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TA LEME

TA LEME

By NUGAS Victoria

The National Union of Greek Australian Students, NUGAS Victoria, presents our podcast show ‘Ta Leme’!

We are a representative body for the Greek Australian youth community, discussing with various guests topics ranging from culture, identity, history, sports, and everything in between.

We aim to be a platform whereby the Greek and Greek Australian youth have their voices heard, the topics they are passionate about discussed all the while uniting the diaspora with the patrida, our homeland.

Join us weekly na ta poume!

COVER ART: Iwanna Ntzifa - @johanion_
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Ep 7: Promised Brides - Part 2

TA LEMEDec 21, 2020

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S2 E4 - Food

S2 E4 - Food

Today on the Ta Leme podcast, it’s all about food, food and more food. Follow this podcast, as we introduce different food hot spots that you may have not heard of before. Helping us provide you with such food places is our newest addition to our Ta Lame Team, Natalia, who is also part of the Nugas committee. So if you're in need of a new food place to try once lockdown has ended, then this podcast is just for you. 

Don’t forget to stay tuned for more exciting topics and follow us on our social media where you can continue to provide us with new topics to discuss. 

Until next time Ta...LEME!!!!

Sep 14, 202119:32
S2 E3 - Learning different languages.

S2 E3 - Learning different languages.

On today’s Ta Leme episode we were joined by one of our own Nugas committee members, who also happens to be in charge of marketing, Billy Battista.

Billy, was more than welcoming to share with us his experience learning Japanese throughout high school and well into his degree at Melbourne University. It was incredible to hear how amazing the Japanese language is and how it differs so much from not only English and Greek as well.

If you, like us at Nugas, have a passion for language, then this podcast is the one for you!!!

Stay tuned for more exciting topics and don't forget to follow us on our social media where you can continue to provide us with new topics to discuss.

Until next time Ta...LEME!!!!

Aug 05, 202134:56
S2 E2 - Getaways around Victoria

S2 E2 - Getaways around Victoria

Today on the Ta Leme podcast, it was all about holiday destinations in Melbourne. And though covid-19 is still around, there are plenty of destinations right here in Victoria you can always visit. Follow along as we discuss wondrous weekend getaways, with Lydia Pouliezou who shared with us her favorite getaway places. These places discussed bring adventure and history together, an escape from work, studies, responsibilities. And if you are into all that, then this podcast is just for you.

Stay tuned for more exciting topics and don't forget to follow us on our social media where you can continue to provide us with new topics to discuss.

Until next time Ta...LEME!!!!

Jul 01, 202131:47
S2 E1 - Life as a primary school teacher, straight out of university.

S2 E1 - Life as a primary school teacher, straight out of university.

On today's Ta Leme episode we had the lovely Eirini Kourtai join us to discuss her experiences at Deakin University and how they helped her transition into full time work as a primary school teacher. She provided us with detail and insight into her world as an educator in an Australian school and how Deakin prepared her for it. It was amazing to find out just how much effort goes into making sure the younger generation gains the knowledge required for the years to come. So, if primary school teaching is your calling, then this podcast is just for you!!

Stay tuned for more exciting topics and don't forget to follow us on our social media were you can continue to provide us with new topics to discuss.

Until next time Ta...LEME!!!!

Jun 13, 202135:16
Ta Leme Season 2

Ta Leme Season 2

Welcome to Ta Leme season 2!!

This season will be filled with brand new topics never discussed on the show before, hosted by two new members of Nugas 2021. Follow along with Maira Psomdelli and Yianna Vasiliadis as they take you on a fun journey through the range of topics, picked by you the views!!!

So pleased stay tuned and don't forget to follow us on our social media where you can continue to provide us with new topics to discuss.

Until next time Ta...LEME!!!!

Jun 02, 202102:17
DUGS X UNI Club Series Pt 6

DUGS X UNI Club Series Pt 6

Welcome to another episode of Ta Leme by NUGAS Victoria x DUGS! 

