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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 Marathon E
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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 from
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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 rec
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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 as
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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, and
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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 premie
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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 and
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Entrepreneur Irina Kapetanakis
FREE CLASS AT RUMBLE BOXING: Go to rumbleboxinggym.com and select SINGLE CLASS, then use promo code BOSTONGREEEKS for your FREE CLASS!Irina Kapetanakis is a dynamic entrepreneur, wellness advocate, and award-winning business leader dedicated to transforming lives through community-driven fitness. As
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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 great
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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 duri
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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 Ba
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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 jus
Greek nights when you're over 30
I should really listen to my wife, especially concerning Greek nights...
Hairy pair of WHAT???
Excuse me, can you please repeat that?
Drunk singing along with a zebekiko
We've all tried to sing along to our favorite zebekiko song after a few drinks only to end up like this...
The Most Greek Man in the World
This isn't just a video — it’s a vintage love letter to the chaos, charm, and chain-smoking brilliance of a man who is, without a doubt, more Greek than a frappe at a name day. In this cinematic satire, we enter the world of a man so unapologetically Hellenic, his DNA test came back 100% myt
Fasting for 40 days?
Every year we try, and every year we fail...
Tsipouro can be useful
The best way to help a friend out who's had a rough day...
Greek Christmas carol
A modern Greek Christmas carol for all you kids out there!
Talking goat!
Have you ever heard a goat speak Greek? Here you go!
When I'm at church and see my friend and I have juicy gossip
Do we all have this face when we have some good gossip?
Greek kids trying to sneak Christmas cookies
μαμά always told us don't touch the cookies until everyone comes over or we finish giving them out. But this was us every time...
Brave Greek dad protecting his kids!
There is no terror that a Greek dad won't face for his kids!
Baba's punishment after Mama yells at you
Dad has to play it cool!
June 15, 2026
Man dies after dynamite explosion at wedding on Kalymnos
A 56-year-old man died Saturday after a stick of dynamite exploded in his hands during a wedding celebration on the island of Kalymnos, local media reported.
June 15, 2026
Bulgarian man arrested in Thessaloniki on espionage allegations after drone incident
A 35-year-old Bulgarian man was arrested Saturday in Thessaloniki, northern Greece, on suspicion of espionage after police said he flew a drone without authorization and was found in possession of sensitive imagery.
June 15, 2026
Lipsi: The Dodecanese island with 23 untouched beaches
The small island of Lipsi is earning international recognition not only for its unspoiled coastline, but also for its pioneering approach to sustainability and water management.
June 15, 2026
Greek music stars bridge generations in Australian concert debut
Renowned Greek singer Dimitris Basis and Greek Australian soprano Angelica Zafiris shared the stage in a debut performance that highlighted the evolving influence of Greek music in Australia.
June 15, 2026
29 migrants rescued near Gavdos
Authorities said 29 migrants were rescued from a dinghy south of Gavdos, Greece's southernmost island, on Monday morning.
June 15, 2026
Four dead in container home fire in Konitsa
Four people were found dead Monday after a fire broke out in a container home in the town of Konitsa in northwestern Greece, authorities said.
June 15, 2026
Basement fire prompts evacuation at five-star hotel on Corfu
Guests at a five-star hotel on the island of Corfu were temporarily evacuated early Monday after thick smoke began rising from the building's basement, authorities said.
June 15, 2026
Biometric entry-exit rollout causing meltdown at Greek borders
The tourists from the Balkans, still sleepy, have been waiting for hours for their turn at the Evzoni border crossing with North Macedonia.
June 15, 2026
Bridge goes down to make way for flyover
The demolition of the last section of the Panorama bridge in eastern Thessaloniki on Saturday marked another milestone in the construction of the northern port city’s long-awaited flyover project.
June 15, 2026
Food service bags in Cyprus don’t pass muster
Laboratory tests on food delivery transport bags in Cyprus detected the presence of pathogens that can cause food poisoning.
June 15, 2026
Authorities probe 8 inmate deaths in 65 days at Patra prison
Authorities are investigating eight inmate deaths over 65 days at Agios Stefanos prison in Patra, raising questions about conditions inside the facility.
June 14, 2026
The splinters of the left
People who do not have first-hand experience of the workings of the left have trouble understanding the deeper causes of the six split-offs that have taken place from within the ranks of the SYRIZA party since 2015, forming Popular Unity, Course of Freedom, MeRA25, Kosmos, Democrats – Progressive Ce






