Hayriye & Huriye's Dissertation on Turkish Pop Culture
Hayriye & Huriye's Dissertation on Turkish Pop Culture is a podcast where two Turkish-Australian girls discuss all things related to Turkish pop culture. They cover topics from music and TV shows to trends and cultural phenomena, offering their unique perspective as members of the Turkish diaspora. The podcast welcomes suggestions from listeners and aims to explore the richness of Turkish pop culture through their eyes.
Episodes
Episode 79 - Two hot Turkish takes
Send us Fan MailHello everyone!This week we talk about Reddit posts. Let us know what you think.Contact us via email at: huriyehayriyetpc@gmail.com or follow us on Instagram. Stay safe and always keep up to date with pop culture (or don’t, since we will for you anyway).Lots of loveHayriye & Huriye xox
Episode 78 - Kıvanç Tatlıtuğ
Send us Fan MailHello everyone!This week we’re diving into the life and career of one of Türkiye’s most internationally recognized stars — Kıvanç Tatlıtuğ. Actor, model, former basketball player, UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador, and a household name across the Middle East, Balkans, and beyond. Contact us via email at: huriyehayriyetpc@gmail.com or follow us on Instagram. Stay safe and always keep up t
Episode 77 - Conversation with Halil Akbudak
Send us Fan MailHello everyone!This week we talk to Halil Akbudak who talks about his journey from Türkiye to Melbourne and his passion for stand-up comedy. Please note this episode is in both English and Turkish. Contact us via email at: huriyehayriyetpc@gmail.com or follow us on Instagram. Stay safe and always keep up to date with pop culture (or don’t, since we will for you anyway).Lots of love
Episode 76 - The Museum of Innocence (Masumiyet Müzesi)
Send us Fan MailHello everyone!This week we talk about the TV adaptation of Nobel Prize-winner Orhan Pamuk’s acclaimed novel, The Museum of Innocence (Masumiyet Müzesi), premiered on Netflix on 13 February 2026What did you think of it?Contact us via email at: huriyehayriyetpc@gmail.com or follow us on Instagram. Stay safe and always keep up to date with pop culture (or don’t, since we will for you
Episode 75 - CapitaliBoo - Beren Saat
Send us Fan MailHello everyone!This week we talk about CapitaliBoo (AKA CapitaliZoo) from Beren Saat (AKA Beren).What did you think of it?Contact us via email at: huriyehayriyetpc@gmail.com or follow us on Instagram. Stay safe and always keep up to date with pop culture (or don’t, since we will for you anyway).Lots of loveHayriye & Huriye xox
Episode 74 - Turkish Netflix Watchlist
Send us Fan MailHello everyone!This week we talk about our Turkish Netflix Watchlist. What is on your watchlist? Contact us via email at: huriyehayriyetpc@gmail.com or follow us on Instagram. Stay safe and always keep up to date with pop culture (or don’t, since we will for you anyway).Lots of loveHayriye & Huriye xox
Episode 73 - Zeynep Sönmez - Türkiye's new tennis star
Send us Fan MailHello everyone!This week we talk about Zeynep Sönmez - Türkiye's new tennis star! Have you watched her play? Contact us via email at: huriyehayriyetpc@gmail.com or follow us on Instagram. Stay safe and always keep up to date with pop culture (or don’t, since we will for you anyway).Lots of loveHayriye & Huriye xox
Episode 72 - A conversation with music duo Naciye and Arif
Send us Fan MailHello everyone!This week we talk to music duo Naciye Keren and Arif Direncer about their music and the upcoming 'Gün' event in Abbotsford Melbourne, Victoria. Please join us (if you can spot us :-) and others listen to this wonderful duo. No doubt you too will fall in love with their music just as we have been. Contact us via email at: huriyehayriyetpc@gmail.com or follow
Episode 71 - Minik Serçe - Sezen Aksu
Send us Fan MailHello everyone!This week we talk about the one and only Minik Serçe - Sezen Aksu.Contact us via email at: huriyehayriyetpc@gmail.com or follow us on Instagram. Stay safe and always keep up to date with pop culture (or don’t, since we will for you anyway).Lots of loveHayriye & Huriye xox
Episode 70 - Turkish pop culture in the 1970s
