Sonntag Got Nothing - Podcast provides everyone with the general entertainment any other quiet, calm and boring Sunday can offer in the form of podcasts. Different topics and guests. Stay tuned and volume up!
A catch up long over due. Shayan, with whom everything started, is back and him and Ilker are catching up. They've managed the longest episode in the history of SGN... Shayan describes his experiences with Corona and Ilker promises something at the end of the episode. So stay tuned and listen to the end...Enjoy! Intro: High Speed Dating by Single Friend Outro: Solar by From The Dusk
After long time no see Ilker is joined by Harrison aka. Risonam a fellow film school bro. Both are catching up and diving into a few inspirational views on what it means to be an artist today, or not...just hear for yourselves! Thank you Harrison for providing the tracks to this episode be sure to check out his other works on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3evaqE3 Apple Music: https://apple.co/3esj7z3 Bandcamp: risonam.bandcamp.com/
A little late to the party, but we made it! It's the 2nd anniversary of SGN and who to better celebrate it with than my dear friend Nasrin! Not only has it been the 2nd birthday of SGN but also the 1st birthday of Rona! Now Rona has been a big topic in the past year obviously and that hasn't changed here either. Enjoy the festivities! Intro: High Speed Dating by Single Friend Outro: Solar by From The Dusk
Today Ilker is joined by Jordan with some really cool news! Both reminisce on the good old days from Townshend International School, home away from home to so many people. When Townshend International School was founded almost 30 years ago, it was simply four rented rooms in a local primary school. Today, it serves over 140 students from more than 30 countries around the globe, providing an education that integrates academic and spiritual education, and arms students to be agents of positive change in the world. To learn more about the campaign, please visit: https://www.townshend30.com/ Intro: High Speed Dating by Single Friend Outro: Solar by From The Dusk
Today's guest is Salim a former schoolmate of Ilker and they are talking about veganism and saving the world, and thus a usual Sunday at breakfast conversation. Intro: High Speed Dating by Single Friend Outro: Solar by From The Dusk
After a tumultuous year, Sahra and Ilker take the time to reflect and recap probably one of the most adventures years in the decade. 2020! The good, the bad and the ugly! Volume up! Intro: High Speed Dating by Single Friend Outro: Solar by From The Dusk
Guess who's back! After a way too long break to kick the season premier off with a boom Ilker has invited Mau and Saba for a reunion long over due! Intro: High Speed Dating by Single Friend Outro: Solar by From The Dusk
Pouya is back guys! And this time with another deep conversation about how mental capacity can enable us to reach our potentials. The longest run and plank world record. What motivates us to surpass our limits and what is essential to do so. Thanks again to Single Friend for the intro "High Speed Dating" & From The Dusk for the outro "Solar".
Sahra and Ilker dive deep into the causes of violence and hate around the world and their ways to contribute to a betterment of mankind to prevent that hate spiral to continue. Thanks again to Single Friend for the intro "High Speed Dating" & From The Dusk for the outro "Solar".
Today Delia & Ilker give their two cents on parenting in the 21st century. Then some unscheduled time traveling to talk about the origin stories of their friendship and their school lives back in the days. Thanks again to Single Friend for the intro "High Speed Dating" & From The Dusk for the outro "Solar".
Kai is back! Today we are talking about the phenomenon of buzz cuts in these trying times, pancakes or crepes, Saying I love you too early, heart touching stories, and much more... Thanks again to Single Friend for the intro "High Speed Dating" & From The Dusk for the outro "Solar".
Jordan's back! And a lot has changed since the last time. Jordan and Ilker share there thoughts on creativity in times of lock-down and what challenges them the most creating content nowadays! Oh and first official announcement, Jordan got hitched! Thanks again to Single Friend for the intro "High Speed Dating" & From The Dusk for the outro "Solar".
Another milestone Episode 30! After being MIA for a long time, Mez came back to catch up with the listeners and Ilker! The "situation" really helps to take some time and see what's happening in everyone's life. Producing music, creative processes, working towards a goal every day, social media usage, the lost episode, and much more...Enjoy! Thanks again to Single Friend for the intro "High Speed Dating" & From The Dusk for the outro "Solar".
