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"Take On Me" by A-ha is an iconic hit of the 1980s. It came out in October 1985 with an equally iconic music video that helped define the age of MTV. It hit #1 in the US and in countries all over the world. And it's still massively popular today. It currently has over two and a half billion streams on Spotify. So, with all of that, it's easy to imagine that this was all inevitable. But actually, the song took so many steps and missteps before it became the hit that everybody knows. I talked to Paul Waaktaar-Savoy from A-ha, who wrote the original bones of the song back when he was a teenager in Norway, years before it came out. The song actually came out and flopped TWICE in the UK, before it found a foothold in the US. So for this episode, Paul took me through the whole history of the song, and all the different versions that existed. And he told me how he and his bandmates, Magne Furuholmen and Morten Harket, pushed and pushed and persevered. "Take On Me" was their first single as a band, and it made them the most successful Norwegian pop group of all time.For more info, visit songexploder.net/a-ha.
This week Erin tells us about Anders Behring Breivik, the Norwegian far-right extremist who in 2011 carried out a bombing in Oslo and a mass shooting at a youth camp on Utøya Island, killing 77 people before being sentenced to 21 years in prison for terrorism and mass murder.Sources:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anders_Behring_BreivikSupport the show
The folks at Fox News promoted Donald J. Trump as both an unflinching authoritarian who openly defied state governments and a peacemaker who ended a 3000-year conflict with the snap of his fingers.When their glorious leader did not win the coveted Nobel Peace Prize his servants at Fox News predictably went into a full emotional meltdown meant for an audience of one - the contest was rigged, the judges were woke, it was a meaningless prize, even Norwegians have Trump derangement syndrome, Alfred Nobel was a monster anyway, and people all over the world will demand that Trump get the prize next year.Of course the Israel-Hamas war was not 3000 years old and Trump is more of a fascist than pacifist. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit decodingfoxnews.substack.com/subscribe
Just off of coastal Norway a cabin sits in peaceful isolation. From inside the soothing sound of wind blowing the sturdy shack provides a soothing sound that only adds to the feeling of comfort and warmth of watching they day pass by from indoors.Spotify listener? Lose the intros by becoming a subscriber! https://anchor.fm/tmsoft/subscribeLooking for something specific? Check out our playlists: Waves, Rain, Storms, Meditation, Fire, Wind, Fans, Nature, Trains, Traffic & Cars, Household, City, WinterLearn more about the White Noise AppDownload the White Noise app for free!Listen to Our Albums Ad Free on Spotify!
Hannah Spier is a Norwegian-born medical doctor trained in Psychiatry in Norway and Switzerland, with a degree in Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapy from the University of Zurich. Now based in Zurich with her husband and three children, she launched the Psychobabble publication and podcast in October 2022 to challenge postmodern influences and feminism, in particular, in the mental health field. Dr. Hannah Spier discusses the impact of modern feminism on mental health, exploring how societal expectations influence women's lives and psychological well-being. She shares her personal journey and professional insights, challenging conventional narratives and offering a fresh perspective on identity and fulfillment. Link: YouTube: @psychobabblewithspier Website: https://substack.com/@UCZlHNlu2CVjcPy9sA8iBHkQ 00:00 - Introduction to Mental Health and Feminism 06:04 - The Young Woman's Journey: Education and Emotional Needs 13:29 - The Careerist Feminine 21:11 - Personal Transformation: A Shift in Priorities 29:53 - Importance of Family Hierarchy 33:29 - The 30-Something Woman: Burnout and Life Choices 38:12 - The Impact of the Sexual Revolution 43:16 - Navigating Relationships and Commitment 52:03 - The Pain of Unfulfilled Motherhood 01:02:10 - IVF Ministries Playlist on Ruth Institute YouTube Channel 01:02:46 - Challenges of Working Mothers 01:10:31 - Is Divorce Avoidable? 01:16:23 - Understanding Feminism in Modern Context 01:23:56 - The Early Influences of Feminism on Girls 01:35:47 - The Role of Cooperation in Society 01:39:31 - Where to find Hannah Spier Subscribe to our newsletter to get this amazing report: Refuting the Top 5 Gay Myths https://ruthinstitute.org/refute-the-top-five-myths/ Have a question or a comment? Leave it in the comments, and we'll get back to you! Watch the full episode, uncensored, on Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/Theruthinstitute Subscribe to our YouTube playlist: @RuthInstitute Follow us on Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/theruthinstitute https://twitter.com/RuthInstitute https://www.facebook.com/TheRuthInstitute/ https://theruthinstitute.locals.com/newsfeed Press: NC Register: https://www.ncregister.com/author/jennifer-roback-morse Catholic Answers: https://www.catholic.com/profile/jennifer-roback-morse The Stream: https://stream.org/author/jennifer-roback-morse/ Crisis Magazine: https://crisismagazine.com/author/jennifer-roeback-morse Father Sullins' Reports on Clergy Sexual Abuse: https://ruthinstitute.org/resource-centers/father-sullins-research/ Buy Dr. Morse's Books: The Sexual State: https://ruthinstitute.org/product/the-sexual-state-2/ Love and Economics: https://ruthinstitute.org/product/love-and-economics-it-takes-a-family-to-raise-a-village/ Smart Sex: https://ruthinstitute.org/product/smart-sex-finding-life-long-love-in-a-hook-up-world/ 101 Tips for a Happier Marriage: https://ruthinstitute.org/product/101-tips-for-a-happier-marriage/ 101 Tips for Marrying the Right Person: https://ruthinstitute.org/product/101-tips-for-marrying-the-right-person/ Listen to our podcast: Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ruth-institute-podcast/id309797947 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/1t7mWLRHjrCqNjsbH7zXv1 Subscribe to our newsletter to get this amazing report: Refuting the Top 5 Gay Myths https://ruthinstitute.org/refute-the-top-five-myths/ Get the full interview by joining us for exclusive, uncensored content on Locals: https://theruthinstitute.locals.com/support
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In this first episode of The Black Thread, we meet the Norwegians and explore how social norms and cultural values shape their identity as a good, caring, and nature-loving people. We also learn what happens when those values come into conflict with the reality of Norway's outsized impact on climate change, and discover how and why oil influences peoples' response to this dilemma. For more information and references: https://communicatingclimatechange.com/the-black-thread Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Solveig Løvseth is the new Ironman World Champion from Kona 2025. This is a rerun of an interview conducted about three months before the race in Kona, where we discuss Solveig's training in great detail (including a sample training week and specific power numbers!), what she's changed since moving from shot-course to Ironman, her background in short-course triathlon, and lots more.HIGHLIGHTS AND KEY TOPICS: Solveig's entry into triathlon, her short-course career and her experience at the Paris OlympicsWill Solveig return to short-course triathlon for the LA Olympics? Solveig's take on Ironman Hamburg, and having the fastest Ironman debut in historyTraining with Team Norway under the guidance of Mikal IdenSolveig's training structure overall, and specifics across swim, bike and runA breakdown of a full week of training in preparation for Ironman Lake PlacidVO2max, LT1 and LT2 and other quickfire statsORIGINAL EPISODE AND SHOWNOTES: This interview was originally published on the 18th of July as "Solveig Løvseth - Olympian and the fastest Ironman debut in history | EP#466"You can find the shownotes for the original episode (this episode won't have shownotes) at www.scientifictriathlon.com/tts466/We have detailed shownotes for most of our episodes. The shownotes are basically the podcast episode in written form, that you can read in 5-10 minutes. They are not transcriptions, but they are also not just surface-level overviews. They provide detailed insights and timestamps for each episode, and are great especially for later review, after you've already listened to an episode. Naturally, as great as they are, they do not cover absolutely everything in as great detail as we can do in a 45-90 minute podcast episode. LINKS AND RESOURCES: Solveig's InstagramWHAT SHOULD I LISTEN TO NEXT?If you enjoyed this episode, I think you'll love the following episodes: How Norway became a triathlon powerhouse with head coach Arild Tveiten | EP#154Arild Tveiten – coach of Kristian Blummenfelt, Gustav Iden and Casper Stornes on triathlon training the Norwegian way | EP#223Olympic gold medal training and preparation with Arild Tveiten | EP#304Arild Tveiten – from triathlon to swimming, and reflections on Paris 2024 | EP#458You can find our full episode archives here, where you can filter for categories such as Training, Racing, Science & Physiology, Swimming, Cycling, Running etc.You can also find separate archives for specific series of episodes I've done, specifically Q&A episodes, TTS Thursday episodes, and Beginner Tips episodes. LEARN MORE ABOUT SCIENTIFIC TRIATHLON: The Scientific Triathlon website is the home of That Triathlon Show and everything else that we doContact us through our contact form or email me directly (note - email/contact form messages get responded to much more quickly than Instagram DMs)Subscribe to our NewsletterFollow us on InstagramLearn more about our coaching, training plans, and training camps. We have something to offer for everybody from beginners to professionals. HOW CAN I SUPPORT THAT TRIATHLON SHOW (FOR FREE)? I really appreciate you reading this and considering helping the show! If you love the show and want to support it to help ensure it sticks around, there are a few very simple things you can do, at no cost other than a minute of your time. Subscribe to the podcast in your podcast app to automatically get all new episodes as they are released.Tell your friends, internet and social media friends, acquaintances and triathlon frenemies about the podcast. Word of mouth is the best way to grow the podcast by far! Rate and review the podcast (ideally five stars of course!) in your podcast app of choice (Spotify and Apple Podcasts are the biggest and most important ones).Share episodes online and on social media. Share your favourite episodes in your Instagram stories, start a discussion about interesting episodes on forums, reference them in your blog or Substack. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
F-Stop Collaborate and Listen - A Landscape Photography Podcast
In this "Artists Asking Artists" episode of F-Stop Collaborate and Listen, hosts Matt Payne and Brie Stockwell sit down with renowned Norwegian landscape photographer Arild Heitmann. Arild discusses his evolution as a photographer, sharing insights into his creative process, the influence of his upbringing in Northern Norway, and his passion for moody, atmospheric imagery. He opens up about balancing a busy workshop business with personal projects, embracing both challenges in the wild and in adapting new photographic techniques like analog and infrared. The conversation explores the impact of tourism on iconic natural locations, the challenge of staying fresh creatively, and Arild's philosophy on pushing boundaries and following instinct rather than repeating formulas. With stories ranging from frostbite-inducing adventures to the joys of failing and surprising oneself artistically, this episode is packed with humor, inspiration, and advice for anyone looking to deepen their photographic journey. Watch on YouTube Resources & Links: Arild Heitmann Lofoten Tours Support the show on Patreon Wild Woman Photography (Brie Stockwell) FLM Tripods (use code HOUSEOFPAYNE for 10% off) Vincent Munier Antony Spencer Joe Cornish John Barclay Ragnar Axelsson ("RAX")
One podcast host for every swash you buckled! We're out of the sewers and back to regularly scheduled moviestruck episodes with a classic adventure, The Mask of Zorro (1998) with special guests, Lewis and Elliot of the That's Not How It Went Down podcast! Where to find That's Not How It Went Down:https://linktr.ee/tnhiwd?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=dfb14fae-9e9c-4a6a-8722-999c2776f22cInstagram: @tnhiwdTik Tok: @tnhiwdContact the Podmoviestruckpod@gmail.comwww.moviestruck.transistor.fmPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/moviestruckDiscord: https://discord.gg/cT2vm3KdeSBlueSky: @moviestruck.bsky.socialTheme by Prod. DomSoundcloudThank you to our $10 Patrons!Kaeldrannas, Cai, Clove, Maddy New, Adam Bagnall, UwU, Zas, Ken M, Madidid, Ethan, Jim8333, Jacob Hunt, Azraq Shinji, Case Aiken, Ebony Voigt, AnOptimist, Lairde Ray, the Norwegian one, Travis Poe, William Warren, Stag Hart (Deer Deer), Rusty_Fork, Mura Purcell, insomnite, Nathan Dunlap. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Fresh off her stunning victory at the Ironman World Championship in Kona, Norway's Solveig Løvseth and her plus boyfriend Sindre sit down to chat with with Talbot Cox, Kyle Glass, and Kaiden Lieto to unpack the race of her life. From swimming roots to the Norwegian system, staying calm when seven minutes down, and the exact moment she realized she could win — this is the unfiltered champion's story.
