Hayriye & Huriye's Dissertation on Turkish Pop Culture

Send 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 xox

Send 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 xox

Hello 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

Hi 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

Hey 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 Söğütpınar 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).Lots of loveHayriye & Huriye xoxA Queen's Opinion PodcastA Queen's Opinion is a podcast that allows people, especially women, to think aloud.Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

Hi 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

Hello 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.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 xoxo

Hi 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 xoxo

Hello 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 your favourite moments from the show. Who were your favourite characters or what scene made you rewatch and rewatch again?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

Hello 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 with pop culture (or don't, since we will for you anyway).Lots of loveHayriye & Huriye xoxo

Hello 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

Hello 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 and always keep up to date with pop culture (or don't, since we will for you anyway).Lots of loveHayriye & Huriye xoxo

Hello 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

Hello 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 xoxoTeaching While Queer PodcastTeaching While Queer Podcast is a space for LGBTQIA+ educators, administrators, and...Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

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 loveHayriye & Huriye xoxoTeaching While Queer PodcastTeaching While Queer Podcast is a space for LGBTQIA+ educators, administrators, and...Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

Hello 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 xoxo

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 vocal performance, Oléin continued exploring her passions for the arts, taking full creative direction of her artistic vision, sound and development. With her fiery, bold, yet playful feminine touch, Oléin is all about diversity, confidence, and being unapologetically herself. Oléin expresses this through her music by playing around with a range of sounds giving you a taste of lustful afroswing, smokey pop and a touch of glossy R&B. Listen Oléin's music on Spotify Oléin | SpotifyStay safe and always keep up to date with pop culture (or don't, since we will for you anyway).Lots of loveHayriye & Huriye xoxo

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 loveHayriye & Huriye xoxo

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 loveHayriye & Huriye xoxo

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 loveHayriye & Huriye xoxo

Hello everyoneThis week we are very excited, we are talking about female villians in Turkish dizi's.Let us know your favioutes. 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

This 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

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 Platform Official Site. Otherwise, any other organization you follow and support. Stay safe everyone we send you lots of love.Hayriye and Huriye xxxxx

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 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

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 videosStay safe and always keep up to date with pop culture (or don't, since we will for you anyway).Lots of loveHayriye & Huriye xoxoPassive AggressionA Midwestern look at hot button, taboo and dated topics with Kyle and Jess WassingListen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

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 to date with pop culture (or don't, since we will for you anyway).Lots of loveHayriye & Huriye xoxoPassive AggressionA Midwestern look at hot button, taboo and dated topics with Kyle and Jess WassingListen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

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 loveHayriye & Huriye xoxoPassive AggressionA Midwestern look at hot button, taboo and dated topics with Kyle and Jess WassingListen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

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 Turkish Restaurant & Bar | Barangaroo, SydneyLezzet Melbourne - Lezzet Anatolian Kitchen | Turkish Restaurant MelbourneTulum Melbourne - Tulum Turkish Restaurant (tulumrestaurant.com.au)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

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 loveHayriye & Huriye xoxo

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 loveHayriye & Huriye xoxo

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 loveHayriye & Huriye xoxoReferences:New York Times article: One of Turkey's Hottest Rock Bands Has an Unlikely Source - The New York Times (nytimes.com)

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 loveHayriye & Huriye xoxo

Hello 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

Hello 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 loveHayriye & Huriye xoxo

Hey 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

This 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

Hello 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

Hello 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 you anyway).Lots of loveHayriye & Huriye xoxo

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 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 xoxo

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 loveHayriye & Huriye xoxo

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 loveHayriye & Huriye xoxo

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 loveHayriye & Huriye xoxo

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 loveHayriye & Huriye xoxoYouTube links:Adile Naşit Ölüm Haberi 11 Aralık 1987 Adile Naşit'in 31. ölüm yıl dönümü... - Atv Haber 11 Aralık 2018

Hey 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

Hey 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 xoxo

Hey 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 will for you anyway).Lots of loveHayriye & Huriye xoxoNote: Music by Bensound.

Hey 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 from Kebabs of the Dead. 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

Hey 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 loveHayriye & Huriye xoxoNote: Music by Bensound.

Hey 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 don't, since we will for you anyway).Lots of loveHayriye & Huriye xoxoNote: Music by Bensound.

Hey 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 always keep up to date with pop culture (or don't, since we will for you anyway).Lots of loveHayriye & Huriye xoxo

Hey 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! Join us next week when we unpack the final two stages of a Turkish wedding that being the Kına gecesi (henna night) and the düğün (the wedding). Note: The sounds we used for this show are from Türkmen Düğünü 1989 TRT series by Adem Ayral,  1973 movie Yalancı Yarim by Ertem Eğilmez and 1971 movie called Keloğlan Aramızda by Sırrı Gültekin. 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