4 Guest! Today, Delia, Ciccio, Sahra, Fereshteh & Ilker talk about their lives during the global pandemic. All of them from different countries; Finland, Czech Republic, USA, Canada, Germany, don't worry this isn't going to be a depressing talk, in fact the reoccurring theme is, ONENESS OF HUMANITY. Every country is struggling, BUT people from different communities see how important it is, now then ever before, to be there for each other and help the ones in need. Show gratitude and praise the people that work hard and restless in the front lines. All of us believe that, this too shall pass, and that we as mankind will come out stronger. Thanks again to Single Friend for the intro "High Speed Dating" & From The Dusk for the outro "Solar".
Kayvon is back! And in this episode Kayvon and Ilker dive into specifics about relationships, this generations approach to dating and choosing a partner. Do you believe in the "one"? Dating Apps, Ghosting phenomenon, and much more...Tune in! Thanks again to Single Friend for the intro "High Speed Dating" & From The Dusk for the outro "Solar".
Sahra is visiting again and she brought her brother Mikele. Them and Ilker will share about the life with a sibling and the love/hate relationship between them. From living apart, strengthening bonds, all the way to our favourite people in the world. Why is Mikele's nickname "The Bear"? Does Sahra like European football? Has Ilker forgotten about International Women's Day? Find out! Thanks again to Single Friend for the intro "High Speed Dating" & From The Dusk for the outro "Solar".
Better later than never, right!? Afsheen, a long time friend, and Ilker talk about how they met, reminisce on the good 'ol days and what they have been up to now. Sleep deprivation, why Afsheen is saved as Thumper on Ilker's contact list and stories from back in the days. Enjoy! Thanks again to Single Friend for the intro "High Speed Dating" & From The Dusk for the outro "Solar".
It's time for Pouya and Ilker to talk about some emotional topics again. Ilker shares his stories from multiple Winterballs (Proms). Pouya talks about his experience asking someone out to his prom. Eventually, both end up talking about how a little sadness in life helps become a happier person with reflection, and how counter productive masking your own emotion is. Overall the typical conversation between Pouya and Ilker. Aaaaand the Baha'i Month of Fast is coming up! Enjoy! Thanks again to Single Friend for the intro "High Speed Dating" & From The Dusk for the outro "Solar".
German, a friend and brother, and Ilker talk about their favourite movies of all times and how they influenced them throughout their lives. From La La Land to Classics such as The Godfather Part 1, both are passionate about movies and the art of film-making. Sounds like a very promising episode, doesn't it? Thanks again to Single Friend for the intro "High Speed Dating" & From The Dusk for the outro "Solar".
With Valentines Day around the corner, Ilker and his friend Marcus talk about their understanding of what Valentines Day could look like, rather than what society wants us to perceive it as. When it comes to love, many social constructs point in one direction. However, what happened to unconditional love, loving someones character and true love to a friend. Have these values been lost? Let's see if they can solve this mystery... Thanks again to Single Friend for the intro "High Speed Dating" & From The Dusk for the outro "Solar".
This episodes guest is Francesco aka. Ciccio, the first roommate of Ilker in his boarding school. Both reminisce on the ghost from the past. Is pineapple pizza a pizza? The origins of their friendship and what it is now. And how communication and socialising is key to everyones success. APOLOGIES TO THE DISTORTION IN THE FIRST 20-40 SEC AFTER THE INTRO. Hope you enjoy it! Thanks again to Single Friend for the intro "High Speed Dating" & From The Dusk for the outro "Solar".
It's the 1 Year Anniversary of Sonntag Got Nothing!!! That's calling for a reunion with the very first guest on SGN. Nasrin is back, guys! She has got some crazy stories, from her new job to how she got her debit/credit card stolen. Let's just say that the gym isn't that save... Thanks again to Single Friend for the intro "High Speed Dating" & From The Dusk for the outro "Solar".
New guest Kayvon and host Ilker are talking about their favourite movies of the year 2019. They also touch on how some movies portray society, as well as their take on the movies and how they think about them. From 'Parasite', to 'Joker' and the comic book adaptation trend, all the way over to 'John Wick' Action Genre. Thanks again to Single Friend for the intro "High Speed Dating" & From The Dusk for the outro "Solar".
