Istanbul Sour

To wrap up the wonderful journey we have had this year, we brought the founder of Meet2Talk, Mustafa Özmen, for a look at how he started in business, the beginnings of Meet2Talk, and the impact Istanbul Sour has had. Let us know what your thoughts were on this podcast by tweeting us @IstanbulSour or emailing us at istanbulsour@gmail.com ! #Season1 #LastEpisode #Business #Entrepreneur #MustafaOzmen...

The new year has started and Aylin is back for one last episode to reminisce about the year of Istanbul Sour! David and Aylin started this journey all the way back in December of 2022. They go over their challenges and accomplishments, so join them for a day of remembrance! #Season1 #NewPodcast #IstanbulSour #SocialMedia #NewProject #Podcasts #YearReview #2023 #2024 #Turkiye #Memories #LifestylePo...

Welcome to 2024! We have brought back Victor for another episode, focusing on the year we've all had, the rise of algorithms, and anecdotes from his trip to Belfast and Dublin. Join us every week for interesting conversations with interesting people! #YearReview #2023 #2024 #algorithms #SocialMedia #Dublin #Belfast #NewProject #Podcasts #Resolutions #Memories #Istanbul #Kadıköy #IstanbulSour #...

Happy new year to everyone! We want to thank our listeners for spending this year with us and making it one to remember! David and Mohammad check in further into the happenings of this year and the trends while also discussing the coming year and future plans. Start your year right, start your year with Istanbul Sour! #YearReview #NewYear #Season1 #2024 #BebekSahil #ChatGPT #BaruthanePilavcisi #Qu...

On this episode, David and Mohammad go over the past year, the many guests that appeared on the show, and make some announcements regarding the future of Istanbul Sour. It has been a wonderful year of ups and downs, and we'd like to thank you for spending it with us. Wishing you a great year ahead! #YearReview #EndOfTheYear #2023 #2024 #Season1 #FirstSeason #IstanbulSour #Guests #PodcastReview...

In a first for Istanbul Sour, we are doing an episode in two languages! David sits down with Işıl to discuss the history of Moda, Kadıköy and how things have changed through the four decades that she has been here. Join us every Monday for captivating conversations with captivating people! #History #Moda #Kadikoy #Istanbul #LocalHistory #Landmarks #Change #Bilingual #LanguageLearning #Turkiye #Eng...

On this episode, we have one of our speakers, Abraham! Come along as we learn about his journey and how he got here all the way from Glasgow, Scotland. We talk about different accents, how your mindset affects your lifestyle and much more! Tune in every week for captivating conversations with captivating people! #EnglishLearning #Scotland #Türkiye #Glasgow #Kadıköy #EnglishConversation #EnglishPod...

As promised, David will be recommending some of the biggest events happening in Istanbul over the month of December, and also a few that you should probably get tickets for early. We also go over the types of people one may run into in Istanbl! Be sure to email us at istanbulsour@gmail.com or tweet us @Istanbulsour on X! #Istanbul #Events #JustinTimberlake #TheBlaze #HelloDouglas #Concerts #ZorluP...

It's time for a debate between Instagram cooks and Michelin-star chefs! Luckily, Istanbul has both! Mohammad will represent the Instagram celebs, such as CZN Burak and Nusr-et, while David takes the side of Michelin star chefs! Email us at istanbulsour@gmail.com or tweet us @istanbulsour to represent your side! #kadıköy #Istanbul #Chefs #InstagramCelebs #MichelinStar #Gourmet #CZNBurak #Nusret...

In this episode, David educates Mohammad and the audience on some of Türkiye's historic statesmen or Paşa's. We also go into detail on a famous mansion that resides near Moda beach in Kadıköy and even a small detour into the first Rakı factory. Tune in every week for captivating stories with captivating people! #Kadıköy #Paşa #SariAhmetPasa #OttomanHistory #Ottomans #AbdulmejidII #History...

There are some controversial music opinions on this episode, as Mohammad and David discuss the art form. Tune in every week for captivating conversations with captivating people! And be sure to write us at our new email address, istanbulsour@gmail.com! #Kadıköy #SedaSayan #AjdaPekkan #LinPesto #ElectronicMusic #TaylorSwift #LeonardCohen #LiveMusic #LifestylePodcast #EnglishSpeaking #EnglishConvers...

For this week's episode, Mohammad is back and it's time to dive deeper into Kadıköy! David shares his insight about the various neighborhoods of Kadıköy and shares a wide range of estaurants, bars, and cafés for those thinking of exploring this wonderfully vibrant district of Istanbul. Tune in every week for captivating conversations with captivating people! #Kadıköy #Scorpions #Beatles #R...

