Podcasts about Iceland

Journey to Húsavík with me today… A place where trolls turned to stone, a ghost called Lalli haunted priests, and a strongman battled giants in Iceland's eerie north. Like what you hear?  Give us 5 Stars!  And follow for more... Checkout our website: Eerie Iceland  Follow us on: Instagram  Find our page on: Facebook  Email us: hello@eerieiceland.com Sources & Extras: Source 1 Source 2 Source 3 Episode & Editing By: Ann Irene Peters (Iceland Wedding Planner)

A fascinating story of how three musicians, who escaped the Nazis, inspired Iceland's modern classical music. In Iceland in the 1930s, classical music was only beginning to be seriously practiced, at the same time when musicians of Jewish heritage were fleeing Nazi Germany and Austria. Despite the country's strict immigration policy, three outstanding young musicians were allowed to settle there: Robert Abraham, Heinz Edelstein, and Victor Urbancic. Their influence on Iceland's music scene as conductors, instrumentalists, teachers, and scholars proved invaluable. In Music at World's End: Three Exiled Musicians from Nazi Germany and Austria and Their Contribution to Music in Iceland (SUNY Press, 2025) the first in-depth study of the lives and careers of these three musicians, musicologist Árni Ingólfsson examines their formative years in Germany and Austria, their dramatic escapes from the Nazi regime, and their triumphs and frustrating setbacks in their new homeland, a country in which Jews were virtually unknown. This fascinating case study is a valuable addition to studies of musical exile during World War II and beyond. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/jewish-studies

A fascinating story of how three musicians, who escaped the Nazis, inspired Iceland's modern classical music. In Iceland in the 1930s, classical music was only beginning to be seriously practiced, at the same time when musicians of Jewish heritage were fleeing Nazi Germany and Austria. Despite the country's strict immigration policy, three outstanding young musicians were allowed to settle there: Robert Abraham, Heinz Edelstein, and Victor Urbancic. Their influence on Iceland's music scene as conductors, instrumentalists, teachers, and scholars proved invaluable. In Music at World's End: Three Exiled Musicians from Nazi Germany and Austria and Their Contribution to Music in Iceland (SUNY Press, 2025) the first in-depth study of the lives and careers of these three musicians, musicologist Árni Ingólfsson examines their formative years in Germany and Austria, their dramatic escapes from the Nazi regime, and their triumphs and frustrating setbacks in their new homeland, a country in which Jews were virtually unknown. This fascinating case study is a valuable addition to studies of musical exile during World War II and beyond. 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

A fascinating story of how three musicians, who escaped the Nazis, inspired Iceland's modern classical music. In Iceland in the 1930s, classical music was only beginning to be seriously practiced, at the same time when musicians of Jewish heritage were fleeing Nazi Germany and Austria. Despite the country's strict immigration policy, three outstanding young musicians were allowed to settle there: Robert Abraham, Heinz Edelstein, and Victor Urbancic. Their influence on Iceland's music scene as conductors, instrumentalists, teachers, and scholars proved invaluable. In Music at World's End: Three Exiled Musicians from Nazi Germany and Austria and Their Contribution to Music in Iceland (SUNY Press, 2025) the first in-depth study of the lives and careers of these three musicians, musicologist Árni Ingólfsson examines their formative years in Germany and Austria, their dramatic escapes from the Nazi regime, and their triumphs and frustrating setbacks in their new homeland, a country in which Jews were virtually unknown. This fascinating case study is a valuable addition to studies of musical exile during World War II and beyond. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/biography

A fascinating story of how three musicians, who escaped the Nazis, inspired Iceland's modern classical music. In Iceland in the 1930s, classical music was only beginning to be seriously practiced, at the same time when musicians of Jewish heritage were fleeing Nazi Germany and Austria. Despite the country's strict immigration policy, three outstanding young musicians were allowed to settle there: Robert Abraham, Heinz Edelstein, and Victor Urbancic. Their influence on Iceland's music scene as conductors, instrumentalists, teachers, and scholars proved invaluable. In Music at World's End: Three Exiled Musicians from Nazi Germany and Austria and Their Contribution to Music in Iceland (SUNY Press, 2025) the first in-depth study of the lives and careers of these three musicians, musicologist Árni Ingólfsson examines their formative years in Germany and Austria, their dramatic escapes from the Nazi regime, and their triumphs and frustrating setbacks in their new homeland, a country in which Jews were virtually unknown. This fascinating case study is a valuable addition to studies of musical exile during World War II and beyond. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/music

Why are horses so big? Why do horses have tails and manes? How do their legs move? Are their bones in their hooves? What do they eat and how do they run and jump? We tackle those questions and more in this episode all about horses. We'll also learn a little bit more about the unique horses in Iceland, where there's a strict ban on horses coming in from other countries. But Why visited riding instructor Sonja Noack at Hestasnild, a riding school in Iceland, to get answers to all your equine questions.Download our learning guides: PDF | Google Slide | Transcript

Cortney is the visionary behind the Glōw Up Universe — a multi-dimensional, multi-passionate solopreneur on a mission to light up the world by helping women ignite the fire within. With over 21 years in wellness, yoga, and self development, she's guided thousands of women to reconnect with their bodies, transform their lives, and reclaim their radiance. A living, breathing example of personal transformation, Cortney created the 30 Day Glōw Up using the exact system that helped her reignite her own sparkle. What began as a coaching program has since evolved into a full-blown universe — featuring the Glōw Up app (packed with resources, tools, inspiration, live coaching, and a vibrant social feed), Illuminations to shift your energy and elevate your mindset, transformational Glōw Up Retreats around the world, the Glōw Up Membership (join the high vibe community on the app & receive ongoing support, connection, and weekly content drops), & some seriously exciting surprises coming soon. With her down-to-earth vibe, deep expertise in yoga, energetics, embodiment, and an unapologetic passion for helping women thrive, Cortney is here to help you feel vibrant, aligned, and wildly alive. If you're ready to glōw up your life — Cortney's your girl.

