Send us Fan Mail This 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...
May 12, 2023•32 min•Season 5Ep. 46
Send us Fan Mail This 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 love Hayriye & Huriye xoxo
May 05, 2023•28 min•Season 5Ep. 45
Send us Fan Mail Hello 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 love Hayriye & Huriye xoxo
Apr 28, 2023•31 min•Season 4Ep. 44
Send us Fan Mail This 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 love Hayriye & Huriye xoxo
Apr 21, 2023•27 min•Season 4Ep. 43
Send us Fan Mail Hello 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 love Hayriye & Huriye xoxo
Apr 10, 2023•34 min•Season 4Ep. 42
Send us Fan Mail This week we discuss Turkish Bootleg Blockbusters. We talk about: Batman - Bedmen Yarasa Adam - 1973 Superman - Süpermen Dönüyor - 1979 Red Kit - Çifte Tabancalı Damat - 1967 Star Wars - Dünyayı Kurtaran Adam - 1982 Stay safe and always keep up to date with pop culture (or don’t, since we will for you anyway). Lots of love Hayriye & Huriye xoxo...
Mar 04, 2023•40 min•Season 4Ep. 41
Send us Fan Mail We 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 Platfo...
Feb 23, 2023•17 min•Season 4Ep. 40
Send us Fan Mail This 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 videos Stay safe and always keep up to date with pop culture (or don’t, since we will for you anyway). Lots of love Hayriye & Huriye xoxo...
Jan 31, 2023•30 min•Season 4Ep. 39
Send us Fan Mail This 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 videos Stay safe and always keep up to date with pop culture (or don’t, since we will for you anyway). Lots of love Hayriye & Huriye xoxo...
Jan 24, 2023•26 min•Season 4Ep. 38
Send us Fan Mail This 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...
Jan 18, 2023•27 min•Season 4Ep. 37
Send us Fan Mail This 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 love Hayriye & Huriye xoxo
Jan 06, 2023•26 min•Season 4Ep. 36
Send us Fan Mail Trigger 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 Turkis...
Dec 24, 2022•30 min•Season 3Ep. 35
Send us Fan Mail This 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 love Hayriye & Huriye xoxo
Dec 10, 2022•30 min•Season 3Ep. 34
Send us Fan Mail We 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 love Hayriye & Huriye xoxo
Nov 22, 2022•27 min•Season 3Ep. 33
Send us Fan Mail In 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 love Hayriye & Huriye xoxo References: New York Times article: One of Tu...
Sep 10, 2022•30 min•Season 3Ep. 32
Send us Fan Mail We 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 love Hayriye & Huriye xoxo
Sep 08, 2022•25 min•Season 3Ep. 31
Send us Fan Mail Hello everyone Today 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 love Hayriye & Huriye xoxo...
Jul 21, 2022•32 min•Season 3Ep. 30
Send us Fan Mail Hello everyone This 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 love Hayriye & Huriye xoxo...
Jul 08, 2022•35 min•Season 3Ep. 29
Send us Fan Mail Hey everyone This 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 love Hayriye & Huriye xoxo
Jun 23, 2022•48 min•Season 3Ep. 28
Send us Fan Mail This week we speak about all things to do with cats in İstanbul. We reference a lot from the Documentary - Kedi (2016) - IMDb Send 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 love Hayriye & Huriye xoxo
Jun 06, 2022•30 min•Season 3Ep. 27
Send us Fan Mail Hello Everyone Today we speak about Turkish pop culture in TV Commercials. The ads we speak about include: Dalin İşbank Garanti Bonus BP Ziraat Bankası Trendyol 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 love Hayriye & Huriye xoxo...
May 16, 2022•32 min•Season 3Ep. 26
Send us Fan Mail Hello everyone In 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 TV 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 l...
May 01, 2022•45 min•Season 2Ep. 25
Send us Fan Mail Today 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 Arif Nazım Hiket Aziz Nesin İclal Aydın We 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 love Hayriye & Huriye xoxo...
Apr 21, 2022•52 min•Season 2Ep. 24
Send us Fan Mail In 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). Lots of...
Apr 14, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Season 2Ep. 23
Send us Fan Mail This 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 love Hayriye & Huriye xoxo...
Apr 06, 2022•27 min•Season 2Ep. 22
Send us Fan Mail This 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 love Hayriye & Huriye xoxo...
Mar 16, 2022•40 min•Season 2Ep. 21
Send us Fan Mail This 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 love Hayriye & Huriye xoxo YouTube links: Adile Naşit Ölüm Haberi 11 Aralık 1987 Adile Naşit'in 31. ölüm yıl dönümü... - Atv Haber 11 Aralık 2018...
Mar 09, 2022•42 min•Season 2Ep. 20
Send us Fan Mail Hey guys This 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 love Hayriye & Huriye xoxo...
Feb 09, 2022•46 min•Season 1Ep. 19
Send us Fan Mail Hey guys This 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 love Hayriye & Huriye xoxo...
Feb 02, 2022•33 min•Season 1Ep. 18
Send us Fan Mail Hey guys This 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 will for you anyway). ...
Jan 22, 2022•45 min•Season 1Ep. 17
