Director: Abutaleb Hosseini
Cast: Abutaleb Hosseini
Jimy Jaam is a 2026 Iranian comedy talk show series hosted and led by Abutaleb Hosseini, produced by Pump, offering a distinctive and irreverent take on World Cup football — covering the biggest moments, the sideline chaos, and the gossip that never makes the official broadcast.
What is Jimy Jaam about?
Every episode of Jimy Jaam drops viewers into the middle of the World Cup conversation from an angle the mainstream sports desk would never attempt. Host Abutaleb Hosseini steers through heated discussions, behind-the-scenes rumour, fan reactions, and the lighter side of the beautiful game. Rather than straight match analysis, the show thrives on the personalities, the tensions off the pitch, and the shared excitement that unites Persian-speaking football fans scattered across the globe. Each episode runs approximately 49 minutes, long enough to go deep on the stories behind the scorelines without overstaying its welcome. Expect sharp wit, candid opinions, and a format that feels more like a late-night football hangout than a conventional sports programme.
Cast & crew
Abutaleb Hosseini anchors the show both as its creator and on-screen host, handling the full weight of each episode from opening commentary to guest exchanges. His background in Persian digital entertainment gives Jimy Jaam its distinctive comedic rhythm — blending genuine football knowledge with the kind of banter that has built him a loyal following among younger diaspora audiences.
Context & significance
For Iranian football fans living abroad, the World Cup has always carried an emotional charge that goes well beyond the sport itself. Finding coverage that speaks your language — literally and culturally — is rarely easy. Jimy Jaam fills that gap with a show made by Iranians, for Iranians, wherever they are watching from. The Pump production carries the energy of Persian internet culture: fast, self-aware, occasionally chaotic, and completely unfiltered. In a media landscape where Persian-language football commentary is either overly formal or entirely in a foreign tongue, a comedy talk show built around the World Cup feels genuinely necessary.
Where & how to watch
Jimy Jaam is available on K-Time in its original Persian audio. Watch on the web, on your TV, or on your phone — no extra download needed, no VPN required, and no geo-blocking. Start and cancel anytime.