Episodes
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Father Anthony Tandilyan: From Tablets to Tablets
We welcome Father Anthony Tandilyan to the show! Fr. Anthony is the presiding Pastor at St. Vasilios Greek Orthodox Church in Peabody, MA. His journey from Armenia to Pastor has been interesting, and his use of media throughout his life plays a key role in his connection to his followers. As…
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Entrepreneur Chris Lambros
We welcome the entrepreneurial force of Chris Lambros to the podcast! Chris is the founder of Rhody Sports Cards LLC, a successful sports card business he built and grew while attending Bryant University. He developed a multichannel business that connects with collectors through an online store,...
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Argiros Concert Chair Bill Galatis
We welcome back Alpha Omega member and head of the Konstantinos Argiros concert Bill Galatis to discuss the big Alpha Omega 50th Anniversary weekend including the Friday night Gala event, the Sunday luncheon, and of course the main event on Saturday - Konstantinos Argiros live at the Agganis…
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Nicholas Kourtis Chair of the Marathon Essay Awards Program
The spirit of Hellenism, achievement, and community takes center stage on this week's Boston Greeks Podcast! Join us as we sit down with Nick Kourtis, proud member of the Alpha Omega Council and board member of the 26.2 Foundation, who sits on one of the dedicated chairs of the prestigious…
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Greek Heritage Night 2026 with John Mokas & Costas Sideritis
It's a Greek Celebration with custom Greek Jerseys at this year's Greek Heritage Night at Fenway Park, Boston! Get ready to channel your inner warrior because Boston’s biggest Greek celebration is taking over Fenway Park! In this high-energy episode, we sit down with John Mokas, the powerhouse…
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The Hellenic Initiative Executive Director Mike Manatos
We had the honor and pleasure of welcoming the great Mike Manatos to the show! Mike serves as the Executive Director of The Hellenic Initiative (THI). He stepped into this leadership role to mobilize the global Greek diaspora and Philhellene community. THI focuses on driving sustainable economic...
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Director of the MBC Panos Coufos
We welcome the awesome Panos Coufos to the show! Panos is the director of the wonderful Metropolis of Boston camp, which he first attended when he was eight years old and has taken part in every single youth and young adult ministry offering of the Metropolis of Boston. For 8 years, he has served...
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FHASNE President Eleni Vidalis
We welcome the awesome Eleni Vidalis to the show! Eleni is a respected Greek American community leader, media professional, and civic advocate based in Boston, Massachusetts. She is widely recognized for her decades-long commitment to the preservation and advancement of Hellenic culture, faith…
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Editor / Actor / Musician Bill Galatis
We welcome Bill Galatis to the show! Bill studied cinema, animation, film production, photography as well as developing into quite a cinephile. Bill also paralleled as a rock musician; performing, writing and recording all over New England and New York. From 2006-2018, Bill was involved with a...
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Entrepreneur & Honors Gala Co-Chair Bill Galatis
We welcome the great Bill Galatis to the show! Bill's resume and experience is so vast and impressive we would need another episode just to talk about his accomplishments. A quick summary includes his entrepreneurial skills as a Dunkin' co-franchisee and director of multi-unit network in Greater...
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Entrepreneur Irina Kapetanakis
Irina Kapetanakis is a dynamic entrepreneur, wellness advocate, and award-winning business leader dedicated to transforming lives through community-driven fitness. As the powerhouse behind the expansion of Rumble Boxing studios across the Northeast, Irina has redefined what it means to blend...
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"The Duke" Author Scott Kerman
We welcome the amazing Scott Kerman to the show! Scott, among his many credits, has authored a fascinating book about Michael Dukakis called, "The Duke: Weekly Conversations With The Last Honest Politician. A Political Giant And A Comedian Walk Into A Kitchen...". Join us as we chat about the…
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26.2 Foundation President & Founder Tim Kilduff
We welcome the awesome Tim Kilduff to the show! Tim is the president and founder of the 26.2 Foundation, whose signature project is the building of the International Marathon Center. As race director of the Boston Marathon from 1983-1984 he organized and led a small team that saved the Marathon...
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Professor / Author Loren J. Samons
We welcome the wonderful Jay Samons to the podcast! Jay is Professor of Classical Studies at Boston University and Chief Academic Advisor and Executive Director of the Institute for Hellenic Culture and the Liberal Arts at The American College of Greece in Athens. Born in Arkansas and educated at...
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Chris Damianakos of Cashunt Games Company
We welcome Chris Damianakos to the show! Chris has been a creating fun experiences as long as he can remember. Chris was born an only child, and a slew of imagination came along with him. As long as he can remember he kept creating experiences for friends - be it a game or some sort of theatrics...
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Radio Icon Ted Demetriades
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...
