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In celebration of the 25th anniversary ofThe Wog Boy, we sit down with the man himself, our good friend, Nick Giannopoulos! We discuss how this groundbreaking Australian film played a key role in shaping the identities of ethnic Australians. Plus, we ask Nick the big question — is an Acropolis Now reunion is on the horizon! CREDITS Hosts: Joe Salanitri, Carlo Salanitri, Andrew Manfre Producer: Liza Altarejos Audio Imager: Nat Marshall Follow the Sooshi Mango Podcast page on Instagram @sooshimangopodcast and on Tiktok @sooshimangopodcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A few weeks ago we made it to ‘Woglife' Nick Giannopoulos' farewell tour at the Regal Theatre in Subiaco and it was an absolutely amazing performance. We have been fans of Nick and his work since we were children. As a Greek Australian performer, Nick has done so much in the entertainment business with a strong ethnic theme including Wogs out of Work, Acropolis Now and the Wog Boy films, here at the Italian Australian Podcast we consider him to have OG status. In this episode we give tribute to Nick and his hard work and his passion for his culture. We discuss ‘what is a Wog', we have many laughs recounting some of Nick's work and we discuss similarities of the experience of immigration for people coming to Australia.
The Wog Boy himself, Nick Giannopoulos, joins Tom and Nick to help kick off season 3 of Ouzo Talk! From the iconic comedies like Wogs Out of Work and Acropolis Now, to the phenomenon of the Wog Boy films, Nick's work holds an important place in the psyche of the Greek diaspora experience in Australia, but also globally. Nick takes us on a real journey and speaks at length about everything from dealing with racism in his early years, filming in his beloved Mykonos, but also about his new stage show Wog Life, which will by his own admission, be his last ever! Join the boys as they knock back Masticha and talk to the man who came to define a generation of Greeks with his comedy!Find out more about Nick's last stage show Wog Life! https://woglife.com/?gclid=CjwKCAiA75itBhA6EiwAkho9e9WW8Lvzxk1e9UdKheTy2LCQFxYjxXEK6sK1gljPNTwMsqrx043XqhoCaL4QAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.dsHuge thanks to our amazing sponsors for this episode, MGM Martin. Visit https://mgmmartin.com/ – as well as our good friends The Greek Providore and BEH Legal.An award-winning independent real estate agency that offers expertise in property buying, selling, and property management. With over 2000 managed properties, MGM Martin provides its community, tenants, and landlords with a five-star real estate experience. Visit their website today at mgmmartin.com or drop in and see our friendly staff at one of our three great locations, Mascot, Zetland, or Randwick. Visit mgmmartin.comSupport the showEmail us at ouzotalk@outlook.comSubscribe to our Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R3n85GSdk5Q&t=6sFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OuzoTalkFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ouzo_talk/
El comediante y actor australiano-español, Simón Palomares, de "Wogs out of Work" y "Acropolis Now", entre otros, habla acerca del gran legado del icónico Barry Humphries con el que trabajó para crear el Festival Internacional de la Comedia, y cuya vida fue celebrada durante un funeral de Estado en la Opera House en Sídney.
Clairsy and his wife witnessed a crime at the weekend, so the guys opened the phones to see if you had also ever witnessed one. In The Shaw Report, find out who the inspiration behind Aerosmith's I Don't Want To Miss A Ting was plus Adam Driver gets angry at a Q & A for his new movie Ferrari. Clairsy's Tragic Music Box was pulled out again and this time he took us back to the year we first watched TV shows Fast Forward & Acropolis Now, 1989. A menu from the Titanic has been auctioned off for over $150,000 AUD, Lisa was amazed that it still existed, and told Clairsy what he could have eaten on the menu.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On the eastern edge of the Nullarbor Plain is a deeply spiritual place called Yuldi Kapi, or Ooldea Soak. It's the electrifying starting point for the bold new work from Bangarra Dance Theatre called Yuldea. It's choreographed by Bangarra's new artistic director, Mirning woman Frances Rings.Also, Mary Coustas is the creator of the big-haired, outspoken Greek Australian Effie who first took on the world in a stage show called Wogs Out of Work in 1987. She went on to star in the comedy series Acropolis Now and Mary Coustas continues to perform as Effie in stand-up. Recently, Mary has revealed a new persona on stage: her own, in her one-woman show This Is Personal.