This week, host Vanessa, will continue our University club series! In part 6 we will be speaking with members of the Deakin University Greek Society, better known as DUGS. We are joined by Peter Dionissopoulos, and Eva Demirgelis, as they tell us all about their club and experiences! 

DUGS socials: Fb: Dugs Victoria, Insta: @dugs.victoria

Join us weekly na ta poume! 

To find out more about who we are check us out on our social media: Facebook: NUGAS Vic,  Insta: @Nugasvic, or shoot us a voice message through our anchor profile.

Mar 29, 202115:20
SHS X UNI Club Series Pt 5

SHS X UNI Club Series Pt 5

Welcome to another episode of Ta Leme by NUGAS Victoria x SHS!

This week, host Denise, will continue our University club series! In part 5 we will be speaking with members of the Swinburne Hellenic Society, better known as SHS. We are joined by Alice Papadopoulos and Andrew Malessiankos, as they tell us all about their club and experiences! 

SHS socials: Fb: Swinburne Hellenic Society, Insta: @swinhellenic_vic 

Join us weekly na ta poume! 

To find out more about who we are check us out on our social media: Facebook: NUGAS Vic,  Insta: @Nugasvic, or shoot us a voice message through our anchor profile.

Mar 29, 202113:03
LUGS x UNI Club Series Pt 4

LUGS x UNI Club Series Pt 4

Welcome to another episode of Ta Leme by NUGAS Victoria x LUGS!
This week, host Vanessa, will continue our University club series!
In part 4 we will be speaking with members of the La Trobe University Greek Society, better known as LUGS. We are joined by Ellenie Vasilopoulos, James Panas and Georgia Giatrakos, as they tell us all about their club and experiences!
LUGS socials:
Fb: La Trobe University Greek Society- LUGS, Insta: @lugs_greeksociety
Join us weekly na ta poume!
To find out more about who we are check us out on our social media:
Facebook: NUGAS Vic, Insta: @Nugasvic, or shoot us a voice message through our anchor profile.
Mar 21, 202111:31
RUSH X UNI Club Series Pt 3

RUSH X UNI Club Series Pt 3

Welcome to another episode of Ta Leme by NUGAS Victoria x RUSH!
This week, host Eleni, will continue our University club series!
In part 3 we will be speaking with members of the RMIT University Society of Hellenes, better known as RUSH. We are joined by Anthony Stabelos and Natalia Makridi as they tell us all about their club and experiences!
RUSH socials:
Fb: RUSH Royalidou, Insta: @rushroyalidou
Join us weekly na ta poume!
To find out more about who we are check us out on our social media:
Facebook: NUGAS Vic, Insta: @Nugasvic, or shoot us a voice message through our anchor profile.
Mar 21, 202111:42
MHSS X UNI Club Series Pt 2

MHSS X UNI Club Series Pt 2

Welcome to another episode of Ta Leme by NUGAS Victoria x MHSS!
This week, host Denise, will continue our University club series!
In part 2 we will be speaking with members of the Monash Hellenic Students Society, better known as MHSS. We are joined by George Nikolakopoulos, Kristin Panopoulos and Aristea Nikolakakis as they tell us all about their club and experiences!
MHSS socials:
Fb: MHSS - Monash Hellenic Students Society, Insta: @monashhellenic
Join us weekly na ta poume!
To find out more about who we are check us out on our social media:
Facebook: NUGAS Vic, Insta: @Nugasvic, or shoot us a voice message through our anchor profile.
Mar 15, 202117:47
MUnGA X UNI Club Series Pt 1

MUnGA X UNI Club Series Pt 1

Welcome to another episode of Ta Leme by NUGAS Victoria x MUnGA!

This week, host Denise, will begin our University club series!

In part 1 we will be speaking with members of the Melbourne University Greek Association, better known as MUnGA. We are joined by Josh and Kion as they tell us all about their club and experiences!

MUnGA socials:

Fb: MUnGA - Melbourne University Greek Association, Insta: @munga.official

Join us weekly na ta poume!

To find out more about who we are check us out on our social media:

Facebook: NUGAS Vic,  Insta: @Nugasvic, or shoot us a voice message through our anchor profile.