Des passagers ont filmé des coulées de lave et de la fumée alors que leur avion survolait un volcan sur la péninsule de Reykjanes, en Islande. Traduction:Passengers have filmed lava floes and smoke as their plane passed over a volcano on Iceland's Reykjanes Peninsula. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send us a textA rainy Boston morning set the scene, but the real weather shift happens in the story: an English major boards her first commercial flight to Alaska at 19, discovers how far a duffel and a daring heart can go, and eventually returns to writing through the heat of a private kitchen. We trace Melanie's winding path from private chef to freelance food-and-travel journalist, and how curiosity—not credentials—became the map legend for every bold turn.We dig into the messy art of pitching that school didn't teach well enough, why perfection slowed her down, and how a personal touch can cut through a crowded inbox. Then the narrative dives—literally—into the Galápagos, where a sea lion taught her the power of attention and play, and resurfaces in Iceland with fermented shark, sheep-dung–smoked whiskey, and the kind of hospitality that sticks. Along the way, we unpack travel trends with substance: detours that counter overtourism without diluting wonder, a resurgence of first-person narratives that invite empathy, and multigenerational trips that strengthen family bonds through shared discovery.Closer to home, Melanie opens a notebook of Boston recommendations that skip the obvious, from a lingering tapa night in the Seaport to a moody Beacon Hill hideaway, thermal cycling sessions in Revere, Mass Audubon's overlooked greenways, and a Woburn spot hosting a chestnut festival and a $22 three-course lunch. She shares what she seeks on hosted trips, why perseverance is the freelancer's quiet superpower, and the one dream that keeps resurfacing: flying a fighter jet. If you care about travel that feels honest, food that carries culture and pitching that respects people, you'll find tools, stories and surprises you can use. Enjoy the journey, then tap follow, share with a curious friend, and leave a quick review to help more listeners find us.Connect with Melanie at LinkedIN, Instagram or website. 

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Des passagers ont filmé des coulées de lave et de la fumée alors que leur avion survolait un volcan sur la péninsule de Reykjanes, en Islande. Traduction:Passengers have filmed lava floes and smoke as their plane passed over a volcano on Iceland's Reykjanes Peninsula. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

HEADLINE: Defining Vikings and Early Expansion BOOK TITLE: American Vikings: How the Norse Sailed into the Lands and Imaginations of America AUTHOR: Martyn Whittock 100 WORD SUMMARY: The book discusses the Norse expansion ("Viking" being an activity, not a societal label) that began sweeping across Europe and the British Isles in the late 8th century. Key drivers of this extraordinary diaspora included population growth, pushback against the Christian Frankish Empire, and, most notably, the disruption of the Islamic silver trade from Baghdad, which funded Scandinavia's gift-giving economy. This silver shortage forced the Norse to raid monasteries and coastal settlements for precious metals. The westward movement extended to the British Isles, Iceland (settled 870s), and eventually Greenland (10th century) as the Norse continued their exploration.

The discussion focuses on Norse mythology, noting that main written sources, such as Snorri Sturluson's Prose Edda and the Poetic Edda, were recorded in 13th-century Iceland, post-conversion to Christianity, necessitating caution in interpretation. The creation story involves the eternal void (Ginnungagap) meeting the fire world (Muspelheim) and the ice world (Niflheim), from which the primordial ice giant Ymir formed. The end of the world is Ragnarök, where the fire giant Surtr destroys the world and Loki sails the ship Naglfar, made from the nails of dead people. Snorri Sturluson, a major figure in this era, was murdered in his own basement around the 13th century on the orders of the Norwegian king during a time of civil war in Iceland.

The final ending discussed is the slow demise of the Norsesettlement in Greenland, settled by Erik the Red around 985 AD. Herjolfsnes, one of the last settled places, provides poignant evidence from its graveyard. Due to permafrost, the coarse, mended woolen clothes (vaðmál) of the last generations, dating up to the early 15th century, were preserved. These garments reveal the increasing isolation and poverty of the inhabitants as climate conditions worsened. The ultimate mystery remains what happened to the very last people after the final burials. The final surviving reports from Greenland via Iceland are a 1407 witch burning (of a man seduced by witchcraft) and a 1408 wedding.

Barraclough describes the lava cave Surtshellir in Iceland, named after the fire giant Surtr, where new archaeological evidence has been found. Deep within the cave, a man-made wall and a stone outline shaped like a boat were discovered. Inside the boat, offerings associated with fire and burning (ornaments, jasper, burnt bones) were left, suggesting efforts to placate the fire being dwelling further inside the lava field, possibly after the major volcanic eruption around 900 AD. After Iceland officially converted to Christianity around 1000 AD, a final offering—a metal cross—was left in the cave, marking the transition away from this pagan ritual.

Relax with this calm bedtime reading designed to ease insomnia and help you sleep. Drift off as you explore the serene landscapes and fascinating history of Iceland in this soothing episode. You'll learn about the island's volcanic origins, Nordic heritage, and modern culture, all at a gentle pace perfect for winding down. Benjamin's peaceful voice guides you through the facts—no whispering, no hypnosis—just calm, educational storytelling to help you manage stress, anxiety, or sleeplessness. Press play and settle in for a restful journey through Iceland. Happy sleeping! Read with permission from Iceland, Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iceland), licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

450 - Discover Adventures by Disney Beyond America: Your Ultimate Guide to European, Asian & African Disney Adventures Join us for Adventures by Disney with Hugh!  Sept 13, 2026 Plan a Vacation Join hosts Rob & Kerri Stuart in this milestone 450th episode as they unlock the secrets of Adventures by Disney's incredible international destinations! This comprehensive Disney travel guide covers 41 amazing Adventures by Disney trips across Europe, Asia, and Africa that most Disney fans have never heard of. What You'll Learn in This Episode:

Brian and Helen Russell sail an aluminum Dudley Dix 43 that Brian built. This past summer, they sailed the Viking Route from London to Halifax, Nova Scotia via the Scilly Isles, Scotland, The Faroes, Iceland, Greenland, Labrador, and Newfoundland.  We talk about all the places they visited, the pasages in between, the wildlife, difficult situations, sea ice, icebergs, radar, broaching, autopilots, foulweather gear, weather forecasting, making friends while cruising, the benefits of a cockpit enclosure, and more. Photos and links are on the podcast shownotes page Support the show through Patreon List your sailboat for sale at sailboatsforsale.com Shop tankless dive systems at diveblu3.com

Dr. Hagen and I have been friends for many years, and have worked farrier clinics and conferences together in Germany, Israel and now Iceland.  She is a brilliant mind in the farrier and veterinarian community with a lot of insights and knowledge about the horse, and in particular, its feet.  Her research has given our trade a lot of information.  We get to sit down behind the scenes of the Icelandic Farrier Conference and you are invited to the conversation.  We are cleared for takeoff.