Send us Fan MailHello everyone!This week we talk about Turkish pop culture in the 1970s.Who were your favorite artists of that time?Contact us via email at: huriyehayriyetpc@gmail.com or follow us on Instagram. Stay safe and always keep up to date with pop culture (or don’t, since we will for you anyway).Lots of loveHayriye & Huriye xox
Episode 69 - Turkish Music One Hit Wonders
Send us Fan MailHello everyone!This week we talk about Turkish Music One Hit Wonders.Contact us via email at: huriyehayriyetpc@gmail.com or follow us on Instagram. Stay safe and always keep up to date with pop culture (or don’t, since we will for you anyway).Lots of loveHayriye & Huriye xox
Episode 68 - 90's Turkish Pop Music
Send us Fan MailHello everyone!This week we talk about 90's Turkish Pop Music.Who are your favorite artists of this time? Contact us via email at: huriyehayriyetpc@gmail.com or follow us on Instagram. Stay safe and always keep up to date with pop culture (or don’t, since we will for you anyway).Lots of loveHayriye & Huriye xox
Episode 67 - Turkish Comedy Queens
Send us Fan MailHello everyone!This week we talk about Turkish Comedy Queens:Ayşen GrudaGupse ÖzayYasemin YalçınBinnur KayaContact us via email at: huriyehayriyetpc@gmail.com or follow us on Instagram. Stay safe and always keep up to date with pop culture (or don’t, since we will for you anyway).Lots of loveHayriye & Huriye xox
Episode 66 - Evliliğe 90 Gün - 90 Day Fiancé
Send us Fan MailHello everyone!This week we talk about the reality show 90 Day Fiancé with particular interest in the two Turkish men Mürsel Mistanoğlu and Sarper Güven.Contact us via email at: huriyehayriyetpc@gmail.com or follow us on Instagram. Stay safe and always keep up to date with pop culture (or don’t, since we will for you anyway).Lots of loveHayriye & Huriye xox
Episode 65 - Turkish TikTok
Send us Fan MailHello everyone!This week we talk about Turkish TikTok.Mainly:Burak OzdemirNurSema Altuntas Zehra Insallah Contact us via email at: huriyehayriyetpc@gmail.com or follow us on Instagram. Stay safe and always keep up to date with pop culture (or don’t, since we will for you anyway).Lots of loveHayriye & Huriye xox
Episode 64 - Ali Riza Bey'in Tripleri
Send us Fan MailHello everyone!This week we talk about Yaprak Dökümü and li Riza Bey'in Tripleri.Contact us via email at: huriyehayriyetpc@gmail.com or follow us on Instagram. Stay safe and always keep up to date with pop culture (or don’t, since we will for you anyway).Lots of loveHayriye & Huriye xox
Episode 63 - Superstitions in the Turkish Culture
Send us Fan MailHello everyone!We are back!This week we talk about Superstitions in the Turkish Culture. Contact us via email at: huriyehayriyetpc@gmail.com or follow us on Instagram. Stay safe and always keep up to date with pop culture (or don’t, since we will for you anyway).Lots of loveHayriye & Huriye xox
Episode 62 - Miss Türkiye
Send us Fan MailHello everyone!This week we talk about Miss Türkiye beaty pageants. We speak about the 2024 winner İdil Bilgen as well as the historical winners. Contact us via email at: huriyehayriyetpc@gmail.com or follow us on Instagram. Stay safe and always keep up to date with pop culture (or don’t, since we will for you anyway).Lots of loveHayriye & Huriye xox
Episode 61 - Zeytin Ağacı - Another Self
Send us Fan MailHello everyone!We are back! This week we talk about the dizi Zeytin Ağacı (Another Self) on Netflix.We would love to know the Dizi (Turkish TV shows) you recommend for us to watch. Contact us via email at: huriyehayriyetpc@gmail.com or follow us on Instagram. Stay safe and always keep up to date with pop culture (or don’t, since we will for you anyway).Lots of loveHayriye & Hu
Episode 60 - Tell me you're Turkish without telling me you're Turkish
Send us Fan MailHello everyone!This week we say, 'Tell me you're Turkish without telling me you're Turkish.'Let us know what makes you Turkish. Contact us via email at: huriyehayriyetpc@gmail.com or follow us on Instagram. Stay safe and always keep up to date with pop culture (or don’t, since we will for you anyway).Lots of loveHayriye & Huriye xox
