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Our episode features Jonathan Rundman, singer/songwriter from Minneapolis, who has a new Americana rock and roll album called "Waves". It is a fascinating and fun talk about 80's rock music, The Silos and the circle of friends that includes Cracker, The Vulgar Boatmen, and all they that have influenced.  If you dig 80s rock, his tales are what you might want. We talk about Bob Seger, the Rainmakers, The Hooters, and lots more. Born and raised in the isolated Finnish-American communities of Michigan's Upper Peninsula, and now based in Minneapolis, Rundman twists smart, cinematic, rock and roll lyrics, pop hooks, and garage attitude into his songs.   In addition to his solo career, Rundman tours and records as keyboardist for legendary New York City-based Americana/rock band The Silos. Rundman released his first new album in ten years in April, 2025 and is on a Midwest tour opening for the Silos. For the past decade he's been touring and recording with Walter Salas-Humara and The Silos.   The pre-release single from the album, “Elizabeth, Don't Waste Your Breath” was co-written with Salas-Humara and the second single from the record, “Let's Put On An Opera”, champions the artistic process, backed by vintage analog keyboards from the 1960s, including a Wurlitzer electric piano, a Vox Continental organ, and a real tape-powered Chamberlin. His producer, Ron Gomez, told Jonathan that he should record some interstitial music, instrumental pieces that weave in between the songs. "We talked about albums we liked, featuring these kinds of moments, like the acoustic transition after the song 'Nights of Mystery' by the Georgia Satellites. Referencing "Nights of Mystery"?  I'm all in. That's what I needed to hear. You like the Vulgar Boatmen? Del Fuegos? Replacements? Gear Daddies? Cracker? A little Elvis Costello and Rockpile? You need to be in too. www.rockpoandroll.com email the show: rockpoprollpodcast@gmail.com Instagram: @rockpopandroll

The Gateway Arch was designed by Finnish-American architect Eero Saarinen to honour the role of St. Louis in the westward expansion of the United States. It was officially opened to the public on June 10, 1967, coon becoming one of the most recognizable landmarks in the United States, attracting millions of visitors each ...

Meta DescriptionDiscover the journey of a CTO turned co-founder who mastered founder-led sales and embraced the power of niche specialization to scale a thriving business. Learn how strategic focus and teamwork drive success.About GuestJamon is a software developer, business owner, husband, father of four, and new grandpa, located in southwest Washington state. He is co-founder of Infinite Red, Inc., a fully remote React Native app consultancy located across the USA and Canada. He learned to code at age twelve in order to make games and that led to a lifelong obsession with coding. He is still making games to this day, and also plays ice hockey (as a goalie) on a Finnish-American team and takes any excuse that he can to drive his tractor around his 3 acres.Social Links Jamon (@jamonholmgren) / XJamon (@jamon.dev) — Bluesky(20) Jamon Holmgren | LinkedInJamon Holmgren's Personal Websitehttps://infinite.redBook recommended by Jamon: The Culture Code | Unlock The Secrets to the Most Successful TeamsPodcast recommended by Jamon: The Leadership Podcast – We Study Leaders – The Leadership PodcastConnect with Alice HeimanLinkedIn Profile: (20) Alice Heiman | LinkedInAlice's Website: Alice Heiman | Sales Consultant and Strategist for CEOs

Maila Nurmi (1922-2008) was a Finnish-American actress who made her mark as television's first horror host, playing Vampira on The Vampira Show.  For Further Reading:  Vampira: An Appreciation of the Undersung Proto-Goth Goddess How Maila Nurmi's Niece Unearthed the Hidden History of Goth Icon Vampira Maila Nurmi, TV's Vampira, dies at 85 October is the perfect time to delve into all things spooky. So this month, we're talking about the women who give us goosebumps. Some are real-life creators of spine-chilling works of fiction. Others are the subjects of frightening folklore. Either way, these Scream Queens are sure to give you a scare. History classes can get a bad rap, and sometimes for good reason. When we were students, we couldn't help wondering... where were all the ladies at? Why were so many incredible stories missing from the typical curriculum? Enter, Womanica. On this Wonder Media Network podcast we explore the lives of inspiring women in history you may not know about, but definitely should. Every weekday, listeners explore the trials, tragedies, and triumphs of groundbreaking women throughout history who have dramatically shaped the world around us. In each 5 minute episode, we'll dive into the story behind one woman listeners may or may not know–but definitely should. These diverse women from across space and time are grouped into easily accessible and engaging monthly themes like Educators, Villains, Indigenous Storytellers, Activists, and many more. Womanica is hosted by WMN co-founder and award-winning journalist Jenny Kaplan. The bite-sized episodes pack painstakingly researched content into fun, entertaining, and addictive daily adventures. Womanica was created by Liz Kaplan and Jenny Kaplan, executive produced by Jenny Kaplan, and produced by Grace Lynch, Maddy Foley, Brittany Martinez, Edie Allard, Lindsey Kratochwill, Adesuwa Agbonile, Carmen Borca-Carrillo, Taylor Williamson, Sara Schleede, Paloma Moreno Jimenez, Luci Jones, Abbey Delk, Hannah Bottum, Lauren Willams, and Adrien Behn. Special thanks to Shira Atkins. Original theme music composed by Brittany Martinez. Follow Wonder Media Network: Website Instagram Twitter See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hi Everyone, this is Nancy Miller for My Creative Life and today my guest is children's book author and illustrator, Mirka Hokkanen. More about Mirka: Mirka Hokkanen is a Finnish-American author, illustrator, printmaker and educator. Her art has been shown in galleries around the world and my illustrations have been featured on products from picture books to home goods. Her art focuses on the nature and animals that surrounds me. For children's illustration she love creating character based, uplifting and funny stories. She is the author and illustrator of the Little Seasons: Spring Seeds and Little Season: Autumn Leaves published by Odd Dot. Mirka's website Mirka's IG Mirka's Twitter/X Thanks for listening!

Raoul Björkenheim, a Finnish-American guitarist and composer, has spent four decades crafting original music from New York City and Helsinki. Known for his expressionistic and lyrical guitar style, Raul calls his ongoing work "investigative guitarism." His eclectic discography spans over 50 albums, including ambient soundscapes and free jazz, with compositions ranging from duos to big bands. Though his large-scale works for symphony orchestra remain unrecorded, he has scored music for over ten films and dance productions. Collaborating with renowned musicians like Bill Laswell and Mats Gustafsson, Raul's work is featured on labels like ECM and Rune Grammofon. His accolades include the Georgie Prize, the Young Finland Award, the Emma Prize, and three Nordic Music Award nominations.

SpeakerHannu Rajaniemi is a Finnish American author of science fiction and fantasy, who writes in both English and Finnish. He lives in Oakland, California, and was a founding director of a commercial research organisation ThinkTank Maths.EpisodePerhaps most famously known for his 2010 release, The Quantum Thief, Rajaniemi is settled firmly in both the science-fiction and the biotech startup worlds. Away from writing, Rajaniemi is the co-founder of Helix Nanotechnologies, a startup building the world's most advanced mRNA platform to create a unified interface to the immune system. We'll discuss his ideas on the impact of sci-fi on the real world and explore his views on the upcoming biotechnology wave, including gene editing and biohacking. We then address how these new technologies could be implemented and governed, before finally focusing on an idea that is, at present, only in sci-fi: the immune-computer interface.Full transcript, list of resources, and art piece: https://www.existentialhope.com/podcastsExistential Hope was created to collect positive and possible scenarios for the future so that we can have more people commit to creating a brighter future, and to begin mapping out the main developments and challenges that need to be navigated to reach it. Existential Hope is a Foresight Institute project.Hosted by Allison Duettmann and Beatrice ErkersFollow Us: Twitter | Facebook | LinkedIn | Existential Hope InstagramExplore every word spoken on this podcast through Fathom.fm. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Heikinpäivä activities are underway, and host Todd VanDyke welcomed David Maki from the Finnish American Heritage Center for a preview, and discussion about the Center's new relationship with the national Finlandia Foundation. Copper Country Today airs throughout Michigan's Keweenaw Peninsula Sunday mornings at 7:00 on WOLV 97.7 FM, 8:00 on WCCY 99.3 FM and 1400 AM, and 9:00 on WHKB 102.3 FM. The program is sponsored by the Copper Shores Community Health Foundation.

