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
81 episodes
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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1:56:02
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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1:30:51
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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1:28:45
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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2:41:05
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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1:23:35
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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2:02:55
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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1:36:26
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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1:37:32
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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1:20:56
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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46:41
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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1:32:04
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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2:05:22
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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1:37:01
The Olympics
The Olympics are arguably one of Greece's greatest contributions to the world, but in this day and age, is it viable for them to continue to be shared around with other host countries? Should the Games go back to Greece permanently? Tom and Nic...
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Season 3
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Episode 64
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1:37:51
Whose is this song?
Is it Greek? Is it Turkish? Is it Romanian? Bulgarian? Debate runs high as the boys welcome academics and writers, Eleni Eleftherias Kostakidis and Dr. Alfred L Vincent to the Distillery to discuss their latest book; Whose is This Song...
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Season 3
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Episode 63
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Kalymnos
Ouzo Talk continues its' Greek Island series by taking a quick trip over to the island of Kalymnos. With the help of Michael Melas and George Karantonis from the Kalymnian Association of NSW, the boys take a journey through Kalymnian history, s...
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Season 3
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Episode 62
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1:51:32
Rebetika – The Bouzouki & the blues of Greece with Manolis Michalakis
Famed Bouzouki player Manolis Michalakis drops by Ouzo Talk to talk all things Rebetika and the instrument that has come to characterise the genre. Often referred to as 'the blues of Greece', Rebetika is an important part of Greece's musical an...
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Season 3
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Episode 61
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1:31:14
Cyprus: 50 years since the invasion – with High Commissioner Antonis Sammoutis
It’s been 50 years since the invasion of Cyprus, so the boys enlist the help of Cypriot High Commissioner Antonis Sammoutis and Deputy High Commissioner Stavros Nikolaou to talk all things Cyprus. From the circumstances that led to the conflict...
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Season 3
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Episode 60
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1:41:05
LIVE from The Greek Festival of Sydney, Brighton
Ouzo Talk goes live from the Greek Festival of Sydney in Brighton. Over two decades have passed since Brighton Le Sands played host to this iconic event, and with it being right in the boys' backyard it made sense that Ouzo Talk was on hand to ...
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Season 3
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Episode 59
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1:53:39
Ouzo
After three seasons, the boys finally bite the bullet and dedicate a full episode to Ouzo! With the help of some returning special guests, the boys try an eye-watering 14 different bottles of ouzo in search of their personal favourite drop! The...
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Season 3
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Episode 58
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2:36:41
Rewind – A Greek Easter
Let's rewind the clock! Join Nick and Tom as they walk you through what it takes to have a very Greek Easter. No single annual event on any Greek family’s calendar comes close to the size and spectacle of this annual religious event. From the s...
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True Crime – Arthur Katsogiannis
Former senior NSW Police Officer Arthur Katsogiannis joins Ouzo Talk to discuss all things true crime. Having begun and led strike forces, high profile investigations as well as being A public face for the NSW Police in front of the Australian ...
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Season 3
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Episode 57
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1:46:18
The Bible, Greece and Christianity
How did Christianity make it to Greece? Were there Greeks in The Bible? Did Jesus speak Greek? Why did the Catholics and Orthodox split? These are all important questions answered by Academic and devout Christian, Dr Vassilis Adrahtas as he sto...
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Season 3
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Episode 56
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1:47:35
