Best Bouzouki Podcasts (2024)

1
Ambassador Venizelos 45:51

10h ago45:51

45:51

Greek Ambassador to Australia, His Excellency Stavros Venizelos drops by The Distillery to talk to Tom and Nick about all things Greek-Australian relations. From our cultural and historical commonalities, to tourism and trade opportunities, representing Greece to the world and everything in between, this is a fascinating insight into the life of Gr…

1
Episode 306: Preview International Festival of Celtic Colours (October 11 to 19, 2024) with Artistic Director Dawn Beaton. 2:01:39

4d ago2:01:39

2:01:39

The 28th. International Festival of Celtic Colours - A preview/showcase of celtic music and community events throughout Cape Breton Nova Scotia, from October 11 – 19, 2024. Artistic Director Dawn Beaton visits to preview this annual celtic music festival, including an overview and sample of concerts at over 30 venues with 150 artists, along with ov…

1
Greek Music, with DJ Krazy Kon 1:31:13

14d ago1:31:13

1:31:13

With 30 years of Greek music industry experience under his belt, Greek-Australian DJ, promoter and artist, DJ Krazy Kon is the authority on Greek music for all those in the diaspora. Kon drops by Ouzo Talk for the second time to give an update on the vibrant Greek music scene, upcoming artists that he'll be bringing to Australia, his three decades …

1
Episode 305: Newfoundland trio “The Once” Showcase “Out Here”. 1:33:46

18d ago1:33:46

1:33:46

Interview with The Once (Geraldine Hollett, Phil Churchill and Andrew Dale) to showcase their latest release “Out Here”. https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18By The Once (Geraldine Hollett, Phil Chuchill and Andrew Dale)

1
Rewind – Angelo Tsarouchas 2:04:32

30d ago2:04:32

2:04:32

We revisit what has in many ways become an iconic Ouzo Talk chat with comedian, actor and writer, Angelo Tsarouchas! Ever wondered what it’d be like to have a stand-up comedian give you a private performance at home? This episode is your answer! Angelo joined Tom and Nick in Sydney during season one of Ouzo Talk as part of his Australian tour – and…

1
Episode 304: New Releases from Atlantic Canada 1:32:48

1M ago1:32:48

1:32:48

New Releases from Atlantic Canada from Ray Legere and Janet Crawford (NB), Hauler ( (Cape B, NS), Gunning and Cormier (NS), Mary Frances Leahy (Cape B, NS), Jimmy Rankin (NS), Joe Henry (NS), Sherman Downey (NLL), The Once (NLL), Kelly Loder (NLL) and Rum Ragged (NLL). https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18…

1
Alexander The Great, with Professor Paul Cartledge 1:36:10

1M ago1:36:10

1:36:10

With the help of one of the world's foremost experts on ancient Greece, Ouzo Talk finally tackles Alexander The Great! Professor Paul Cartledge – A.G. Leventis Senior Research Fellow at Clare College, University of Cambridge rejoins Tom and Nick in the Ouzo Talk studio to talk about the incredible life and legacy of Alexander the Great – one of his…

1
Episode 303: Headliners from the Newfoundland Labrador Folk Festival 1:08:32

2M ago1:08:32

1:08:32

Headliners from the Newfoundland Labrador Folkfestival – Emmylou Harris and Steve Earle “Live”, including a tribute to Canadian music industry professional Mary Martin. https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18By Ron Moores

1
The Olympics 1:37:01

2M ago1:37:01

1:37:01

The Olympics are arguably one of Greece's greatest contributions to the world, but in this day and age, is it viable for them to continue to be shared around with other host countries? Should the Games go back to Greece permanently? Tom and Nick are joined by returning guests Billy Cotsis and Panayiotis Diamadis to talk all things Olympics, from th…

1
Episode 302: Highlights from the Recent Newfoundland Labrador Folk Festival 1:55:15

2M ago1:55:15

1:55:15

Music highlights from the Newfoundland-Labrador Folk Festival held in Bannerman Park, St. John’s Newfoundland and Labrador, July 11-13. https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18By Ron Moores