#183 - Jamie Edwards returns to Journey with Jake with tales from the top of the world, having ventured to the Arctic with her 21-year-old daughter and 82-year-old stepfather. Their expedition through the Norwegian archipelago of Svalbard reveals a landscape where polar bears roam distant shores and massive glaciers calve with thunderous crashes that signal our changing climate.Jamie vividly describes the unique challenges and thrills of Arctic exploration aboard the purpose-built Ultramarine ship. Unlike Antarctica (which Jamie visited previously), the Arctic's main attraction—and danger—is the magnificent polar bear. These apex predators can smell prey from up to 20 miles away and swim for days without stopping, facts that add a layer of respectful caution to every shore excursion. The expedition team constantly scans shorelines through powerful scopes before allowing passengers to disembark, ensuring both human safety and wildlife protection.What makes this journey particularly special is the three-generation dynamic. For Jamie's environmentally-conscious daughter, seeing climate change impacts firsthand provided powerful context to her studies. For her adventurous 82-year-old stepfather, it was an opportunity he'd never have experienced otherwise. And for Jamie—someone who typically dislikes cold weather but couldn't resist the Arctic's allure—the expedition became another transformative travel experience, even culminating in the traditional "polar plunge" into frigid waters.Beyond her Arctic adventures, Jamie shares updates on her expanding writing career, including contributions to National Geographic's upcoming "Traveler's Atlas" and her travel coaching services. Her website IamLostandFound.com continues to serve as both personal travel journal and professional portfolio, connecting her with opportunities to share her passion for thoughtful, transformative travel experiences.Whether you're planning your own polar expedition or simply enjoy armchair adventures, this conversation offers both practical insights and philosophical reflections on how travel changes us—"you go into it one way, you come out of it another."Be sure and check out Jamie's work on her website www.iamlostandfound.com. Want to be a guest on Journey with Jake? Send me a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/journeywithjake Visit LandPirate.com to get your gear that has you, the adventurer, in mind. Use the code "Journey with Jake" to get an additional 15% off at check out. Visit geneticinsights.co and use the code "DISCOVER25" to enjoy a sweet 25% off your first purchase.
Send us a textForbereder du deg til Norskprøven A2 Muntlig? I denne videoen gir vi deg innsikt i temaet "Daglige rutiner" – en viktig del av eksamen. Lær hvordan du kan strukturere svarene dine og bruke riktig ordforråd for å imponere eksaminatorene! Våre forberedelseskurs dekker alle deler av Norskprøven og hjelper deg med å nå målene dine. Abonner på kanalen vår for flere tips og ressurser, og les mer om kursene våre her: https://nlsnorwegian.no/norskproven-course/Support the showRegister for Norwegian classesCheck your Norwegian level for free here
Send us a textDrømmer du om å mestre Norskprøven A1 eller A2? nI denne videoen avdekker vi hemmelighetene bak å beskrive bilder på en imponerende måte! Du får praktiske tips og eksempler som hjelper deg med å forstå forskjellen mellom A1 og A2-nivåer. Gjør språket ditt mer levende og flytende u2013 akkurat det eksaminatorene ser etter. Vil du ta språkkunnskapene dine til neste nivå? Meld deg på våre populære forberedelseskurs og bli klar til å imponere! Les mer her: https://nlsnorwegian.no/norskproven-course/Support the showRegister for Norwegian classesCheck your Norwegian level for free here
Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Love's Reunion: A Rain-soaked Promise in Vigelandsparken Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-10-13-07-38-20-no Story Transcript:No: Himmelen var mørk og tung over Vigelandsparken i Oslo.En: The sky was dark and heavy over Vigelandsparken in Oslo.No: Regnet falt jevnt og lagde lyder på bladene som dekket stiene.En: The rain fell steadily, creating sounds on the leaves that covered the paths.No: Sindre hadde nettopp ankommet fra flyplassen, nervøs og spent.En: Sindre had just arrived from the airport, nervous and excited.No: Han trakk jakken tettere rundt seg mens han gikk mot møtestedet.En: He pulled his jacket tighter around him as he walked towards the meeting place.No: Solveig sto allerede ved fontenen.En: Solveig was already standing by the fountain.No: Hun stirret på statuenes konturer som voktet parken.En: She stared at the contours of the statues guarding the park.No: Ved siden av henne var Ingrid, som prøvde å lette Solveigs stemning med snakk og smil.En: Next to her was Ingrid, who was trying to lighten Solveig's mood with chatter and smiles.No: Men Solveigs tanker var et annet sted, opptatt av tvil og spørsmålet om kjærlighetens styrke over avstand.En: But Solveig's thoughts were elsewhere, occupied with doubt and the question of love's strength over distance.No: Sindre nærmet seg sakte.En: Sindre approached slowly.No: Han så Solveig, og hjertet hans hoppet over et slag.En: He saw Solveig, and his heart skipped a beat.No: Han hadde savnet henne så mye.En: He had missed her so much.No: Tappert gikk han bort til dem.En: Bravely, he walked over to them.No: Solveig så opp, overrasket.En: Solveig looked up, surprised.No: "Sindre!En: "Sindre!No: Hva gjør du her?En: What are you doing here?"No: " stemmen hennes skar gjennomsiktig gjennom regnens brus.En: her voice cut transparently through the sound of the rain.No: "Jeg kan ikke vente lenger," svarte Sindre, øynene hans reflekterte en oppriktighet som ikke trengte flere ord.En: "I can't wait any longer," Sindre replied, his eyes reflecting a sincerity that needed no further words.No: "Jeg er her for å snakke.En: "I'm here to talk."No: "Ingrid smilte svakt, følte det var best å gi dem litt rom.En: Ingrid smiled faintly, feeling it best to give them some space.No: Hun klappet Solveig på skulderen og gikk sakte bortover stien.En: She patted Solveig on the shoulder and slowly walked down the path.No: De sto der, regnet var en konstant rytme rundt dem.En: They stood there, the rain a constant rhythm around them.No: Sindre tok et dypt pust før han snakket.En: Sindre took a deep breath before he spoke.No: "Jeg vet at ting har vært vanskelig.En: "I know things have been difficult.No: Jeg vil gjøre det bedre.En: I want to make it better."No: " Han lette etter ordene, men følelsene svømte i mellom dem som usynlige tråder.En: He searched for the words, but the emotions swam between them like invisible threads.No: Solveig så på ham, usikker.En: Solveig looked at him, uncertain.No: "Jeg føler ofte at vi glir fra hverandre," innrømmet hun, regndråpene blandet seg med tårene som truet med å falle.En: "I often feel like we're drifting apart," she admitted, the raindrops mixing with tears that threatened to fall.No: "Jeg vet," sa Sindre.En: "I know," said Sindre.No: "Jeg vet.En: "I know.No: Men jeg vil vi skal klare dette.En: But I want us to make it.No: Hva om vi prøver å snakke mer, ha faste videodater?En: What if we try to talk more, have regular video dates?No: Å være i kontakt mer regelmessig?En: Stay in touch more consistently?"No: "Solveigs uttrykk myknet litt.En: Solveig's expression softened slightly.No: "Det høres fint ut," svarte hun langsomt.En: "That sounds nice," she answered slowly.No: Det var en liten gnist av håp i stemmen hennes.En: There was a small spark of hope in her voice.No: Under den grå himmelen lovet de hverandre en ny start.En: Under the gray sky, they promised each other a new beginning.No: Flere samtaler, flere øyeblikk av nærhet selv når kilometerne skilte dem.En: More conversations, more moments of closeness even when miles separated them.No: De holdt hverandre nær, og kjente varmen tross kulden fra regnet.En: They held each other close, feeling the warmth despite the cold from the rain.No: Da Sindre og Solveig gikk tilbake fra parken, hånd i hånd, visste de begge at de hadde tatt et viktig skritt.En: As Sindre and Solveig walked back from the park, hand in hand, they both knew they had taken an important step.No: Vigelandsparken hadde sett mange historier, denne også hadde funnet sin vei blant skulpturene.En: Vigelandsparken had seen many stories; this one too had found its way among the sculptures.No: En ny stillhet la seg over dem, ikke tung, men fylt med lovnader.En: A new silence settled over them, not heavy, but filled with promises.No: Bak dem skinte skulpturene i det regnvåte lyset, vitne til et forhold sterkere enn før, tross avstanden.En: Behind them, the sculptures shone in the rain-drenched light, witnessing a relationship stronger than before, despite the distance. Vocabulary Words:dark: mørkheavy: tungsteadily: jevntcontours: konturerguarding: voktetchatter: snakkdoubt: tvilstrength: styrkeexcited: spentnervous: nervøstransparently: gjennomsiktigsincerity: oppriktighetrhythm: rytmeconstant: konstantdrifting apart: glir fra hverandreuncertain: usikkerconsistently: regelmessigsoftened: myknetspark: gnisthope: håpcloseness: nærhetmiles: kilometerimportant: viktigsculptures: skulpturersilence: stillhetpromises: lovnaderwitnessing: vitnerelationship: forholddistance: avstandlighten: lette
In this episode of Superlative, host and aBlogtoWatch founder Ariel Adams sits down with Theodore de Turckheim, Chief Marketing Officer of Micromilspec. Together they explore how the Norwegian brand has evolved from creating bespoke timepieces for elite military squadrons to establishing itself as a serious contender in the modern luxury watch landscape. Theodore shares his unique path from the structured corporate culture of IWC Schaffhausen and Richemont to the creative freedom of a small, independent brand, reflecting on how agility and authenticity have fueled Micromilspec's growth. The conversation dives into the company's shift from tactical tool watches to broader lifestyle collections, the role of humor and storytelling in humanizing a watch brand, and why today's collectors value connection and transparency as much as precision and heritage. From the debut of the Milgraph at Geneva Watch Days to the brand's new ventures into extreme sports collaborations, Ariel and Theodore unpack what it means to build a bold, personality-driven brand in an industry often known for its formality, and how Micromilspec is proving that even serious watches can have a sense of humor.Keep up with Theodore and Micromilspec:- Website: https://www.micromilspec.com/ - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/micromilspec/ Check out this week's sponsor - Movado:- https://www.movado.com/ SUPERLATIVE IS NOW ON YOUTUBE! To check out Superlative on Youtube as well as other ABTW content:- YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@ablogtowatch To check out the ABTW Shop where you can see our products inspired by our love of Horology:- Shop ABTW - https://store.ablogtowatch.com/To keep updated with everything Superlative and aBlogtoWatch, check us out on:- Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ablogtowatch/- Twitter - https://twitter.com/ABLOGTOWATCH- Website - https://www.ablogtowatch.com/If you enjoy the show please Subscribe, Rate, and Review!
