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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.

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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
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
A Very Greek Christmas

Where else can you take part in ancient traditions, sing Byzantine Christmas songs while lighting bonfires and evading evil Christmas goblins? Join us for a very Greek Christmas.

A Very Greek Christmas
Pamela Diotes Wood
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.

Food Fight! Stuffed Grape Leaves
Pamela Diotes Wood
Who Gets to Call Themselves Greek?

Why the understanding of what it is to be Greek has changed over time. And why I’m here for it!

Who Gets to Call Themselves Greek?
Pamela Diotes Wood