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
Tag: Season 1
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
Seasons Greetings from the Explore Finland Radio Show
There isn’t a full show during the Festive period, but I will be back in the New Year with new episodes. In the meantime, if you’re interested
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
Welcome to the Explore Finland Radio Show
Welcome to the Explore Finland Radio Show, where I introduce myself and talk to you about why I decided to record this show, and what