Episode 59 - The Downfall of Turkish Influencers
Send us Fan MailHi everyone!This week we talk about influences in particular, Turkish influencers. How do they impact pop culture?What are your thoughts on influencers? Contact us via email at: huriyehayriyetpc@gmail.com or follow us on Instagram. Stay safe and always keep up to date with pop culture (or don’t, since we will for you anyway).Lots of loveHayriye & Huriye xox
Episode 58 - Emrah Soğukpınar ile Ayla Algan Sohbeti
Send us Fan MailHey everyone!This week our episode is in Turkish we apologize to our English listeners. We will be back with an English episode next week.This week, we spoke with Emrah Soğukpınar about Ayla Algan and his love for Yeşilçam.What is your favourite Yeşilçam movie?Contact us via email at: huriyehayriyetpc@gmail.com or follow us on Instagram. Stay safe and always keep up to date with p
Episode 57 - Hayriye's Kızılcık Şerbeti (Cranberry Sorbet) Obsession
Send us Fan MailHi everyone!This week Hayriye shares with us her secret obsession with the dizi Kızılcık Şerbeti (Cranberry Sorbet).Tell us what dizi's you have an obsession with?Contact us via email at: huriyehayriyetpc@gmail.com or follow us on Instagram. Stay safe and always keep up to date with pop culture (or don’t, since we will for you anyway).Lots of loveHayriye & Huriye xox
Episode 56 - The mysterious disappearance of Agatha Christie
Send us Fan MailHello all! Happy New Year! We thought we will start the new year with none other than the Queen of Crime herself Mrs. Agatha Christie. Agatha Christie is part of the worlds popular culture but how does she relate to Turkish pop culture? Well, we cover her adventures in Türkiye as well as her stay at the famous Pera Palace Hotel in Istanbul. Which book is your favorite? Tell us how
Episode 55 - The life and death of Vatan Sasmaz
Send us Fan MailHi Everyone This is a trigger warning for those listening to this episode. This episode has themes of death, murder and suicide. Please refer to the below resources if you or someone you know is suffering from mental illness. For Australia call:Lifeline on 13 11 14Beyond Blue on 1300 224 636For our overseas listeners please contact your local General Practitioner or emergency hospi
Episode 54 - Aşk-ı Memnu
Send us Fan MailHello everyone! This week we talk about all things Aşk-ı Memnu AKA Forbidden Love. There will be a new movie called 'Bihter' coming out later this year, as well as a new movie called 'İstanbul İçin Son Çağrı' starring the two amazing actors Beren Saat and Kıvanç Tatlıtuğ. Although this movie will not be remake of Aşk-ı Memnu it will be the first time Beren and K
Episode 53 - Migration from Türkiye
Send us Fan MailHello everyone!Welcome back to us all and sorry it has been a long time (close to 3 months actually) we have not been able to make a new episode. However, we are back now and today we are talking about the topic of migration - göçmek - from Türkiye. We cover our personal stories but we would love to know your own. Please reach out and let me us know and share your stories and photo
Episode 52 - Male Villains of Turkish Dizi's
Send us Fan MailHello everyone!This week we are very excited, we are talking about male villains in Turkish dizi's.Let us know your favorites. Stay safe and always keep up to date with pop culture (or don’t, since we will for you anyway).Lots of loveHayriye & Huriye xoxo
Episode 51 - Yine Yeni Yeniden 90'lar - İlker Hepkaner & Sezgin İnceel
Send us Fan MailHello everyone!This week our show is in Turkish so we apologies to our English listeners. This week we speak to İlker Hepkaner & Sezgin İnceel who are the hosts of the podcast Yine Yeni Yeniden 90'lar. We speak about their inspiration for the show, living in New York and Munich and much more. Please check them out on social media and wherever you listen to your podcasts.Yi
Episode 50 - MFÖ Legacy
Send us Fan MailHello everyone!This week we talk about the MFÖ Legacy! We absolutely love MFÖ and want to know what your favourite songs and clips of them are too.Reach out to us and let us know.Stay safe and always keep up to date with pop culture (or don’t, since we will for you anyway).Lots of loveHayriye & Huriye xoxo
