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“Ammunition, Fascism, Photography” A Few Steps Through the History of Lapua
Episode 47As part of my guided tour around Culture Centre ‘Vanha Paukku’ in Lapua, we stop for an extended visit in the Lapuanjoki Museum. Museum
A Guided Tour of Culture Centre ‘Vanha Paukku’ in Lapua
Episode 46Part one of a two-part episode, I undertake a tour of the Kulttuurikeskus ‘Vanha Paukku’ with two expert guides; Susanna Oversteyns, Cultural Director and
#VisitSeinäjoki: Exciting Days Out for Families & Teenagers at Theme Parks & Activity Centres
Episode 45 Download MP3 File of #VisitSeinajoki – Exciting Days Out for Families and Teenagers at Theme Parks and Activity Centres Original Blog Posts 5
Finnish rugby. Seinäjoki Rugby. Snow Rugby!
Episode 44I speak with Olli-Pekka Tuomaala & James McDade from Seinäjoki Rugby club talk about rugby in Finland; the history of the game in Finland,
#VisitSeinäjoki: Shopping For Interesting Gifts and Locally-produced Textiles
Episode 43 Download MP3 File of #VisitSeinäjoki – Shopping For Interesting Gifts & Locally-produced Textiles Original #VisitSeinäjoki Blog Posts: Top 5 Shops in & around
A Guided Tour of Kyrö Whisky and Gin Distillery
Episode 42In part two of a two-part episode, I speak with Kalle Valkonen , Co-Founder and Head Distiller at Kyrö Distillery. He gives me a
The Bloody History of Isokyrö Village & the Origin of Kyrö Distillery
Episode 41In part one of a two-part episode, I speak with Miko Heinilä, Co-Founder of Kyrö Distillery. He gives me selected highlights from the history
#VisitSeinäjoki: Nature Trails, Beaches & Foraging in the Forest
Episode 40 Download MP3 File of #VisitSeinäjoki – Nature Trails, Beaches & Foraging in the Forest Original #VisitSeinäjoki Blog Posts: Nature Trails, Running Tracks &
4. Six Things You Must Experience at Ähtäri Zoo
Play the Podcast Download an MP3 of Six Things You Must Experience at Ähtäri Zoo Read the original article here: https://explorefinlandpodcast.com/2019/02/18/six-things-you-must-experience-at-ahtari-zoo/ Read more in English and plan
3. Conservation, Medication and Procreation: The Vet’s Life at Ähtäri Zoo.
Play the Podcast Download an MP3 of Conservation, Medication and Procreation. The Vet’s Life at Ähtäri Zoo Guest: Heini Niinimäki, Zoological Director, Ähtäri Zoo When talking
Six Things You Must Experience at Ähtäri Zoo
Subscribe to the Ähtäri Zoo Podcast on iTunes Once you get out into the wilds of Finland, it’s easy to think you are in the middle
A Winter Visit To Ähtäri Zoo & SnowPanda Resort
Download an MP3 of A Winter Visit to Ähtäri Zoo & Snowpanda Resort Episode 39 In Winter 2018, I was commissioned to make a pilot series
2. Being Panda Keeper at Ähtäri Zoo Is The BEST Job. Ever!
Play the Podcast Download an MP3 of Being The Panda Keeper Is The Best Job. Ever! Guest: Anna Palmroth, Panda Keeper, Ähtäri Zoo The Giant Pandas
1. Things To Do At Ähtäri Zoo & Snowpanda Resort When You Visit Finland
Play the Podcast Download an MP3 of Things To Do At Ähtäri Zoo & Snowpanda Resort When You Visit Finland Guest: Satu Keski-Valkama, Tourism Development Project
Introducing The Ähtäri Zoo Podcast
Play the Podcast Download an MP3 of Introducing the Ähtäri Zoo Podcast Hello. Welcome to the Ähtari Zoo podcast. My name is Mark Wiltshear, and during
Mark Wiltshear’s 12 Minute Conversation with Engel Jones
Season 3, Episode 38For this episode, I am grateful to Engel Jones for allowing to rebroadcast an interview that first went-out on his 12 Minute
Preserving the Culture of a Lost Karelia
Season 3, Episode 37Recorded in 2016, I speak to Marjo Matikainen-Källström, Satu Hallonberg and Markku Pulli about Karjalaisetkesäjuhlat; the commemoration of the evacuation of 430,000
A Tour Around Lappajärvi, Europe’s Largest Crater Lake
Season 3, Episode 36 In this episode, I speak to Teemu Öhman who is a Craterologist or, to be more precise, an Earth and planetary scientist
The Mysterious Church Stables in Närpes
Season 3, Episode 35I visit Sankta Maria church in Närpes/Närpiö, and speak to town guide, Marianne Winter. I learn why the church is surrounded by
Tradition & ‘Magic’: Finnish Puukko Knives
Season 3 Episode 34I discuss the traditional Finnish Puukko knife with Ethnologist and Bushcraft champion, Marcus Lepola. We talk about it’s importance in the history
Kristina Vänni’s ‘Homefarm’ Cookbook: Taking Finnish Cuisine into American Kitchens
Season 3, Episode 33I speak to internationally recognised culinary authority and TV host, Kristina Vänni, who is also a food writer, TV host, recipe developer, cooking
Explore Finland Podcast Season 3 Starts Now!
