Podcasts by Explore Finland Radio Show

Into Seinäjoki: Entrepreneur Story – Mokka Market International Food Shop from 2022-11-09T12:02:30

This episode is something a little different, I hope you enjoy it.

In partnership with Into Seinäjoki & E-P WIISE ry, I interviewed my friend Mohammed Al-Marrani about his journey from th...

Kuortane Terwaviikko: Preserving South Ostrobothnia’s Tar-making Tradition from 2022-10-23T12:00

Part two of a two-part episode...

When I asked about visiting the "Terwaviikko" (Tar Week) event in Kuortane, I was quickly introduced to Michael Hutchinson-Rees, a fellow Londoner in Fin...

The History&Tradition of Tar-making in Kuortane from 2022-10-16T21:13:20

Part one of a two-part episode...

When I asked about visiting the "Terwaviikko" (Tar Week) event in Kuortane, I was quickly introduced to Michael Hutchinson-Reis, a fellow Londoner in Fin...

SF-Caravan-Kalajärvi: A Year-round Family Resort&Activity Centre in South Ostrobothnia from 2022-06-09T21:01:16

I was invited by Päivi Nurmikoski, to visit SF-Camping-Kalajärvi in nearby Peräseinäjoki. She introduced us to the caravan park itself and all the facilities , activities and entertainment for h...

Finnish Sauna Festivals - live at Kalajärven Saunafestarit 2019 from 2022-05-08T17:49:16

Recorded back in summer 2019, I was welcomed to experience my first sauna festival by the organiser of Kalajärven Saunafestarit, Tero Knaapila.

Tero talked me through the origins of this ...

Pyhävuori – The Holy Mountain of Alajärvi from 2022-02-17T18:41

In this episode, I am joined again by Craterologist, Teemu Öhman, to revisit the subject of Pyhävuori. It's an area overlooking Lake Lappajärvi, that is full of geological interest and historica...

A Tour of Art and Culture Centre Kalevan Navetta from 2021-06-03T09:00

Part two of a two part episode (you should probably listen to part one first!)

In April 2021, myself and Glenn Murray visited Art & Culture Centre Kalevan Navetta in Seinäjoki. This build...

The History of Art and Culture Centre Kalevan Navetta from 2021-06-02T19:30:32

Part one of a two part episode.

In April 2021, myself and Glenn Murray visited Art & Culture Centre Kalevan Navetta in Seinäjoki. This building has a varied history, an re-invigorated pre...

Introducing the What's On in Southern Ostrobothnia podcast - April 2021 [PILOT] from 2021-04-30T15:53:38

What's On... Southern Ostrobothnia now lives on its own, dedicated feed https://whatsonsouthostrobothnia.podbean.com/

Welcome t...

Introducing the What's On in Southern Ostrobothnia podcast - April 2021 [PILOT] from 2021-04-30T15:53:38

What's On... Southern Ostrobothnia now lives on its own, dedicated feed https://whatsonsouthostrobothnia.podbean.com/

Welcome ...

World Record Ice Carousel&Ice Festival on Lake Lappajärvi from 2021-03-18T18:28:57

On Saturday 27th February 2021, myself and Glenn Murray, The Nordic Tourist, were invited to a special event on Lake Lappajärvi in Etelä-Pohjanmaa, to witness an attempt at the world record bigg...

Exploring Katikankanjoni with Glenn Murray, The Nordic Tourist from 2021-02-13T18:25:24

Meet Glenn Murray, The Nordic Tourist, who will be my collaborator during the upcoming season of Explore Finland Radio Show. In this episode, Glenn introduces me to Katikankanjoni in Finland's W...

"Ammunition, Fascism&Photography" A Few Steps Through The History Of Lapua from 2019-07-28T16:15

As part of my guided tour around Culture Centre 'Vanha Paukku' in Lapua, we stop for an extended visit in the Lapuanjoki Museum. Museum Director, Sakari Hanhimäki and Cultural Director, Susanna ...

A Guided Tour Of Culture Centre 'Vanha Paukku' in Lapua from 2019-07-18T16:13

Part one of a two-part episode, I undertake a tour of the Kulttuurikeskus 'Vanha Paukku' with two expert guides; Susanna Oversteyns, Cultural Director and Sakari Hanhimäki, Museum Director. HUGE...

