Greece Chats Podcast with Tony Kariotis

In this episode, I am joined by Drake G. Behrakis. Drake is President of Marwick Associates, a real estate investment and development company located in Lexington, Massachusetts. Marwick is the real estate arm of a family-owned, privately held investment company. He is also active in the Behrakis Foundation, the family’s philanthropic vehicle, and a co-founder of the strategic advisory firm 2TmX A...

In this episode I am on a mission to learn about the benefits of wild olive oil from Greece. I was recently sent a bottle to try by Zoefull. While I wait to see if I start feeling the benefits, I wanted to discuss wild olive oil here with you! If you'd like to try a bottle for yourself, click here: Purchase Greek Wild Olive Oil - Greece Chats Podcast with  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tony Kariotis⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  is made poss...

In this episode I am joined by Patricia Asimacos. Patricia is the founder of HBBU, Hellenic Boston Businesses Unite. A new initiative to help Greeks from Boston connect on a business and personal level, doing so for a good cause. Here is a bit about Patricia in her own words: Growing up as a Greek-American was by far the most rewarding experience. At a young age, I realized that my parents were pr...

In this episode I am joined by Greek-American Mortgage Lender, Savvas Fetfatsidis. Savvas is a mortgage lender that serves people in the United States, licensed in all 50 states. Growing up Greek-American, Savvas loves giving back to the Greek community that helped shape him into the person he is today, and thrives to be the go-to person for Greeks around the United States that want to realize the...

GreeceChats Podcast is back for season 4 and in this episode I am joined by none other than Kalliopi Roditis, aka The Gyros Queen! ( @thegyrosqueen ) During Sydney’s lockdowns, many hospitality businesses in Australia began to struggle, so Kalliopi decided to start The Gyros Queen as a way of helping to support these businesses, which contribute so greatly to our social fabric, by expressing to th...

In this episode of Greece Chats I am joined by Katerina Mountanos. Katerina is the founder of Kosterina. Kosterina is the one-stop destination for the best parts of the Mediterranean lifestyle, offering premium Mediterranean-sourced food products, a natural olive oil-based skincare line and healthful recipes and cookbooks.    Kosterina’s hero product and original inspiration for the brand is its b...

In this episode of Greece Chats I am joined by Nikitas Tsoukales. Nikitas is a Greek American entrepreneur. Nikitas Tsoukales is a proud ELLINA and the founder of RealTop, a digital marketing agency based in Boston Ma. Nikitas has used online marketing to help his clients acquire more than 100k actual customers!   Learn more about Nikitas and his businesses at www.nikitas.com . You can follow Niki...

In this episode of Greece Chats Podcast with Tony Kariotis, Tony breaks down the island of Milos, giving you the best 10 things you must do while visiting. To learn more about Milos and other islands in Greece visit Tony's blog at www.greece-media.com/blog. -- Follow Tony's instagram account for daily Greece travel inspiration, travel tips and to see where Tony is traveling to next! https:...

In this episode of Greece Chats Podcast with Tony Kariotis I am joined by Paul Anton. Huupe is the world's first smart basketball hoop, with a screen for a backboard, that allows you to train like a pro, track your performance and play against other Huupe users right from your home.  Huupe Commercial  +  Huupe on KTLA Πολυχρόνης Αντωνόπουλος (Paul Anton) was born in Milwaukee, WI. Paul graduat...

In this episode of Greece Chats Podcast with Tony Kariotis, I am joined by Marianthi Vlachos, founder of Hellenic Aesthetic. Marianthi Vlachos is a Greek-American jewelry designer, retail entrepreneur and founder of Hellenic Aesthetic, America’s first store dedicated solely to Greek fashion. With it’s e-shop launch in 2017 and the opening of its brick and mortar boutique in New York City in 2021,...

In this episode of Greece Chats Podcast with Tony Kariotis, I am joined by the co-founders of the Origins app, Lambros Politis & George Malevitsis. Origins is a new way to connect individuals who share a similar heritage story, background, or hometown with an eye towards cultivating new and lasting relationships. It connects descendants of immigrants with individuals whose parents/grandparents...

In this episode of Greece Chats Podcast with Tony Kariotis, Tony answers 20 common questions when it comes to Greece Travel. Are you planning a trip to Greece? Tune in and use the links below to save money on your next trip! Cheap flights: https://www.greece-media.com/flights Cheap ferry tickets: https://www.greece-media.com/ferrytickets Cheap hotels: https://www.greece-media.com/hotels Book Tours...