Send us a textOskar Logi of Icelandic rock trio The Vintage Caravan joins us to discuss their fifth studio album, Portals. Known for carrying the torch of classic rock while giving it a modern edge, the band continues to evolve with each release. We reflect on the early days of The Vintage Caravan, their rise from Iceland's underground scene, and the exciting addition of Opeth's Mikael Åkerfeldt, who makes a special guest appearance on one of the album's tracks. With their last album, Monuments having charted and raised the bar for the band, we also ask Oskar if he feels any pressure moving forward as Portals marks another milestone in their career. In short, creating new music is second nature for this talented human being. This marks Oskar's 2nd appearnce on IUF, and we had plenty and then some to catch up on.Tune in to this episode now, and be sure to buy and stream Portals, out now worldwide via Napalm Records.Stay connected with The Vintage Caravan, visit: https://www.thevintagecaravan.eu/, https://www.instagram.com/thevintagecaravan/ and https://www.facebook.com/vintagecaravan/Stay connected with IUF, visit: https://interviewunderfire.com/

In this chilling Icelandic folktale, a boy too fearless for his own good stumbles into haunted churches, wrestles with a giant ghost, and discovers the dark secrets of cave-dwellers who toy with death. But is his lack of fear truly strength or something far more dangerous? Like what you hear?  Give us 5 Stars!  And follow for more... Checkout our website: Eerie Iceland  Follow us on: Instagram  Find our page on: Facebook  Email us: hello@eerieiceland.com Sources & Extras: Source Episode & Editing By: Ann Irene Peters (Iceland Wedding Planner)

Can New Zealand turn its bold aquaculture growth plan into a $3 billion industry by 2035? In this episode, we dig into the numbers behind the country's strategy, from premium salmon and mussel exports to the risks of offshore expansion, and look at the political and regulatory roadblocks that could derail momentum. Drawing lessons from Norway, Canada, and Iceland, we explore what it takes for a nation to scale aquaculture without repeating the same missteps. For more aquaculture insights head to our Fish n' Bits blog.

UNESCO has designated 26 new biosphere reserves in 21 countries, including two in China, bringing the world network of biosphere reserves to 785 sites across 142 countries, the organization announced Saturday.联合国教科文组织于周六宣布，在21个国家新指定26处生物圈保护区，其中包括中国的两处。至此，全球生物圈保护区网络已覆盖142个国家，共计785处保护区。The new Chinese sites are the Daqingshan Biosphere Reserve in Inner Mongolia autonomous region and the Zhouzhi Biosphere Reserve in Shanxi province.中国此次新增的两处生物圈保护区分别是内蒙古自治区的大青山生物圈保护区和陕西省的周至生物圈保护区。Covering nearly 3,900 square km in the central Yinshan Mountains, Daqingshan is the richest biodiversity hotspot in the region. The reserve is home to nearly 1,200 higher plant species, 300 vertebrate species, and 1,800 arthropod species.大青山生物圈保护区位于阴山山脉中段，总面积近3900平方公里，是该区域生物多样性最丰富的热点地区。据统计，保护区内分布有高等植物近1200种、脊椎动物300种以及节肢动物1800种。Zhouzhi Biosphere Reserve, spanning 690 square km on both the northern and southern slopes of the Qinling Range, is 96 percent forested and rises to 2,904 meters above sea level. Its striking vertical vegetation zones shelter more than 3,630 species of wild flora and fauna, including the Qinling Panda, Golden Snub-nosed Monkey, and Golden Takin.周至生物圈保护区地处秦岭山脉南北两坡，总面积690平方公里，森林覆盖率高达96%，最高海拔达2904米。保护区内显著的垂直植被带，为超过3630种野生动植物提供了栖息环境，其中包括秦岭大熊猫、川金丝猴和金毛扭角羚等珍稀物种。Among the countries gaining new designations, Angola, Djibouti, Equatorial Guinea, Iceland, Oman and Tajikistan each received their first biosphere reserve. Sao Tome and Principe became the first nation to have its entire territory recognized as a biosphere reserve.在此次新增保护区的国家中，安哥拉、吉布提、赤道几内亚、冰岛、阿曼和塔吉克斯坦均为首次拥有本国的生物圈保护区。圣多美和普林西比则成为首个全境被认定为生物圈保护区的国家。UNESCO describes biosphere reserves as "learning places for sustainable development" that integrate biodiversity conservation with sustainable use of ecosystems.联合国教科文组织将生物圈保护区定义为“可持续发展的学习之地”，其核心功能是实现生物多样性保护与生态系统可持续利用的有机结合。autonomousadj.自治的；自主的；有自治权的/ɔːˈtɒnəməs/arthropodn.节肢动物/ˈɑːθrəpɒd/

The organisation behind the Eurovision Song Contest has confirmed it will hold a vote to determine whether Israel will participate next year. The European Broadcasting Union confirmed it will invite 68 member countries to give their view at a general assembly meeting in November. UK correspondent Gavin Grey says other countries - including Ireland, the Netherlands, Slovenia, Iceland and Spain have all said they would consider dropping out of the contest if Israel was allowed to stay involved. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Meet Teddy Shi and learn of their run for CSM in 2025 for Eve Online.Long-time, experienced EVE player.Truly independent candidate with no ties to any major alliances or corporations.Focused on improving EVE for industrialists, miners, and PvE players.Committed to being an accessible and transparent CSM member.Quick intro about me outside of the game:I am 21, based in Michigan, USA.I have been very fortunate to attend several “local” in-person fleetups but I have never had a chance to attend a Fan Fest in Iceland.Professionally I have spent several years in sales, marketing and transportation. I have deep understanding of those fields inside and outside of space.

