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The Finnish Football Show Takes A Tour of OmaSp Stadion in Seinäjoki

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As a supplement to the live recorded Finnish Football Show, Mark W & Mark H meet in person for the first time for a guided tour of SJK Seinäjoki’s OmaSp Stadion. Huge thanks (again) to Lari Paski, Supporters Liaison Officer, for organising the tour at very late notice, and to Tom Dunne for taking time out of the Academy training session to share his memories of the early days of SJK.

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Finnish Football Show #21: Nations League, Euro 2020 Qualifiers & Suomen Cup

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Join Mark (@explorefinland),  Mark (@FCSuomi) and new co-host Keke (@kekemyllari) for monthly episodes, where 3 old blokes sit and talk about football. In Finland.

In episode 21, we look back to late-2018 and Finland’s successful Nations League campaign. We discuss the 2020 qualifying competition which started last weekend (23rd and 26th March 2019).

We also cover the 2019 Suomen Cup competition, with the group games in February & March 2019, progressing onto the first knockout round in late-March. Add-in some short news stories and a few new, hopefully regular, features and it’s another high-standard Finnish Football Show.

 

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Finnish Football Show #20: Veikkausliiga at the 1/3 stage & Huuhkajat

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In episode 20, we look at how the Veikkausliiga season 2018 looks with 33% of games played, and we discuss the June 2018 friendlies for the Finnish national team. Add-in some short news stories, Finns Overseas and ramblings about Rich’s shirt, and it’s another high-standard Finnish Football Show.

 

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Finnish Football Show #19: Veikkausliiga 2018 preview, Suomen Cup & Huuhkajat Continue to Impress

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Join Mark (@explorefinland), Rich (@EscapeToSuomi) and Mark (@FCSuomi) for monthly episodes, where 3 old blokes sit and talk about football. In Finland.

In episode 19, we preview the Veikkausliiga season 2018, marvel at the continuing impressive form of the Finnish national team and discuss the past week of Suomen Cup action (Quarter- and Semi-finals). We also dive into Academy teams in the lower divisions and an interesting closed-season transfer.

 

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Preserving the Culture of a Lost Karelia

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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 people from Karelia after World War 2 and a celebration of continuing Karelian culture. I then speak to Satu Pihlajaniemi who shares some of her family’s memories as evacuees from Karjala.

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Finnish Football Shorts Episode 6 – 10th Anniversary of SJK’s Klopit

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FINNISH SHORTS
As a supplement to the live recorded Finnish Football Show, Mark W speaks to Lari Paski, Supporters Liaison Officer and leader of the Klopit; Seinäjoki FC’s supporters group. It was recorded on the coach to watch SJK vs KPV in the Suomen Cup in February 2018 – so there’s a little background noise.

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A Tour Around Lappajärvi, Europe’s Largest Crater Lake

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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 and lecturer at Arctic Planetary Science Institute.
Teemu explained about the creation of Lake Lappajärvi in Etelä-Pohjanmaa, and then gave some recommendations of places to visit in the Lappajärvi area. All of which you can discover for yourself, using the new virtual Craterlake Geotrail commissioned by Järviseutu-Seura ry

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Finnish Football Shorts Episode 5 – January 2018, Dubai Friendlies Preview

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FINNISH SHORTS
As a supplement to the live recorded Finnish Football Show, Mark W and Mark H preview Huuhkajat’s upcoming training camp in Dubai including one (or two) friendlies

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Tradition & ‘Magic’: Finnish Puukko Knives

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Image from Marcus Lepola’s video ‘Finnish Birch Bark Knife Sheath’ https://youtu.be/DTXUyjnVmQs

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 history of  violence, love & marriage, and everyday life in Finland.

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[Replay] Finnish Food: The Good, The Bad & The Weird

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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 Keski-Nikkola. We talked about Finnish food, busting some myths, discussing Mother Nature’s offerings and looking at traditional Xmas food.

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

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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, cooking contest expert.
We discuss her upcoming cookbook, Homefarm, but also her Finnish roots in Peräseinäjoki, Etelä Pohjanmaa. She tells the  the story of her Great-Grandmother, Josefiina Pitäkranta’s emigration to the USA in 1899 and how Kristina came to connect with her distant relatives, her ‘return’ to Pitkäranta Farm and the inspiration for her book.

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Explore Finland Podcast Season 3 Starts Now!

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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 (or rather who) inspired me to get back behind the microphone, and to introduce to you a few of the upcoming subjects. In this episode, I ask for some introductions to potential interviewees, so if you can help, contact me on one of the following:

Thanks a lot,
◊◊◊ Mark ◊◊◊

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Finnish Football Show #17: End of Veiikausliiga Round-up & More Goals for Huuhkajat

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Finnish Football Show #16: Summer 2017 Catch-up – Huuhkajat victories, Veikkausliiga & Another Manager Leaves SJK

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Finnish Football Show #15: Veikkausliiga, Huuhkajat, Finns Overseas & All-change at SJK

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Finnish Football Show #14: Huuhkajat in Action & Veikkausliiga 2017 Kicks-off

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Finnish Football Show #13 Bonus: ‘Finland Identity’ Project and U19 Euro 2018

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FINNISH FOOTBALL SHOW
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Finnish Football Show #13: Friendlies in the Desert & Suomen Cup

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Finnish Football Shorts Episode 4 – Interview with new SJK Seinäjoki Manager, Sixten Boström

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FINNISH SHORTS
As a supplement to the live recorded Finnish Football Show, this is an interview with new SJK Manager, Sixten Boström, recorded at the SJK press conference on Monday 20.2.2017.