Episode 49 - Superstar Ajda
Send us Fan MailHello Everyone!This week we talk about one of our favorite Turkish singers and icons Ajda Pekkan. Ajda has managed to renew herself for every generation and continues to do so. We love her and wish her many long healthy years ahead.What are your favourite Ajda songs? Let us know.Stay safe and always keep up to date with pop culture (or don’t, since we will for you anyway).Lots of l
Episode 48 - Reddit AITA Turkish Edition
Send us Fan MailHello everyone!This week we do a Reddit AITA Turkish edition and read some funny AITA Turkish moments with our famous commentary.Let us know your AITA moments we would love to hear from you!Stay safe and always keep up to date with pop culture (or don’t, since we will for you anyway).Lots of loveHayriye & Huriye xoxo
Episode 47 - Ticktock Cooking with Sinem Incekaya Tulaz
Send us Fan MailHello everyone This week we have a special guest on our show Sinem Incekaya Tulaz who speaks about moving to Australia and her passion for cooking. This episode is in Turkish sorry to our English listeners. We will be back with an English episode next week!You can follow Sinem:Sinem Incekaya (@ticktock_cooking) | TikTokStay safe and always keep up to date with pop culture (or don’t
Episode 46 - Oléin - Turkish & Sierra Leonean pop/afroswing artist from London!
Send us Fan MailThis week we had the absolute please of speaking with Oléin.Born and raised in South London, Oléin breaks boundaries within multiple music genres with her uniquely evolving sound and image. As she finds herself floating between her Turkish and Sierra Leonean roots, Oléin very early in her life started exploring the meaning of identity, aiming to bridge the gap between her cultures
Episode 45 - Who dreams of a banana split? Absurd Turkish Food Names Part 2
Send us Fan MailThis week we follow on to episode number 9 and make a part 2 to our absurd Turkish food names series. If you have not listened to episode 9 go back and take a listen!Let us know what absurd Turkish food names you know about.Stay safe and always keep up to date with pop culture (or don’t, since we will for you anyway).Lots of loveHayriye & Huriye xoxo
Episode 44 - Reddit AITA Turkish Edition
Send us Fan MailHello everyone!This week we do a Reddit AITA Turkish edition and read some funny AITA Turkish moments with our famous commentary.Let us know your AITA moments we would love to hear from you!Stay safe and always keep up to date with pop culture (or don’t, since we will for you anyway).Lots of loveHayriye & Huriye xoxo
Episode 43 - Ahhhhhh Belinda
Send us Fan MailThis week we talk about the movie Ahhhh Belinda both the recent one from 2023 and the classical one from 1986. We would love to hear your thoughts and what you liked or didn't like about these movies.Stay safe and always keep up to date with pop culture (or don’t, since we will for you anyway).Lots of loveHayriye & Huriye xoxo
Episode 42 - Female Villains of Turkish Dizi's
Send us Fan MailHello everyone!This week we are very excited, we are talking about female villains in Turkish dizi's.Let us know your favorites. Stay safe and always keep up to date with pop culture (or don’t, since we will for you anyway).Lots of loveHayriye & Huriye xoxo
Episode 41 - Turkish Bootleg Blockbusters
Send us Fan MailThis week we discuss Turkish Bootleg Blockbusters.We talk about:Batman - Bedmen Yarasa Adam - 1973Superman - Süpermen Dönüyor - 1979Red Kit - Çifte Tabancalı Damat - 1967Star Wars - Dünyayı Kurtaran Adam - 1982Stay safe and always keep up to date with pop culture (or don’t, since we will for you anyway).Lots of loveHayriye & Huriye xoxo
Episode 40 - Grieving for Türkiye
Send us Fan MailWe have all been grieving for the devastating earthquake in Türkiye. We wanted to make an episode dedication to this and explain how we and others deal with grief.If you need help in Australia, you can reach out to Beyond Blue: 1300 224 636 or Lifeline on 13 11 14 or if you are overseas, please contact your general practitioner that can assist you with the appropriate contact detai
