Growing up as a Palestinian immigrant in the United States, this week's guest, Fawzy, has had a wild journey of discovery and adventure up to this point. He served in the National Guard, getting extensive and exciting training while bettering himself. Once he was done with that, he decided to take a daring step and come to Turkey! Hear his brilliant story in this week's episode of Istanbul Sours. Grenades included. #ComingToTurkiye #Palestine #USA #Orlando #NationalGuard #NuclearWar #MovingToEur...
Jun 26, 2023•51 min•Season 1Ep. 24
For 15 years, our guest Aliyu has been living in various cities of Türkiye. Here he has pursued higher education, identity, culture, and most important of all, food. Join us as we go through his journey from Nigeria to Gaziantep, Ankara, Antalya, and the many cities in between. He can even give you a great starter pack on the right path to experience Turkish food in one trip! #ComingToTurkiye #Nigeria #ExpatLife #Gaziantep #StudyingInAnkara #TurkishFood #Yabanci #EnglishConversation #EnglishLear...
Jun 19, 2023•43 min•Season 1Ep. 23
From California, to Mexico, and finally to Istanbul. Join us on this week's episode of Istanbul Sour as we talk with Ken and go over his crazy journey of finally finding his way to Istanbul. From working in the US military, living in a border town, crashing into a church at 3 am, getting shot at in Florida, all the way to finally coming to Istanbul and dealing with medical tourism. This episode has it all! #LivingInAmerica #BorderTown #Brolly #CarCrash #Shooting #FloridaMan #MedicalTourism #Ista...
Jun 12, 2023•39 min•Season 1Ep. 22
Istanbul Sour is back with a packed episode on crime in America, guns, and the second amendment, and how Ava, our guest from California, got to know Türkiye through Turkish TV shows!? Join us for this in-depth conversation, learn something and have some laughs along the way! #2ndAmendment #CrimeInAmerica #Crime #Criminology #TurkishTVShows #Dizi #Turkey #EnglishConversation #EnglishLearningPodcast #LifestylePodcast #GunsInAmerica #EnglishPodcast #EnglishPodcast #ComingToIstanbul...
Jun 05, 2023•45 min•Season 1Ep. 21
On this week, we decided to go with a different perspective, and have our good friend, Scott Gary on! Instead of focusing on Scott's stories, David asks about different concepts and has a go at discussing various concepts like fear, freedom, and other things. #TravelPodcast #TravelingTurkey #PhilosophyDiscussion #EnglishConversation #LearningEnglish #EnglishSpeakingPodcast #NewYork #California #EnglishLanguageLearning
May 29, 2023•34 min•Season 1Ep. 20
Following the naming of the podcast, it is an honor to have on Aslı Garagon. She has studied, researched, and taught on the subject of earth science for many years. In this episode David asks her some interesting but also pressing questions. Ones about the nature of earthquakes, what the world might look like without them, her personal memories with Istanbul and so much more! #IstanbulEarthquake #EnglishConversation #EarthScience #LifestylePodcast #Science #EarthquakePreparedness #LearningEnglis...
May 22, 2023•50 min•Season 1Ep. 19
On this week's episode, Aylin returns for a big announcement. Istanbul Sour is our new name and we'll be posting episodes at the same time every week on Mondays! Aylin and David also discuss their past experiences with music festivals, meyhane culture, and Turkish/Russian music! #Coachella #EnglishSpeaking #EnglishPodcast #CrazyStories #LifeStylePodcast #Music #MusicDiscussion #Tarkan #MuslumGurses #Raki #Meyhane #LearningEnglish...
May 15, 2023•30 min•Season 1Ep. 18
Patricia is an English teacher that has been in Turkey for over 25 years! Follow David as he interviews her about her experience learning the language, adapting to the new culture, and so much more! #EnglishSpeakingPodcast #EnglishPodcast #ComedyPodcast #EnglishConversation #Adana #Izmir #Istanbul #LearningEnglish
May 08, 2023•41 min•Season 1Ep. 17
Eren, also known as Nero the Sky on YouTube, has had a wild journey growing up in and out of Istanbul! Join David as he interviews Eren about the crazy parties he threw, the wild stories he's witnessed, his experiences studying in America when Trump got elected, and so much more! Check out Eren's YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@nerothesky #EnglishSpeakingPodcast #EnglishPodcast #CrazyStories #LifeStylePodcast #InterviewPodcast #NeroTheSky #Trump #Istanbul #IstanbulParty...
