Podcasts

Stories about Greece, Greeks of the world and all things Greek including history, art, lifestyle, urban culture, current affairs and more.

George Kapiniaris Acropolis Now

Kapiniaris: We used to be the enemy

Growing up Greek in Australia in the sixties, seventies and eighties wasn’t always easy. But according to actor and comedian George Kapiniaris, comedies like Acropolis Now helped to change attitudes towards migrant families as they integrated.

Pater Maneas Santorini My Greek Odyssey

Maneas: Santorini More Than Just the Postcard Image

From the steep cliffs overlooking the deep blue of the caldera, the shining white houses and churches with blue doors and windows, coupled with that breathtaking sunset, it’s easy to see why Santorini has become the postcard image of Greece, and why shows like My Greek Odyssey feature it. But it’s so much more than that according to host of My Greek Odyssey, Peter Maneas.

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Georgallis – Greek Rugby League Built on Fight

Georgallis – Greek Rugby League Built on Fight

The Rugby League World Cup kicks off this October and for the first time ever, Greece will be there to take part with Greek-Australian NRL players set to feature. Greek Head Coach and North Queensland Cowboys Assistant Coach, Steve Georgallis, joined South Sydney Rabbitohs and Greek hooker, Peter Mamouzelos on the Ouzo Talk Podcast to talk about the historic tournament and the role their families have played in inspiring their involvement.

Living on the frontlines of Ukraine with Helen Zahos

Living on the frontlines of Ukraine with Helen Zahos

When Ukrainians began driving out of Kyiv and Mariupol at the beginning of the war with Russia, Greek-Australian humanitarian nurse, Helen Zahos, was driving in. Such is her commitment to helping those in need.

Anthony Quinn Zorba the Greek

How Anthony Quinn’s ‘Zorba’ Created a Culture

Speaking on the latest episode of the Ouzo Talk Podcast, Sydney University’s Sir Nicholas Laurantos Chair in Byzantine and Modern Greek Studies, Professor Vrasidas Karalis, explains how Quinn ‘created’ the character of Zorba for the 1964 Michael Cacoyannis film, Zorba the Greek.

Greek Australian comedian Ouzo Talk

How a Greek-Australian Comedian Saved Another… by Nearly Killing Him

Speaking to the Ouzo Talk podcast, the proud Greek-Italian-Australian candidly recalls the night that he ditched ‘ethnic comedy’, only for that decision to be brought into new perspective after nearly being run over… by another famous Greek-Australian comedian outside the club.

Greek businesses in August ouzo talk Aegean Airlines

Greek business owners: ‘This feels like August’

After recently returning from Greece, Ouzo Talk co-host Tom Skolarikis says that pent-up travel demand has led to a visible boom in early arrivals in Greece this summer – a trend that is being felt by businesses, many of whom are still looking for staff to be able to service the new early arrivals. Listen to the latest episode of the Ouzo Talk podcast.