Podcasts about greek americans

Comedian, actor, screen-writer, voice-artist, podcaster - Jason Mantzoukas can do it all. He's gone from improvised stand-up to starring in films and shows including Parks and Recreation, Brooklyn Nine-Nine and The League. Born into a family of Greek-Americans in the early 1970s, he studied religion at college, drummed in a marching band, riffed in jazz clubs and moved to Morrocco to immerse himself in local rhythms. So, what will this self-confessed music obsessive select as his Inheritance Tracks....Inherited: When Problems Arise by Fishbone Passed on: Vocalise My Love by Florence Adooni Producer: Ben Mitchell

Anastasia Ganias-Gellin was a thriving actress, appearing in iconic shows like Dexter, True Blood, Desperate Housewives and more. But when her father fell ill, Anastasia left Hollywood behind to return to New York to care for him and intentionally build her family. During that time - and after her father passed - Anastasia turned to cooking, her Greek-American family’s love language, to heal. That personal connection to cooking turned into more than a hobby when Anastasia decided to launch Fancy Peasant, the household pantry staple you can now find in stores like Erewhon. In this episode, Anastasia opens up about the grief of losing her father, learning to embrace her heritage with open arms, and the nuts and bolts of the business. Be sure to subscribe, leave us a rating, and share with your friends if you liked this episode! She Pivots was created by host Emily Tisch Sussman to highlight women, their stories, and how their pivot became their success. To learn more about Anastasia, follow us on Instagram @ShePivotsThePodcast or visit shepivotsthepodcast.com. Support the show: https://www.shepivotsthepodcast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“Never say never in  your journey.” - Eleni ParisNatalie and JJ sit down with Eleni Paris, a licensed therapist and devoted mom, as she shares her deeply personal journey raising her daughter Sophia, who has cognitive and speech impairments.Eleni opens up about navigating cultural expectations, emotional burnout, and the realities of parenting a child with developmental delays—all while juggling her professional identity. From the search for a diagnosis to managing anxiety in public spaces, she speaks candidly about grief, joy, faith, and the power of vulnerability.If you're a caregiver, a parent of a child with special needs, or simply looking for real talk about love, resilience, and finding purpose through challenges—this one's for you.

In today's episode, we chat with Maria Zouves, a Greek-American soprano, educator, director, producer, and current Escoffier student pursuing a degree in Holistic Nutrition & Wellness.As President of the Sherrill Milnes VOICE Programs, which she co-founded with her husband, legendary baritone Sherrill Milnes, Maria has spent over 25 years nurturing artists and building new audiences for classical music. She has directed operas across the U.S. and Europe, including productions at the Estates Theatre in Prague and Opera Tampa. A celebrated performer, Maria made her Carnegie Hall debut in 1997 and is now preparing for a return to Don't Tell Mama Cabaret Theatre in New York City to promote her upcoming classical cabaret album, Everything.Join us as Maria shares her inspiring journey from opera to culinary school, delves into the deep connection between food and the arts, and discusses how she's inspiring others to live with intention and purpose.

This week on Left Hand Right Brain, JD sits down with comedian, writer, and self-defense instructor Christina Vasili for a heartfelt and hilarious convo about family, identity, and gelato.They chat about what it's like growing up first-gen Greek-American, the struggle of balancing softness with strength, and how Christina started teaching women's self-defense classes after years of therapy. Christina also shares what connecting with the sea means to her and how it grounds her in culture and self.From generational expectations to learning how to protect your peace, this one's a deep, funny, and empowering ride.Follow LHRB on Facebook, Instagram @lefthandrightbrain, Twitter @LHRBpodcast, or just hit us up old school on the website lefthandrightboainpod.org#LHRB #ChristinaVasili #ComedyPodcast #WomenInComedy #GreekAmerican #SelfDefense #DenverComedy #LeftHandRightBrain #TherapyTalk #FirstGenFeels

Greek independence day was once again celebrated in the White House this year, carrying on a tradition that goes back decades and spans multiple presidencies. This undoubtedly puts the Greek-American story in the spotlight, and that's the story we want to dig into today. Professor Alexander Kitroeff joins Thanos Davelis as we look beyond this White House event to the Greek-American experience as a whole, from the early immigrants who arrived looking for opportunity to the new challenges the community faces today.You can read the articles we discuss on our podcast here:President Trump hosts Greek Independence Day celebration: ‘The legacy of the Greeks is all around us'Turkey's opposition leader vows protests will continue 'in every city'Chevron interest bolsters Greek offshore push

Archbishop Epidophoros of Amerika, head of the Greek Orthodox Church in America, presents a magnificent Gold Cross to Donald Trump before hundreds of Greek-Americans in the White House today, March

The author of the bestselling memoir “The Queen of Linens”, Angeliki Nakos shares Her Story this Sunday. From a life of extravagant wealth—with three Lamborghinis and a Bentley parked in her driveway—to surviving domestic violence that left her hospitalized for four days, Angeliki’s journey is one of remarkable resilience. Her story continues as she rebuilt her life after being forced from her home with her children and nowhere to go. Today, this first-generation Greek-American is inspiring others as @thephillyfoodfanatic Tune in to hear how she transformed trauma into triumph. Her Story is hosted by Kathy Romano and airs Sunday mornings at 7am on 93.3 WMMR-FM in Philadelphia. Follow Her Story on Instagram for a first look at each week’s guest.

Bringing more than 15 years of experience, Christina Kesaris-Tardi is a visionary in the beauty and wellness space. She is the founder and CEO of the luxury wellness brands eséna Facial Bar, eména spa and eséna skincare. Based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Kesaris-Tardi was born in Boston, Massachusetts, and is a first-generation Greek American. Her entrepreneurial spirit led her to pursue her passion for business at Babson College. Before starting eséna Facial Bar, Kesaris-Tardi was a pioneer of the Miami Design District by opening the first-ever spa, eména spa, in 2008. The Miami Design District later became known as Miami's ultra-luxury district known for high-end designer retail boutiques and celebrity sightings. Kesaris-Tardi's innovative vision and dedication to providing top-tier luxury beauty treatments combined with her attentive and friendly service made eména a pillar in the Miami wellness industry for South Florida's most impactful professionals, top community leaders and influencers.

Taking the reins from his father Oresti, Ted Demetriades hosts the longest running Greek American radio program in the U.S. His dedication and commitment to running this important program is what keeps our communities in New England and beyond connected. Join us as we chat with Teddy! Learn more about Teddy and Grecian Echoes: https://wntn1550am.com https://www.instagram.com/grecian_echoes_radio https://www.facebook.com/WNTN1550am https://www.linkedin.com/in/ted-demetriades-b7a5a3a/ Watch & listen to more Boston Greeks on https://www.greekradio.app/

We welcome the amazing Meletios Pouliopoulos to the podcast. Meletios is a Greek-American independent scholar, historian and archivist, and founder of Greek Cultural Resources, a cultural non profit that conserves Greek American Heritage. In Boston, he produces the radio show "Mondays with Meleti.” Pouliopoulos researches and lectures on Greek-American history, and on Greek music produced in America. In 2015, he served as a consultant on Greek Music in America, an exhibit about Greek music that was produced by the City of Tarpon Springs, FL. His ground-breaking research on Greek Piano Rolls in the United States and his article on the artist Nicos Tseperis were included in book Greek Music in America (2018, University Press of Mississippi). Since 2019, Pouliopoulos serves as consultant to the Hellenic Chronicle Newspaper Digitization Project, where he developed the strategy for online digital newspaper archive, and archived 35,000 newspaper pages In 2019, Pouliopoulos was a consultant to the Greek American Archives Project at the Archives of Traditional Music, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana. Since 2019, he has served as a consultant to the Library at St. George Greek Orthodox Cathedral, where he has created an online catalog over 1300 books, developed digital photo and document archives, and established the library core program. In 2021, he documented 175 musical instruments and 300 field recordings in the collection of Sotirios “Sam” Chianis, for donations to Athens University in Athens, Greece, and Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana. Learn more at his website: greekculturalresources.org More Boston Greeks Podcast available on bostongreeks.com and greekafmedia.com

On episode 113 of the NISA Today FC podcast and the final show of the year, I recap the 2024 NISA Nation National Championship match as NY Greek American SC takes home the title over Worldwide Problems FC. I also discuss the results for the final round of qualifying for the 2025 U.S. Open Cup with 7 amateur sides punching their ticket to the tournament. I close out the show with my thoughts on the Hudson River Blue report on NISA not being sanctioned for the 2025 season and catch you up on the latest news and more. Enjoy the Show! Disclaimer: I work for the NISA league as its broadcast production supervisor.

