Entrepreneur Chris Lambros

We welcome the entrepreneurial force of Chris Lambros to the podcast! Chris is the founder of Rhody Sports Cards LLC, a successful sports card business he built and grew while attending Bryant University. He developed a multichannel business that connects with collectors through an online store, digital marketplaces, and in-person card shows. His experience includes setting up at iconic venues such as Fenway Park and TD Garden, as well as casino-hosted shows. Christopher manages sourcing, pricing, marketing, customer relationships, and fulfillment, applying his entrepreneurship and marketing education to grow a recognizable brand. Through Rhody Sports Cards, he combines his passion for collecting with hands-on experience building and running a business.

Argiros Concert Chair Bill Galatis

We welcome back Alpha Omega member and head of the Konstantinos Argiros concert Bill Galatis to discuss the big Alpha Omega 50th Anniversary weekend including the Friday night Gala event, the Sunday luncheon, and of course the main event on Saturday - Konstantinos Argiros live at the Agganis Arena at Boston University! Join us!

Nicholas Kourtis Chair of the Marathon Essay Awards Program

The spirit of Hellenism, achievement, and community takes center stage on this week's Boston Greeks Podcast!

Greek Heritage Night 2026 with John Mokas & Costas Sideritis

It's a Greek Celebration with custom Greek Jerseys at this year's Greek Heritage Night at Fenway Park, Boston! Get ready to channel your inner warrior because Boston’s biggest Greek celebration is taking over Fenway Park! In this high-energy episode, we sit down with John Mokas, the powerhouse from the Alpha Omega Council and Chairman of Greek Heritage Night, alongside committee dynamo Costas Sideritis. We are breaking down everything you need to know about the massive upcoming game on Tuesday, June 2nd, as our Boston Red Sox clash with the Baltimore Orioles. From the thrilling pre-game cultural performances to the unmatched stadium energy, John and Costas share exclusive behind-the-scenes insights on how this spectacular night comes together. Grab your komboloi, warm up your vocal cords, and let's turn the stands into a sea of blue and white! Hit play to hear why you absolutely cannot miss this unforgettable evening of culture, community, and baseball—Opa!

The Hellenic Initiative Executive Director Mike Manatos

We had the honor and pleasure of welcoming the great Mike Manatos to the show! Mike serves as the Executive Director of The Hellenic Initiative (THI). He stepped into this leadership role to mobilize the global Greek diaspora and Philhellene community. THI focuses on driving sustainable economic recovery, entrepreneurship, and crisis relief for Greece and Cyprus. Before leading THI, Manatos built a 35-year career in public policy and government relations.

Director of the MBC Panos Coufos

We welcome the awesome Panos Coufos to the show! Panos is the director of the wonderful Metropolis of Boston camp, which he first attended when he was eight years old and has taken part in every single youth and young adult ministry offering of the Metropolis of Boston. For 8 years, he has served as a staff member with about half of those years serving as Program Director. Camp was the most influential place and most formative experience of his childhood and young adulthood, and he is dedicated to ensuring that all who step foot onto the camp grounds leave feeling like MBC is their home. Join us!

FHASNE President Eleni Vidalis

We welcome the awesome Eleni Vidalis to the show! Eleni is a respected Greek American community leader, media professional, and civic advocate based in Boston, Massachusetts. She is widely recognized for her decades-long commitment to the preservation and advancement of Hellenic culture, faith, and public engagement in New England.

Editor / Actor / Musician Bill Galatis

We welcome Bill Galatis to the show! Bill studied cinema, animation, film production, photography as well as developing into quite a cinephile. Bill also paralleled as a rock musician; performing, writing and recording all

Entrepreneur & Honors Gala Co-Chair Bill Galatis

We welcome the great Bill Galatis to the show! Bill's resume and experience is so vast and impressive we would need another episode just to talk about his accomplishments. A quick summary includes his entrepreneurial skills as a Dunkin' co-franchisee and director of multi-unit network in Greater and Downtown Boston for over 30 years, a business advisor and mentor for entrepreneurial startups and emerging businesses, a former adjunct professor at Boston University and Suffolk University, a former PricewaterhouseCoopers manager, and currently, managing partner of Tresca Restaurant in Boston and co-owner of Red's Kitchen and Tavern in Seabrook, NH. He's also an executive board member of Meet Boston, director of the Boston Bruins Foundation and longtime Trustee at The Sports Museum. Bill was awarded the Ellis Island Medal of Honor in 2001, Somerville, MA Chamber of Commerce Lifetime Achievement recipient in 2022, and in 2024, he was bestowed the George Dilboy Humanitarian Medal of Honor.…

Entrepreneur Irina Kapetanakis

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"The Duke" Author Scott Kerman

We welcome the amazing Scott Kerman to the show! Scott, among his many credits, has authored a fascinating book about Michael Dukakis called, "The Duke: Weekly Conversations With The Last Honest Politician. A Political Giant And A Comedian Walk Into A Kitchen...". Join us as we chat about the great Michael Dukakis from his friend and confidant Scott Kerman.