Episode 39 - Beray Uzunbay - Art, Law and Improv Comedy
Send us Fan MailThis week we speak with the wonderful Beray Uzunbay on her many talents including the arts, law and improvisation theatre.You can follow Beray on Instagram - Beray Uzunbay (@berays_art) • Instagram photos and videosStay safe and always keep up to date with pop culture (or don’t, since we will for you anyway).Lots of loveHayriye & Huriye xoxo
Episode 38 - Ali Özbatur on Psychology, Filmmaking and the Creative Industry
Send us Fan MailThis week we were lucky enough to speak with Ali Özbatur on Psychology, Filmmaking and the Creative Industry. Ali speaks to us about his own personal journey within this industry and gives some advice to people who want to start their own creative journey.Follow Ali on Instagram: Ali Özbatur (@atozbatur) • Instagram photos and videosStay safe and always keep up to date with pop cul
Episode 37 - Bergen the woman of sorrow
Send us Fan MailThis week we talk about Bergen. Bergen (born Belgin Sarılmışer; 15 July 1958 – 14 August 1989) was a Turkish Singer. She broke the sales record with her album, Acıların Kadını. Bergen has become one of the symbols and faces of violence against women in Türkiye with her life and death.She left behind a legacy that lives on even today. Let us know what you thought of the recent film
Episode 36 - Cursed Album Covers
Send us Fan MailThis week we talk about cursed album covers, those covers that make you laugh and think how the hell was this a cover? We would love to hear which covers make you smile. Reach out to us on Instagram and let us know.Stay safe and always keep up to date with pop culture (or don’t, since we will for you anyway).Lots of loveHayriye & Huriye xoxo
Episode 35 - A Conversation with Cansu Col
Send us Fan MailTrigger warning: In this episode we speak about LGBTQI+ issues if you need assistance or someone to speak to in Australia, please call Lifeline on 13 11 14. Otherwise speak to your general practitioner. In this episode we speak to one of our listeners from Sydney Australia, Cansu Col who talks about her personal issues as well as her experience of living in Australia for the past t
Episode 34 - Selda Bağcan
Send us Fan MailThis week we talk about one of our favorite artists Selda Bağcan. Stay safe and always keep up to date with pop culture (or don’t, since we will for you anyway).Lots of loveHayriye & Huriye xoxo
Episode 33 - H&H Adventures in İstanbul - Part 2
Send us Fan MailWe are back! After taking a short break for life admin and travel we are back with a new episode from Melbourne.H&H were in İstanbul and we are talking about our adventures. Stay safe and always keep up to date with pop culture (or don’t, since we will for you anyway).Lots of loveHayriye & Huriye xoxo
Episode 32 - Altın Gün
Send us Fan MailIn this episode we talk about all things 'Altın Gün' and briefly discuss the history of Anatolian rock AKA Turkish psychedelic rock.We went to their Istanbul concert last night and absolutely had a ball we talk about that and so much more in this episode. Tell us your favorite Anatolian Rock artists. Stay safe and always keep up to date with pop culture (or don’t, since w
Episode 31 - H&H Adventures in İstanbul - Part 1
Send us Fan MailWe are back! After taking a short break for life admin we are back and ready with an episode from İstanbul. H&H are in İstanbul and we are talking about our adventures. We welcome any suggestions for things to do and see in İstanbul.Stay safe and always keep up to date with pop culture (or don’t, since we will for you anyway).Lots of loveHayriye & Huriye xoxo
Episode 30 - Hashem 'Türkiye on Film'
Send us Fan MailHello everyoneToday we have a guest Hashem McAdam. We speak to him about film photography and his recent visit to Türkiye. Where can you find Hashem McAdam?· Website · Instagram· YouTube Stay safe and always keep up to date with pop culture (or don’t, since we will for you anyway).Lots of loveHayriye & Huriye xoxo
Episode 29 - The göçmen story - three listeners share their journey
