The ES Alumni Podcast
Welcome to "Alumni Voices," the podcast where we dive into the fascinating journeys of graduates from the English School in Nicosia. Join us as we explore the diverse careers, unique experiences, and personal stories of our esteemed alumni. Each episode offers insights and inspiration, connecting you with a vibrant community of achievers who have made their mark around the world. Tune in to "Alumni Voices" and discover how the English School has shaped the lives and successes of its graduates.
Podcasting since 2024 • 10 episodes
The ES Alumni Podcast
Latest Episodes
From Head Boy to Future Engineer, Constantinos Nearchou ESL25
In this alumni podcast episode, Constantinos Nearchou, the recent Head Boy of the English School Nicosia (ESL), shares his transformative high school journey. From an intense head boy campaign to organising a charity concert featuring a Greek s...
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44:05
"The Art of Resilience: Stefanos Famakas on Media, Family, and Overcoming Alcoholism"
Stefanos Famakas, a TV producer and director with 31 years at CyBC, discussed his career, including producing the award-winning film "Sunrise in Kimmeria" with his brother Simon. He shared his experience directing Pope Benedict's 2010 visit, hi...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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1:19:15
From English School to The Guardian: Eleni Courea's Journalism Journey
Eleni Courea, a 2013 graduate of the English School, Nicosia, discussed her journey from studying politics at Cambridge to becoming a political correspondent for The Guardian. She highlighted her initial struggles, including numerous rejections...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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33:00
War, Truth & Journalism: Constandinos Tsindas takes us on A Reporter’s Journey
Join us for an exclusive interview with Constantinos Tsindas, a 1991 graduate of the English School and an international journalist for CyBC. With a career spanning major global events—from the Yugoslav War to 9/11—Constandinos shares his insig...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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56:21
From speech therapy to symphonic music: Andreas Iacovides on a lifelong love of music and a broadcasting career
In this episode of the Alumni Voices Podcast we sit down with Andreas Iacovides, Class of 1978, a retired classical music producer, editor, and radio presenter, to discuss his inspiring journey from an academic upbringing to a fulfilling creati...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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54:33