Best Yilmaz Podcasts (2024)

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Öncüm Yılmaz Live at Cosmic Boogie 0604 2:44:26

12d ago2:44:26

2:44:26

First mix off the press from the April event comes from the opening DJ Öncüm Yılmaz. Delivering on the promise of a beautifully executed all vinyl opening set, i knew the vibes were in safe hands as soon as the needle hit that first record. It was a lovely experience, blends of unexpected treasures graced the courtyard, the perfect backdrop to a su…

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Rubio Live at Cosmic Boogie 0604 2:00:00

17h ago2:00:00

2:00:00

Another one from the last Boog' this time from yours truly, throwing down a set of 90s hip house into bass music. This was a very considered set laying the foundation for breaks and bass lines early in the set. I had a great time playing it, I hope you enjoy listening to it!As always, Like and comment for traxxx and keep your eyes peeled for the ne…

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Christopher Phillips on Turkey’s place in Middle East turbulence 49:43

4d ago49:43

49:43

Christopher Phillips on “Battleground: Ten Conflicts that Explain the New Middle East” (Yale University Press). The conversation explores the region's shifting rivalries, as well as how Turkey’s push for greater influence in Syria, Iraq and Libya has impacted its ties with other ambitious powers. Become a member to support Turkey Book Talk. Patreon…

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Cricket Live at Cosmic Boogie 0604 2:00:37

5d ago2:00:37

2:00:37

Cricket has once again rolled through the Boog' with a set of down low heaters designed to make your hips wiggle and... I think she reached the mark once again! What more can be said about this collection of tunes? Always diverse, always adventurous, always stellar!Wrap your ears around the set and let @sabel-3 know what you think ❤️Thank you soo m…

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Letter Five: Beth Parker 23:58

7d ago23:58

23:58

Eleven writers, four months, one podcast. Our fifth letter, read by MA Creative Writing graduate Beth Parker, takes us to the grim fringes of nineties’ London where we meet Matthew, Lucia’s brother. Credits (Freesound): 02102 Slovakian Folk Band by Robinhood76, Train by Progrez, Street London Traffic People Busy by Alexkandrell, Flower Market Colum…

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Letter Four: Jo Major 20:47

14d ago20:47

20:47

Eleven writers, four months, one podcast. Letter four by Jo Major, explores Lucia's attempt to regain her family and her connections to the land. This research project & literary podcast was written with MA Creative Writing students at the University of Lincoln. Credits (Freesound): Slovakian Folk Band by Robinhood76, Coffeeshop in Vienna by Alcapp…

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Seda Demiralp on Turkey’s surprise local election results 39:58

19d ago39:58

39:58

Seda Demiralp on what the recent local election results mean for Turkish politics. The conversation takes in what the main opposition CHP did right, what the ruling AKP did wrong, the emerging challenge to Erdogan posed by the Yeniden Refah Party, and the performance of the pro-Kurdish DEM Party. Become a member to support Turkey Book Talk. Patreon…

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Cricket Live at Cosmic Boogie 0803 2:07:16

26d ago2:07:16

2:07:16

Rounding out the recordings of last months Cosmic Boogie party, we have Cricket! Once again sending it for the solid 2 hours to close out the night. A vast and varied foray into 'the sounds that make us dance', Cricket blends and weaves through records and genres like water running down a mountain river. Always a good time 💖Comment for ID's, follow…

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Earnest J Live at Cosmic Boogie 0803 1:56:33

1M ago1:56:33

1:56:33

The one and only @EarnestJ rolled through the Boog' in March to show us how it's done. Laying down a scrumptious 2 hour journey of eclectic and vibrant wax selections.Hi Energy and infectious vibrations are on full show, all delivered with impeccable execution. Strap in and enjoy the ride. Give the man a follow and don't forget to comment for track…

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Andrew Finkel on Ottoman Sultan Abdulhamid II and Sherlock Holmes 30:54

1M ago30:54

30:54

Andrew Finkel, a veteran journalist based in Turkey for decades, on his debut novel “The Adventure of the Second Wife: The Strange Case of Sherlock Holmes and the Ottoman Sultan” (Even Keel Press). It is a sprawling story exploring the mystery of Abdulhamid II’s obsession with Sherlock Holmes. Become a member to support Turkey Book Talk. Patreon me…

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Letter Three: Martyn Rosser 31:27

1M ago31:27

31:27

Eleven writers, four months, one podcast. Letter three, read by Martyn Rosser, explores mysterious Kaja in this story of family & secrets. This research project & literary podcast was written with MA Creative Writing students at the University of Lincoln. Credits (Freesound): Kings Cross Underground by ERH, Slovakian Folk Band by Robinhood76, Mind …