Geothermal energy is renewable, reliable and powerful. So, why is most of it untapped? That's what our listener, Anna in the UK, wants to know. Full disclosure, she's a geologist and is thoroughly perplexed by the lack of uptake. Geothermal is renewable, reliable and abundant and yet, less than 1% of the world's energy is generated from it. Host Graihagh Jackson hears about a team in Iceland who hope to "super-charge" geothermal power by drilling directly into volcanic magma. And she travels to Germany to visit Vulcan Energy, a company which is combining geothermal with extracting one of the world's most sought-after metals: Lithium. Plus, our reporter in Indonesia tells Graihagh about local opposition to some geothermal power plants. The programme was first broadcast in 2024. Got a question you'd like answered? Email: TheClimateQuestion@bbc.com or WhatsApp: +44 8000 321 721 Host: Graihagh Jackson Reporter in Indonesia: Johanes Hutabarat Producer: Osman Iqbal Sound Mix: James Beard and Tom Brignell Editor: Simon Watts

What happens when one of the greatest shooters in Atlantic 10 history trades the net-scorching for whistle work? You get Coach Jessica Jenkins—Akron's assistant coach and recruiting coordinator—quietly (and relentlessly) building elite shooters and a winning culture.Hailing from Marion, Ohio, Jenkins became a legend at St. Bonaventure, drilling 338 career threes and leading the Bonnies to the 2012 NCAA Sweet 16. After a multi-year pro career overseas (Iceland, Wales/England league, Australia), she jumped into coaching and never looked back. Now in Year 11 of her coaching journey and Year 3 at Akron, she's helping the Zips turn gym rats into game-winners.In this episode, you'll hear:Origin Story: Growing up in the gym with a coach mom, learning to compete with older boys, and finding her lane as a pure marksman.Becoming “Dead-Eye”: How a blunt freshman-year meeting unlocked an All-A10 career—by living in the gym and perfecting footwork, conditioning, and release.Science of the Shot: Why you can teach shooting—and how Akron's NOAH tech (arc, depth, left-right in real time) + reps + accountability builds confident, consistent snipers.Calm Over Chaos: Jenkins' sideline superpower—never riding the wave. No panic after a cold stretch, no ego after a hot one; just the next right rep, read, and shot.Why Akron: Coming home to Ohio, partnering with head coach Ryan Gensler, and shaping a gritty roster that lives in the gym. Expect toughness, depth, and surprise performances.Recruiting & Development: What she values in players, how she builds shooter-first alter egos (“Dead-Eye” energy), and why relationships fuel everything.If you love women's hoops, player development, or just a good “work works” blueprint, this conversation is pure gold. Press play to learn how Coach Jenkins turned a legendary jumper into a coaching edge—and why the Zips are a problem.Like what you hear?Follow the show, rate it, and share it with a hoops friend.Akron fans: drop an

In Jón Leifs and the Musical Invention of Iceland (Indiana University Press, 2019), Árni Heimir Ingólfsson provides a striking account of the dramatic career of Iceland's iconic composer. Leifs (1899–1968) was the first Icelander to devote himself fully to composition at a time when a local music scene was only beginning to take form. He was a fervent nationalist in his art, fashioning an idiosyncratic and uncompromising 'Icelandic' sound from traditions of vernacular music with the aim to legitimize Iceland as an independent, culturally empowered nation. In addition to exploring Leifs's career, Ingólfsson provides detailed descriptions of Leifs's major works and their cultural contexts. Leifs's music was inspired by the Icelandic landscape and includes auditory depictions of volcanos, geysers, and waterfalls. The raw quality of his orchestral music is frequently enhanced by an expansive percussion section, including anvils, stones, sirens, bells, ships' chains, shotguns, and cannons. Largely neglected in his own lifetime, Leifs's music has been rediscovered in recent years and hailed as a singular and deeply original contribution to twentieth-century music. Jón Leifs and the Musical Invention of Iceland enriches our understanding and appreciation of Leifs and his music by exploring the political, literary and environmental contexts that influenced his work. 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

In Jón Leifs and the Musical Invention of Iceland (Indiana University Press, 2019), Árni Heimir Ingólfsson provides a striking account of the dramatic career of Iceland's iconic composer. Leifs (1899–1968) was the first Icelander to devote himself fully to composition at a time when a local music scene was only beginning to take form. He was a fervent nationalist in his art, fashioning an idiosyncratic and uncompromising 'Icelandic' sound from traditions of vernacular music with the aim to legitimize Iceland as an independent, culturally empowered nation. In addition to exploring Leifs's career, Ingólfsson provides detailed descriptions of Leifs's major works and their cultural contexts. Leifs's music was inspired by the Icelandic landscape and includes auditory depictions of volcanos, geysers, and waterfalls. The raw quality of his orchestral music is frequently enhanced by an expansive percussion section, including anvils, stones, sirens, bells, ships' chains, shotguns, and cannons. Largely neglected in his own lifetime, Leifs's music has been rediscovered in recent years and hailed as a singular and deeply original contribution to twentieth-century music. Jón Leifs and the Musical Invention of Iceland enriches our understanding and appreciation of Leifs and his music by exploring the political, literary and environmental contexts that influenced his work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/german-studies

