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PODCASTS

Mat and Jeff compare summer versus winter living in Greece's Mani peninsula. They discuss overtourism, traffic congestion, water shortages, and winter's quieter beauty. Matt admits developing "thermophobia" toward summer heat; Jeff prefers summer's buzz. They note fewer tavernas staying open in winter now, likely due to economic pressures, and debate visible climate shifts.

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Mat catches up with friends Ben and Stavroula, a couple living near Delphinia Beach, about the unexpected journey that led them to establish the Delphinia Horses Trust. They discuss rescuing three horses, the daily realities of their care, and the practical struggles involved. They also reveal how they met, their life together in the Mani, their creative work, sailing and the community they hope to help build.

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$Mat sits down with basketball player Yanno Xanthopoulos, who grew up in Platsa, Stoupa and Kardamyli before chasing a professional career. Yano discusses playing for Greece's U20 team at Eurobasket 2026 in Slovenia, his injury setbacks, a Princeton scholarship lost to a fracture, a tough year in Canada, and finally earning a Division 1 scholarship at the University of New Hampshire. https://www.instagram.com/_xanthopouloss__/$

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Can you ever truly belong somewhere without learning its language? Mat and Jeff take on this divisive question, confessing they've both stalled in their Greek despite years of trying. Is that a failure, or just reality? Should locals expect foreigners to make and effort, or is politeness enough? Join us as we look at all sides of argument.

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Inside the Mani Podcast Ep 004 with Glenda Dean

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Inside The Mani-Podcast EP:003 Ring Of Fire

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Inside the Mani Podcast Episode0002 - Stoupa In The 1990's

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