Episode 44 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 Oversteyns regale me with historical tales of Espionage, Poisoning, Fascism, An Attempted Coup… and Photography!? Includes an intriguing revelation from Susanna’s family history. … Continue reading “Ammunition, Fascism, Photography” A Few Steps Through the History of Lapua

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“Ammunition, Fascism, Photography” A Few Steps Through the History of Lapua

Episode 43 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 thanks also to Anu Haavisto, Leena Sarjola and Anniina Kivimäki for the impromptu, live performance of some haunting Finnish folk music. Mahtava! Play the … Continue reading A Guided Tour of Culture Centre ‘Vanha Paukku’ in Lapua

A Guided Tour of Culture Centre ‘Vanha Paukku’ in Lapua

  Download MP3 File of #VisitSeinajoki – Exciting Days Out for Families and Teenagers at Theme Parks and Activity Centres Original Blog Posts 5 Exciting Days Out at Nearby Theme Parks & Activity Centres 5 Events & Activities for teenagers 5 Summer Sports & Games in the Seinäjoki Region

Visit Seinäjoki #3: Exciting Days Out for Families & Teenagers at Theme Parks & Activity Centres

Episode 42 I speak with Olli-Pekka Tuomaala & James McDade from Seinäjoki Rugby club talk about rugby in Finland; the history of the game in Finland, the development of rugby in Finland as a summer contact sport and how Finland is no longer the worst National rugby team. We also discuss the annual snow rugby … Continue reading Finnish rugby. Seinäjoki Rugby. Snow Rugby!

Finnish rugby. Seinäjoki Rugby. Snow Rugby!

Listen to the show Download MP3 File of #VisitSeinäjoki – Shopping For Interesting Gifts & Locally-produced Textiles Original #VisitSeinäjoki Blog Posts: Top 5 Shops in & around Seinäjoki 5 Places to Buy Locally Made Homewares and Textiles Links: https://visitseinajoki.fi/en/ Textile Manufacturers Jokipiin Pellava Lapuan Kankurit Amfora Design from Scandinavia Lankava Shops Rustoopuori Craft Shop Holmström … Continue reading #VisitSeinäjoki: Shopping For Interesting Gifts and Locally-produced Textiles

#VisitSeinäjoki: Shopping For Interesting Gifts and Locally-produced Textiles

Episode 41 In part two of a two-part episode, I speak with Kalle Valkonen , Co-Founder and Head Distiller at Kyrö Distillery. He gives me a personal tour of the distillery, taking me step-by-step through the distilling processes of both Kyrö Rye Whisky & Kyrö Napue Gin and answering questions, such as: What is malting? … Continue reading A Guided Tour of Kyrö Whisky and Gin Distillery

A Guided Tour of Kyrö Whisky and Gin Distillery

Episode 40 In part one of a two-part episode, I speak with Miko Heinilä, Co-Founder of Kyrö Distillery. He gives me selected highlights from the history of the village of Isokyrö, including the bloody Battle of Napue. Bringing things into modern times, he explains the origins of Kyrö Distillery, the ups-and-downs of a start-up company … Continue reading The Bloody History of Isokyrö Village & the Origin of Kyrö Distillery

The Bloody History of Isokyrö Village & the Origin of Kyrö Distillery

Listen to the show Download MP3 File of #VisitSeinäjoki – Nature Trails, Beaches & Foraging in the Forest Original #VisitSeinäjoki Blog Posts: Nature Trails, Running Tracks & Foraging Top 5 Nature Trails in Seinäjoki Top 5 Beaches in Seinäjoki Links: http://www.capitalofspace.com/en/

#VisitSeinäjoki: Nature Trails, Beaches & Foraging in the Forest

Play the Podcast Download an MP3 of A Winter Visit to Ähtäri Zoo & Snowpanda Resort Subscribe to the new Ähtäri Zoo podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/fi/podcast/%C3%A4ht%C3%A4ri-zoo-explore-finland-radio-show/id1451443467?mt=2 Episode 39 In Winter 2018, I was commissioned to make a pilot series of a new podcast; The Ähtäri Zoo Podcast. This episode is a selection of stories from the first three … Continue reading A Winter Visit To Ähtäri Zoo & SnowPanda Resort

A Winter Visit To Ähtäri Zoo & SnowPanda Resort

Season 3, Episode 39 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 Host who set himself a goal: 800 recorded conversations in 12 weeks from Sep 19th – Dec 12th 2017. … Continue reading Mark Wiltshear’s 12 Minute Conversation with Engel Jones

Mark Wiltshear’s 12 Minute Conversation with Engel Jones

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. … Continue reading Preserving the Culture of a Lost Karelia

Preserving the Culture of a Lost Karelia

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 … Continue reading A Tour Around Lappajärvi, Europe’s Largest Crater Lake

A Tour Around Lappajärvi, Europe’s Largest Crater Lake

Season 3, Episode 36 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 why the Vietnamese name, Nguyen, is the most common surname in Närpes. MP3 Player   Download an MP3 … Continue reading The Mysterious Church Stables in Närpes

The Mysterious Church Stables in Närpes

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. MP3 Player   Download an MP3 of Tradition & ‘Magic’: Finnish Puukko Knives Video of Marcus’ victory in the Bow Drill … Continue reading Tradition & ‘Magic’: Finnish Puukko Knives

Tradition & ‘Magic’: Finnish Puukko Knives

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. MP3 Player   Download an MP3 file of Episode 34 – Finnish Food – The … Continue reading [Replay] Finnish Food: The Good, The Bad & The Weird

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

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