Welcome to the thirty-sixth episode of the Zoology Ramblings Podcast! In this episode, Emma and Robi talk about their recent meet up at the Ealing Beaver Project for a Big Gay Beaver Day. Robi also shares some exciting news of eDNA and sniffer dogs rediscovering lost Sumatran rhinos. Emma then talks about the Ethiopian wolves for her species of the week, including an exciting new discovery of them feeding on nectar. Robi then talks about the ingeniously adapted antbed parrot moth that lives in temperature-regulated termite mounds. Emma and Robi end by delving into Scottish wildcats and their suitability for reintroduction across the UK. Robi Watkinson is a Conservation Biologist and wildlife filmmaker specialising in the spatial and movement ecology of large carnivores, camera trapping survey methods, rewilding, metapopulation dynamics and conservation planning. He has an MSc in Conservation Biology from the FitzPatrick Institute of African Ornithology, and the Institute of Communities and Wildlife in Africa, University of Cape Town. He is based between Cape Town and London, and has strong interests in equitable and inclusive conservation, palaeontology and wildlife taxonomy and evolution!Emma Hodson is a Zoologist and wildlife content creator, currently working in the community and engagement team at Avon Wildlife Trust. Emma's role as a Wildlife Champions Project Officer involves supporting and upskilling people to take action for nature in their local communities. Emma has experience in remote wildlife fieldwork, and has been part of Arctic fox, macaw and cetacean research teams in Iceland, Peru and Wales respectively. She has also been involved in animal care and rehabilitation work in Costa Rica and South Africa. Emma is particularly passionate about the interface between community engagement and wildlife monitoring, and enjoys running workshops and giving talks on topics including camera trapping, beaver ecology and rewilding. You can watch "Rewilding A Nation" for free on WaterBear by following this link: https://www.waterbear.com/watch/rewilding-a-nation . You can follow more of our weird and wonderful wildlife adventures on instagram: @zoologyramblingspodcast & @robi_watkinson_wildlife & @emma_hodson_wildlife

In Jón Leifs and the Musical Invention of Iceland (Indiana University Press, 2019), Árni Heimir Ingólfsson provides a striking account of the dramatic career of Iceland's iconic composer. Leifs (1899–1968) was the first Icelander to devote himself fully to composition at a time when a local music scene was only beginning to take form. He was a fervent nationalist in his art, fashioning an idiosyncratic and uncompromising 'Icelandic' sound from traditions of vernacular music with the aim to legitimize Iceland as an independent, culturally empowered nation. In addition to exploring Leifs's career, Ingólfsson provides detailed descriptions of Leifs's major works and their cultural contexts. Leifs's music was inspired by the Icelandic landscape and includes auditory depictions of volcanos, geysers, and waterfalls. The raw quality of his orchestral music is frequently enhanced by an expansive percussion section, including anvils, stones, sirens, bells, ships' chains, shotguns, and cannons. Largely neglected in his own lifetime, Leifs's music has been rediscovered in recent years and hailed as a singular and deeply original contribution to twentieth-century music. Jón Leifs and the Musical Invention of Iceland enriches our understanding and appreciation of Leifs and his music by exploring the political, literary and environmental contexts that influenced his work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/biography

In Jón Leifs and the Musical Invention of Iceland (Indiana University Press, 2019), Árni Heimir Ingólfsson provides a striking account of the dramatic career of Iceland's iconic composer. Leifs (1899–1968) was the first Icelander to devote himself fully to composition at a time when a local music scene was only beginning to take form. He was a fervent nationalist in his art, fashioning an idiosyncratic and uncompromising 'Icelandic' sound from traditions of vernacular music with the aim to legitimize Iceland as an independent, culturally empowered nation. In addition to exploring Leifs's career, Ingólfsson provides detailed descriptions of Leifs's major works and their cultural contexts. Leifs's music was inspired by the Icelandic landscape and includes auditory depictions of volcanos, geysers, and waterfalls. The raw quality of his orchestral music is frequently enhanced by an expansive percussion section, including anvils, stones, sirens, bells, ships' chains, shotguns, and cannons. Largely neglected in his own lifetime, Leifs's music has been rediscovered in recent years and hailed as a singular and deeply original contribution to twentieth-century music. Jón Leifs and the Musical Invention of Iceland enriches our understanding and appreciation of Leifs and his music by exploring the political, literary and environmental contexts that influenced his work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/environmental-studies

In Jón Leifs and the Musical Invention of Iceland (Indiana University Press, 2019), Árni Heimir Ingólfsson provides a striking account of the dramatic career of Iceland's iconic composer. Leifs (1899–1968) was the first Icelander to devote himself fully to composition at a time when a local music scene was only beginning to take form. He was a fervent nationalist in his art, fashioning an idiosyncratic and uncompromising 'Icelandic' sound from traditions of vernacular music with the aim to legitimize Iceland as an independent, culturally empowered nation. In addition to exploring Leifs's career, Ingólfsson provides detailed descriptions of Leifs's major works and their cultural contexts. Leifs's music was inspired by the Icelandic landscape and includes auditory depictions of volcanos, geysers, and waterfalls. The raw quality of his orchestral music is frequently enhanced by an expansive percussion section, including anvils, stones, sirens, bells, ships' chains, shotguns, and cannons. Largely neglected in his own lifetime, Leifs's music has been rediscovered in recent years and hailed as a singular and deeply original contribution to twentieth-century music. Jón Leifs and the Musical Invention of Iceland enriches our understanding and appreciation of Leifs and his music by exploring the political, literary and environmental contexts that influenced his work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/music