Listen to Clare's off mic chat with Mary Coustas here Mary Coustas has graced Australian screens as 'Effie Stephanides' for over 30 years; the big haired, stand out character from Acropolis Now. But behind the scenes, Mary is an open book. And when it comes to speaking about her experience as a later in life mother, growing up as a first generation Greek-Australian, and the pain of losing her father, she's unflinchingly raw and honest. This is Mary Coustas' story. THE END BITS: With thanks to Mary Coustas. Click here to get tickets to This Is Personal. Feedback? We're listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au Need more lols, info, and inspo in your ears? Find more Mamamia podcasts here. CREDITS: Host: Claire Murphy. Claire also hosts Mamamia's daily news podcast, The Quicky. Executive Producer: Elissa Ratliff Producer: Emmeline Peterson Audio Producer: Madeline Joannou Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. Just by reading or listening to our content, you're helping to fund girls in schools in some of the most disadvantaged countries in the world - through our partnership with Room to Read. We're currently funding 300 girls in school every day and our aim is to get to 1,000. Find out more about Mamamia at mamamia.com.au Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The missing piece to the Acropolis Now guest list we have George Kapiniaris - aka Memo! Another iconic ethnic comedy actor who is both a writer, actor and stand up comedian George is here to reminisce on some of our favourite shows and characters.sooshimango.com Produced by Head On Agency. headon.agency See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week we welcome writer and actor, Mr Simon Palomares! Known for his iconic role as Ricardo "Ricky" Martinez in Acropolis Now, Simon brings stories from his stand-up ventures, performing on cruise ships and how one vital move from his father could've meant an alternate life in Canada.Tune in to the boys reminiscing over some of Simon's time as Ricky and discover the American meaning of the word, "wog". sooshimango.comProduced by Head On Agency. headon.agencySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ladies and Gentlemen the Queen and First Lady of Wog comedy, Mary Coustas! Mary is the creator and performer of iconic Effie who first appeared on the show Acropolis Now. Underneath that extraordinary wig is a Comedian, tv personality, writer and stage performer. You can't miss this one! sooshimango.com Produced by Head On Media. headonmedia.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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'!Support the showEmail us at ouzotalk@outlook.comSubscribe to our Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R3n85GSdk5Q&t=6sFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OuzoTalkFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ouzo_talk/
Talking Prisoner Cell Block H EP 46 Interview with Nicki Paull Inmate Lisa Mullins and Doris CruickshankWelcome to Episode 46 of Talking Prisoner. Hosts Ken Mulholland and Matt Batten sat down with Nicki Paull who played two roles on Prisoner, Doris Cruickshank and Lisa Mullins. Nicki is an Author, Voice Over artist and Counsellor. Nicki has appeared in many Australian classic TV shows and Movies including, A Thousand Skies, Return to Eden, Prisoner, Raw Silk, The Flying Doctors, Cluedo, Acropolis Now, GP, The Secret life of us, MDS, Blue Heelers, Paper Giants, and Winners and Losers. Ken and Matt spoke to Nicki about her life growing up on a farm and her time at school. Nicki shared with us where her love for acting came from and her current work as a fully accredited member of the ACA (Australian Counsellors Association) and her work as a counsellor and what it was like to start her own business just as the pandemic was starting in 2020. Nicki graduated from the Victorian College of Arts along with Prisoner cast member Pepe Trevor. Nicki lived with Pepe and her Mum Marie Trevor Prisoner producer and shared some memories with us about that time of her life. Nicki also appeared in Return to Eden which was created by Michael Laurence and starred Prisoner cast members Peta Toppano, James Smillie, and Wendy Playfair and told us why the shows ratings suffered towards the end of its run. Nicki also shared with us her memories of working on Neighbours and meeting casting Director Jan Russ and what it was like to work with Daniel MacPherson. Nicki appeared in 21 episodes of the Australian version TV show Cluedo as Miss Scarlett and shared her memories of working on that show along with Prisoner cast members, George Mallaby, Joy Westmore, Belinda Davey and Beverley Dunn. We then spoke about Nicki's time on Prisoner and how she got the part of Doris Cruickshank and how she had to perfect a perfect British Yorkshire accent and what it was like to work with Nigel Bradshaw. Nicki was back on Prisoner in 1986 as Lisa Mullins but unfortunately her time was cut short on Prisoner due to illness which Nicki discusses in great detail on how she got sick and why the show could not wait for her to get better and how she would have loved to have stayed on the show much longer than she did. Nicki answered all fan questions. Please like and subscribe to the Talking Prisoner YouTube channel. #nickipaull #prisoner #cellblockh #wentworth #neighbours
