To wrap up the wonderful journey we have had this year, we brought the founder of Meet2Talk, Mustafa Özmen, for a look at how he started in business, the beginnings of Meet2Talk, and the impact Istanbul Sour has had. Let us know what your thoughts were on this podcast by tweeting us @IstanbulSour or emailing us at istanbulsour@gmail.com ! #Season1 #LastEpisode #Business #Entrepreneur #MustafaOzmen #Antalya #Istanbul #BusinessAdvice #Career #Company #Startup #ExpatStories #EnglishLearning #Englis...
Jan 22, 2024•34 min•Season 1Ep. 54
The new year has started and Aylin is back for one last episode to reminisce about the year of Istanbul Sour! David and Aylin started this journey all the way back in December of 2022. They go over their challenges and accomplishments, so join them for a day of remembrance! #Season1 #NewPodcast #IstanbulSour #SocialMedia #NewProject #Podcasts #YearReview #2023 #2024 #Turkiye #Memories #LifestylePodcast #ExpatStories #EnglishLearning #EnglishPodcast #EnglishConversation #Istanbul #Gokturk #Kadiko...
Jan 15, 2024•22 min•Season 1Ep. 53
Welcome to 2024! We have brought back Victor for another episode, focusing on the year we've all had, the rise of algorithms, and anecdotes from his trip to Belfast and Dublin. Join us every week for interesting conversations with interesting people! #YearReview #2023 #2024 #algorithms #SocialMedia #Dublin #Belfast #NewProject #Podcasts #Resolutions #Memories #Istanbul #Kadıköy #IstanbulSour #EnglishConversation #EnglishLearning #Türkiye #Ireland #NorthernIreland #LifestylePodcast #ExpatStories ...
Jan 08, 2024•24 min•Season 1Ep. 52
Happy new year to everyone! We want to thank our listeners for spending this year with us and making it one to remember! David and Mohammad check in further into the happenings of this year and the trends while also discussing the coming year and future plans. Start your year right, start your year with Istanbul Sour! #YearReview #NewYear #Season1 #2024 #BebekSahil #ChatGPT #BaruthanePilavcisi #QueenElizabeth #Earthquake #IstanbulSour #EnglishConversation #EnglishLearningPodcast #Kadıköy #Istanb...
Jan 01, 2024•26 min•Season 1Ep. 51
On this episode, David and Mohammad go over the past year, the many guests that appeared on the show, and make some announcements regarding the future of Istanbul Sour. It has been a wonderful year of ups and downs, and we'd like to thank you for spending it with us. Wishing you a great year ahead! #YearReview #EndOfTheYear #2023 #2024 #Season1 #FirstSeason #IstanbulSour #Guests #PodcastReview #IstanbulSour #EnglishConversation #EnglishLearningPodcast #Kadıköy #Istanbul #Türkiye #LifestylePodcas...
Dec 25, 2023•24 min•Season 1Ep. 50
In a first for Istanbul Sour, we are doing an episode in two languages! David sits down with Işıl to discuss the history of Moda, Kadıköy and how things have changed through the four decades that she has been here. Join us every Monday for captivating conversations with captivating people! #History #Moda #Kadikoy #Istanbul #LocalHistory #Landmarks #Change #Bilingual #LanguageLearning #Turkiye #EnglishLearning #EnglishConversation #TurkishEnglish #Expats #Locals #CityLife #LifestylePodcast #Engli...
Dec 18, 2023•24 min•Season 1Ep. 49
On this episode, we have one of our speakers, Abraham! Come along as we learn about his journey and how he got here all the way from Glasgow, Scotland. We talk about different accents, how your mindset affects your lifestyle and much more! Tune in every week for captivating conversations with captivating people! #EnglishLearning #Scotland #Türkiye #Glasgow #Kadıköy #EnglishConversation #EnglishPodcast #LifestylePodcast #CityLife #PeopleOfIstanbul #ExpatStories #Explore #Nisantasi #Instagram #Ist...