Send us Fan MailHello everyoneThis week we went out to you and listened to three of our wonderful listener's who were kind enough to share their göçmen story with us.We would love to hear your stories.Reach out to us on Instagram and let us know. Thank you to Al, Iryna and Senem for your contributions to this episode. Stay safe and always keep up to date with pop culture (or don’t, since we w
Episode 28 - Hayriye Anlı and Huriye Sayan - Gündüz Kuşağı Programları
Send us Fan MailHey everyoneThis week we talk about the Turkish morning shows. Which shows are you watching or have watched? Reach out to us to let us know.Stay safe and always keep up to date with pop culture (or don’t, since we will for you anyway).Lots of loveHayriye & Huriye xoxo
Epsiode 27 - İstanbul ve Kedileri
Send us Fan MailThis week we speak about all things to do with cats in İstanbul. We reference a lot from the Documentary - Kedi (2016) - IMDbSend us your Kedi photos on Instagram.Stay safe and always keep up to date with pop culture (or don’t, since we will for you anyway).Lots of loveHayriye & Huriye xoxo
Episode 26 - Reklamlarrrrrrrrrr
Send us Fan MailHello EveryoneToday we speak about Turkish pop culture in TV Commercials.The ads we speak about include:DalinİşbankGaranti BonusBP Ziraat BankasıTrendyol Please reach out and let us know what you think of this episode. Stay safe and always keep up to date with pop culture (or don’t, since we will for you anyway).Lots of loveHayriye & Huriye xoxo
Episode 25 - My dad doesn't have a fabrika
Send us Fan MailHello everyoneIn today’s episode we talk all things Fashion in Turkish Pop culture. Mainly talking in relation to:· Dizi fashion · Turkish Designers with particular attention to one of our favourites Dilara Fındıkoğlu· Fashion in Turkish music in particularly the fashion of Zeki Müren· Fashion in reality TVPlease reach out and let us know what you think of t
Episode 24 - Turkish Literature and Pop Culture
Send us Fan MailToday we talk about a topic close to our hearts, Turkish Literature and its influence on Turkish popular culture. We speak about four wonderful writers:Ahmed ArifNazım Hiket Aziz Nesinİclal AydınWe would love to hear your favorite authors and their work. Please reach out to us and let us know.Stay safe and always keep up to date with pop culture (or don’t, since we will for you any
Episode 23 - Çok az ekmek var
Send us Fan MailIn today’s episode we have a conversation with the lovely Olivia Cummings who is the founder and owner of Cleopatra’s Bling join us for an amazingly insightful conversation with Olivia who has lived and worked in Istanbul and has learnt the art of jewelry making from the Usta’s in Kapalıçarşı.We will add Olivia’s restaurant suggestions on our Instagram keep an eye out for it. Stay
Episode 22 - İncecek Var
Send us Fan MailThis week we talk about the creative writing we see in a dolmuş or minibüs in Turkey. The creative drivers display dolmuş or minibüs yazıları which have always been hilarious to read. What are some of the fun ones you have seen? We would love to hear from you. Reach out to us on Instagram. Stay safe and always keep up to date with pop culture (or don’t, since we will for you anywa
Episode 21 - Türkiye in the Olympics
Send us Fan MailThis week we talk about Türkiye in the Olympics what sports we participate in, how many metals we won, what this means to our identities. We would love to hear your Olympic memories. Please share these with us on Instagram.Stay safe and always keep up to date with pop culture (or don’t, since we will for you anyway).Lots of loveHayriye & Huriye xoxo
Episode 20 - Adile Naşit Annemiz
Send us Fan MailThis week we talk about the wonderful life and the wonderful human Adile Naşit who was a mother to us all.Let us know your favorite Adile character.Stay safe and always keep up to date with pop culture (or don’t, since we will for you anyway).Lots of loveHayriye & Huriye xoxoYouTube links:Adile Naşit Ölüm Haberi 11 Aralık 1987 Adile Naşit'in 31. ölüm yıl dönümü... - Atv Ha
Episode 19 - Lost in Translation - Turkish Lyrics
