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- “if you want to be in any doubt about the Hellenicity of Alexander, cease to be - do not even consider it.” So says Professor Paul Cartledge of University of Cambridge. As one of the world’s pre-eminent scholars on Ancient Greece, he would know! Listen to the full episode now! https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/ouzo-talk/id1590955229?i=1000666078093

LISTEN NOW! With the help of one of the world’s foremost experts on Ouzo Talk finally tackles Alexander The Great! Professor Paul Cartledge from Cambridge University rejoins Nick and Tom in the Ouzo Talk studio to talk about the incredible life and legacy of - one of history’s most influential figures. From the modern-day dispute on his origins, to his campaigns, his lovers, and the disappearance of his body, Professor Paul Cartledge has the boys enthralled with his stories, making this mandatory listening for all history buffs! LISTEN NOW on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or follow us on YouTube. Link below to the episode.

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LISTEN NOW! The Olympics are arguably one of ’s greatest contributions to the world, but in this day and age, is it viable for them to continue to be shared around with other host countries? Should the games go back to Greece permanently? Tom and Nick are joined by returning guests Vasileios Billy Cotsis and Panayiotis Diamadis to talk all things Olympics, from this years opening ceremony in Paris, to the case for bringing the games home! LISTEN NOW

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LISTEN NOW: We continue our Greek Island series by taking a quick trip over to the island of . With the help of Michael Melas and George Karantonis from the Kalymnian Association of NSW, the boys take a journey through Kalymnian histor, sponge-diving, some genuinely bizarre foods plus a whole lot more! Looking for your next destination in Greece? Kalymnos just might be the ticket. LISTEN NOW.

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LISTEN NOW: Famed Bouzouki player Manolis Michalakis drops by Ouzo Talk to talk all things Rebetika and the instrument that has come to characterise the genre. Often referred to as 'the blues of Greece', Rebetika is an important part of Greece's musical and cultural heritage, in a marriage of instruments and styles that draw inspiration from ancient Greece, right through to Smyrna in the early 20th century. With the help of our resident Bouzouki expert, George Calopedos, the boys share a few drinks, play some songs and get to the bottom of this important genre.


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LISTEN NOW! Ouzo Talk was live at the Greek Festival Of Sydney at Brighton Le Sands, so if you missed it, here’s your chance to catch up! Over two decades have passed since Brighton Le Sands host to this iconic event, and with it being right in the boys’ backyard it made sense that Ouzo Talk was on hand to talk to people on the ground! Join the boys as they talk to event organisers, Ouzo Talk fans, family and more in what is surely one of the closest things to a Greek ‘Panigiri’ that you can get. 🇦🇺🇬🇷 LISTEN NOW

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LISTEN NOW! Former Senior NSW Police Force Officer Arthur Katsogiannis joins Ouzo Talk to discuss all things true crime. Having begun and led strike forces, high profile investigations as well as being a public face for the NSW Police in front of the Australian media, the now retired Arthur isn’t short of a story. From bikies and cyber-crime, to drugs, myrder and everything in between, this is a mandatory listen if you are into your true crime stories. LISTEN NOW.

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How did embrace ? Dr Vasilis Adrahtas explains how the two H’s of and came together in a moment he describes as being the most pivotal in the last 2000 years.
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How did Christianity make its way to Greece? Were there Greeks in the Bible? Did Jesus speak Greek? Why did the Catholics and Orthodox split? These are all important questions answered y Academic and devout Christian, Dr Vasilis Adrahtas as he stops by Ouzo Talk. In a wide-ranging discussion, Tom and Nick have all their burning religious questions answered - many that you might have yourself! LISTEN NOW
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Former NATO Supreme Allied Commander, US Admiral James Stavridis returns to Ouzo Talk with his new book, 2054 in tow. The Admiral discusses his latest effort, as well as answering questions about the future of the Cyprus issue, the US sale of F16s to Turkey and F35s to Greece, Tucker Carlson’s interview with Vladimir Putin, the war between Ukraine and Russia, as well as Israel, Palestine and the threat of World War 3.
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LISTEN NOW! 2024 contestant and rising star, , joins Tom and Nick to talk about representing at this year’s competition in ! At just 17 years of age, Australian-born Kapsis enters the world-renowned song-contest with the support of three nations behind her in the form of Cyprus, Greece and Australia! Silia talks about her song, Liar, gives an insight into how she juggles performance with her schooling, and her pride for her triple-threat heritage. From impersonating Eurovision contestants in front of the TV for her family as a child, to now taking the stage herself, Silia is preparing to set the Eurovision Song Contest alight in 2024! LISTEN NOW | LINK IN BIO! 🇨🇾🇬🇷🇦🇺

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Ouzo Talk on RADIO ARVYLA! Thanks so much to our friends at Radio Arvila for featuring our clip with the great Nick Giannopoulos on the latest episode of the show. To say that we LOVE RADIO ARVYLA is an understatement! 🥾 Listen to the latest episode of the podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/ouzo-talk/id1590955229?i=1000641925850

We have a new look! Ouzo Talk is embracing the bottle and microphone in full now! You’ve probably seen it before, but now officially, we’re proud to Introduce you to our revamped logo, marking a thrilling new chapter as we gear up for Season 3! COMING 17 JAN 2024!Stay tuned for a big announcement too!