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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.

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Melina Mercouri: The Early Years

Melina Mercouri. Rebel, actor, anti-fascist, government official. The life and times of a Greek treasure, who broke the rules, made history, and risked everything for love of her country.

 
Melina Mercouri-the Early Years
Pamela Diotes Wood
This & That II: Updates on Cats of Greece, Harry Agganis & Why Greeks Spit

We share more about past episodes Cats in Greece, sports superstar Harry Agganis, and Why Greeks Spit.

Why Do Greeks Spit to Ward Off Evil Spirits?

Imam and Cat

This & That II: An Update on Cats of Greece, Harry Agganis & Why Greeks Spit
Pamela Diotes Wood
F'tou F'tou! Why Greeks Spit...and use the M word

Why do Greeks spit on the ones they love? And what’s with the “M” word? Greek protections and insults, all part of being Greek like me.

Why Do Greeks Spit to Ward Off Evil Spirits?

F'tou F'tou! Why Greeks Spit...and use the M word
Pamela Diotes Wood
This & That: What's on Our Minds This Week

Podcasting, Cats, and how you are not even Greek if you don’t have some representation of the Parthenon on your wall.

 
This & That - What's on Our Minds This Week
Pamela Diotes Wood
When Greek Sounds Like Spanish

Greek and Spanish are two TOTALLY different languages, but some words sound alike. Misunderstandings and mixups are par for the course in our Spanish-Greek family.

Spanish Words that Sound Greek

Spanish Words That Sound Greek 2

When Greek Sounds Like Spanish
Pamela Diotes Wood