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January 25, 2023 DJ Krazy Kon – promoting Greek music internationally
If you love Greek music, there's no better guide than DJ Krazy Kon! An internationally acclaimed DJ, Producer & Event Promoter, DJ Krazy Kon joins Tom and Nick in The Distillery to talk Greek music, his career promoting it internationally and what's next to be conquered. Krazy Kon's work has undoubtedly helped introduce hundreds of thousands – if not millions – of Greeks in the diaspora to all the latest music coming out of Greece every year, thanks to his now iconic GREECE MIX CDs. Always with a finger on the music pulse, and with a view to creating an experience for Greeks globally, Kon is an advocate for Greek music internationally. He's also a promoter who has brought the likes of Knockout, Christos Dantis, Konstantinos Koufos, Master Tempo, Panos Kallidis and more to Australian shores.

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2 hr 19 min
January 11, 2023 Greek Citizenship, military service, passports & property, with Consul General Yiannis Mallikourtis
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 Citizenship, a passport, sort out your property in Greece, or learn the real requirements for Greek Military Service, this is a must-listen! The new Consul General also speaks passionately about the importance of maintaining the Greek language in the diaspora.
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1 hr 27 min
December 21, 2022 Season Finale - LIVE from Rose Bay
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 Church Rose Bay, for a very special barbecue! Join the boys as they re-cap the first season of Ouzo Talk, including their individual highlights, favourite interviews and much, much more. There's plenty of meat to try too, with the boys served everything from lamb on the spit, to haloumi and octopus and more, all prepared by friends. There are new and returning guests too! The boys are joined by Nick Andriotakis, My Greek Odyssey's Peter Maneas, Evzones photographer Nick Bourdaniotis, as well as a host of others for what was a memorable first live show for Ouzo Talk, and an amazing day for father's, son's and friends over a drink and plenty of good food!
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1 hr 57 min
December 07, 2022 Kate Forsyth and The Crimson Thread
Award winning author, poet, and storyteller, Dr Kate Forsyth drops into The Distillery to talk about her latest novel; The Crimson Thread. Set in Crete during WWII, The Crimson Thread is a reimagining of the ancient Greek 'Minotaur in the Labyrinth’ myth. The story sees a young woman fighting with the Cretan resistance against the brutal Nazi occupation, before finding herself caught between her traitor of a brother and the man she loves - an undercover agent working for the Allies. While Kate may not be Greek, her knowledge, research and passion for Greek culture shines throughout her work. Tom and Nick are also joined by returning guest and avid Forsyth fan, Theodora Gianniotis for a memorable discussion. Join the quartet as they take a deep dive into Kate's book, and the relentless research she undertook to make it all possible.

Find out more about Kate here: https://kateforsyth.com.au/
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1 hr 42 min
November 23, 2022 The World Game with Andy Paschalidis
Legendary football (soccer) commentator Andy Paschalidis drops into The Distillery to talk all things world football as well as his amazing charity: HeartBeat of Football. From his early days as a journalist to hosting World Cups on SBS and calling some of the biggest events in the sport, Andy is an icon of ‘the beautiful game’ in Australia and overseas, most recently calling games for the Indian Super League. Andy recalls Greece’s Euro 2004 win, the state of Greek football in general, as well as giving his thoughts on the recent NETFLIX documentary; FIFA Uncovered.

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2 hr
November 09, 2022 The Greeks of Calabria with Billy Cotsis
Greeks are well and truly everywhere, and few people know this better than writer, documentary filmmaker and Greek raconteur, Billy Cotsis. Billy joins Tom and Nick in The Distillery to discuss his latest film; ‘Magna Graecia: the Greko of Calabria’, developed in collaboration with Basil Genimahaliotis, which focuses on the Greko communities of Calabria in the southernmost part of the Italian peninsula. This unique community have maintained millennia-old links to their ancient and medieval Hellenic past through their language and culture. But the fun doesn’t stop there. Billy has seen and met Greeks in the unlikeliest of places – and has the stories to prove it.
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1 hr 49 min
October 26, 2022 Mark Bouris
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 Apprentice, or the host of podcasts such as The Mentor, and Straight Talk. One thing’s for sure though - you don’t know Mark Bouris like this. Mark joins Tom and Nick in The Distillery to talk about his Greek heritage, his incredible professional journey, his numerous business interests and everything in between. When Mark talks, it definitely pays to listen. A genuinely inspiring story from a Greek-Australian role-model.
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1 hr 52 min
October 12, 2022 Greeks in the Navy - Commodore John Stavridis
Tom and Nick are on their best behaviour as Australian Navy Captain (and avid Ouzo talk listener) Commodore John Stavridis, boards the Distillery to talk about his personal journey, as well as the strong connection between Greeks and the Navy... but not just the Australian Navy. No matter where in the world Greeks are, their connection to the ocean is always visible thanks to how numerous they are in the Naval forces of the USA, UK and of course, Greece. Hear first-hand stories of coming into contact with opposing forces, and what life in the Navy has brought to this proud Greek-Australian.
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1 hr 30 min
September 28, 2022 Actor, comedian - George Kapiniaris
Iconic Greek-Australian comedian, George Kapiniaris, stopped by the Distillery for a drink with Tom and Nick to talk about his career on stage and screen, as well as his Greek roots. From growing up Greek in Melbourne to appearing in the now legendary TV sit-com 'Acropolis Now' alongside Mary Coustas and Nick Giannopoulos as his alter-ego, Memo, to his roles in 'Underbelly', 'Fat Pizza' and more, George has become a much-loved Greek-Australian god of comedy and performance. George even gives Tom and Nick a rendition of the Acropolis Now theme song on his 'baglama'!
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1 hr 32 min
September 13, 2022 Greek Olive Oil - The Governor with Spyros Dafnis
Nothing says Greece like a quality olive oil, and The Governor is one of the best. During his recent trip to Corfu, Tom sat down with Spyros Dafnis, the man behind The Governor, to discuss the amazing journey from being an everyday olive mill, to being one of the highest rated high phenolic, extra virgin olive oil brands globally, plus being used as part of clinical trials. An inspiring story that showcases Greek creativity, commitment to quality, and ingenuity. Tom and Nick find out what makes a good olive oil, how it's made, and much more.

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1 hr 45 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…