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Ouzo Talk

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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	59
διάρκεια	93 ώρες
συχνότητα	κάθε 2 εβδομάδες
επεισόδιο	πριν 4 ημέρες
ηλικία	πάνω από 2 χρόνια
προσθήκη	πριν σχεδόν 2 χρόνια

Helen Zahos – humanitarian nurse in Ukraine, Iraq, and Greece

Fresh from the front lines of the war in Ukraine, humanitarian nurse Helen Zahos joins Nick and Tom to talk about her first-hand experience. But Ukraine is far from being Helen’s first rodeo, having also volunteered in Iraq, in Greece during the Syrian refugee crisis, but also helping victims of the Bali bombing. Helen has put herself in the firing lines of some of the world’s most dangerous...

Ouzo Talk - Zorba the Greek - manuscript, movie & music

“Teach me to dance!” Professor Vrasidas Karalis of Sydney University, and renowned conductor/composer, George Ellis join the boys in the Distillery for a drink and a chat about one of – if not the most – iconic modern Greek texts, “Zorba the Greek”. From the original book by Nikos Kazantzakis, to the 1964 film starring Anthony Quinn, Alana Bates and Irene Pappas, to the incredible music of...

27 Ιουλ 2022

Ouzo Talk - Anthony Locascio

Stand-up comedian, Anthony Locascio, just couldn't resist having a drink with the Ouzo Talk boys. After some subtle peer-pressure, Anthony gives in and joins Tom and Nick in sharing a few beverages as the stories begin to flow. One of the rising stars of stand-up comedy in Australia, 'Entoni' - as he's lovingly referred to by his Nonno - talks about growing up as a Greek-Italian-Australian and...

12 Ιουλ 2022

Ouzo Talk - Back to Greece

After almost three years waiting, our man Tom finally breaks the shackles of Australia's lockdowns to fly back to Greece for the start of the European Summer... and he's back with plenty of stories to tell. From meeting 'The Greek Freak' Giannis Antetokounmpo and his brothers, to being interviewed on Rythmos 94.9 about Ouzo Talk, as well as taking in all the sights and sounds of Summer in...

13 Ιουν 2022

Ouzo Talk - Bouzouki legend Thanasis Polykandriotis

Ouzo Talk goes bi-lingual* for one episode as the boys welcome bouzouki legend, teacher, composer and recording artist, Thanasis Polykandriotis to The Distillery. From working with legends such as Stelios Kazantzidis, Manos Hatzidakis, Nana Mouschouri, Mikis Theodorakis and Stratos Dionysiou to name a few, Thanasi is rightly revered as one of the greats of Greek folk, classical and popular...

1 Ιουν 2022

Ouzo Talk - Greek Cuisine - Peter Conistis, Mary Politis & David Tsirekas

When it comes to Greek food, chef Peter Conistis of 'Alpha and Ploos', Mary Politis from 'Mary's Kouzina' and David Tsirekas are more than just experts. They're at the forefront of maintaining, extending and re-imagining our treasured cuisine. In true Greek fashion, the trio arrive at the Ouzo Talk Distillery with hands full of food and ready to talk about why Greek food is undeniably the best...

Ouzo Talk - The untold stories of WWII: Greece & the ANZACs

Ouzo Talk pauses to commemorate and remember the sacrifice of thousands of young men and women who put their lives on hold, or lost their lives in defence of their countries during WWII. For Greece, the losses were staggering – amounting to some 10% of the total male population. Alongside those Greeks, particularly in places like Crete and Lemnos, were the ANZACs – the Australia and New Zealand...

Trailer: Ouzo Talk - the podcast for the Greek diaspora

No matter where you are in the world, you’ll find Greeks, and where there’s Greeks, there’s friends enjoying a drink and talking about being Greek. Join Greek-Australians, Tom Skolarikis and Nick Athanassiou as they celebrate the things that connect us. From successful Greeks to important issues, and everything in between.Ouzo Talk is your ‘parea’. So pour yourself a drink, and join the boys as...

