Show Notes
This week on Pop Therapy, I’m joined in person in LA, by Reza Jackson - and this one moves.
We go back to his Iranian-Canadian upbringing and what it’s meant to claim his culture proudly as an adult. From building a content career to relocating to LA, Reza shares how he’s stayed deeply connected to the Persian community while carving out his own lane.
We dive into The Valley: Persian Style, the cast dynamics, and why authentic representation actually matters. And yes - we get into his Michael Jackson impersonation journey, the art-versus-artist debate, the upcoming biopic, and the ethics of supporting an icon with accusations against him.
Reza talks ambition, growth, and what the next five years hold - not just for him, but for elevating Iranian culture on a global stage.
Identity. Performance. Legacy. And a little moonwalk energy.
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This episode was filmed at Lazy Pickle Studios, in Los Angeles. Supported as always by the brilliant Sam Talbot. Work with him at www.samtalbot.com.au
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