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Tag: Season 2

Beer Tasting at Mallaskoski Brewery & the ‘Lakeuden Panimojuhlat’ Beer Festival

01/01/2022 Mark Wiltshear

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.

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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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Ice-hole Swimming & Sauna: A Natural High!

20/02/2016 Mark Wiltshear

I learn why swimming in ice-cold water after taking a sauna is better than sex or morphine! Journalist Jussi Mustikkamaa explains ALL the benefits of Avantouinti, before taking me swimming in the hole in the ice on a frozen pond. Yep, that’s right…

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Beer Tasting at Mallaskoski Brewery

07/02/2016 Mark Wiltshear

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.

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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 paita, plus what they learned while

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

17/01/2016 Mark Wiltshear

Mari Keskinen 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.

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The Magic of Midnight Golf in Finland

10/01/2016 Mark Wiltshear

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.

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Finnish Food: The Good, The Bad & The Weird

20/12/2015 Mark Wiltshear

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.

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Reconstructing Finland’s Emigration History

13/12/2015 Mark Wiltshear

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

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Festivals: Midsummer Metal & Tango Camper Vans

06/12/2015 Mark Wiltshear

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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Provinssirock Festival & the Finnish Music Scene

29/11/2015 Mark Wiltshear

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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How Much Does Finland Love Ice Cream?

15/11/2015 Mark Wiltshear

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?’ You’ll never guess.

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

08/11/2015 Mark Wiltshear

Lari 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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‘Jokkis’ Finnish Folk Racing – Motor Sport for ‘Everyman’

01/11/2015 Mark Wiltshear

Emilia explains the basics of Jokamiehenluoka/Jokkis/Finnish Folk Racing, before getting behind the wheel on race day.

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In Competition on the Frisbee Golf Course

25/10/2015 Mark Wiltshear

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

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Finnish Music Traditions: From Folk to Rap!

18/10/2015 Mark Wiltshear

A short introduction to traditional Finnish music from Piia & Mika, including Iskelmä, Choral, Rautalanka, Folk… and Rap.

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The History of Emigration from Finland

11/10/2015 Mark Wiltshear

Tella 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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