Greece at the Rugby League World Cup

Former NATO Supreme Allied Commander, US Admiral James Stavridis returns to Ouzo Talk with his new book, 2054 in tow. The Admiral discusses his latest effort, as well as answering questions about the future of the Cyprus issue, the US sale of F16s to Turkey and F35s to Greece, Tucker Carlson’s interview with Vladimir Putin, the war between Ukraine and Russia, as well as Israel, Palestine and the threat of World War 3.

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2024 Eurovision contestant and rising star, Silia Kapsis, joins Tom and Nick to talk about representing Cyprus at this year's competition in Sweden! At just 17 years of age, Australian-born Kapsis enters the world-renowned song-contest with the support of three nations behind her in the form of Cyprus, Greece and Australia. Silia talks about her song, Liar,  gives an insight into how she juggles performance with her schooling, and her pride for her triple-threat heritage. From impersonating Eurovision contestants in front of the TV for her family as a child, to now taking the stage herself, Silia is preparing to set the Eurovision Song Contest alight in 2024!

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From fierce warriors and freedom fighters sporting mullets, to the amazing flavours of the region, Ouzo Talk journeys to the rugged and historic region of Epirus with the help of special guest host, historian, Panayiotis Diamadis. Join the boys as they delve into the mystical landscapes, ancient traditions, savoury delights, musical notes and more that define Epirus. Make no mistake, the dramatic mountains match the dramatic stories about Souliotes, the Dance of Zalongo and so much more, so get ready to immerse yourself in this unique part of Greece, it's history and heritage.
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Tom and Nick sit down with Kristina, the creative mind behind the hugely popular Instagram page; Are You Even Greek?  By blending humour with tradition and nuance, the page has become a hub for celebrating Greek identity with viral memes, short history lessons, videos and more that people share with their friends, families and partners every day. Join in as the guys discuss Greek genealogy, history, social media and the growing success of the page that has fast-become a mainstay of the Greek community globally!

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The Wog Boy himself, Nick Giannopoulos, joins Tom and Nick to help kick off season 3 of Ouzo Talk! From the iconic comedies like Wogs Out of Work and Acropolis Now, to the phenomenon of the Wog Boy films, Nick's work holds an important place in the psyche of the Greek diaspora experience in Australia, but also globally. Nick takes us on a real journey and speaks at length about everything from dealing with racism in his early years, filming in his beloved Mykonos, but also about his new stage show Wog Life, which will by his own admission, be his last ever! Join the boys as they knock back Masticha and talk to the man who came to define a generation of Greeks with his comedy!

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Greek conceptual artists, Caroline Rovithi, joins Tom and Nick for our season two finale, and 50th episode of the podcast! Famed for creating colour-splashed, graphic pop art-inspired pieces with Greece as her main source of inspiration, Caroline inspires the boys with her story and her way incredibly optimistic way of looking at the world – and that’s before we even get to her art! Using traditional Greek symbols in her work, including images such as the Tsarouchia worn by the Presidential Guard, the Greek flag and many others, Caroline’s art is as unique as it is inspiring and patriotic. Caroline is a world-class artist whose works were even most recently displayed in New York as part of her exhibition; ‘Greece in New York’ in Manhattan between June and September of 2023.

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New Australian Ambassador to Greece, Her Excellency Alison Duncan, joins Ouzo Talk to discuss her new role in Athens. Alison talks all things Greek and Australia, including the most common things the Australian Embassy in Athens helps citizens with. From lost passports and the importance of travel insurance, to the diplomatic relationship between Greece and Australia, trade and travel, this is mandatory listening if you're interested in international relations. But it’s also a unique insight into what it takes to be a career diplomat working in a foreign country with a young family.

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Legendary Historian, Professor Paul Cartledge, joins Ouzo Talk for a personal lecture on the Ancient Greeks. When it comes to experts, few come close to the A.G. Leventis Senior Research Fellow of Clare College, Cambridge, and A.G. Leventis Professor of Greek Culture in the Faculty of Classics. Add in countless documentaries, books, lectures and more to his name, and there’s no doubt that there’s much you can learn from this now honorary Spartan Citizen. One thing’s certain when it comes to Paul:  2500 years from now, the world will still be learning about the Ancient Greeks through reading sources like Herodotus, Thucidides and Plutarch… but they’ll also be reading Paul Cartledge. If you’re an ancient history buff, or want to know why Ancient Greece still matters, this is the podcast for you.

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Legendary Greek-American actor, writer and standup comedian,  Basile, couldn't resist the chance to have a drink with Tom and Nick in The Distillery – despite having only just gotten off a plane! Back on Australian shores for his 'Blame it on the Greek' World Tour, Basile is ready and raring to go as he brings his unique brand of standup not just to Greek-Australians, but everyone! With a quickly-dwindling bottle of Mastiha in tow, Basile talks everything from his Greek heritage and comedy career, his love of the NFL and hockey, to an exciting announcement that will likely see his writing work hit big screens soon. There's plenty to laugh about as the boys exchange stories between mouthfuls of food and Mastiha. It's a must-listen for comedy fans!
 
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It’s ‘Mr Protathlima’ himself!! Legendary former AEK and Greece goalkeeper, Spiros Economopoulos, joins the boys in The Distillery to talk football! From playing cricket in Sydney as a child, to moving to Greece where he would discover his aptitude for playing in-goal, Spiro would experience a meteoric rise from playing for his local team in Akrata on gravel, to taking the field at Nea Filadelfia for AEK. He would go on to become an integral part of AEK’s 1989 Championship winning side, while also earning himself 12 caps for Greece at international level. Spiro also talks about the success of Tottenham’s new Greek-Australian Manager, Ange Postecoglou in the EPL, as well as the amazing success of The Matildas, in addition to his love affair with the yellow and black of AEK – the Club that gave him his shot! A must-listen for any football fan!

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