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A podcast exploring pretty much everything about the Nordic World

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    • Feb 24, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 24m AVG DURATION
    • 23 EPISODES


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    Episode 22 - The Sami: Custodians of the Far North

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2021 24:09


    In this episode we finally get to spend 30 minutes (Actually 23 so I'm getting quicker...) investigating the Sámi people, their origins, where they live today, the languages that they speak, their culture and day-to-day life and some of the difficulties and persecution that they have faced, and continue to face today.

    Episode 21 - Tove Jansson and The Moomins

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2021 27:58


    This time around we are looking into the life, times and work of the Finnish author, illustrator and painter Tove Jansson and in particular what she is best known for - The Moomin series of books.   I'll finish off with a Nordic News Roundup - this time featuring stories from Iceland, Finland and Denmark and covering civilised scandi-style protest, the Beast from the East, anger with Disney and Impeachment!

    Episode 20 - The Nobel Prizes

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2021 27:43


    In another radically titled episode we'll take a look at everything to do with the Nobel Prizes and their ongoing association with both Sweden and Norway We'll start off with a basic overview and then delve into the life of Alfred Nobel, take a look at the Nobel Foundation, the different Nobel Committees and the awards process including the ceremonies, lectures and what each of the winners receives (and it's more than I thought). I'll wrap things up with a look at some of the controversies and scandals that have occurred across the years including the Swedish Academy scandal of 2017/2018

    Episode 19 - Hygge, Lagom and Sisu

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2021 23:44


    This time we I'll be taking a look at 3 key concepts of Nordic mindfulness, namely Hygge, Lagom and Sisu  plus there's my own take on how to live a happy, fulfilled life (be careful ......) - All of which will hopefully allow you to deal with everything (and anything) that 2021 can throw at us.   And, the News Roundup is back!  and I'll be catching up on some of the Nordic news stories that have caught my attention over the past couple of weeks. From Finland, (an inventive scheme to attract foreign tech workers)  Sweden (a rare intervention by the king regarding the current covid pandemic)  and in Norway (Tragic news of a landslide that's engulfed the village of Ask near Oslo)   As always if you want to get in touch then it's via email at nordicworld @outlook.com and the Podcasts web-site is nordicworld.podbean.com and this is where I post not just the podcast episodes but also any accompanying visual material such as maps, stats and recipes for alcoholic drinks….  

    Episode 18 - A Nordic Christmas

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2020 22:28


    In which I cover Nordic Christmas traditions, an update on the podcast including the new episodes that are coming up in 2021 and my 'goodbye to the EU' message.     Happy Christmas everyone!

    Episode 17 - Nordicworld101 - An Introduction to Denmark

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2020 42:24


    In the last of the introductory series I'm taking a look at Denmark and the Faroes, exploring the History, Geography, Economy and Culture of both in a nice, leisurely 40 minutes.   If you want to get in touch with a comment or a question then please drop me a mail at nordicworld@outlook.com

    Episode 16 - Nordicworld 101 - An Introduction to Norway

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2020 31:13


    A 30 minute tour of Norway taking in a general overview, a bit of history, some geography and climate, a dash of economy & demographics all topped off with a nice frothy layer of culture. If you want to get in touch with a question or comment it's via email at nordicworld@outlook.com. The podcast's website is nordicworld.podbean.com and this is where I post any relevant visual aids such as maps or stats.

    Episode 15 - Top 10 Nordic TV Series (Part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2020 27:08


    I start with an explanation of recent events....... And then it's into numbers 5 to 1 of my top ten tv series with 3 from Sweden and one each from Denmark and Iceland - let's see who comes out on top. Contact me at nordicworld@outlook.com with any comments or questions

    Episode 14 - Top Ten Nordic TV series (Part 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2020 19:56


    A review of the top-ten Nordic TV dramas (from 10th to 6th Place)

    Episode 13 - Nordicworld101 - An introduction to Greenland

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2020 25:43


    An introductory episode to Greenland featuring a general overview, a brief history, geography & climate, economy and demographics and a quick look at the culture.

    Episode 12 - Sweden and Covid19 - The story so far

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2020 24:26


    A look at how Sweden has been dealing so far with Covid 19 (as of early Autumn 2020)

    Episode 11 - Nordicworld101 - An Introduction to Sweden

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2020 26:01


    An introductory episode on all things Swedish - A general overview, history, geography & climate, economy & demographics, and a personal take on the culture.

    Episode 10 - Icelandic Names

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2020 17:16


    A quick episode on Icelandic naming conventions and their impacts at home and abroad

    Episode 9 - Nordicworld101- An Introduction to Iceland

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2020 27:29


    An introduction to Iceland featuring a general overview, a brief history, geography & climate, economy & demographics and a glimpse at the culture.

    Episode 8 - Nordicworld 101 - An Introduction to Finland

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2020 25:39


    An intoduction to Finland which covers an overview, a brief history, geography & climate, economy & demographics and culture.

    Episode 7 - The Languages of Norway

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2020 36:30


    An overview of the languages spoken in Norway, letters and pronunciation and a few basic grammar hints

    Episode 6 - Eurovision Euphoria!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2020 32:46


    The Nordic Countries and the Eurovison Song Contest 

    Episode 5 - The State of Denmark

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2020 37:16


    A look at all things political in Denmark

    Episode 4 - Iron, Runes and Goths

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2020 18:51


    We continue our look at the early history of the Nordics with an overview of the  Scandinavian Iron age

    Episode 3 - Ice Stone and Bronze

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2020 17:58


    A look at the pre-history of Scandinavia from the retreat of the ice through to the Bronze Age

    Episode 2 - Nordicworld 101 - Languages and Letters

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2020 15:29


    An introduction to the Languages that are spoken and the Alphabets that are used in the Nordic Lands.

    Episode 1 - Nordicworld 101 - Geography

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2020 13:43


    A basic introduction to the geography of the Nordic countries.   The podcast's website is nordicworld.podbean.com and if you want to comment or ask a question then drop me a mail at nordicworld@outlook.com

    Introduction to the Nordic World Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2020 3:34


    An introduction to the Nordic World Podcast - Outline, Scope and Approach

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