Ouzo Talk

The Ouzo Talk Podcast sits down with acclaimed chef and entrepreneur, George Calombaris, for a candid conversation about his journey of invention and reinvention – not just as a culinary powerhouse, but as a proud Greek. From his rise to fame and the pressures of running a hospitality empire to the challenging lows of a life spent in the spotlight with TV show Masterchef, George’s personal and professional journey is as real and raw as it is inspiring, It's an honest, inspiring, and often surprising look at the man behind the chef’s whites — and what it truly means to create, to fail, and to reinvent.

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Greek-Italian-Australian stand-up comedian, Anthony Locascio, returns to Ouzo Talk… and boy have things have changed! With shows in Canada and the US now firmly under his belt where he tested himself against some of the best, coupled with the success of his recent Enmore Theatre show, Pappou, as well as the first ever Greek Youth Comedy Gala in Sydney, Anthony is a comic that's well and truly on the rise! Anthony takes time out to talk to the boys about his trip to North America, who the best comedy audiences in the world are, as well as some family Mafia connections that make the boys uneasy to sit in the room with him – plus a whole lot more!

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Ouzo Talk finally journeys to Crete with the help of some of our most prominent Cretan friends! From the food nous of Mary Politis (aka Mary's Kouzina), to the musical mastery of Adonis Petrandonakis of renowned band Iho Nyx, together with the deep knowledge and passion for Crete of Nick Andriotakis, this is the next best thing to being there. Learn about Crete's history, cuisine, music, traditions and famous 'philoxenia'. With the help of plenty of Tsikoudia and Raki, this is one you don't want to miss! Viva!

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Can you be Greek if you don't speak the language? Are you more Greek if you can? In an Ouzo Talk first, these questions are debated by some of the brightest minds in the Greek diaspora. Academics, Dr. Patricia Koromvokis and Dr. James Adonopoulos, take on lawyers, Theodora Gianniotis and James Arkoudis in pursuit of answers to those questions, and in celebration of a millennia old ancient Greek tradition of debate and rhetoric. Recorded in front of a live audience of community leaders, this is mandatory listening – whether you speak the language or not! It's Academics v Lawyers... Greek v Greek.

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NOTE: The opinions expressed in this episode are those of the individual and are included in the spirit of debate.

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In Ange we trust! Tom and Nick are joined by the voice of Australian Football, Andy Paschalidis, along with resident football tragic and comedian Anthony Locascio to talk about Ange Postecoglou leading Tottenham Hotspurs to the Europa League championship! After achieving what he promised in year two of his contract, Is his job safe? Will he now walk? Andy and Anthony give their opinion on what the future for the Greek-Australian legend now holds.

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Renowned Clinical Psychologist, author and founder of the Australian Institute or Human Wellness, Dr. Anastasia Hronis drops by Ouzo Talk for an in-depth discussion on addiction, anxiety, the online algorithms that social media feeds us, and much more! From alcohol and anxiety, to sex and scrolling, Anastasia’s research and interests take Tom and Nick on a real journey of self-reflection on our individual habits. Throw in the ongoing psychological impacts of Covid, and this episode is mandatory listening for those looking to better themselves.

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Did you know there were Greek Popes? As the Catholic Church enters Conclave to elect their next leader, Ouzo Talk's Ouzo Shots explores the oddity of there being as many as 12 Greek Popes since the beginning of the Church which split in 1054 in to the Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox traditions! Listen now!

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Ouzo Talk journeys to the historic and holy peninsula of Mount Athos for episode 80 to discover the history, relics, Saints and mystique behind this unique monastic community. From the belt of the Virgin Mary and the hand of Mary Magdalene, to stories of a far-right, anarchist Monastery in the area, this is a must-listen. With renowned academic Vasilias Adrahtas as our guide, Tom and Nick are left in awe of the significant relics and stories that have graced this small – but significant - part of the North of Greece for over a millennium.

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Time for a shot of Ouzo! The boys sit down with comedian and Football aficionado Anthony Locascio following Liverpool's EPL win with Thessaloniki's own, Kostas Tsimikas! Tune for this first 'short' form of Ouzo Talk. The boys discuss Tsimikas, as well as the losing coach in the match, Greek-Australian Coach of Tottenham, Ange Postecoglou and his future. 

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Once considered one of the most powerful politicians in Australia, Arthur Sinodinos' (AO) career well and truly speaks for itself. From being one of former Prime Minister John Howard's closest advisors, to taking on the role of Ambassador to the United States during both the Trump and Biden administrations, Arthur is a Greek-Australian with rare, and incredible insights into the world of domestic and international politics and diplomacy. Arthur sits down with Tom and Nick for a wide-ranging discussion that covers gun-control in both the USA and Australia, his time in Parliament, as well as a story on Donald Trump's reaction to meeting Arthur's wife in the Oval Office. But while Arthur's time in politics has ended, his protege, Fiona Douskou's is just beginning. Fiona joins the conversation as she seeks election at the next Austalian Federal Election to the Seat of Barton. 

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