Mar 15, 202116:52
Eπ 17: Τα Ρεμπέτικα- 2ο κομμάτι

Eπ 17: Τα Ρεμπέτικα- 2ο κομμάτι

Καλώς ήρθατε σε ένα ακόμη Τα Λέμε επεισόδιο που σας παρουσιάζει η Εθνική Ένωση Ελληνοαυστραλών Φοιτητών!

Στο δεύτερο και τελευταίο κομμάτι με θέμα τα Ρεμπέτικα, συζητάμε ακόμη μια φορά με την Ελισάβετ Σταυρινού για τους πιο εικονικούς Ρεμπέτες στην ιστορία. Μιλάμε για τον Μάρκο Βαμβακάρη, την Μαρίκα Νίνου και την Σωτηρία Μπέλλου και αναλύουμε την ζωή του Βασίλη Τσιτσάνη. Πιο συγκεκριμένα, συζητάμε για τις μεγαλύτερες του επιτυχίες, όπως και την σημασία πίσω από το τραγούδι «Συννεφιασμένη Κυριακή». Στο τέλος η καλεσμένη μας μιλάει για το αν πιστεύει πως τα Ρεμπέτικα είναι ζωντανά ακόμη και σήμερα.

Ελάτε στα εβδομαδιαία μας επεισόδια να τα πούμε!

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Mar 10, 202122:07
Eπ 16: Τα Ρεμπέτικα- 1ο κομμάτι

Eπ 16: Τα Ρεμπέτικα- 1ο κομμάτι

Καλώς ήρθατε σε ένα ακόμη Τα Λέμε επεισόδιο που σας παρουσιάζει η Εθνική Ένωση Ελληνοαυστραλών Φοιτητών!
Στο σημερινό μικρού μήκους επεισόδιο και πρώτο κομμάτι μιλάμε για τα Ρεμπέτικα και την ιστορία του. Συζητάμε με την καλεσμένη μας Ελισάβετ Σταυρινού για την μετάδοση τις Ρεμπέτικης μουσικής στις παλιές εποχές και για την θεματολογία των τραγουδιών. Συζητάμε επίσης για το τι σημαίνει η λέξη μάγκας και την ενδυμασία των κουτσαβάκηδων.
Ελάτε στα εβδομαδιαία μας επεισόδια να τα πούμε!
Για να μάθετε περισσότερα για το ποιοί είμαστε, βρείτε μας στις παρακάτω πλατφόρμες κοινωνικών μέσων:
Facebook: NUGAS Vic, Insta: @Nugasvic, ή στείλτε μας ένα φωνητικό μήνυμα μέσω του προφίλ μας.
Mar 08, 202113:53
Ep 15: Philosophical Questions Pt 2

Ep 15: Philosophical Questions Pt 2

Welcome to another episode of Ta Leme by NUGAS Victoria!
This week, host Denise and Eleni, will end our 2 part series on philosophy. We will be joined by a previous guest, Miltiadi Paikopoulos as we dive into the history of philosophy and ask our own philosophical questions.
In part 2 we will be asking, "Are people ethically obligated to improve themselves?" As well as, "Does anonymity encourage people to misbehave or does it reveal how people would like to act all the time if they could?"
Join us as we delve into deep discussions!
Join us weekly na ta poume!
To find out more about who we are check us out on our social media:
Facebook: NUGAS Vic, Insta: @Nugasvic, or shoot us a voice message through our anchor profile.
Mar 01, 202132:53
Ep 14: Philosophical Questions Pt 1

Ep 14: Philosophical Questions Pt 1

Welcome to another episode of Ta Leme by NUGAS Victoria!

This week, host Eleni and Denise, will begin a 2 part series on philosophy. We will be joined by a previous guest, Miltiadi Paikopoulos as we dive into the history of philosophy and ask our own philosophical questions.

In part 1 we will be asking, “Is there such a thing as ‘absolute truth?” As well as “Is free will real or just an illusion?”

Join us as we delve into deep discussions!

Join us weekly na ta poume!