Really Interesting Women - the podcastEpisode 117Louise Herron AMLouise Herron became the first woman appointed to lead the World Heritage-listed Sydney Opera House. During that time, she was charged with transforming the Opera House and overseeing a decade of renewal in all aspects including the largest and most transformative series of building works since the Opera House opened in 1973. The renewal process included the enormous task of trying to improve the acoustics as part of the concert hall renovation. That herculean task had its first litmus test recently when the world-renowned conductor Simone Young led the Sydney Symphony Orchestra in the first concert after the renewal, stating afterwards... ‘I've never known anything like we're experiencing today'.  Each CEO of the Opera House seems to be a custodian, a visionary, and an historian. Louise recounts the sliding door moment that may have meant the Opera House, as we know it, may never have been built but for the late arriving Finnish/American architect Eero Saarinen who was part of the design competition judging panel and wasn't happy with the shortlist presented to him...so he started foraging through the rejected entries (some say they may have already been literally binned) and found Utzon's sketches (not even plans) – and just said, ‘that's it'.  It's a fascinating discussion covering not just the Opera House, but how Louise progressed her career, the drivers, and motivators behind her decisions. The transferable skills she has used in the varied jobs she has had. Also...we discussed where to from here for the Arts generally. How can we progress and promote the Arts and remove barriers from accessing, participating, and enjoying such a vital aspect of life.  Head to the link in my bio for Louise Herron's podcast episode.Visit instagram @reallyinterestingwomen for further interviews and posts of interesting women in history. Follow the link to leave a review....and tell your friendshttps://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/really-interesting-women/id1526764849If you know of a potential guest or interesting woman in history, email me atreallyinterestingwomen@gmail.com

Today, I am blessed to have here with me Tero Isokauppila. Tero is the founder of Four Sigmatic, a nature-centric Finnish-American company specializing in functional mushrooms, superfoods, and adaptogens. Born in Finland to an agronomist father and nursing teacher mother, Tero was the 13th generation to grow up on the Isokauppila farm. There, he foraged for mushrooms and other wild foods while learning about nature at an early age. In this, he frequently channeled his middle name Tapio, the Finnish god of forests, animals, and mystics. Following his early education on the farm, Tero later completed a Degree in Chemistry and a Certificate in Plant-Based Nutrition from Cornell University. In 2006, he won a Finnish innovation award for discovering that the sought-after Japanese culinary matsutake mushrooms also grow in Finland. In 2012, he left a corporate position to start Four Sigmatic. Tero is a reputable source on superfoods, an expert on natural health, and has been a featured speaker, for example, at Summit Series, Wanderlust, Further Future, Culinary Nutrition Conference, and WME-IMG. In this episode, Tero Isokauppila speaks about how adaptogenic mushrooms improve human performance. Depending on your health goals, Tero breaks down how long you may need to try adaptogenic mushrooms to reap the health benefits. Whether you like it or not, we are all consuming fungi in some form or another. Tero reveals the best way to introduce plants into your diet, especially if you have gut issues. Tune in as we chat about the benefits of mushrooms on our sleep, mood, and stress levels.  Get Tero's Books: https://www.amazon.com/Tero-Isokauppila/e/B075FWW236/benazadi-20 Purchase Four Sigmatic here: https://foursigmatic.sjv.io/yRN663

Aline B. Louchheim (1914-1972) was an art critic on assignment for the New York Times in 1953 when she first met the Finnish-American architect Eero Saarinen. She would become his wife and the driving force behind his rise to critical prominence. When Eero Met His Match: Aline Louchheim Saarinen and the Making of an Architect (Princeton UP, 2022) draws on the couple's personal correspondence to reconstruct the early days of their thrilling courtship and traces Louchheim's gradual takeover of Saarinen's public narrative in the 1950s, the decade when his career soared to unprecedented heights. Drawing on her own experiences as an architecture journalist on the receiving end of press pitches and then as a secret publicist for high-end architects, Eva Hagberg paints an unforgettable portrait of Louchheim while revealing the inner workings of a media world that has always relied on secrecy, friendship, and the exchange of favors. She describes how Louchheim codified the practices of architectural publicity that have become widely adopted today, and shows how, without Louchheim as his wife and publicist, Saarinen's work would not have been nearly as well known. Providing a new understanding of postwar architectural history in the United States, When Eero Met His Match is both a poignant love story and a superb biographical study that challenges us to reconsider the relationship between fame and media representation, and the ways the narratives of others can become our own. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Aline B. Louchheim (1914-1972) was an art critic on assignment for the New York Times in 1953 when she first met the Finnish-American architect Eero Saarinen. She would become his wife and the driving force behind his rise to critical prominence. When Eero Met His Match: Aline Louchheim Saarinen and the Making of an Architect (Princeton UP, 2022) draws on the couple's personal correspondence to reconstruct the early days of their thrilling courtship and traces Louchheim's gradual takeover of Saarinen's public narrative in the 1950s, the decade when his career soared to unprecedented heights. Drawing on her own experiences as an architecture journalist on the receiving end of press pitches and then as a secret publicist for high-end architects, Eva Hagberg paints an unforgettable portrait of Louchheim while revealing the inner workings of a media world that has always relied on secrecy, friendship, and the exchange of favors. She describes how Louchheim codified the practices of architectural publicity that have become widely adopted today, and shows how, without Louchheim as his wife and publicist, Saarinen's work would not have been nearly as well known. Providing a new understanding of postwar architectural history in the United States, When Eero Met His Match is both a poignant love story and a superb biographical study that challenges us to reconsider the relationship between fame and media representation, and the ways the narratives of others can become our own. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/history

Aline B. Louchheim (1914-1972) was an art critic on assignment for the New York Times in 1953 when she first met the Finnish-American architect Eero Saarinen. She would become his wife and the driving force behind his rise to critical prominence. When Eero Met His Match: Aline Louchheim Saarinen and the Making of an Architect (Princeton UP, 2022) draws on the couple's personal correspondence to reconstruct the early days of their thrilling courtship and traces Louchheim's gradual takeover of Saarinen's public narrative in the 1950s, the decade when his career soared to unprecedented heights. Drawing on her own experiences as an architecture journalist on the receiving end of press pitches and then as a secret publicist for high-end architects, Eva Hagberg paints an unforgettable portrait of Louchheim while revealing the inner workings of a media world that has always relied on secrecy, friendship, and the exchange of favors. She describes how Louchheim codified the practices of architectural publicity that have become widely adopted today, and shows how, without Louchheim as his wife and publicist, Saarinen's work would not have been nearly as well known. Providing a new understanding of postwar architectural history in the United States, When Eero Met His Match is both a poignant love story and a superb biographical study that challenges us to reconsider the relationship between fame and media representation, and the ways the narratives of others can become our own. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/biography