Send us Fan MailHey guysThis week we talk about the Turkish lyrics that get lost in translation or no longer apply to the current world we live in.We would love to hear your thoughts on this topic and also learn about the songs you would like to include on this list! Stay safe and always keep up to date with pop culture (or don’t, since we will for you anyway).Lots of loveHayriye & Huriye xoxo
Episode 18 - Emily in İstanbul
Send us Fan MailHey guysThis week we talk about the concept of bringing Emily from Paris to İstanbul. What would happen if Emily was in İstanbul? Thanks to our lovely listeners we have lots of ideas of what Emily might experience. Let us know your thoughts we would love to hear from you. Stay safe and always keep up to date with pop culture (or don’t, since we will for you anyway).Lots of loveHayr
Episode 17 - Turkish Episode - İzmir'den Berlin'e uzanan tiyatro hikayesi - Ahmet Özer
Send us Fan MailHey guysThis week our episode is Turkish (apologies to all our English listeners) we have the wonderful Ahmet Özer on the show. Thank you so much Ahmet! We had such a laugh talking all things being Turkish, living in İzmir and Istanbul and his recent move to Berlin to pursue his Theatre dream even further. He was an amazing guest to have. We hope you guys enjoy it as much as we did
Episode 16 - Kebab bahane sohbet şahane - A conversation with Kerime & Cem
Send us Fan MailHey guysThis week we talk to two wonderful guests, Kerime Yıldırım and Cem Bilici who were kind enough to come on our show. They are here to talk about the wonderful web series Kebabs of the Dead. Cem is the Director, Writer and Producer of this show, and Kerime is one of the lead actors. We had such a laugh during this conversation. Thank you Kerime and Cem for coming on our show.
Episode 15 - 'A Gül by any other name would smell as sweet...'
Send us Fan MailHey guysHappy New Year once again. This week we talk about Turkish names and a bit about their origins. Thank you to our listener who suggested this topic and to the countless others who contributed through our social media. Let us know if we have missed a name you wanted us to cover. We love hearing from you all.Stay safe and always keep up to date with pop culture (or don’t, sinc
Episode 14 - Meet Mete
Send us Fan MailHey guysHappy New Year! We are extremely excited to start the new year with our first guest interview. Mete is a Creative Director, Illustrator, Comedian and a Cat Dad. He is a man with many talents that continued to impress us during our conversation. Come join us learn more about Mete and his views on Turkish-Cypriot-Australian pop culture. If you would like to connect with Mete
Episode 13 - The Best Gelin is our Gelin - Part 2
Send us Fan MailHey guysThis week we continue to unpack Turkish weddings. In this episode, we talk about the Kina Gecesi (Henna Night) and the Düğün (Wedding). We would love to hear your wedding stories. Please let us know about your traditions. Note: The sounds we used for this show are from Kibar Feyzo a 1978 film directed by Atıf Yılmaz, Tatlı Dillim a 1972 Turkish directed by Ertem Eğilmez an
Episode 12 - The Best Gelin is our Gelin - Part 1
Send us Fan MailHey guysThis week we have so much fun unpacking Turkish weddings and all the wonderful traditions leading to that big day. In this first part of a two part series, we talk about how the couple meets, the introduction of the families and the 'isteme' or the asking for hand in marriage from the brides family. Let us know if there are traditions you have that we have not spo
Episode 11 - Oha Falan Oldum Yani for Gülse Birsel
Send us Fan MailHey guysThis week we talk about the wonderfully talented Gülse Birsel who continues to amaze us with the wonderful work that she produces. We grew up watching shows like Avrupa Yakası and Yalan Dünya and continue to follow her with her writing as well as her movie projects.Administration: The sound you hear at the start of this show is Gülse Birsel in the 2009 movie directed by Eze
Episode 10 - Güldüren Huysuz