On this episode of The Sibling Series, we chatted with sisters Maria Avgitidis (you may know her as the famous Matchmaker Maria) and Chrisoula Mavrianos about growing up in a Greek American household, navigating the dynamics of working together, and their journey into the matchmaking business. They opened up about how their upbringing shaped their values, the challenges of caregiving within their family, and the importance of community and connection in relationships. Their shared stories revealed a deep bond built on mutual respect and a unique understanding of each other's strengths, showcasing how they've balanced both personal and professional dynamics.Maria and Chrisoula also shared exciting glimpses into their future projects, including a book and a potential reality show, where they aim to highlight their authentic energy and passion for helping others find meaningful connections. Throughout the conversation, they emphasized the importance of setting boundaries, personal growth, and supporting each other to maintain a healthy work-life balance. Their dedication to empowering clients through their matchmaking business and their heartfelt insights into family dynamics made this a truly inspiring conversation. Learn more about Agape Matchmaking here: https://agapematch.com/Pre-order Matchmaker Maria's new book here, Ask a Matchmaker: Matchmaker Maria's No-Nonsense Guide to Finding Love here: https://amzn.to/41gXVpSMentioned in this episode:Join the Fresh Starts Collective!Whether you're an ambitious entrepreneur, a dedicated student, a heads down writer or simply striving to achieve your professional goals, the Fresh Starts Collective is here for you. We believe that surrounding yourself with a supportive community can be the key to unlocking your full potential. The Fresh Starts Collective offers daily community gathering - whether it's VirtualCo-Working and Body Doubling, Open Office Hours or Accountability Hour - community support and growth, networking opportunities and access to marketing, design and writing professionals to bounce ideas off of, pick the brains of or crowd source some ideas. The Fresh Starts Collective is $35/month.Fresh Starts CollectiveBecome a Fresh Starts Expert!What is the Fresh Starts Expert Membership? The Fresh Starts Expert Membership is a business membership for entrepreneurs, experts, and small business owners to support them in business development, marketing efforts, public relations, networking, and community engagement. The membership includes a standalone profile on Fresh Starts Registry's website, weekly virtual coworking, open hours business coaching, and accountability groups, as well as exclusive press and media opportunities, workshops, seminars, a content and video library of resources, a podcast episode, and so much more. Membership is $55/month. Fresh Starts Registry is the first and only support registry platform for people to access the items and experts they need during life transitions. Fresh Starts has been featured in The New York Times, Time Magazine, Forbes, Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, The Today Show, and more. It was founded in 2021 by sisters Olivia Dreizen Howell and Genevieve Dreizen. Who can be an expert? An expert is simply a small business owner, freelancer, entrepreneur, solopreneur, writer, creator, podcaster - or more! See HERE for a list of potential expert types. We are open to any and all expert types. What are the benefits of joining Fresh Starts? Joining Fresh Starts as an expert offers numerous benefits for professionals passionate about guiding individuals through life transitions. For just $55 a month, you gain access to a thriving community,...

In this episode, Lynn and Christie chat with Sophia Zolan about her upbringing to Greek parents in Maryland, and they discuss Greek superstitions and curses; finding community; creativity, Sophia's dreams of playing the sax; romantic encounters on Greek islands; and Sophia's dad who might have been in the mafia ("Mainly because he and his friends wore peacoats all the time and slid mysterious envelopes to each other and suspiciously owned diners that no one went to. Like, how are you still in business?"). Follow Sophia on Instagram and YouTube! .....  Sophia Zolan is a filmmaker / stand up comedian / writer / actor / improviser / director / professional RuPaul fan. Is that too many slashes? Sophia thinks not. Wow, what a rebel.She's been featured on RuPaul's DragCon and Attack of the Show; written for the CBS Diversity showcase and Peacock TV; and performed at comedy clubs including the Hollywood Improv, Laugh Factory, and Zanies.

The re-election of Donald Trump to the US presidency heralds a new era in relations between the world's largest economy and the rest of the world. How will Australia-US relations be reshaped, or the relations with Greece and Cyprus. Greek-American geopolitical strategist, and former special adviser to the Diplomatic Academy of the State Department, John Sytilidis, shares his valuable insight. - Η επανεκλογή του Ντόναλντ Τραμπ στην προεδρία των ΗΠΑ, προοιωνίζει μια νέα εποχή στις σχέσεις της μεγαλύτερης οικονομίας του κόσμου, με τις υπόλοιπες χώρες του πλανήτη. Πώς θα αναδιαμορφωθούν οι σχέσεις Αυστραλίας – ΗΠΑ, και οι σχέσεις Ελλάδας, Κύπρου με τις ΗΠΑ. Σε αυτά τα ερωτήματα, μεταξύ άλλων, κλήθηκε να δώσει απαντήσεις ο Ελληνοαμερικανός γεωπολιτικός στρατηγικός αναλυτής, και πρώην ειδικός σύμβουλος στη Διπλωματική Ακαδημία του Στέιτ Ντιπάρτμεντ, Γιάννης Συτιλίδης.

The re-election of Donald Trump to the US presidency heralds a new era in relations between the world's largest economy and the rest of the world. How will Australia-US relations be reshaped, or the relations with Greece and Cyprus. Greek-American geopolitical strategist, and former special adviser to the Diplomatic Academy of the State Department, John Sytilidis, shares his valuable insight.

EPISODE 443 - Stephen G Eoannou - Creative Stories From Buffalo NY, Fran Striker creator of the Lone RangerStephen G. Eoannou is a first-generation Greek American writer from Buffalo, New York. He graduated from SUNY at Buffalo with a BA in Communication and went on to earn an MA in English from Miami University and an MFA in Creative Writing from Queens University of Charlotte. His short story collection, Muscle Cars, was a Literary Awards Program Winner from SFWP. "Swimming Naked" from that collection was awarded an Honor Certificate from The Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators. "Slip Kid", also from Muscle Cars, won the Best Short Screenplay Award at the 36th Starz Denver Film Festival. His debut novel Rook, a Silver Falchion finalist, is based on the true story of Al Nussbaum, a bank robber who led a double life and whom J. Edgar Hoover once described as the most cunning fugitive alive. His follow-up novel, Yesteryear, tells the magical story of how radio playwright Fran Striker created the Lone Ranger. Yesteryear, was awarded the 2021 International Eyelands Award for Best Historical Novel, The Firebird Book Award for Biographical Fiction, and BookFest's 2024 Fictional Biography Award. His third novel, After Pearl (SFWP 2025), is a neo-noir mystery and introduces us to private investigator Nicholas Bishop and his one-eyed dog Jake. After Pearl was a 2022 Claymore Award finalist. Eoannou continues to live in Buffalo, New York with his two children and a one-eyed dog named Coco.https://www.sgeoannou.com/Support the show___https://livingthenextchapter.com/podcast produced by: https://truemediasolutions.ca/Coffee Refills are always appreciated, refill Dave's cup here, and thanks!https://buymeacoffee.com/truemediaca