Have you ever wondered what would happen if the Sun just suddenly stopped shining? The first thing that probably comes to your mind is that it would get a whole lot darker and colder. True, but that doesn't even begin to describe what kind of catastrophic event it would be because eventually humankind would meet its eminent demise. In the first few minutes after the Sun stops burning, life goes on as usual here on Earth because the sunlight itself is still traveling towards the planet. But after 8½ minutes, the skies go black, as if someone just flipped a switch. After an hour, once everybody has realized the situation they're in, panic ensues on the side of the planet where it's supposed to be daytime. The temperature across the globe drops by several degrees and just keeps going down. One of the worst things is that photosynthesis stops within 24 hours. Within a week or so, the average temperature on the planet falls below zero. Most plants have already perished due to the cold, and heat-loving animals start to disappear shortly after. People build shelters and try to survive the cold and lack of food. They might be more successful in areas with a lot of geothermal activity, such as Iceland. After just one year, the planet might host some types of bacteria that can survive even in unbelievably low temperatures. But other life forms on the surface have been wiped away. Just remember, though, this scenario was just a hypothetical “what if?”. As for the real future of the Earth, it'll stay firmly “tied” to the Sun. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In Jón Leifs and the Musical Invention of Iceland (Indiana University Press, 2019), Árni Heimir Ingólfsson provides a striking account of the dramatic career of Iceland's iconic composer. Leifs (1899–1968) was the first Icelander to devote himself fully to composition at a time when a local music scene was only beginning to take form. He was a fervent nationalist in his art, fashioning an idiosyncratic and uncompromising 'Icelandic' sound from traditions of vernacular music with the aim to legitimize Iceland as an independent, culturally empowered nation. In addition to exploring Leifs's career, Ingólfsson provides detailed descriptions of Leifs's major works and their cultural contexts. Leifs's music was inspired by the Icelandic landscape and includes auditory depictions of volcanos, geysers, and waterfalls. The raw quality of his orchestral music is frequently enhanced by an expansive percussion section, including anvils, stones, sirens, bells, ships' chains, shotguns, and cannons. Largely neglected in his own lifetime, Leifs's music has been rediscovered in recent years and hailed as a singular and deeply original contribution to twentieth-century music. Jón Leifs and the Musical Invention of Iceland enriches our understanding and appreciation of Leifs and his music by exploring the political, literary and environmental contexts that influenced his work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/european-studies

This week on Office Ladies 6.0 we have another Friday Chit Chat! Angela shares what it was like to go to Iceland and visit the penis museum, Jenna talks about her opening week of the play “Ashland Avenue”, Sam is rocking a handlebar mustache and Cassi saw the unveiling of the first WNBA statue in history. So get ready for the weekend with the Office Ladies team!   Office Ladies Website - Submit a fan question: https://officeladies.com/submitaquestion  Follow Us on Instagram: OfficeLadiesPod Follow Us on YouTube Follow Us on TikTok To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What if fewer mics could help you make better records? Alan Evans (Soulive) joins me to talk 4-track recording, Iceland sessions, AI in music, and how simplicity, mindset, and health can fuel your best creative work.   Get access to FREE mixing mini-course: https://MixMasterBundle.com My guest today is Alan Evans, a recording, mixing, and mastering engineer, producer, and musician based in Western Massachusetts. Alan's probably best known as the drummer and co-founder of Soulive, but over the past 30 years, he's also built a deep discography engineering, producing, and shaping the sound of hundreds of recordings. He grew up in a musically rich household in Buffalo, NY, soaking in the sounds of Miles Davis, Ray Charles, and Jimi Hendrix which ignited his interest in music. As a teenager, he hit the clubs and started recording bands, teaching himself the craft of recording, mixing, and production from the ground up. These days, Alan continues to push boundaries through his label, Vintage League Music, with projects spanning jazz, funk, reggae, rock, and Americana—including recent recordings with Oteil Burbridge and MonoNeon at Floki Studios in Iceland, and a new album with Charlie Hunter and Ella Feingold at Pilot Recording Studios in Housatonic, MA. Alan's been on the show before in episodes RSR183, RSR339, and RSR440—and I'm psyched to have him back again, this time in person for video at Ready To Rock Studios. THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS! http://UltimateMixingMasterclass.com https://usa.sae.edu/ https://www.izotope.com Use code ROCK10 to get 10% off! https://www.native-instruments.com Use code ROCK10 to get 10% off! https://www.adam-audio.com/ https://www.makebelievestudio.com/mbsi Get your MBSI plugin here! https://RecordingStudioRockstars.com/Academy  https://www.thetoyboxstudio.com/ Listen to the podcast theme song “Skadoosh!” https://solo.to/lijshawmusic Listen to this guest's discography on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1F16ucxEvIBugOepkzsTkW?si=FJKiBFINRAOZrjKf0FdYJg If you love the podcast, then please leave a review: https://RSRockstars.com/Review CLICK HERE FOR COMPLETE SHOW NOTES AT: https://RSRockstars.com/525

In this episode, John McAllister sits down with Julie Marina Sigsgaard and Ella Rosthøj, two young Danish players whose friendship, partnership, and love of bridge have taken them from neighborhood kids to representing Denmark on the world stage. Despite only playing bridge for a handful of years, their dedication and countless hours at the table have already earned them national titles, international medals, and unforgettable experiences around the world. Ella and Julie share how they grew from casual juniors to key members of Denmark's women's team, the story of their dramatic run at the Champions Cup, what it's like balancing bridge with school and gap years, and why having boyfriends who also play bridge is essential! With warmth and humor, they also open up about temper at the table, tears after tough losses, and the joy of winning B finals (again and again).   Key Highlights:

Two places on the globe that seem far apart may have more in common than previously thought. Jenna Grace Sciuto, professor of global anglophone literature at the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts, explores a couple. Jenna Grace Sciuto is a professor of English at the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts. She received her BA from […]

宮内庁は２６日、高円宮妃久子さまが１０月１３～１９日の日程で、アイスランドを非公式訪問されると発表した。 Japanese Princess Hisako of Takamado will make an unofficial visit to Iceland for a week from Oct. 13, the Imperial Household Agency said Friday.

What types of volcanoes were erupting 3.8 billion years ago? Today, we meet a new type of rock and a new type of volcano, far more powerful and dangerous than those we've met so far. The old volcano is long dead, but the scars it left behind can still be seen across the Greenland landscape. Along the way, we'll learn how different types of lavas are made, why a few rocks can float in water, and learn about a field trip Dylan took to Iceland in 2010. Extra Credit: Eat a grilled cheese sandwich, blow a bubble in gum, or make campfire.