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Finnish Football Shorts Episode 3 – SJK Launches an eSports Team

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FINNISH SHORTS
As a supplement to the live recorded Finnish Football Show, here’s something slightly different, a selection of interviews from the SJK press conference to launch its new eSports team.

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Finnish Football Show #11: 2016 Review – New Veikkausliiga Champions

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Finnish Football Show #10: October World Cup Qualifiers Review

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Finnish Football Show #9: Suomen Cup Final, Stadin Derby & Veikkausliiga

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Finnish Football Show #8 – World Cup Qualifying starts & Veikkausliiga update

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Summer Replay: Beer Tasting at Mallaskoski Brewery

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Mallaskoski replay

Brewmaster Jyri Ojaluoma takes me back in time to the re-birth of Mallskoski and their Kuohu beer. We discuss brewing techniques and tricks and review the 1st Lakeuden Panimojuhlat (Beer Festival) in Seinäjoki.

 

Guest: Jyri Ojaluoma, Brewmaster

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Summer Replay: How Much Does Finland Love Ice Cream?

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Finnish Ice Cream replay

Päivi explains how ice cream is made at Wirtalan Jäätelö and gives a surprising answer to the question ‘What is South Ostrobothnia’s favourite flavour?’

 

Guest: Päivi Virtaniemi, Entrepreneur and co-founder of Wirtalan Jäätelö

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Summer Replay: Finnish Football Culture and the Rise of SJK Seinäjoki

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SJK History replay

Lari talks about the origins of football culture in Finland, and the history of Seinäjoen Jalkapallokerho (SJK)

Guest: Lari Paski, Supporters Liaison Officer at SJK and football fanatic

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Summer Replay: Festivals: Midsummer Metal & Tango Camper Vans

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Finnish Festivals replay

Juha talks about more Finnish festivals. From the Heavy Metal Midsummer through the invasion of camper vans for Seinäjoen Tangomarkkinat and on to newer, urban events for HipHop and EDM.

 

Guest: Juha Koivisto – Festival promoter, Agent

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Finnish Football Show #6 – An upturn for Huuhkajat? And Veikkausliiga so far.

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FINNISH FOOTBALL SHOW
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Summer Replay: In Competition on the Frisbee Golf Course

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Frisbee Golf replay

Pekka explains the rules, techniques and tactics of Frisbee Golf, before I join him on the course in the CityFrisbee Golf competition in Seinäjoki

Guest: Pekka Hautala, Football commentator and Frisbee Golfer

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Summer Replay: Provinssirock Festival & the Finnish Music Scene

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Provinssirock replay

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.

Guest: Juha Koivisto – Festival promoter, Agent

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Summer Replay: The Magic of Midnight Golf in Finland

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Midnight Golf replay

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 2014.

Guest: Matias Lampinen, Executive Director, Kuortane Golf Club

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Finnish Football Show #5 – The Worst Time to Start a Podcast About Finnish Football?

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End of Season 2 Credits

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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 back at Season 2 of the Explore Finland Radio Show, to consider the topics covered and thank everyone that agreed to be interviewed. You can still keep in touch on the various social media and don’t forget to let me know what subjects you want me to cover in season three, you never know I might find just the right person to speak to.

 

Guests: See the Show Notes!

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Finnish Football Show #4 – ‘Cupsets’ and Finns in Action Overseas

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FINNISH FOOTBALL SHOW
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Beer Tasting at Mallaskoski Brewery

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Mallaskoski

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 tricks and review the 1st Lakeuden Panimojuhlat (Beer Festival) in Seinäjoki.

 

Guest: Jyri Ojaluoma, Brewmaster

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Jussi paita: Ostrobothnia’s Uniform

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The OstrobothnianUniform- Jussi paita2

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 ‘Pohjanmaan univormu’ (Ostrobothnian Uniform)

Guests: Tytti Kuusinen & Onni Venäläinen, Film-makers

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Finnish Football Show #3 – Football In The Desert & Pre-season Transfers

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Film & Lights Festival at ‘Matti’s Cottage’

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Matin-Tupa

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 been in her family for 70 years.

Guest: Mari Keskinen, 4th-Generation Cinephile

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The Magic of Midnight Golf in Finland

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Midnight Golf

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 2014.

Guest: Matias Lampinen, Executive Director, Kuortane Golf Club

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Finnish Food: The Good, The Bad & The Weird

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Finnish Food

Season 2 Episode 27
The Good, The Bad & the Downright Weird of Finnish Food with Miia
This week I get to sit down with Miia Keski-Nikkola and talk food, which is no hardship for me; busting some myths, discussing Mother Nature’s offerings and looking at traditional Xmas Food.

Guests: Miia Keski-Nikkola, Restauranteur

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Reconstructing Finland’s Emigrant History

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World of Trails

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, dismantled, moved and reconstructed in South Ostrobothnia.


Guest: Tella Lahti, Executive Director, Finnish Emigrant Museum

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Festivals: Midsummer Metal & Tango Camper Vans

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Finnish Festivals

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 to newer, urban events for HipHop and EDM.

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Guest: Juha Koivisto – Festival promoter, Agent

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Provinssirock Festival & the Finnish Music Scene

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Provinssirock new logo

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.

Guest: Juha Koivisto – Festival promoter, Agent

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