As Nick Giannopoulos, the pioneer of ethnic humour, prepares to bow out of the spotlight,…
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Speaking on the latest episode of Ouzo Talk, former AEK and Greece goalkeeper, Spiros Economopoulos tells how he learnt his trade as a goalkeeper… by playing wicket-keeper.
George Kambosos Jr has begun his journey back to reclaim the Lightweight WorldBoxing Championship, and…
When rising Greek-Australian actor George Xanthis auditioned for a role on The Chosen, it wasn’t for…
For legendary brand strategist Peter Economides, the ancient teachings of Aristotle don’t just belong in philosophy text books, but in modern-day brand and marketing ones as well – and his time working with Steve Jobs at Apple, proves it.
Admiral James Stavridis, who led the NATO alliance between 2009-2013 and now serves as Chief International Security Analyst for NBC News, speaks on the latest episode of the Ouzo Talk Podcast.
Founder and Director of the Institute for Digital Archaeology, Roger Michel, says that the British Museum is well-behind the times when it comes to their Parthenon Marbles display, and the Institute’s Selene Horse proves it.
As Greece prepares to go to the polls, Greeks of the diaspora will get their…
The New Consul General of Greece in Sydney, Yannis Mallikourtis, has warned that many unforeseen…
Legendary football commentator and CEO/Founder of the Heartbeat of Football charity, Andy Paschalidis, has warned that fatal on-field cardiac arrests have sharply risen since COVID, prompting FIFA – football’s governing body – to take action with a stark warning.
Speaking on the latest episode of the Ouzo Talk Podcast, Mark Bouris recalled a recent trip to Greece that saw him uncover the reality of just how poor his father was growing up in a village in the Peloponnese during WWII.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Ask any non-Greek to name a Greek dish, and Moussaka will inevitably be in the…
For Greek-Australian conductor and composer, George Ellis, there aren’t too many accomplishments that come close to plying his trade at the Opening Ceremony of the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games – and it’s not hard to understand why as he retells his story on the Ouzo Talk podcast.