To find out more about who we are check us out on our social media:

Facebook: NUGAS Vic,  Insta: @Nugasvic, or shoot us a voice message through our anchor profile.

Feb 22, 202126:28
Eπ 13: Νοσταλγικές Aναμνήσεις

Eπ 13: Νοσταλγικές Aναμνήσεις

Καλώς ήρθατε σε ένα ακόμη Τα Λέμε επεισόδιο που σας παρουσιάζει η Εθνική Ένωση Ελληνοαυστραλών Φοιτητών!
Σήμερα, η Βανέσσα Μπάλτου έχει κοντά της την Έλενα Δουλγεράκη, με την οποία μιλάνε για νοσταλγικές αναμνήσεις από τα παιδικά τους χρόνια. Συζητάνε για τα καλοκαίρια στην Ελλάδα και τις καλύτερες αναμνήσεις από όλες τις γιορτές στην πατρίδα.
Ελάτε στα εβδομαδιαία μας επεισόδια να τα πούμε!
Για να μάθετε περισσότερα για το ποιοί είμαστε, βρείτε μας στις παρακάτω πλατφόρμες κοινωνικών μέσων:
Facebook: NUGAS Vic, Insta: @Nugasvic, ή στείλτε μας ένα φωνητικό μήνυμα μέσω του προφίλ μας.
Feb 15, 202137:24
Επ 12: Η νοοτροπία

Επ 12: Η νοοτροπία

Καλώς ήρθατε σε ένα ακόμη Τα Λέμε επεισόδιο που σας παρουσιάζει η Εθνική Ένωση Ελληνοαυστραλών Φοιτητών!

Στο σημερινό επεισόδιο, η Βανέσσα Μπάλτου έχει καλεσμένους την Ελισάβετ Σταυρινού και την Σταυρούλα Μαγδαλινού όπου συζητάνε για την νοοτροπία ενός νεο αφηχθέντα Έλληνα στην Αυστραλία σε σύγκριση ενός Ελληνοαυστραλου, και σε αυτή την περίπτωση ενός ανθρώπου που έχει γεννηθεί και μεγαλώσει στην Ελλάδα και ενός που έχει γεννηθεί στην Αυστραλία αλλά προέρχεται από ελληνικό σπιτικό. Επίσης συζητάνε για την αντιμετώπιση που δεχτήκανε από ξένους στις δυο χώρες και άμα αισθάνθηκαν απειλή  από εκείνους

Ελάτε στα εβδομαδιαία μας επεισόδια να τα πούμε!

Για να μάθετε περισσότερα για το ποιοί είμαστε, βρείτε μας στις παρακάτω πλατφόρμες κοινωνικών μέσων:

Facebook: NUGAS Vic, Insta: @Nugasvic, ή στείλτε μας ένα φωνητικό μήνυμα μέσω του προφίλ μας.

Feb 08, 202137:05
Ep 11: Talking Dance with Manasis Pt 2

Ep 11: Talking Dance with Manasis Pt 2

Welcome to another episode of Ta Leme brought to you by NUGAS Victoria!

In this week’s episode, our host Denise is joined by special guest Dimosthenis Manasis, Director/Instructor at <> School of Greek Dance and Culture, for Part Two of our discussion on Greek dance, culture and identity. In Part Two, we discuss the complexities involved in promoting cultural identity when history and conflict is intertwined within it. This episode centres on the need to have more mindful and productive conversations in maintaining cohesion within and external to the Greek community, as well as the need for greater innovation in the Greek Australian community to better engage the youth and continue to promote our culture. How do we ensure that Greek culture not only survives, but thrives in the diaspora?

Join us weekly na ta poume!

To find out more about who we are check us out on our social media:

Facebook: NUGAS Vic, Insta: @nugasvic, or shoot us a voice message through our Anchor profile.

For further information and to get involved, contact <> School of Greek Dance and Culture through:

Email: manasisdance@hotmail.com

Phone: 0423 486 137

www.manasisdance.com.au 

Jan 31, 202131:12
Ep 10: Talking Dance with Manasis - Pt 1

Ep 10: Talking Dance with Manasis - Pt 1

 Welcome to another episode of Ta Leme brought to you by NUGAS Victoria!


