Ouzo Talk

Greek News Global – 30 April 2026 – Australian Hellenic Choir backs out of performance with Jewish choir

30 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to Greek News Global for 30 April 2026, with legendary Greek-Australian journalist, John Mangos. In this bulletin; the Australian Hellenic cho...

Greek News Global – 24 April 2026 – Archbishop Makarios calls for services to be delivered only in Greek

24 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to Greek News Global for 24 April 2026, with Tom Skolarikis. In this Bulletin: Greece set to renew its defence agreement with France. Greece’...

100 years of The Greek Herald – with Dimitra Skalkos

22 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this special episode of Ouzo Talk, we sit down with Publisher of The Greek Herald, Dimitra Skalkos, to celebrate the masthead’s 100th anniversary...

Greek News Global – 16 April 2026 – Greece allegedly engaging in Police-sanctioned migrant pushbacks

16 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to Greek News Global for 16 April 2026, with legendary Greek-Australian journalist, John Mangos. In this bulletin; Greek police accused of vio...

Greek News Global – Easter Edition 2026

10 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to Greek News Global for 10 April 2026, with Tom Skolarikis. In this Bulletin: Greeks globally prepare for Easter. Lamb prices in Greece soar....

Souvlakination – Who really makes the world’s best souvlaki?

07 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Ouzo Talk, we sit down with the creator of the viral Instagram page Souvlakination, Alex Mylonas, direct from the UK. What started ...

Greek News Global – 2 April 2026 – Greece pays tribute to Marinella

02 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to Greek News Global for 2 April 2026, with legendary Greek-Australian journalist, John Mangos. In this Bulletin: Greece pays tribute to Marin...

Greek News Global – 26 March 2026 – Easter's Holy Fire under threat

26 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to Greek News Global for 26 March 2026, with legendary Greek-Australian journalist, John Mangos. In this Bulletin: Orthodox Easter set to be d...

DEBATE: Is Greek identity & Orthodoxy one and the same?

25 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Recorded live on Monday 16 March 2026 at The Brighton Sydney as part of the Greek Festival of Sydney, Ouzo Talk returns with its second in-person deba...

Greek News Global – 19 March 2026 – Greece rejects Trump's call for naval assistance

19 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to Greek News Global for 19 March 2026, with legendary Greek-Australian journalist, John Mangos. In this Bulletin; Greece rejects Trumps call ...

Greek News Global – 12 March 2026 – Middle East tensions confusing Greek-Turkish relations

12 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to Greek News Global for 26 February 2026, with legendary Greek-Australian journalist, John Mangos. In this bulletin; the Middle East war furt...

Yanis Varoufakis – From the Greek debt crisis to today’s global power struggles

11 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Ouzo Talk, former Greek Finance Minister, Yanis Varoufakis, shares the inside story of the Greek debt crisis, offering a candid loo...

Greek News Global – 4 March 2026 – War on Greece's doorstep

04 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to Greek News Global for 26 February 2026, with legendary Greek-Australian journalist, John Mangos. In this bulletin; chaos in the Middle East...

Episode 100 – A century of conversations!

03 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

One hundred episodes, countless stories... and more than a few glasses of ouzo along the way! Ouzo Talk raises the bat in this landmark 100th episode,...

Greek News Global – 26 February 2026

26 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to Greek News Global for 26 February 2026, with legendary Greek-Australian journalist, John Mangos. In this bulletin; Greek Prime Minister Mit...

Greek News Global – 19 February 2026

19 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to Greek News Global for 19 February 2026, with legendary Greek-Australian journalist, John Mangos. In this bulletin; Germany points to Greece...

Nick Pappas AM – The Cazzie who took on Murdoch... and won!

18 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The boys sit down with Nicholas Pappas AM – a proud Cazzie, and the man who helped lead the fight to reinstate the South Sydney Rabbitohs after they...

Greek News Global – 12 February 2026

12 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to Greek News Global for 12 February 2026, with legendary Greek-Australian journalist, John Mangos. In this bulletin; Prime Minister Mitsotaki...

Greek News Global – 5 February 2026

05 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to Greek News Global on the Ouzo Talk Podcast channel with legendary Greek-Australian journalist, John Mangos. In our first bulletin; the fina...

Ioannis Topalidis – The coach whisperer behind Greece's Euro 2004 victory

03 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Ouzo Talk returns for Season 5 with a huge premiere episode featuring Assistant Coach of Greece’s legendary Euro 2004 triumph,  Ioannis Topalidis. ...

Season #4 Finale – Greek Beer and banter withe boofheads!

22 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Season 4 finale of the Ouzo Talk Podcast raises a glass to Greek beer! Tom and Nick are joined by returning guest co-hosts Stavros and Foti for a...

