
Hayriye & Huriye's Dissertation on Turkish Pop Culture
Welcome to Hayriye & Huriye's Dissertation on Turkish Pop Culture where we discuss all things Turkish pop culture related as seen, through the eyes of two Turkish-Australian girls. All suggestions welcome.
Episodes
62 episodes
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...
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Season 6
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Episode 62
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37:04

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...
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Season 6
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Episode 61
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40:30

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
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Season 5
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Episode 60
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37:34

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...
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Season 5
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Episode 59
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36:30

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...
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Season 5
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Episode 58
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37:04

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...
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Season 5
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Episode 57
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37:04

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 ...
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Season 5
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Episode 56
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36:36

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. ...
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Season 5
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Episode 55
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37:11

Episode 54 - Aşk-ı Memnu
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...
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Season 5
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Episode 54
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36:11

Episode 53 - Migration from Türkiye
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 - ...
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Season 5
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Episode 53
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28:45

Episode 52 - Male Villains of Turkish Dizi's
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 a...
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Season 5
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Episode 52
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28:02

Episode 51 - Yine Yeni Yeniden 90'lar - İlker Hepkaner & Sezgin İnceel
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 thei...
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Season 5
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Episode 51
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30:26

Episode 50 - MFÖ Legacy
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...
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Season 5
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Episode 50
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30:00

Episode 49 - Superstar Ajda
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 heal...
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Season 5
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Episode 49
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35:29

Episode 48 - Reddit AITA Turkish Edition
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 t...
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Season 5
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Episode 48
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37:48

Episode 47 - Ticktock Cooking with Sinem Incekaya Tulaz
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 ...
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Season 5
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Episode 47
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32:00

Episode 46 - Oléin - Turkish & Sierra Leonean pop/afroswing artist from London!
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 Turk...
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Season 5
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Episode 46
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31:30

Episode 45 - Who dreams of a banana split? Absurd Turkish Food Names Part 2
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...
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Season 5
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Episode 45
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28:19

Episode 44 - Reddit AITA Turkish Edition
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 t...
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Season 4
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Episode 44
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31:29

Episode 43 - Ahhhhhh Belinda
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 ke...
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Season 4
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Episode 43
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27:03

Episode 42 - Female Villains of Turkish Dizi's
Hello everyone!This week we are very excited, we are talking about female 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...
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Season 4
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Episode 42
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34:07

Episode 41 - Turkish Bootleg Blockbusters
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 Kur...
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Season 4
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Episode 41
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40:25

Episode 40 - Grieving for Türkiye
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...
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Season 4
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Episode 40
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17:09

Episode 39 - Beray Uzunbay - Art, Law and Improv Comedy
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_a...
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Season 4
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Episode 39
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30:29

Episode 38 - Ali Özbatur on Psychology, Filmmaking and the Creative Industry
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 creat...
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Season 4
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Episode 38
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26:10
