Ouzo Talk
A podcast for Greeks of the diaspora. Join Sydney-based Greek-Australians Tom and Nick as they bring the Ouzo-fuelled conversations of ‘kaffeneia’ the Greek world over, right to your ears. From music, history and culture, to science, philosophy and everything in between, Ouzo Talk is all about 'parea'. And with a bottle of Ouzo always on the table, there's no telling where the conversation might go. It's solving the world’s problems – one bottle of Ouzo at a time.
Episodes
103 episodes
Aiva Anagnostiadis – Formula 1 females at full throttle
Could Greek-Australian racing driver Aiva Anagnostiadis become the first female Formula 1 driver to race in a Grand Prix? The path has been laid down with the talented 18 year old spending 2025 in the prestigious F1 Academy, but in a sport domi...
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Season 4
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Episode 96
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1:08:44
Elouise Eftos: Fembots, comedy and feminism with Australia’s first attractive comedian
Fresh off her celebrated run at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival where she received the nomination for ‘Best Newcomer 2025’, Greek-Australian stand-up comedian, Elouise Eftos, joins Ouzo Talk for a drink and deep-dive into what drives ‘Australia’s...
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Season 4
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Episode 95
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1:37:11
Greek passports, citizenship & military conscription, with Consul General Giorgos Skemperis
How do you get a Greek passport, or citizenship? What are the rules for military service? How long does it take for everything to be finalised? These are the common questions on the lips of Greeks across the diaspora, and now, new Greek Consul ...
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Season 4
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Episode 94
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1:28:00
The Greek Resistance – fighting, philotimo and the cost of freedom, with Spyros Tsoutsoumpis
It’s Oxi Day, and Ouzo Talk again journey’s into Greece’s history with this spotlight on one of the most remarkable and complex chapters of World War II – the Greek Resistance with the help of renowned historian Spyridon Tsoutsoumpis. Although ...
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Season 4
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Episode 93
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1:33:12
The Parthenon Marbles: Are things about to get legal?
The climate around the Parthenon Marbles debate has publicly continued to warm in the last two years, with both sides seemingly moving closer towards an agreement. But that may not be the full story according to long-time advocates for the retu...
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Season 4
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Episode 92
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1:38:31
Fidias Panayiotou - The YouTuber who became an EU Politician
Cypriot MEP and YouTuber, Fidias Panayiotou, joins Tom and Nick for an in-depth discussion on his incredible and unlikely journey. Fidias has scaled the heights of YouTube fame with his viral videos – including his committed three month journey...
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Season 4
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Episode 91
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1:06:55
John Mangos – Heritage, Headlines and Hellenism
Pioneering veteran journalist, news presenter and anchorman, John Mangos, joins Tom and Nick for a long-awaited discussion over a glass (or two) of ouzo about his genuinely 'storied' career. With more than four decades in the media as a politic...
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Season 4
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Episode 90
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1:47:39
Victoria Hislop – Bestselling author of The Island. A British Philhellene... and Greek
Victoria Hislop – bestselling British (and now Greek) author of the book and hit Greek TV Series The Island, joins the boys from her home in Crete to uncover the reasons why Greece means so much to her. From first arriving in Greece on...
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Season 4
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Episode 89
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1:30:46
Pericles – The Golden Age of Athens with Professor Paul Cartledge
Professor Paul Cartledge of Cambridge University returns to Ouzo Talk to dive into the life and legacy of Pericles – the visionary leader who guided Athens through its "Golden Age." From Democracy to empire, art to architecture, the boys learn ...
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Season 4
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Episode 88
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1:46:33
Kosta Barbarouses – from Wellington to the World Cup
New Zealand All Whites star and new Western Sydney Wanderers recruit Kosta Barbarouses sits down with Tom and Nick to talk all things Football! From his rise to the A League and playing under Ange Postecoglou, to his eye-opening stints playing ...
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Season 4
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Episode 87
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1:46:51
Master Tempo & Thanasis Vasilakos – Bouzoukia, collabs and fusing musical styles
Direct from Greece, the incredibly talented Master Tempo and Thanasis Vasilakos stopped by Ouzo Talk during their recent successful tour of Australia! Renowned as artists, musicians, performers, and even writers and producers, the pair join Tom...
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Season 4
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Episode 86
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1:18:03
Ouzo Shot #4 – Greek tourism booms as Jordan, Jenner, Antetokounmpo and IShowSpeed holiday in Greece
Greek tourism is booming, and it’s not hard to see why when global stars like Michael Jordan, Kylie Jenner, Giannis Antetokounmpo, and even YouTuber IShowSpeed choose Greece for their summer getaways! In this episode of Ouzo Shot, we review the...