Dec 11, 2023•21 min•Season 1Ep. 48
As promised, David will be recommending some of the biggest events happening in Istanbul over the month of December, and also a few that you should probably get tickets for early. We also go over the types of people one may run into in Istanbl! Be sure to email us at istanbulsour@gmail.com or tweet us @Istanbulsour on X! #Istanbul #Events #JustinTimberlake #TheBlaze #HelloDouglas #Concerts #ZorluPSM #TheAwayDays #FootballHooligans #CatMoms #SlowWalkers #PeopleOfIstanbul #EnglishLearning #Trabzon...
Dec 04, 2023•29 min•Season 1Ep. 47
It's time for a debate between Instagram cooks and Michelin-star chefs! Luckily, Istanbul has both! Mohammad will represent the Instagram celebs, such as CZN Burak and Nusr-et, while David takes the side of Michelin star chefs! Email us at istanbulsour@gmail.com or tweet us @istanbulsour to represent your side! #kadıköy #Istanbul #Chefs #InstagramCelebs #MichelinStar #Gourmet #CZNBurak #Nusret #SirdanciMehmet #EnglishConversation #EnglishPodcast #EnglishLearning #LifestylePodcast #ExpatStories #...
Nov 27, 2023•28 min•Season 1Ep. 46
In this episode, David educates Mohammad and the audience on some of Türkiye's historic statesmen or Paşa's. We also go into detail on a famous mansion that resides near Moda beach in Kadıköy and even a small detour into the first Rakı factory. Tune in every week for captivating stories with captivating people! #Kadıköy #Paşa #SariAhmetPasa #OttomanHistory #Ottomans #AbdulmejidII #History #Rakı #Moda #Mansions #HistoricalMonuments #ArifSarica #Aysegulsarica #Kosk #EnglishConversation #EnglishPod...
Nov 20, 2023•28 min•Season 1Ep. 45
There are some controversial music opinions on this episode, as Mohammad and David discuss the art form. Tune in every week for captivating conversations with captivating people! And be sure to write us at our new email address, istanbulsour@gmail.com! #Kadıköy #SedaSayan #AjdaPekkan #LinPesto #ElectronicMusic #TaylorSwift #LeonardCohen #LiveMusic #LifestylePodcast #EnglishSpeaking #EnglishConversation #ExpatStories #Music #BlackMetal #EnglishLearning #Türkiye #EnglishPodcast #Clubbing...
Nov 13, 2023•13 min•Season 1Ep. 44
For this week's episode, Mohammad is back and it's time to dive deeper into Kadıköy! David shares his insight about the various neighborhoods of Kadıköy and shares a wide range of estaurants, bars, and cafés for those thinking of exploring this wonderfully vibrant district of Istanbul. Tune in every week for captivating conversations with captivating people! #Kadıköy #Scorpions #Beatles #RollingStones #Yaldeğirmeni #Moda #CaddeBostan #Fikirtepe #Acibadem #Compton #Brooklyn #Manhattan #Chia #Meyh...
Nov 06, 2023•30 min•Season 1Ep. 43
Now for part 2 of our episode with Raha, the surf instructor from Iran! On this episode, she and David discuss what makes this city special and what captures the minds of those that visit for the first time. Also, the rapid fire questions are on deck with some interesting responses! Join us every week for captivating conversations with captivating people! #IstanbulSour #RahaInBloom #Iran #Shiraz #SistanAndBaluchistan #Surfing #Skateboarding #Kadıköy #Türkiye #SurfingWorkshop #ExpatStories #RakiT...
Oct 30, 2023•23 min•Season 1Ep. 42
On this episode of Istanbul Sour, we have Raha from Iran! She has been hosting surfing workshops in the south of Iran for a while now and we discuss her journey from hitchhiking to surf for the first time to hosting workshops herself. Join us every week for captivating stories with captivating people! #IstanbulSour #RahaInBloom #Iran #Shiraz #SistanAndBaluchistan #Surfing #Skateboarding #Kadıköy #Türkiye #SurfingWorkshop #ExpatStories #SurfsUp PointBreak #Skating #TimeTravel #Telepathy #Teleport...
Oct 23, 2023•24 min•Season 1Ep. 41
This week's episode follows David and Mohammad's journey living in many neighborhoods around Istanbul. We also discuss Mohammad's move and try to keep the episode from being chaotic. Tune in every week for captivating stories with captivating people. #IstanbulSour #Producer #IstanbulNeighborhoods #Kadikoy #Kucukcekmece #Osmanbey #AnatolianSide #EuropeanSide #AnadoluYakasi #AvrupaYakasi #Meyhane #ChillingOut #EnglishConversation #EnglishLearning #ExpatsInIstanbul #BogaHeykeli #Tehran #CaddeBostan...
