Hayriye & Huriye's Dissertation on Turkish Pop Culture
Episodes
79 episodes
Episode 79 - Two hot Turkish takes
Hello everyone!This week we talk about Reddit posts. Let us know what you think.Contact us via email at: huriyehayriyetpc@gmail.com or follow us on Instagra...
Episode 78 - Kıvanç Tatlıtuğ
Hello everyone!This week we’re diving into the life and career of one of Türkiye’s most internationally recognized stars — Kıvanç Tatlıtuğ. Actor, model, former basketball player, UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador, and a household name a...
Episode 77 - Conversation with Halil Akbudak
Hello everyone!This week we talk to Halil Akbudak who talks about his journey from Türkiye to Melbourne and his passion for stand-up comedy. Please note this episode is in both English and Turkish. Contact us via ...
Episode 76 - The Museum of Innocence (Masumiyet Müzesi)
Hello everyone!This week we talk about the TV adaptation of Nobel Prize-winner Orhan Pamuk’s acclaimed novel, The Museum of Innocence (Masumiyet Müzesi), premiered on Netflix on 13 February 2026...
Episode 75 - CapitaliBoo - Beren Saat
Hello everyone!This week we talk about CapitaliBoo (AKA CapitaliZoo) from Beren Saat (AKA Beren).What did you think of it?Contact us via email at: huriyehayriyetpc@gmail.com or follow us on
Episode 74 - Turkish Netflix Watchlist
Hello everyone!This week we talk about our Turkish Netflix Watchlist. What is on your watchlist? Contact us via email at: huriyehayriyetpc@gmail.com or follow us on
Episode 73 - Zeynep Sönmez - Türkiye's new tennis star
Hello everyone!This week we talk about Zeynep Sönmez - Türkiye's new tennis star! Have you watched her play? Contact us via email at: huriyehayriyetpc@gmail.com or follow us on
Episode 72 - A conversation with music duo Naciye and Arif
Hello everyone!This week we talk to music duo Naciye Keren and Arif Direncer about their music and the upcoming 'Gün' event in Abbotsford Melbourne, Victoria. Please join us (if you can spot us :-) and others listen to this wonderful duo...
Episode 71 - Minik Serçe - Sezen Aksu
Hello everyone!This week we talk about the one and only Minik Serçe - Sezen Aksu.Contact us via email at: huriyehayriyetpc@gmail.com or follow us on Instagr...
Episode 70 - Turkish pop culture in the 1970s
Hello everyone!This week we talk about Turkish pop culture in the 1970s.Who were your favorite artists of that time?Contact us via email at: huriyehayriyetpc@gmail.com or follow us on
Episode 69 - Turkish Music One Hit Wonders
Hello everyone!This week we talk about Turkish Music One Hit Wonders.Contact us via email at: huriyehayriyetpc@gmail.com or follow us on Instagram. ...
Episode 68 - 90's Turkish Pop Music
Hello everyone!This week we talk about 90's Turkish Pop Music.Who are your favorite artists of this time? Contact us via email at: huriyehayriyetpc@gmail.com or follow us on
Episode 67 - Turkish Comedy Queens
Hello everyone!This week we talk about Turkish Comedy Queens:Ayşen GrudaGupse ÖzayYasemin YalçınBinnur KayaContact us via email at: huriyehayriyetpc@gmail.com or follow us on
Episode 66 - Evliliğe 90 Gün - 90 Day Fiancé
Hello everyone!This week we talk about the reality show 90 Day Fiancé with particular interest in the two Turkish men Mürsel Mistanoğlu and Sarper Güven.Contact us via email at: huriyehayriy...
Episode 65 - Turkish TikTok
Hello everyone!This week we talk about Turkish TikTok.Mainly:Burak OzdemirNurSema Altuntas Zehra Insallah Contact us via email at: huriyehayriyetpc@gmail.com or follow us on
Episode 64 - Ali Riza Bey'in Tripleri
Hello everyone!This week we talk about Yaprak Dökümü and li Riza Bey'in Tripleri.Contact us via email at: huriyehayriyetpc@gmail.com or follow us on Instag...
Episode 63 - Superstitions in the Turkish Culture
Hello everyone!We are back!This week we talk about Superstitions in the Turkish Culture. Contact us via email at: huriyehayriyetpc@gmail.com or follow us on
Episode 62 - Miss Türkiye
Hello 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 foll...
Episode 61 - Zeytin Ağacı - Another Self
Hello 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: huriyeha...
Episode 60 - Tell me you're Turkish without telling me you're Turkish
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
Episode 59 - The Downfall of Turkish Influencers
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...
Episode 58 - Emrah Soğukpınar ile Ayla Algan Sohbeti
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 Soğukpınar about Ayla Algan and his love for Yeşi...
Episode 57 - Hayriye's Kızılcık Şerbeti (Cranberry Sorbet) Obsession
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 fo...
Episode 56 - The mysterious disappearance of Agatha Christie
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 ...
Episode 55 - The life and death of Vatan Sasmaz
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. ...