Aiva Anagnostiadis – Formula 1 females at full throttle

03 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Could Greek-Australian racing driver Aiva Anagnostiadis become the first female Formula 1 driver to race in a Grand Prix? The path has been laid down ...

Elouise Eftos: Fembots, comedy and feminism with Australia’s first attractive comedian

26 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Fresh off her celebrated run at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival where she received the nomination for ‘Best Newcomer 2025’, Greek-Australian stand-u...

Greek passports, citizenship & military conscription, with Consul General Giorgos Skemperis

12 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How do you get a Greek passport, or citizenship? What are the rules for military service? How long does it take for everything to be finalised? These ...

The Greek Resistance – fighting, philotimo and the cost of freedom, with Spyros Tsoutsoumpis

27 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It’s Oxi Day, and Ouzo Talk again journey’s into Greece’s history with this spotlight on one of the most remarkable and complex chapters of Worl...

The Parthenon Marbles: Are things about to get legal?

15 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The climate around the Parthenon Marbles debate has publicly continued to warm in the last two years, with both sides seemingly moving closer towards ...

Fidias Panayiotou - The YouTuber who became an EU Politician

30 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Cypriot MEP and YouTuber, Fidias Panayiotou, joins Tom and Nick for an in-depth discussion on his incredible and unlikely journey. Fidias has scaled t...

John Mangos – Heritage, Headlines and Hellenism

17 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Pioneering veteran journalist, news presenter and anchorman, John Mangos, joins Tom and Nick for a long-awaited discussion over a glass (or two) of ou...

Victoria Hislop – Bestselling author of The Island. A British Philhellene... and Greek

03 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Victoria Hislop – bestselling British (and now Greek) author of the book and hit Greek TV Series The Island, joins the boys from her home in Crete t...

Pericles – The Golden Age of Athens with Professor Paul Cartledge

20 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Professor Paul Cartledge of Cambridge University returns to Ouzo Talk to dive into the life and legacy of Pericles – the visionary leader who guided...

Kosta Barbarouses – from Wellington to the World Cup

06 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

New Zealand All Whites star and new Western Sydney Wanderers recruit Kosta Barbarouses sits down with Tom and Nick to talk all things Football! From h...

Master Tempo & Thanasis Vasilakos – Bouzoukia, collabs and fusing musical styles

23 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Direct from Greece, the incredibly talented Master Tempo and Thanasis Vasilakos stopped by Ouzo Talk during their recent successful tour of Australia!...

Ouzo Shot #4 – Greek tourism booms as Jordan, Jenner, Antetokounmpo and IShowSpeed holiday in Greece

16 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Greek tourism is booming, and it’s not hard to see why when global stars like Michael Jordan, Kylie Jenner, Giannis Antetokounmpo, and even YouTuber...

George Calombaris - the invention and reinvention of a chef, entrepreneur, and Greek

09 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Ouzo Talk Podcast sits down with acclaimed chef and entrepreneur, George Calombaris, for a candid conversation about his journey of invention and ...

Anthony Locascio returns – Comedy, New York and the Mafia

25 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Greek-Italian-Australian stand-up comedian, Anthony Locascio, returns to Ouzo Talk… and boy have things have changed! With shows in Canada and the U...

Crete – The land of cheese & honey, Zeus & the Lyra

11 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ouzo Talk finally journeys to Crete with the help of some of our most prominent Cretan friends! From the food nous of Mary Politis (aka Mary's Ko...

DEBATE: Is the Greek language essential to our Greek Identity?

28 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Can you be Greek if you don't speak the language? Are you more Greek if you can? In an Ouzo Talk first, these questions are debated by some of th...

Ouzo Shot #3 – Ange Postecoglou leads Tottenham to Europa League glory

22 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In Ange we trust! Tom and Nick are joined by the voice of Australian Football, Andy Paschalidis, along with resident football tragic and comedian Anth...

Dr. Anastasia Hronis – Addiction, anxiety and algorithms

14 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Renowned Clinical Psychologist, author and founder of the Australian Institute or Human Wellness, Dr. Anastasia Hronis drops by Ouzo Talk for an in-de...

Ouzo Shot #2 – Did you know there were Greek Popes?

07 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know there were Greek Popes? As the Catholic Church enters Conclave to elect their next leader, Ouzo Talk's Ouzo Shots explores the oddit...

Mount Athos – relics, monasticism and mystique

30 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ouzo Talk journeys to the historic and holy peninsula of Mount Athos for episode 80 to discover the history, relics, Saints and mystique behind this u...

Ouzo Shot #1 – The Scouse Greek Kostas Tsimikas wins the EPL

28 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Time for a shot of Ouzo! The boys sit down with comedian and Football aficionado Anthony Locascio following Liverpool's EPL win with Thessaloniki...

Arthur Sinodinos – Trump, tariffs, the Howard years, gun control and Ambassadorship

16 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Once considered one of the most powerful politicians in Australia, Arthur Sinodinos' (AO) career well and truly speaks for itself. From being one...

