Valuetainment “My Name Is Adolph” - Reza Pahlavi PRANKED During Awkward German Interview
Mar 7, 2026
A viral prank where an interviewer used the name "Adolf" and caught Iran’s Crown Prince off guard sparks debate. The panel dissects booking failures, red flags like odd accents and names, and who should take the blame. Comparisons to past public pranks and practical advice on vetting and avoiding risky interviews round out the conversation.
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Reza Pahlavi Pranked On Zoom
- Reza Pahlavi was interviewed over Zoom by two Russian comedians posing as a host named Adolf.
- The prank unfolds for about six to seven minutes before everyone realizes and the guests celebrate after he leaves.
Pranks Have Fooled Many High-Profile Figures
- The panel compares this prank to past celebrity pranks like Sacha Baron Cohen's Borat and Ali G segments.
- They note public figures have been fooled before and often exit quickly once they sense the joke.
Filter Podcast Guests For High-Profile Interviews
- Do filter and vet podcast requests thoroughly before scheduling high-profile interviews.
- Patrick Bet-David assigns 90% blame to Pahlavi's team for failing to screen the interviewers and only 10% to Pahlavi himself.