Oct 16, 2023•24 min•Season 1Ep. 40
On this episode, we finally get the answer to our burning question! What would be the ingredients of the titular Istanbul Sour cocktail? David interviews Skander, a mixologist and former bartender on his journey and the rapid fire questions are back with a focus on alcohol and the ways they're prepared! Tune in every week for captivating stories with captivating people! #IstanbulSour #Mixology #Mixologist #Bars #Bartender #RapidFireQuestions #Cocktails #Liquor #TravelStories #Mispronounciation #...
Oct 09, 2023•25 min•Season 1Ep. 39
Aylin is back in this episode, and David asks her about life updates and we're introduced to Vishenka, Aylin's new car! Also, the rapid fire questions segment is back with some new spicy questions about Istanbul and the dream cast for an Istanbul Sour movie adaptation. Tune in every week for captivating stories with captivating people! #IstanbulSour #TravelStories #DrivingInTurkey #DrivingInIstanbul #NewCar #VolkswagenBeetle #DrivingExam #PublicTransportation #Roads #Izmir #EskiFoca #YeniFoca #O...
Oct 02, 2023•25 min•Season 1Ep. 38
Berk and David discuss art and the philosophy behind the Baroque style in this episode. They then dive into the beauties of Topkapı Palace and its history. Tune in for an informative and at times challenging episode! #Art #Baroque #NeoBaroque #AcademicArt #Fatalism #Russia #Türkiye #Artists #Painters #LifestylePodcast #EnglishConversation #EnglishLearning #Kadıköy #Topkapi #Museums #ExpatsInIstanbul #LocalStories #PeopleOfIstanbul #IstanbulSour...
Sep 25, 2023•26 min•Season 1Ep. 37
This may be our wildest episode yet. Mohammad, our producer, gets in front of the camera and what ensues needs to be seen to be believed. We discuss the economy, why life sucks, and other things in the most chaotic episode in Istanbul Sour episode! #Absurd #Comedy #Dragonfruit #Cihangir #Balat #Kadıköy #Acarkent #Kayseri #Tehran #Isfahan #Economy #EconomicalCrisis #Marmaray #Kimyon #InternetCompanies #PodcastProduction #LifestylePodcast #EnglishConversation #EnglishLearning #EnglishComedy #Taylo...
Sep 18, 2023•31 min•Season 1Ep. 36
Here we have another episode of Istanbul Sour, and this time our guest is Saman, a comedian who has been here for 10 years. Follow along as we discuss the changes of the city, his career, and, food. We also have the rapid fire questions back. Who should have a cage match like Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg? Join us every week for captivating conversations with captivating people. #Comedy #IstanbulComedy #IslakHamburger #PCCulture #Jokes #MarkZuckerbeg #ElonMusk #EnglishConversation #BombaciFatih ...
Sep 12, 2023•17 min•Season 1Ep. 35
On this episode, we sat down with Spanish teacher Maria, and discussed her upbringing in Columbia, outside perceptions of Latin America, coming to Istanbul and being faced with culture shocks, and much more! Join us every week for captivating stories with captivating people! #WorldTravel #LatinAmerica #Chile #Columbia #TeachingSpanish #PabloEscobar #Teaching #LatinCulture #LatinCuisine #Dizi #TurkishDrama #TurkishCuisine #Survivor #OnurTuna #EnglishLearning #Kadikoy #Istanbul #EnglishConversatio...
Sep 04, 2023•20 min•Season 1Ep. 34
This week, we sat with one of our speakers, John, and discussed his wild journey of studying Egyptology in England, moving to Japan, learning the language and culture, interpreting for Greenpeace on their anti-whaling campaigns, traveling the world, and finally ending up in Istanbul, Türkiye! Join us every week for captivating stories with captivating people! #WorldTravel #Egyptology #GreenPeace #Yakuza #Turkiye #Linguistics #Japan #JapaneseCulture #China #Taiwan #Tanzania #Antiwhaling #Istanbul...