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Rubio Live at Cosmic Boogie 0803 1:57:34

1M ago1:57:34

1:57:34

March 8th we got back to the Lord Gladstone courtyard for a lovely evening of tunes. This set was the opening set, recorded from 6-8pm, sun setting, quiet drinks, catch ups with friends, lots of smiles and cheer in the air at the end of the working week. I played this set with heavy influence from Osunlade and Ron Trent who I'd seen play the weeken…

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Burdi Mardi Pardi 6:14:41

2M ago6:14:41

6:14:41

On March 2nd, myself and Mark Cameron Jackson had the tremendous pleasure of playing a 7h set on the rooftop of the Burdekin Hotel on Sydney's Oxford st for their Mardi Gras viewing party. It was a great time! Spirits were high, vibes and drinks were flowing, big smiles all around. What a beautiful occasion and a gorgeous time it was. We hope you e…

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Bahar Baser on Turkey's brain drain 39:52

2M ago39:52

39:52

Bahar Baser on “An Exodus from Turkey: Tales of Migration and Exile” (Edinburgh University Press), co-edited with Erdi Ozturk. The book examines the current wave of migration from Turkey, focusing on the experiences of 21 different public figures living overseas. Become a member to support Turkey Book Talk on Patreon. Members get a 35% discount on …

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Letter Two : Ellie Wilson 23:07

2M ago23:07

23:07

Eleven writers, four months, one podcast. Our second letter draws listeners further into the murky depths of the family history and Lucia’s mysterious estrangement. This research project and literary podcast was written in collaboration with MA in Creative Writing students at the University of Lincoln. Credits (Freesound): 02102 Slovakian Folk Band…

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Rubio Live at Cosmic Boogie 0902 1:58:08

2M ago1:58:08

1:58:08

The final set recording from the last Cosmic Boogie party is mine! I'm so pleased to be able to share this with you all. I had soo much fun playing this on the night and the vibes really translate in the recording. Great times, with great friends to great music. What more can you ask for!Lots of love to everyone who came through to the last party, …

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İlkay Yılmaz on the origins of the Ottoman Turkish security state 32:18

2M ago32:18

32:18

İlkay Yılmaz on “Ottoman Passports: Security and Geographic Mobility, 1876-1908” (Syracuse University Press). The book examines how paranoia about nationalist, anarchist and revolutionary movements spread during the era of Abdulhamid II, prompting new methods aiming to control subjects of the Ottoman state. Become a member to support Turkey Book Ta…

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Cricket Live at Cosmic Boogie 0902 2:02:47

2M ago2:02:47

2:02:47

🪩🫡 Being a long time fan and friend of @sabel-3 - Cricket, I thought I (Rubio) knew what to expect from this set. Cricket blew away my expectations this time. We know she's been going from strength to strength, playing more and more high profile gigs, whether it's an all vinyl warm up for Ezra Collective at the City Recital Hall, or her sets at Los…

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Mr Roarke Live at Cosmic Boogie 0902 1:58:03

2M ago1:58:03

1:58:03

Last weekend we got back down to the familiar stomping grounds of the Lord Gladstone Courtyard for the first Cosmic Boogie of the new year. Sooo good to be back!Mr Roarke kindly graced us with 2 hours of GORGEOUS soulful house and disco to get us started. Throughout the recording you can expect beautiful blends, soothing rhythms and moments of ener…

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Alexander Christie-Miller on Turkey and the people of Istanbul’s historic walls 44:11

3M ago44:11

44:11

Alexander Christie-Miller on “To The City: Life and Death Along the Ancient Walls of Istanbul” (William Collins). He worked for many years as the Times of London's Turkey correspondent and his book is a sophisticated meditation on contemporary life and politics in the country. Become a member to support Turkey Book Talk on Patreon. Members get a 35…

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Letter One: Amy Lilwall 24:52

3M ago24:52

24:52

Eleven writers, four months, one podcast. Listen to the letter that ignited this international story about family secrets, love and the distances that grow between our silences. This research project and literary podcast was written in collaboration with MA in Creative Writing students at the University of Lincoln. Credits (Freesound): 02102 Slovak…

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Rubio b2b Gilsun - Wynyard tunnel 270124 1:44:53

3M ago1:44:53

1:44:53

One night, 2 belated Birthdays, a decommissioned train tunnel, incredible production and a giant disco ball honestly made for one of the best parties I've been to in a long time. You may think me bias because I was Djing most of it but ask anyone who attended and they will tell you the same thing. Everything aligned perfectly for immaculate vibes t…

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Tuğba Tekerek on the crisis in Turkish academia 38:58

