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OPA Ora
by Foti and Fotini
ΩΠΑ! OPA Ora dives deep into the experiences, challenges, and triumphs of growing up Greek-American in today's society, exploring the complexities of identity and embracing the richness of our heritage. Brought to you by your teen podcast hosts Foti and Fotini (pseudonyms), OPA Ora provides insights, comedy, and a sense of connection that resonates across all generations. Join us as we share personal stories, engage in thought-provoking conversations, and explore the blend of traditions that shape our lives as young Greek-Americans.
Episodes
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Start a RESTAURANT With Us
Episode 17: Start a RESTAURANT With Us In this second episode of the Food Series, Foti and Fotini imagine opening their very own Greek-American fusion restaurant. From brainstorming the perfect name (“Opa Grill”? “The Souvlaki Shack”? “Greek Pizza Bagel”?), to crafting fusion dishes like…
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Honoring Notable Greek-Americans: How Dr. George Papanicolaou Saved Millions
Episode 16: Honoring Notable Greek-Americans: How Dr. George Papanicolaou Saved Millions In this episode of OPA Ora, Foti and Fotini honor Dr. George Papanicolaou, the brilliant Greek American scientist behind the revolutionary Pap smear test. Through discussions involving history and personal...
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Public Transportation: NJ vs. EU – Can YOU Survive NJ Transit?!
Episode 15: Public Transportation: NJ vs. EU – Can YOU Survive NJ Transit?! In this episode, Foti and Fotini talk about the chaotic world of public transportation, placing it in the context of NYC/NJ vs. Europe. From standing-room-only buses in New Jersey (thanks everyone rushing to get to NYC on...
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The Summer I Went to Greece (And Aruba)
Episode 14: The Summer I Went to Greece (And Aruba) In Episode 14, Foti and Fotini exchange stories on their eventful summers. Fotini lands back from a beach-every-day Greece marathon (minus her usual island-hopping, though in exchange for a new reading arc), while Foti explains his quick…
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RISKY Greek Food Hills We’ll DIE On - GETTING PERSONAL
Episode 13: RISKY Greek Food Hills We’ll DIE On - GETTING PERSONAL For this rapid-fire Q&A that turns un-rapid, Foti and Fotini debate Greek food (feta on fries, spanakopita vs. pita), declare war on kalamata olives, Foti admits (AGAIN) that he doesn’t drink coffee but somehow make cappuccinos at...
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NEVER Hand Someone a Knife - GETTING PERSONAL
Episode 12: NEVER Hand Someone a Knife - GETTING PERSONAL In this episode, Foti and Fotini flip the mic inward and answer the questions friends would ask if they were sitting right across the table. From first Greek words to cherished traditions and superstitions (like handing someone a...
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Architecture Across the Atlantic
Episode 11: Architecture Across the Atlantic Hello OPA Ora!! In their FIRST MINI EPISODE (well, not-so-mini mini episode), Foti and Fotini dive into the quirks, beauties, and critiques of architecture across Greece, the U.S., and beyond. From the charm of Spanish-style roofs to the slippery Greek...
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Our (sort of) Euro Summer Plans
Episode 10: Our (sort of) Euro Summer Plans As Fotini prepares to leave for Greece tomorrow, she and Foti catch up on their wildly different summer plans and chaotic travel stories. From an aesthetic book hunt sidequest in Edgewater to layovers in Zurich and a canceled ferry (year after year)…
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SWISS CHEESE IN SWITZERLAND
Episode 9: SWISS CHEESE IN SWITZERLAND Hello OPA Ora!! Foti is experimenting with a new audio feature in this episode as he and Fotini dive into their travel dreams, high school realities, and the most ambitious Google Doc of all time: the senior trip master plan. From nearly exploding mid-air…
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Debrief from our FIRST Greek Fest of 2025
Episode 8: Debrief from our FIRST Greek Fest of 2025 In this spontaneous and chaotic kitchen-table conversation, Foti and Fotini recap their local Greek festivals. Hear about topics ranging from awkward ice cream scooping shifts to the rise and fall of festival food expectations. Between stories...
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Greek Festival Season
Episode 7: Greek Festival Season Opa! In this lively and chaotic episode, your favorite co-hosts Foti and Fotini dive into Greek Festival Season. From overpriced gyros and chaotic frappe orders (that Fotini wishes she could fulfill) to the magic of Greek dance performances, they cover it all....
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Pascha 2025 and Greek Easter
Episode 6: Pascha 2025 and Greek Easter In this episode, Foti and Fotini explore their experiences with Greek Easter 2025 (Pascha), from the festive church services to the midnight magiritsa soup. They share how Orthodox Easter overlapped with Catholic Easter this year, talked about traditions…
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Intro to Greek Media & Entertainment
Episode 5: Intro to Greek Media & Entertainment In this episode, Foti and Fotini get a little carried away (in the best way!) talking about all things music and media in Greek culture, from their favorite Greek pop and trap songs, to unforgettable concerts in New York City, and even a bit about...
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Intro to Greek Food & Culture
Episode 4: Intro to Greek Food & Culture Join Foti and Fotini in the delicious (and rather divisive) world of Greek cuisine! This is one of the new series that will be running on the OPA Ora Podcast, with this episode serving as an introduction to food culture - stay tuned! From discussing dips...
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Greek Camps, Friendships, and Nostalgia
Episode 3: Greek Camps, Friendships, and Nostalgia Welcome back to The OPA Ora Podcast for our third episode! This time, we're diving into the world of Greek camps and exploring how they help foster lifelong Greek-American friendships. We kick things off with a fun discussion about the iconic...
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Greece and Summer Traditions
Episode 2: Greece and Summer Traditions In this episode of our podcast, we dive into the joys of spending summers in Greece, discussing everything from traditions and celebrations to the unique experience of living abroad for a QUARTER of the year. We share our personal itineraries, talk about...
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Growing up Greek American
Episode 1: Growing up Greek American KALO MINA and welcome to the first OFFICIAL episode! In this episode, we dive into our cultural background and identity, exploring what it means to grow up Greek American. We share our experiences attending Greek school, the challenges of balancing cultural...
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Welcome to OPA Ora
Episode 0: Welcome to OPA Ora In this episode, Foti and Fotini introduce themselves, (briefly) describe how the podcast came to be, their intentions, and how they know each other. Whether or not you are Greek, get ready to climb aboard and listen to the most relatable, comical, and entertaining...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
ΩΠΑ! OPA Ora dives deep into the experiences, challenges, and triumphs of growing up Greek-American in today's society, exploring the complexities of identity and embracing the richness of our heritage. Brought to you by your teen podcast hosts Foti and Fotini (pseudonyms), OPA Ora provides insights, comedy, and a sense of connection that resonates across all generations. Join us as we share personal stories, engage in thought-provoking conversations, and explore the blend of traditions that shape our lives as young Greek-Americans.
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Foti and Fotini
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ΩΠΑ! OPA Ora dives deep into the experiences, challenges, and triumphs of growing up Greek-American in today's society, exploring the complexities of identity and embracing the richness of our heritage. Brought to you by your teen podcast hosts Foti and Fotini (pseudonyms), OPA Ora provides...
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