Starting 2020 very strong with Pouya. This time, we talk about different ways we express ourselves, the importance on sharing feelings, our path of learning different languages and when Will Smith might be on one of our duet episodes. Thanks again to Single Friend for the intro "High Speed Dating" & From The Dusk for the outro "Solar".
This week episode unfortunately doesn't feature a guest, but the show must go on! Thus the first Solo Episode was created. Ilker talks a little bit about the reason for creating this podcast and tries to give some interesting analogies that life takes you places. Enjoy! Thanks again to Single Friend for the intro "High Speed Dating" & From The Dusk for the outro "Solar".
Ilker is joined by his friend and brother Saba. Together they talk about the love/hate relationship of traveling, some travel stories, how they met, how important friendships are, and take a short detour in european history. Enjoy! Thanks again to Single Friend for the intro "High Speed Dating" & From The Dusk for the outro "Solar".
In the last episode of the year 2019, we are joined again byPouya. Together we dive into the depths of "Why do we seek approval from others?". But it wouldn't be an episode with Pouya if we didn't make a detour through the world of movies and talk about friendships, relationships and...wait, what!? Counting the crushes we've had? Okay...well we hope you enjoy this episode. Happy Birthday, Pouya! Hope you have a good one! Thanks again to Single Friend for the intro "High Speed Dating" & From The Dusk for the outro "Solar".
Colin, a friend, brother and former roommate, is an aspiring musician and a talented singer/songwriter/guitarist. As aspiring artists, Ilker and Colin talk about there path, thoughts and try to answer questions such as, "What inspires us to create?", "Why asking for help is important?", "Does original art exist?", and many more... Thanks again to Single Friend for the intro "High Speed Dating" & From The Dusk for the outro "Solar".
Today, Ilker sits down with his long time friend Sahra. Having met at a boarding school in the Czech Republic, about 10 years ago, both have learnt about cultural differences and how that actually strengthens their bond with their friends. Thanks again to Single Friend for the intro "High Speed Dating" & From The Dusk for the outro "Solar".
In today's episode Ilker is joined by his friend Pouya. Together they embark to explore the question "Is being vulnerable a weakness?" and talk about the "What if?" moments in life, with some detours to being single in 2020. Thank you Single Friend for the intro "High Speed Dating" & From The Dusk for the outro "Solar".
Sometimes you ought to go crazy with limited resources. Welcome to the episode with the highest number of guests in SGN history. Ashley, Marjan, Shayan and Ilker talk about their pet peeves, accidents, their favourite ice cream flavour and their ritual of brushing their teeth.
Kai returns. Ilker tries to proof that he is a 90's kid. Kai explains the reason why Dollar Stores are cheap. Both discuss if physical money is the future.
Mauricio and Ilker go way back. Mau describes meeting Ilker for the very first time. Ilker is struggling with a broken chair. Both are eating ice cream though, that's a good.
A new guest, long time friend, partner in crime and brother, Jordan Raj. Ilker and Jordan reminisce on the past and dare to dive into the internet phenomenon called "Tik Tok".
Dreams and nightmares. Reality and fiction. Ilker and Mez share their understanding of some dreams they've had and how they felt about them.
Ilker and Mez talk about how character is more important than physical features in a person. Anime and how they are misunderstood. How is Minecraft still a thing.
Today, Ilker welcomes Kai. Despite technical difficulties, both share there personal travel experiences and try to determine who has had the better boarding school life!
Today, a quick German lesson from Ilker and Mesbah shares his first trip abroad. Crazy stuff happens on planes!
In this episode Ilker talks about a camp experience from High School days. Mez wants to get Assassin's Creed Unity for free. Both dive into the dangerous world of spoilers and shitstorms.
In this extra long episode Ilker talks about Google being the best wing man there is. Mesbah brings new light to the lady with the hot coffee and McDonalds, but both think that cutting your nails in the train is a felony.
In this episode, Shayan faces his most awkward moment. While Ilker is trying to recall his Top 5 Moments of the year 2018. Both agree though that their most awkward moments happened during Music Festivals and Rock Concerts.
In the first episode of Sonntag Got Nothing, Nasrin is giving health advice and stresses the importance of going to the gym. Ilker, on the other hand, is explaining his first contact with a onesie. All while arguing about the origin of this podcast.