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Greek Like Me Episodes

A podcast about all things Greek. History. Language. Lore. Culture. Food. Mythology. Family and more. From diners to the Ottoman Empire, from the history of baklava to Greek Independence. What it means to be Greek and how it shapes our world.

Posts in Greek roots
New Jersey's Iconic Greek Store

The Greek Store in Kenilworth isn’t just an ethnic grocery store, it’s a New Jersey institution supplying the state’s Greeks with a taste of home and a sense of community for over 70 years. Lia Diamandas talks about family history, food trends, and why everyone should eat Greek.

New Jersey's Iconic Greek Store
Pamela Diotes Wood
The Easter Rocket War of Chios
Spilling Tea With Gus Constantellis

Comedian and gay icon Gus Constantellis rocketed to fame impersonating his Greek mom on social media. After she died, he wrote My Greek Mom’s Recipe in tribute. Part memoir, part cookbook, it’s a funny, heartbreaking glimpse into their complicated relationship, and in managing grief, the Greek way.

Spilling Tea With Gus Constantellis
Pamela Diotes Wood
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, and why black and white.

Greek Traditions in Black & White with Photographer George Tatakis
Pamela Diotes Wood
Mómos, the Greek god of Mockery

Mómos, Greek god of mockery, blame, scathing criticism and satire. How the Joan Rivers of Mt. Olympus became a vessel for social criticism and rebellion throughout time.

Mómos, the Greek god of Mockery
Pamela Diotes Wood