Aline B. Louchheim (1914-1972) was an art critic on assignment for the New York Times in 1953 when she first met the Finnish-American architect Eero Saarinen. She would become his wife and the driving force behind his rise to critical prominence. When Eero Met His Match: Aline Louchheim Saarinen and the Making of an Architect (Princeton UP, 2022) draws on the couple's personal correspondence to reconstruct the early days of their thrilling courtship and traces Louchheim's gradual takeover of Saarinen's public narrative in the 1950s, the decade when his career soared to unprecedented heights. Drawing on her own experiences as an architecture journalist on the receiving end of press pitches and then as a secret publicist for high-end architects, Eva Hagberg paints an unforgettable portrait of Louchheim while revealing the inner workings of a media world that has always relied on secrecy, friendship, and the exchange of favors. She describes how Louchheim codified the practices of architectural publicity that have become widely adopted today, and shows how, without Louchheim as his wife and publicist, Saarinen's work would not have been nearly as well known. Providing a new understanding of postwar architectural history in the United States, When Eero Met His Match is both a poignant love story and a superb biographical study that challenges us to reconsider the relationship between fame and media representation, and the ways the narratives of others can become our own. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/architecture

Aline B. Louchheim (1914-1972) was an art critic on assignment for the New York Times in 1953 when she first met the Finnish-American architect Eero Saarinen. She would become his wife and the driving force behind his rise to critical prominence. When Eero Met His Match: Aline Louchheim Saarinen and the Making of an Architect (Princeton UP, 2022) draws on the couple's personal correspondence to reconstruct the early days of their thrilling courtship and traces Louchheim's gradual takeover of Saarinen's public narrative in the 1950s, the decade when his career soared to unprecedented heights. Drawing on her own experiences as an architecture journalist on the receiving end of press pitches and then as a secret publicist for high-end architects, Eva Hagberg paints an unforgettable portrait of Louchheim while revealing the inner workings of a media world that has always relied on secrecy, friendship, and the exchange of favors. She describes how Louchheim codified the practices of architectural publicity that have become widely adopted today, and shows how, without Louchheim as his wife and publicist, Saarinen's work would not have been nearly as well known. Providing a new understanding of postwar architectural history in the United States, When Eero Met His Match is both a poignant love story and a superb biographical study that challenges us to reconsider the relationship between fame and media representation, and the ways the narratives of others can become our own. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/american-studies

Aline B. Louchheim (1914-1972) was an art critic on assignment for the New York Times in 1953 when she first met the Finnish-American architect Eero Saarinen. She would become his wife and the driving force behind his rise to critical prominence. When Eero Met His Match: Aline Louchheim Saarinen and the Making of an Architect (Princeton UP, 2022) draws on the couple's personal correspondence to reconstruct the early days of their thrilling courtship and traces Louchheim's gradual takeover of Saarinen's public narrative in the 1950s, the decade when his career soared to unprecedented heights. Drawing on her own experiences as an architecture journalist on the receiving end of press pitches and then as a secret publicist for high-end architects, Eva Hagberg paints an unforgettable portrait of Louchheim while revealing the inner workings of a media world that has always relied on secrecy, friendship, and the exchange of favors. She describes how Louchheim codified the practices of architectural publicity that have become widely adopted today, and shows how, without Louchheim as his wife and publicist, Saarinen's work would not have been nearly as well known. Providing a new understanding of postwar architectural history in the United States, When Eero Met His Match is both a poignant love story and a superb biographical study that challenges us to reconsider the relationship between fame and media representation, and the ways the narratives of others can become our own.

Aline B. Louchheim (1914-1972) was an art critic on assignment for the New York Times in 1953 when she first met the Finnish-American architect Eero Saarinen. She would become his wife and the driving force behind his rise to critical prominence. When Eero Met His Match: Aline Louchheim Saarinen and the Making of an Architect (Princeton UP, 2022) draws on the couple's personal correspondence to reconstruct the early days of their thrilling courtship and traces Louchheim's gradual takeover of Saarinen's public narrative in the 1950s, the decade when his career soared to unprecedented heights. Drawing on her own experiences as an architecture journalist on the receiving end of press pitches and then as a secret publicist for high-end architects, Eva Hagberg paints an unforgettable portrait of Louchheim while revealing the inner workings of a media world that has always relied on secrecy, friendship, and the exchange of favors. She describes how Louchheim codified the practices of architectural publicity that have become widely adopted today, and shows how, without Louchheim as his wife and publicist, Saarinen's work would not have been nearly as well known. Providing a new understanding of postwar architectural history in the United States, When Eero Met His Match is both a poignant love story and a superb biographical study that challenges us to reconsider the relationship between fame and media representation, and the ways the narratives of others can become our own. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aline B. Louchheim (1914-1972) was an art critic on assignment for the New York Times in 1953 when she first met the Finnish-American architect Eero Saarinen. She would become his wife and the driving force behind his rise to critical prominence. When Eero Met His Match: Aline Louchheim Saarinen and the Making of an Architect (Princeton UP, 2022) draws on the couple's personal correspondence to reconstruct the early days of their thrilling courtship and traces Louchheim's gradual takeover of Saarinen's public narrative in the 1950s, the decade when his career soared to unprecedented heights. Drawing on her own experiences as an architecture journalist on the receiving end of press pitches and then as a secret publicist for high-end architects, Eva Hagberg paints an unforgettable portrait of Louchheim while revealing the inner workings of a media world that has always relied on secrecy, friendship, and the exchange of favors. She describes how Louchheim codified the practices of architectural publicity that have become widely adopted today, and shows how, without Louchheim as his wife and publicist, Saarinen's work would not have been nearly as well known. Providing a new understanding of postwar architectural history in the United States, When Eero Met His Match is both a poignant love story and a superb biographical study that challenges us to reconsider the relationship between fame and media representation, and the ways the narratives of others can become our own. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/communications

Jukka Backlund is a Finnish-American producer, writer and mixing engineer who's worked professionally in the music industry for 25 years. He specializes in pop but has extremely strong roots in jazz! Both an exceptionally accomplished pianist and drummer, Jukka has a beautifully informed unique perspective on the industry that we're grateful to share with you.

Michigan's Upper Peninsula can get buried in snow during the winter. Some simply thank Mother Nature. Others use meteorology to explain it all. But to some members of the Finnish-American community in the Hancock area, the snow is because of Heikki Lunta. Legend has it, the mystical man's dancing has the power to summon snowstorms. Hilary-Joy Virtanen wrote her master's thesis on the the legend of Heikki, his not-so-ancient origins, and his role in preserving Finnish-American culture. GUEST: Hilary-Joy Virtanen, Associate Professor of Finnish & Nordic Studies at Finlandia University, a private Lutheran university in Hancock, Michigan ____ Looking for more conversations from Stateside? Right this way. If you like what you hear on the pod, consider supporting our work. Music in this episode by Blue Dot Sessions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Reeta Vestman is a Finnish actress (FIA), singer and musician. She has performed female lead roles in Musicals such as The Sound of Music, Something Rotten, Honeymoon in Vegas, The Saturday Night Fever, EVITA, The Rocky Horror Show and performed at the world's biggest rock festivals as well as Linna's parties. Reeta has graduated as an actress from the music theater department of the prestigious Royal Academy of Music in London and a Master's degree in music from the Sibelius Academy. https://reetavestman.com/ Mikael Haavisto is an actor and singer from Turku, Finland. https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikael-fagu-haavisto-3197a870/ Johanna Telander is a Finnish-American composer and actor currently residing in NYC. (singer/songwriter) best known for her debut musical Kalevala the Musical https://www.kalevalamusical.com/