We welcome the amazing Nick Tsiotos to the show! Nick Tsiotos is the Sports Editor of Greek Americans in Sports and a Boston Public School teacher with a dedication to excellence in education. Passionate about sports and his Hellenic culture, Nick has also worked as a journalist for The Hellenic Chronicle, as Sports Editor for The Hellenic Voice, and contributed to The AHEPA Magazine. Nick and his colleague former Boston Globe Columnist Andy Dabilis are longtime chroniclers of Boston sports history, co-authoring several books including Harry Agganis, The Golden Greek, An All-American Story; The 1903 World Series: The Boston Americans Red Sox vs. Pittsburg Pirates, the first World Series won by Boston; and Running With Pheidippides, the dramatic post-World War II true story of the 1946 Boston Marathon contest between good friends Johnny Kelly and Stylianos Kyriakides, a race that was considered the first charity run for The Boston Marathon. This book was also translated and published in Greece, Γεννημένος Nικητής, η απίστευτη ιστορία του Στέλιου Κυριακίδη. The book was featured in the Emmy Award Winning 2004 Athens Olympics documentary Journey of A Warrior, introduced by Bob Costas and seen by over 100 million people during the Closing Ceremonies of the Athens Games. Nick has appeared on numerous radio and TV shows talking about topics ranging from The Olympics, Hellenism, sports, Harry Agganis, and The Boston Marathon. A professional entertainer, Nick was voted by New England sports fans as The Boston Herald's “Wrestling Personality of the Year” in 1991 and 1992, and as “Nick the Greek, Master Predictor of Wrestling,” with his magical and mystically powerful Delphi Cane. Nick led a grassroots fundraising effort to erect a statue of Harry Agganis for the Sports Museum of New England in 1995, working closely with current Curator Richard Johnson and world-renowned artist Armand La Montagne. This community effort would resurrect the beloved Agganis legacy and lead to a Boston University street named Harry Agganis Way, the naming of Agganis Arena, and a bronze statue of Agganis at Boston University, donated by BU alumni Mike and Greg Agganis. He has diligently worked and raised funds for a variety of charities, including his tenure as President of The Harry Agganis Team Fund, The Viking Pride Foundation, Boston Children's Hospital Hellenic Cardiac Fund, Hellenic Nursing Home, AHEPA's Cooley's Anemia Project, and AHEPA Olympic 1996 Tribute, ALS, and other causes. Tsiotos graduated from Winthrop High School, where he captained his legendary Hall of Fame Coach Henry McCarthy's basketball team (17-1) to the old Boston Garden State Tech Tournament, and went on to play in two Suffolk University NCAA Basketball Tournaments for New England Hall of Fame Coach Jim Nelson. He also played professionally in Greece and was involved in the Greek American basketball circuit for many years nationally. He has been a devoted member of The Boston Cathedral and Saint George Greek Orthodox Church, a long-time member of AHEPA, Sparta (Vassara) Society, Kalavrita (Kokova) Society, The Federation of Hellenic American Societies, and other organizations. greekamericansports@gmail.com instagram.com/greekamericansports facebook.com/greekamericansports greekamericansports.com See more at GreekAF: https://www.greekradio.app

Episode 83: Goodnight, Mary Magdalene first aired in June 2020 and features three poems by Vasiliki Katsarou, a poet and publisher. This time last year, Vasiliki published a new short collection of poetry Three Sea Stones with Solitude Hill Press. It's a great time to revisit Vasiliki's work. Dear Slushies, join the PBQ crew (which includes a freshly-tenured Jason Schneiderman) for a pre-pandemic recording of our discussion of 3 poems by the wonderful Vasiliki Katsarou's work. Be sure to read the poems on the page below as you listen.  They'll require your eyes and ears– and “a decoder ring.” The team has a grand old time explicating these artful poems. The muses are sprung and singing in us as we read and decide on this submission. Katsarou's poems teach us to read them without projecting too much of ourselves and our current preoccupations onto them. We're reminded to pay attention to what's happening on the page. But synchronicities abound! Before we know it we're ricocheting off of the poems' images and noting the wonderful convergences the poems trigger –  we hear traces of Wallace Stevens “Idea of Order of Key West” or Auden's Musee de Beaux Arts. (But first we check in with each other, cracking each other up in a pre-pandemic moment of serious lightness. We're heard that “Science” shows Arts & Humanities majors make major money in the long run. Kathy reports that “the data on success” shows that participation in Nativity Plays is a marker for career success. Samantha confesses she played Mary Magdalene in a Nativity Play. Marion might have been a Magi. And many of us were reindeer.. Also, Donkeys do better than sheep over time (which may or may not have been claimed on “Wait, wait… don't tell me!”).  Editing a Lit Mag shouldn't be this much fun, Slushies. Listen through to the discussion of the 3rd poem's deep magic and craft. And listen to our editors' cats chime in). Addison Davis, Jason Schneiderman, Samantha Neugebauer, Kathleen Volk Miller,  Marion Wrenn, and Joe Zang Vasiliki Katsarou grew up Greek American in Jack Kerouac's hometown of Lowell, Massachusetts. She has also lived in Paris, France, and Harvard, Mass. She is the author of a full-length poetry collection, Memento Tsunami, and co-editor of two contemporary poetry anthologies: Eating Her Wedding Dress: A Collection of Clothing Poems and Dark as a Hazel Eye: Coffee & Chocolate Poems. She holds an MFA from Boston University and an AB in comparative literature from Harvard University. She read her poetry at the 2014 Geraldine R. Dodge Poetry Festival, and is a Teaching Artist at Hunterdon Art Museum in Clinton, New Jersey. Her poems have been published widely and internationally, including in NOON: Journal of the Short Poem (Japan), Corbel Stone Press' Contemporary Poetry Series (U.K.), Regime Journal (Australia), as well as in Poetry Daily, Tiferet: A Journal of Spiritual Literature, Wild River Review, wicked alice, Literary Mama, La Vague Journal, Otoliths, and Contemporary American Voices.  She wrote and directed an award-winning 35mm short film, Fruitlands 1843, about a Transcendentalist utopian community in Massachusetts. Vasiliki's website: https://onegoldbead.com/, Twitter: https://twitter.com/cineutopia , Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vasiliki.katsarou, and Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cineutopia/   The Future Arrives as a Redhead They talk of mothers in law but not of outlaw daughters her sun and her moon is our son her cool paleness, reflected in an eye that looks like mine, follows her curves along the shoreline her hair like copper coils from beneath a straw hat a Maisie or Daisy, a woman of Stem for whom we stem talk of servers, thumbprint keys, on an ancient island now we are all code-changers the future arrives as a redhead green, green love lays a glove on us, we no longer count in threes, a quaver sounds, and the future all sharps and flats   *   Wedding, Key West A stitch in throat saves time Infernal cough speaks through me @ the bride and groom On sand they stand to create a sand souvenir from this empty glass vessel Sunset drips from the lips of the bride As the prey is plucked from the air between her palms In the gulf beyond the photographer's camera, a capsized sailboat, but no one's looking– The Key light bedazzles and defeats us all Mouth tightly shut clench in the solar plexus   *     Waited you waited with me as the house next door emptied of its guests, then its owners, fairy tale turned animal farm minted with ash and wishes you were my kitchen elf my second thought my echo's echo cocked ear, cracked oasis your absorbent embered orbs that morning of the supermoon setting behind the barn you were quiet, then quieter still white fog settling into the hollows and a thin coat of frost everywhere and this, the simplest death you trained me well, M. I listen for your listening

