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
151 episodes
Tom Panos – Interest rates, the cost of home ownership and the politics of property
Is it harder than ever to own a home in Australia? Can the RBA do anything otehr than raise interest rates? Auctioneer and real estate expert Tom Panos certainly thinks so. In a wide-ranging Ouzo Talk discussion, Tom unpacks the true cost of ho...
Greek News Global – 2 October 2026 – Greece stuns Germany
Welcome back to Greek News Global for 2 October 2026, with legendary Greek-Australian journalist, John Mangos. In this bulletin: UAE investment in Greece tops €4 billion. Cyprus and Israel close in on a gas agreement. A Historic Greek Orthodox ...
Greek News Global – 25 September 2026 – PM Mitsotakis meets PM Albanese at UN
Welcome back to Greek News Global for 25 September 2026, with legendary Greek-Australian journalist, John Mangos. In this bulletin; In this bulletin: Prime Minister Mitsotakis visits the United States to address the UN General assembly. Greece ...
Katerina Vrana – I nearly died (in) Malacca
“No, I’m not drunk… I haven’t been drinking with these boys. This is just how I talk now!” Greek comedian Katerina Vrana joins Ouzo Talk for a hilarious and deeply candid conversation about the life-changing illness that nearly killed her, and ...
Greek News Global – 18 September 2026 – Doctors in prison over Mazonakis' death
Welcome back to Greek News Global for 18 September 2026, with legendary Greek-Australian journalist, John Mangos. In this bulletin; Police charge two doctors over the death of singer, Mazonakis. Greek MEP loses parliamentary immunity. AHEPA mee...
Greek News Global – 11 September 2026 – Vale Mazonakis
Welcome back to Greek News Global for 4 September 2026, with legendary Greek-Australian journalist, John Mangos. In this bulletin; legendary Greek singer Mazonakis dead at 54. Money laundering ring busted by authorities. Counterfeit money disco...
Greek Summer 2026 wrap-up
The Greek Summer has now come and gone, and unsurprisingly, the boys have plenty of stories to tell! Tom and Nick were both in Greece this Summer – albeit at different times – with Nick joined by travelling buddies Theo Matsis and Christian Per...
Greek News Global – 4 September 2026 – Prometheus rises at Space X
Welcome back to Greek News Global for 4 September 2026, with legendary Greek-Australian journalist, John Mangos. In this bulletin; Prometheus set to rise at Space X. A rift between the current and former Greek Prime Minister. Tsipras unveils hi...
Greek News Global – 28 August 2026 – Greece-Turkey tensions in Aegean escalate
Welcome back to Greek News Global for 28 August 2026, with Tom Skolarikis. In this bulletin; A 21-year-old Greek Australian dies in a motorcycle crash on Kalymnos. Tensions between Greece and Turkey escalate. Greece moves closer to celebrating ...
Caroline Rovithi – Can Vegemite and Tsipouro mix?
Can Vegemite and Tsipouro mix? As easily as colours in a colour-pallet it turns out! During her recent tour of Australia, conceptual artist Caroline Rovithi joined the boys live in The Distillery for a deeper dive into her fascinating wo...
Greek News Global – 21 August 2026 – Turkey cuts of Kastellorizo
Welcome back to Greek News Global for 121 August 2026, with legendary Greek-Australian journalist, John Mangos. In this bulletin; Turkey cuts off Kastellorizo with newly announced maritime parks. Greece boils through heatwave. Pop queen Madonna...
Greek News Global – 14 August 2026 – Wildfires continue as Mitsotakis falls off bike
Welcome back to Greek News Global for 14 August 2026, with legendary Greek-Australian journalist, John Mangos. In this bulletin; wildfires continue to wreak havoc in Greece. Prime Minister Mitsotakis falls off his bike. 30 years since the murde...
Greek News Global – 7 August 2026 – Australian firefighting helicopter downed in Athens
Welcome back to Greek News Global for 7 August 2026, with legendary Greek-Australian journalist, John Mangos. In this bulletin; Australian firefighting helicopters involved in deadly crash outside Athens. Wildfires continue across the wider Att...