Where did you go Joe DiMaio? And Katt Stevens, whatever happened to him after he gave up secular music and started performing on BET ComicView? Peanut oil vapes come in handy when you need to ensure your child never develops a peanut allergy that excludes them from dinner at a Norwegian style household. Dog oil works on the same principle. Travis Kelce is going to be in the new Hennessy ad campaign dressed like Cole Campbell
Watch the Best Scene Reading: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ew4yxfT2YUA Fiona Haegerbergh, a journalist for The Metro Standard, arrives in a rural Norwegian town to investigate rising drug use. Officially, she's there to produce a webcast— but Fiona has her own agenda: uncovering the truth behind the recent suspicious death of a local drug dealer. Fiona's editor urges her to stay on task, as much is riding on the Metro Standard's survival—now largely dependent on the recent success of its popular web series. Get to know the writer: What is your screenplay about? My screenplay is about a journalist Fiona Haegerbergh, who travels to a remote Norwegian town to cover rising drug use for her paper's popular web series, but she's secretly investigating the suspicious death of a local dealer. She's met with hostility from townsfolk and a wary sheriff, but she gradually earns his reluctant trust as she digs into the community's hidden drug network. Her search leads to Jenny, a young mine worker with ties to Fiona's brother, who may have inherited the operation. When Jenny is suddenly found drowned, Fiona's investigation takes a darker turn and she is faced with a devastating choice: expose what she's uncovered and risk her own secret being revealed—or stay silent and let the town's shadows close in. What genres does your screenplay fall under? Thriller, Mystery Why should this screenplay be made into a movie? Because it has a good mystery, loveable characters and an unexpected twist. How would you describe this script in two words? Powerful forces Subscribe to the podcast: https://twitter.com/wildsoundpod https://www.instagram.com/wildsoundpod/ https://www.facebook.com/wildsoundpod
Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Lost and Found in Vigeland: A Park's Unexpected Treasures Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-10-12-22-34-02-no Story Transcript:No: Vigeland Park var kledd i høstens prakt.En: Vigeland Park was dressed in autumn's splendor.No: Gylne blader danset i vinden, og skulpturene strakte sine kalde armer mot himmelen.En: Golden leaves danced in the wind, and the sculptures stretched their cold arms toward the sky.No: Ingrid gikk langs stiene, øynene på bakken.En: Ingrid walked along the paths, her eyes on the ground.No: Hun lette etter et armbånd, et armbånd fullt av minner fra sin bestemor.En: She was searching for a bracelet, a bracelet full of memories from her grandmother.No: Det var ikke bare et smykke, men en del av hennes hjerte.En: It wasn't just a piece of jewelry, but a part of her heart.No: Ikke langt unna, viklet Sven seg gjennom menneskemengden.En: Not far away, Sven wove through the crowd.No: Hans tanker var tynget av et savnet minnekort.En: His thoughts were burdened by a missing memory card.No: Bildene fra hans siste prosjekt lå på det kortet.En: The photos from his latest project were on that card.No: Han trengte dem for en viktig utstilling.En: He needed them for an important exhibition.No: Hodet var fullt av kreative tanker, men hjertet lå bekymringsfullt.En: His mind was full of creative thoughts, but his heart was worry-laden.No: Kari, Ingrids trofaste venn, gikk ved hennes side.En: Kari, Ingrid's loyal friend, walked by her side.No: "Du finner det.En: "You'll find it.No: Jeg er sikker," sa hun og ga Ingrid et oppmuntrende klapp på skulderen.En: I'm sure," she said, giving Ingrid an encouraging pat on the shoulder.No: "La oss tenke logisk.En: "Let's think logically.No: Hvor var du sist du hadde det?En: Where was the last place you had it?"No: "Samtidig, mens Sven sjekket kameravesken for hundre gang, krysset han Ingrids sti.En: Meanwhile, as Sven checked his camera bag for the hundredth time, he crossed Ingrid's path.No: De kolliderte nesten.En: They almost collided.No: "Unnskyld," sa Ingrid, smilende nervøst.En: "Sorry," said Ingrid, smiling nervously.No: "Hele parker er kompliserte," sa Sven med et skjevt smil.En: "Whole parks are complicated," said Sven with a crooked smile.No: "Jeg leter etter noe jeg også.En: "I'm searching for something too."No: "Ingrid nølte ikke lenge.En: Ingrid didn't hesitate for long.No: "Hva leter du etter?En: "What are you looking for?"No: "Sven fortalte henne om minnekortet.En: Sven told her about the memory card.No: De innså raskt at det kunne være en god idé å samarbeide.En: They quickly realized that it might be a good idea to team up.No: "To hjerner tenker bedre enn en," svarte Ingrid og smilte svakt.En: "Two heads think better than one," replied Ingrid, smiling faintly.No: De begynte å lete sammen.En: They began searching together.No: Kari foreslo et system.En: Kari suggested a system.No: De delte parken i sektorer og planla å søke hver del grundig.En: They divided the park into sectors and planned to search each part thoroughly.No: De snakket mens de lette, og de delte historier.En: They talked while they searched, sharing stories.No: Ingrid fortalte om sin bestemor og betydningen armbåndet hadde.En: Ingrid spoke about her grandmother and the significance of the bracelet.No: Sven delte sine drømmer som fotograf.En: Sven shared his dreams as a photographer.No: Plutselig stanset Ingrid, øynene opplyst.En: Suddenly Ingrid stopped, her eyes lighting up.No: Der, på en av skulpturene, hang armbåndet.En: There, on one of the sculptures, hung the bracelet.No: Det glitret i sollyset, fylt med minner.En: It sparkled in the sunlight, filled with memories.No: Hun grep det og holdt det tett.En: She grabbed it and held it tight.No: Samtidig følte Sven et lett sug i magen.En: At the same moment, Sven felt a light flutter in his stomach.No: Han åpnet en ukjent glidelås på kameravesken.En: He opened an unfamiliar zipper on his camera bag.No: Der, mellom noen gamle kvitteringer, var hans savnede minnekort.En: There, among some old receipts, was his missing memory card.No: De lo av tilfeldigheten.En: They laughed at the coincidence.No: To mennesker, hver med sitt tap, hadde funnet hverandres støtte og håp.En: Two people, each with their own loss, had found support and hope in each other.No: De satte seg på en benk, delte medbragt kaffe og kjente varmen fra den gryende vennskapet.En: They sat down on a bench, shared their packed coffee, and felt the warmth of a budding friendship.No: Kari satte seg ved dem, glødende av glede på deres vegne.En: Kari sat down with them, glowing with joy on their behalf.No: "Dette må vi feire!En: "We have to celebrate this!"No: " sa hun, og planla straks en liten fest.En: she said, immediately planning a small party.No: Ingrid blikket på Sven og smilte.En: Ingrid glanced at Sven and smiled.No: "Det er rart," sa hun tankefullt.En: "It's strange," she said thoughtfully.No: "Hvordan en dag i parken kan endre alt.En: "How a day in the park can change everything."No: "Sven nikket medfølende.En: Sven nodded sympathetically.No: "Det beste er ikke alltid fanget i et bilde," svarte han, "men opplevd i virkeligheten.En: "The best is not always captured in a photo," he replied, "but experienced in reality."No: " Og så, mens solen satte seg over Vigeland Park, ble en ny forbindelse skapt.En: And so, as the sun set over Vigeland Park, a new connection was created.No: Og det var kanskje den største skatten av dem alle.En: And perhaps that was the greatest treasure of all. Vocabulary Words:splendor: praktautumn: høstgolden: gylnebracelet: armbåndjewelry: smykkeburdened: tyngetmissing: savnetworried: bekymringsfulltthoughtfully: tankefulltexhibition: utstillingloaded: fyltencouraging: oppmuntrendecollided: kollidertethoroughly: grundiggreatest: størstememories: minnerconnection: forbindelsecreative: kreativehope: håplaughter: losympathetically: medfølendetreasure: skattenflutter: sugsparkled: glitretphotographer: fotograflogical: logiskunfamiliar: ukjentreceipts: kvitteringerbudding: gryendecelebrate: feire
Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Harvest Harmony: Navigating Chaos & Connection at Forsyth Park Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-10-12-07-38-20-no Story Transcript:No: Sigrid og Leif gikk nedover den brede stien i Forsyth Park.En: Sigrid and Leif walked down the wide path in Forsyth Park.No: Høstfargene lyste opp parken med sine gylne og røde blader.En: The autumn colors illuminated the park with their golden and red leaves.No: De var på vei til det lokale bondemarkedet.En: They were on their way to the local farmers' market.No: Det var Halloween snart, og forberedelsene til festen lå som en tung sky over Leif.En: Halloween was soon, and the preparations for the party hung like a heavy cloud over Leif.No: Sigrid elsket høsten.En: Sigrid loved autumn.No: Hun elsket å lage mat med ferske ingredienser og holdt alltid tradisjonene i hevd.En: She loved to cook with fresh ingredients and always upheld traditions.No: Leif var en mer avslappet type, som kjente klumpen i magen vokse ved tanken på alle oppgavene foran dem.En: Leif was a more laid-back type, who felt the knot in his stomach grow at the thought of all the tasks ahead.No: Markedet var fullt av liv.En: The market was full of life.No: Folk gikk fra bod til bod med handleposer fylt til randen.En: People went from stall to stall with shopping bags filled to the brim.No: Overalt hang gresskar og andre høstpynt som signaliserte den kommende Halloween-festen.En: Everywhere were pumpkins and other autumn decorations signaling the upcoming Halloween party.No: "Det er mye folk i dag," sa Sigrid og tittet over skuldrene på de andre kundene i køene.En: "There are a lot of people today," said Sigrid as she peeked over the shoulders of the other customers in the lines.No: "Vi finner aldri alt vi trenger," svarte Leif med en liten sukk.En: "We'll never find everything we need," answered Leif with a little sigh.No: "Skal vi splitte opp for å bli ferdig raskere?En: "Should we split up to be done faster?"No: "Sigrid nikket.En: Sigrid nodded.No: "Det er lurt.En: "That's smart.No: Jeg tar meg av grønnsakene.En: I'll take care of the vegetables.No: Du kan gå til kjøtt- og ostebodene.En: You can go to the meat and cheese stalls."No: "De delte handlelisten mellom seg.En: They divided the shopping list between them.No: Men i travelheten glemte Leif det han hadde lest, og ble heller distrahert av et ukjent band som spilte folkemusikk.En: But in the bustle, Leif forgot what he had read and instead got distracted by an unfamiliar band playing folk music.No: Sigrid beveget seg mellom bodene, men markedet var virkelig overveldende.En: Sigrid moved between the stalls, but the market was truly overwhelming.No: Noen varer var allerede utsolgt, og køene var lange.En: Some goods were already sold out, and the lines were long.No: Hun begynte å bli frustrert, tiden gikk fortere enn hun hadde trodd.En: She began to feel frustrated; time was passing faster than she had thought.No: Hun trengte gresskar og epler, men det virket som de forsvant foran øynene hennes.En: She needed pumpkins and apples, but they seemed to disappear before her eyes.No: På den andre siden av markedet kom Leif over et stånd med norske godbiter – brunost og lefser.En: On the other side of the market, Leif came across a stand with