# Reza Farahan on "Memoirs of a Gay Shah" Persian Hustle, Grace, Grief and Resilience

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Podcast: [Drama, Darling: A Real Housewives Comedy Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/drama-darling-a-real-housewives-comedy-podcast-6330005)
Published: 2026-09-05T14:59:35+00:00
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Amy interviews Reza Farahan about his "Memoirs of a Gay Shah," praising the audiobook and its focus on his life before "Shahs of Sunset". Reza discusses his family fleeing Iran during the revolution, building a new life in Los Angeles, the rapid growth of the Persian community, and the dangers of Sharia law for those left behind. He reflects on his father’s resilience and rug-business expertise, his own identity as a gay man from a Jewish/Muslim background who leans Jewish, and how Shahs helped change perceptions of Persians in America. Reza addresses show cancellation blindsiding him, returning to Bravo via "The Valley: Persian Style", cooking/veganism, and urges viewers to give reality stars grace online. This episode is sponsored by: HERS puts your health and goals first. forhers.com/drama To watch this recap on video, listen to bonus episodes, get ad free listening, and exclusive content, go to: http://Patreon.com/dramadarling Follow Amy Phillips on Instagram: Instagram.com/meetamyphillips Follow Drama, Darling on Instagram: Instagram.com/dramadarlingshow Amy on TikTok: tiktok.com/@realamyphillips Email Drama, Darling with YOUR comments, questions and drama: DramaDarlingz@gmail.com Drama Darling Shop: https://drama-darling-shop.printify.me/

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