Greek Like Me Podcast
1) The Horrific Murder of Eleni Papadaki
Her colleagues denounced the celebrated actress as a collaborator. Was she a traitor, a hero, or the victim of her rivals’ greed and ambition?
2) Greek Gods & Filmmaking with Laurie Criego
Independent filmmaker Laurie Criego talks about her first feature length film, screenwriting, Greek gods, the environment and having hope in difficult times.
3) St. Kassiani Part 2: Theologian, Feminist, Poet
St. Kassiani was a brilliant theologian, masterful poet, rebel, feminist, brutal social commentator. She continues to instruct the Orthodox faithful to this day.
4) St. Kassiani: Hymnographer, Hero, Rebel
Influential hymnographer, poet, and champion of her faith, St.Kassiani was a devout, fearless, badass holy woman, and feminist.
5) Greek Traditions in Black & White with Photographer George Tatakis
Award-winning Photographer George Tatakis travels throughout rural Greece documenting Greek culture, traditions, and traditional dress. He shares his adventures, what he’s learned about our culture, a...Show More
6) Annunciation/Independence Day
Why Greeks bound the fight for independence to the Feast Day of the Annunciation. And how the sacrifice and faith of the Virgin Mary resounded with the Greek fight for liberty.
7) Food Fight! Stuffed Grape Leaves
Where did stuffed grape leaves originate? Who started the ancient fad of rolling up food in leaves? it’s another food fight, as we investigate claims and age old recipes.
8) Orpheus and Eurydice
A tragic tale of a love lost, and one man’s heroic effort to use the only weapon he has to persuade the Lord of Death to give her back: his music.
9) The Restless Dead: Ghosts of Ancient Greece
Join us for an episode of restless dead, vengeful wraiths, protective spirits, and ghosts summoned to serve the living.
10) Greeks & the Civil Rights Movement Part 2
A man of conscience continues to push the Greek Orthodox faithful in America to take a stand for justice and equal rights in the 1960s and beyond. And scholars' take on the bizarre “reverse empathy” o...Show More