Norwegian treats—brunost and lefser.No: Duften av barndommens minner fylte luften, og Leif kunne ikke unngå å smile.En: The scent of childhood memories filled the air, and Leif couldn't help but smile.No: Han visste at Sigrid ville sette pris på en bit av hjemlandet.En: He knew Sigrid would appreciate a bit of their homeland.No: De møttes igjen ved inngangen, begge litt trette av hver sine utfordringer.En: They met again at the entrance, both a little tired from their respective challenges.No: Sigrid hadde fått tak i noe, men ikke alt.En: Sigrid had managed to get some things, but not everything.No: Hun så på posene Leif hadde med seg og oppdaget brunosten.En: She looked at the bags Leif had with him and spotted the brunost.No: "Leif, du fant brunost!En: "Leif, you found brunost!"No: " lyste hun opp.En: she beamed.No: "Det hadde jeg ikke på listen, men det er helt perfekt!En: "I didn't have that on the list, but it's absolutely perfect!"No: "Leif smilte, lettet over å ha gjort noe riktig.En: Leif smiled, relieved to have done something right.No: "Jeg tenkte det ville gjøre deg glad.En: "I thought it would make you happy.No: Og jeg fant noen fine ingredienser også, til slutt.En: And I found some good ingredients too, in the end."No: "De gikk sammen ut av parken, armene fulle av gode råvarer og norsk sjarm.En: They walked out of the park together, arms full of good produce and Norwegian charm.No: Nå følte de seg begge klare, ikke bare for festen, men også for å skape minner sammen.En: Now they both felt ready, not just for the party, but also to create memories together.No: Kanskje litt spontanitet kunne blandes fint med Sigrids omhyggelige planer.En: Perhaps a little spontaneity could mix well with Sigrid's meticulous plans.No: Sigrid hadde lært at det kunne være morsomt å slippe kontrollen litt, og Leif skjønte verdien av Sigrids detaljerte forberedelser.En: Sigrid had learned that it could be fun to let go of control a bit, and Leif understood the value of Sigrid's detailed preparations.No: Nå gledet de seg til Halloween, der de kunne dele både plikter og glede, akkurat som de hadde delt markedets kaos.En: Now they looked forward to Halloween, where they could share both duties and joy, just as they had shared the market's chaos. Vocabulary Words:wide: bredeautumn: høstilluminated: lyste opppreparations: forberedelseneupheld: holdt i hevdlaid-back: avslappetknot: klumpenbustle: travelhetenunfamiliar: ukjentstall: bodoverwhelming: overveldendedistracted: distrahertfolk music: folkemusikksold out: utsolgtscent: duftenmemories: minnerrespective: hver sinespot: oppdagespontaneity: spontanitetmeticulous: omhyggeligechaos: kaosfrustrated: frustrertchallenge: utfordringerduties: pliktershare: delecharm: sjarmingredients: ingredienserdisappear: forsvinnerelieved: lettetvalue: verdi
The Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to María Corina Machado, a far-right Venezuelan coup-plotter who has long been funded by the US government. She strongly supports Israel as it commits genocide against the Palestinian people, and she is at the center of Donald Trump's war on Venezuela, pushing for regime change against President Nicolás Maduro. Ben Norton exposes the ugly truth. VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ks9uDtd7Msc Topics 0:00 María Corina Machado: US-funded coup-plotter 0:45 Nobel "Peace" Prizes for US war criminals 1:44 Machado supports genocidal Israeli regime 2:38 Venezuela supports Palestine 3:04 Machado requested Israeli military intervention 3:46 UN experts: Israel is committing genocide 4:24 Trump's war on Venezuela 6:26 Machado wants to privatize Venezuela's oil 7:32 Trump's 2019 coup attempt in Venezuela 8:12 (CLIP) Trump wants Venezuela's oil 8:24 Trump backs Venezuelan opposition 9:09 (CLIP) Machado called & thanked Trump 9:34 US-backed coup attempt in 2002 10:16 Obama declared Venezuela a "threat" 10:49 US sanctions on Venezuela 11:43 Machado called for foreign intervention 12:06 (CLIP) Machado requests "international force" 12:38 Norwegian politician criticizes Nobel committee 14:14 Machado lobbies for more sanctions 15:04 Sanctions kill many Venezuelans 16:08 Sanctions cause millions of deaths 17:31 Marco Rubio lobbied Nobel committee 19:00 Machado met with George W Bush 20:10 US government funded Machado 21:52 National Endowment for Democracy (NED) 22:56 NED congratulates Machado 24:59 Nobel laureate Obama: war criminal 26:53 Nobel laureate Kissinger: war criminal 28:02 Nobel laureate Dalai Lama: CIA asset 29:29 Nobel "Peace" Prize for war 30:13 Outro
Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Reuniting on Amalfi Cliffs: A Sibling's Second Chance Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-10-11-22-34-02-no Story Transcript:No: Siri sto ved kanten av klippen og stirret ut over det glitrende havet som bredte seg under henne.En: Siri stood at the edge of the cliff and gazed out over the sparkling sea that spread out beneath her.No: Den friske høstbrisen blafret gjennom håret hennes, og hun kjente lukten av saltvann som blandet seg med duften av appelsintrær.En: The fresh autumn breeze fluttered through her hair, and she smelled the scent of saltwater mixing with the fragrance of orange trees.No: Amalfi-kysten var vakker i høstens farger, og det var her hun og Magnus skulle møtes igjen etter mange år.En: The Amalfi-kysten was beautiful in the autumn colors, and this was where she and Magnus were to meet again after many years.No: Familiegjenforeningen var lenge ventet, men også fylt med usikkerhet.En: The family reunion was long-awaited, but also filled with uncertainty.No: Siri strakte seg etter kaffekoppen og prøvde å samle tankene.En: Siri reached for the coffee cup and tried to gather her thoughts.No: Magnus hadde alltid vært den eventyrlystne broren, mens hun hadde valgt et stille liv.En: Magnus had always been the adventurous brother, while she had chosen a quiet life.No: Mellom dem hadde det vokst misforståelser og stille klager.En: Between them had grown misunderstandings and silent complaints.No: Magnus nøt utsikten fra terrassen.En: Magnus enjoyed the view from the terrace.No: Han elsket de dramatiske klippene og det klare blå havet.En: He loved the dramatic cliffs and the clear blue sea.No: Men tanken på møtet med Siri fylte ham med uro.En: But the thought of the meeting with Siri filled him with unease.No: Han visste at de måtte snakke om gamle sår.En: He knew they had to talk about old wounds.No: "Siri," sa han forsiktig da han kom ut for å møte henne.En: "Siri," he said cautiously when he came out to meet her.No: "Skal vi ta en tur langs kysten?En: "Shall we take a walk along the coast?"No: "Siri nikket og de begynte å gå side om side.En: Siri nodded, and they began to walk side by side.No: Stien var smal, kantet med gyldne blader som raslet under føttene.En: The path was narrow, lined with golden leaves that rustled under their feet.No: Naturen omkring dem var så vakker at den nesten var beroligende.En: The nature around them was so beautiful that it was almost soothing.No: Men Siri's hjerte banket raskt.En: But Siri's heart was beating fast.No: Hun visste at nå var tiden inne for å snakke.En: She knew that now was the time to talk.No: "Hvorfor forlot du oss, Magnus?En: "Why did you leave us, Magnus?"No: " spurte hun stille.En: she asked quietly.No: Spørsmålet hang tungt i luften mellom dem.En: The question hung heavily in the air between them.No: Magnus stoppet, så ut på havet og sukket.En: Magnus stopped, looked out at the sea, and sighed.No: "Jeg trodde jeg måtte finne meg selv," sa han.En: "I thought I needed to find myself," he said.No: "Men jeg skjønner nå hvor mye av familien jeg har mistet på veien.En: "But I realize now how much of the family I lost along the way."No: "Siri så på ham, med øyne fylt av tårer.En: Siri looked at him, with eyes filled with tears.No: "Jeg har savnet deg," hvisket hun.En: "I've missed you," she whispered.No: "Det har vært vanskelig uten deg.En: "It's been hard without you."No: ""Jeg angrer," sa Magnus med en stemme full av følelser.En: "I'm sorry," said Magnus with a voice full of emotion.No: "Kan vi starte på nytt, Siri?En: "Can we start anew, Siri?"No: "Siri nikket, lettet over å endelig ha ordene ute.En: Siri nodded, relieved to finally have the words out.No: "Ja, det vil jeg gjerne," svarte hun.En: "Yes, I'd like that," she replied.No: "Vi kan gjøre det bedre denne gangen.En: "We can do better this time."No: "De fortsatte å gå, men samtalen fløt lettere nå.En: They continued to walk, but the conversation flowed more easily now.No: De delte historier, lo av minner, og snakket om fremtiden.En: They shared stories, laughed at memories, and talked about the future.No: De gamle sårene begynte gro.En: The old wounds began to heal.No: Varmen fra solen trengte inn i dem, og kulden fra årene som hadde gått begynte sakte å svinne bort.En: The warmth of the sun seeped into them, and the cold from the years that had passed began to slowly fade away.No: Da solen gikk ned over horisonten, stod de der, tett sammen, med et løfte om å bygge bro over avstanden som hadde vært mellom dem.En: When the sun set over the horizon, they stood there, close together, with a promise to bridge the gap that had been between them.No: Søskenbåndet mellom Siri og Magnus ble styrket, og de oppdaget en ny grunn til å holde fast ved hverandre.En: The sibling bond between Siri and Magnus was strengthened, and they found a new reason to hold on to each other.No: Der, på den vakre Amalfi-kysten, lovet de å ta bedre vare på hverandre.En: There, on the beautiful Amalfi-kysten, they promised to take better care of each other.No: Sammen så de mot den fjerne horisonten, med løftet om å aldri forlate hverandre igjen.En: Together they looked out towards the distant horizon, with the promise to never leave each other again. Vocabulary Words:gazed: stirretsparkling: glitrendebreeze: brisfluttered: blafretfragrance: duftreunion: gjenforeningenuncertainty: usikkerhetadventurous: eventyrlystnemisunderstandings: misforståelsercomplaints: klagerterrace: terrassenunease: urocautiously: forsiktignarrow: smalsoothing: beroligendesigh: sukkwhispered: hvisketemotion: følelserrelieved: lettethealing: grohorizon: horisontengap: avstandensibling bond: søskenbåndetstrengthened: styrketbridge: bropromised: lovetdistant: fjernegather: samlesilence: stillerustled: raslet
Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Finding Time: A Heirloom Quest in the Heart of Napoli Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-10-11-07-38-20-no Story Transcript:No: Lars spaserte langs de travle gatene i Napoli.En: Lars walked along the busy streets of Napoli.No: Lydene fra bilene blandet seg med ropene fra gatens selgere som solgte alt fra fersk frukt til nybakte pizzastykker.En: The sounds of the cars mixed with the shouts of street vendors selling everything from fresh fruit to freshly baked pizza slices.No: Han kunne kjenne lukten av espresso når han gikk forbi en liten kafé.En: He could smell the aroma of espresso as he passed by a small café.No: Til tross for skjønnheten rundt seg, hadde Lars et klart mål: han måtte finne et gammelt familiearvestykke som hadde blitt stjålet for mange år siden.En: Despite the beauty around him, Lars had a clear goal: he needed to find an old family heirloom that had been stolen many years ago.No: Det var høst, og den milde brisen fikk de gylne bladene til å virvle rundt føttene hans.En: It was autumn, and the gentle breeze made the golden leaves swirl around his feet.No: Han hadde nettopp fått vite at arvestykket skulle selges på en auksjon i byen.En: He had just learned that the heirloom was to be sold at an auction in the city.No: Det var en gammel klokke, en gave fra hans bestemor.En: It was an old clock, a gift from his grandmother.No: Hun betydde mye for ham, og han følte et sterkt behov for å ære hennes minne.En: She meant a lot to him, and he felt a strong need to honor her memory.No: Lars visste at han ikke hadde nok penger til å delta i en budkrig mot rike samlere.En: Lars knew he didn't have enough money to participate in a bidding war against wealthy collectors.No: Han følte seg usikker, redd for å feile.En: He felt uncertain, afraid of failing.No: Men han var fast bestemt.En: But he was determined.No: Han gikk inn på auksjonshuset, usikker på hva han skulle gjøre.En: He entered the auction house, unsure of what to do.No: Inne i bygningen traff han Ingrid, en lokal historiker.En: Inside the building, he met Ingrid, a local historian.No: Hun hadde hørt om arvestykkets historie og var fascinert av det.En: She had heard about the heirloom's history and was fascinated by it.No: Ingrid så Lars' engasjement og bestemte seg for å hjelpe ham.En: Ingrid saw Lars' passion and decided to help him.No: Sammen undersøkte de arvestykket, og Ingrid brukte sin kunnskap til å bekrefte dets autentisitet.En: Together, they examined the heirloom, and Ingrid used her knowledge to verify its authenticity.No: Auksjonen begynte.En: The auction began.No: Nervene til Lars sto i høyspenn, men Ingrid snakket med auksjonshuset.En: Lars' nerves were on edge, but Ingrid spoke with the auction house.No: Hun fortalte dem om arvestykkets betydning for Lars og familien hans.En: She told them about the heirloom's significance to Lars and his family.No: Hennes overbevisende argumentasjon imponerte dem.En: Her convincing argument impressed them.No: Auksjonshuset, rørt av historien, bestemte seg for å gi arvestykket tilbake til Lars' familie som et tegn på godvilje.En: Moved by the story, the auction house decided to give the heirloom back to Lars' family as a gesture of goodwill.No: Lars var både overrasket og lettet.En: Lars was both surprised and relieved.No: Han hadde fått klokke tilbake uten å måtte by.En: He had gotten the clock back without having to bid.No: Etterpå, mens de satt på en kafé og nøt en kopp espresso, takket Lars Ingrid.En: Afterwards, as they sat in a café enjoying a cup of espresso, Lars thanked Ingrid.No: Han forsto nå kraften i samarbeid.En: He now understood the power of collaboration.No: Han hadde fått en ny venn, og hans tillit til seg selv vokste.En: He had gained a new friend, and his confidence in himself grew.No: Han hadde lært at hjelp og vennskap kunne være avgjørende.En: He had learned that help and friendship could be crucial.No: Med klokken trygt i sine hender, visste Lars at han hadde lyktes.En: With the clock safely in his hands, Lars knew he had succeeded.No: Han hadde ikke bare hentet hjem et stykke av familien, men også følt forbindelsen til sin bestemor sterkere enn noen gang.En: He had not only brought back a piece of the family but also felt the connection to his grandmother stronger than ever.No: Napoli hadde gitt ham mer enn han hadde kommet dit for å finne.En: Napoli had given him more than he had come there to find. Vocabulary Words:vendor: selgereswirl: virvleheirloom: arvestykkeauction: auksjonbidding war: budkrigdetermined: fast bestemtauctioneer: auksjonshusetrelic: gammel klokkepassion: engasjementauthenticity: autentisitetsignificance: betydningconvincing: overbevisendegesture: tegngoodwill: godviljerelieved: lettetcollaboration: samarbeidconfidence: tillittreacherous: forræderskdiscovery: oppdagelseacknowledgement: erkjennelsehistorian: historikervibrant: livligfascinated: fascinertchronicle: kronikkaspiration: ambisjongratitude: takknemlighetretrospect: etterpåklokskapperspective: perspektivcurated: kurertembrace: omfavnelse
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Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Reviving Creativity on the Scenic Flåmsbanen Railway Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-10-10-22-34-01-no Story Transcript:No: Det var en klar høstdag da Flåmsbanen snirklet seg gjennom de majestetiske fjellene i Norge.En: It was a clear autumn day as the Flåmsbanen wound its way through the majestic mountains of Norge.No: Togene på den historiske jernbanen var kjent for sine fantastiske utsikter.En: The trains on the historic railway were known for their fantastic views.No: Astrid satt ved et av de store vinduene og stirret ut på de fargerike, høstklare løvtrærne som fløt forbi.En: Astrid sat by one of the large windows, staring out at the colorful, autumn-bright trees that floated by.No: Hun hadde følt en kreativ blokk de siste månedene, og håpet denne reisen kunne gi henne inspirasjon.En: She had been feeling a creative block for the past few months and hoped this journey could provide her with inspiration.No: Lenger ned i vognen satt Lars.En: Further down in the carriage sat Lars.No: Han bladde gjennom en gammel jernbaneguide han hadde funnet på en bruktbokhandel.En: He was flipping through an old railway guide he had found at a used bookstore.No: Hans øyne lyste opp hver gang toget krysset en historisk milepæl.En: His eyes lit up every time the train crossed a historical milestone.No: Likevel følte han seg ofte alene i sin entusiasme for gamle tog.En: Yet, he often felt alone in his enthusiasm for old trains.No: Da toget bremset for å gi et perfekt bilde på utsiktspunktet, sukket Astrid.En: When the train slowed to provide a perfect picture at the viewpoint, Astrid sighed.No: Hun hadde ikke fått den "perfekte" bildet hun hadde håpet på.En: She hadn't captured the "perfect" photo she had hoped for.No: Hun la fra seg kameraet, litt skuffet.En: She put down her camera, a little disappointed.No: På det øyeblikket så Lars henne.En: At that moment, Lars saw her.No: Han hadde lagt merke til henne tidligere og lurte på om hun kunne forstå og dele hans interesse.En: He had noticed her earlier and wondered if she could understand and share his interest.No: "Hei," sa Lars forsiktig, og hentet en modig tone.En: "Hi," said Lars cautiously, summoning a brave tone.No: "Jeg har et kart over toget, med noen steder som kanskje kan være interessante for å ta bilder.En: "I have a map of the train, with some places that might be interesting for taking pictures."No: "Astrid nølte et øyeblikk, men så bestemte hun seg for å ta sjansen.En: Astrid hesitated for a moment, but then she decided to take the chance.No: "Vis meg," svarte hun med et svakt smil.En: "Show me," she replied with a faint smile.No: De to vandret gjennom toget, stoppet ved gamle plakater og knotete dører som Lukas entusiastisk forklarte.En: The two wandered through the train, stopping at old posters and creaky doors that Lars enthusiastically explained.No: Lars pekte ut små detaljer—en rusten skilt her, en skjult alkov der—som Astrid fanget opp med kameraet sitt.En: Lars pointed out small details—a rusty sign here, a hidden alcove there—that Astrid captured with her camera.No: Da de nådde enden av vognen, glødet solen gjennom rutene og badet hele kupeen i et gyllent lys.En: When they reached the end of the carriage, the sun glowed through the windows, bathing the entire compartment in a golden light.No: Astrid løftet kameraet og knipset øyeblikket.En: Astrid raised her camera and snapped the moment.No: Bildet fanget ikke bare lyset, men også kjernen av hva denne reisen betydde.En: The picture captured not only the light but also the essence of what this journey meant.No: Hun følte en bris av kreativitet fylle henne.En: She felt a breeze of creativity fill her.No: "Dette er det," sa Astrid med glød i stemmen.En: "This is it," said Astrid with excitement in her voice.No: "Dette var det jeg trengte.En: "This was what I needed."No: "Lars smilte, mer åpen og selvsikker enn før.En: Lars smiled, more open and confident than before.No: "Fantastisk!En: "Fantastic!"No: " sa han.En: he said.No: "Jeg er glad jeg kunne hjelpe.En: "I'm glad I could help."No: "De satte seg ned igjen, og Astrid takket Lars oppriktig.En: They sat down again, and Astrid thanked Lars sincerely.No: Hun visste nå at hennes blokkerte kreativitet bare trengte litt ny gnist.En: She now knew that her blocked creativity just needed a little new spark.No: For Lars var det like mye en seier.En: For Lars, it was just as much a victory.No: Han hadde funnet noen som delte hans glede, og oppdaget hvordan hans lidenskap faktisk kunne inspirere andre.En: He had found someone who shared his joy and discovered how his passion could actually inspire others.No: Der, mens toget rullet videre, visste både Astrid og Lars at denne høstdagen på Flåmsbanen hadde forandret dem.En: There, as the train rolled on, both Astrid and Lars knew that this autumn day on the Flåmsbanen had changed them.No: Astrid hadde funnet veien tilbake til fotografi gjennom spontanitet, mens Lars hadde fått mot til å dele sine interesser med verden.En: Astrid had found her way back to photography through spontaneity, while Lars had gained the courage to share his interests with the world. Vocabulary Words:majestic: majestetiskewound: snirkletcarriage: vognenflipping through: bladde gjennomenthusiasm: entusiasmehesitated: nøltewandered: vandretcreaky: knotetealcove: alkovglowed: glødetbathed: badetcompartment: kupeensnapped: knipsetbreeze: briscapture: fanget oppspark: gnistcautiously: forsiktigsummoning: hentetmilestone: milepælperfect: perfekteviewpoint: utsiktspunktetpointed: pekterusty: rustenluminous: gyllentessence: kjernencreative: kreativblocked: blokkertespontaneity: spontanitetvictory: seierpassion: lidenskap
Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: From Fear to Leadership: Overcoming the Storm Together Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-10-10-07-38-20-no Story Transcript:No: Det var en kjølig høstmorgen i Ålesund.En: It was a chilly autumn morning in Ålesund.No: En gruppe ivrige idrettsutøvere ankom treningsleiren, klare for en viktig treningsøkt.En: A group of eager athletes arrived at the training camp, ready for an important workout session.No: Blant dem var Johan, en dedikert atlet med en skjult frykt for å mislykkes.En: Among them was Johan, a dedicated athlete with a hidden fear of failing.No: Han ønsket å vise seg som en kapabel leder for laget sitt.En: He wanted to prove himself as a capable leader for his team.No: Ved siden av Johan stod Elin, alltid oppmuntrende, alltid med en varm kommentar for å heve humøret.En: Next to Johan stood Elin, always encouraging, always offering a warm comment to lift the mood.No: Kjetil, den pragmatiske treneren, så på gruppen med et skarpt øye.En: Kjetil, the pragmatic coach, watched the group with a keen eye.No: Han var fokusert på forbedring, på å presse laget til sitt fulle potensial.En: He was focused on improvement, on pushing the team to its full potential.No: Dagen begynte som vanlig, med styrketrening og løpeturer langs de majestetiske fjordene som omkranset leiren.En: The day began as usual, with strength training and running along the majestic fjords surrounding the camp.No: Men plutselig, uten forvarsel, begynte snøen å falle.En: But suddenly, without warning, the snow began to fall.No: Og det var ikke bare et forsiktig dryss – det var en voldsom snøstorm som kom fra ingensteds.En: And it wasn't just a gentle sprinkle—it was a fierce snowstorm that came out of nowhere.No: Kjetil ropte til laget for å samle dem, men snøen falt tykk og rask.En: Kjetil shouted to