1
Whose is this song? 1:29:07

2M ago1:29:07

1:29:07

Is it Greek? Is it Turkish? Is it Romanian? Bulgarian? Debate runs high as the boys welcome academics and writers, Eleni Eleftherias Kostakidis and Dr. Alfred L Vincent to the Distillery to discuss their latest book; Whose is This Song? Many Balkan countries and nationalities claim the song – which in Greek is known as 'Apo Kseno Topo' – but its or…

1
Episode 301: Encore The Ennis Sisters - interview with Maureen Ennis. 1:55:23

2M ago1:55:23

1:55:23

Encore The Ennis Sisters – Showcase of their release “Keeping Time”. https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18By Ron Moores with Maureen Ennis

1
Kalymnos 1:50:41

3M ago1:50:41

1:50:41

Ouzo Talk continues its' Greek Island series by taking a quick trip over to the island of Kalymnos. With the help of Michael Melas and George Karantonis from the Kalymnian Association of NSW, the boys take a journey through Kalymnian history, sponge-diving, some genuinely bizarre foods plus a whole lot more! Looking for your next destination in Gre…

1
Episode 300: Preview of the 48th. Annual Newfoundland-Labrador Folk Festival (July 12-14) 1:24:35

3M ago1:24:35

1:24:35

Preview of the 48th. Annual Newfoundland and Labrador Folk Festival with Artistic Director Mary Beth Waldrum, featuring music from Nico Paolo, William Prince, Dave Paddon, Karla Pilgrim, Duane Andrews, Maria Cherwick, Richard Neville, de Temps Antan, Steve Earle, Emmylou Harris, and the Ennis Sisters. https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18…

1
Episode 299: Music from the PEI Small Halls Festival Closing Concert Fit for Kings 47:21

3M ago47:21

47:21

Selections of music from this year’s closing concert on the PEI Festival of Small Halls, held at the King’s Playhouse in Georgetown PEI. Featuring performances by Meaghan Blanchard of the Northern Lights Group, and Mary Francis and Michael Leahy, children of the Natalie MacMaster/Donnell Leahy Family. https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18…

1
Rebetika – The Bouzouki & the blues of Greece with Manolis Michalakis 1:30:24

3M ago1:30:24

1:30:24

Famed Bouzouki player Manolis Michalakis drops by Ouzo Talk to talk all things Rebetika and the instrument that has come to characterise the genre. Often referred to as 'the blues of Greece', Rebetika is an important part of Greece's musical and cultural heritage, in a marriage of instruments and styles that draw inspiration from ancient Greece, ri…

1
Episode 298: New Songs from Recent Releases from Atlantic CanadaEpisode 1:12:00

3M ago1:12:00

1:12:00

New songs recently released from artists throughout Atlantic Canada, including: Richard Neville, The Once, Sherman Downey, Kelly Loder, Aaron Collis, Dave Gunning and J.P. Cormier, Jimmy Rankin, Jessica Rhaye, the East Pointers and Tara MacLean. https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18By Ron Moores with artists from all over Atlantic Canada.

1
Episode 297: Music from Venues in Atlantic Canada 1:17:28

4M ago1:17:28

1:17:28

Featuring music from artists who have appeared at this year’s “ECMA’s” in Prince Edward Island, “Trails Tales and Tunes Festival” in Newfoundland and at the “Festival of Small Halls” in Prince Edward Island, including Jimmy Rankin, Morgan Toney, Tim Baker, The Bombadills, Rum Ragged, The Once, Shermanm Downey, David Francey, Richard Neville, Craig …

1
Cyprus: 50 years since the invasion – with High Commissioner Antonis Sammoutis 1:40:14

4M ago1:40:14

1:40:14

It’s been 50 years since the invasion of Cyprus, so the boys enlist the help of Cypriot High Commissioner Antonis Sammoutis and Deputy High Commissioner Stavros Nikolaou to talk all things Cyprus. From the circumstances that led to the conflict, to the real-world impact on people and families, this is a comprehensive look at the Cyprus issue as tol…

1
Episode 296: Preview PEI Festival of Small Halls 1:24:22

4M ago1:24:22

1:24:22

Preview of the PEI Mutual Festival of Small Halls - who’s playing and where they’re playing in towns and villages throughout Prince Edward Island with special guest Josh Ellis, Executive Director of the Festival. Artists from PEI, Atlantic Canada and abroad include “Maukin” (formerly 3 members of Ten Strings and a Goatskin”, Dave Gunning and son Ju…

