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
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
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
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
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!
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
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
Finnish Football Culture and the Rise of SJK Seinäjoki
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
In the Woods with the Moose Hunting Team
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!
Foraging for Mushrooms in Finland’s Forests
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