3M ago38:58

38:58

Tuğba Tekerek on “Provincial Universities: The AK Party’s Backyard Campus" (İletişim). The book examines the government's push to open over 100 universities across Turkey over the past two decades, painting a picture of falling academic standards but increased outlets for the ruling party's religious nationalist ideology. Become a member to support…

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Timur Hammond on religion and change in Istanbul 36:36

4M ago36:36

36:36

Timur Hammond on “Placing Islam: Geographies of Connection in Twentieth-Century Istanbul” (University of California Press). The book is a sociological and historical study tracing the changing character of Istanbul's Eyüpsultan district, its industrial and commercial history, and its role in the emergence of political Islam in Turkey. Become a memb…

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İlkim Büke Okyar on Arabs in Turkish popular culture 32:53

4M ago32:53

32:53

İlkim Büke Okyar on “Arabs in Turkish Political Cartoons, 1876-1950: National Self and Non-National Other” (Syracuse University Press). The conversation addresses how Arabs are typically viewed in Turkish popular culture, also examining the impact of the influx of Syrian migrants since 2011 and the Israel-Gaza war. Become a member to support Turkey…

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Berk Esen on the future of Turkey’s opposition and the fate of its democracy 49:03

5M ago49:03

49:03

Berk Esen on the troubled future of Turkey’s democracy and the challenges facing its opposition parties heading into 2024. Berk recently co-authored “Turkey’s New Regime: Competitive Authoritarianism” (Iletisim) along with Hakan Yavuzyilmaz and Sebnem Gumuscu. Become a member to support Turkey Book Talk. Members get a 35% discount on all Turkey/Ott…

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Sinem Adar on Turkey’s dilemmas amid the Israel-Gaza war 35:15

5M ago35:15

35:15

Sinem Adar, associate at the Centre for Applied Turkey Studies at the German Institute for International and Security Affairs, on Turkey’s response to the Israel-Gaza war. The conversation builds on her recent article arguing that the crisis shows the limits of Turkey’s regional influence. Become a member to support Turkey Book Talk. Members get a …

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Cihan Dizdaroğlu on Turkey-Greece ties through turbulence and rapprochement 37:34

6M ago37:34

37:34

Cihan Dizdaroğlu on “Turkish-Greek Relations: Foreign Policy in a Securitisation Framework” (Edinburgh University Press). The book looks at how ties between Athens and Ankara have gone through various cycles of improvement and deterioration from the early Republic of Turkey to today. Become a member to support Turkey Book Talk. Members get a 35% di…

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Alp Yenen on weighing up the Republic of Turkey’s legacy at 100 years 30:50

6M ago30:50

30:50

Alp Yenen on “A Hundred Years of Republican Turkey: A History in a Hundred Fragments” (Leiden University Press). The book includes 100 chapters, written by over 70 scholars, examining different aspects of Turkey's political, social, cultural and economic history on the centenary of the republic's founding. Become a member to support Turkey Book Tal…

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Nilay Özok-Gündoğan on political authority in Ottoman Kurdistan 45:24

7M ago45:24

45:24

Nilay Özok-Gündoğan on “The Kurdish Nobility in the Ottoman Empire: Loyalty, Autonomy and Privilege” (Edinburgh University Press). The book narrates the rise and fall of the Kurdish nobility in the Ottoman east, as well as how their autonomy was abolished as the empire modernised and centralised from the 19th century. Become a member to support Tur…

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Onur İşçi on post-war Turkey-Soviet relations and Ankara’s ties with Russia today 30:46

7M ago30:46

30:46

Onur İşçi on “Turkey at a Crossroads: The Soviet Threat and Postwar Realignment, 1945-1946”, published in the journal Diplomatic History. The article reexamines the time when the Soviet Union made military and territorial demands, ultimately pushing Turkey towards Nato. The conversation also touches on Ankara's complicated present-day policy toward…

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Spyros Sofos on Turkey’s many nationalisms 26:28

7M ago26:28

26:28

Spyros Sofos on “Turkish Politics and ‘The People’: Mass Mobilisation and Populism” (Edinburgh University Press). The book delves into the ambiguities behind the term “the people” from the late Ottoman era to today, and how religious, secularist, left-wing and right-wing projects have used it for different ends. Become a member to support Turkey Bo…

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Pat Yale on travelling around Turkey in the footsteps of Gertrude Bell 33:49

8M ago33:49

33:49

Pat Yale on “Following Miss Bell: Travels Around Turkey in the Footsteps of Gertrude Bell” (Trailblazer). The book tracks the footsteps of archaeologist, writer and explorer Gertrude Bell, who travelled extensively throughout Anatolia from 1899 until the outbreak of the First World War. Become a member to support Turkey Book Talk. Members get a 35%…

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