the team to gather them, but the snow was falling thick and fast.No: Johan kjente angsten stige.En: Johan felt the anxiety rising.No: Tanken på å miste kontrollen, på å svikte laget, skremte ham.En: The thought of losing control, of failing the team, frightened him.No: "Vi må finne en løsning," sa Elin med en rolig trygghet.En: "We have to find a solution," said Elin with calm confidence.No: "Vi stoler på deg, Johan.En: "We trust you, Johan."No: "Ordene hennes traff ham som en bølge av varme.En: Her words hit him like a wave of warmth.No: Johan visste at han måtte handle.En: Johan knew he had to act.No: Med en plutselig følelse av ansvar samlet han alle rundt seg.En: With a sudden sense of responsibility, he gathered everyone around him.No: "Vi må lage en midlertidig leir," sa Johan bestemt.En: "We need to make a temporary shelter," said Johan decisively.No: "Vi kan bruke det vi har for å lage et ly.En: "We can use what we have to make a shelter."No: "Gruppen begynte raskt å samle kvister og de få presenningene de hadde med seg.En: The group quickly began to gather branches and the few tarps they had with them.No: Johan ledet arbeidet, og Elin hjalp til med å holde stemningen oppe.En: Johan led the work, and Elin helped to keep the spirits high.No: Med fokus og samarbeid bygde de et lite, men solid ly for vinden og snøen.En: With focus and teamwork, they built a small but sturdy shelter from the wind and snow.No: Stormen raste videre, men inne i det provisoriske skjulet holdt Johan og teamet humøret oppe.En: The storm raged on, but inside the makeshift shelter, Johan and the team kept their spirits up.No: Han snakket med hver av dem, forsikret seg om at alle hadde det godt.En: He spoke with each of them, making sure everyone was okay.No: Det vi gjorde dem sterkere.En: What they did made them stronger.No: Frykten forsvant sakte, erstattet av en følelse av samhold.En: The fear slowly vanished, replaced by a sense of camaraderie.No: Til slutt begynte stormen å avta.En: Eventually, the storm began to subside.No: Skyene drev bort, og avslørte en klar, stjernefylt himmel.En: The clouds drifted away, revealing a clear, starry sky.No: Åndedragene ble roligere, og Johan visste at de hadde kommet seg gjennom det verste.En: Breaths became calmer, and Johan knew they had gotten through the worst.No: "Vi gjorde det," sa Johan, med ekte lettelse i stemmen.En: "We did it," said Johan, with genuine relief in his voice.No: "Takk for at dere stolte på meg.En: "Thank you for trusting me."No: "Elin smilte og klappet Johan på skulderen.En: Elin smiled and patted Johan on the shoulder.No: "Du var en fantastisk leder i dag.En: "You were a fantastic leader today."No: "Kjetil nikket, stolt over laget sitt.En: Kjetil nodded, proud of his team.No: "Dette var en test, men også en styrke.En: "This was a test, but also a strength.No: Nå vet vi hva vi kan håndtere sammen.En: Now we know what we can handle together."No: "Da de gikk tilbake til leiren, var Johan en endret mann.En: As they returned to the camp, Johan was a changed man.No: Han kjente seg tryggere, klar til å møte fremtidige utfordringer med nytt mot og tillit til seg selv.En: He felt more confident, ready to face future challenges with new courage and trust in himself.No: Han hadde ikke bare overvunnet stormen, men også sin egen frykt, og steg frem som en leder som laget kunne stole på.En: He had not only overcome the storm but also his own fear, emerging as a leader the team could rely on. Vocabulary Words:chilly: kjøligathletes: idrettsutøvereeager: ivrigeworkout: treningsøktpragmatic: pragmatiskdedicated: dedikertfailure: å mislykkesencouraging: oppmuntrendemajestic: majestetiskesurrounding: omkransetgentle: forsiktigsprinkle: dryssfierce: voldsomsubside: avtacamaraderie: samholdfear: frykttemporary: midlertidigshelter: lyanxiety: angstresponsibility: ansvarsturdy: solidmakeshift: provisoriskspirits: humøretstarry: stjernefyltreveal: avslørtebreaths: åndedragenerelief: lettelsefantastic: fantastiskhandle: håndterechallenge: utfordringer
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Bradley Sappenfield joins the podcast and helps Mark discuss this unforgettable episode. I Hope you enjoy it! “A school project on genealogy leads Albert to confront his dark past. As the Ingalls help Albert with the project, Charles and Caroline decide to adopt the young lad. Then, Albert’s biological father Mr. Quinn shows up.” The Family Tree originally aired on October 1, 1979 The opening song “Albert” is written and performed by the amazing Norwegian band, Project Brundlefly and is used with permission. Check them out at: https://www.facebook.com/ProjectBrundlefly Become a Patron! The post Revisiting The Family Tree first appeared on The Little House on the Prairie Podcast: Walnut GroveCast.
On July 4, 1825, the little sloop Restauration sailed out of the harbor in Stavanger, Norway, on a journey to a new land. Only fifty-four feet long, the modest vessel began a voyage to a new life for the fifty-two souls on board. The ship's name is Norwegian and means “restoration,” reflecting the hopes of those who dreamed of a new beginning.
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Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: A Surprise Proposal Amidst Nature's Splendor in Geirangerfjord Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-10-09-22-34-02-no Story Transcript:No: Høstfargene lyste opp hele Geirangerfjorden.En: The autumn colors illuminated the whole of Geirangerfjorden.No: Trærne var malt i gylne og røde nyanser, og fjordens vann glitret som krystaller.En: The trees were painted in golden and red shades, and the fjord's water glittered like crystals.No: Kristoffer og Lina hadde planlagt en tur langs en av de mest populære stiene i området.En: Kristoffer and Lina had planned a hike along one of the most popular trails in the area.No: Med dem var Marius, Kristoffers beste venn, som skulle hjelpe å fange det spesielle øyeblikket.En: With them was Marius, Kristoffer's best friend, who was to help capture the special moment.No: Kristoffers hjerte banket raskere enn noensinne, for i dag hadde han noe spesielt i tankene.En: Kristoffer's heart was beating faster than ever, for today he had something special in mind.No: De begynte å gå, og luften var klar og kjølig.En: They began to walk, and the air was clear and chilly.No: Været i fjordene er alltid et mysterium.En: The weather in the fjords is always a mystery.No: Kristoffer kjente en voksende uro da han så tette skyer som truet i horisonten.En: Kristoffer felt a growing unease as he saw thick clouds threatening on the horizon.No: Heldigvis hadde han ringen trygt plassert i lommen, men nervene hans ble ikke roligere av den grunn.En: Luckily, he had the ring safely placed in his pocket, but his nerves weren't calmed by that fact.No: Stien snodde seg oppover de majestetiske klippene, og utsikten var fenomenal når tåken tillot innsyn.En: The trail twisted upward along the majestic cliffs, and the view was phenomenal when the mist allowed visibility.No: Lina gikk foran, smilende og uvitende om den store overraskelsen som ventet.En: Lina walked ahead, smiling and unaware of the big surprise that awaited.No: Marius, noen skritt bak, bar diskret på kameraet sitt, klar til å fange øyeblikket.En: Marius, a few steps behind, discreetly carried his camera, ready to capture the moment.No: Plutselig tetnet tåken, og fjordens glans forsvant som i en grå malstrøm.En: Suddenly the mist thickened, and the fjord's brilliance disappeared like in a gray whirlpool.No: Kristoffer kjente en klump i magen.En: Kristoffer felt a lump in his stomach.No: Hva hvis de ikke fikk se utsikten?En: What if they couldn't see the view?No: Ville Lina fortsatt si ja?En: Would Lina still say yes?No: Han gikk i sine egne tanker, usikker på hva som ville skje videre.En: He walked lost in his own thoughts, uncertain about what would happen next.No: Men som om naturen ville spille på lag, begynte tåken å lette akkurat i det øyeblikket de nådde toppen av stien.En: But as if nature wanted to cooperate, the mist began to clear just as they reached the top of the trail.No: Solstråler snek seg gjennom skyene, lyste opp landskapet og ga fjorden en nesten magisk glød.En: Sun rays sneaked through the clouds, illuminating the landscape and giving the fjord an almost magical glow.No: Dette var øyeblikket.En: This was the moment.No: Kristoffer pustet dypt, gikk ned på ett kne og tok Linas hender i sine.En: Kristoffer took a deep breath, went down on one knee, and took Lina's hands in his.No: Overraskelsen i øynene hennes var ubetalelig.En: The surprise in her eyes was priceless.No: "Lina," begynte han, med hjertet i halsen, "vil du gifte deg med meg?En: "Lina," he began, with his heart in his throat, "will you marry me?"No: "Det var et kort øyeblikk av stillhet før Lina brøt ut i et strålende smil og nikket.En: There was a brief moment of silence before Lina broke into a radiant smile and nodded.No: "Ja, selvfølgelig!En: "Yes, of course!"No: " ropte hun entusiastisk.En: she exclaimed enthusiastically.No: Marius, som hadde stått klar, fanget det perfekte bildet av de to foran den fantastiske utsikten.En: Marius, who had been ready, captured the perfect picture of the two of them against the stunning view.No: Gleden var overveldende.En: The joy was overwhelming.No: De omfavnet hverandre, og det var som om både tiden og kulden sto stille.En: They embraced each other, and it felt as if both time and the cold stood still.No: Alt føltes perfekt, som om hele naturen hadde planlagt denne øyeblikkets magi sammen med Kristoffer.En: Everything felt perfect, as if all of nature had planned this magical moment together with Kristoffer.No: Opplevelsen gjorde Kristoffer tryggere på liver spontaniteter.En: The experience made Kristoffer more confident in life's spontaneities.No: Selv når ting ikke går helt etter planen, kan de likevel bli til noe vakkert.En: Even when things don't go exactly as planned, they can still turn into something beautiful.No: Lina og Kristoffer sto der lenge, hånd i hånd, og så ut over den mektige fjorden, nå forlovet og klare til å starte sin nye reise sammen.En: Lina and Kristoffer stood there for a long time, hand in hand, looking out over the mighty fjord, now engaged and ready to start their new journey together. Vocabulary Words:illuminated: lyste opphorizon: horisontenunease: uromystery: mysteriummajestic: majestetiskephenomenal: fenomenaldiscreetly: diskretbrilliance: glanswhirlpool: malstrømuncertain: usikkerspontaneity: spontaniteterunexpected: uvanligeglittered: glitretgrowing: voksendethreatening: truetcalmed: roligeretwisted: snoddeawareness: uvitendethickened: tetnetradiant: strålendeoverwhelming: overveldendeembraced: omfavnetcooperate: spille på laglandscape: landskapetcapture: fangeengaged: forlovetplanned: planlagtcapture: fangemajestic: majestetiskespontaneity: spontaniteter
The first group of Norwegian immigrants arrived in the U.S. on a ship from Norway 200 years ago. And this week, Norway's Crown Prince Haakon, the heir to the Norwegian throne, is in Minnesota to recognize the unique ties the state has had to the country since 1825. On Tuesday, Haakon visited Norway House in Minneapolis. He was greeted by hundreds of community members waving Norwegian flags and he cut the ribbon for a library connecting Minnesotans with Norway. Sandy Ulsaker Wiese is board chair of the Norway House. She joined MPR News host Nina Moini to explain the significance of the Crown Prince's visit and how Norwegians have shaped Minnesota.
Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Rediscovering Bonds in the Autumn of Friendship Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-10-08-22-34-02-no Story Transcript:No: Høstvinden hvisket gjennom de eldgamle trærne, mens skogen kledde seg i gyldne toner.En: The autumn wind whispered through the ancient trees, as the forest dressed itself in golden tones.No: Sigrid, Erik og Kari sto ved begynnelsen av stien som førte inn til de mystiske ruinene.En: Sigrid, Erik, and Kari stood at the beginning of the path leading to the mysterious ruins.No: De hadde planlagt denne turen lenge.En: They had planned this trip for a long time.No: For Sigrid var det mer enn bare en utforskning – det var en sjanse til å føle nærhet til vennene sine igjen.En: For Sigrid, it was more than just an exploration—it was a chance to feel close to her friends again.No: "Se, hvor vakre fargene er," sa Erik, løftet kameraet sitt og knipset de første bildene.En: "Look at how beautiful the colors are," said Erik, lifting his camera and snapping the first pictures.No: Hans fingre famlet en stund, som om han ikke helt visste hva han ville fange.En: His fingers fumbled for a while, as if he didn't quite know what he wanted to capture.No: Sigrid kastet et blikk mot ham og smilte svakt.En: Sigrid glanced at him and smiled faintly.No: Hun ønsket at denne turen kunne bryte veggen av usikkerhet mellom dem.En: She hoped this trip could break the wall of uncertainty between them.No: Kari, med et gammelt kart i hånden, gikk foran.En: Kari, with an old map in hand, walked ahead.No: Hennes entusiasme for historien kunne nesten kjennes i luften.En: Her enthusiasm for history could almost be felt in the air.No: "Disse ruinene," begynte hun med beundring i stemmen, "de har så mange hemmeligheter."En: "These ruins," she began with admiration in her voice, "they have so many secrets."No: Men høsten kunne være uberegnelig.En: But autumn could be unpredictable.No: Skyene samlet seg over hodene deres, og snart begynte regndråpene å falle.En: Clouds gathered above their heads, and soon raindrops began to fall.No: Stien ble glatt, og de mossteinede steinene virket plutselig farlige.En: The path became slippery, and the moss-covered stones suddenly seemed dangerous.No: "Vi må være forsiktige," advarte Sigrid, mens de fortsatte å bevege seg forsiktig fremover.En: "We need to be careful," warned Sigrid, as they continued to move cautiously forward.No: Midt i de gamle buene og halvt forfalne strukturer kom det frem gamle følelser.En: Amid the old arches and half-ruined structures, old feelings emerged.No: Kari stoppet opp, blikket hennes vendt mot avgrunnen.En: Kari stopped, her gaze turned toward the abyss.No: "Jeg er så sliten," tilsto hun.En: "I'm so tired," she admitted.No: "Å balansere lidenskapen min og far hjemme... det er vanskelig."En: "Balancing my passion and taking care of dad at home... it's hard."No: Sigrid så på henne, bekymringen kjentes i brystet hennes.En: Sigrid looked at her, feeling concern in her chest.No: "Guttene mine, jeg sliter med kreativitet," innrømmet Erik.En: "My guys, I'm struggling with creativity," Erik admitted.No: "Ingen av bildene mine ser riktig ut."En: "None of my pictures seem right."No: Luften var tykk av uro da en plutselig kald vind blåste gjennom ruinene, som om den ba dem om å snakke ut.En: The air was thick with anxiety when a sudden cold wind blew through the ruins, as if urging them to speak out.No: Sigrid tok et dypt pust.En: Sigrid took a deep breath.No: "Vi trenger hverandre," sa hun bestemt.En: "We need each other," she said firmly.No: "Vi kan ikke være på denne stien alene, og vi kan heller ikke ignorere hva vi føler."En: "We can't be on this path alone, and we cannot ignore what we feel."No: Hun møtte blikkene deres, en hver med sine egne usikkerheter.En: She met their gazes, each harboring their own insecurities.No: Da de nådde en smal kløft over steinete terreng, skjønte de at kartet ikke stemte.En: As they reached a narrow gorge over rocky terrain, they realized the map was inaccurate.No: Tiden var inne for å ta avgjørelser.En: The time had come to make decisions.No: "La oss lete etter en sikrere vei," sa Sigrid med fast stemme, og ledet dem til en sidevei som holdt dem unna faren nedenfor.En: "Let's find a safer path," Sigrid said with a determined voice, leading them to a side path that kept them away from the danger below.No: Sene ettermiddagsskygger truet dem med mørke, men sammen fant de veien ut av ruinene, hånden i hånden, med latter og lettelse.En: Late afternoon shadows threatened them with darkness, but together they found their way out of the ruins, hand in hand, with laughter and relief.No: I det de satte kursen tilbake gjennom den fargerike skogen, visste Sigrid at de hadde vunnet noe dyrebart.En: As they headed back through the colorful forest, Sigrid knew they had gained something precious.No: Ikke bare hadde de funnet veien ut av de eldgamle ruinene, men de hadde også funnet tilbake til hverandre.En: Not only had they found their way out of the ancient ruins, but they had also found their way back to each other.No: Sterkere sammen, med åpen kommunikasjon som båndet som holdt dem sammen, sto vennskapet deres nå som en pålitelig ruin – solid og bestandig mot tidens tann.En: Stronger together, with open communication as the bond that held them, their friendship now stood like a reliable ruin—solid and resistant to the ravages of time. Vocabulary Words:whispered: hvisketancient: eldgamleruins: ruineneexploration: utforskningfumbled: famletglanced: kastet et blikkuncertainty: usikkerhetenthusiasm: entusiasmeadmiration: beundringunpredictable: uberegnetslippery: glattcautiously: forsiktigstructures: strukturerconcern: bekymringstruggling: sliteranxiety: urogorge: kløftterrain: terrengdetermined: fastshadows: skyggerrelief: lettelseprecious: dyrbartresistant: bestandigravages: tidens tannstones: steinenedanger: farenarrow: smalcaptured: fangetbalancing: balanserecommunication: kommunikasjon
Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Chasing Light: The Preikestolen Journey of Friendship Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-10-08-07-38-20-no Story Transcript:No: Høsten malte fjellene i Lysefjordens daler med gull og kobber.En: Autumn painted the mountains in the Lysefjordens valleys with gold and copper.No: Trærne glødet, og Preikestolen prydet seg som en keiserinne med det beste av naturens smykker.En: The trees glowed, and Preikestolen adorned itself like an empress with the finest of nature's jewels.No: Sindre, en ivrig fotograf, stirret opp mot den monumentale steinformasjonen, håpefull om å ta det perfekte bildet.En: Sindre, an avid photographer, stared up at the monumental rock formation, hopeful of capturing the perfect picture.No: Han var klar for å løfte kameraet mot verdens ende.En: He was ready to lift the camera toward the world's end.No: Ved hans side sto Ingrid, stille, men med en viss nervøsitet i øynene.En: By his side stood Ingrid, silent but with a certain nervousness in her eyes.No: Hun kjente Preikestolen og visste om høydene som ventet.En: She knew Preikestolen and was aware of the heights that awaited.No: "Er du sikker på at dette er en god idé?En: "Are you sure this is a good idea?"No: " spurte hun forsiktig.En: she asked cautiously.No: Selv om hun hadde gått mange turer før, var tanken på å stå på kanten av den mektige klippen skremmende.En: Even though she had been on many hikes before, the thought of standing on the edge of the mighty cliff was frightening.No: Lars, derimot, var fullt utstyrt for sitt første ordentlige fjelleventyr.En: Lars, on the other hand, was fully equipped for his first proper mountain adventure.No: Hans ryggsekk var fylt med energibarer, vann og et kart han hadde brettet ut flere ganger for å imponere Ingrid.En: His backpack was filled with energy bars, water, and a map he had unfolded several times to impress Ingrid.No: "Ikke bekymre dere," sa han entusiastisk.En: "Don't worry," he said enthusiastically.No: "Vi skal klare dette sammen!En: "We can do this together!"No: "Stien opp til Preikestolen var bratt, og stien var sleip av nylig regn.En: The path up to Preikestolen was steep, and the trail was slippery from recent rain.No: Sindre holdt blikket mot toppen, og telte mentale bilder av solnedgangen han ønsket å forevige.En: Sindre kept his eyes on the top, counting mental images of the sunset he wanted to capture.No: Men alt stilte seg i kø bak realitetene av egne valg.En: But everything lined up behind the realities of his own choices.No: Ingrid pustet tungt.En: Ingrid breathed heavily.No: Føttene hennes fant usikre skritt mellom steinene, og Lars måtte innrømme at forventningen om enkelheten hadde vært forhastet.En: Her feet found uncertain steps between the stones, and Lars had to admit that the expectation of simplicity had been premature.No: "Hvordan går det, Ingrid?En: "How are you doing, Ingrid?"No: " spurte Sindre, full av omsorg.En: Sindre asked, full of care.No: Hun nikket, men utrygghet skinte gjennom hennes tapre smil.En: She nodded, but uncertainty shone through her brave smile.No: "Jeg klarer meg," svarte hun svakt og tvilende.En: "I'm managing," she replied weakly and doubtfully.No: Sindre så på solen som lurte over fjelltoppene, tiden rant ut.En: Sindre watched the sun lingering over the mountain tops, time was running out.No: Skulle han fortsette i forveien for å sikre seg sitt etterlengtede fotografi, eller bli med vennene?En: Should he continue ahead to secure his longed-for photograph, or stay with his friends?No: Han tok et dypt åndedrag.En: He took a deep breath.No: "Vi gjør dette sammen.En: "We're doing this together.No: Jeg bryr meg ikke om å miste lyset," erklærte han til slutt.En: I don't care if I miss the light," he finally declared.No: Oppstigningen var langsom.En: The ascent was slow.No: Med Sindre ved hennes side og Lars' forsøk på å spre god stemning, overvant Ingrid gradvis frykten.En: With Sindre by her side and Lars' attempts to spread good cheer, Ingrid gradually overcame her fear.No: Da de endelig kom til toppen, stanset naturen dem i ærefrykt.En: When they finally reached the top, nature stopped them in awe.No: Solen, nå lav på himmelen, sendte et varmt teppe av lys over fjorden.En: The sun, now low in the