Send us a textTransporting Cannabis and Cash: Insights from Ari | Trucking Risk and Insurance PodcastIn this episode of the Trucking Risk and Insurance Podcast, Chris interviews Ari, the head of a vertically integrated transportation company specializing in the safe and efficient transportation of cannabis and cash across 28 states. They discuss the unique challenges of transporting these high-value commodities, the regulatory compliance across different states, and the robust security measures, such as using vehicles with GPS tracking and cameras and employing retired law enforcement officers. Ari also shares insights on the company's growth plans, aspirations for international expansion, and commitment to green transportation solutions.00:00 Introduction to Cannabis and Money Transportation00:24 Meet Ari: The Man Behind the Company00:48 The Logistics of Cannabis Transportation02:23 Challenges in Cannabis and Money Transportation04:17 Safety Measures and Team Composition10:09 Green Initiatives and Future Plans21:27 Hiring and Employment Opportunities25:06 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsAri Raptis, CEO and founder of Talaria Transportation:Ari Raptis is a dynamic leader, successful entrepreneur, and the founder and CEO of three companies that provide logistics, supply chain and cash management solutions for highly regulated industries throughout the U.S.After identifying a lack of crucial infrastructure for the burgeoning cannabis industry, Raptis founded Talaria Transportation to revolutionize the logistics system for the ever-changing compliance demands of the alternative health industry. Talaria provides trusted, versatile, secure transportation of wholesale and B2B products for licensed retailers, cultivators, labs and brands.National Secure Transport (NST), is a full-suite cash management and logistics company that specializes in the secure, efficient movement of cash. The company provides customers with the latest fully integrated currency transport, cash-in-transit, cash vault, change orders, smart safe, financial institution depository and ATM services, and utilizes proprietary software to provide a seamless customer experience.Raptis' direct-to-consumer platform, Melly Home Delivery, provides compliant, safe and reliable products delivered right to the door. Raptis was recognized as a Top 40 Under 40 Rising Star by Marijuana Venture when he was 29 years old, and has been dubbed the “Greek Transportation Tycoon of Cannabis,” in homage to his family's Greek American heritage. He is actively engaged with lawmakers and industry stakeholders to educate and to develop best practices for emerging industries.About Talaria:Established in 2017,  Talaria Transportation, LLC is a privately held company specializing in secure and trusted logistics for the legal cannabis industry. Talaria provides a critical infrastructure for the highly regulated industry and serves all states with legal programs. Providing optimum systems for every facet of the market, including product and lab testing transportation, Talaria is a reliable and trusted resource for the logistical needs of the legal cannabis industry. With a professional team of retired police officers and military veterans, the company is dedicated to delivering cannabis in a safe, secure, and compliant manner. For information, visit Talaria.comHOSTS:John FarquharSummit Risk Solutions: summitrisksolutions.ca1 226 802-2762John@summitrisksolutions.caChris HarrisSafety Dawg Inc: safetydawg.comChris@SafetyDawg.com1 905 973 7056Keeping it Safety Dawg Simple!#trucksafety #truckinsurance #truckpodcastDo you need a "Truck Driver Safety Policy?" Get

Quick, name three movies about Greek-American culture. If you said My Big Fat Greek Wedding, congratulations. So this week we're going Greek, from the Windex to the walls. Because while My Big Fat Greek Wedding was a fair amount of fun, the sequel is anything but.  Check out our various rewards and tiers on patreon: www.patreon.com/sequelisers Website: www.sequelisers.com/  Discord: www.sequelisers.com/discord  Shop: www.sequelisers.com/shop  Twitter: twitter.com/sequelisers Instagram: instagram.com/sequelisers TikTok: tiktok.com/@sequelisers Music by Daniel Williams Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SummaryAthens, Greece is a vibrant city with a rich history and modern amenities. It offers a mix of ancient ruins, world-class museums, delicious food, and lively nightlife. The city is known for its welcoming LGBTQ+ community, with a gayborhood in the Ghazi neighborhood and a variety of gay-friendly establishments. Both expats and locals find it relatively easy to make friends, especially through activities and social events. While speaking Greek is not necessary to live in Athens, it can be helpful when dealing with government agencies and utilities. English is widely spoken, especially in tourist areas and among healthcare professionals. Athens offers a vibrant arts and culture scene, with theaters, music venues, museums, and festivals. The city has a variety of outdoor theaters and concert venues, including the ancient theater of Epidaurus, known for its exceptional acoustics. The museums in Athens, such as the Acropolis Museum and the Benaki Museum, are top-notch. The city also has a good public transportation system, including metro, buses, trams, and taxis. Housing costs in Athens vary depending on the neighborhood, with apartments ranging from 500 to 1000 euros per month.The city has a low crime rate, with theft being the most common crime. Overall, Athens is considered a safe city for residents and tourists. They mention that crime is low in Athens, especially violent crime and that it is safe to walk around the city at any hour. They also talk about the healthcare system in Athens, highlighting the low cost of medical services and medications. They mention that there are enough doctors in Athens and that it is relatively easy to get appointments. They also discuss the different types of visas available for living in Greece and the tax implications of becoming a resident.Steve GantzosSteve Gantzos is a Greek-American currently living in Athens running a business as a real estate broker serving foreign and Greek clients to find their dream home in Greece. Born in the ancient Roman town of Esslingen, Germany, given the Byzantine name of Stylianos belonging to his late grandfather, the family moved to the USA in the latter months of 1969, settling in the Philadelphia area, where his mother's family settled years before, and had established themselves in the Greek community of Upper Darby, a suburb of the city. As was the norm in the Greek community of the early 70's, the families steadfastly clung to traditions and the language, where Steve grew up speaking Greek as his first language, while enjoying the rich cultural background of his family and ancestors. Greek was the only language he spoke until entering grade school where the challenge of learning English in school turned into both a daunting and exciting task for a young child whose parents depended on his language skills at later stages of life. Steve spent most of his life living in the Philadelphia area then a career opportunity took him to Miami, where he spent 12 years in the tropical sun, enjoying the gentrification of the region in the mid-90s. Realizing his heart was always in Europe after numerous visits, he ventured into the process of successfully obtaining ancestral citizenship in Greece to initiate the dream of living in his continent of birth, yet the dream took many years to come to fruition. At the peak of the pandemic, and the realization that life is much too short, the dream to live and work in Europe became reality with the move to Greece in early January 2021. Steve spends much of his time enjoying the richness of his ancestral land, traveling for business and pleasure to places he learned of in his youth, and making wonderful friends along the way while enjoying the remarkable adventure that is his life in Greece. Steve GantzosOwner and Founder

SummaryAthens, Greece is a vibrant city with a rich history and modern amenities. It offers a mix of ancient ruins, world-class museums, delicious food, and lively nightlife. The city is known for its welcoming LGBTQ+ community, with a gayborhood in the Ghazi neighborhood and a variety of gay-friendly establishments. Both expats and locals find it relatively easy to make friends, especially through activities and social events. While speaking Greek is not necessary to live in Athens, it can be helpful when dealing with government agencies and utilities. English is widely spoken, especially in tourist areas and among healthcare professionals. Athens offers a vibrant arts and culture scene, with theaters, music venues, museums, and festivals. The city has a variety of outdoor theaters and concert venues, including the ancient theater of Epidaurus, known for its exceptional acoustics. The museums in Athens, such as the Acropolis Museum and the Benaki Museum, are top-notch. The city also has a good public transportation system, including metro, buses, trams, and taxis. Housing costs in Athens vary depending on the neighborhood, with apartments ranging from 500 to 1000 euros per month.The city has a low crime rate, with theft being the most common crime. Overall, Athens is considered a safe city for residents and tourists. They mention that crime is low in Athens, especially violent crime and that it is safe to walk around the city at any hour. They also talk about the healthcare system in Athens, highlighting the low cost of medical services and medications. They mention that there are enough doctors in Athens and that it is relatively easy to get appointments. They also discuss the different types of visas available for living in Greece and the tax implications of becoming a resident.Steve GantzosSteve Gantzos is a Greek-American currently living in Athens running a business as a real estate broker serving foreign and Greek clients to find their dream home in Greece. Born in the ancient Roman town of Esslingen, Germany, given the Byzantine name of Stylianos belonging to his late grandfather, the family moved to the USA in the latter months of 1969, settling in the Philadelphia area, where his mother's family settled years before, and had established themselves in the Greek community of Upper Darby, a suburb of the city. As was the norm in the Greek community of the early 70's, the families steadfastly clung to traditions and the language, where Steve grew up speaking Greek as his first language, while enjoying the rich cultural background of his family and ancestors. Greek was the only language he spoke until entering grade school where the challenge of learning English in school turned into both a daunting and exciting task for a young child whose parents depended on his language skills at later stages of life. Steve spent most of his life living in the Philadelphia area then a career opportunity took him to Miami, where he spent 12 years in the tropical sun, enjoying the gentrification of the region in the mid-90s. Realizing his heart was always in Europe after numerous visits, he ventured into the process of successfully obtaining ancestral citizenship in Greece to initiate the dream of living in his continent of birth, yet the dream took many years to come to fruition. At the peak of the pandemic, and the realization that life is much too short, the dream to live and work in Europe became reality with the move to Greece in early January 2021. Steve spends much of his time enjoying the richness of his ancestral land, traveling for business and pleasure to places he learned of in his youth, and making wonderful friends along the way while enjoying the remarkable adventure that is his life in Greece. Steve GantzosOwner and Founder

Netflix Personality seen on The Circle S5 and now cast on S2 Perfect Match which premieres next month! June 7th Xanthi is also an Influencer, PrettyLittleThing Ambassador and proud of her Greek-American culture!IG: https://www.instagram.com/xanthijoanna/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/creator-to-creators-with-meosha-bean--4460322/support.

