Direct from Greece, the incredibly talented Master Tempo and Thanasis Vasilakos stopped by Ouzo Talk during their recent successful tour of Australia! Renowned as artists, musicians, performers, and even writers and producers, the pair join Tom and Nick together with the incomparable DJ Krazy Kon to talk all things Greek music. From their own unique careers and collaborations with some of the most iconic artists in Greece including Vasilis Karras, Lefteris Pantazis and many more, to the bouzoukia and breaking into the music scene, these accomplished artists share their personal insight and story with the boys – with plenty of Ouzo in to compliment the discussion! If you missed out on their shows, never fear, because Krazy Kon has more in store for you as the year rolls on!

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Greek tourism is booming, and it’s not hard to see why when global stars like Michael Jordan, Kylie Jenner, Giannis Antetokounmpo, and even YouTuber IShowSpeed choose Greece for their summer getaways! In this episode of Ouzo Shot, we review the first half of Greece's 2025 tourist season with the help of returning co-host, Nick Athanassiou – who gives his first-hand insights, having just arrived back from Greece. From sun-drenched islands to luxury yachts (not Tom's) and picturesque villages, the boys return in a big bad way! Pour yourself a drink and join us!

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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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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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