#VisitSeinajoki: Exciting Days Out For Families&Teenagers at Theme Parks&Activity Centres from 2019-06-23T16:11

Episodes crafted from Mark's original blogs for www.visitseinajoki.fi

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from 2018-02-27T12:00

For this episode, I am grateful to Engel Jones for allowing to rebroadcast an interview that first went-out on his 12 Minute Convos podcast in January 2018. Engel is an Entrepreneur & Podcast Ho...

Preserving The Culture Of A Lost Karelia from 2018-02-11T11:58

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 Wo...

A Tour Around Lappajärvi: Europe's Largest Crater Lake from 2018-01-28T11:55

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 creati...

The Mysterious Church Stables In Närpes from 2018-01-14T11:52

I visit Sankta Maria church in Närpes/Närpiö, and speak to town guide, Marianne Winter. I learn why the church is surrounded by over 100 stables, about the unique Swedish dialect in Närpes and w...

Tradition&'Magic': Finnish Puukko Knives from 2017-12-31T11:50

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 li...

Kristina Vänni's Homefarm Cookbook: Taking Finnish Cuisine Into American Kitchens from 2017-12-04T11:46

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...

Ice-hole Swimming&Sauna. A Natural High! from 2016-02-20T20:52

Jussi Mustikkamaa, Journalist and sauna-enthusiast, teaches me why swimming in ice-cold water, after taking a sauna, is better than sex or morphine! Jussi explains ALL the benefits of Avantouint...

Beer Tasting At Mallaskoski Brewery from 2016-02-07T20:49

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 first Lakeuden Panimojuhlat (Beer Festi...

Jussi Paita, The Ostrobothnian Uniform from 2016-01-24T20:44

Student Film-makers, Tytti Kuusinen & Onni Venäläinen, tell me about the origins and history of the Jussi paiti, plus what they learned while making their documentary 'Pohjanmaan univormu' (The ...

The 'Film&Lights' Festival at Matti's Cottage Cinema from 2016-01-17T20:39

4th-Generation Cinephile, Mari Keskinen, welcomes me to the 'Filmiä- ja valoa elokuvafestivaali' at Matin-Tupa Cinema. Founded by her grandfather, Matti, she introduces me to the past, present a...

The Magic Of Midnight Golf In Finland from 2016-01-10T20:36

Matias Lampinen, Executive Director at Kuortane Golf Club, explains the requirements to be able to play golf in Finland, the fun of midnight golf, and his marathon 24-hour, sponsored fund-raiser...

Finnish Food: The Good, The Bad&The Weird from 2015-12-20T20:34

This week I get to sit down with Restauranteur, Miia Keski-Nikkola, and talk food, which is no hardship for me; busting some myths, discussing Mother Nature's offerings and looking at traditiona...

Reconstructing Finland's Emigrant History from 2015-12-13T20:28

Tella Lahti, Executive Director of the Finnish Emigrant Museum, returns to take us on a walk through history, at the World of Trails in Peräseinäjoki. A collection of buildings, previously owned...

Finnish Festivals: Midesummer Metal&Tango Camper Vans from 2015-12-06T20:19

Festival promoter and Agent, Juha Koivisto, continues his conversation about Finnish festivals. From the Heavy Metal Midsummer through the invasion of camper vans for Seinäjoen Tangomarkkinat an...

Provinssirock Festival&The Finnish Music Scene from 2015-11-29T20:09

Juha Koivisto, Festival promoter and Agent talks about the history of the 'Provinssi' Festival and how the popularity of domestic music makes it possible for Finnish-only events to sell-out.

Launch Of The Finnish Football Show. Episode 1: Veikkausliiga 2015 Review from 2015-11-22T19:58

In this episode comes something a little different. This was the first episode of the Finnish Football Show, which was recorded & broadcast live in November 2015.

