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June 14, 2023 Cypriot Smurf
Peter Kypri – aka Cypriot Smurf – joins Tom and Nick in The Distillery during his recent Australian standup tour! Since 2015, chances are that one of Peter's viral videos using his alter ego; Souvlakis, have popped up in your social media feed, as he celebrates and takes the piss out of his unique Cypriot character. With bottles of a Cypriot Whiskey in tow, the laughs come thick and fast as Peter tells the story of his journey to Australia, how Souvlakis was born and everything in between.
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1 hr 7 min
May 31, 2023 Larry Papadopoulos & Peter Manesis – exercise, training & coaching
Former fighters Larry Papadopoulos and Peter Manesis have come a long way since their respective times in the professional wrestling and boxing rings. Since retiring from their sports, the proud Greek-Australians have used their skills and knowledge to shape both the next generation of kids, as well as aspiring and professional athletes and sporting teams including in Rugby League, Rugby Unions, Aussie Rules and more. With their Greek heritage helping to inspire them along the way, both Larry and Peter have become go-to authorities on health and fitness, in many ways eclipsing their glittering careers in the ring. The pair stop by The Distillery to tell their story to Tom and Nick, while covering everything from how to train, inspire, and motivate those looking to achieve their own health and wellbeing goals. Throw in some inside Rugby League talk for good measure, and this is mandatory listening!
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1 hr 44 min
May 17, 2023 The Greek Holocaust with Dr Leon Saltiel
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 deportation of thousands of local Greek Jews to places like Auschwitz, where the majority would ultimately lose their lives. Author, historian, Director of Diplomacy, Representative at UN Geneva and UNESCO, and Coordinator on Countering Antisemitism for the World Jewish Congress. Dr Leon Saltiel joins Ouzo Talk to tell the all-important story in a revealing and insightful episode. From heavy moments of despair, to rare glimmers of hope and heroism, this is an insight into what was once a thriving Jewish community in Greece and Thessaloniki during the world's greatest conflict.

This episode is proudly brought to you by Meet The Greek Restaurant: https://www.meetthegreek.com.au/

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1 hr 18 min
May 03, 2023 George 'Ferocious' Kambosos
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 boxing world to reclaim the lightweight World Championship. By his own admission, Kambosos has been quiet since losing his five belts to Devin Haney. But don’t let the silence fool you. The proud Greek-Australian boxer has been lurking in the shadows, plotting and preparing for a return – and if his training videos on social media are anything to go by… beware the ‘Second Coming’. Kambosos dives deep into his Greek heritage and his connection to his Spartan roots, while also recounting in tiny detail, his now legendary fight with Teofimo Lopez, where he was crowned World Champion. From the build-up and the bad blood, to the victory, and the fallout, this is a story that’s now etched in the hearts and minds of the Greek diaspora, which has fast-become folklore. But it’s only the first part of the Kambosos story. The best is yet to come. Tune in to the episode to hear why.

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1 hr 20 min
April 19, 2023 The Gyros Queen
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 expert when it comes to Greece’s most recognisable street food… but not like Kelly Roditis – AKA The Gyros Queen. What started as a simple joke by the Greek-born Roditis on Instagram after literally overdosing on gyro in Athens, has transformed into real advocacy for Greek cuisine. Kelly stops by Ouzo Talk bearing gifts for Tom and Nick, as they cover all the spiciest, savoury issues in the world of gyro, Greek street food, and social media. Join Kelly and the boys as they take on all these topics on more in a discussion that doesn’t quite go the way you might think!
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1 hr 29 min
April 05, 2023 The Chosen's George Xanthis
He may keep on-screen company with some of the holiest figures in Christianity, but Greek-Australian actor, George Xanthis from 'The Chosen', joins the ranks of the laity in the latest episode of Ouzo Talk. Playing the Apostle John on the acclaimed series (season one now available on Netflix), Xanthis career is reaching new heights as the show looks toward gaining 1 billion streams. In a wide-ranging discussion, Tom, Nick and George talk about his early life, acting, auditioning, and what Greek inspired film projects he would love to be a part of, plus much more.

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2 hr 7 min
March 22, 2023 Peter Economides – Rebranding Greece
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 family in South Africa, to scaling the heights of brand, marketing and advertising, Peter is one of Greece’s – and the diaspora’s – great minds. Famed for (among other things), working on Apple’s Think Different campaign, where he worked directly with Steve Jobs, Peter has gone on to do amazing things for brands including; Audi, Campari, Coca-Cola, Citibank, Gillette, Heineken, Levi’s, Nestlé and Unilever among many others. His 2011 presentation, ‘Rebranding Greece’ is also a pivotal moment in the Greek economic crisis, providing a vision for how Greece could find a path out of the doldrums. Whether you’re looking to begin your own startup, or need inspiration to rebrand your business, Peter’s the man to listen to!
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1 hr 20 min
March 08, 2023 George Paxinos – the Greek who mapped the human brain
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 in neuroscience, and the third most cited science book of all time. Now, famed Neuroscientist and Greek, George Paxinos, joins Tom and Nick in the Distillery for a discussion that doesn’t quite go the way you might expect. While science and the brain may dominate proceedings, the Order of Australia recipient and author also covers the future of contact sports, climate change, misinformation and much, much more in a discussion that crosses the line from science into philosophy. George studied at Berkeley, McGill and Yale and is Professor of Medical Sciences at Neuroscience Research Australia (NEURA) and The University of New South Wales, Sydney.

Find out more about George Paxinos and his book, 'A River Divided': https://www.georgepaxinos.com.au/#about
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1 hr 54 min
February 21, 2023 NATO Supreme Allied Commander – Admiral James Stavridis USA
Former NATO chief, Admiral James Stavridis, joins Tom and Nick for an important discussion about the current state of the world, including tensions between Greece and Turkey (Turkyie), Russia and Ukraine, as well as the USA and China,. Having led the NATO Alliance with responsibility for Afghanistan, Libya, the Balkans, Syria, counter piracy, and cyber security, capping off a 37 year military career in the US Navy, Stavridis is far more than just an expert. He was vetted for Vice President by Hillary Clinton as part of her 2016 Presidential campaign, but was also offered a cabinet position in the Trump Administration in a sign of the high esteem he is held in on both sides of US politics. He's a Bloomberg opinion columnist, a contributing editor for TIME Magazine, and Chief International Security Analyst for NBC News. A survivor of the 9/11 attack on The Pentagon, this descendant of refugees from Smyrna has seen plenty during his time, and has made a real-world impact on international relations and has published many books, including his latest: To Risk It All – Nine Conflicts and the Crucible of Decision. A must-listen for all Greeks of the diaspora.

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47 min
February 08, 2023 Defying the British Museum to scan the Parthenon Marbles
They asked for permission. Permission was denied... but they did it anyway. That’s the predicament that Founder and Executive Director of the Institute for Digital Archaeology, Roger Michel, and Director of Technology, Alexy Karenowska found themselves in during 2022. Believing strongly that the British Museum didn’t have the right to deny their request to scan the Parthenon Marbles, both Roger and Alexy hatched a plan to scan the Marbles anyway, using only smartphones and iPads, and in full view of Museum staff. Not only did they manage to do it, the resulting copy of the Selene Horse in Pentelic Marble is an incredible example of what can be done by digital archaeologists, and the challenges it poses to traditional museums, committed to maintaining their collections. Roger and Alexy join Tom and Nick to re-tell the story, and discuss the 200+ year dispute between the UK and Greece, including the loud calls for the restitution of the Marbles to Athens.
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1 hr 43 min

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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…