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Author Stella Nahatis
We welcome the incredible Stella Nahatis to the show! Stella was born in northern Greece and lived there until adoption by Greek emigrants landed the eleven-year-old orphan in the United States of America. After overcoming the hurdles inherent to the immigrant experience—assimilation, language...
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Greek Music Historian & Archivist Meletios Pouliopoulos
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…
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Performer & Elvis Impersonator Dimitrios Stavropoulos
We sit down for a chat with entertainer extraordinaire Dimitrios Stavropoulos. Dimitri is an Elvis impersonator and performer who is following his passion for entertaining. Join us to get to know Dimitrios Stavropoulos. Follow his socials: Instagram: instagram.com/dimitri_elvis_is_king/ Facebook:...
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A Chat with Daughters of Penelope VP Nektaria
Daughters of Penelope Orion 130 Boston Chapter Vice President Nektaria joins us to discuss her organizations various charitable efforts and their upcoming event, "Savor the Essence of Greece: Wines by Greek Goddesses". Get more info below: Get Tickets Info: [email protected] See more on…
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Educator Cindy Calder
We welcome the amazing Cindy Calder to the show! Cindy moved to Greece with her parents and two brothers in 1965. Her father was a US diplomat and Greek specialist stationed in Athens and Thessaloniki during various postings from 1963-1980. She attended elementary and high school at the American...
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Greek Dance Director Dr. John Pappas
We welcome the inspirational Dr. John Pappas to the show! John graduated cum laude from Boston University and then Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, where he was chosen to participate in the Teacher Training Honors Program. John serves as a trustee of the Alpha Omega Council and is a...
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Composer / Pianist / Professor Panagiotis Liaropoulos
We welcome the amazing Panos Liaropoulos to the show! Panos is a Greek composer and pianist. He was born in Athens, Greece and since 1997 he has resided in Boston, MA. He holds a Doctoral Degree in Composition from Boston University where he studied with Theodore Antoniou and Lukas Foss. He…
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Journalist/Writer/Editor Nancy Agris Savage
We welcome the amazing Nancy Agris Savage to the show! Nancy is the former owner/editor of the Hellenic Chronicle that was originally founded by her father, Peter Agris. She is a communications professional with experience across a wide spectrum of fields, including journalism, public policy,...
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Greek American Sports Founder Nick Tsiotos
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...
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Alpha Omega Council President Paul Tsitsopoulos
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...
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Kalomira Talks New Music & More
We sat down with the amazing Kalomira to catch up and chat about her awesome new single, "Rolling" amongst other things going on in her life. Join us in hanging out with Kalomira! "Rolling" music video See more on the free GreekAF app
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Father Alex Orphanos
We welcome Father Alex Orphanos to the Boston Greeks Podcast! Fr. Alex serves as the Presiding Priest of the Saint George Greek Orthodox Church in Lynn, MA. He assumed this role on October 23, 2022. In his first year as the Proistamenos, he has focused on the ministries of the church and has…
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Realtor Georgia Balafas
We welcome the amazing Georgia Balafas to the podcast! Georgia is a REALTOR and Associate Broker helping sellers, buyers, investors and developers in real estate transactions. After earning two degrees from Boston University — a B.S. in Communications with a concentration in Advertising and a...
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DJ / Producer / Artist Chris Kaos
Say hello to the multi-talented Chris Kaos. Born and raised in Boston, MA. Chris had spent his childhood life performing and competing as a Breakdancer. After years of dancing to the same old music, he decided to start producing his own music that he and his team could dance to. After a friend...
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HBBU Founder Panayiota Asimacos
We welcome Panayiota Asimacos to the podcast! Read her bio below: Growing up as a Greek American was by far the most rewarding experience. At a young age, I realized that my parents were providing my sister and I with the best of both worlds. Being raised in Belmont, Massachusetts and attending…
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Entrepreneur Nikitas Tsoukales
Nik Tsoukales founded REALTOP after spending more than 15 years growing multiple sales teams, call centers, and businesses using digital marketing. In his career, he’s been awarded multiple INC. 5000 Awards for fastest-growing private companies in the United States, been responsible for multiple...
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Lou Charbonneau of Xenia Greek Hospitality
We would like to welcome beverage director extraordinaire - Lou Charbonneau to the podcast! As a teenager, Lou encountered an alien intelligence one night in the woods. He cannot recall their exact conversation, but there was one bit about the possible end of the world and how cocktails could…
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Maria Behrakis
Join us for a wonderful chat with the amazing Maria Behrakis. Maria is a first generation Greek American community activist focused on education and Greek-American philanthropy. A mother of three children, Maria, along with her husband, Drake, is active with the National Hellenic Society which is...