Today, I am blessed to have here with me Tero Isokauppila. Tero is the founder of Four Sigmatic, a nature-centric Finnish-American company specializing in functional mushrooms, superfoods, and adaptogens. Born in Finland to an agronomist father and nursing teacher mother, Tero was the 13th generation to grow up on the Isokauppila farm. There, he foraged for mushrooms and other wild foods while learning about nature at an early age. In this, he frequently channeled his middle name Tapio, the Finnish god of forests, animals, and mystics. Following his early education on the farm, Tero later completed a Degree in Chemistry and a Certificate in Plant-Based Nutrition from Cornell University. In 2006, he won a Finnish innovation award for discovering that the sought-after Japanese culinary matsutake mushrooms also grow in Finland. In 2012, he left a corporate position to start Four Sigmatic. Tero is a reputable source on superfoods, an expert on natural health, and has been a featured speaker, for example, at Summit Series, Wanderlust, Further Future, Culinary Nutrition Conference, and WME-IMG. In this episode, Tero Isokauppila speaks about how adaptogenic mushrooms improve human performance. Depending on your health goals, Tero breaks down how long you may need to try adaptogenic mushrooms to reap the health benefits. Whether you like it or not, we are all consuming fungi in some form or another. Tero reveals the best way to introduce plants into your diet, especially if you have gut issues. Tune in as we chat about the benefits of mushrooms on our sleep, mood, and stress levels.  Purchase Four Sigmatic here: https://foursigmatic.sjv.io/yRN663

Welcome to the healing powers of mushrooms and adaptogens with Tero Isokauppila on Life on Earth Podcast.  Watch our Youtube episode video HERE and subscribe to our Youtube Channel. Tero is the founder of Four Sigmatic, a nature-centric Finnish-American company specializing in functional mushrooms, superfoods, and adaptogens. You may have already heard of them, or tried their famous mushroom coffee or my favorite mushroom cacao mix with reishi. Born in Finland to an agronomist father and nursing teacher mother, Tero was the 13th generation to grew up on Isokauppila farm. There, he foraged for mushrooms and other wild foods while learning about nature at an early age.  In this episode you will learn the essentials about adaptogens, as well as  some fun and educational facts about mushrooms.  We also discuss Tero's new book, "Healing Adaptogens: The Definitive Guide to Using Super Herbs and Mushrooms for Your Body's Restoration, Defense, and Performance".  Grab a copy of Tero's new book HERE. Tero has lived in eight countries on three continents. He has a strong personal interest in health and wellness, which includes activities like making raw chocolate and practicing yin yoga.  He and Four Sigmatic have been profiled on Vogue, Time, Forbes, W Magazine, Harper's Bazaar, BuzzFeed, Bon Appétit, Goop, Well+Good, and MindBodyGreen. You can learn more through the Mushroom Academy at FourSigmatic.com  and while there... check out many of their awesome products.  This show is brought to you by Shanti Yoga Training School where we bring ancient wisdom into modern times, where you can deepen your yoga practice, meditation and mindful living both on and off the yoga mat - while getting certified to teach. Want to learn more ? Go to lifeonearthpodcast.com or shantiyogatrainingschool.com For more info and to subscribe to our newsletter go to nathaliecroix.com Without further due please enjoy Tero of Four Sigmatic. Thank you for listening to Life On Earth Podcast. Follow Us on IG... @IAmTero @FourSigmatic @NathalieCroix @ShantiYogaTrainingSchool Enjoying Life On Earth Podcast? Subscribe to our show on Apple Podcast and your favorite podcast channels. Share this episode with someone who can benefit, a friend and a loved one. Peace, Nathalie & Life On Earth Podcast Team  

First outlined in a 2004 graduation speech by Finnish-American photographer Arno Minkkinen, the Helsinki Bus Station Theory claims, in short, that the secret to a creatively fulfilling career lies in understanding the operations of Helsinki's main bus station. How does that make any sense? Tune and and find out and please share your thoughts down in the comment section or hit me up on social media @PhilSvitek. Lastly, for more free resources from your 360 creative coach, check out my website at http://philsvitek.com. RESOURCES/LINKS: -Coach or Consultant Services: https://philsvitek.com/lets-work-together/ -Podcast Services: http://philsvitek.com/podcastservices -Love Market Film: https://www.amazon.com/Love-Market-Amy-Cassandra-Martinez/dp/B09DFS3FTZ/ref=sr_1_14 -Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/philsvitek -Merchandise: https://shop.spreadshirt.com/phil-svitek---360-creative-coach/ -Instagram: http://instagram.com/philsvitek -Facebook: http://facebook.com/philippsvitek -Twitter: http://twitter.com/philsvitek -Financially Fit Foundation: http://financiallyfitfoundation.org -Master Mental Fortitude Book: http://mastermentalfortitude.com -Elan, Elan Book: http://philsvitek.com/elan-elan -In Search of Sunrise Book: http://philsvitek.com/in-search-of-sunrise -A Bogotá Trip Film: https://philsvitek.com/a-bogota-trip/

Finlandia University is celebrating 125 years this month. Clare Zuraw from the Finnish-American Folk School talks with Todd VanDyke about the school, and some of the celebration events ahead. Copper Country Today airs throughout Michigan's Keweenaw Peninsula Sunday mornings at 7:00 on WOLV 97.7 FM, 8:00 WCCY 99.3 FM and 1400 AM, and 9:00 on WHKB 102.3 FM. The program is sponsored by the Portage Health Foundation.

Hi everyone,I am excited to share with you the first interview in 2022. I had a chance to talk with Finnish-American artist and designer Karoliina Vella. Karoliina and I met on a plane from Amsterdam to Atlanta. We talked for hours. Right there and then I felt she would be an incredible inspiration for so many immigrant women. We talked about her struggle as an immigrant mother and how her creativity and innovation lead her to the business she has now.Want to learn more about Karoliina? Hop on over to her website: https://velladesigns.com/Want to find out more about The Self Confidence Boot Camp for women?Click here: https://ewelina-s-school-d5ee.thinkific.com/courses/self-confidence-bootcampSIGN UP FOR FREE COURSE ON HOW TO FEEL GOOD HANGING OUT WITH AMERICANS WHEN YOU ARE THE ONLY IMMIGRANT IN THE GROUP: https://shorturl.at/chyM2Need my help? SCHEDULE A QUICK CALL WITH ME:https://app.simplymeet.me/ewelina/15min%20?day=2023-12-25

Jamie Nyqvist is a Finnish American from Helsinki who came to France at the tender age of 18 for college.  Five years later, she is a young entrepreneur with her own digital marketing agency, YLW Digital.✩ Where to find Jamie ✩➫ Insta: @ylwdigital➫ Website: ylwdigital.com➫ Email: contact@ylwdigital.com Support the show (https://paypal.me/pools/c/8AMn73M6IO)

Episode 9 features Lara Poe, a Finnish-American composer currently based in London. We talk with Lara about studying and composing abroad, her advice to aspiring composers, and her current projects. Transcripts to all podcast episodes are created by Hollyn Slykhuis and are posted on our website! To learn more about Lara, visit her website: https://www.larapoe.com/ Huge thanks to Trevor Weston and Whitney George for letting us include their music in our intro and outro! Our recording of Weston's “Fanfare for Changes” opens the podcast, and Ashley's recording of George's “Incantations” closes each episode. Visit their websites to learn more about them and their works below! Trevor Weston - http://www.trevorweston.com/ Whitney George - https://www.whitneygeorge.com/