Aug 28, 2023•38 min•Season 1Ep. 33
We're back this week with the second portion of our interview with Ece from Müsaade. Our host David delves into deeper questions about the Meyhane customs, and there's talks about historical figures. And of course, we have a second round of rapid-fire questions at the ready! Tune in every week for captivating stories with captivating people! #Meyhane #Raki #Mezze #Musaade #RakiTable #RakiMasasi #LifeStylePodcast #EnglishConversation #WhatIsAMeyhane #EnglishLearning #TurkishCulture #LivingInIstan...
Aug 21, 2023•19 min•Season 1Ep. 32
This week, we sit down with Ece from Müsaade to discuss the concept of a Meyhane, the history of Rakı, and how they started one of the best Meyhanes in Istanbul. David and Ece go over the cultural aspects of this magical place that has a stronghold within Turkish culture. Look out for part 2, coming out next week! #Meyhane #Raki #Mezze #Musaade #RakiTable #RakiMasasi #LifeStylePodcast #EnglishConversation #WhatIsAMeyhane #EnglishLearning #TurkishCulture #LivingInIstanbul #IstanbulSour #ExpatsInI...
Aug 14, 2023•19 min•Season 1Ep. 31
On this episode, shot earlier this year, David and Aylin discuss dating in Istanbul, different strategies, personal anecdotes, and much more. Join them on this episode and let us know if you have any advice for us! #EnglishPodcast #ExpatLife #LifeStylePodcast #DatingAdvice #EnglishLanguageLearning #Dating #EnglishConversation
Aug 07, 2023•18 min•Season 1Ep. 30
Aylin's back and we're going to discuss her journey across the world! We have also introduced a new rapid fire question segment, so tune in for the spicy questions! Catch Istanbul Sour every Monday for captivating stories with captivating people. #ExpatsInIstanbul #LifestylePodcast #ExpatStories #LivingInIstanbul #EnglishLearningPodcast #EnglishLearning #EnglishConversation #Yabanci #Traveling #Hot Seat #mugeanli
Jul 31, 2023•23 min
On this episode, we have Sarah from Istanbul&I. She was born in Tunisia, and grew up in Saudi Arabia. Throughout the episode, we discuss living in Saudi Arabia, the misconceptions about living there, and the benefits and challenges of studying in Istanbul and Türkiye in general. Watch along for great recommendations on where to visit if you ever head to the MENA region and many other topics. Join us every Monday for more captivating stories with captivating people! #LivingInSaudiArabia #Tuni...
Jul 24, 2023•44 min•Season 1Ep. 28
Sarah Babar is a hip hop dancer that has had quite the trip becoming who she is today. From sneaking out for competitions, to coming to Istanbul to study film in a completely new environment, her story has it all! In this episode we discuss her path, the state of Pakistan, and so much more! Tune in every Monday for more episodes of interesting people with interesting stories! #StudyingInTurkey #HipHopDance #DanceCompetition #Dancer #FilmInTurkey #FilmSchool #Istanbul #ExpatsInIstanbul #Lifestyle...
Jul 17, 2023•26 min•Season 1Ep. 27
Nilüfer Yüce is our guest on Istanbul Sour this week. Her eclectic brand of comedy has taken her for a journey around the world and finally back to Türkiye. Watch David and her discuss the comedy scene here, people's tolerance for jokes these days, and much more regarding studying in America. in the comedy scene here. This episode is packed with interesting stories, experiences, and of course, many jokes. Follow @niluferfrfr on Instagram for more of her comedy! #StudyingInAmerica #EnglishComedy ...
Jul 10, 2023•33 min•Season 1Ep. 26
British-French comedian, Tom Davidson is with us on this episode of Istanbul Sour to discuss his journey of going through China, culture shocks he had there, coming to Istanbul, and also starting out in the comedy scene here. This episode is packed with interesting stories, experiences, and of course, many jokes. Follow @tomdavidsoncomedy on Instagram for more of his great jokes! #LivingInChina #TeachingEnglishInChina #Comedian #ComedyInTurkey #ChineseFood #Nanjing #CultureShocks #LifeStylePodca...
Jul 03, 2023•28 min•Season 1Ep. 25