Rita Wilson's debut novel, When the Only Light is the Moon tells the tale of four women, each with their own story, and a chance encounter in a foreign land that changes everything. Demi is a Greek-American banquet manager who is still recovering from a breakup. She joins her mother, aunt, and cousin for a trip to Greece. The plan for a relaxing holiday does not begin well as their rental car breaks down. Rescue by a villager and her grandson Stavros leads to an unexpected romance, with Charles, a British author who offers humor and sage advice.  Demi must consider her feelings for Stavros, and with Charles' advice in mind, all four women face their issues in this work on the Milford House imprint. Rita Wilson is an award-winning artist, writer, and educator. Her work has appeared in numerous publications, including the literary magazines Rune and Riverspeak, Voices from the Attic, and The 100 Lives Anthology. Her first book, Greek Lessons is a biography and memoir, and her many trips to Greece have informed the new novel she speaks of with host Lawrence Knorr. Wilson has an MFA in Creative Nonfiction from Carlow University in Pittsburgh. A retired teacher, Wilson has held creative writing workshops in the US and Europe. She is also a Western Pennsylvania Writing Project fellow, a Non-Fiction Editor for the Northern Appalachia Review, and a Director of the Writing Conference of Northern Appalachia (WCONA). She lives near Pittsburgh.

Today, I am in the studio with Luke Kennedy, a war fighter, and a true Greek American. He talks about his Middle East Deployments and how he almost ended his life in a bathtub in a random hotel. The Agoge Coaching Program: https://go.theagoge.com/enroll-now Subscribe: http://bit.ly/NickKoumalatsossub Check out my Top Videos!: http://bit.ly/NickKoumalatsosTopVideos My Book Excommunicated Warrior: https://www.nickkoumalatsos.com/excommunicated-warrior/ Follow me: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/NickKoumalatsos82 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/nickkoumalatsos/ Twitter https://twitter.com/NickKoumalatsos Website https://www.nickkoumalatsos.com/ AMAZON STORE: https://www.amazon.com/shop/nickkoumalatsos?listId=30MI4UXP3NMMM TEE SPRING MERCH: https://nick-koumalatsos-store.creator-spring.com Become A Channel Member Here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCprIYzlSE4-N-4ZL3GSq8FA/join The Agoge Coaching Program https://go.theagoge.com/enroll-now MILITARY AND ALL TRAINING PROGRAMS: https://theagoge.com/collections/all Marine Recon Prep https://theagoge.com/pages/reconprep Marine Raider Selection Prep https://theagoge.com/pages/raiderprep Marine Corps Recruit Training Prep https://theagoge.com/pages/usmcprep SPONSORS AND DISCOUNTS Core Medical Group (Hormone Replacement Therapy) https://coremedicalgrp.com/nick/ Bare Performance Nutrition https://shop.bpnsupps.com/koumalatsos MY ORGANIZATIONS AND BUSINESSES @JOHNNYSLICKS https://johnnyslicks.com/ The Agoge Coaching Program https://theagoge.com/ Core Medical Group (Hormone Replacement Therapy) https://coremedicalgrp.com/nick/ SEND STUFF TO: Alexander Industries 624 US HWY 17S Suite 1 Holly Ridge NC 28445 #NickKoumalatsos About Nick Koumalatsos: Welcome to the official YouTube channel of Nick Koumalatsos! Nick is a former Marine Raider, entrepreneur, father, coach, and a leading source of inspiration for anyone seeking to overcome adversity and live their lives to the fullest. This channel contains various content, including motivational talks, fitness advice, adventure vlogs, and behind-the-scenes peeks into Nick's entrepreneurial endeavors. As a dedicated advocate for men's health and wellness, Nick shares valuable resources and discussions. Whether you're seeking to improve your physical fitness, looking for motivation to conquer your daily challenges or want to join in on some wild adventures, you're in the right place. Subscribe and hit the notification bell to stay updated on Nick's latest videos, and don't forget to check out the links below for more on Nick's books, apparel, and other exciting projects. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alwaysforwardpodcast/support

SEE THE VIDEO REFERENCED IN THE PODCAST > We sit with the founder of Stray Dog, Johnny Livanos, and discuss his vision and journey into developing Greece's first wild gin. As a Greek American growing up in the restaurant industry, Johnny walks us through a moment in his life after realizing how many exotic and unique herbs and botanicals grow in Greece that would be the perfect recipe for a stellar gin. Upon this eureka moment, Johnny went right to work sourcing his ingredients and assembling his team to create the brand, Stray Dog Wild Gin. Stray Dog Wild Gin is a passionate supporter of animal welfare. A portion of all sales are donated to organizations and shelters in Greece that provide food, veterinary care and homes for stray animals. Join us in getting to know more about Johnny and his amazing gin! See more on the free UWC app.

The Talk of Fame Podcast got to talk with Katie Chonacas! With over two decades in the Hollywood entertainment industry, Katie has established herself as a globally recognized Greek-American actress, model, poet, producer, painter, and philanthropist. Her journey began at a young age, when her natural beauty and classical training quickly propelled her into the spotlight. Katie's modeling career flourished as she worked with prominent companies, eventually leading her to relocate to Los Angeles and discover a true passion for acting. She made her television debut on hit shows like CBS's CSI: NY, Cold Case, FX Network's It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, and Law & Order SVU. Katie's film credits include roles in Jessica Simpson's Major Movie Star, The Code with Morgan Freeman and Antonio Banderas, and a memorable scene with Nicolas Cage in Werner Herzog's Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans. After conquering the worlds of modeling, television, and film, Katie pursued her love of music, landing a deal with hip-hop superstars 50 Cent and G-Unit. She toured extensively with them throughout Europe and South Africa and starred in popular music videos like P!NK's "Who Knew", Hilary Duff's "Stranger", and The Chemical Brothers' "The Golden Path". Katies Links: https://www.chonacas.com/links/ FOLLOW ME:  INSTAGRAM:  Officialkyliemontigney  Talkoffamepod  Facebook:  Officialkyliemontigney  Talkoffame Twitter:  Kyliemontigney4  ABOUT ME: Hi, I am Kylie! I love sports, spending time with my family, traveling, and meeting people that inspire me. I love listening to other people's stories and sharing their journeys.

Elias Cairo is the co-owner and head salumist at Olympia Provisions in Portland. Cairo grew up in a Greek-American family, where he learned to appreciate the value of handmade food. He later traveled to Europe to apprentice with master chefs and butchers, where he honed his skills in charcuterie. In 2009, Cairo returned to Portland and founded Olympia Provisions with his sister and partners, which has since become renowned for its high-quality artisanal meats. Lately, Eli has been propagating a message on social media comparing OP to larger meat companies, and on this podcast we talk to him about the differences in practices, including the questions consumers can ask retailers and meat companies to find out exactly what's on their plates. Cairo is also involved in other business ventures including the restaurants Bar Casa Vale, Olympia Provisions and most recently, Alpenrausch. We also talk about life balance, and how he best keeps so many balls in the air, and what makes him happiest in and out of work. Right at the Fork is supported by:  Zupan's Markets: www.Zupans.com  RingSide Steakhouse:  www.RingSideSteakhouse.com  Portland Food Adventures: www.PortlandFoodAdventures.com Capitola Coffee: www.CapitolaCoffee.com  Acre Forge Knives: www.AcreForge.co (use code: CUT25 for 25% off

In this episode Greece Chats Podcasts I am joined by Panagiota Niovi Christopoulou. ** You can learn more about Niovi and her campaign at: https://bit.ly/4bHBlIZ ** Niovi is the first Greek-American candidate for New Democracy in the EU Parliament Elections in 2024. Niovi strives to strengthen the connection between Greece and the Greek Diaspora, among many other ambitions. Watch the video edition of this interview at: https://youtu.be/iwGNrC8RCbc https://bit.ly/4bHBlIZGreece Chats podcast is brought to you by Greece Media. Do you need help claiming your rightful Greek citizenship? Greece Media can help. Book a consultation today: www.greece-media.com/greekcitizenship

