Ouzo Talk
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.
Episodes
Welcome to Greek News Global for 26 March 2026, with legendary Greek-Australian journalist, John Mangos. In this Bulletin: Orthodox Easter set to be disrupted by tensions in the Middle East. Transport of the ‘Holy Fire’ almost certain to be curtailed. Tourism to Greece surges despite travel warnings. The new free trade agreement deems ‘Feta’ Belongs to Greece.
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 debate in front of a packed live audience. This time, we focus on Greek identity and whether it's defined by faith – or whether it exists beyond the Church, with the motion being; 'Is Greek identity and Orthodoxy one and the same?'
Academics Dr Vasilis Adrahtas and Dr Vicki ...
Welcome to Greek News Global for 19 March 2026, with legendary Greek-Australian journalist, John Mangos. In this Bulletin; Greece rejects Trumps call for naval assistance, former NATO Chief urges Europe to put politics aside, Greek American wins Oscar, and an Iconic Greek restaurant to close after 70 years.
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Welcome to Greek News Global for 26 February 2026, with legendary Greek-Australian journalist, John Mangos. In this bulletin; the Middle East war further confuses Greece and Turkey’s complex relationship. Greece opens voluntary military service for women. Varoufakis says Greek support is no more than a show. And in sport, Antetokounmpo recognised by the EU.
In this episode of Ouzo Talk, former Greek Finance Minister, Yanis Varoufakis, shares the inside story of the Greek debt crisis, offering a candid look at the negotiations that shook Europe and reshaped Greece’s economy.
Varoufakis reflects on the decisions made during the crisis, openly acknowledging some mistakes, while explaining the political and economic pressures Greece faced at the height of the Eurozone turmoil.
The conversat...
Welcome to Greek News Global for 26 February 2026, with legendary Greek-Australian journalist, John Mangos. In this bulletin; chaos in the Middle East following provocation from Iran. An Iranian Commander threatens missile strikes on Cyprus. Athens responds by sending military support to Cyprus. And Stefanos Tsitsipas slides further down the tennis rankings.
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, as co-hosts Tom Skolarikis and Nick Athanassiou pause to reflect on the journey that brought the podcast to this extraordinary milestone, with special co-hosts Stavros Kazilieris and Foti Papoulis also joining in the celebration. Together, the team revisits how Ouzo Talk began – from...
Welcome to Greek News Global for 26 February 2026, with legendary Greek-Australian journalist, John Mangos. In this bulletin; Greek Prime Minister Mitsotakis locks in his visit to Australia. Turkey lashes out at Greece for its deal with American energy giant Chevron. A $1 million reward for information about the murder of a Greek singer in Melbourne. And Ange Postecoglou says his failure at Nottingham was all his own fault.
Welcome to Greek News Global for 19 February 2026, with legendary Greek-Australian journalist, John Mangos. In this bulletin; Germany points to Greece as a leader in European productivity, Greek troops to hit the ground in Gaza, four Greek beaches make the top 20 in the world, and Novak Djokovic says he "feels Greek" after relocating to Athens.
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 were controversially expelled from the National Rugby League. Taking on Rupert Murdoch, News Limited, and the NRL establishment, Nick was at the centre of one of the biggest legal and sporting battles in Australian history for which many thought (wrongly) there was no hope.
From his inc...
Welcome to Greek News Global for 12 February 2026, with legendary Greek-Australian journalist, John Mangos. In this bulletin; Prime Minister Mitsotakis calls on Turkey to remove threats, the island of Aegina declares a state of emergency, rents in Greece to be legally forced above the table, and nominations open for Greek Woman of the Year.
Welcome to Greek News Global on the Ouzo Talk Podcast channel with legendary Greek-Australian journalist, John Mangos. In our first bulletin; the final survivor of the PAOK supporter road crash returns to Greece. Greece’s curious connections to Jeffrey Epstein. Elon Musk criticises Christopher Nolan’s forthcoming film, The Odyssey. The Greek-American boy who took 36 years to return his book to the library, and much more from across...
Ouzo Talk returns for Season 5 with a huge premiere episode featuring Assistant Coach of Greece’s legendary Euro 2004 triumph, Ioannis Topalidis. In this exclusive conversation, Topalidis takes us inside one of football’s greatest underdog stories, sharing behind-the-scenes insights into Otto Rehhagel’s methods, the team’s unbreakable mentality, and the moments that defined Greece’s historic run to European glory. From tactical di...
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 lively conversation – that quickly descends the more beer is consumed – but that moves from iconic brands like Mythos, Fix and Alpha to the growing wave of independent craft breweries reshaping Greece’s beer scene. Find out how beer has found its place in Greek culture alongside wine ...
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 with the talented 18 year old spending 2025 in the prestigious F1 Academy, but in a sport dominated by cashed-up individuals, talent doesn't always reign supreme. Aiva joins Tom and Nick to discuss her meteoric rise through the ranks and the significant challenges that she faces ...
Fresh off her celebrated run at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival where she received the nomination for ‘Best Newcomer 2025’, Greek-Australian stand-up comedian, Elouise Eftos, joins Ouzo Talk for a drink and deep-dive into what drives ‘Australia’s first attractive comedian’. Make no mistake, Eftos is fully aware of how abrasive her style of comedy can come across to audiences, but if you find yourself offended by it, chances are you’v...
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 are the common questions on the lips of Greeks across the diaspora, and now, new Greek Consul General in Sydney, Giorgos Skemperis, sits down for the first time with Tom and Nick for an in-depth discussion about all this and more!
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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 World War II – the Greek Resistance with the help of renowned historian Spyridon Tsoutsoumpis. Although Greece fell to Axis forces in April 1941, its people refused to surrender. From remote mountain villages to occupied islands, ordinary Greeks including farmers, students, priests, women, and ...
The climate around the Parthenon Marbles debate has publicly continued to warm in the last two years, with both sides seemingly moving closer towards an agreement. But that may not be the full story according to long-time advocates for the return of the Marbles in David Hill and George Vardas. The pair join Ouzo Talk for our latest instalment on the Parthenon Marbles to discuss where discussions currently are between the UK Governm...
Cypriot MEP and YouTuber, Fidias Panayiotou, joins Tom and Nick for an in-depth discussion on his incredible and unlikely journey. Fidias has scaled the heights of YouTube fame with his viral videos – including his committed three month journey to hug Elon Musk and other celebrities. But his marriage of online fame with politics has arguably proven to be his greatest success to date. Join the boys for a drink as they connect for a ...
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