Podcast
Dede Korkut Podcast
One tale per episode, in Dede Korkut's own voice. The stories were rewritten in modern Turkish, inspired by the epic, and narrated as if by the fire. The podcast is in Turkish; an English edition is planned.
Where to listen
Spotify and Apple Podcasts pages are coming soon.
You can also subscribe by adding this address to your podcast app:https://dedekorkut.nodante.com/podcast/feed.xml
Episodes
Introduction: Who Was Dede Korkut?
Who was Dede Korkut and where do these tales come from? A short introduction to the wise bard of the Oghuz, his kopuz and tales told for a thousand years. Start the series here.
Boğaç, Son of Dirse Khan
A boy who earns his name by facing a bull, the lies of jealous men, and a mother who never stops searching.
Deli Dumrul, Son of Duha Koca
A young man who challenges the Angel of Death, his search for someone to give a life for his, and the love that changes everything.
How Basat Killed Tepegöz
A giant that no arrow can pierce and no sword can cut, and the hero who defeats him with wit rather than strength.
Credits
Narration is AI-voiced. Background music and sound effects from Wikimedia Commons: Hüseyni Saz Semaisi (public domain), "Campfire sound ambience" by Glaneur de sons (CC BY 3.0), frame drum hits by Swietliste (CC0).