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Inside the Mani

Inside the Mani

By: Mat Dean
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Inside the Mani goes beyond the travel brochure to bring you the real stories of one of Greece's most captivating regions. Conversations with locals, foreigners and the people who came to the Mani — and never left.© 2026 Inside the Mani Social Sciences Travel Writing & Commentary
Episodes
  • 008: The Horses Trust - with Ben Blant and Stavroula Cheila

    008: The Horses Trust - with Ben Blant and Stavroula Cheila
    Aug 20 2026

    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.

    Donate here > https://www.gofundme.com/f/horses-help-us-to-rescue-a-mare-and-her-foal-in-greece

    https://www.facebook.com/DelphiniaHorsesTrust/

    https://www.instagram.com/delphiniahorsestrust/

    This episode is sponsored by http://manimoney.gr/
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    45 mins
  • 007: Hoop Dreams - with Yanno Xanthopoulos

    007: Hoop Dreams - with Yanno Xanthopoulos
    Aug 6 2026
    Mat sits down with basketball player Yanno Xanthopoulos, who grew up in Mani 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.
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    38 mins
  • 006: Do you need to speak Greek? - Mat and Jeff

    006: Do you need to speak Greek? - Mat and Jeff
    Jul 23 2026
    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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    33 mins
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