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Hayriye & Huriye's Dissertation on Turkish Pop CultureEpisode 62 - Miss TürkiyeSend us a textHello 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 xox2024-10-0237 minHayriye & Huriye's Dissertation on Turkish Pop CultureEpisode 61 - Zeytin Ağacı - Another SelfSend us a textHello 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 & Huriye xox2024-09-1840 minHayriye & Huriye's Dissertation on Turkish Pop CultureEpisode 60 - Tell me you're Turkish without telling me you're TurkishSend us a textHello 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 xox2024-04-0537 minHayriye & Huriye's Dissertation on Turkish Pop CultureEpisode 59 - The Downfall of Turkish InfluencersSend us a textHi 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 xox2024-03-2236 minHayriye & Huriye's Dissertation on Turkish Pop CultureEpisode 58 - Emrah Soğukpınar ile Ayla Algan SohbetiSend us a textHey 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 pop culture (or don’t, since we will for you anyway...2024-01-1937 minHayriye & Huriye's Dissertation on Turkish Pop CultureEpisode 57 - Hayriye's Kızılcık Şerbeti (Cranberry Sorbet) ObsessionSend us a textHi 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 xox2024-01-1237 minHayriye & Huriye's Dissertation on Turkish Pop CultureEpisode 56 - The mysterious disappearance of Agatha ChristieSend us a textHello 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 you were introduced to Agatha Christie. Contact us via email at: huriyehayriyetpc@gmail.c...2024-01-0336 minHayriye & Huriye's Dissertation on Turkish Pop CultureEpisode 55 - The life and death of Vatan SasmazSend us a textHi 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 hospital. Thank you! Lots of loveHayriye & Huriye xoxo2023-12-2637 minHayriye & Huriye's Dissertation on Turkish Pop CultureEpisode 54 - Aşk-ı MemnuSend us a textHello 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 Kıvanç are acting together after the famous Forbidden Love. Tell us about...2023-11-1036 minHayriye & Huriye's Dissertation on Turkish Pop CultureEpisode 53 - Migration from TürkiyeSend us a textHello 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 photos with us. Stay safe and always keep up to date...2023-11-0228 minHayriye & Huriye's Dissertation on Turkish Pop CultureEpisode 52 - Male Villains of Turkish Dizi'sSend us a textHello 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 xoxo2023-08-1228 minHayriye & Huriye's Dissertation on Turkish Pop CultureEpisode 51 - Yine Yeni Yeniden 90'lar - İlker Hepkaner & Sezgin İnceelSend us a textHello 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.Yine Yeni Yeniden 90'lar | Podcast on SpotifyYine Yeni Yeniden 90’lar (@yineyeniyeniden90lar) • Instagram photos and videosStay safe an...2023-08-0530 minHayriye & Huriye's Dissertation on Turkish Pop CultureEpisode 50 - MFÖ LegacySend us a textHello 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 xoxo2023-07-2430 minHayriye & Huriye's Dissertation on Turkish Pop CultureEpisode 49 - Superstar AjdaSend us a textHello 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 loveHayriye & Huriye xoxo2023-07-0735 minHayriye & Huriye's Dissertation on Turkish Pop CultureEpisode 48 - Reddit AITA Turkish EditionSend us a textHello 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 xoxo2023-06-2637 minHayriye & Huriye's Dissertation on Turkish Pop CultureEpisode 47 - Ticktock Cooking with Sinem Incekaya TulazSend us a textHello 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, since we will for you anyway).Lots of loveHayriye & Huriye xoxo2023-05-2232 minHayriye & Huriye's Dissertation on Turkish Pop CultureEpisode 46 - Oléin - Turkish & Sierra Leonean pop/afroswing artist from London!Send us a textThis 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 and Western upbringing through music. After winning a music scholarship with her piano, violin and vocal performance, Oléin continued exploring her passions for the arts...2023-05-1231 minHayriye & Huriye's Dissertation on Turkish Pop CultureEpisode 45 - Who dreams of a banana split? Absurd Turkish Food Names Part 2Send us a textThis 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 xoxo2023-05-0528 minHayriye & Huriye's Dissertation on Turkish Pop CultureEpisode 44 - Reddit AITA Turkish EditionSend us a textHello 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 xoxo2023-04-2831 minHayriye & Huriye's Dissertation on Turkish Pop CultureEpisode 43 - Ahhhhhh BelindaSend us a textThis 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 xoxo2023-04-2127 minHayriye & Huriye's Dissertation on Turkish Pop CultureEpisode 42 - Female Villains of Turkish Dizi'sSend us a textHello 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 xoxo2023-04-1034 minHayriye & Huriye's Dissertation on Turkish Pop CultureEpisode 41 - Turkish Bootleg BlockbustersSend us a textThis 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 xoxo2023-03-0440 minHayriye & Huriye's Dissertation on Turkish Pop CultureEpisode 40 - Grieving for TürkiyeSend