John Major Jenkins is an independent researcher who has devoted himself to reconstructing ancient Mayan cosmology and philosophy. Since 1986, John has traveled to Mexico and Central America seven times. In 1990 he helped build a school in San Pedro, near Lake Atitlan in Guatemala. In 1994 he delivered relief supplies to a Quiché Maya community in the Western highlands of Guatemala. Since beginning his odyssey of research and discovery with the Maya, John has authored dozens of articles and many books, including: Journey to the Mayan Underworld (Four Ahau Press, Boulder, CO: 1989) Mirror in the Sky (Four Ahau Press, 1991) Tzolkin: Visionary Perspectives and Calendar Studies (Borderland Sciences Research Foundation, Garberville, CA: 1992/1994) Mayan Sacred Science (Four Ahau Press, Boulder, CO: 1994) Maya Cosmogenesis 2012 (Bear & Company, Santa Fe, NM: 1998) His 2002 book, Galactic Alignment: The Transformation of Consciousness According to Mayan, Egyptian, and Vedic Traditions was released with Inner Traditions International (Rochester, VT) in August 2002. His new book, co-authored with Marty Matz, is called Pyramid of Fire and was released in November 2004. He also facilitated the translation of The Key to the Kalevala by Pekka Ervast, editing and writing the introduction for it. This classic text on Finnish mythology was published with Blue Dolphin Publishers in 1999. In 1995 John was appointed literary executor for Eino Friberg, Finnish-American poet and translator of The Kalevala, the national epic of the Finnish people. As a visiting scholar, Jenkins has taught classes at The Institute of Maya Studies in Miami, The Maya Calendar Congress in Mexico, The Esalen Institute, Naropa University and many other venues both nationally and abroad. He has been interviewed on numerous radio and television shows, including the Art Bell show, the Laura Lee show, Dr. Patricia Hill's The Changing Paradigm, and has appeared in documentaries on Native American prophecy and the millennium such as The Fifth Gate (Milton Media, Denmark) and Earth Under Fire (Conscious Wave Video). In October of 2000, the Discovery Channel featured John's work on two episodes of the "Places of Mystery" series, which continue to be broadcast regularly on the Travel Channel. John will appear in a documentary on the Maya that will be broadcast on the History Channel in March 2006. John's careful scholarship and cutting-edge insights into why the Maya chose 2012 to end a great World Age cycle have been endorsed by the most progressive thinkers of our day. - www.alignment2012.com******************************************************************To listen to all our XZBN shows, with our compliments go to: https://www.spreaker.com/user/xzoneradiotv*** AND NOW ***The ‘X' Zone TV Channel on SimulTV - www.simultv.comThe ‘X' Chronicles Newspaper - www.xchroniclesnewspaper.com ******************************************************************

Season 2; Episode 9: Get the Ball Down the Field with Gina L. Osborn Gina L. Osborn is an Army Veteran, a retired Cyber FBI Assistant Special Agent in Charge and is now a Keynote Speaker, Leadership Consultant and the host of the podcast Lead Like a Lady featuring remarkable women who have risen to the top in male dominated industries.  Key Takeaways from this Episode: Leading as a Woman · Sometimes men felt uncomfortable around me as the only woman, but you just ignore it and press on and do your job. · There are a lot of reasons why people can treat you in a particular way, but if you think every time, it's because of me, I'm bad, I'm not good enough then you're never going to be successful, because you're always going to have a reason not to be. · The amount of energy that goes into taking things personally can be exhausting. Instead, focus on getting the ball down the field, you don't have time for all the other nonsense. · If someone says something that offends you, ask them, what did you mean by that? It's as simple as that. Either they're going to explain it or they will say I'm sorry I didn't mean it that way. Then you can go about your business and get the ball down the field instead wasting your energy. · Remember that everybody doesn't have to like you and you don't like everybody. It's called self-preservation.  · Like my mom used to tell me, it's none of your business what other people think about you. That takes a lot of pressure off, especially for women.  Leading Authentically · Modified Albert Einstein: “She who attempts the absurd can achieve the impossible”; if you're not attempting the absurd, you are missing out because the impossible is pretty fantastic. · Try things and don't let obstacles stand in your way. If it's never been done before, then you can be the first one to do it. · What percentage of your day is getting the ball down the field? What percentage of my day is criticizing yourself or wishing you had more confidence, or tolerating things that you shouldn't?  · Remember as a leader people are watching you; how you handle things, how you address people, how you nip things in the bud, how much effort and time you're putting into things. · You'll shine as an authentic leader when you are honing into your natural talent and skills sets. · You learn by making mistakes, that's how they become a better leader. · Don't take things so seriously; have more fun. You don't have to be perfect.  · Imperfections are what make you extraordinary. Take risks so you can grow from your mistakes. Leading a Team · My leadership challenge as an executive for the FBI was keeping my agents alive and making sure they go home to their families every night.  · You must know when to take risks and when you shouldn't. · Develop a muscle memory to make critical decisions quickly. Don't get stuck being afraid to fail or it's going to be the wrong decision.  · Micromanaging comes from leaders being afraid to make mistakes or fear of failure. But there's a lot of smart people out there that can come up with really good ideas if we let them do it. · If you have a good team surrounding you, you are going to be successful no matter what. · Develop the leaders that come behind you.  · Don't be intimidated by people who are smarter than you. You don't have to be smarter than your team when you're the leader. You don't have to be the smartest person in the room. · It's important to make sure your people have ownership and investment in the mission of your company. Resources · Open Architecture: Guy Geier at TEDxTimesSquare · Eero Saarinen, a Finnish-American architect and industrial designer To learn more about my work in executive coaching, leadership development and team effectiveness check out my website, connect with me on LinkedIn or email me at winnie@winnifred.org.   Reach out and tell me what was helpful about today's episode or any suggestions you have for my show. Please leave a review and tell someone else about this show; look below for some instructions on how to leave a review on Apple Podcasts. I look forward to sharing another transformative conversation with you next week! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ How to leave a rating or review in Apple Podcasts (on an iOS device) 1. Open the Podcasts app. 2. Choose “Search” from the bottom row of icons and enter the name of the show (i.e., “Transformative Leadership Conversations”) into the search field 3. Select the show under Shows (not under Episodes) 4. Scroll down past the first few episodes until you see Ratings & Reviews 5. Click “Write a Review” underneath the displayed reviews from other listeners. You'll then have the option to rate us on a 5-star scale, and write a review if you choose (you can rate without writing, if you'd prefer)

Season 2; Episode 7: The Unexpected Impact of Design with Guy Geier Guy Geier is the Managing Partner of FXCollaborative, and is responsible for the strategic direction of the firm and its operations. As an architect and senior leader for over 40 years, he is particularly passionate about how design impacts people and how they work; businesses and how they organize themselves to do great work; and at the same time how to minimize carbon imprint on the environment. His primary focus is having a strategic impact within a larger mission. Key Takeaways from this Episode: ·       Every decision needs to be made in its own context.  · Think of everything you do as having an impact. Everything you do think about how you're going to leave the world in a better place than you found it. · Understand the interrelationship of everything you do and how it impacts each other. · It doesn't matter what it looks like, what matters is that you're continually exploring. · Create a culture of feedback by cultivating a real and vibrant dialogue with your team, with your clients. · Using drawing as a problem-solving technique. · Be flexible and open to new ideas, don't restrict your thinking. · You don't have to be like everybody else; you can be different and still find your way in the world and do great work.    Resources · Open Architecture: Guy Geier at TEDxTimesSquare · Eero Saarinen, a Finnish-American architect and industrial designer To learn more about my work in executive coaching, leadership development and team effectiveness check out my website, connect with me on LinkedIn or email me at winnie@winnifred.org.   Reach out and tell me what was helpful about today's episode or any suggestions you have for my show. Please leave a review and tell someone else about this show; look below for some instructions on how to leave a review on Apple Podcasts. I look forward to sharing another transformative conversation with you next week! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ How to leave a rating or review in Apple Podcasts (on an iOS device) 1. Open the Podcasts app. 2. Choose “Search” from the bottom row of icons and enter the name of the show (i.e., “Transformative Leadership Conversations”) into the search field 3. Select the show under Shows (not under Episodes) 4. Scroll down past the first few episodes until you see Ratings & Reviews 5. Click “Write a Review” underneath the displayed reviews from other listeners. You'll then have the option to rate us on a 5-star scale, and write a review if you choose (you can rate without writing, if you'd prefer)

Welcome back Wanderers! Have you ever heard of the man that chased the frogs or grasshoppers out out Finland to save the grape crop? Me either! In todays episode Kendra teaches us all about one of her favorite Finnish American holidays and the man / legend behind it !We would love to hear from you!Follow us on Instagram! @foolishwandererspodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/foolishwandererspodcast/Subscribe to our Youtube: Foolish Wanderers Podcast https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwnmv7ddZw4g4KgCw9viNsgEmail us at: fwplisteners@gmail.comIntro and Outro song bites:Song- "Good Times" - Nicolai HeidlasVoice- Special thank you to Katrina's brother!

