Connecting Greeks Highlight Reel

Connecting Greeks is a light-hearted streaming, video, and podcast show meant to unite and connect Greeks from all around the world. We love our Hellenic culture, and we use that as the basis to entertain, unite, enhance, and promote both the culture and its' people. We are made up of three friends: Angelo Tsarouchas, Ari Kalogeropoulos, and Fotios Stamos.

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Filmmaker Rachel Suissa
We welcome writer, director, and actress Rachel Suissa to the show! Rachel has created something truly unique with "Greek Mothers Never Die" — a supernatural comedy inspired by her real-life relationship with her Greek mother, blending heartfelt themes with laugh-out-loud cultural quirks. We talk to

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Nick Syris of LH Cigars
Join us in our chat with Nicholas Syris of Lavida Habana Cigars. Nick started his professional life as a very successful audio video electronics specialist. Thankfully, it was his passion for good cigars that won him over and also led him to a side career on a radio talk program, “Smooth Draws” a we

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George Michael Impersonator & Tribute Artist Bill Pantazis
We welcome the awesome Bill Pantazis to the show! Bill is a George Michael impersonator so convincing that many struggle to tell him apart from the original artist, an effect heightened when viewed face-to-face. In addition to their strikingly similar facial features and eyes, Pantazis and the late

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Ultramarathoner Dean Karnazes
We had the absolute pleasure of hanging out with one of the most amazing humans to walk (or should we say run?) the earth! Ultramarathon runner, author, amazing human, and awesome Greek Dean Karnazes! Just describing Dean doesn't do him justice, so watch/listen to our podcast, watch some of the multiple docuseries on him, and and then read his super interesting books to get a better idea of who this "superhuman" truly is! OPA!!

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Singer & Songwriter Vassy!
This is a good one! The incredibly talented singer/songwriter Vassy is our guest this week and she was so fun to hang out with! We talk about life and growing up Greek and all the craziness of a Greek upbringing. Whether you're from the USA, Canada, Australia, or anywhere else, we all have so much in common. Join us as we get to know the amazing Vassy!

Nick Syris of LH Cigars
Join us in our chat with Nicholas Syris of Lavida Habana Cigars. Nick started his professional life as a very successful audio video electronics specialist. Thankfully, it was his passion for good cigars that won him over and also led him to a side career on a radio talk program, “Smooth Draws” a weekly program dedicated to Cigars and the Cigar Lifestyle. It was also his love of cigars that opened the door, back in the mid-90s, to Saudi Arabian Royalty and subsequently the creation of the first of a several Lavida Habana Cigar Lounges. “The cigar is the great equalizer, where people from all walks of life, different cultures and various socioeconomic backgrounds can all bond over the experience of enjoying a cigar,” says Nicholas. And despite the anti-smoking hysteria that has befallen on the US and other parts of the world, “we are strong in our convictions and our desires to enjoy the pleasures that we derive from smoking premium cigars!” Kick back with a cigar and

Funny Stuff

Is this Petros' great grandson?
When Greek pelicans modernize the way they hunt for food. Maybe he can use Grubhub next?

When Greek pelicans modernize the way they hunt for food. Maybe he can use Grubhub next?

Russell Peters surprises us on a live recording
How awesome was it when superstar comedian Russell Peters popped up on Connecting Greeks in a surprise cameo? Watch how shocked our guest Dora was!

How awesome was it when superstar comedian Russell Peters popped up on Connecting Greeks in a surprise cameo? Watch how shocked our guest Dora was!

Pop Culture Hellenism - Lesbos on SNL
Continuing something we started way back in 2008, we like to feature any Greek references we see in pop culture. This time, Saturday Night Live talks about Lesbos!

Continuing something we started way back in 2008, we like to feature any Greek references we see in pop culture. This time, Saturday Night Live talks about Lesbos!

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