May 01, 2023•34 min•Season 1Ep. 16
What is freedom? David and Aylin dive into the topic in this episode through their perspective and memories of Istanbul and other cities. What do you think freedom is? #EnglishSpeakingPodcast #EnglishPodcast #DebatePodcast #Collectivism #Individualism #EnglishConversation #LearningEnglish #EnglishConversation #Freedom
Apr 24, 2023•37 min•Season 1Ep. 15
In this episode, we had the chance to sit down with former SOAS professor, researcher, linguist, and THKD volunteer, Bengisu Rona. David and Bengi discuss old Istanbul, the treatment of stray animals in Turkey, practical advise for caring for them, and much more. #EnglishSpeakingPodcast #EnglishPodcast #MotivationalPodcast #THKD #BengisuRona #EnglishConversation #LearningEnglish #EnglishConversation
Apr 17, 2023•43 min•Season 1Ep. 14
This week's episode dives into the wonderful world of culture shocks David & Aylin have seen during their time here and also how much the city of Istanbul has changed. It's an episode full of twists and turns, so be sure to tune in! If you have any questions or feedback, leave them in the comments! #EnglishPodcast #CultureShocksinIstanbul #Istanbul #EnglishConversation #LearningEnglish #EnglishLanguageLearning #ChangesofTheCity
Apr 10, 2023•26 min•Season 1Ep. 13
This week on the podcast, we have Victor and his awesome journey from Ireland to many other countries, and then eventually to Turkey where he met his future wife! He sits down with our host, David, to go over this amazing story. #EnglishSpeakingPodcast #EnglishPodcast #MotivationalPodcast #WorkingAtRenault #MovingtoBodrum #Bodrum #Titanic #EnglishLanguageLearning #LearningEnglish #EnglishConversation
Apr 03, 2023•31 min•Season 1Ep. 12
On this episode, Aylın and David look over the Turkish healthcare system and tell their stories of going through it! They also focus on mental healthcare in Istanbul as well. What are your craziest experiences in the Turkish healthcare system? #TurkishHealthcare #IstanbulHospital #MentalHealth #EnglishPodcast #EnglishLearning #HospitalStories Please send your comments to info@meet2talk.cafe
Mar 27, 2023•25 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Continuing with our guests, we have Harry Miller this week. David interviews Harry about the interesting journey he has had, and they discuss many of life's topics. Tune in for some true motivation! #EnglishPodcast #ExpatLife #MotivationalPodcast #TravelingTurkey #SpaceProgramExperience #EnglishLanguageLearning #EnglishConversation #LearningEnglish
Mar 20, 2023•44 min•Season 1Ep. 10
On this week's episode, we have our first guest, Lilly! David and Aylin talk to Lilly about her experience coming to Istanbul, what she's learned from the locals, and her experience with public transportation. Tune into this week's episode and let us know your thoughts in the comments below! Check out Lily's instagram here: https://instagram.com/lillyloulijia?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= #EnglishPodcast #ExpatLife #Lifestyle #IstanbulTransportation #Duolingo #EnglishLanguageLearning #EnglishConversation...
Mar 13, 2023•24 min•Season 1Ep. 9
David and Aylın discuss the current social media trends of the day. What is virtual identity? How does Artificial Intelligence (A.I.) affect our daily lives? Listen in for this spirited debate on this episode! #AI #EnglishPodcast #SocialMediaDiscussion #Replika #VRChat #EnglishLearning #EnglishConversation
Mar 06, 2023•25 min•Season 1Ep. 8
On this episode, Aylın and David inform the audience about the recent earthquakes that happened in southeast Türkiye. They discuss the international support, cultural value of the cities affected, and ways even the audience can help. If you would like to donate to charities helping the recovery effort, visit the links below: https://ahbap.org/disasters-turkey https://www.afad.gov.tr/depremkampanyasi2 #Earthquake #TurkeyEarthquake #Afad #Ahbap #Deprem...
Feb 27, 2023•18 min
"Please send all your comments to info@meet2talk.cafe !" In this episode, Aylın and David look back on their memorable moments in the city and present a selection of them to the audience. Istanbul really is the city of memories after all. #EnglishPodcast #LearningEnglish #Istanbul #IstanbulMemories #MotorcycleFlops #ExclusiveParties #TravelPodcast #EnglishConversation #TravelTalk...
Jan 30, 2023•22 min•Season 1Ep. 7
In this episode, Aylın and David talk about the "Istanbuler" identity and how this city shapes the identity of those that live within it. How has Istanbul shaped your identity? #EnglishPodcast #LearningEnglish #VideoPodcast #Identity #Istanbul #BigCities
Jan 23, 2023•25 min•Season 1Ep. 6
In this episode, David and Aylın discuss the merits of the two sides that make up Istanbul, the European and Anatolian/Asian sides. Which one will reign supreme?
Jan 16, 2023•25 min•Season 1Ep. 5
On this episode, David and Aylın discuss their respective New Year's Eve experiences, Turkish football, and the various lovely cities of Turkey. How did your New Year's Eve pass? #EnglishPodcast #LearningEnglish #NewYears #Football #CitiesOfTurkey #EnglishListening #FBvsGS #Trabzon #TS #mıhlama #Karadeniz #Türkiye
Jan 09, 2023•31 min•Season 1Ep. 4
oin David and Aylın as they discuss their love of Turkish breakfast and the many districts of Istanbul. They also get into how they learned the Turkish language. #EnglishPodcast #Istanbul #CultureExchange #DiscoveringIstanbul #Travel
Jan 02, 2023•29 min•Season 1Ep. 3
David and Aylın delve into their plans for the coming year and New Year's Resolutions. What are their hopes for this year? Tune into to find out!
Dec 26, 2022•29 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Introducing the new Istanbul-focused podcast from Meet2Talk featuring hosts David and Aylın. On the first episode, they discuss a plethora of topics including the requirements of being an "Istanbuler", local cuisine, and what life in the city is like
Dec 19, 2022•18 min•Season 1Ep. 1