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/This episode of Ouzo Talk is brought to you by:Mootch & Me: https://www.mootchandme.com.au/Support the showEmail us at ouzotalk@outlook.comSubscribe to our Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R3n85GSdk5Q&t=6sFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OuzoTalkFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ouzo_talk/
Legend of the entertainment industry and 35 year stand-up comedy veteran George Kapiniaris dropped in for a chat recently on Comedy Legends with Bevo. We spoke about his new show Malakarama, his passion for comedy, where the journey began and why he's up and about to be performing live again. We also discussed his amazing television career which has led to him appearing on shows such as: Housos, Fat Pizza, Neighbours, Acropolis Now and the Flying Doctors. You can book George as an MC for weddings and events by going to https://georgekapiniaris.com/. Thanks so much to George for his time and for a fantastic chat, to the team at PodBooth for putting this great video together and our partner Anytime Fitness.
Legend of the entertainment industry and 35 year stand-up comedy veteran George Kapiniaris dropped in for a chat recently on Comedy Legends with Bevo. We spoke about his new show Malakarama, his passion for comedy, where the journey began and why he's up and about to be performing live again. We also discussed his amazing television career which has led to him appearing on shows such as: Housos, Fat Pizza, Neighbours, Acropolis Now and the Flying Doctors. You can book George as an MC for weddings and events by going to https://georgekapiniaris.com/. Thanks so much to George for his time and for a fantastic chat, to the team at PodBooth for putting this great video together and our partner Anytime Fitness.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
George Kapiniaris is an Australian stage, television and film actor and comedian. He is best known for his role in the popular sitcom Acropolis Now. George opens up to Maje about the legendary stage show Wogs Out of Work with Nick Giannopoulos, which went on to be one of Australia's biggest comedy tours. George also starred in the Flying Doctors as Demetris "D.J." Goannidis. He has a new show, Crazy rich ethnics. Hope you enjoy this conversation with George Kapiniaris. http://www.georgekapiniaris.com https://www.instagram.com/georgekapiniaris/
THE LOST EPISODERecorded live at the 2018 Melbourne International Comedy Festival We Love Green Guide Letters about Channel Ten's abysmal telecast, "bellowing” smoke and some more thoughts from Helen Scheller, Benalla.Plus Steele's cricket cheating tips & Aaron possibly blows his chance at the Acropolis Now reboot. SURE MID YEAR CLEARANCE - UP TO 80% OFFTheSureStore.com@TheSureStoreLISTEN TO MANCHESTER LANE RADIOAlso love Star Wars? Me too.Steele Wars PodcastSteele Wars YouTube Thanks so much for listening. I appreciate it. Talk to you soon. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
THE LOST EPISODERecorded live at the 2018 Melbourne International Comedy Festival We Love Green Guide Letters about Channel Ten's abysmal telecast, "bellowing” smoke and some more thoughts from Helen Scheller, Benalla.Plus Steele's cricket cheating tips & Aaron possibly blows his chance at the Acropolis Now reboot. SURE MID YEAR CLEARANCE - UP TO 80% OFFTheSureStore.com@TheSureStoreLISTEN TO MANCHESTER LANE RADIOAlso love Star Wars? Me too.Steele Wars PodcastSteele Wars YouTube Thanks so much for listening. I appreciate it. Talk to you soon. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Comedian Peter Helliar chats to the team about his TV sitcom How To Stay Married coming back to our screens for a third season. He'll be nibbling at the ankles of Acropolis Now soon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Comedian Peter Helliar chats to the team about his TV sitcom How To Stay Married coming back to our screens for a third season. He'll be nibbling at the ankles of Acropolis Now soon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Comedian Peter Helliar chats to the team about his TV sitcom How To Stay Married coming back to our screens for a third season. He'll be nibbling at the ankles of Acropolis Now soon.