Ouzo Talk - Angelo Tsarouchas

Ever wondered what it’d be like to have a stand-up comedian give you a private performance at home? Time to find out! Comedian, actor and writer, Angelo Tsarouchas, joins Tom and Nick in Sydney during his latest Australian tour, and has the boys in stitches from the get-go. Covering everything from growing up Greek in Canada and his time as a travel agent, to becoming a comedian and actor and...

Ouzo Talk - Pankration. The UFC of Ancient Greece

Martial arts like Karate, Kung Fu, and Muay Thai might dominate popular culture, but did you know that Greece’s own Martial art pre-dates them all? Attributed to Hercules and Theseus in mythology, Pankration was one of the original Olympic sports, and original Mixed Martial Art, combining wrestling and boxing with chokes, locks and kicks into a single system that ended up permeating Ancient...

Ouzo Talk - A Greek Easter

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 the balcony and firing...

Ouzo Talk – Mary Coustas & Effie

Actor, comedian and writer Mary Coustas joins the Ouzo Talk boys for an in -depth chat about her new show at the Sydney Opera House, This is Personal. This is your chance to find out more about Mary's Greekness, her amazing career on screen and on stage, as well as her journey to motherhood. Admittedly, things seem to go well... until Effie crashes the party!From 'Wogs Out of Work' and...

Ouzo Talk - Conductor & Composer, George Ellis

If you don't know George Ellis, you only think you don’t know him, because chances are you’ve heard some of his work already. From the Olympic Games opening and closing ceremonies, NRL Grand Finals and the Davis Cup, to concerts of all styles across the globe, the hands of George Ellis have guided some of the world's greatest musicians in front of hundreds of thousands of people. He's also...

Ouzo Talk - My Greek Odyssey with Peter Maneas

Ever dreamed of sailing the Greek islands on a super yacht? Peter Maneas has been living out that dream as host of his very own TV series, My Greek Odyssey, taking viewers the world over along for the ride with him. Fresh from filming seasons five and six of the show, Peter drops by Ouzo Talk to talk about his modern day Odyssey - how the son of Kytherian migrants rose to being a successful...

Ouzo Talk - Greek Wines

If you haven’t tried a Greek wine, now’s the time. Tom and Nick sit down with avid wine collector, Nick Andriotakis, along with wine importer, Miloways’ Con Ipermachou to taste some of the best wines that Greece has on offer. From ‘Assyrtiko’, to ‘Ag Giorgitiko’ and everything in between, take a deep dive into the ancient art of wine making. The wines of France and Italy may be justifiably...

Ouzo Talk - The Parthenon Marbles

There's no more contentious issue in modern Greek history than that of the Parthenon Marbles. Stripped from the Parthenon atop Athens’ Acropolis under dubious circumstances by Lord Elgin while Greece was under occupation, the Marbles were irreversibly damaged by Elgin's team, before being shipped to the UK where they were eventually sold to The British Museum – the place where they now reside....

Ouzo Talk - Barbecues, Barbayianni and Souvla

There's nothing more Greek than standing around an open flame with a drink as hunks of meat turn on a rotisserie, and sizzle over charcoal. Join Tom and Nick in their quest to put on the perfect bbq and 'souvla', with the help of bbq makers Pete and Foti, as well as Greek/Cypriot bbq connoisseur, Steve. From meat and marinades, to charcoal and equipment, this is a must listen before your next...

Ouzo Talk - The Bouzouki

Pour yourself a drink and prepare to dance as Tom and Nick welcome their first guests in bouzouki repairer extraordinaire, Peter Apostolidis and bouzouki player/teacher George Calopedos, to discuss Greece's national instrument. From its history and impact, to what makes a good bouzouki, as well as a discussion on who the greatest makers and players of all time are, this is more than just a...

Ouzo Talk - Meet the boys

Meet Tom and Nick – your new drinking buddies and guides to all things Greek. In their first encounter, the boys trade stories ranging from the connection they have to their heritage, plus meeting Greeks during their travels in some very unlikely places.They also deep dive into the latest news on the Parthenon Marbles and UNESCO's calls for their return to Athens, plus the new defence pact...