Ellen is a baby scoop-era New York State adoptee. She was adopted by a loving Greek American couple through a closed private adoption and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area with a younger adopted brother.Ellen always wanted to find her original family and searched off and on starting in the early 90s but kept hitting roadblocks. Her adoptive parents were not supportive of her search so she had very little information to go on. Then a friend had her rescue dog's DNA tested which changed everything for the better.To skip ahead to the interview go to timestamp: 16:13Relinquished: The Politics of Adoption and the Privilege of American Motherhood, by Gretchen SissonRESOURCES for AdopteesS12F Helping AdopteesGregory Luce and Adoptees Rights LawJoe Soll & other adoptee resourcesFireside Adoptees Facebook GroupReckoning with the Primal Wound DocumentaryHiraeth Hope & HealingMoses FarrowNational Suicide Prevention Lifeline – 1-800-273-8255 OR Dial or Text 988.NAMI Hotline at 1-800-950-NAMI (6264) or email them at info@nami.orgAdoptee Therapist DirectoryIf you want to support our show, visit our Patreon Page.Thank you to our Patreons! Join at the $10 level and be part of our monthly Zoom adoptee community. Our next Zoom is 6/1 @ 1pm ET.Our Patrons:  Laura, Barbara, Ramona, Linda, Daphne, Denise, Michelle, Emily, Linda, John, Eric, Beth, Ron, Tony, Kristi,  Kristen, Jane, Kelley, Sandra, The Harpy, Kristan, Lisa,  Michelle, Jesper, Julie, Rivi, Robert,  Colleen, Janet, Robin, Lynn, Mikki, Sharon, Carol, Elizabeth, Diane, Ann, Darra, A.M., Kelly, Lyn, Lynn Wood, Jeff, Karla, Ellen,  Gayle Whitlock,  Dave, Kim, Simone, Liesl, Kelly, Sherry, Barbara and Sandra.Support the Show.To support the show - Patreon.

We catch up with the incredible Evangelia to chat about all things, especially her new US tour that is kicking off this summer! Evangelia is a Greek-American artist born in the US, and raised between the island of Crete and New Jersey. Known for her effortless blend of modern pop music with Greek elements, she has captivated sold-out audiences around the world. With multi-platinum hits in Greece, a recent signing to Epic Records in the US, and a die-hard international social media following, Evangelia continues to honor her heritage through her artistry while forging her own legacy. Check out Evangelia's website: evangeliamusic.com See more on the GreekAF app.

Anyone who has visited the United States or is familiar with shows like Seinfeld will have come across a diner, a uniquely American type of restaurant. Few may know, however, that from the 1960s onward Greek-Americans came to dominate the diner restaurant scene, especially in the Northeast and the Midwest. Professor Alexander Kitroeff, one of the leading historians of the Greek-American experience, joins Thanos Davelis to talk about the American diner, its strong links to Greek immigrants, and whether the phenomenon of the Greek-American diner has a future in today's America.You can read the articles we discuss on our podcast here:Greek Diners in America's HeartlandAthens, Ankara finalizing details of PM's Turkey visitTurkey halts trade with Israel over 'humanitarian tragedy' in Gaza

We sat down with Paul Tsitsopoulos, the president of the Alpha Omega Council. The Alpha Omega Council is an organization dedicated to promote Hellenism. Their mission statement is as follows: - Unite Americans of Hellenic ancestry in order to promote and encourage loyalty and patriotism to the United States of America. - Cultivate the ideals of Hellenism. Strive toward maintaining positive Greek-American relations. - Recognize the achievements of those individuals or groups who have excelled in their professions or fields of endeavor. - Help alleviate the wants of the poor and needy. Establish, maintain, and aid religious, charitable, scientific, literary and educational activities. Learn more at the Alpha Omega Council website. See more on the free GreekAF app.

Welcome to another exciting episode of Ask a Matchmaker! This week, Maria sits down with two remarkable individuals who bring humor, culture, and a whole lot of heart to the table. Joining her are Gus Constantellis and Christina Mavronas, the dynamic duo behind the @welcometotheneighborhoodpod.   Gus, a Greek-American comedian known for his viral immigrant culture observations, and Christina, a Brooklynite with Greek roots and a knack for blending humor with the human experience, bring their unique perspectives to the table. From Gus's rise from Brooklyn to national headlining tours to Christina's journey through dance to filmmaking, their stories are as captivating as they are hilarious. Tune in for a dose of culture, dating insights, and plenty of laughs!   Follow Gus and Christina: @constantlygus @christinamavronas https://www.youtube.com/@welcometotheneighborhoodpod   And read this incredible tribute about Gus and his mom: https://www.today.com/parents/greek-mom-tiktok-death-rcna137728   *************** Was traveling to Greece on your bucket list this year? Let's make it happen! Travel to Greece with Maria! http://agapeescapes.com    This episode is brought to you by Agape Match and the Agape Intensive program. Ready for a complete dating mindset shift? Enroll in an upcoming Agape Intensive!   Enroll in virtual: https://agapematch.com/agape-group-coaching-intensive/ Enroll in person: https://www.wetravel.com/trips/agape-intensive-in-real-life-nyc-2024-agape-escapes-llc-new-york-62720558   You can also join Maria's database or become a matchmaking client! Visit https://agapematch.com    Follow @MatchmakerMaria and @askamatchmaker on IG so you can ask a question on the next live!  Make sure to subscribe and sign up for notifications for fantastic dating and relationship advice brought to you by Maria Avgitidis!

We just wrapped up the Southeastern Europe and Eastern Mediterranean conference here in Washington, DC, a forum Kathimerini English Edition, HALC, and the Delphi Economic Forum have organized now for 5 years running. During the conference we saw Greece, Greek-American relations, Cyprus, developments in the Balkans, and the wars in the Middle East and Ukraine take center stage. Tom Ellis, the editor in chief of Kathimerini's English edition, joins Thanos Davelis in Washington to break down the main takeaways from the past few days in DC.You can read the articles we discuss on our podcast here:Greek-American relations on the agenda of Kathimerini's 5th Southeast Europe and EastMed ForumMost Greeks view US stance positively, poll findsUS will be ‘closely monitoring' TurkeyErdogan says Turkey ready to cooperate with Egypt on GazaTurkey's Erdogan receives red-carpet reception in Egypt, calls Sisi 'brother'Cyprus could produce first natural gas as soon as 2026, minister says

In this episode I am joined by Katia Dragotis, the COO and Co-Founder of 'Purple Banter,' where she wrangles microphones and unruly podcast hosts with equal finesse. With a career that's more twisty than a rollercoaster designed by a mad scientist, Katia has spent over a decade in the sports and entertainment industry, proving that life is just one big improv show, and she's the star player. Starting as an on-camera host and reporter, Katia quickly realized that talking about other people's achievements was fun, but creating her own chaos was even better. Enter 'Purple Banter,' where she's the puppet master behind the scenes, ensuring that every podcast episode is a delightful blend of insight, laughter, and the occasional goat noise (because why not?). Described as the Rubik's Cube of personalities, Katia is the puzzle everyone wants to solve but ends up just admiring from a distance.  Some say she's the only person who can simultaneously run a podcast network and organize a spontaneous dance-off in the office kitchen. Katia Dragotis is the maestro of 'Purple Banter' and the reigning queen of turning chaos into comedy. So, grab your headphones, brace yourself for a rollercoaster of laughter, and join Katia on this podcasting journey where every episode is a surprise party she didn't know she was hosting. Described as the Rubik's Cube of personalities, Katia is the puzzle everyone wants to solve but ends up just admiring from a distance. She's the reason the office coffee machine has a panic button and the emergency kit includes both a stapler and a stress ball. Hailing from the land of 10,000 lakes (and probably 10,000 more podcast ideas), Minneapolis, Minnesota, Katia proudly brings her Greek-American flair to the palm tree-filled chaos of Los Angeles. She's the only person who can seamlessly transition from discussing the latest sports scores to passionately arguing about the proper way to pronounce "gyro." - GreeceChats Podcast is brought to your by The Greek Mortgage Guy, Savvas Fetfatsidis. Let Savvas help you get pre-approved for a mortgage today! Visit www.rate.com/savvas - GreeceChats Podcast is available on all podcast platforms, you can follow the podcasts instagram page at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@greecechatspodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. You can also watch the video edition of this episode on YouTube at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠youtube.com/@iamgreece -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Get ready for a hilarious yet touching episode that you won't soon forget. This week, Meka Mo gets real with Greek American comedian Gus Constantellis as he opens up about the sudden passing of his beloved mama❤️‍

