Heads in Tales

Chris is a multi-faceted half-Thai and British individual whose life is fragmented in different continents and as a result super fascinating! He loves to create things with his hands after trying his hand at different majors and disciplines until he finally settled on sharing his cooking gift with the world. Expect to hear tales of scrambled eggs fried rice and sauces, kitchen fundamentals and tec...

So grateful for your attention, and valuable global listeners! Meet Sarra, a seasoned professional in B2B podcasting, whose expertise goes beyond the mic into brand building. Our conversation delves from reminiscing about childhood to navigating cultural landscapes and exploring purpose amid choices. With internships as guides, we delve into mentorship's power, illuminated by Sarra's exper...

Zach’s introspection and intensive study of his mind were apparent from the moment I met him - bringing you this conversation was one of the most naturally occurring events I have ever witnessed. Being born into a traveling family Zach experienced life on a few continents as soon as he was born, and having schooling experiences in a few different countries stripped him of any patriotic perspective...

Our guest, Songkran Jantakad, is a well-educated anthropologist with a political science degree from Chiang Mai University. He is named after the Songkran Festival which in 2024 will last from 1 to 21 April. The word, Songkran comes from a Sanskrit word meaning  'passing' or 'approaching' . We kicked off our conversation on the Chiang Mai Uni campus by discussing the freshly gradua...

Welcome back folks, last week was heavy on recording so we are back with fresh episodes for your viewing - Check out the YouTube. Are you ready to start learning about foreign cultures? Today we host a wonderful expat who hasn’t returned to the U.S. for the past 12 years and a local from Chiang Mai, Thailand. Amazing timing as today is the first day of the Northern Thai New Year celebration with a...

Morgan was an extraordinary woman, the moment I heard kicks against pads across the gym firing like gunshots that morning I knew this person was kicking with passion, precision, and purpose. A hell of a way to start your beginner's Muay Thai training! She is not your typical French lady you meet on a whim, she is dedicated to her craft which comes in the form of fighting and putting people in...

You can hear about the chronicles of Johnny’s early school life full of fights, and growing up in dangerous parts of Canada, making it to adulthood where he found himself in situations where people tried to kill him! His recovery from a torn nose from a broken bottle being shoved in his face was extremely interesting for me - Jonny told me the story of his epiphany on a psilocybin trip where he go...

Please welcome a dear friend, a very talented large canvas painter - an amazing person to chat with - with great taste in music - what more can I ask from Khaled? He migrated to Istanbul around 12 years ago and has been there since. During my regular visits to his house, we would have deep conversations about life, as two curious individuals about philosophy and, deeper states of consciousness. He...

We dive back into it with the next episode today with the second part of our conversation with Sheila - she talks about her first interaction with collective and communal cultures starting in Senegal, charming little stories about her expeditions in which she uses the position of being in a minority to her advantage. We also exchange ideas about failures, short-term goals, and schedules. The impor...

Welcome to the double-whammy weekend! Speaking of weeks we only have 42 more weeks left in 2024 - time just flies, doesn’t it? Not one, but TWO second-part segments from Sheila and Erdal coming at you! We take you on a journey through the realms of music, self-reinvention, and relentless pursuit of passion with none other than the incredible Erdal! In the second part with Erdal, we talk about musi...

This week we are joined by my first Swiss long-term Airbnb host in Thailand, nestled in the center part of the Island Enda Lanta Bungalows in Ko Lanta was the highlight of my first few months in the country! You can hear a lot of people talk about Koh Phangan, Ko Samui, Ko Tao, or Ko Phi Phi and Ko Lipe are also quite popular Islands where Europeans try to get wasted in Thailand. Koh Lanta on the...

Heads in Tales is back after a week-long hiatus with a festive episode coming at you from the skirts of Chiang Dao Mountain. My past 2 weeks were spent in transit - soaking up the moments as they washed all over. This episode was recorded at the Shambala festival in Chiang Dao -Northern Thailand last week, with our guest - Kyer who is an experienced photographer. Kyer walks us through his journey...

Powerful episode from Rage Academy - Pattaya’s address for serious combat sports practitioners to sharpen their game. We had a chance to sit down with the head coach Charlton who instructs Muay Thai, and overall general boxing skills - with guards, slips, counterattacks - and deadly combinations. His diligent professional story begins with the observation of fighting in the streets of France and d...

Lucky number 7th episode is a fitting Irish 4-leaf clover of a charming individual - Sheila Casserly who talked about her early childhood, and her Irish roots - how it's celebrated in her family. Travels to Senegal and Istanbul, and street smarts–her tips for building general comfort in an unfamiliar environment. Hear about Sheila's methods to instantly make a house feel like home, how she...

Happy Sunday folks! Welcome to the 6th episode of the Heads in Tales! This episode with my friend Erdal is a delightful demonstration of two Turkish individuals having an exchange in the lingua franca of the world. Enjoy the pleasant chat about life and all of the sensational details that color our friendship! The topics range from Istanbul which is the bridge between the East and the West, to Sta...

GKT'nin 5. yılını tebrik niteliğinde bir sohbeti bana bağışlayan Gökçehan hocam ile küçüklükten başlayan spor sevdasının onu Brezilya'ya kadar götürmesi ve o zamandan itibaren spor ile ilişkisini konuştuk. Tabi hayat hakkında felsefi boyutları da kapsayan bu sohbetimiz modern insanın farkındalık yoksunluğu ve dövüş sanatlarının nasıl faydalı olabileceği konusunda bir kılavuz oldu! Bu bölüm...

Istanbul'daki drag queenlerin vazgeçilmezi, Salçalı Gündem'in sunucusu, inanılmaz renkli sesi ile Florence bu bölümde bizi lubunya hakkında aydınlatıyor. Istanbul Üniversitesi'nin hergele meydanında başlayan arkadaşlığımız bugüne dek bâki kaldığı için çok memnunum. Beni kırmayıp, sizlere seslenmek için Heads in Tales'a vakit ayırdığı için kendisine çok minnetarım! Bu bölümde duyabi...

Yeni nesil stock broker ve hedgefund gurbetçilerinden Burç Üsküdar'daki evimde konuğum oldu. Kendisi ile aynı mahalleden yetişerek çok farklı iki ayrı yaşamda biriktirdiğimiz tecrübelerimizi karşılaştırdğımız bu sohbetimiz umarım en az bizim kadar sizi de keyiflendirmiştir! Bu bölümde duyabileceğiniz konulardan birkaçı: ABD’den gözlemlediklerimiz ve orada yaşanılan ve yer yer tatsız detaylar,...

Zeynəb film gibi bir hayata sahip özgüveni yüksek bir gazeteci - Azerbaycandan gelen sadasına kulak verin. Toplumda pek konuşulmayan bazı mevzulardan açılan sohbetimiz, halkın cinsiyet algısı ve pek çok daha ince detaya değindiğimiz bu diyaloğumuzda Zeynəb gözlemlerini ve kendi ailesi hakkındaki konuları bize cesurca açtı. Bu bölümde duyabileceğiniz konulardan birkaçı: Türk-Azeri ve ataerkil baskı...

İlk konuğumuz Çamlıhemşin'de Vice Mini Hotel işleten şahsına münhasır bir vatandaş. Sohbetine doyum olmayan Mustafa, tornacılıktan, pastacılığa pek çok meslek ve tecrübe edindiği bu ömründe hayat hakkındaki geliştirdiği felsefesini bizimle paylaşıyor. Bu bölümde duyabileceğiniz konulardan birkaçı: Ayrım yapmayan ve radikal akımlara kapılmayan düşünce tarzı, gençlerden öğrenebileceğiniz dersler...