Now for part 2 of our episode with Raha, the surf instructor from Iran! On this episode, she and David discuss what makes this city special and what captures the minds of those that visit for the first time. Also, the rapid fire questions are on deck with some interesting responses! Join us every week for captivating conversations with captivating people! #IstanbulSour #RahaInBloom #Iran #Shiraz #...

On this episode of Istanbul Sour, we have Raha from Iran! She has been hosting surfing workshops in the south of Iran for a while now and we discuss her journey from hitchhiking to surf for the first time to hosting workshops herself. Join us every week for captivating stories with captivating people! #IstanbulSour #RahaInBloom #Iran #Shiraz #SistanAndBaluchistan #Surfing #Skateboarding #Kadıköy #...

This week's episode follows David and Mohammad's journey living in many neighborhoods around Istanbul. We also discuss Mohammad's move and try to keep the episode from being chaotic. Tune in every week for captivating stories with captivating people. #IstanbulSour #Producer #IstanbulNeighborhoods #Kadikoy #Kucukcekmece #Osmanbey #AnatolianSide #EuropeanSide #AnadoluYakasi #AvrupaYakasi...

On this episode, we finally get the answer to our burning question! What would be the ingredients of the titular Istanbul Sour cocktail? David interviews Skander, a mixologist and former bartender on his journey and the rapid fire questions are back with a focus on alcohol and the ways they're prepared! Tune in every week for captivating stories with captivating people! #IstanbulSour #Mixology...

Aylin is back in this episode, and David asks her about life updates and we're introduced to Vishenka, Aylin's new car! Also, the rapid fire questions segment is back with some new spicy questions about Istanbul and the dream cast for an Istanbul Sour movie adaptation. Tune in every week for captivating stories with captivating people! #IstanbulSour #TravelStories #DrivingInTurkey #Driving...

Berk and David discuss art and the philosophy behind the Baroque style in this episode. They then dive into the beauties of Topkapı Palace and its history. Tune in for an informative and at times challenging episode! #Art #Baroque #NeoBaroque #AcademicArt #Fatalism #Russia #Türkiye #Artists #Painters #LifestylePodcast #EnglishConversation #EnglishLearning #Kadıköy #Topkapi #Museums #ExpatsInIstanb...

This may be our wildest episode yet. Mohammad, our producer, gets in front of the camera and what ensues needs to be seen to be believed. We discuss the economy, why life sucks, and other things in the most chaotic episode in Istanbul Sour episode! #Absurd #Comedy #Dragonfruit #Cihangir #Balat #Kadıköy #Acarkent #Kayseri #Tehran #Isfahan #Economy #EconomicalCrisis #Marmaray #Kimyon #InternetCompan...

Here we have another episode of Istanbul Sour, and this time our guest is Saman, a comedian who has been here for 10 years. Follow along as we discuss the changes of the city, his career, and, food. We also have the rapid fire questions back. Who should have a cage match like Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg? Join us every week for captivating conversations with captivating people. #Comedy #IstanbulC...

On this episode, we sat down with Spanish teacher Maria, and discussed her upbringing in Columbia, outside perceptions of Latin America, coming to Istanbul and being faced with culture shocks, and much more! Join us every week for captivating stories with captivating people! #WorldTravel #LatinAmerica #Chile #Columbia #TeachingSpanish #PabloEscobar #Teaching #LatinCulture #LatinCuisine #Dizi #Turk...

This week, we sat with one of our speakers, John, and discussed his wild journey of studying Egyptology in England, moving to Japan, learning the language and culture, interpreting for Greenpeace on their anti-whaling campaigns, traveling the world, and finally ending up in Istanbul, Türkiye! Join us every week for captivating stories with captivating people! #WorldTravel #Egyptology #GreenPeace #...

We're back this week with the second portion of our interview with Ece from Müsaade. Our host David delves into deeper questions about the Meyhane customs, and there's talks about historical figures. And of course, we have a second round of rapid-fire questions at the ready! Tune in every week for captivating stories with captivating people! #Meyhane #Raki #Mezze #Musaade #RakiTable #RakiM...

This week, we sit down with Ece from Müsaade to discuss the concept of a Meyhane, the history of Rakı, and how they started one of the best Meyhanes in Istanbul. David and Ece go over the cultural aspects of this magical place that has a stronghold within Turkish culture. Look out for part 2, coming out next week! #Meyhane #Raki #Mezze #Musaade #RakiTable #RakiMasasi #LifeStylePodcast #EnglishConv...

On this episode, shot earlier this year, David and Aylin discuss dating in Istanbul, different strategies, personal anecdotes, and much more. Join them on this episode and let us know if you have any advice for us! #EnglishPodcast #ExpatLife #LifeStylePodcast #DatingAdvice #EnglishLanguageLearning #Dating #EnglishConversation