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Tag: Podcast episode

Preserving the Culture of a Lost Karelia

11/02/2018 Mark Wiltshear

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

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A Tour Around Lappajärvi, Europe’s Largest Crater Lake

28/01/2018 Mark Wiltshear

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

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Tradition & ‘Magic’: Finnish Puukko Knives

31/12/2017 Mark Wiltshear

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

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Kristina Vänni’s ‘Homefarm’ Cookbook: Taking Finnish Cuisine into American Kitchens

04/12/2017 Mark Wiltshear

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

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Explore Finland Podcast Season 3 Starts Now!

04/12/2017 Mark Wiltshear

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

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End of Season 2 Credits

28/02/2016 Mark Wiltshear

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

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Beer Tasting at Mallaskoski Brewery

07/02/2016 Mark Wiltshear

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

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Jussi paita: The Ostrobothnian Uniform

24/01/2016 Mark Wiltshear

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

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Film & Lights Festival at ‘Matti’s Cottage’ Cinema

17/01/2016 Mark Wiltshear

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

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The Magic of Midnight Golf in Finland

10/01/2016 Mark Wiltshear

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

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Finnish Food: The Good, The Bad & The Weird

20/12/2015 Mark Wiltshear

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

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Reconstructing Finland’s Emigration History

13/12/2015 Mark Wiltshear

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,

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Festivals: Midsummer Metal & Tango Camper Vans

06/12/2015 Mark Wiltshear

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

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Provinssirock Festival & the Finnish Music Scene

29/11/2015 Mark Wiltshear

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.

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Launch Of The Finnish Football Show. Episode #1: Veikkausliiga 2015 Review

22/11/2015 Mark Wiltshear

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.

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How Much Does Finland Love Ice Cream?

15/11/2015 Mark Wiltshear

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

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SJK Seinäjoki – 2015 Season Review. Veikkausliiga Champions | Suomen Mestari

08/11/2015 Mark Wiltshear

  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!

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In Competition on the Frisbee Golf Course

25/10/2015 Mark Wiltshear

  Season 2, Episode 19Pekka explains the rules, techniques and tactics of Frisbee Golf, before I join him on the course in the CityFrisbee Golf

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Finnish Music Traditions: From Folk to Rap!

18/10/2015 Mark Wiltshear

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

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The History of Emigration from Finland

11/10/2015 Mark Wiltshear

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. 

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SJK into Europe 2015-16: Episode #2

23/07/2015 Mark Wiltshear

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

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SJK into Europe 2015-16: Episode #1

24/06/2015 Mark Wiltshear

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

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End of Season 1 Credits

09/05/2015 Mark Wiltshear

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

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International Business Degree Students at SeAMK, Finland [part 1]

28/03/2015 Mark Wiltshear

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

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High-speed Motor Racing On Ice at Botniaring

15/03/2015 Mark Wiltshear

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

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Discovering Salibandy* in Seinäjoki (*Floorball, Unihockey…)

28/02/2015 Mark Wiltshear

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,

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Finland’s Olympic Training Centre in Kuortane

22/02/2015 Mark Wiltshear

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,

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Distilling Moonshine, Finland’s Prohibition Era and Koskenkorva Vodka

14/02/2015 Mark Wiltshear

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

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Finnish Football Culture and the Rise of SJK Seinäjoki

19/12/2014 Mark Wiltshear

Season1 Episode 3 Lari talks about the origins of football culture in Finland, and the history of Seinäjoen Jalkapallokerho (SJK) https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-a868f-e6ebec Guest: Lari Paski, Supporters Liaison Officer at

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In the Woods with the Moose Hunting Team

03/12/2014 Mark Wiltshear

Early one Sunday morning in October, Mikko Panula, Computer programmer and sharp-shooter, takes me out into the woods with his hunting team, as one young hunter has a VERY memorable day!

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Foraging for Mushrooms in Finland’s Forests

03/12/2014 Mark Wiltshear

Season 1 Episode 1Foraging for Mushrooms with Mari. An introduction to ‘Everyman’s Rights’ and the art of finding wild mushrooms. https://explorefinlandradioshow.podbean.com/e/foraging-for-mushrooms-in-finlands-forests/ Guest: Mari Dawe, Mother Nature’s ambassador

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