Sooshi Mango – Greeks v Italians

02 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Italians have invaded Ouzo Talk! Comedy trio Sooshi Mango join Tom and Nick in The Distillery for an Ouzo-fuelled discussion that quickly goes Sou...

1821 – The Greek War of Independence with Peter Paroulakis

19 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ouzo Talk takes a deep-dive into 1821 and the Greek War of Independence. Tom and Nick are joined by author of the book The Greek War of Independence, ...

Cypriot Smurf – comedian, Peter Kypri

05 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Comedian and content creator, Peter Kypri, aka Cypriot Smurf returns to Ouzo Talk for another Ouzo-fuelled discussion... and this time he's broug...

Helen Stamatakos – Pilates – the secret weapon of professional athletes

18 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Greek-Australian Pilates expert, Helen Stamatakos, is the Pilates instructor to some of Australia’s most successful athletes. From the NRL, to the A...

Byzantine Chant – the classical music of Greece, with Dimitris Koubaroulis

05 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ouzo Talk returns for season four with a deep-dive into the world of Byzantine Chant. With the help of Byzantine Chant expert Dimitris Koubaroulis, To...

Tsipouro – Season 3 Finale

18 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 b...

Euro 2004 with Zagorakis, Charisteas and Karagounis

05 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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, Theo...

Mark Bouris – Trump, Interest Rates, Greek heritage and Project 100

27 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Renowned Greek-Australian Podcaster, businessman, and TV personality Mark Bouris returns to Ouzo Talk to try share a tsipouro or two with the boys. Fr...

Stephen Fry – A Philhellene’s guide to the Gods, Myths, Marbles, Heroes, and The Odyssey

13 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Arguably the world's most renowned Philhellene, Stephen Fry, joins the Ouzo Talk family for a very special episode! The English actor, screenwrit...

Oxi Day – the birth certificate of the Greek Diaspora

28 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Zeibekiko Dance

16 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

World-renowned dancer, choreographer and Zeibekiko expert, Christos Shakallis, joins the boys in the studio together with dance teacher and Zeibekiko ...

Greek Ambassador to Australia Stavros Venizelos

02 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Greek Ambassador to Australia, His Excellency Stavros Venizelos drops by The Distillery to talk to Tom and Nick about all things Greek-Australian rela...

Greek Music, with DJ Krazy Kon

18 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 musi...

Rewind – Angelo Tsarouchas

04 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Alexander The Great, with Professor Paul Cartledge

21 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

With the help of one of the world's foremost experts on ancient Greece, Ouzo Talk finally tackles Alexander The Great! Professor Paul Cartledge –...

The Olympics

07 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 s...

Whose is this song?

24 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Kalymnos

10 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 Kar...

Rebetika – The Bouzouki & the blues of Greece with Manolis Michalakis

26 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Famed Bouzouki player Manolis Michalakis drops by Ouzo Talk to talk all things Rebetika and the instrument that has come to characterise the genre. Of...

Cyprus: 50 years since the invasion – with High Commissioner Antonis Sammoutis

12 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 Commissi...

LIVE from The Greek Festival of Sydney, Brighton

29 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 eve...

Ouzo

15 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 tr...

Rewind – A Greek Easter

01 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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...

True Crime – Arthur Katsogiannis

10 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Former senior NSW Police Officer Arthur Katsogiannis joins Ouzo Talk to discuss all things true crime. Having begun and led strike forces, high profil...

The Bible, Greece and Christianity

27 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Admiral Stavridis – Cyprus, Putin & WW3

13 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Silia Kapsis – Eurovision 2024

28 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

2024 Eurovision contestant and rising star, Silia Kapsis, joins Tom and Nick to talk about representing Cyprus at this year's competition in Swed...

Epirus – Mullets, Pites & Klarina

14 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

From fierce warriors and freedom fighters sporting mullets, to the amazing flavours of the region, Ouzo Talk journeys to the rugged and historic regio...

Are You Even Greek?

31 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Tom and Nick sit down with Kristina, the creative mind behind the hugely popular Instagram page; Are You Even Greek?  By blending humour with traditi...

Nick Giannopoulos

17 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Season 2 Finale: Artist Caroline Rovithi

13 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Greek conceptual artists, Caroline Rovithi, joins Tom and Nick for our season two finale, and 50th episode of the podcast! Famed for creating colour-s...

Ambassador to Greece Alison Duncan

29 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

New Australian Ambassador to Greece, Her Excellency Alison Duncan, joins Ouzo Talk to discuss her new role in Athens. Alison talks all things Greek an...

Professor Paul Cartledge – Ancient Greece

15 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Legendary Historian, Professor Paul Cartledge, joins Ouzo Talk for a personal lecture on the Ancient Greeks. When it comes to experts, few come close ...