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George Calombaris - the invention and reinvention of a chef, entrepreneur, and Greek
The Ouzo Talk Podcast sits down with acclaimed chef and entrepreneur, George Calombaris, for a candid conversation about his journey of invention and reinvention – not just as a culinary powerhouse, but as a proud Greek. From his rise to fame a...
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Season 4
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Episode 85
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1:19:56
Anthony Locascio returns – Comedy, New York and the Mafia
Greek-Italian-Australian stand-up comedian, Anthony Locascio, returns to Ouzo Talk… and boy have things have changed! With shows in Canada and the US now firmly under his belt where he tested himself against some of the best, coupled with the s...
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Season 4
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Episode 84
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1:41:35
Crete – The land of cheese & honey, Zeus & the Lyra
Ouzo Talk finally journeys to Crete with the help of some of our most prominent Cretan friends! From the food nous of Mary Politis (aka Mary's Kouzina), to the musical mastery of Adonis Petrandonakis of renowned band Iho Nyx, together with the ...
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Season 4
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Episode 83
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1:42:52
DEBATE: Is the Greek language essential to our Greek Identity?
Can you be Greek if you don't speak the language? Are you more Greek if you can? In an Ouzo Talk first, these questions are debated by some of the brightest minds in the Greek diaspora. Academics, Dr. Patricia Koromvokis and Dr. James ...
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Season 4
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Episode 82
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1:40:44
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Ouzo Shot #3 – Ange Postecoglou leads Tottenham to Europa League glory
In Ange we trust! Tom and Nick are joined by the voice of Australian Football, Andy Paschalidis, along with resident football tragic and comedian Anthony Locascio to talk about Ange Postecoglou leading Tottenham Hotspurs to the Europa League ch...
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Dr. Anastasia Hronis – Addiction, anxiety and algorithms
Renowned Clinical Psychologist, author and founder of the Australian Institute or Human Wellness, Dr. Anastasia Hronis drops by Ouzo Talk for an in-depth discussion on addiction, anxiety, the online algorithms that social media feeds us, and mu...
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Season 4
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Episode 81
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1:25:21
Ouzo Shot #2 – Did you know there were Greek Popes?
Did you know there were Greek Popes? As the Catholic Church enters Conclave to elect their next leader, Ouzo Talk's Ouzo Shots explores the oddity of there being as many as 12 Greek Popes since the beginning of the Church which split in 1054 in...
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13:44
Mount Athos – relics, monasticism and mystique
Ouzo Talk journeys to the historic and holy peninsula of Mount Athos for episode 80 to discover the history, relics, Saints and mystique behind this unique monastic community. From the belt of the Virgin Mary and the hand of Mary Magdalene, to ...
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Season 4
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Episode 80
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1:38:07
Ouzo Shot #1 – The Scouse Greek Kostas Tsimikas wins the EPL
Time for a shot of Ouzo! The boys sit down with comedian and Football aficionado Anthony Locascio following Liverpool's EPL win with Thessaloniki's own, Kostas Tsimikas! Tune for this first 'short' form of Ouzo Talk. The boys discuss Tsimikas, ...
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Arthur Sinodinos – Trump, tariffs, the Howard years, gun control and Ambassadorship
Once considered one of the most powerful politicians in Australia, Arthur Sinodinos' (AO) career well and truly speaks for itself. From being one of former Prime Minister John Howard's closest advisors, to taking on the role of Ambassador to th...
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Season 4
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Episode 79
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1:15:30
Sooshi Mango – Greeks v Italians
The Italians have invaded Ouzo Talk! Comedy trio Sooshi Mango join Tom and Nick in The Distillery for an Ouzo-fuelled discussion that quickly goes South as the bottle begins to empty. From their family origins in Sicily, to their genuine love f...
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Season 4
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Episode 78
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2:05:31
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1821 – The Greek War of Independence with Peter Paroulakis
Ouzo Talk takes a deep-dive into 1821 and the Greek War of Independence. Tom and Nick are joined by author of the book The Greek War of Independence, Peter Paroulakis, to discuss this hugely significant moment in the history of not jus...
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Season 4
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Episode 77
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1:34:26
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Cypriot Smurf – comedian, Peter Kypri
Comedian and content creator, Peter Kypri, aka Cypriot Smurf returns to Ouzo Talk for another Ouzo-fuelled discussion... and this time he's brought a Cypriot guest with him! Also joining the boys as a last-minute addition from the bench is Soos...
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Season 4
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Episode 76
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1:54:17
