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Ouzo Talk The Ouzo Talk Podcast
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- Society & Culture
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5.0 • 39 Ratings
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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.
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Whose is this song?
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. Alfred L Vincent to the Distillery to discuss their latest book; Whose is This Song? Many Balkan countries and nationalities claim the song – which in Greek is known as 'Apo Kseno Topo' – but its origin may go back much further than first thought. With nationalism, uncertainty, conflicts and much more clouding the history of the tune, thi...
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Kalymnos
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 Karantonis from the Kalymnian Association of NSW, the boys take a journey through Kalymnian history, sponge-diving, some genuinely bizarre foods plus a whole lot more! Looking for your next destination in Greece? Kalymnos just might be the ticket!This episode of Ouzo Talk is proudly brought to you by The Kalymnian Association of NSW and The Greek ...
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Rebetika – The Bouzouki & the blues of Greece with Manolis Michalakis
Famed Bouzouki player Manolis Michalakis drops by Ouzo Talk to talk all things Rebetika and the instrument that has come to characterise the genre. Often referred to as 'the blues of Greece', Rebetika is an important part of Greece's musical and cultural heritage, in a marriage of instruments and styles that draw inspiration from ancient Greece, right through to Smyrna in the early 20th century. With the help of our resident Bouzouki expert, George Calopedos, the boys share a few drinks, play...
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Cyprus: 50 years since the invasion – with High Commissioner Antonis Sammoutis
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 Commissioner Stavros Nikolaou to talk all things Cyprus. From the circumstances that led to the conflict, to the real-world impact on people and families, this is a comprehensive look at the Cyprus issue as told through the eye of people who see the generational trauma first hand.This episode is brought to you by the great people at KST Buseshttps://www.k...
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LIVE from The Greek Festival of Sydney, Brighton
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 event, and with it being right in the boys' backyard it made sense that Ouzo Talk was on hand to talk to people on the ground! Join the boys as they talk to event organisers, Ouzo Talk fans, family and more in what is surely one of the closest things to a Greek 'Panigiri' that you can get.This episode of Ouzo Talk is proudly brought to you by:Kings...
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Ouzo
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 try an eye-watering 14 different bottles of ouzo in search of their personal favourite drop! The conversation and banter improves with every bottle! Note: The views expressed in this episode are those of each individual and does not reflect the views of the Ouzo Talk Podcast.Send us a Text Message. Support the Show.Email us at ouzotalk@outlook.com...
Customer Reviews
TOP SHELF!!
Absolutely top shelf stuff, from the drinks to more importantly the topics. Very informative, fun and good value. Keep up the top work boys!!!
Brilliant podcast
Funny and informative. I’ve learnt so much about my Greek heritage from the guests on Ouzo Talk. Highly recommended. Keep up the great work.
Fantastic podcast
Thanks for informing me on my Greek culture I’ve learned a lot