What if the future of digital advertising wasn't just about scale and reach, but about trust, transparency, and relationships? In this episode, Matt Wasserlauf, three-time founder, two-time successful exit entrepreneur, author, and now CEO of Blockboard, shares his remarkable journey from pioneering online video ads 25 years ago to leading the charge against $120 billion in digital ad fraud today. Known as the “first guy to put TV commercials on the web,” Matt is revolutionizing ad tech by leveraging blockchain to bring accountability and transparency back to digital media. Matt opens up about the pivotal relationships that shaped his career, from mentors who gave him his first big break to co-founders who helped him innovate at scale. He reflects on lessons learned in building companies, the value of mentorship, and how trust and collaboration fuel not just business, but entire industries.   [00:02:23] Meet Matt Wasserlauf Matt's background in TV and transition into digital media Becoming the first to put TV commercials on the web The vision behind Blockboard and fixing ad fraud [00:05:42] The $120 Billion Problem How ad fraud became one of the world's biggest fraud rings Why it's largely unpoliced and misunderstood Pepsi's insights that validated the size of the problem [00:07:33] How Ad Fraud Works The rise of bot farms in places like Iceland and Russia Mimicking platforms like Peacock to trick advertisers How Coca-Cola and other brands unknowingly waste millions [00:11:00] Spotting the Warning Signs Why most agencies don't tell clients about fraud The importance of transparency and hard results How direct response marketers became Blockboard's biggest customers [00:14:20] Relationships that Changed Everything How Jim DePalma gave Matt his first shot at CBS The mentorship that shaped his entrepreneurial path Meeting Tarun Yadav and 20 years of innovation together [00:19:00] Building Measurement & Innovation Launching the first video measurement platform (Ndio) Why Procter & Gamble's first streaming ad dollars were a turning point Innovating from early online video to blockchain verification [00:21:37] Blockchain and Beating the Bots How Ethereum smart contracts power Blockboard Pre-verifying ad calls in 33 milliseconds Delivering real ads to real humans at scale [00:26:34] Closing Reflections Why it's the best time to be an entrepreneur The importance of building trust and networks Matt's invitation to fellow entrepreneurs to share notes and innovate together Key Quotes “There's $120 billion in digital ad fraud, and blockchain gives us the ability to stop it ” - Matt Wasserlauf “Don't worry about raising money. Just go sell. That advice changed my life”  - Matt Wasserlauf “Relationships and mentorship have shaped every step of my entrepreneurial journey" - Matt Wasserlauf Connect with Matt Wasserlauf Facebook LinkedIn Blockboard Thanks for tuning in! If you liked my show, please LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW, like, and subscribe! Find me on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify |  iHeart Radio | Stitcher

"If you can't trust your people to work without being over their shoulder, the problem isn't remote work. It's trust." Episode Highlights [00:02:00] Why trust is the true barrier to remote work, not location [00:04:16] Chelsea Brinkley's story of leaving a traditional job for flexibility [00:07:50] Why hybrid models often meet the needs of both employees and employers [00:12:59] The moment a trip to Iceland inspired Chelsea to rethink her career [00:17:28] Why remote job postings attract massive applicant pools [00:19:49] Following instructions as the simplest way to stand out in applications [00:21:47] How asking for advice instead of a job can open unexpected doors Remote work continues to reshape the workplace. In this conversation with Chelsea Brinkley we explore what it takes to make it work, for both employers and employees. We discuss the role of trust in leading remote teams, why hybrid arrangements are gaining traction, and practical advice for job seekers navigating a highly competitive remote job market. Read the blog for more from this episode. Connect with Chealsea Website: www.chelseabrinkley.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chelseabrinkley/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/chelseabrinkley Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chelseabrinkleybiz Connect with Tim and his team: Website: https://bestculturesolutions.ca/ LinkedIn: Best Culture Solutions, Inc Instagram: @best.culture.solutions   Email: tim@bestculturesolutions.ca

Send us a textIn this episode of Bonjhola, hosts Aimee and Rebecca share their adventures of moving from the United States to Europe.  Aimee discusses her recent extensive travel and the challenge of adapting to different regional essentials. They delve into how scents, foods, and fashion preferences change with different environments, touching on experiences from Alaska to Iceland. The conversation highlights the interplay of comfort and surroundings, exploring how both hosts adapt their ways of living and nostalgic connections to their new European homes. They also offer practical tips for travelers looking to blend in and bring back meaningful mementos from their journeys.Where to find Aimee: Instagram: @vibrancenutrition Nutrition Coaching: vibrancenutrition.com Podcast on Nutrition: Blasphemous Nutrition Substack on Nomadic Life: NomadicNomMom Where to find Rebecca: Instagram and her life in Paris: @beseriouslyhappy Podcast for Interior Design-preneurs: Stuff Interior Designers Need to Know Biz Coaching for Interior Designers: seriouslyhappy.com Book on Interior Design Psychology: Happy Starts at Home

