The Greek Diaspora needed a voice … we are that voice! Welcome to The Great Greeks Podcast, or shall we say Γειά σας και καλωσορίσατε όλοι ! You stumbled upon a unique & original Podcast, which is the culmination of two determined gentlemen from opposite sides of the globe, who have never met in person, yet formed a bond through their rich culture. They created a platform to showcase Greek people who have become successful in their respective fields and career paths … people who are on their grind and hustling to make a name for themselves ... Men and Women who are Great, in our eyes, and who you too will hopefully find exemplary. You see, there is a word ( Φιλότιμο ) Philotimo, which is pretty much indescribable in English, but it is considered to be the highest of all virtues for us and the standards for family & social living no matter where in the world you are. In its simplest form, the term demonstrates one's personality and the manner in which they were raised. Actions that ensure that It is the core concept of respect and walking in right paths and describes one's behavior be great. To a Greek, it is essentially a way of life...
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episode 35: Episode 34: George Zouvelos (Director / Screenwriter / Actor)
In today's episode of The Great Greeks Podcast we chat with filmmaker ... George Zouvelos ! George is a multi award winning actor, screenwriter, and director of independent television and films. He studied Adler, Meisner, Hagan, and Chubbuck - and focused his Stanislavsky Method acting finishing his studies at the Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute in New York City. George is a member of and also served as a Judge for the Emmy's at the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences...
episode 34: Episode 33: Angelina Alexon (Musician)
In today's episode of The Great Greeks Podcast we chat with Musician ... Angelina Alexon ! Angelina Alexon is a fresh new POP singer/songwriter that is exploding on the music scene. She possesses a 5 octave soprano vocal range and sings in 8 different languages. Her range, as well as her vocal tone and power is often compared to two of her biggest inspirations Mariah Carey & Celine Dion...
episode 33: Episode 32: Dean Karnazes (Ultra Marathon Runner / Author)
In today's episode of The Great Greeks Podcast we chat with Ultra Marathon Runner and Author ... Dean Karnazes ! Named by TIME magazine as one of the “100 Most Influential People in the World,” Dean Karnazes has pushed his body and mind to inconceivable limits. His list of competitive achievements include winning the World’s Toughest Footrace, the Badwater Ultramarathon, and winning the 4 Deserts Challenge, racing in the hottest, driest, windiest and coldest places on earth...
episode 32: Episode 31: Dimitra Korri (Figure Skater/Singer/Filmmaker)
In today's episode of The Great Greeks Podcast we chat with Figure Skater / Musician / Filmmaker ... Dimitra Korri ! Dimitra is an independent filmmaker, international figure skater and singer. She is five time Greek national figure skating champion and has won numerous awards for her debut music video "Heaven Everywhere". It won Best Music Video at the 2019 Culver City Film Festival. Do yourself a favour and check out her music on: Spotify https://open.spotify...
episode 31: Episode 30: Antigoni (Musician/Singer/Songwriter)
In today's episode of The Great Greeks Podcast we chat with singer / songwriter ... Antigoni ! Antigoni has Greek roots, hailing from the island of Cyprus and was raised in the UK in London. She is a singer/songwriter who was signed to Island Records when she was 19 and also owns her own record label. Antigoni was also cast on UK's Love Island in 2022. She is making waves across the music world with her unique voice and exceptional talent...
episode 30: Episode 29: Marianna Devetzoglou (Olive Oil Sommelier/Producer/Educator)
In today's episode of The Great Greeks Podcast we chat with Olive Oil Sommelier and Producer. Marianna Devetzoglou ! Marianna manages Oleosophia in Greece where she organises and hosts olive oil tours, olive oil tastings, farm to table workshops and much more. If you want to learn about Olive Oil, the differences in quality of olive oil and antying else relating to the industry, join us for this podcast chat with Marianna. It is our pleasure to have her on The Great Greeks Podcast...
episode 29: Episode 28: Anthony Orisses (Entrepreneur)
In today's episode of The Great Greeks Podcast we chat with Entrepreneur.. Anthony Orisses ! Anthony hails from Queens, New York in the USA and is founder of Rarecut, the patented pocket handkerchief that always stays up. It is our pleasure to have him on The Great Greeks Podcast. Please join us for this awesome chat with Anthony Orisses!________________________________________________________________His Instagram:@anthonyorisses
episode 28: Episode 27: Tasos Karantakos (Documentary Filmmaker)
In today's episode of The Great Greeks Podcast we chat with Documentary Filmmaker.. Tasos Karantakos ! Tasos runs the youtube channel Unseen Voices where he visits communities around the world and gives them a voice with his real and genuine documentary style filmmaking. It is our pleasure to have him on The Great Greeks Podcast. Please join us for this awesome chat with Tasos Karantakos!________________________________________________________________Her Instagram:@unseen.voices
episode 27: Episode 26: Dora Goudoura (Fencer/Sportsperson/Olympian)
In today's episode of The Great Greeks Podcast we chat with Olympian Fencer... Dora Goudoura ! Dora is a 2 x Silver and 1 x Bronze World Championship medallist fencer as well as a 2 x Bronze European Championship medallist fencer. She also represented Greece at the 2021 Tokyo Olympic Games. It is our pleasure to have her on The Great Greeks Podcast...
episode 26: Episode 25: Evangelia (Musician/Artist)
In today's episode of The Great Greeks Podcast we chat with Musician... Evangelia ! Evangelia is a Sony Music Entertainment signed musician who is currently working with big household names in Greece such as Konstantinos Argiros (Κωνσταντίνος Αργυρός) and has previously also collaborated with Eleni Foureira! Raised in both Crete, Greece and New Jersey, USA, she is one of the most exciting Greek talents of the last few years...