Finnish-American student Patrick Tulley, talks to Sophia about finding somewhere for his roots to settle, not being able to see family (thanks COVID), and why Finland is awesome. Check out Episode 2 to hear Patrick's sister, Emma, talk about TCK life from her perspective. Thanks to Adaora for graphics and Aral (www.aralbar.com) for sound help. Follow us on Instagram:@floaters_podcast@patpackerman@adaorasoludo Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You may remember Matti, a Finnish-American from last week’s episode, and his tales of service in the Finnish Defense Forces. This week, we continue our conversation with a preview of Matti’s forthcoming book, 347 Mornings. At Mastering Finland, we are big believers in the power of stories to help people overcome difficulties and face tough challenges - we are often inspired by our guests’ stories and by the stories our listeners share. That is why we are so excited about Matti’s book, in which he recounts and reflects on his experience serving in the Finnish Defense Forces. By sharing his story, Matti hopes to make the path a little easier for those who come after him. To hear about Matti’s writing process, and for a discussion of the practical and societal benefits of Finland’s conscription system, give episode 37 a listen. Also, be sure to check out our new website, linked below. Links: Matti's Startup Episode 36 - Matthew's Story & Military Service During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Joining Petra in this episode is a Finnish-American named Matthew (or in Finnish Matti) who moved from New Jersey to Finland in 2019. Matti received Finnish citizenship through his grandmother’s descent when he was a child, and moved to Finland in 2019 to complete a year of military service. During this time, Matti learned more about his own leadership abilities and his family’s culture. His unconventional time in the military was transformed when the COVID-19 pandemic began, complicating the normally by-the-book operations of the Finnish military. To hear more about Matti’s time in the army, give this episode a listen. Be sure to check out the links section below for more information about the Finnish military. Tune in next week to hear more about Matti’s life in Finland, and for a sneak peek at his recent book! Links: Finnish Defence Forces Conscription Information Training and Career Opportunities in the Finnish Defence Forces Coronavirus FAQ For Finnish Defence Forces

In Episode 10 we bring season 1 to a close with my guest Antony Hamalainen. Antony is Finnish/American we talk about his new single luminescent in the band meridian dawn, how music has affected the way he sees the world we live in, his lineage and more! Thank you for all the support in season 1 Season 2 is coming soon!

Paris Marx is joined by Ilari Kaila to talk about Elon Musk's latest unhinged tweeting episode, his self-serving calls to end COVID-19 lockdowns, and how the outlandish promises he makes and stories he makes result in a cult-like devotion by those who follow him.Ilari Kaila is a Finnish-American writer and Composer-in-Residence at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. His work has been published by Aeon Magazine, Jacobin Magazine, Muftah Magazine, the Finnish Broadcasting Company, and others. Read his blog post about how Elon Musk is a cult leader at LimitedHangoutBlog.com and follow him on Twitter as @IlariKaila.Tech Won't Save Us offers a critical perspective on tech, its worldview, and wider society with the goal of inspiring people to demand better tech and a better world. Follow the podcast (@techwontsaveus) and host Paris Marx (@parismarx) on Twitter.Support the show (https://patreon.com/techwontsaveus)

Korean adoptee Wayne Kangas, 34, grew up in a small town in remote and rural northern Minnesota. He spent his childhood trying to fit in -- by excelling in sports and trying not to draw too much attention to himself academically. Kangas got a chance to experience Korea right before graduating from college more than 10 years ago and how he found a family there that helped root him to his native country. But it was to northern MInnesota and his Finnish-American family where Kangas would return and raise a family of his own. 

FinnFest USA is an annual festival full of great food, folk dances, seminars and culture, all celebrating the Finnish American diaspora. On this first episode of the 2020, Suomi-Finland Podcast gives you small samples of the festival atmosphere from Detroit. You'll also learn more about a Finnish American musician called Steve Solkela, who shares his thoughts on his heritage. FinnFest USA website: https://finnfest.us/ Steve Solkela's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8LLXUUoywviSaM6S3svm6g/videos Steve Solkela's Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/SteveSolkela/ Iron Ore video: https://www.facebook.com/steven.solkela/videos/2078784908799558/

Ron Riekki and I had a great conversation about his work, his life, and our common experiences.  He is a Saami, Karelian, Finn, and Greek writer with many writing credits. He's studied with Anne Beattie, John Casey, Jayne Anne Phillips, Anselm Hollo, and Stuart Dybek, to name a few! He also hung out with actor Sean Penn! Do give a listen and learn about this fascinating writer! http://yourartsygirlpodcast.com/episodes https://rariekki.webs.com/ You can order "Posttraumatic" here: https://www.spdbooks.org/Products/9781732336162/posttraumatic-a-memoir.aspx You can order "My Ancestors Are Reindeer Hers and I am Melting in Extinction" here: https://www.amazon.com/Ancestors-Reindeer-Herders-Melting-Extinction/dp/1627202102 "In My Ancestors are Reindeer Herders and I am Melting in Extinction, Ron Riekki presents a collection of non-fiction, short stories, and poetry about the Karelian- and Saami-American experience. In true nomadic fashion, his writing takes the reader to Kuusamo, Utah, Berkeley, the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, Lake Mohave, Yosemite, Karelia, and a hazmat facility where all the animals on site have been forgotten. A mix of Anselm Hollo, Gregory Orr, Eric Torgersen, and Nils-Aslak Valkeapää, Riekki’s writing forces the Saami-American voice to be heard, a voice that some might not even realize exists. It does. Furiously." You can order "Undocumented: Great Lakes Poets Laureate on Social Justice" here:  https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1611863082/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i0 You can order "The Many Lives of the Evil Dead" here: https://mcfarlandbooks.com/product/the-many-lives-of-the-evil-dead/ Bio:  Ron Riekki is a poet and award-winning screenwriter. He is the author of My Ancestors are Reindeer Herders and I Am Melting In Extinction: Saami-American Non-Fiction, Fiction, and Poetry, U.P.: A Novel, and Posttraumatic: A Memoir. He edited five anthologies: The Way North (Michigan Notable Book), And Here: 100 Years of Upper Peninsula Writing, 1917–2017, Here: Women Writing on Michigan's Upper Peninsula (Independent Publisher Book Award), Undocumented: Great Lakes Poets Laureate on Social Justice, and The Many Lives of The Evil Dead: Essays on the Cult Film Franchise. He's published his writing in The Threepenny Review, Bellevue Literary Review, Wigleaf, Spillway, Poetry Northwest, and many other literary journals. Riekki is Saami-American, Karelian-American, and Finnish-American. If he ever got a tattoo, it'd say Sisu. His home is the north. The far north. No, farther than that.