Season 3 Introduction Hi everyone, it’s Mark here. I’m back and I just wanted to take a few minutes to explain where I’ve been, what
Road-Trip Photo Blog #3: Närpiö–Kaskinen–Kristiinankaupunki
Date: 17.10.2017 Satu and I, with Herra Boris, embarked on our third road-trip through Pohjanmaa. Below is a photo blog of our road trip. Pohjanmaa:
Road-Trip Photo Blog #2: Pohjanmaa, Vaasa Archipelago
Date: 16.9.2017 Satu and I, accompanied once more by Herra Boris, enjoyed our first road trip so much, we decided to go out exploring a
Road-Trip Photo Blog #1: Pohjanmaa, Kokkola-Pietarsaari-Ylistaro
Date: 2.9.2017 Satu and I, plus Herra Boris, took a drive to explore parts of Pohjanmaa that we don’t know so well. Below is a
One Week Holiday in Finland: Putting The Podcast Into Practice
Similar to my summer 2016 post, in summer 2017 I had another opportunity to put what I learned in the podcast into practice. Whenever I
Exploring Finland: Putting The Podcast Into Practice
During summer 2016, I had the opportunity to visit the wilds of Eastern Finland, near to the town of Kitee. I was invited to join
‘Regional Developer Prize 2015’ Award for the Explore Finland Radio Show
On Friday 13th May 2016, I was given an award by Etelä-Pohjanmaan aluekehittäjät ry EPAK (a Regional Development Association in Etelä-Pohjanmaa. This was in recognition
End of Season 2 Credits
Season 2 Credits I decided that, like Season 1, I would also record 16 episodes for Season 2. Now it’s time to take a look
Ice-hole Swimming & Sauna: A Natural High!
Season 2 Episode 32 I learn why swimming in ice-cold water after taking a sauna is better than sex or morphine! Jussi explains ALL the benefits of Avantouinti, before taking
Beer Tasting at Mallaskoski Brewery
Season 2 Episode 31 Brewmaster Jyri Ojaluoma takes me back in time to the re-birth of Mallskoski and their Kuohu beer. We discuss brewing techniques and
Jussi paita: The Ostrobothnian Uniform
Season 2 Episode 30 Student Film-makers Tytti & Onni tell me about the origins and history of the Jussi paiti, plus what they learned while making their documentary
Film & Lights Festival at ‘Matti’s Cottage’ Cinema
Season 2 Episode 29 Mari welcomes me to the ‘Filmiä- ja valoa elokuvafestivaali’ at Matin-Tupa Cinema. She introduces me to the past, present and future of the cinema that’s
The Magic of Midnight Golf in Finland
Season 2 Episode 28 Matias explains the requirements to be able to play golf in Finland, the fun of midnight golf, and his marathon 24-hour, sponsored fund-raiser in
Finnish Food: The Good, The Bad & The Weird
Season 2 Episode 27 This week I get to sit down with Miia Keski-Nikkola and talk food, which is no hardship for me; busting some
Reconstructing Finland’s Emigration History
Season 2 Episode 26 Tella takes us on a walk through history at the World of Trails in Peräseinäjoki. A collection of buildings, previously owned by Finnish emigrants,
Festivals: Midsummer Metal & Tango Camper Vans
Season 2, Episode 25 Juha talks about more Finnish festivals. From the Heavy Metal Midsummer through the invasion of camper vans for Seinäjoen Tangomarkkinat and on
Provinssirock Festival & the Finnish Music Scene
Season 2, Episode 24 Juha talks about the history of the Provinssirock Festival, and the popularity of domestic music making it possible for Finnish-only events to sell-out.
Launch Of The Finnish Football Show. Episode #1: Veikkausliiga 2015 Review
Join Mark (@explorefinland), Rich (@escapetosuomi) and Mark (@FCSuomi) for the first episode of the Finnish Football Show series, where 3 old blokes sit and talk about football.
How Much Does Finland Love Ice Cream?
Season 2, Episode 22Päivi explains how ice cream is made at Wirtalan Jäätelö and gives a surprising answer to the question ‘What is South Ostrobothnia’s favourite
SJK Seinäjoki – 2015 Season Review. Veikkausliiga Champions | Suomen Mestari
Season 2, Episode 21Lari returns to the pod to reveal his highlights from following SJK Seinäjoki in 2015. Spoiler alert, it has a very happy ending!
‘Jokkis’ Finnish Folk Racing – Motor Sport for ‘Everyman’
Season 2, Episode 20Emilia explains the basics of Jokamiehenluoka/Jokkis/Finnish Folk Racing, before getting behind the wheel on race day. Guest: Emilia Uutela, Andrenalin-junkie Jokkis Driver Download
In Competition on the Frisbee Golf Course
Season 2, Episode 19Pekka explains the rules, techniques and tactics of Frisbee Golf, before I join him on the course in the CityFrisbee Golf
Finnish Music Traditions: From Folk to Rap!
Season 2, Episode 18A short introduction to traditional Finnish music from Piia & Mika, including Iskelmä, Choral, Rautalanka, Folk… and Rap. Guests: Piia Kleemola-Välimäki and Mika
The History of Emigration from Finland
Season 2, Episode 17Tella tells about Finland’s historical emigration, where people came from, where they eventually settled and some that made their fortune and came back again.
Explore Finland’s 1st ‘scope: A Walk in the Finnish Woods
Explore Finland’s ‘scopes are first broadcast via a live stream on the Periscope app, search for ExploreFinland in the app. Follow @explorefinland on Twitter for
What on Earth is Mölkky? And how exactly do you say it?
Summer 2015 barely deserves that name, but as August starts and the school holidays draw to a close, of course, the weather takes a turn for the
SJK into Europe 2015-16: Episode #2
The draw for the latest Europa League competition was made on Monday 22nd June, and Seinäjoen Jalkapallokerho were drawn against Fimleikafélag Hafnarfjarðar of Iceland. In
SJK into Europe 2015-16: Episode #1
The draw for the latest Europa League competition was made on Monday 22nd June, and Seinäjoen Jalkapallokerho were drawn against Fimleikafélag Hafnarfjarðar of Iceland. In