1
Episode 295: Encore Interview with Newfoundland-Labradorian singer –songwriter Craig Young. 1:11:05

4M ago1:11:05

1:11:05

Interview with Newfoundland-Labradorian singer –songwriter Craig Young. https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18By Ron Moores with Craig Young

1
Katherine Mac Mághnuis - Musician, Educator and CEO of Athenry Music School 1:04:01

4M ago1:04:01

1:04:01

Musician, educator, CEO of Athenry Music School with over 500 students and 42 faculty. Katherine is a force of nature, a deeply present and committed educator and music teacher, and a huge inspiration for anyone involved in music education Join me on Patreon for instant access to over 200 banjo tutor videos, graduated lesson paths, tune transcripti…

1
LIVE from The Greek Festival of Sydney, Brighton 1:52:49

4M ago1:52:49

1:52:49

Ouzo Talk goes live from the Greek Festival of Sydney in Brighton. Over two decades have passed since Brighton Le Sands played host to this iconic event, and with it being right in the boys' backyard it made sense that Ouzo Talk was on hand to talk to people on the ground! Join the boys as they talk to event organisers, Ouzo Talk fans, family and m…

1
Episode 294: Music and Stories from the recent ECMA’s Down East Style. 1:08:16

4M ago1:08:16

1:08:16

Music from selected winners from this year’s East Coast Music Awards held recently in Charlottetown PEI including “Songwriter’s Circle” co-chairs Damnhait Doyle and Rose Cousins, Neon Dreams, Kayo, Émilie Landry, Kellie Loder, Morgan Toney, the East Pointers, Mary Beth Carty, Richard Wood, Rachel Davis and Darren McMullen, and Rum Ragged. https://w…

1
Episode 293: Preview Trails, Tales and Tunes Festival 1:31:31

5M ago1:31:31

1:31:31

Preview of the Trails, Tales and Tunes Festival in Norris Point, Gros Morne National Park, Great Northern Peninsula of Newfoundland and Labrador. Features interview with Festival Program Chair Wayne Parsons (Anchor’s Aweigh), and a tour of the festival, including music from selected artists appearing at the festival (10 days - from May 17-26, 2024)…

1
Ouzo 2:35:50

5M ago2:35:50

2:35:50

After three seasons, the boys finally bite the bullet and dedicate a full episode to Ouzo! With the help of some returning special guests, the boys try an eye-watering 14 different bottles of ouzo in search of their personal favourite drop! The conversation and banter improves with every bottle! Note: The views expressed in this episode are those o…

1
Episode 292: Music from this year’s ECMA Winners 45:36

5M ago45:36

45:36

Music from selected winners from this year’s East Coast Music Awards in Charlottetown PEI including “NeonDreams”, Charlie A’Court, The East Pointers, Jason Benoit, Tim Baker, Julie Aubé, Morgan Toney, “Flying Pooka”, The Bombadils, Jenn Grant, and the Deriva Harvey Band. Includes a tribute to Bruce Guthro. 2 https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18…

1
Brenna McMillan - Banjoist, Singer, Songwriter 1:00:38

5M ago1:00:38

1:00:38

Support the podcast and join the community! http://www.patreon.com/endascahillbanjo Brenna McMillan is a banjo player and singer from Winchester, KY. Growing up, Brenna sang harmony parts in bluegrass bands, children's choirs, church choirs, and family gatherings. She began to play the banjo when she was nine. Throughout highschool, she dabbled in …

1
Episode 291: Music from LAST year’s ECMA Winners 1:10:34

5M ago1:10:34

1:10:34

Music from selected winners from LAST year’s East Coast Music Awards in Halifax Nova Scotia including David Myles, Allen Snow, The East Pointers, Mallory Johnson, Fortunate Ones, Morgan Toney, Lisa LeBlanc, Shannon and Tony Quinn, Dylan Menzie, Jing Zia, Adam Baldwin and Kellie Loder. https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18…

