Arsalan retells the tale of Aghriras, the brother of Afrasiyab who defies his own nation to save 1200 Iranian nobles from execution and pays the ultimate price for his mercy.

Arsalan marks the first anniversary of Shahnameh Quest with a personal message, thanking listeners for being part of the journey.

Arsalan discusses Ferdowsi's thoughts on greed, power, and ambition in the wake of King Nowzar's execution by Afrasiyab and the end of Fereydoun's line .

Arsalan retells the tragic ultimate fate of King Nowzar of Iran at the hands of the menacing Prince Afrasiyab of Turan.

Arsalan retells the triumphant return of Zal, who answers Mehrab’s desperate call and arrives to rescue Zabolistan from the Turanian invaders.

Arsalan retells how King Nowzar joins the battle against Afrasiyab's Turanian invasion, and how Qaran bravely rescues the women and children of Iran by defeating the fearsome warrior Barman.

Arsalan retells the first clash between the Iranian and Turanian armies, where the veteran warrior Qobad confronts Barman of Turan in a fatal duel that marks the opening of the invasion.

Arsalan retells the mythic origin of Nowruz in the Shahnameh at the height of King Jamshid’s glorious reign.