Ouzo Talk goes bi-lingual* for one episode as the boys welcome bouzouki legend, teacher, composer and recording artist, Thanasis Polykandriotis to The Distillery. From working with legends such as Stelios Kazantzidis, Manos Hatzidakis, Nana Mouschouri, Mikis Theodorakis and Stratos Dionysiou to name a few, Thanasi is rightly revered as one of the greats of Greek folk, classical and popular music. With returning bouzouki experts, Peter Apostolidis and George Calopedos also on board for the ride, the boys dive deeper into the world of Greek music than ever before, only this time, we have our very own legend as our guide.

*A note to our non-Greek-speaking listeners:
Ouzo Talk is first and foremost an English-speaking podcast, however this particular episode is delivered primarily in Greek as unfortunately, our featured special guest is unable to speak English. Our sincere apologies to those who are unable to follow along with this conversation. We recommend listening to episode 2 of Ouzo Talk 'The Bouzouki' if you haven't already as it informs much of the discussion with Thanasis Polykandriotis. Rest assured, Ouzo Talk is an English-speaking podcast and we'll be back with a new English episode shortly! 

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When it comes to Greek food, chef Peter Conistis of 'Alpha and Ploos', Mary Politis from 'Mary's Kouzina' and David Tsirekas are more than just experts. They're at the forefront of maintaining, extending and re-imagining our treasured cuisine. In true Greek fashion, the trio arrive at the Ouzo Talk Distillery with hands full of food and ready to talk about why Greek food is undeniably the best cuisine on earth. From Moussaka, to Baklava, and Sofrito to souvlaki and everything between, if you're a foodie, this is the episode for you.

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Ouzo Talk pauses to commemorate and remember the sacrifice of thousands of young men and women who put their lives on hold, or lost their lives in defence of their countries during WWII. For Greece, the losses were staggering – amounting to some 10% of the total male population. Alongside those Greeks, particularly in places like Crete and Lemnos, were the ANZACs – the Australia and New Zealand Army Corp. Tom and Nick are joined by Archaeologist and Historian Dr Michael Bendon, and proud Cretan Nick Andriotakis to bring to light just some of the untold stories of the individuals fighting that war.

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No matter where you are in the world, you’ll find Greeks, and where there’s Greeks, there’s friends enjoying a drink and talking about being Greek. 

Join Greek-Australians, Tom Skolarikis and Nick Athanassiou as they celebrate the things that connect us. From successful Greeks to important issues, and everything in between.

Ouzo Talk is your ‘parea’. So pour yourself a drink, and join the boys as they try and solve the world’s problems, one Ouzo bottle at a time. Ouzo Talk – the podcast for the Greek diaspora.

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Ever wondered what it’d be like to have a stand-up comedian give you a private performance at home? Time to find out! Comedian, actor and writer, Angelo Tsarouchas, joins Tom and Nick in Sydney during his latest Australian tour, and has the boys in stitches from the get-go. Covering everything from growing up Greek in Canada and his time as a travel agent, to becoming a comedian and actor and ultimately touring the world with performers like Russell Peters, Angelo (and the boys) are in fine form. With the help of some ouzo, the trio also take on political correctness in comedy, plus the Will Smith/Chris Rock incident at The Oscars.

Find out more about Angelo: http://www.tsarouchas.com/

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Martial arts like Karate, Kung Fu, and Muay Thai might dominate popular culture, but did you know that Greece’s own Martial art pre-dates them all? Attributed to Hercules and Theseus in mythology, Pankration was one of the original Olympic sports, and original Mixed Martial Art, combining wrestling and boxing with chokes, locks and kicks into a single system that ended up permeating Ancient Greek society and culture - ultimately inspiring virtually all the forms that followed. Tom and Nick are joined by Pankration advocates, coaches and champions in Kon Pappy and Costas Prasoulas to talk about the origin of the sport, why it isn’t in the modern Olympics, and the work being done to elevate its global status.

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Also, check out:
The Fight Lab: https://www.thefightlab.com.au/
Zeus Academy: https://zeusacademy.com.au/
Australian Federation of Pankration: https://www.pankration.org.au/australian-federation-of-pankration

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Join Nick and Tom as they walk you through what it takes to have a very Greek Easter. No single annual event on any Greek family’s calendar comes close to the size and spectacle of this annual religious event. From the special traditions like fasting, baking tsourekia, painting red eggs, and going to church, to the more bizarre traditions of throwing large pottery over the balcony and firing homemade rockets at a neighbouring village’s church – there’s so much to cover when it comes to a Greek Easter. 

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Actor, comedian and writer Mary Coustas joins the Ouzo Talk boys for an in -depth chat about her new show at the Sydney Opera House, This is Personal. This is your chance to find out more about Mary's Greekness, her amazing career on screen and on stage, as well as her journey to motherhood. Admittedly, things seem to go well... until Effie crashes the party!

From 'Wogs Out of Work' and 'Acropolis Now', to stand-up and writing books like Effie's Guide to Being Up Yourself', Mary is now "going commando" by ditching the puppet to reveal the puppeteer in her new show. This Is Personal is a candid one-woman-show that combines the colourful tapestry of Coustas’ migrant upbringing in Melbourne’s suburbs and her recent experience of motherhood. It's a kaleidoscopic exploration of love, loss, laughter and fear, and the way in which all four come to define us.

Find out more about This is Personal including how to purchase tickets: https://www.sydneyoperahouse.com/events/whats-on/theatre/2022/this-is-personal.html 

Find out more about Mary and Effie's shows: https://maryandeffie.com/tour/

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If you don't know George Ellis, you only think you don’t know him, because chances are you’ve heard some of his work already. From the Olympic Games opening and closing ceremonies, NRL Grand Finals and the Davis Cup, to concerts of all styles across the globe, the hands of George Ellis have guided some of the world's greatest musicians in front of hundreds of thousands of people. He's also worked with the likes of: Lou Reed, The Church, Megan Washington, Josh Pyke, Sneaky Sound System, Art vs Science, Human Nature, Augie March, GangGajang, Guy Sebastian, Paulini, David Campbell, John Williamson, Marcia Hines, Alex Lloyd, Deborah Conway, Clare Bowditch, John Paul Young, Jimmy Little, Troy Casser-Daley, Doug Parkinson, Grace Knight, Jade MacRae, Jeff Duff, Felicity Urqhuart and Don Spencer. After all those achievements, George takes time out to visit Tom and Nick to talk about his career, his Greekness and his love of music.

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Ever dreamed of sailing the Greek islands on a super yacht? Peter Maneas has been living out that dream as host of his very own TV series, My Greek Odyssey, taking viewers the world over along for the ride with him. Fresh from filming seasons five and six of the show, Peter drops by Ouzo Talk to talk about his  modern day Odyssey - how the son of Kytherian migrants rose to being a successful businessman and TV host, how the show began, as well as providing some of his very own tips on travelling the Greek islands. Peter is as passionate as they come! The question is; is there enough ouzo (or gin) in the world to make Peter invite Nick and Tom aboard 'Mia Zoi'? Tune in to find out.

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Also, find out more about My Greek Odyssey: https://www.mygreekodyssey.com/ 

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