1
Rewind – A Greek Easter 1:05:14

5M ago1:05:14

1:05:14

Let's rewind the clock! Join Nick and Tom as they walk you through what it takes to have a very Greek Easter. No single annual event on any Greek family’s calendar comes close to the size and spectacle of this annual religious event. From the special traditions like fasting, baking tsourekia, painting red eggs, and going to church, to the more biza…

1
Episode 290: Preview of the East Coast Music Awards (May 1-5, Charlottetown, PEI). 1:39:10

5M ago1:39:10

1:39:10

Preview of the 2024 East Coast Music Awards, featuring music from nominees in selected categories, including Album of the Year, Song of the Year, Fans Choice of the Year, Singer-Songwriter of the Year and lots more. https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18By Ron Moores with ECMA Executive Director Blanche Israel

1
Episode 289: Live! At the Newfoundland Museum St. Patricks Day 2001 1:18:48

6M ago1:18:48

1:18:48

In 2001, Dermot O’Reilly and Fergus O’Byrne (two founding members of the legendary band “Ryans’s Fancy”), along with Gerry Strong, well known flute and tin whistle player, and Colin Carrigan, one of the province’s finest fiddlers, recorded a live performance in the old Newfoundland Museum on Duckworth Street in St. John’s. It was broadcast on CBC r…

1
Episode 288: Remembering Canadian Cousin Colleen Peterson. 1:02:59

6M ago1:02:59

1:02:59

Remembering the career of a remarkably gifted singer-songwriter. Lakefield/Peterboro and Ottawa born and raised Colleen Peterson had a successful solo career and as a founding member of the outstanding Canadian quartette who called themselves simply “Quartette”. Music from Colleen and Qu artette and selections from an interview with host Ron Moores…

1
True Crime – Arthur Katsogiannis 1:45:28

6M ago1:45:28

1:45:28

Former senior NSW Police Officer Arthur Katsogiannis joins Ouzo Talk to discuss all things true crime. Having begun and led strike forces, high profile investigations as well as being A public face for the NSW Police in front of the Australian media, the now retired Arthur isn't short of a story. From bikies and cyber-crime, to drugs, murder and ev…

1
Episode 287: Conclusion of “Spotlight on Shirley Montague” – Encore Episode 121 Music from Labrador with Shirley Montague. 1:03:25

6M ago1:03:25

1:03:25

Concluding episode of a two-part special “Spotlight on Shirley Montague” - Encore Episode 121: North-West River Labrador native and award winning musician Shirley Montague visits to talk about music and musicians from Labrador. Features music from Gerald Mitchell, Margaret Metcalfe, Harry Martin, Gregory Penashue, Dick Gardiner and Shirley Montague…

1
Interview with Jim Pankey, banjo teacher and player 1:19:54

6M ago1:19:54

1:19:54

Support the podcast and learn banjo with me! http://www.patreon.com/endascahillbanjo Jim has been playing and teaching banjo since 1977. He has been a contributor to the premier banjo publication The Banjo Newsletter. You will also find him listed among the faculty alumni at highly esteemed acoustic music and banjo camps such as Steve Kaufman’s Aco…

1
Episode 286: Spotlight on Shirley Montague – Encore Episode 121 Music from Labrador with Shirley Montague. 1:02:10

6M ago1:02:10

1:02:10

North-West River Labrador native and award winning musician Shirley Montague visits to talk about music and musicians from Labrador. https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18By Shirley Montague

1
The Bible, Greece and Christianity 1:46:45

6M ago1:46:45

1:46:45

How did Christianity make it to Greece? Were there Greeks in The Bible? Did Jesus speak Greek? Why did the Catholics and Orthodox split? These are all important questions answered by Academic and devout Christian, Dr Vassilis Adrahtas as he stops by the Ouzo Talk podcast. In a wide-ranging discussion, Tom and Nick have all their burning religious q…

1
Episode 285 Encore Episode 62: Remembering the Red Bay Basques Part II 1:00:27

7M ago1:00:27

1:00:27

Episode 285 Encore Episode 62: Remembering the Red Bay Basques Part II https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18By Ron Moores/Shirley Montague

1
Interview with Mick Conneely, fiddle & bouzouki player 1:08:13

7M ago1:08:13

1:08:13

Mick is widely regarded as one of the finest fiddle players of his generation in the Irish tradition. To date he has played, toured and recorded with many artists, most notably De Danann. In 2001 his debut solo album Selkie was released to critical acclaim on the prestigious boutique trad label Cló Iar-Chonnacht and he has recorded on numerous albu…