Greetings MFCKRS! Welcome to Episode #121 of The MF Podcast! Jake Fairly is a Comic Book artist known for his series “This is Heavy Metal” and of course, “The Front Lines of Good Times”. Macy Lytle is the animator behind “The Front Lines of Good Times” motion comic and our upcoming music video “Acropolis Now”. Enjoy! Thanks so much for listening! Be sure to rate, review, subscribe! To learn more about other projects and to help us make cool stuff, please visit http://www.patreon.com/mfruckus. The MF Podcast is recorded at Burn TV Studios, Denver CO Recording Engineer/Co-Producer: Gordon Leadfoot Tech Guru: Ethan Klein Hosts: Aaron Howell, Tony Lee, Logan O'Connor and Ty Blosser This podcast is made possible thanks to the support of Burn TV, Evergroove Studio, RocketSpace, Flipside Music, Matula Plumbing, Mutiny Information Cafe and our badass Patrons. The MF Podcast is a Mutiny Transmission. ===Subscribe to the official MF Ruckus YouTube Channel!=== ►►►http://www.youtube.com/mfruckusTV ===Follow us on social medias!=== FACEBOOK ► http://www.facebook.com/mfruckusband INSTAGRAM ► @mfruckus TWITTER ► @mfruckustheband === Checkout our official Podcast!=== Apple Podcasts ► https://tinyurl.com/ybesxgbj Google Play ► https://tinyurl.com/y73j877g Spotify ► https://open.spotify.com/show/67JXtBOXGT46OagZQE4Ttk ===Find merch, news and more at our official website!=== ►►► MFRuckus.com === Help us make cool stuff!=== Become a Patron ►►► Patreon.com/MFRuckus === Watch Chapter Two of "The Front Lines of Good Times"=== ►►► https://youtu.be/LaDKaX1tnmE
For many years now, George Kapiniaris has been one of Australia's most talented writers, comedians and star of stage, screen and film so it was a joy to interview him recently for Legends with Bevo. To find out more about George's upcoming gigs follow George Kapiniaris Productions on Facebook and if you want to book George as an MC for weddings, corporate, sports nights or private functions go to www.georgekapiniaris.com We spoke about George's upcoming show Crazy Rich Ethnics which will hopefully be kicking off at the Arkaba Hotel on 31st October. How George and his wife are going with home schooling their kids George's journey into becoming Memo on Acropolis Now. Where he gets his material for comedy from. Plus we reminisce about his incredible career so far.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Creator and star of Wogs Out Of Work and Acropolis Now, ladies and gentlemen. Dave's headed back to the Grand View from the Bayswater Cricket Club to give Simon a lift home. Apparently, Acropolis Now helped popularise the term 'skip' for a Anglo-Celtic Australians. Enough of that - get on with the podcast! The Debrief is produced by Nearly, a podcast network. Original theme music by Kit Warhurst. Artwork created by Stacy Gougoulis. Try another podcast from Nearly. The Clappers - Pop culture insights with Karl Quinn and Andrew Young Somehow Related - Glenn Robbins and Dave are given two seemingly unrelated subjects and they figure out the connection. 10 Questions with Adam Zwar - The same 10 questions with answers that vary wildly. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
If you lived in Australia during the late eighties and early nineties, then no doubt you know George Kapiniaris. An actor by training, George, or Kappa or G-Kap, as he is known around the block, first played the serious part of 'DJ' in The Flying Doctors before creating the comically slapstick character Memo in the stage show, 'Wogs out of Work', and later TV show, 'Acropolis Now'. In this School of Hard Knock Knocks podcast episode, George discusses stereotypes, playing characters from the underworld, rules of comedy, and his upcoming tour, Straight Outta Compo. He also sheds light on the term 'Skip' and how he flipped bigotry on its head, making this word part of the Aussie lexicon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.