26.2 Foundation President & Founder Tim Kilduff

We welcome the awesome Tim Kilduff to the show! Tim is the president and founder of the 26.2 Foundation, whose signature project is the building of the

Professor / Author Loren J. Samons

We welcome the wonderful Jay Samons to the podcast! Jay is Professor of Classical Studies at Boston University and Chief Academic Advisor and Executive Director of the Institute for Hellenic Culture and the Liberal Arts at The American College of Greece in Athens.

Chris Damianakos of Cashunt Games Company

We welcome Chris Damianakos to the show! Chris has been a creating fun experiences as long as he can remember. Chris was born an only child, and a slew of imagination came along with him. As long as he can remember he kept creating experiences for friends - be it a game or some sort of theatrics just to see what the reaction would be.

Radio Icon Ted Demetriades

Taking the reins from his father Oresti, Ted Demetriades hosts the longest running Greek American radio program in the U.S. His dedication and commitment to running this important program is what keeps our communities in New England and beyond connected. Join us as we chat with Teddy!

Author Stella Nahatis

We welcome the incredible Stella Nahatis to the show! Stella was born in northern Greece and lived there until adoption by Greek emigrants landed the eleven-year-old orphan in the United States of America. After overcoming the hurdles inherent to the immigrant experience—assimilation, language barrier, and cultural differences—a resilient and strong Stella embraced her new country with fervor. She would go on to have a successful career with Trans World Airlines In-Flight Services. Her passion and love for family, and for people in general, have steered her into volunteerism starting when she was a teenager.

Greek Music Historian & Archivist Meletios Pouliopoulos

We welcome the amazing Meletios Pouliopoulos to the podcast. Meletios is a Greek-American independent scholar, historian and archivist, and founder of Greek Cultural Resources, a cultural non profit that conserves Greek American Heritage. In Boston, he produces the radio show "Mondays with Meleti.” Pouliopoulos researches and lectures on Greek-American history, and on Greek music produced in America. In 2015, he served as a consultant on Greek Music in America, an exhibit about Greek music that was produced by the City of Tarpon Springs, FL. His ground-breaking research on Greek Piano Rolls in the United States and his article on the artist Nicos Tseperis were included in book Greek Music in America (2018, University Press of Mississippi). Since 2019, Pouliopoulos serves as consultant to the Hellenic Chronicle Newspaper Digitization Project, where he developed the strategy for online digital newspaper archive, and archived 35,000 newspaper pages In 2019, Pouliopoulos was…

Performer & Elvis Impersonator Dimitrios Stavropoulos

We sit down for a chat with entertainer extraordinaire Dimitrios Stavropoulos. Dimitri is an Elvis impersonator and performer who is following his passion for entertaining. Join us to get to know Dimitrios Stavropoulos.

A Chat with Daughters of Penelope VP Nektaria

Daughters of Penelope Orion 130 Boston Chapter Vice President Nektaria joins us to discuss her organizations various charitable efforts and their upcoming event, "Savor the Essence of Greece: Wines by Greek Goddesses". Get more info below:

Educator Cindy Calder

We welcome the amazing Cindy Calder to the show! Cindy moved to Greece with her parents and two brothers in 1965. Her father was a US diplomat and Greek specialist stationed in Athens and Thessaloniki during various postings from 1963-1980. She attended elementary and high school at the American Community School in Athens.

Greek Dance Director Dr. John Pappas

We welcome the inspirational Dr. John Pappas to the show! John graduated cum laude from Boston University and then Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, where he was chosen to participate in the Teacher Training

Composer / Pianist / Professor Panagiotis Liaropoulos

We welcome the amazing Panos Liaropoulos to the show! Panos is a Greek composer and pianist. He was born in Athens, Greece and since 1997 he has resided in Boston, MA. He holds a Doctoral Degree in Composition from Boston University where he studied with Theodore Antoniou and Lukas Foss. He pursued his graduate studies on a Fulbright Grant and he was the recipient of the 2001 Boston University Award for Outstanding Achievement in Theory and Composition. He is also the recipient of the 2018-2019 prestigious Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award. Join us on this journey!

Journalist/Writer/Editor Nancy Agris Savage

We welcome the amazing Nancy Agris Savage to the show! Nancy is the former owner/editor of the Hellenic Chronicle that was originally founded by her father, Peter Agris. She is a communications professional with experience across a wide spectrum of fields, including journalism, public policy, speechwriting, political advocacy, editing, essay preparation, and college counseling. Three decades plus of writing skills have been honed in the fast-paced world of Capitol Hill, serving as editor-in-chief of one of the nation's largest ethnic weekly newspapers and as founder and executive director of a 30-year-old endowed scholarship foundation providing grants totaling more than $800,000 to aspiring journalists and communications media representatives. Join us!

Greek American Sports Founder Nick Tsiotos

We welcome the amazing Nick Tsiotos to the show! Nick Tsiotos is the Sports Editor of Greek Americans in Sports and a Boston Public School teacher with a dedication to excellence in education. Passionate about sports and his Hellenic culture, Nick has also worked as a journalist for The Hellenic Chronicle, as Sports Editor for The Hellenic Voice, and contributed to The AHEPA Magazine.