In this week’s episode, our host Denise is joined by special guest Dimosthenis Manasis, Director/Instructor at <> School of Greek Dance and Culture, the largest Greek dance school in Australia and arguably even the Greek diaspora. In Part One of our conversation, we discuss Greek dance and its implications for culture and multiculturalism in Australia, specifically its role in keeping cultural identity alive. In doing so, Dimosthenis reveals the journey from where his dance school began, particularly through his father Alkis’ influence, and we discuss the evolution and changing nature of Greek dance. We also go back to basics and discuss the ways in which our Greek-Australian community is engaged through balls, panigiria and the like - with Greek music and dance at the forefront of keeping the youth interested and excited about our identity.


Join us weekly na ta poume!


To find out more about who we are check us out on our social media:

Facebook: NUGAS Vic, Insta: @nugasvic, or shoot us a voice message through our Anchor profile.


For further information and to get involved, contact <> School of Greek Dance and Culture through:

Email: manasisdance@hotmail.com

Phone: 0423 486 137

www.manasisdance.com.au

Jan 25, 202146:51
Ep 9: Talking Dance with Pan Mac
Jan 17, 202148:41
Ep 8: Promised Brides - Part 3

Ep 8: Promised Brides - Part 3

Welcome to another episode of Ta Leme by NUGAS Victoria!

This week, host Eleni, will end our 3 part series on promised brides based off of the book by Panayota Nazou, ‘Promised Brides,’ who will be joined by guests, Olympia Nelson and Liannah Diacaris.

In this final part of our series we look at the relevance of arranged marriages in today’s society, within an Australian and predominantly Greek Australian context. We look at the relevance of photos today compared to the past, the discomfort of arranged marriages and the ideologies prevalent today of ‘marrying a nice Greek boy/girl”.

Join us as we delve into a major part of our history as a Greek diaspora living in Australia.

Join us weekly na ta poume!

To find out more about who we are check us out on our social media:

Facebook: NUGAS Vic,  Insta: @Nugasvic, or shoot us a voice message through our anchor profile.

Jan 10, 202148:52
Ep 7: Promised Brides - Part 2

Ep 7: Promised Brides - Part 2

Welcome to another episode of Ta Leme by NUGAS Victoria!

This week, host Eleni, will continue our 3 part series on promised brides based off of the book by Panayota Nazou, ‘Promised Brides,’ who will be joined by guests, Olympia Nelson and Liannah Diacaris.

In part 2, we are looking at our own family’s migrant stories and the events that occurred for our grandparents to meet and marry and we will also touch on some of the testimonies within the book itself.. We will touch on the importance of Oral History and the role of women’s voices throughout history and within the discipline itself.

Join us as we delve into a major part of our history as a Greek diaspora living in Australia.

Join us weekly na ta poume!

To find out more about who we are check us out on our social media:

Facebook: NUGAS Vic,  Insta: @Nugasvic, or shoot us a voice message through our anchor profile.

Dec 21, 202057:41
Ep 6: Promised Brides - Part 1

Ep 6: Promised Brides - Part 1

 Welcome to another episode of Ta Leme by NUGAS Victoria!

This week, host Eleni, will begin a 3 part series on promised brides based off of the book by Panayota Nazou, ‘Promised Brides,’ who will be joined by guests, Olympia Nelson and Liannah Diacaris.

In part 1 we will be looking into the context and the historical events that contributed to the Greek  mass migration post WW2, in particular to Australia, that instigated and exacerbated this process of arranged marriages and proxy brideships.

Join us as we delve into a major part of our history as a Greek diaspora living in Australia.

Join us weekly na ta poume!

To find out more about who we are check us out on our social media:

Facebook: NUGAS Vic,  Insta: @Nugasvic, or shoot us a voice message through our anchor profile.

Dec 14, 202047:03
Ep 5: Philotimo

Ep 5: Philotimo

 Welcome to another episode of Ta Leme brought to you by NUGAS Victoria!