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Psychiatrist Dr. Christoforos Iraklis Giakoumatos
We talk all things mental health with our esteemed guest Dr. Christoforos Iraklis Giakoumatos in his capacity as private practice practitioner. He is an addiction psychiatrist at Massachusetts General Hospital and an Instructor in Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School. He is also the Medical...
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Evan Turner of Xenia Greek Hospitality
Evan Turner, sommelier and wine director at Krasi Meze and Wine in Boston’s Back Bay, leads the largest all Greek wine list in the country. He is now leading the way in introducing New England to Greek wine. Evan has recently been published in outlets such as Vinepair, Wine Enthusiast, USA Today…
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Demetri, Stefanos, & Brendan of Xenia Greek Hospitality
Join us for a wonderful interview with a talented group of friends and business partners that are truly making waves in Boston. Demetri Tsolakis, Stefanos Oungrinis, and Brendan Pelley of Xenia Greek Hospitality sit with us to discuss how they came to be, where they are today, and what the future...
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Spiro Pappadopoulos
We hang out with restauranteur extraordinaire Spiro Pappadopoulos. Spiro grew up in Andover working in his family's restaurant while attending Andover High School. After attending Boston College, Spiro moved to New York City and dove into the restaurant business for seven years before moving back...
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Peter & Despina Sarianides of Theia Brands
Join us in learning about the incredible journey of Theia Brands founders Peter & Despina Sarianides. Their goal is to set the bar for a healthier, cleaner lifestyle. Their products are made with fresh, natural ingredients and they believe that their customers deserve a product that they can…
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Stephania Tsimikas
We talk all things health and fitness with WBFF Pro competitor Stephania Tsimikas. We learn about her past, her life, her motivations, and how she became a pro athlete in the highly competitive world of strength training. Join us in getting to know Stephania! instagram.com/stephaniatsimikas_wbffpro
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Demetri Tsolakis
We had the pleasure of catching up with the amazing Demetri Tsolakis. For those that don't know, his footprint in Boston began with Committee Ouzeri + Bar and has extended to fast-casual Greco, and, most recently, Krasi Meze & Wine. Except for the fact that each concept is rooted in Greek…
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Eleni Vidalis
We loved chatting with the one and only Eleni Vidalis! Eleni is a Greek-American television host, producer, director, activist, and comedian. She is best known for hosting The Greek Program for 25 years, heading the Federation of Hellenic American Societies of New England, and hosting Boston's...
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Arthur "DJ Thrilla" Markos
We got to catch up with an old friend and a pioneer of the Greek music scene that arose from Boston in the late 90s/early 00s - DJ THRILLA! Thrilla has had an interesting and diverse journey in music and we got to hear all about it on this episode of the Boston Greeks podcast. Join us!...
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News Anchor, Journalist, & Consultant Mike Nikitas
We had the privilege of chatting with long time news anchor, broadcaster, journalist, and media consultant Mike Nikitas. His history leading up to today has been truly fascinating, and the integrity, self-awareness, and knowledge he brings to the table is greatly appreciated! Join us as we get to...
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The Olive Tree Greek Education & Cultural Center
We had a great talk with Maria Lappas & Fay Katsanou, the founders and administrators of the wonderful Olive Tree Greek Education & Cultural Center. We learned more about the amazing program they are running for youth to learn about their culture, history, and language. Join us as we chat with...
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Alex Nirgianakis aka NRG formerly known as Efiologos
We hung out with the one and only Alex "NRG" Nirgianakis to discuss his journey from hip hop fanboy to current "FIRST CLASS" Greek rap superstar! Join us on this journey with Alex! Teaser instagram.com/nrg_boston
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Frankie Stavrianopoulos
We hung out with one of the original kings of Boston nightlife - the one and only Frankie Stavrianopoulos! We discuss how he started out, the journey he took along the way, and what he's up to today. Join us as we chat with Frankie! instagram.com/frankiestav wichcraftboston.com Download the free...
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DJ Dimitri Soteropoulos
We sat down with the one and only DJ Dimitri Soteropoulos. As one of the most in-demand wedding DJs around, we discussed the ins and outs of what goes into creating a successful wedding event, with tips and recommendations on how to make sure you are asking the right questions and hiring the…
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Taste & Art of Greece
Join us as we chat with Elaine Setas, founder of Taste and Art of Greece. Elaine runs the USA side of Taste and Art of Greece, also known as TAG. She started this business with her dear friend Stratis Vougioukas who was born and raised and still lives on the island of Lesvos where they met many...
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Alpha Omega Council President Costa Sideridis
We had the pleasure of chatting with a truly inspiring figure - the Alpha Omega Council President Costa Sideridis. Costa shared with us some great insight into the Alpha Omega Council and why it is such an important tool for our Hellenic community. We are absolute fans of Alpha Omega and this...