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SJK Seinäjoki - 2015 Season Review. Veikkausliiga Champions | Suomen Mestarit from 2015-11-08T19:40

Lari Paski, Supporters Liaison Offer at SJK, returns to the pod to reveal his highlights from following SJK Seinäjoki in 2015. Spoiler alert, it has a very happy ending!

from 2015-11-01T19:33

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

from 2015-04-21T16:26

There is something in the air in South Ostrobothnia. In this episode, I speak to Jarl Matti & Mikael two members ofApollo FC,  a new football club in Seinäjoki which has the noble aim of raising...

International Business Degree Students at SeAMK, Finland [part 2] from 2015-04-14T16:18

This episode is a continuation of the conversation from episode 13. I talk with Junyi (Winnie) Ding & Betti Csiba about their experiences of moving to Finland, business culture in South Ostrobot...

The Finnish Political System&Voting in the General Election from 2015-04-06T09:54

I speak to Henna Rantasaari, Green Party Candidate ahead of the 2015 General Elections here in Finland. In her 2nd appearance on Explore Finland, Henna explains how the political system works, h...

International Business Degree Students at SeAMK, Finland [part 1] from 2015-03-28T08:48

In this episode, I meet Junyi (Winnie) Ding & Betti Csiba, who tell me about life as an international student at Seinäjoki University of Applied Sciences (SeAMK). Many thanks to Miia Koski from ...

High-speed Motor Racing On Ice at Botniaring from 2015-03-15T08:42

In this episode, I speak to race organiser Kristiina Vaalasmaa ahead of the VillaAPR Icerace at the Botniaring race track in Jurva, Etelä-Pohjanmaa. Listen as she tells me about the meeting, the...

Discovering Salibandy* in Seinäjoki from 2015-02-22T09:38

*Floorball, Unihockey, Innebandy.

In this episode I get an introduction to the game of Salibandy from Tuukka Kiviranta, who plays for the high-flying SPV team from Seinäjoki. Tuukka expla...

Finland's Olympic Training Centre in Kuortane from 2015-02-22T09:38

It will take more than a 30 minute podcast to get ME into peak fitness but, in this episode, I get a guided tour of the Olympic Training Centre in Kuortane from Olli-Pekka Karjalainen, Olympic a...

Distilling Moonshine, Finland's Prohibition Era and Koskenkorva Vodka from 2015-02-14T09:34

Jaakko & Martti take me around the Koskenkorva Museo, as I learn about the history of distilling in Koskenkorva, as well as the distinctive local clocks, Könnikello. We then take another, brief ...

A Tour of the Alvar Aalto Centre in Seinäjoki [part 2] from 2015-02-07T17:59

Seinäjoki City Guide, Marianne Holma, continues my tour of the Alvar Aalto centre in Seinäjoki, by visiting Aalto's theatre (with it's collection of glass and porcelain by Alvar & Aino Aalto) an...

A Tour of the Alvar Aalto Centre in Seinäjoki [part 1] from 2015-01-31T17:55

Seinäjoki City Guide, Marianne Holma, takes me on a guided tour of the Alvar Aalto centre, in Seinäjoki, a cluster of six, civic buildings that form its iconic centrepiece. Alvar and Aino Aalto ...

Just Why Is The Sauna So Important To Finns? from 2015-01-24T17:51

I speak to Jaakko and Martti Koskenkorva about the most recognisable Finnish word in the world, Sauna. I visited them at Koskenkorva...

Buying and Selling at Finland's Flea Markets from 2015-01-16T14:17

Henna Rantasaari explains the significance of the Kirppis in Finland. We attend an event to sell some clothes and I then visit a few other types of Kirpputorit in Seinäjoki to compare & contrast...

Evie Goes to Restaurant Day in Vaasa from 2015-01-09T14:15

Restaurant Day (Ravintolapäivä) originated in Helsinki, so I travel to nearby Vaasa, with my daughter Evie, to visit some of the pop-up restaurants and speak to some of the restaurant organisers...

Finnish Football Culture and the Rise of SJK Seinäjoki from 2014-12-19T14:12

Lari Paski, Supporters Liaison Officer at SJK Seinäjoki, talks about the origins of football culture in Finland and the history of Seinäjoen Jalkapallokerho (SJK).

from 2014-12-03T21:32

Foraging for Mushrooms with Mari Dawe, Mother Nature's ambassador to Seinäjoki. An introduction to 'Everyman's Rights' and the art of finding wild mushrooms.

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