Basile Katsikis

01 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Legendary Greek-American actor, writer and standup comedian,  Basile, couldn't resist the chance to have a drink with Tom and Nick in The Distil...

AEK & Greece Goalkeeper Spiros Economopoulos

18 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It’s ‘Mr Protathlima’ himself!! Legendary former AEK and Greece goalkeeper, Spiros Economopoulos, joins the boys in The Distillery to talk footb...

Tony Nikolakopoulos – Actor, Writer, Director

04 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Actor, writer, director and producer Tony Nikolakopoulos joins Tom and Nick in The Distillery to talk about his amazing body of work, including his up...

Olympic Airways

20 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ouzo Talk salutes Greece’s iconic national airline; Olympic Airways. From secret FBI investigations into owner, Aristotle Onassis, to conspiracy the...

Ouzo Talk does Greek Summer

06 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The boys are back! After speaking about going to Greece together for years, Tom and Nick finally met up in Greece for the very first time, and true to...

The Greek Genocide – from the Minoans to the Pontians, with Panayiotis Diamadis

12 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What do the Minoans, Hagia Sophia, the Pontians, ‘Baboula’, the Ottomans and the croissant all have in common? Not much on face value, but they al...

The Greek diaspora through the lens of Effy Alexakis and Leonard Janiszewski

28 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Photographer, Effy Alexakis, and historian, Leonard Janiszewski, have in many ways become the dynamic duo of documenting the experience of the Greek d...

Cypriot Smurf

14 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Peter Kypri – aka Cypriot Smurf – joins Tom and Nick in The Distillery during his recent Australian standup tour! Since 2015, chances are that one...

Larry Papadopoulos & Peter Manesis – exercise, training & coaching

31 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Former fighters Larry Papadopoulos and Peter Manesis have come a long way since their respective times in the professional wrestling and boxing rings....

The Greek Holocaust with Dr Leon Saltiel

17 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The city of Thessaloniki may be known as one of Greece's most scenic, waterfront cities, but go back to WWII, and it played stage to the deportat...

George 'Ferocious' Kambosos

03 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

World Champion boxer, George ‘Ferocious’ Kambosos drops by The Distillery to talk to Tom and Nick as he prepares to mount a fresh assault on the b...

The Gyros Queen

19 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What makes the perfect gyro? Do you have mustard, mayo, or ‘saltsa’ on yours, or is that all sacrilege?  One thing’s for sure, everyone’s an ...

The Chosen's George Xanthis

05 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

He may keep on-screen company with some of the holiest figures in Christianity, but Greek-Australian actor, George Xanthis from 'The Chosen'...

Peter Economides – Rebranding Greece

22 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Legendary brand strategist, Peter Economides, stops by Ouzo Talk to talk all things brand with Tom and Nick! From his beginnings growing up in a Greek...

George Paxinos – the Greek who mapped the human brain

08 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

He has identified and named more areas of the brain than anyone in history. His book; ‘The Rat Brain in Stereotaxic Coordinates’ is the most cited...

NATO Supreme Allied Commander – Admiral James Stavridis USA

21 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Former NATO chief, Admiral James Stavridis, joins Tom and Nick for an important discussion about the current state of the world, including tensions be...

Defying the British Museum to scan the Parthenon Marbles

08 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

They asked for permission. Permission was denied... but they did it anyway. That’s the predicament that Founder and Executive Director of the Instit...

DJ Krazy Kon – promoting Greek music internationally

25 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If you love Greek music, there's no better guide than DJ Krazy Kon! An internationally acclaimed DJ, Producer & Event Promoter, DJ Krazy Kon ...

Greek Citizenship, military service, passports & property, with Consul General Yiannis Mallikourtis

11 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

New Greek Consul General Yiannis Mallikourtis joins Tom and Nick to kick-off season two of Ouzo Talk! Whether you're looking to get your Greek Ci...

Season Finale - LIVE from Rose Bay

21 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It's the end of season one, and to celebrate, for the very first time Tom and Nick are in front of a live audience at Sydney's St George Chu...

Kate Forsyth and The Crimson Thread

07 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Award winning author, poet, and storyteller, Dr Kate Forsyth drops into The Distillery to talk about her latest novel; The Crimson Thread. Set in Cre...

The World Game with Andy Paschalidis

23 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Legendary football (soccer) commentator Andy Paschalidis drops into The Distillery to talk all things world football as well as his amazing charity: H...

The Greeks of Calabria with Billy Cotsis

09 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Greeks are well and truly everywhere, and few people know this better than writer, documentary filmmaker and Greek raconteur, Billy Cotsis. Billy join...

Mark Bouris

26 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

You may know Mark Bouris as the founder and chairman of Wizard Home Loans and Yellow Brick Road. You might equally know him as the host of The Apprent...