Poet, real name, David Vujanic, has spoken candidly about his fractured relationship with former collaborator Alhan Gençay, claiming their friendship changed dramatically as the comedian and presenter found success in his own right.

Appearing on the Winners Talking Podcast with host Pound Sterling, Poet reflected on the pair's journey from working closely together to what he described as a relationship that now feels distant and strained.

Throughout the conversation, Poet suggested he played a significant role in helping Alhan establish himself within entertainment circles and introduced him to audiences through projects they worked on together. While he acknowledged that Alhan was always likely to forge his own path, he said he never expected their relationship to evolve into one marked by what he perceives as disrespect.

Recalling his frustrations, Poet said:

“Years later you're now trying to disrespect me because everyone else does it and it looks cool and it's a way to look trendy online let's disrespect poet.”

He went on to discuss cultural differences and his belief that he had always respected boundaries while welcoming Alhan into spaces and conversations that helped build his profile. Poet said:

“Brother you're another guy brought you through black culture you're Turkish essentially a Turkish man can't live in black culture the same way i can't go and open up a Turkish shop and expect everyone to come there on green lanes i respect the differences.”

The podcaster and presenter also claimed that interactions between the pair in recent years have left him confused, alleging that Alhan now avoids him in person despite the history they share.

He said:

“When i see Alhan, he pretends he can't see me and walks another direction. This is all weird stuff to me. When i saw Alhan for the first time [in a while], I'm Poet he's not Alhan. If every single one of your jokes is embarrassing someone or belittling someone, yes, it’s entertaining from watching it from over there, but when you're in the room and you just hear that, if that's what your comedy sets like imagine when the cameras are down, probably cussing everyone in there yeah none of this says family to me.”

Poet also suggested that fame and financial success had changed Alhan's outlook and lifestyle. While making clear he had no issue with someone progressing in their career, he claimed the person he once knew is no longer the same.

He said:

“I don't expect you to try and create an element of disrespect when you do it and the sad thing is Alhan i can tell you've changed when you met me i was the boy that everyone looks at in the commercial space that'll still walk street get busted just be very normal and in 2026 not much has changed.”

The comments come against the backdrop of the pair's long history through Gasworks, the hugely popular podcast and content platform that helped both men build significant audiences online.

Gasworks became known for its unfiltered interviews, humour and debates, with Poet and Alhan developing a dynamic that attracted a loyal following. Alongside other contributors, the show generated millions of views and became one of the most recognisable platforms within UK online culture.

According to Poet, Alhan was an important part of that success story. During the Winners Talking Podcast appearance, he praised some of the work they produced together and suggested their chemistry was evident to viewers.

Reflecting on that period, Poet said:

“Why I’m a bit just a bit disappointed because i felt like when he was here and he was an integral part of it you just go look at episode with me him and Biskit. Incredible!”

In recent years, Alhan has gone on to establish his own platform, Alhan FM. The show features a format that many viewers have compared to Gasworks, with interviews, discussions and comedic moments forming the backbone of the programme.

Poet appeared to suggest that the set-up bears strong similarities to Gasworks, only without him involved.

Part of the tension appears to stem from the launch of Alhan FM itself. When introducing one episode of the show, Alhan joked about no longer having a co-host, telling viewers:

"A lot of you are thinking where's your co-host? Well he ain't here. He ain't here today. Alright, it's my own show."

As the moment unfolded, someone in the background shouted: "F*ck Poet!" Alhan did attempt to calm the situation, adding that there was no need for hostility, but the remark remained in the episode and was heard by viewers watching the show.

For Poet, moments like that appear to have reinforced his belief that unnecessary shots are being taken at him despite the role he believes he played in helping Alhan's early career.

The discussion quickly spread online, with fans debating whether Poet's frustrations were justified.

One person commented:

“People come and go but Poet has been here from the start and is still here, there’s a reason for that. No-one has the right to throw shade on this guy’s name!”

Another wrote:

“I feel bad for him because what he is saying is true but then simultaneously, he’s constantly complaining and falling out with people, I don’t remember the last time someone didn’t distance themselves from him for one reason or another, sad.”

Others were less sympathetic, arguing that some of the behaviour Poet is now criticising was present during the pair's earlier collaborations. One person wrote:

“No Poet, you made him comfortable in our culture, We need to be more militant. Poet could be in the Turkish community moving like Alhan.”

Another added:

“Oh come on. He was disrespectful from the start. Poet loved it as it wasn’t him getting disrespected.”

At the time of writing, Alhan has not publicly responded to Poet's comments on the Winners Talking Podcast, nor has he addressed the claims made about their relationship and professional history.

Whether the pair will ever repair their friendship remains unclear. What is evident is that a partnership that once helped define a successful chapter of UK online content has now become the subject of public disagreement, with viewers continuing to take sides on where the blame truly lies.