In conversation with CJ Hauser Featured as an Editor's Choice in The New York Times Book Review, Annie Liontas' debut novel, Let Me Explain You, follows the bridge-burning patriarch of a Greek American family who believes he has only days to live. Liontas is the co-editor of the anthology A Manner of Being: Writers on their Mentors, and has contributed writing to The New York Times Book Review, NPR, Gay Magazine, Guernica, and McSweeney's, among other places. The Gloss, her interview series with women and genderqueer writers, appears in BOMB, The Believer, and Electric Literature. A personal memoir in essays, Sex with a Brain Injury details the multiple concussions Liontas suffered in her 30s and their lasting effects, while offering a larger account of the roles brain injuries have played in historical and contemporary culture-particularly in relation to women and the LGBT community. CJ Hauser is the author of The Crane Wife, a popular memoir in essays that explores the many definitions of love. Also the author of the novels Family of Origin and The From-Aways, they have contributed writing to a wide array of periodicals, including The Paris Review, Tin House, The Guardian, Bon Appetit, Esquire, The New York Times, and Vogue UK. Because you love Author Events, please make a donation to keep our podcasts free for everyone. THANK YOU! The views expressed by the authors and moderators are strictly their own and do not represent the opinions of the Free Library of Philadelphia or its employees. (recorded 1/18/2024)

Gus Constantellis is an amazing Greek-American standup, writer, and soon-to-be cookbook author, but today he is in the apartment to cook some sizzling hot SEX STORIES! In addition, the wonderful SVU cop Kylie Vincent joins us once again as temporary co-host while Maddie is touring on the road. We discuss having suspicious sex while abroad, grieving the death of well-known loved ones, and we learn the true history of queer icon Marsha P. Jonestown. Ashley puts numbers on the boards. Kylie does sex work.   You can follow Gus on Instagram & TikTok: @constantlygus https://linktr.ee/constantlygus/, And you can listen to his new podcast, “Welcome to the Neighborhood,” now: https://www.youtube.com/@welcometotheneighborhoodpod  SUPPORT OUR PODCAST: Bonus Content: https://www.patreon.com/WHGS Merch: https://shop.merchcentral.com/collections/ashley-gavin Watch on this YouTube: https://youtu.be/UPpE9vRqWdM  FOLLOW ASHLEY GAVIN @ashgavs TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ashgavscomedy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashgavs/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ashgavs Twitter: https://twitter.com/ashgavs Tour Dates & Newsletter: https://www.ashleygavin.com/#dates FOLLOW KYLIE VINCENT @kylievincentthefirst TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kylievincentthefirst  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kylievincentthefirst/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kylievincent5189  Tour Dates: https://www.kylierosevincent.com/  PRODUCED BY SWETSHOP: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/swetshop.tv/ ______________________________________________ SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS GREEN CHEF: Use code “60gay” to get get 60% off, plus 20% off your first two months at https://www.greenchef.com/60gay  SMALLS: Use promo code “GAY” to get 50% off, plus free shipping at https://www.smalls.com/gay Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Center Makes Fundraising Push in Face of CUNY Budget Cuts In this second episode of the Podcast of the Center for Byzantine & Modern Greek Studies at Queens College CUNY, I speak with the College's President, Frank Wu, who has emerged as an important ally for the Center as it deals with a cut-off of funding from CUNY. Earlier in 2023 all independent centers at CUNY had to certify that they were capable of self funding. This has provided a challenge to the Center as it prepares to celebrate its 50th anniversary with a fundraising gala in Queens on May 17, 2024. The Byzantine and Modern Greek Center is the brainchild of the late Professor Harry Psomiades, who left a tenured position in the history department at Columbia University to come to Queens in 1974. Since then, the Center has been arguably the largest Hellenic studies program in the country with more than 20,000 students enrolled over the decades. Over its 50-year history the Center has gotten substantial support from the Greek-American community, which has funded the dozens of scholarships that help its primarily middle class students cover the cost of their educations. In addition, it received substantial support from various Hellenic and Hellenic-American foundations, one of which helped endow a professorship in Byzantine studies. But as a recent article in Kathimerini, Greece's leading newspaper, pointed out, Hellenic studies programs around the world are suffering from decreased funding from their host universities, in part because of an emphasis on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) over the liberal arts (though this does not appear to be the motivation at CUNY). In a wide ranging conversation, Wu, a lawyer and legal scholar who has written books on race relations, recounts his upbringing as the child of immigrants from Taiwan and makes connections with the experiences of his diverse student body at Queens, which speaks more than 100 languages. He outlines his vision for a diaspora center at Queens and the vital role the Byzantine & Modern Greek Center plays in the College's mosaic. And he pledges his support for the Center and expresses his eagerness to work with the Greek-American community to help fund it for the future. Says Wu, “It's so important that we have a program that looks at and helps to empower the Greek diaspora.” I have served on the Center's advisory council for three decades, a position in which I followed my father, the late Takis J. Metaxas, a founding member of the council in the early years with Professor Psomiades. I have been able to watch all the successes and challenges the Center has experienced. It is comforting to know that as it faces the future, the Center for Byzantine & Modern Greek Studies has College President Frank Wu in its corner.

It's been almost one year since the State Department notified Congress of the potential F-35 sale to Greece. Unfortunately, the sale has still yet to move forward. This delay coincides with Turkish President Erdogan's attempts to use Sweden's NATO membership to pressure the US over the sale of F16s. Endy Zemenides, the Executive Director of the HALC, joins Thanos Davelis to discuss the efforts to move the F35 sale to Greece forward, and break down why progress in Greek-American relations should not be affected by the dysfunctional relationship between the US and Turkey.You can read the articles we discuss on our podcast here:Complete the sale of F-35s to GreeceTurkey links Sweden's NATO bid to US approving F-16 jet sales and Canada lifting arms embargoTurkey says Canada, US linking drone-camera exports to Sweden NATO membershipCongress presses State Department on Turkey's drone programGreece approves new law granting undocumented migrants residence rights, provided they have a jobFiscal reforms agreed by EU governments

Greek-American author Sophia Kouidou-Giles joins Liv to talk Circe, Skylla, Greece, and her new novel An Unexpected Ally. Help keep LTAMB going by subscribing to Liv's Patreon for bonus content! CW/TW: far too many Greek myths involve assault. Given it's fiction, and typically involves gods and/or monsters, I'm not as deferential as I would be were I referencing the real thing. Attributions and licensing information for music used in the podcast can be found here: mythsbaby.com/sources-attributions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this bonus episode, I sit down with astrologer, tarot and oracle reader, and author Maria Sofia Marmanides. We talk all about her first oracle deck: The Women of Myth Oracle Deck, which offers guidance and insight from divine and diverse feminine figures throughout history and mythos—all while reclaiming their narratives and retelling their stories with care and from an empowering perspective. We also discuss how her upbringing and culture as a first-generation Greek-American intersect and inform her spiritual practice, hot manifestation tips, how to improve your relationship with your tarot and oracles decks, our personal astrology practices, and so much more. Maria isn't just one of the most talented initiatives out there, she is also a dear friend who I respect so, so much. Her guidance and insight are invaluable and she offers our listeners a channeled message and oracle reading in this episode, as well. Order: The Women of Myth Oracle DeckFollow Maria on InstagramOrder: The One-Card Tarot JournalOrder: The Oracle Card JournalVisit Maria's WebsiteMore About MariaMaria Sofia Marmanides is a Leo Sun, Cancer Moon, and Virgo Rising, three placements that come through very strongly in her work. She is an astrologer, tarot and oracle reader, as well as writer and author (hello, Virgo Rising). She has published two books on divination, The One Card Tarot Journal and The Oracle Card Journal. Her latest project, a new Oracle Deck, The Woman of Myth, and the accompanying guidebook is available now from Adams Media and Simon & Schuster. You can find her posts and videos on Instagram at MariaSofia_Astro (hi there, Leo Sun), where she gives tarot readings and offers up her thoughts and reflections on natal astrological placements and the current transits (delivered via her Cancer Moon musings). She believes everyone is a little bit psychic and that your soul chose your chart for a reason—you just have to figure out what that reason is.Support the show