In this week’s episode, our hosts Vanessa and Eleni will be joined by special guest and previous Ta Leme host, Dean Kotsianis, to discuss what philotimo is and its link to the Greek culture and identity. They will explore the meaning of philotimo and the importance of it in the Greek community, as well as the history behind it.

Join us weekly na ta poume!

To find out more about who we are check us out on our social media:

Facebook: NUGAS Vic, Insta: @Nugasvic, or shoot us a voice message through our anchor profile.

Dec 06, 202030:32
Επ 4: Μετανάστευση Στην Αυστράλια

Επ 4: Μετανάστευση Στην Αυστράλια

Γεια σας και καλώς ήρθατε σε ένα ακόμη επεισόδιο του Τα Λέμε που σας παρουσιάζει η Εθνική Ένωση Ελληνοαυστραλών φοιτητών!

Στο σημερινό επεισόδιο, η Βανέσσα Μπάλτου έχει καλεσμένους τους φοιτητές Απόλλωνα Καρακάιδο και Μαρία Ψωμαδέλλη για να συζητήσουν τις ιστορίες της μετανάστευσης τους από την Ελλάδα στην Αυστραλία. Σε αυτό το επεισόδιο, συζητάμε από που προέρχονται οι καλεσμένοι και μιλάμε για το πως εγκαταστάθηκαν στην Αυστραλία και σε τι ηλικία και αν η ηλικία παίζει ρόλο στο πως κάποιος εγκατασταθεί σε ένα νέο περιβάλλον. Στη συνέχεια, οι καλεσμένοι συζητούν για την συμμετοχή τους στην Ελληνική κοινότητα και προσφέρουν συμβουλές για νέους μετανάστες.
Ελάτε στα εβδομαδιαία μας επεισόδια να τα πούμε!
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Nov 30, 202027:19
Ep 3: Mixed Heritage

Ep 3: Mixed Heritage

Welcome to another episode of Ta Leme brought to you by NUGAS Victoria! In this week’s episode, our hosts Josh and Eleni will be joined by special guest Olympia Nelson to discuss the topic of Greek Australians with mixed ancestry. They will explore what it is like growing up with a mixed ancestry, its implications in terms of identity and involvement in the Greek community and the ways in which people and institutions can promote Hellenism within these members of our community.

Join us weekly na ta poume!

To find out more about who we are check us out on our social media:

Facebook: NUGAS Vic, Insta: @Nugasvic, or shoot us a voice message through our anchor profile.
Nov 22, 202033:15
Ep 2: Studying Greek at La Trobe Uni
Oct 25, 202038:55
Ep 1: Art and Identity

Ep 1: Art and Identity

 Welcome to another episode of Ta Leme brought to you by NUGAS Victoria!

In this week’s episode, host Eleni will be joined by guests, Olympia Nelson and Miltiadis Paikopoulos to dissect the function of art in both cultural and individual identities. They will be looking at the Parthenon Marbles and Hagia Sophia while touching on a more personal note by looking at Olympia’s role as the muse/ subject as well as the daughter of the late Polixeni Papapetrou.

Join us weekly na ta poume!

To find out more about who we are check us out on our social media:

Facebook: NUGAS Vic,  Insta: @Nugasvic, or shoot us a voice message through our anchor profile.

Cover Art by: @johanion_

Sources and pages mentioned on this episode:

  • Geoffrey Robertson Who Owns History
  • Pallaconian Brotherhoood
  • NGV: Olympia
  • What is Hagia Sophia? Museum, Church or Mosque? - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WBtWRL8mJtg
Oct 18, 202001:00:34
Get to Know Us

Get to Know Us

Welcome to your introduction to the new 'Ta Leme' podcast brought to you by NUGAS Victoria! 

In this episode we give you a brief run down of who we are and who is on the team. This is only a snippet of more to come every Monday! 

To find out more about who we are check us out on our social media:

Facebook: NUGAS Vic,  Insta: @Nugasvic, or shoot us a voice message through our anchor profile.

Sep 07, 202003:19