The Greek Podyssey

The Greek Podyssey Welcome to The Greek Podyssey with Christine Stavropoulos and Nikos Sousamidis —
the podcast that explores Greece and its unique diaspora.

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10/06/2026

🎭Theatre and television are two completely different worlds.

Alexandra Ousta explains the fundamental difference between performing on stage and acting for the camera. In theatre, there are no second chances—the audience experiences every moment live. In television, the camera captures even the smallest expression.

A fascinating insight into the craft of acting from one of Greece's most respected performers.

🎙️ Watch the full conversation on The Greek Podyssey.

09/06/2026

Alexandra Ousta reflects on listening to her mother's cassette tapes over and over again. With each replay, she discovers something new—not just in the words, but in the pauses, the emotions, and the person behind the voice.

A moving story about memory, distance, and the lifelong journey of understanding who our parents truly are.

🎙️ Watch the full episode on The Greek Podyssey.

#Λεμονιά

08/06/2026

In this special episode of The Greek Podyssey, acclaimed Greek actress Alexandra Ousta joins us in Sydney during the celebrations marking 100 years of the Consulate General of Greece in Sydney. Alexandra reflects on her artistic journey and the powerful monologue «Λεμονιά» (The Lemon Tree), exploring themes of memory, identity, family, migration, and the stories that shape who we are. From her mother's remarkable experiences abroad to her own career in theatre, television, and film, this is a heartfelt conversation about art, heritage, and the enduring bonds between generations.
Chapters 00:00 Meet Alexandra Ousta 01:24 Why Lemonia 03:29 Mum’s Saudi Arabia Story 19:49 Career Highlights and Love 23:44 What’s Next and Sydney Wow 24:58 Battle of the Greeks 28:13 Final Thanks and Sign Off

08/06/2026

A mother's voice. A cassette tape. A family's lifeline.

In Λεμονιά (The Lemon Tree), Alexandra Ousta tells the moving story of a family separated by distance, where her mother working in Saudi Arabia stays connected to her loved ones through cassette recordings sent back home.

A simple yet powerful reminder of love, sacrifice, and the bonds that keep families together, no matter how far apart they are.

🎙️ Full episode available 9/06 on The Greek Podyssey.

#Λεμονιά

07/06/2026

What happens when a single lemon tree becomes a symbol of memory, loss, migration, and hope? 🍋

Acclaimed Greek actress Alexandra Ousta joins The Greek Podyssey to discuss her powerful performance of «Λεμονιά» (The Lemon Tree) in Sydney, as part of the celebrations marking 100 years of the Consulate General of Greece in Sydney.

A conversation about theatre, identity, and the stories that connect Greeks around the world.

🎙️ Full episode available Tuesday 9 June.

#Λεμονιά

06/06/2026

⚖️ Natasha's Legal Tip of the Week

Navigating Greek legal matters doesn't have to be complicated. Each week, Athens solicitor Natasha Karamichou shares practical advice for Greeks around the world on citizenship, inheritance, property, powers of attorney, family law, and dealing with Greek bureaucracy. Clear, reliable guidance designed specifically for the Greek diaspora.

05/06/2026

Is it gravity... or something else?

High above Kythera stands the Monastery of Panagia Myrtidiotissa, a place of deep faith, history, and mystery. Visitors have long been fascinated by a strange phenomenon that seems to defy logic, where the landscape can create the illusion that objects move uphill instead of down.

Is it a gravitational anomaly, an optical illusion, or simply a trick of perspective?

Whatever the explanation, this remarkable spot continues to intrigue visitors from around the world and adds another layer of mystery to one of Greece's most captivating islands.

Watch the full story in our latest episode of The Greek Podyssey.

Today we had the pleasure of hosting talented and respected actress Alexandra Ousta, direct from Greece - due to perfor...
04/06/2026

Today we had the pleasure of hosting talented and respected actress Alexandra Ousta, direct from Greece - due to perform her monologue “Lemonia” as part of the commemorative events marking 100 years of the Consulate General of Greece in Sydney.
The play has been described as exploring “the hidden depths of the Greek diaspora experience.”

Why It Is So Personal For Alexandra

The story isn’t merely inspired by history.

Alexandra has said that listening to the tapes of her mother recorded whilst living in Saudi Arabia allowed her to discover a version of her mother she had never known—the voice, personality and dreams of a young woman before life transformed her.

She described hearing the recordings as if she were listening to “another woman” entirely, very different from the mother she remembered. Podcast to follow.

04/06/2026

More than 2,000 years ago, a mysterious device was pulled from a shipwreck near the Greek island of Antikythera.

What researchers discovered stunned the world.

Often called the world's first analog computer, the Antikythera Mechanism could predict astronomical events with astonishing accuracy—centuries before anything similar was thought to exist.

How did the ancient Greeks create such advanced technology, and what does it tell us about the knowledge they possessed?

Discover the incredible story behind one of the greatest archaeological finds in history.

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