By Davy Crockett  Johnny Salo, of Passaic, New Jersey, was the greatest American ultrarunner of the first half of the 1900s. This is part two of the story of his amazing life and the story of the 1929 "Bunion Derby." If you haven’t already, go read Part One, Johnny Salo - 1928 Bunion Derby which highlights Salo’s rise to running fame when he placed second in the 1928 race across America in the “Bunion Derby.”  In this concluding article, Salo’s fame grows even more when he ran in the 1929 Bunion Derby with perhaps one of the most exciting finishes in ultrarunning history. But sadly, his amazing running career soon was cut short by tragedy. You may want to find a tissue for the end of this story. This article attempts to celebrates the amazing accomplishments and impactful life of Johnny Salo. Once a huge hero, he has now been forgotten, even by his hometown of Passaic, New Jersey, and needs to be remembered again. Plans for 1929 Bunion Derby By Feb 1929, Charles C. Pyle (1882 – 1939), known as “Cash and Carry Pyle” was at it again, promoting an upcoming 1929 “International Continental footrace” (Bunion Derby) that this time would go from New York to Los Angeles with a more southern route. He traveled in his huge bus around to cities to get contract agreements signed for stopping points. In March, Salo announced locally his intention to get an unpaid leave from the Passaic, New Jersey police force to run in the 1929 Bunion Derby. An editorial in his hometown newspaper thought the idea was terrible. “For a long time after his return he was not altogether a well man Salo shouldn’t think of going into another such nerve-wrecking, body-breaking test of endurance. For his own sake and his family’s, he should to be dissuaded from making this next race. His sturdy physique, weakened by the last effort could be shattered in the next.” Andy Payne By late March, 81 runners from 14 countries had gathered at Pyle’s training camp on Long Island preparing for race day. They all sought to win the $25,000 first place prize or at least finish in the top fifteen to get a piece of the total $60,000 pot. About 30 of the 1928 Bunion Derby runners returned to run again. The 1928 winner, Andy Payne wouldn’t try to defend his title. “The Oklahoma farm boy, now quite wealthy through the purchase of coal and oil land, will go along as a helper.” He would be Pyle’s, public figure head, be a featured attraction at Pyle’s nightly side-show, and would also act as the “chief patrolman” during the daily runs, aiding runners and crews. The Start Crowds at the start at Columbus Circle Start area jammed The 1929 Bunion Derby began on March 31, 1929. An estimated 50,000 people jammed Columbus Circle in New York City for the send-off. Steve O’Neill, football star of the New York Giants pulled the trigger of the starting gun. The runners first ran 2.5 miles to board an electric ferry on 23rd street (Pier 63) to cross the Hudson River. Running to the ferry About 500,000 people lined the route to Elizabeth, New Jersey, the first stopping point. Police in Elizabeth enforced its Sunday “blue laws” and refused to let Pyle put up his evening side show. The start from the ferry in New Jersey Salo unfortunately became ill early because of the heat, so he took it easy on that first day. But all along the way, he was the center of attention among the fans. Many would ask, “where is Salo?” He ran along in his same usual stride. A Passaic motorcycle cop, Michael Palko (1897-1975), opened up a running lane ahead as they entered Elizabeth, New Jersey where Salo finished in 10th place for the first day. Salo (107) running on the first day William “Bill” Wiklund (1907-1980), his trainer, and Salo's wife Amelia, who was also part of his crew driving along, helped him the best they could to overcome his stomach trouble. Wiklund, also Finnish-American, had been the captain of the champion Passaic High cross country track ...

By Davy Crockett  Both a podcast episode and a full article Johnny Salo was perhaps the greatest American ultrarunner of the late 1920s. Ultrarunning historian, Andy Milroy, rated him as the top American ultrarunner of the first half of the 1900s. His career was cut short due to tragedy, but during the years 1928-1930 there was no one better or faster. His story is a “rags to riches” tale as he sprang onto the national scene practically overnight. He was the most popular and most successful runner in C. C. Pyle’s historic transcontinental races of 1928-29.  He and other fellow Finnish-American long-distance runners of that time were greatly talented and were able to dominate at many distances. Today, few know of the name of Johnny Salo of Passaic, New Jersey. His story needs to be told. In telling his story, I will also tell the story of the very famous races across America that were nicknamed the “Bunion Derbies.” Several fine books have been written about this famed race held for two years, that attracted the greatest ultrarunners in the world. I won’t try to duplicate all the details of those races but will tell that story from the perspective of its greatest ultra-distance runner, Johnny Salo. The primary source used are the daily updates published in Salo's hometown newspaper. The is the first of two articles about Salo and the Bunion Derbies.  Immigrant living in New York City Salo's application for U.S. citizenship John “Johnny” Salo was born May 25, 1893 in Wiborg, Finland. His original Finnish name was Johannes Nakka. Johnny became a sailor during his teen years. He first visited America in 1908 at the age of 15, loved the country and felt the desire to someday live there, and leave his homeland that at that time was under Russian control Running was a part of the lives of many Finns. At the age of 16, Salo was said to be Finland’s top amateur cross-country runner. In 1911 at the age of 18,  he immigrated to the United States to Gulfport, Mississippi, through Antwerp, Belgium. He came over on the ship ”Cis” as a member of the crew of that ship. In 1914, living in New York City, he started to apply for United States citizenship but it wasn’t granted at that time. He worked for the United States Shipping Board, working himself up to the first officer. Salo in the merchant marines As World War I broke out he enlisted into the service along with about 500,000 other immigrants with the hope of receiving citizenship later. Johnny joined the Merchant Marines and served a three-year tour of duty on an emergency fleet based out of Staten Island, New York. He worked his way up through the ranks and achieved the officer rank of Ensign. During the war, he made ten trips on convoys across the dangerous waters of the Atlantic, that were infested by submarines. In 1917, at Brooklyn, he was injured in a scary trolley crash. The car carrying about 50 people  was being pulled up a hill on 39th street in Brooklyn when the coupling broke and it slid down the grade. The motorman tried fruitlessly to reverse power and then leaped into the street. The trolley car crashed into a car with passengers. Salo along with 19 others were injured and treated. Salo had other poor luck living in the city. One day  he was assaulted as he was coming up the stairs out of a subway. “The assailant inflicted lacerations and contusions on Salo’s head and face.” In 1917, Salo married Amelia Hoveland (1894-1956), his boyhood sweetheart also from Finland. They soon had a son Leo John Salo (1918-1970) and a daughter Helen (1920-1992). World War I ended in 1918 but Salo continued to work on ships. In August 1919, Salo was on an American steamer, Englewood, with 47 seamen bound for Rotterdam. As it was near the North Sea on the Thames River, it struck a mine. They radioed for help and tugs came in time for the rescue and the ship did not sink. In 1922 Salo was finally granted U.S. citizenship. He was among 192,

Did you know that the first baby incubator, keskoskaappi, in Finland was made possible thanks to the funds raised by a Finnish American ladies association? On our 3rd episode of the Suomi–Finland Podcast, you'll get an in-depth look into this now 70-year old Finnish American charity, called Finn Spark (Kipinä-Kerho).  "The mission of Finn Spark, Inc. (Kipinä-Kerho) is to engage in charitable, educational, and cultural activities; to raise funds to benefit the elderly and children's causes, and to give scholarships to educational and cultural institutions in Finland and in the United States." Finn Spark's President Kaija Barlow Dallessandro and Anna Hjelmroos sat down with the Embassy of Finland's Communications Coordinator Satu Järveläinen to share their association's history. Migration Institute of Finland's Senior Research Fellow Miika Tervonen gave his quick comments too, you'll hear more of him in our future episodes. Read more about Finn Spark: https://finnspark.wildapricot.org/ Thank you to Finn Spark for granting us permission to use this archive clip of the Finnish Christmas Bazaar in the episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CZY3a71_YUg&t=18s