us a textWe 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 details for your country.If you would like to donate to the Türkiye earthquake you can at Ahbap Platform Official Site. Otherwise, any other or...2023-02-2317 minHayriye & Huriye's Dissertation on Turkish Pop CultureEpisode 39 - Beray Uzunbay - Art, Law and Improv ComedySend us a textThis 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 xoxo2023-01-3130 minHayriye & Huriye's Dissertation on Turkish Pop CultureEpisode 38 - Ali Özbatur on Psychology, Filmmaking and the Creative IndustrySend us a textThis 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 culture (or don’t, since we will for you anyway).Lots of loveHayriye & Huriye xoxo2023-01-2426 minHayriye & Huriye's Dissertation on Turkish Pop CultureEpisode 37 - Bergen the woman of sorrowSend us a textThis 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 Bergen released in 2022 directed by Mehmet Binay and M. Caner Alper. Stay safe and always keep up to date wit...2023-01-1826 minHayriye & Huriye's Dissertation on Turkish Pop CultureEpisode 36 - Cursed Album CoversSend us a textThis 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 xoxo2023-01-0625 minHayriye & Huriye's Dissertation on Turkish Pop CultureEpisode 35 - A Conversation with Cansu ColSend us a textTrigger 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 ten years. Some of the restaurants we speak about in this episode are: Anason Sydney - Anason Turkish Restaurant & Bar | Barangaroo, SydneyLezzet Mel...2022-12-2430 minHayriye & Huriye's Dissertation on Turkish Pop CultureEpisode 34 - Selda BağcanSend us a textThis 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 xoxo2022-12-1029 minHayriye & Huriye's Dissertation on Turkish Pop CultureEpisode 33 - H&H Adventures in İstanbul - Part 2Send us a textWe 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 xoxo2022-11-2227 minHayriye & Huriye's Dissertation on Turkish Pop CultureEpisode 32 - Altın GünSend us a textIn 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 we will for you anyway).Lots of loveHayriye & Huriye xoxoRefere...2022-09-1030 minHayriye & Huriye's Dissertation on Turkish Pop CultureEpisode 31 - H&H Adventures in İstanbul - Part 1Send us a textWe 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 xoxo2022-09-0825 min
The Turkish Breakfast Club22. Bölüm: Hayriye and Huriye's Dissertation on Turkish Pop CultureThis week we have our very first cross-pod collaboration as we got the chance to talk with the wonderful women behind Hayriye and Huriye's Dissertation on Turkish Pop Culture. On their show, they offer up hilarious and knowledgeable breakdowns of Turkish pop culture, past and present, through the eyes of two Turkish-Australian fans. In our conversation, we found out how they've managed to stay so in tune with their cultural roots from so far away. It involves a possibly dodgy Turkish bootleg VHS business, some very hot takes from Hayriye and lots of laughs in between.
Be...2022-07-2429 minHayriye & Huriye's Dissertation on Turkish Pop CultureEpisode 30 - Hashem 'Türkiye on Film'Send us a textHello 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 xoxo2022-07-2132 minHayriye & Huriye's Dissertation on Turkish Pop CultureEpisode 29 - The göçmen story - three listeners share their journeySend us a textHello 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 will for you anyway).Lots of love2022-07-0834 minHayriye & Huriye's Dissertation on Turkish Pop CultureEpisode 28 - Hayriye Anlı and Huriye Sayan - Gündüz Kuşağı ProgramlarıSend us a textHey 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 xoxo2022-06-2347 minHayriye & Huriye's Dissertation on Turkish Pop CultureEpsiode 27 - İstanbul ve KedileriSend us a textThis 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 xoxo2022-06-0629 minHayriye & Huriye's Dissertation on Turkish Pop CultureEpisode 26 - ReklamlarrrrrrrrrrSend us a textHello 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 xoxo2022-05-1632 minHayriye & Huriye's Dissertation on Turkish Pop CultureEpisode 25 - My dad doesn't have a fabrikaSend us a textHello 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 this episode. Stay safe and always keep up to date with pop culture (or don’t, since we will for y...2022-05-0144 minHayriye & Huriye's Dissertation on Turkish Pop CultureEpisode 24 - Turkish Literature and Pop CultureSend us a textToday 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 anyway).Lots of loveHayriye & Huriye xoxo2022-04-2152 minHayriye & Huriye's Dissertation on Turkish Pop CultureEpisode 23 - Çok az ekmek varSend us a textIn 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 safe and always keep up to date with pop culture (or don’t, since we will for you anyway)....2022-04-141h 02Hayriye & Huriye's Dissertation on Turkish Pop CultureEpisode 22 - İncecek VarSend us a textThis 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 anyway).Lots of loveHayriye & Huriye xoxo2022-04-0627 minHayriye & Huriye's Dissertation on Turkish Pop CultureEpisode 21 - Türkiye in the OlympicsSend us a