Welcome to Greece Chats, in todays episode I am joined by Artemis Kohas! You may remember Artemis on this show, she’s appeared a couple times, including the very first episode of Greece Chats! Artemis is the Founder of the Kohas Agency, and the Director of Community Development for the Hellenic Initiative. This time around, Artemis gives us an update on some new things she’s working on that are co...

In this episode I am joined by Julie Karatzis from Cartoules Press. Cartoules Press is a design and letterpress studio based in Long Beach California! They create handmade invitations on their 1920’s antique printing press, plus an assortment of Greece inspired gift ideas! Julie is a Greek-American with roots from the island of Kefalonia in Greece. In this interview we also take a deep dive into K...

In this episode of Greece Chats Podcast with Tony Kariotis, I am joined by Anthony Orisses. Anthony is a Greek-American from Queens, NY. He's the founder of RARE CUT, the pocket square that stays up. Join us as we catch up with what Anthony's big working on, a huge milestone he accomplished and some travel tips from his home island in Greece, Chios! You can find Anthony and his company online at t...

In this episode I am joined by Evangelia. Greek-American Recording Artist. You may remember Evangelia joined this very show back in 2021 about a week before she announced her huge collaboration with Fouriera. A lot has changed since she originally came on the show, and I like to remind her that maybe just maybe, coming on this show was what got everything rolling for her! Jokes aside though, she’s...

In this episode of Greece Chats I am joined by Arianna Papalexopoulos. Known on social media as TwinGirlPeeks! A San Francisco native of Greek and Italian descent, Arianna Papalexopoulos currently resides in West Hollywood, California. Arianna trained at the American Conservatory Theater (ACT) in San Francisco and then made her move to Los Angeles where she graduated from UCLA's School of Theater,...

In this episode I am joined by George Stroumboulis. George Stroumboulis is an entrepreneur to the core, having launched several ventures across multiple industries and international markets. He has held senior-level positions at progressive companies and government institutions, both domestically and internationally, building an extensive portfolio of business know-how over the years and driving p...

In this episode I am joined by Theodore Pitsios. Theodore Pitsios writes refreshingly forthright stories that bring new insight into the immigrant experience. Born in Tsagarada, Greece, he graduated from the Maritime Academy and sailed as an engineer in the merchant marine. After some time in Nassau, Bahamas, he embarked on his own American Dream, beginning in West Palm Beach, Florida, and ultimat...

In this episode of Greece Chats I am joined by Christina Mavronas. Christina is a Greek-American actor and writer born and raised in Brooklyn, New York.  She first began this journey via improv at the Kimball Studio, and after years of exploring this craft, she finally decided to take an even deeper plunge as an actor. She went on to study the Meisner technique at the Maggie Flanigan Studio w...

In todays episode of Greece Chats I am joined by Dena Romios. Dena is the founder of Power Muse Productions which she started back in 2012. Power Muse Productions organizes some the best concerts on the west coast of the US, hosting some of the best known Greek entertainers in the world. In addition to Power Muse Productions, Dena now hosts her own podcast which you can find on GreekAFRadio called...

Welcome to Greece Chats, it todays epside I am joined by Aris Gerontakis. Aris is a voice actor and has worked as one, in countless projects, including commercials, corporate videos, video games and animation projects. He has also composed and produced music for commercials, stage productions and film, as well as acted and sung professionally on stage. He loves being a voice actor the most because...

In this episode of Greece Chats I am joined by Stavros Batras. Stavros is a Greek comedian and actor. He has worked in places around the world such as Greece, Los Angeles, New York just to name a few. Stavros is goal driven and ready to take on anything, lets jump into this conversation and see who Stavros Batras is! You can follow Stavros on Instagram at www.instagram.com/iamstavrakis -- This pod...

In this episode of Greece Chats, I list off 20 things you MUST do while on the island of Santorini! Have you tried any or all of these? Are you just starting out for the first time? Let me know if these inspired you! If you are heading to Santorini soon and try any of these, tag me in your photos you post! Instagram: @iamgreece Twitter: @iamgreece Facebook: @iamgreece.tony TikTok: @iamgreece_

In this episode of Greece Chats I am joined by Christopher André Marks. Christopher is a director, writer and producer. His most recent work includes the acclaimed feature documentary, King Otto (2022) which was released theatrically and on streaming platforms worldwide. He has previously worked with HBO Documentaries, HBO Sports and ESPN Films' Emmy Award winning '30 for 30' series...