The Library of Congress has a great collection of Finnish items, everything from antique maps to modern and historical books, songs, newspapers and beyond. Reference Specialist Ms. Taru Spiegel helps all Finland enthusiasts to find what they need from the archives. In this episode of Suomi–Finland Podcast, we'll take a brief look at what stories some of these materials reveal to us about the past lives of the Finnish American community here in the US. Additional information Link to the Library of Congress article mentioned in the podcast: The Finns in America https://www.loc.gov/rr/european/FinnsAmer/finchro.html "This presentation provides information about immigration from Finland to the United States, and about the activities of Finnish-American immigrants in the United States from the 17th to the 20th centuries. Information is contained in a chronology and selected bibliography." Book: Gawboy, C. (2002)In With the Finn Crowd North Star Press of St. Cloud, Inc. ISBN: 0-87839-190-8 Finland collection's archive clips: Cowell, S. R. (1939) Lauvantai ilta = Saturday night. [Audio] Retrieved from the Library of Congress, https://www.loc.gov/item/2017701826/. Kallio, K. & Lomax, A. (1938) Kuule sinä Hiltu kun laulelen = Hiltu When I am Singing. Newberry, MI. [Audio] Retrieved from the Library of Congress, https://www.loc.gov/item/afc1939007_afs02335a/. Cowell, S. R. (1939) Rekilaulu = Sleigh song. [Audio] Retrieved from the Library of Congress, https://www.loc.gov/item/2017701828/. Cowell, S. R. (1939) Vaka vanha Vainamoinen = Steady old Vainamoinen. [Audio] Retrieved from the Library of Congress, https://www.loc.gov/item/2017701839/. Cowell, S. R. (1939) Isontalon Antti = Andew Isontalon. [Audio] Retrieved from the Library of Congress, https://www.loc.gov/item/2017701829/. ---- In May 2019, we're celebrating the centennial of Finland-U.S. diplomatic relations. In honor of this continued friendship, the Washington D.C. based Embassy of Finland's communication team's Satu Järveläinen highlights all things Finnish American in a new Suomi-Finland Podcast series.

How does a young Finnish American man, who grew up in California, end up as a conscript for the Finnish Defence Forces? In this episode, we meet Jonathan Lindborg, who signed up for the military in Finland. General conscription guarantees Finland's military security. All Finnish men between the ages of 18 and 60 are liable for military service. Women can apply for voluntary military service. All men must either do military service or non-military service. Read more here: https://puolustusvoimat.fi/en/conscription Brigadier General Pekka Toveri shares elements of the defense cooperation between the United States and Finland on a general level. ---- In May 2019, we're celebrating the centennial of Finland-U.S. diplomatic relations. In honor of this continued friendship, the Washington D.C. based Embassy of Finland's communication team's Satu Järveläinen highlights all things Finnish American in a new Suomi-Finland Podcast series. Host: Satu Järveläinen, Communications Coordinator, Embassy of Finland in Washington D.C. Interviewees: Jonathan Lindborg, Conscript at the Guard Jaeger Regiment, a Finnish Army unit located in Santahamina, Helsinki. Pekka Toveri, Brigadier General, Defence, Military, Naval and Air Attaché, in Washington D.C.

Tero Isokauppila is the Founder and President of Four Sigmatic, a Finnish-American superfood expert and 13th generation farmer who grew up foraging mushrooms and is now bringing their adaptogenic magic to everyone. Mushrooms are among the most studied things in the world – and from every breath you take, to your favorite fermented beverage, to the pharmaceuticals that save our lives, mushrooms play a silent but vital role in our daily lives.   The conversation is so often impenetrably scientific or insanely vague that it’s laughable, so today, we get to the root (or mycelium) of things and figure out what’s up with these ancient but transformative gifts from nature... What we should all know about non-psychedelic mushrooms, beyond the ones you might find on a pizza What an adaptogen is and how it helps your body The non-Anglo Saxon history of mushroom consumption Why Anglo Saxon culture (might have) lost their connection to mushrooms Men hating on women’s skills The difference between psychedelic and non-psychedelic mushrooms (and the first time we took mushrooms) Beer, wine, cheese, and other things that require mushrooms The pharmaceutical industry of sickness Achieving peak performance How the Chinese running team won a 1993 world championship by eating Cordyceps Making tasty drinks with mushrooms that replace coffee, but still give you energy (and more sustainable energy) How Four Sigmatic is approaching education Sitting in the company of a direct descendant of Santa Clause Tero’s new book, Santa Sold Shrooms   Resources: Learn more: teroisokauppila.com | foursigmatic.com Follow Tero on IG: @iamtero Follow Four Sigmatic on IG: @foursigmatic   Read: Santa Sold Shrooms by Tero Isokauppila Read: Healing Mushrooms by Tero Isokauppila   We’re having way more messages than we used to – and you can too! Zeel is this genius on-demand service connects you with a professional massage therapist in as little as an hour. It’s hard to take the time out of your day to go visit a spa and get a massage, but now you can schedule a massage with a professional masseuse whenever you want, in your own home! Get $20 off your first Zeel massage using code “HTWzeel” at zeel.com or using the app.

Tero Isokauppila (IG: @iamtero) is the founder of Four Sigmatic, a nature-centric Finnish-American company specializing in functional mushrooms, superfoods, and adaptogens. He's the author of Healing Mushrooms and Santa Sold Shrooms. Tero was born in Finland and was the 13th generation to grew up on the family farm. There, he foraged for mushrooms and other wild foods while learning about nature at an early age. Tero has a strong personal interest in health and wellness, which includes activities like making raw chocolate and practicing yin yoga. He’s taken up a unique practice of napping on a nail mat, which is a modern form of acupressure and helps to energize his busy life. In this episode, we discuss: The true story behind Christmas The connection between winter solstice and Christmas Santa was a Sami shaman Sami traditions vs. current traditions What is amanita muscaria? Mushrooms & vitamin D How Santa went down the "chimney" Tripping off yellow snow Psychedelics can be healing Beneficial Sami traditions Immune stimulants vs. adaptogens The power of chaga Tero’s approach to goal setting Capture the moment Show sponsors: Four Sigmatic

Visiting artist Tia Keo dropped by Finlandia Fridays this week to talk about her work in the 28th Annual Finnish Contemporary Artist Series. Keo’s father David Salmela was the 16th artist in the series, making it the first time two family members have been showcased in the series. For full show notes visit finlandia.edu/fridays

So happy you’re here to join me for this podcast episode with Nikko Karki of Indo Yachts. Karki is a fount of knowledge in the Indonesia region – destinations, yachts, hidden gems, he’s got it all! Nikko onboard Dunia Baru Listen in to learn more about: What brought the Finnish American to Indonesia – and [...] Read More... The post Nikko Karki and Indo Yachts Podcast appeared first on OceanScapeYachts.

Finnish-American singer/songwriter Janita (pronounced "YAH-nee-tuh") moved to Brooklyn at the tender age of 17, but not before setting her homeland afire as a highly popular singer and actor. Since then she's released several albums, including a stint on Sony, that have seen her style evolve from the very poppy to the evolved Didn't You, My Dear? Janita's just-released third American album is a lyrically honest and musically haunting statement from a talent crafting music on her own terms. In addition to performing music, she's also an activist for musicians receiving adequate payment for radio airplay; since early 2014 she's represented the grassroots #IRespectMusic campaign. Visit Janita Online: www.janita.com   Talk Music Talk Playlist/032: The Portable Meshell This week's Spotfiy playlist was inspired by a major influence of Janita: Meshell Ndegeocello. A conversation with the fiercely eclectic artist cemented Janita's decision to follow her own musical path. The Portable Meshell is evidence of an artist fully comfortable in basically in genre. 25 songs covering her entire career, this is a playlist for the adventurous music lover. Dig deep. Enjoy!                                                                                          http://open.spotify.com/user/therattlecat/playlist/3r26Tu7wrgE4EE3SA0jt9P   Subscribe to TMT on iTunes: http://bit.ly/TalkMusicTalk Or Stitcher Radio: http://bit.ly/TMTStitcher Or TuneIn Radio: http://bit.ly/TMTtunein If you enjoy the podcast, please take a moment to leave a review and/or rating.It Reviews and ratings help to improve TMT rankings and spread the word. Thanks!   "Liz (The Talk Music Talk Theme)"-FULL VERSION Written and Composed on an iPad by boice. https://soundcloud.com/thisisboice/liz-talk-music-talk-theme   Check out my two albums of music, How To Be An Adult and Get Me Audio, Vol. 1, on Soundcloud: http://www.soundcloud.com/thisisboice