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
89 episodes
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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1:43:23
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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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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1:25:52
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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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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1:38:38
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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1:16:01
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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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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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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1:54:48
Helen Stamatakos – Pilates – the secret weapon of professional athletes
Greek-Australian Pilates expert, Helen Stamatakos, is the Pilates instructor to some of Australia’s most successful athletes. From the NRL, to the A League, Golf, Basketball and everything in between, Helen has made a name for herself ...
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Season 4
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Episode 75
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1:29:37
Byzantine Chant – the classical music of Greece, with Dimitris Koubaroulis
Ouzo Talk returns for season four with a deep-dive into the world of Byzantine Chant. With the help of Byzantine Chant expert Dimitris Koubaroulis, Tom and Nick have all their questions answered about this unique form of music, which while most...
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Season 4
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Episode 74
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1:27:31
Tsipouro – Season 3 Finale
Season three of Ouzo Talk comes to an end in a flurry of Tsipouro and meat, as the boys welcome back Stavros and Foti in pursuit of the world's best Tsipouro. Raki or Tsikoudia. With 20 bottles to choose from, plus piles of 'kontosouvli' to kee...
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Season 3
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Episode 73
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2:39:51
Euro 2004 with Zagorakis, Charisteas and Karagounis
Ouzo Talk celebrates 20 years since Greece's iconic Euro 2004 win with three legends of that squad in; Captain and Player of the Tournament, Theodoros Zagorakis, winning goal-scorer Angelos Charisteas, and the incomparable Giorgos Karagounis. A...
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Season 3
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Episode 72
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1:22:21
Mark Bouris – Trump, Interest Rates, Greek heritage and Project 100
Renowned Greek-Australian Podcaster, businessman, and TV personality Mark Bouris returns to Ouzo Talk to try share a tsipouro or two with the boys. From the Jake Paul, Mike Tyson fight, to the affects of Donald Trump's re-election and interest ...
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Season 3
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Episode 71
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2:01:41
Stephen Fry – A Philhellene’s guide to the Gods, Myths, Marbles, Heroes, and The Odyssey
Arguably the world's most renowned Philhellene, Stephen Fry, joins the Ouzo Talk family for a very special episode! The English actor, screenwriter, author, playwright, journalist, poet, comedian, television presenter and film director – among ...
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Season 3
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Episode 70
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1:35:12
Oxi Day – the birth certificate of the Greek Diaspora
Join us for a very special episode as we commemorate Oxi Day – the historic moment on October 28, 1940, when Greece famously defied Mussolini's ultimatum, shouting a resounding “No!” to fascist occupation. This act of defiance marked G...
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Season 3
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Episode 69
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1:36:18
Zeibekiko Dance
World-renowned dancer, choreographer and Zeibekiko expert, Christos Shakallis, joins the boys in the studio together with dance teacher and Zeibekiko Festival organiser, Sophia Ventouris, to talk all things Zeibekiko! This unique dance is often...
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Season 3
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Episode 68
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1:19:42
Greek Ambassador to Australia Stavros Venizelos
Greek Ambassador to Australia, His Excellency Stavros Venizelos drops by The Distillery to talk to Tom and Nick about all things Greek-Australian relations. From our cultural and historical commonalities, to tourism and trade opportunities, rep...
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Season 3
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Episode 67
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45:27
Greek Music, with DJ Krazy Kon
With 30 years of Greek music industry experience under his belt, Greek-Australian DJ, promoter and artist, DJ Krazy Kon is the authority on Greek music for all those in the diaspora. Kon drops by Ouzo Talk for the second time to give a...
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Season 3
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Episode 66
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1:30:49
Rewind – Angelo Tsarouchas
We revisit what has in many ways become an iconic Ouzo Talk chat with comedian, actor and writer, Angelo Tsarouchas! Ever wondered what it’d be like to have a stand-up comedian give you a private performance at home? This episode is your answer...
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Season 3
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2:04:08
Alexander The Great, with Professor Paul Cartledge
With the help of one of the world's foremost experts on ancient Greece, Ouzo Talk finally tackles Alexander The Great! Professor Paul Cartledge – A.G. Leventis Senior Research Fellow at Clare College, University of Cambridge rejoins Tom ...
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Season 3
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Episode 65
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