In the wake of the Hamas attack against Israel, both Cyprus and Greece quickly condemned Hamas, expressed their solidarity with Israel, and their willingness to contribute toward efforts that could lead to a deescalation. Cyprus has once again become a safe haven for people heading to and leaving Israel, while Greece, as the only EU and NATO member in the region with good relations with both Israel and Arab countries, stands at the ready as well. Endy Zemenides, the Executive Director of the Hellenic American Leadership Council, joins Thanos Davelis to explore the role Greece and Cyprus can play in the wake of the upheavals we've seen in the region, and provide a look ahead as Greek-American advocates prepare to head to Washington, DC next week with their counterparts from the American Jewish Committee to advocate on the Hill together.You can read the articles we discuss on our podcast here:First batch of US citizens leaving Israel arrive in Cyprus by boatThe US and Greek role in the Mideast crisisGreece deeply concerned, ready to assistGreece, Turkey, discuss ‘positive agenda' during ministerial meetings in AthensDemographic decline is ‘existential bet for our future,' says MitsotakisGreece's demographic challenge

Dr. John P. A. Ioannidis (yo-NEED-ees) is a Greek-American physician-scientist, writer and Stanford University professor who has made contributions to evidence-based medicine, epidemiology, and clinical research. He has served on the editorial board of over twenty scientific journals, including Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), Journal of the National Cancer Institute (JNCI), and The Lancet.Dr. Ioannidis has received elected membership to the National Academy of Medicine, the European Academy of Sciences and Arts, the European Academy of Cancer Sciences, the American Epidemiological Society, and the Association of American Physicians. He is also a published poet and an opera librettist!__________________________________________________________

**This episode was recorded before the fires in Maui occurred Today's show features an interview with Alexi Pappas. Alexi is a Greek-American runner, filmmaker, actor, and writer. Pappas was an NCAA All-American athlete at both Dartmouth College and the University of Oregon. She represented Greece at the 2016 Summer Olympics and she is releasing a new book, THIS WEEK! Alexi talks about her running career, her mental health and her new book. This conversation is full of vulnerability and awareness. Thank you Alexi for coming on to the show! Also in this episode: Mathew and Chris invite Alexi to play a round of: Name That Tune Mathew asks Chris about his recent trip to Hawaii re: M1M Go to https://betterhelp.com/ineededthat for 10% off your first month of therapy with BetterHelp and get matched with a therapist who will listen and help #sponsored Try Neurogum over at: https://tryneurogum.com/ineededthat #sponsored Thanks for checking out our podcast and please don't forget to follow along on Instagram at www.instagram.com/ineededthatpodcast Connect with Chris Powell, get links to his new app (coming soon) as well as products & speaking info at www.ChrisPowell.com Connect with Mathew Blades, and bring him into speak at www.learnfrompeoplewholivedit.com Bring movement to your company or school with Move 1 Million www.m1m.org Connect with Alexi here: https://www.alexipappas.com/ https://www.instagram.com/alexipappas/

This interview was recorded/filmed prior to the SAG-AFTRA Strike. Peter Bundic, a multi-talented artist hailing from Vancouver, recently made joined host Elias in the cave. Renowned for his diverse skills as an actor, writer, filmmaker, and TV host, Peter is best known for his standout portrayal of Carl Tapper on the popular Netflix series, "Chilling Adventures of Sabrina," where he starred alongside Kiernan Shipka. In addition to his previous accomplishments, Peter has embarked on a thrilling new venture as Fibs in TUBI's original thriller titled "Trap House," which is set to be released on June 9th. Fans and audiences can expect an enthralling performance from him in this much-anticipated project. Looking ahead, Peter's career is set to reach new heights as he takes on the leading role in the upcoming film "Melina's Dream," a captivating creation by Greek-American filmmaker Michael Achilles Nickles. This film beautifully showcases the life and talents of the legendary Greek actress and singer, Melina Mercouri. One noteworthy aspect of "Melina's Dream" is its authenticity, featuring an all-Greek cast, including Peter Bundic, who will undoubtedly bring depth and nuance to his character. With his impressive range of artistic talents and dedication to his craft, Peter Bundic continues to captivate audiences worldwide and solidify his position as a rising star in the entertainment industry. Fans eagerly anticipate witnessing his compelling performances in both "Trap House" and "Melina's Dream."    You can watch this interview on YouTube https://youtu.be/F2Ig2GoY6MI Have a question? Email us  themccpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Social Media for the latest show updates www.twitter.com/themccpodcast www.instagram.com/themccpodcast www.facebook.com/themancavechroniclespodcast www.themccpodcast.com  www.youtube.com/c/TheManCaveChronicleswElias  

There’s no money in owning markets, John Catsimatidis told me. So how did he become a billionaire? He leveraged his supermarkets to buy real estate, gas stations, and more. Owning the markets protected his downside, as he explains in his book, “How Far Do You Want to Go?” and in this interview. John Catsimatidis is a Greek-American businessman and philanthropist. He was born on September 7, 1948, in Nisyros, Greece. Catsimatidis is the owner and CEO of the Red Apple Group, a conglomerate that includes interests in oil refining, convenience stores, real estate, and supermarkets. He is also the founder and owner of Gristedes Foods, a grocery store chain in New York City. Catsimatidis has been involved in politics, running for mayor of New York City in 2013 as a Republican. Sponsored byLemon.io – Why squander time and money on developers who aren't perfect for your startup? Let Lemon match you with engineers that can transform your vision into reality — diabolically fast. Go to Lemon.io/mixergy for a 15% discount on your first 4 weeks with one of their devs. More interviews -> https://mixergy.com/moreint Rate this interview -> https://mixergy.com/rateint

Zoe Bernard, a talented Greek-American actress, recently sat down with host Elias in the cave. The purpose of their conversation was to delve into Zoe's experience as she embarks on her latest cinematic endeavor, co-starring in the highly anticipated film "Asteroid City," directed by the renowned filmmaker Wes Anderson. "Asteroid City" boasts an exceptional ensemble cast that includes illustrious names such as Tom Hanks, Scarlett Johansson, Jason Schwartzman, Liev Schreiber, Steve Carell, Maya Hawke, Stephen Park, Hope Davis, and Rupert Friend. Zoe Bernard joins this stellar lineup, lending her remarkable talent to the project. Asteroid City, a highly anticipated film directed by Wes Andersen, made its world premiere at the prestigious 76th Cannes Film Festival on May 23. The movie received an overwhelming response from the audience, as evidenced by an enthusiastic eight-minute standing ovation for the director and the film's cast and crew Filming for the movie took place in Spain over the course of a month, providing Zoe with the opportunity to work closely with this remarkable group of actors. The experience was undoubtedly enriching as she collaborated with such a prestigious ensemble, contributing her own unique presence to the film. Zoe's participation in "Asteroid City" is evident in the movie's gripping trailer and captivating posters, where her role is prominently featured. Her character, Bernice, holds a significant amount of screen time within the narrative, particularly during the Junior Stargazer/Space Cadet convention. With her compelling portrayal, Zoe brings Bernice to life, captivating audiences with her performance. As a Greek-American actress, Zoe Bernard has established herself as a rising star, and her inclusion in "Asteroid City" alongside such esteemed actors is a testament to her talent and dedication to her craft. Her involvement in this much-anticipated Wes Anderson film promises to be a notable milestone in her burgeoning career. You can watch this interview on YouTube https://youtu.be/ZnMO_03MCnQ Have a question? Email us  themccpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Social Media for the latest show updates www.twitter.com/themccpodcast www.instagram.com/themccpodcast www.facebook.com/themancavechroniclespodcast www.themccpodcast.com  www.youtube.com/c/TheManCaveChronicleswElias