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Ouzo Talk

Νίκος Αθανασίου, Θωμάς Σκουλαρίκης

Κοινωνία & Πολιτισμός Κωμωδία Μουσικές Συνεντεύξεις

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.

επεισόδια	76
διάρκεια	122 ώρες
συχνότητα	κάθε 2 εβδομάδες
επεισόδιο	πριν 4 ημέρες
ηλικία	περίπου 3 χρόνια
προσθήκη	πριν πάνω από 2 χρόνια

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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 keep their stomach's lined, this is the season finale to end them all! Which Tsipouro will triumph? Tune into find out!A huge thanks to all of our listeners...

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. Against every imaginable odd, the Greek Football team defied the odds, the pundits, the haters, and no less than four of the best teams in World Football,...

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 rates plus whole lot more, Mark provides his insights in another insightful discussion with Tom and Nick. This episode of the podcast is brought to you...

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 a host of other things – is never short of something to say, and when he speaks... we listen. From being a high profile advocate for the return of the...

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 Greece’s entry into WWII, leaving a profound mark on world history, as Greece’s resistance slowed Axis powers and inspired global hope. Special, expert guest Greek...

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 the highlight of any major Greek event, and in many ways borders on the spiritual for the dancer. Christos and Sophia share their decades worth of...

Ambassador 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, representing Greece to the world and everything in between, this is a fascinating insight into the life of Greece’s top-ranking diplomat in Australia.This...

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 an update on the vibrant Greek music scene, upcoming artists that he'll be bringing to Australia, his three decades in the industry and the upcoming release of his...

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! Angelo joined Tom and Nick in Sydney during season one of Ouzo Talk as part of his Australian tour – and he had the boys in stitches from the get-go....

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 and Nick in the Ouzo Talk studio to talk about the incredible life and legacy of Alexander the Great – one of history’s most influential figures. From the...

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 Nick are joined by returning guests Billy Cotsis and Panayiotis Diamadis to talk all things Olympics, from this year's opening ceremony in Paris, to the...

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? Many Balkan countries and nationalities claim the song – which in Greek is known as 'Apo Kseno Topo' – but its origin may go back much further than first...

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, sponge-diving, some genuinely bizarre foods plus a whole lot more! Looking for your next destination in Greece? Kalymnos just might be the ticket!This...

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 and cultural heritage, in a marriage of instruments and styles that draw inspiration from ancient Greece, right through to Smyrna in the early 20th...

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, to the real-world impact on people and families, this is a comprehensive look at the Cyprus issue as told through the eye of people who see the...

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 talk to people on the ground! Join the boys as they talk to event organisers, Ouzo Talk fans, family and more in what is surely one of the closest things...

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 conversation and banter improves with every bottle! Note: The views expressed in this episode are those of each individual and does not reflect the...

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 special traditions like fasting, baking tsourekia, painting red eggs, and going to church, to the more bizarre traditions of throwing large pottery over...

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 media, the now retired Arthur isn't short of a story. From bikies and cyber-crime, to drugs, murder and everything in between, this is a mandatory...

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 stops by the Ouzo Talk podcast. In a wide-ranging discussion, Tom and Nick have all their burning religious questions answered – many of which you'll know...