Returning to the microphone after 16 years… This time from Australia, speaking into the mic once again—even if pre-recorded—while living in Melbourne. And above all, reliving that long-missed excitement that only a true radio broadcaster can understand.
On Saturday, November 8th, at 6 p.m., I hosted Hisseli İstek Kumpantası to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Radyo ODTÜ. My previous HİK broadcast was on October 31st, 2009—exactly sixteen years ago. To be back on air, to reconnect, to take song requests, to share that bond with listeners once more… it was more than just another radio show. It was an emotional return, a story of rediscovery.
We come from the past—the old studios, the recordings, the thrill of going live. Now, in a different part of the world, it’s a recorded broadcast, yet the same spirit lives on. For me, it felt different but still carried the same heartbeat. During the show, we reflected on HİK’s journey and how much has changed in sixteen years—like the buttons on an old mixer, everything around radio has evolved: listeners, platforms, even continents. But one thing hasn’t changed—the love for broadcasting, for music, for that moment when your voice meets the airwaves.
You can listen to the full recording on Radyo ODTÜ’s website. A pre-recorded request show might sound unusual, but it’s part of the story—because change itself is part of radio. ☑ I’ll also share the direct link here soon.
Stay tuned, stay with music.
Podcast / Broadcast Recording: Radyo ODTÜ – Hisseli İstek Kumpantası, November 8
(You can find the recording on the Radyo ODTÜ website.)