Are you enjoying this? Are you not? Tell us what to do more of, and what you'd like to hear less of. The Reykjavík Grapevine's Iceland Roundup brings you the top news with a healthy dash of local views. In this episode, Grapevine publisher Jón Trausti Sigurðarson is joined by Heimildin journalist Aðalsteinn Kjartansson, and Grapevine friend and contributor Sindri Eldon to roundup the stories making headlines in recent weeks. On the docket this week are: ✨ Three AI robots have started “working” for the Icelandic container company. Their job is to sort garbage. ✨ Morgunblaðið has been  going nuts about the profitability of drilling for oil on the ocean floor north east of Iceland, in an area generally referred to as “Drekasvæðið” or the Dragon Zone. What do you guys think is driving this discussion, and does it really make sense to drill for oil — underwater — at this point in history?✨ Four out of ten Icelanders say they have faith. Down from just over half of the population 10 years ago. 25% claim to be atheist, compared to about 15% in 2014. We see the trend of young men being more religious that women, with a third of men saying they have faith, while only a fifth of women report the same. ✨ A Reykjavík city council member of Viðreisn, suggested during a city council meeting last week, that the school summer recess would be shortened. The minister of education announced he'd be willing to discuss the proposition. ✨ On Friday, Estonia announced they were putting article 4 of the NATO charter into effect, initiating a consultation among the member states. This happened after Russian airplanes entered Estonian airspace.✨ Political parties meet over the weekend. Viðreisn, one of the three political parties of the majority coalition government was re-elected chairman of that party over the weekend. The Pirate party also met over, decided to take up the status of chair and co-chairman as a part of their party's hierarchy, but nobody really seemed interested in becoming chairman of the party.------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------SHOW SUPPORTSupport the Grapevine's reporting by becoming a member of our High Five Club: https://steadyhq.com/en/rvkgrapevine/You can also support the Grapevine by shopping in our online store: https://shop.grapevine.is------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------WHO ARE WE?The Reykjavík Grapevine is an alternative monthly magazine, bringing you all the news and views on Ice------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------SHOW SUPPORTSupport the Grapevine's reporting by becoming a member of our High Five Club: https://steadyhq.com/en/rvkgrapevine/You can also support the Grapevine by shopping in our online store: https://shop.grapevine.is------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ This is a Reykjavík Grapevine podcast.The Reykjavík Grapevine is a free alternative magazine in English published 18 times per year, biweekly during the spring and summer, and monthly during the autumn and winter. The magazine covers everything Iceland-related, with a special focus culture, music, food and travel. The Reykjavík Grapevine's goal is to serve as a trustworthy and reliable source of information for those living in Iceland, visiting Iceland or interested in Iceland. Thanks to our dedicated readership and excellent distribution network, the Reykjavík Grapevine is Iceland's most read English-language publication. You may not agree with what we write or publish, but at least it's not sponsored content.www.grapevine.is

Discover the legend of Jón Ásmundsson of Njarðvík.  Who was a drifter who battled monsters from sea and shadow, and lived to outwit the Devil himself! Like what you hear?  Give us 5 Stars!  And follow for more... Checkout our website: Eerie Iceland  Follow us on: Instagram  Find our page on: Facebook  Email us: hello@eerieiceland.com Sources & Extras: Source 1 Source 2 Episode & Editing By: Ann Irene Peters (Iceland Wedding Planner)

Iceland, 2017: Birna Brjánsdóttir was only 20 years old, when a night out partying led to her scary disappearance. And despite almost her entire walk home being caught on CCTV, something still managed to happen, just off camera, just out of sight…In a matter of days, she became the centre of Iceland's biggest ever manhunt. A country known to be one of the safest in the world, but tragically on the very night Birna Brjánsdóttir lost her life, that safety would slip - in a truly horrific way.This brutal, random act of violence forced Iceland to ask the question no one ever wanted to face: If women aren't safe here… then where can they ever be safe?Resources:Women of Multicultural Ethnicity Network https://womeniniceland.is/en/we-are-w-o-m-e-n/https://linktr.ee/eleanornealeresourcesWatch OUTLORE Podcast:https://www.youtube.com/@EleanorNealeFollow Me Here for Updates & Short Form Content:InstagramTikTok

Volcanoes have been erupting on Earth for BILLIONS of years, and they're still creating new landscapes today! Volcanoes can seem mysterious and scary, but people all over the world have learned to live in close proximity to active volcanoes. Today we answer questions you've sent us about how they form, how they erupt, what magma/lava is, and how volcanologists work to predict when they might erupt. Our guest is Freysteinn Sigmundsson, a volcanologist and professor at the University of Iceland. Download our learning guides and transcript: PDF | Transcript 

Original Title: Free Speech/Hate Speech; TikTok; Corruption?; Fed; Russia; Gaza | Yaron Brook Show September 16, 2025What counts as “hate speech”—and who decides? From the battle over free speech to TikTok's influence, political corruption, the Fed's failures, and the chaos in Gaza and Russia—Yaron Brook dives deep into today's headlines with clarity and zero spin.Key Timestamps:03:10 – Free Speech/Hate Speech26:15 – Upcoming Events29:05 – TikTok36:40 – Corruption?46:50 – The Fed51:10 – Mangione54:10 – Russia59:30 – GazaLive Q&A Highlights:1:13:55 Can these morons realistically bypass the First Amendment?1:17:15 Why do people want mindlessness and outrage? They want to be animals? Being a human being is too hard?1:19:04 Do you think people can actually suffer from TDS? Is it not an anti-concept?1:21:07 Have you ever been to Iceland? Thoughts? Could we theoretically get enough Objectivist to invade it in the next 20 years due to their unsuspecting nature?1:22:59 How's the Thatcher show prep going? Or did your forget again?

Born in 1986, Chris Burkard grew up on California's Central Coast and knew from a young age that he had to get out. Photography became the avenue. Primarily self-taught, Burkard won the Follow the Light Foundation grant in 2006, and away he went, working as a senior staff photographer for Surfline, Water magazine, and Surfer magazine, as well as freelancing for The New Yorker, National Geographic, and ESPN.com. In 2009, he was contracted by Patagonia to be a projects photographer. Burkard's photo books include The California Surf Project, Come Hell or High Water: The Plight of the Torpedo People, Distant Shores, High Tide, and The Boy Who Spoke to the Earth. Along with still photographs, he makes films, including Russia: The Outpost Volume 1, Faroes: The Outpost Volume 2, The Cradle of Storms, and Under an Arctic Sky. You might glean from those titles that Burkard has a penchant for the colder locales. On that note, he started photographing Iceland about two decades ago—and fell so in love with the place that, a couple years ago, he up and moved there with his wife and two sons. Along with photography, Burkard is also an avid adventurer, recently completing a 90-mile fat-tire bike ride across Vatnajökull, Europe's largest glacier. In this episode of Soundings, Burkard talks to host Jamie Brisick about traveling, Ansel Adams, the allure of cooler climates, finding purpose, moving to Iceland, the state of surf photography, and the challenges and rewards of environmentalism. Produced by Jonathan Shifflett. Music by PazKa (Aska Matsumiya & Paz Lenchantin).