentically with an audience. Would I do it all again? Yes—but very differently, with a smaller venue and much less financial pressure. Sometimes you need to chase the glittering dream to discover that the real magic was in the simpler approach all along.Subscribe to join my revolution that stands for absolutely nothing, and follow my journey as I continue chasing comedy dreams—just with better math next time.Send me Fan Mail! It could be anything, we are desperate at this point.
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120 Empty Seats in my Comedy Show
Apr 18, 202500:23:36Tap to summarizeTHE REVOLUTION IS HAPPENING. What a wild ride.In this episode we chat about the concept of the podcast itself, the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, what is next and also... Pirating TV shows, Trump Tarrifs and are you a peasant or a pirate? • Performing to only 2 people in a 120-seat venue creates a bizarrely intimate yet challenging comedy experience• Working a 9-to-5 job while pursuing comedy creates significant time management challenges• Streaming platforms now treat basic subscribers as "peasants" by forcing them to watch ads unless they pay more• It's often easier to pirate content than to watch it legally through paid subscription services• The so-called "Chinese retaliation" through factory workers on TikTok is actually just individuals trying to sell directly to consumers• Comedy and live performances remain valuable because they can't be pirated - you need the in-person experience• The future of this podcast may include developing revolution-themed elements like symbols and salutes for comedic purposesSend me Fan Mail! It could be anything, we are desperate at this point.
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