1
Episode 284 Encore Episode 62: Remembering the Red Bay Basques Part 1 55:54

7M ago55:54

55:54

Interview with Labrador born artist Shirley Montague and musical tribute (“Remembering the Red Bay Basques”) to the settlement of Ray Bay Labrador by the Basques in the 16th. Century. https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18By Ron Moores/Shirley Montague

1
Admiral Stavridis – Cyprus, Putin & WW3 52:20

7M ago52:20

52:20

Former NATO Supreme Allied Commander, US Admiral James Stavridis returns to Ouzo Talk with his new book, 2054 in tow. The Admiral discusses his latest effort, as well as answering questions about the future of the Cyprus issue, the US sale of F16s to Turkey and F35s to Greece, Tucker Carlson’s interview with Vladimir Putin, the war between Ukraine …

1
Episode 283 Encore Episode 22 Stan Rogers Re-mastered Part II 1:00:36

7M ago1:00:36

1:00:36

Conclusion of an interview with producer Paul Mills who has re-mastered Stan Rogers recordings providing an update of the Stan Rogers recording collection. https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18By Ron Moores/Paul Mills

1
Episode 282 Encore Episode 22 Stan Rogers Re-mastered Part 1 53:30

7M ago53:30

53:30

Featuring an interview with producer Paul Mills who has re-mastered Stan Rogers recordings providing an update of the Stan Rogers recording collection. https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18By Ron Moores/Paul Mills

1
Don Stiffe - Singer / Songwriter 59:59

7M ago59:59

59:59

Don Stiffe is one of the greatest singer / songwriters to have emerged on the Irish Folk Scene in recent years, receiving critical acclaim and awards both at home and abroad. Don is a passionate and talented singer whose impressive performance style has moved audiences all over the world. Stiffe’s version of the “Dimming of the Day”, by Richard Tho…

1
Silia Kapsis – Eurovision 2024 38:20

7M ago38:20

38:20

2024 Eurovision contestant and rising star, Silia Kapsis, joins Tom and Nick to talk about representing Cyprus at this year's competition in Sweden! At just 17 years of age, Australian-born Kapsis enters the world-renowned song-contest with the support of three nations behind her in the form of Cyprus, Greece and Australia. Silia talks about her so…

1
Episode 281 Encore 156: The Bard of Prescott: The Songs of Newfoundland and Labrador’s Johnny Burke (1851-1930). 1:07:18

7M ago1:07:18

1:07:18

Featuring the music of Newfoundland-Labrador’s Johnny Burke (1851-1930) “The Bard of Prescott” – Cultural, entertainment and music pioneer; poet, printer, and impresario. https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18By Ron Moores

1
Tim Chaisson of The East Pointers & Six Hearts 44:01

8M ago44:01

44:01

🥇 Support The Podcast http://www.patreon.com/endascahillbanjo Tim Chaisson is a JUNO, multiple East Coast Music and Music PEI award winning musician from Bear River, Prince Edward Island, Canada. Along with having three successful solo albums, he sings lead vocals and plays fiddle, guitar and percussion in the internationally acclaimed group, The E…

1
Episode 280: From the Newfoundland and Labrador “Homebrew” Collection. 56:07

8M ago56:07

56:07

Features music from artists from all over Newfoundland and Labrador, including The Flummies, Colleen Power, Shanneyganock, Larry Foley, Matthew and Alan Byrne, Geraldine Hollett (“The Once”), Angie Coffee, The Harrington Brothers, Rex Goudie, The Celtic Connection, Kevin Evans, Jack Smith. https://www.facebook.com/ron.moores.18…

1
Epirus – Mullets, Pites & Klarina 1:51:30

8M ago1:51:30

1:51:30

From fierce warriors and freedom fighters sporting mullets, to the amazing flavours of the region, Ouzo Talk journeys to the rugged and historic region of Epirus with the help of special guest host, historian, Panayiotis Diamadis. Join the boys as they delve into the mystical landscapes, ancient traditions, savoury delights, musical notes and more …

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Bouzouki Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Quick Reference Guide