Send us Fan MailHey guysThis week we talk about the wonderful influence of Seyfi Dursunoğlu AKA Huysuz Virjin. We talk about the world of Kanto and what influence this had for Turkish pop culture as well as the massive impact Huysuz Virjin had and continues to have.Administration: the audio at the end of this show is from the documentary 'Tek Başına' by Cengiz Özkarabekir which is on You
Episode 9 - Why did the Imam bayıl? Absurd Turkish Food names
Send us Fan MailHey guysThis week we talk about Huriye's most favorite thing in the world that is food. She actually says how hungry she is throughout the show. We love Turkish food and thanks to one of our listeners who gave us the idea for this show, we went out and researched a little bit about the history and origins of the Turkish foods we love to eat. We refer to this article from Scien
Episode 8 - The Dizi
Send us Fan MailHey guysThis week we write a thesis on 'The Dizi' what is it? How does it impact the Turkish pop culture? Why is it so famous in so many different continents? Let us know what you think. We would love to hear your suggestions please reach out to us via email at huriyehayriyetpc@gmail.com Or DM us on Instagram. Stay safe and always keep up to date with pop culture (or do
Episode 7 - Mançokolik
Send us Fan MailHey guysThis week we talk about one of our favorite artists Barış Manço who will forever live in our hearts with his music and many talents. Barış Manço has defined a very significant part of Turkish Pop Culture he was a pioneer of rock music in Turkey and one of the founders of the Anatolian Rock genre. Barış Manço we love you and always will. May you rest in peace. Let us know
Episode 6 - Let's Translate! Atasözleri/Proverbs
Send us Fan MailHey guys This week we talk about Atasözleri/Turkish Proverbs. We go through some of our favorite ones and translate them for you. Let us know what you think. We would love to hear your suggestions please reach out to us via email at huriyehayriyetpc@gmail.com Or DM us on Instagram. Stay safe and always keep up to date with pop culture (or don’t, since we will for you anyway).Lots
Episode 5 - Turkey in the Eurovision Song Contest
Send us Fan MailHey guysThis week we cover Turkey in the Eurovision Song Contest. Thank you to one of our listeners who mentioned this topic to us. We had so much fun unpacking this topic we hope you do too.Let us know what you think. We would love to hear your suggestions please reach out to us via email at huriyehayriyetpc@gmail.com Or DM us on Instagram. Stay safe and always keep up to date wi
Episode 4 - The Worst Deaths in Yesilçam
Send us Fan MailHey guysThis week we talk about one of the pivotal backbones of Turkish Pop Culture creation that being the world of 'Yesilçam' cinema (the old Turkish cinema also known as Yeşilçam literally means The Green Pine in the Turkish language it is like the Hollywood/Bollywood of Turkey). Yesilçam cinema was most active during the periods of 1950's-1980's. More inform
Episode 3 - What if the Squid Game was played in Turkey?
Send us Fan MailHey guysWelcome to another fun episode where we write the thesis for the Turkish Squid Games. For those who have no idea what the Squid Games are you can read about them here.Please let us know if you think of any games we should have covered or not covered, all feedback welcome. We would love to hear your suggestions please reach out to us via email at huriyehayriyetpc@gmail.com O
Episode 2 - The Tarkan Obsession
Send us Fan MailHey guysWelcome to Episode 2 of our dissertation journey of Turkish Pop Culture where we talk about the megastar Tarkan Tevetoğlu. We quote from the LA Times in this episode. We have linked it here if you would like to read it. We would love to hear your suggestions please reach out to us via email at huriyehayriyetpc@gmail.com Or DM us on Instagram. Stay safe and always keep up
Episode 1 - The Pilot
Send us Fan MailHey guys Welcome to Hayriye & Huriye's Dissertation on Turkish Pop Culture where we discuss all things Turkish pop culture related, as seen through the eyes of two Turkish-Australian girls. Some bio on us: we are two Turkish-Australian girls who have a theatre background and love the cinema and the arts. We both grew up watching old Turkish movies from the wonderful world
