What Would Sepi Say?
Society & Culture
About
What Would Sepi Say? is a podcast that explores power, patriarchy, resistance, and cultural accountability through discussion of the public work of actor and activist Sepideh Moafi. Inspired by Moafi's advocacy, each episode asks how feminist principles show up in today's political, cultural, and interpersonal moments, and what it might look like to respond with clarity, courage, and care. This podcast is not affiliated with or endorsed by Sepideh Moafi. It is an independent, commentary-based exploration of issues through a contemporary lens that acknowledges and admires the complexity of characters portrayed by Moafi and her ability to navigate the nuances.
Episodes
- Choosing for Herself: Notes on Agency
This episode of 'What Would Sepi Say?' examines the concept of agency, particularly for women, within restrictive systems. It discusses how clarity can be found within constraints and the inherent costs involved when choices are not freely…
- What would Sepi say? Playing Her Part: Notes on Survival
Episode 2 explores the recurring theme of women operating within externally designed systems. It discusses the intelligence required for survival and participation in these environments, drawing parallels between fictional narratives and r…
- What would Sepi say? Repeat After Her: Notes on Names
This episode of What Would Sepi Say? discusses names, focusing on pronunciation, identity, and the deeper meanings associated with them, using one of Sepi's characters as a central example.