textThis 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 xoxo2022-03-1639 minHayriye & Huriye's Dissertation on Turkish Pop CultureEpisode 20 - Adile Naşit AnnemizSend us a textThis 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 Haber 11 Aralık 20182022-03-0942 minHayriye & Huriye's Dissertation on Turkish Pop CultureEpisode 19 - Lost in Translation - Turkish LyricsSend us a textHey 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 xoxo2022-02-0945 minHayriye & Huriye's Dissertation on Turkish Pop CultureEpisode 18 - Emily in İstanbulSend us a textHey 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 loveHayriye & Huriye xoxo2022-02-0233 minHayriye & Huriye's Dissertation on Turkish Pop CultureEpisode 17 - Turkish Episode - İzmir'den Berlin'e uzanan tiyatro hikayesi - Ahmet ÖzerSend us a textHey 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. Stay safe and always keep up to date with pop culture (or don’t, since we wi...2022-01-2244 minHayriye & Huriye's Dissertation on Turkish Pop CultureEpisode 16 - Kebab bahane sohbet şahane - A conversation with Kerime & CemSend us a textHey 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.The tune we used for this episode is fro...2022-01-1535 minHayriye & Huriye's Dissertation on Turkish Pop CultureEpisode 15 - 'A Gül by any other name would smell as sweet...'Send us a textHey 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, since we will for you anyway).Lots of loveHay...2022-01-0832 minHayriye & Huriye's Dissertation on Turkish Pop CultureEpisode 14 - Meet MeteSend us a textHey 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 you can find him on:InstagramTikTokYouTubeHis Website. Stay safe and always keep up to date with pop culture (or...2022-01-0133 minHayriye & Huriye's Dissertation on Turkish Pop CultureEpisode 13 - The Best Gelin is our Gelin - Part 2Send us a textHey 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 and Final Düğün Hepsi End by Hurşid Yenigün Ve Grubu. Stay safe and...2021-12-2542 minHayriye & Huriye's Dissertation on Turkish Pop CultureEpisode 12 - The Best Gelin is our Gelin - Part 1Send us a textHey 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 spoken about, or things you have seen in other weddings, or perhaps your own wedding! ...2021-12-1838 minHayriye & Huriye's Dissertation on Turkish Pop CultureEpisode 11 - Oha Falan Oldum Yani for Gülse BirselSend us a textHey 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 Ezel Akay called 7 Kocalı Hürmüz. The sound at the end is from the 2018 sitcom Jet Sos...2021-12-1132 minHayriye & Huriye's Dissertation on Turkish Pop CultureEpisode 10 - Güldüren HuysuzSend us a textHey 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 YouTube. Thank you Seyfi Dursunoğlu and Huysuz Virjin for having such an important impact on the Turkis...2021-12-0431 minHayriye & Huriye's Dissertation on Turkish Pop CultureEpisode 9 - Why did the Imam bayıl? Absurd Turkish Food namesSend us a textHey 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 Science Direct if you would like to read it you can find it here. 2021-11-2740 minHayriye & Huriye's Dissertation on Turkish Pop CultureEpisode 8 - The DiziSend us a textHey 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 don’t, since we will for you anyway).Lots of loveHay...2021-11-2035 minHayriye & Huriye's Dissertation on Turkish Pop CultureEpisode 7 - MançokolikSend us a textHey 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 what you think. We w...2021-11-1334 minHayriye & Huriye's Dissertation on Turkish Pop CultureEpisode 6 - Let's Translate! Atasözleri/ProverbsSend us a textHey 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 of loveHayriye & Huriye xoxo2021-11-0628 minHayriye & Huriye's Dissertation on Turkish Pop CultureEpisode 5 - Turkey in the Eurovision Song ContestSend us a textHey 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 with pop culture (or don’t, since we will for you anyway).2021-10-3042 minHayriye & Huriye's Dissertation on Turkish Pop CultureEpisode 4 - The Worst Deaths in YesilçamSend us a textHey 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 information can be found here. In this episode, we analyze six of the worst death scenes in Yesilçam cinema. This is not an...2021-10-2336 minHayriye & Huriye's Dissertation on Turkish Pop CultureEpisode 3 - What if the Squid Game was played in Turkey?Send us a textHey 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 Or DM us on Instagram. Stay safe and always keep up to date wi...2021-10-1630 minHayriye & Huriye's Dissertation on Turkish Pop CultureEpisode 2 - The Tarkan ObsessionSend us a textHey 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 to date with pop culture (or don’t, since we will...2021-10-0940 min
Hayriye & Huriye's Dissertation on Turkish Pop CultureEpisode 1 - The PilotSend us a textHey 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 of 'Yesilçam’ cinema. We are passionate about comedy, movies, theatre, music, and everything arty-farty. Turkish pop culture has had such an impac...2021-10-0308 min