Episode 44 As part of my guided tour around Culture Centre ‘Vanha Paukku’ in Lapua, we stop for an extended visit in the Lapuanjoki Museum.
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A Guided Tour of Culture Centre ‘Vanha Paukku’ in Lapua
Episode 43 Part one of a two-part episode, I undertake a tour of the Kulttuurikeskus ‘Vanha Paukku’ with two expert guides; Susanna Oversteyns, Cultural Director
Visit Seinäjoki #3: Exciting Days Out for Families & Teenagers at Theme Parks & Activity Centres
Download MP3 File of #VisitSeinajoki – Exciting Days Out for Families and Teenagers at Theme Parks and Activity Centres Original Blog Posts 5 Exciting
Finnish rugby. Seinäjoki Rugby. Snow Rugby!
Episode 42 I speak with Olli-Pekka Tuomaala & James McDade from Seinäjoki Rugby club talk about rugby in Finland; the history of the game in
#VisitSeinäjoki: Shopping For Interesting Gifts and Locally-produced Textiles
Listen to the show Download MP3 File of #VisitSeinäjoki – Shopping For Interesting Gifts & Locally-produced Textiles Original #VisitSeinäjoki Blog Posts: Top 5 Shops in
A Guided Tour of Kyrö Whisky and Gin Distillery
Episode 41 In part two of a two-part episode, I speak with Kalle Valkonen , Co-Founder and Head Distiller at Kyrö Distillery. He gives me
The Bloody History of Isokyrö Village & the Origin of Kyrö Distillery
Episode 40 In part one of a two-part episode, I speak with Miko Heinilä, Co-Founder of Kyrö Distillery. He gives me selected highlights from the
#VisitSeinäjoki: Nature Trails, Beaches & Foraging in the Forest
Listen to the show Download MP3 File of #VisitSeinäjoki – Nature Trails, Beaches & Foraging in the Forest Original #VisitSeinäjoki Blog Posts: Nature Trails, Running
A Winter Visit To Ähtäri Zoo & SnowPanda Resort
Play the Podcast Download an MP3 of A Winter Visit to Ähtäri Zoo & Snowpanda Resort Subscribe to the new Ähtäri Zoo podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/fi/podcast/%C3%A4ht%C3%A4ri-zoo-explore-finland-radio-show/id1451443467?mt=2 Episode 39
Mark Wiltshear’s 12 Minute Conversation with Engel Jones
Season 3, Episode 39 For this episode, I am grateful to Engel Jones for allowing to rebroadcast an interview that first went-out on his 12
Preserving the Culture of a Lost Karelia
Season 3, Episode 38 Recorded 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 37 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 36 I visit Sankta Maria church in Närpes/Närpiö, and speak to town guide, Marianne Winter. I learn why the church is surrounded
Tradition & ‘Magic’: Finnish Puukko Knives
Season 3 Episode 35 I discuss the traditional Finnish Puukko knife with Ethnologist and Bushcraft champion, Marcus Lepola. We talk about it’s importance in the
[Replay] Finnish Food: The Good, The Bad & The Weird
Season 3 Episode 34 As a companion to my interview with Kristina Vänni in episode 33. Here is a replay of my conversation with restauranteur, Miia
Kristina Vänni’s ‘Homefarm’ Cookbook: Taking Finnish Cuisine into American Kitchens
Season 3, Episode 33 I speak to internationally recognised culinary authority and TV host, Kristina Vänni, who is also a food writer, TV host, recipe developer,
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
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.
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
End of Season 1 Credits
I’ve reached a convenient point to pause and take a look back at ‘season one’ of the Explore Finland Radio Show. I will return in
Apollo FC: The Pink Dogs’ Noble Goals
Season 1 Episode 16 Mikael & Jarl Matti proclaim Finland’s ‘Pink Revolution’ There is something in the air in South Ostrobothnia. In this episode, I speak to two
International Business Degree Students at SeAMK, Finland [part 2]
This episode is a continuation of the conversation from episode 13. I talk with Junyi (Winnie) Ding & Betti Csiba about their experiences of moving
The Finnish Political System & Voting in the General Election
Season1 Episode 14: The Finnish Political System & Voting in the General Election In this episode, I speak to Henna Rantasaari, Green Party Candidate ahead
International Business Degree Students at SeAMK, Finland [part 1]
Season1 Episode 13 International Students Studying in Finland, Junyi, Betti & Miia Explain All, Part 1 In this episode, I meet Junyi Ding & Betti Csiba, who tell
High-speed Motor Racing On Ice at Botniaring
Season 1 Episode 12 High-speed Motor Racing (on ice!) with Kristiina In this episode, I speak to race organiser Kristiina ahead of the VillaAPR Icerace at the
Discovering Salibandy* in Seinäjoki (*Floorball, Unihockey…)
S1 Ep11 Tuukka talks SPV, Salibandy & Success In this episode I get an introduction to the game of Salibandy (Floorball; Unihockey; Innebandy) from Tuukka Kiviranta,
Finland’s Olympic Training Centre in Kuortane
Season 1 Episode 10 Training for Olympic Success with Olli-Pekka: It will take more than a 30 minute podcast to get me into peak fitness,
Distilling Moonshine, Finland’s Prohibition Era and Koskenkorva Vodka
Season 1 Episode 9 Jaakko & Martti’s Tour of Koskenkorva Museum: Join me as I visit the Koskenkorva Museo and learn about the history of distilling in
A Tour of the Alvar Aalto Centre in Seinäjoki – part 2
Season 1 Episode 8. Part 2 of 2 I continue my guided tour of the Alvar Aalto centre in Seinäjoki, by visiting Aalto’s theatre (with it’s collection
A Tour of the Alvar Aalto Centre in Seinäjoki [part 1]
Season 1 Episode 7: Part 1 of 2. Marianne takes me on a guided tour of the Alvar Aalto centre, in Seinäjoki, a cluster of six, civic buildings that
Just Why Is The Sauna So Important To Finns?
Season 1 Episode 6 In this episode I speak to Jaakko and Martti Koskenkorva about the most recognisable Finnish word in the world, Sauna. I
Buying and Selling at Finland’s Flea Markets
Season 1 Episode 5 I speak to Henna about the significance of the Kirppis in Finland. We attend an event to sell some clothes and I
Evie Goes to Restaurant Day in Vaasa
Season 1 Episode 4 Restaurant Day (Ravintolapäivä) originated in Helsinki, so I travel to nearby Vaasa, with my daughter Evie, to visit some of the
