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 30 April 2026, with legendary Greek-Australian journalist, John Mangos. In this bulletin; the Australian Hellenic choir backs out of a joint performance with a Jewish Choir. French President Macron says “we’ll be there” to support Greece in its time of need. Police say Greeks continue to defy helmet laws… and OFI Crete FC takes an historic Greek Cup victory.
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’s tourism sector showing signs of strong momentum. Archbishop Makarios calls for services to be delivered only in Greek... and fireworks at Sydney Olympic’s Annual General meeting.
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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. From its humble beginnings rooted in the Australian Kytherian community to its evolution into a national voice for the Greek diaspora, Dimitra reflects on the publication’s rich history and enduring cultural significance. She shares personal insights into the legacy of her father, The...
Greek News Global – 16 April 2026 – Greece allegedly engaging in Police-sanctioned migrant pushbacks
Welcome to Greek News Global for 16 April 2026, with legendary Greek-Australian journalist, John Mangos. In this bulletin; Greek police accused of violently pushing migrants across the Turkish border. The 300 million euro Greek government farm subsidy scandal deepens. The Australian government restricts imports from Greece over foot and mouth disease. And Australia to face off against Greece in the world water polo championships.
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. The US and EU cheesed off over Feta... and Petrounias again, the lord of the rings.
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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 as a passion project has grown into a global search for the world’s best souvlaki... and you won't believe who has it!
Tom, Nick and Alex talk about how it all began, what makes a truly great souvlaki, and inadvertently start a war between Sydney or Melbourne! It’s a fun, flavour...
Welcome to Greek News Global for 2 April 2026, with legendary Greek-Australian journalist, John Mangos. In this Bulletin: Greece pays tribute to Marinella, an icon of Greek culture. Greek Easter to be strictly limited to religious sites, and Artemis launches to the moon.
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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...
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