Greek News Global – 31 July 2026 – Nolan's Odyssey breaks records but opinion remains dividid
Welcome back to Greek News Global for 31 July 2026, with legendary Greek-Australian journalist, John Mangos. In this bulletin; Nolan’s Odyssey breaks box office records as opinions remain divided. The Greek government to launch an overseas vote...
Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey – Review with Professor Paul Cartledge
Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey brings Homer's immortal epic to the big screen in one of the most ambitious films of the decade. In this special Ouzo Talk review and discussion, we're joined by renowned Cambridge classicist and histori...
Justice Chrissa Loukas-Karlsson – Justice without borders
From the courtroom to The Hague, Greek-Australian, Her Honour Chrissa Loukas-Karlsson has built a remarkable legal career spanning more than four decades across Australia and the international stage.Joining Tom and Nick in The Distillery...
Greek News Global – 18 June 2026 – Turkey delays consideration of Blue Homeland
Welcome to Greek News Global for 18 June 2026, with legendary Greek-Australian journalist, John Mangos. In this bulletin; Turkey delays consideration of Blue Homeland, Prime Minister Mitsotakis flags cheaper fuel. Italy supports the return of t...
George Moulos: Entrepreneur, comedian, record breaker, history hunter and storyteller
Entrepreneur, comedian, content creator, Guinness World Record holder and self-confessed history enthusiast George Moulos joins Tom and Nick in The Distillery for a conversation that goes far beyond what you see on social media. From his Greek ...
Greek News Global – 12 June 2026 – Greek-Australian fugitive now facing extradition
Welcome to this edition of Greek News Global for 12 June 2026 with Tom Skolarikis. In this bulletin: Greek Australian fugitive arrested in Greece amid calls for extradition. Migrants rescued off the coast of Crete, Terrorism probe reveals suspe...
Greek News Global – 4 June 2026 – Turkey dealt a double blow in the Aegean.
Welcome to Greek News Global for 4 June 2026, with legendary Greek-Australian journalist, John Mangos. In this bulletin; the EU and Israel weigh in on Turkey’s Blue Homeland. Turkey dealt a blow on their Turkaegean campaign. Greek tensions with...
European Vacation – The ultimate guide to travelling to Greece in 2026
Planning a trip to Greece in 2026? In this episode of Ouzo Talk, Tom and Nick share their travel plans and practical advice for Australians heading to Greece. From choosing the best flight routes and avoiding Middle East transit hubs to explori...
Greek News Global – 28 May 2026 – Turkey says "there was never a firman" in Parthenon Marbles spat
Welcome to Greek News Global for 28 May 2026, with legendary Greek-Australian journalist, John Mangos. In this bulletin; Turkey tells the UK “there was never a firman for the Parthenon Marbles." Lupita Nyongo pushes back on Odyssey casting crit...
Greek News Global – 21 May 2026 – The Louvre's Parthenon Marbles set for a return
Welcome to Greek News Global for 21 May 2026, with legendary Greek-Australian journalist, John Mangos. In this bulletin; French Parthenon Marbles to be returned. PM Mitsotakis praises Greek-ANZAC connection. Greek cheese takes top global honour...
Paris Cockinos – Drone tech and death defying moments
Drones, robotics, entrepreneurship… and near death experiences? This week on Ouzo Talk Podcast, Tom and Nick sit down with Paris Cockinos, the founder of Sphere, for a conversation that goes from cutting-edge technology to some truly u...
Greek News Global - 14 May 2026 – Xi Jinping invokes Thucydides to Trump, and Metallica plays Zorba
Welcome to Greek News Global for 15 May 2026, with legendary Greek-Australian journalist, John Mangos. In this bulletin; Chinese President invokes Thucydides to Trump. Turkish media claiming half of Crete. Greece to repay debts earlier than exp...