sky, cast a warm blanket of light over the fjord.No: Sindre trakk kameraet opp fra ryggsekken.En: Sindre pulled the camera out of his backpack.No: Solen farget horisonten oransje, og Lysefjorden glitret som en likesinnet venn.En: The sun colored the horizon orange, and Lysefjorden sparkled like a kindred friend.No: "Dette er fantastisk," Ingrid hvisket med et nytt funn av styrke.En: "This is amazing," Ingrid whispered with a newfound strength.No: "Takk for at du ble.En: "Thank you for staying."No: "Sindre smilte, kameraet kneppet en symfoni av minneverdige bilder, men det viktigste øyeblikket hadde ingen filmrull kunnet fange.En: Sindre smiled, the camera clicked a symphony of memorable images, but the most important moment no film could capture.No: Sammen, blikkende utover én av Norges mest spektakulære utsikter, delte de noe som gikk dypere enn bilder og høyder.En: Together, gazing out over one of Norway's most spectacular views, they shared something deeper than pictures and heights.No: Til slutt, mens høstvinden bar med seg løvets hvisking, visste Sindre at han ikke bare hadde vunnet vennskapets tause triumf, men også en velfortjent følelse av endring.En: In the end, as the autumn wind carried the whisper of leaves, Sindre knew he had won not just the silent triumph of friendship, but also a well-deserved sense of change.No: Ingrid beskuttet om, Lars var inspirert, og Sindre hadde funnet noe mer enn et verdensbilde – han hadde funnet styrken i å bli.En: Ingrid felt protected, Lars was inspired, and Sindre had found something more than a world view – he had found the strength in staying. Vocabulary Words:painted: maltevalleys: daleradorned: prydetempress: keiserinneavid: ivrigmonumental: monumentaleequipment: utstyrtbackpack: ryggsekkunfolded: brettetslippery: sleipuncertainty: utrygghetbrave: tapresunset: solnedgangensecure: sikredeclaration: erklærteascent: oppstigningengradually: gradvisawe: ærefrykthorizon: horisontenkindred: likesinnetwhispered: hvisketsymphony: symfonigazing: blikkendespectacular: spektakulæretriumph: triumfwell-deserved: velfortjentnervousness: nervøsitetfrightening: skremmendeenthusiastically: entusiastiskenergy bars: energibarer
The attacks saw over 1,200 people killed and 251 others taken back to Gaza as hostages. It was the single deadliest day for Jews since the Holocaust. Israel responded by launching a military offensive in Gaza which has killed more than 67,000 people, according to the territory's Hamas-run health ministry. Its figures are seen as reliable by the UN and other international bodies. We'll hear from Eli Sharabi, an Israeli hostage held for almost five hundred days in the tunnels of Gaza, and ask how the last two years have re-shaped the region.Also on the programme: how the victims of the Mynanmar military junta are suing a Norwegian telecoms firm; and the newly-crowned Nobel Prize winner, Fred Ramsdell, recalls how his digital detox was interrupted by the news of his win.(Photo: People attend a ceremony in Tel Aviv to mark the two-year anniversary of the Hams-led October 7th attacks on Israel. Credit: REUTERS/Shir Torem)
The rumors are true - 59º North has bought the Schooner Woodwind business in Annapolis! Andy, Mia, founder Jen Kaye & new GM Ryan Ellison share some behind-the-scenes at the top of today's show. Come help celebrate with us at Annapolis Sailboat Show, and meet today's podcast guest Mara, who will be at the show and hanging around with 59º North in tent O-8! Mara Løvenskiold is a Norwegian athlete-turned-sailor, getting ready to start the next edition of the nonstop round-the-world Golden Globe Race in 2026. She's been a professional fencer and bobsledder and turned to sailing after a chance encounter got her on a catamaran headed around the world. After circumnavigating over three years with Sailing Ripple Effect, Mara set her sights on her next big challenge in the Golden Globe. Andy talked to her from Sweden about her career and GGR prep. -- Support the podcast & become a member of The Quarterdeck, where Andy, August & Mia dive deep on the art of seam'nship. Nerd out with us on our members-only forum and talk boats, gear, safety-at-sea, meet like-minded sailors, find crew, and more. Check it out on quarterdeck.59-north.com. See you there! -- This episode is sponsored by Orca. Visit getorca.com to modernize your onboard navigation with the Orca Display and Orca Core. We've got them on SPICA & ISBJØRN and so far are LOVING the experience of proper tablet navigation, waterproof wireless charging, logged passages and slick charts and instruments. This episode is also supported by Buldano Turkish Towels. Use the promo code "onthewind" to get 20% off their website at buldano.com! Make sure to say hi to Michael if you're at Annapolis Sailboat Show too!
In this candid, practice-focused conversation, Joe is joined by Norwegian psychologist and researcher Ivar Goksøyr to explore how therapists' own healing journeys can measurably improve client outcomes—and why MDMA-assisted experiences, used thoughtfully, may be a uniquely powerful catalyst for professional development. Ivar shares lessons from Norway's psychedelic research team (PTSD and the world's first MDMA-for-depression trial), his clinic Psykologvirke in Oslo, and his online course, “The Wounded Healer,” which uses authentic footage from his FDA-approved MAPS volunteer MDMA sessions to illuminate real clinical processes, countertransference, and the “inner healing intelligence” as a working metaphor rather than dogma. The discussion ranges from implementation realities (laws, ethics, and conservative regulatory cultures) to the pragmatic: how an MDMA experience helped Ivar resolve chronic anxiety reactions in the therapy chair, reduced burn-out, increased receptivity, and improved attunement—changes he believes many clinicians can cultivate when personal growth is prioritized alongside methods training. He outlines a developing collaboration with the University of Oslo on Empathogen-Assisted Therapies Development—not to “dose for certification,” but to support therapists' self-awareness and resilience in legally sanctioned research contexts. They also compare compounds: why MDMA may be easier to integrate into mainstream psychiatry than classic tryptamines (fewer projective processes, more biographical focus, smoother affect regulation), while acknowledging the immense promise—and higher demands—of psilocybin and other psychedelics. Throughout, they emphasize humility, guardrails, and the need to keep learning as the field scales (with frank reflections on ketamine's mixed rollout and avoiding idealization/devaluation cycles). Highlights Why therapist factors often outweigh modality—and how personal work translates into better outcomes. Using real session video (with Ivar as participant) to normalize vulnerability, illuminate process, and train pattern recognition. Regulatory and ethical nuances of self-experience in training; building consensus before policy change. Inner healing intelligence as a clinical metaphor aligned with Rogers, Rank, and psychodynamic concepts (unconscious therapeutic alliance). MDMA vs. classic psychedelics for implementation; sequencing with ketamine in public systems. Global classroom: 270+ clinicians from every continent; course structure centered on reflection, discussion, and live analysis.
“I urge everyone to take a fraction of a second more to think before you throw something out— that's the moment that it matters whether we'll never see it again or whether it will go on to have a second life. It just takes that fraction of a second to try and do the right thing.” —Laura Rosenshine The way we handle waste isn't just about bins and bags—it's about habits, community, and the stories we tell ourselves. Sometimes, the real power to change things starts with a single, simple choice. Laura Rosenshine is the co-founder of WATS, a software platform that helps manage waste more sustainably and efficiently. Laura's path started with a curiosity about composting and grew into a mission to help businesses rethink waste. From hands-on consulting in New York to launching Watts, she's learned that real progress comes from connecting people, data, and practical solutions. Hit play to get honest advice, smart strategies, and a fresh perspective on waste. In this episode, Justine and Laura discuss composting, business sustainability, waste data, the circular economy, and how anyone—individual or company—can start making a difference today. Meet Laura: Laura founded Common Ground Compost LLC (CGC) after a few years working in the commercial waste sector, including working with a Norwegian-based technology company piloting in-vessel organics processing in NYC. In 2017, Laura co-founded Foodprint Group which was focused on bringing standardization and industry best practices to the waste management programs of multi-location hospitality and food businesses. In 2021, Laura returned to CGC to focus on building a WATS. Laura is a TRUE Zero Waste Advisor, and her rescue dog is terrified of garbage trucks. Website (WATS) Website (Common Ground Compost LLC) LinkedIn Instagram X Connect with NextGen Purpose: Website Facebook Instagram LinkedIn YouTube Episode Highlights: 00:35 What is WATS? 06:06 Becoming a Trusted Waste Expert 13:07 Unexpected Start Up Journey 18:30 Connecting Businesses to Reduce Waste 22:27 Circular Economy–Not Just for Businesses 25:12 Think Before You Toss
In this episode of Parenting Is a Joke, John Moe talks to Ophira Eisenberg about raising three kids while juggling multiple jobs in public radio, writing, and podcasting. He recalls his parents' Norwegian roots, including summers spent above the Arctic Circle and the bone-dry humor of his father, whose jokes sometimes landed days later. Comedy became the family's shared language, even as emotional expression was stifled at home, and Moe admits he often repeats phrases from his parents—like telling his kids to “snap out of it”—despite his professional focus on mental health. He describes how having a third child “broke” him in a liberating way, leading to their move from Seattle to Minnesota, where three-kid families felt more culturally normal. The conversation weaves through memories of Carol Burnett and Monty Python, misheard church greetings like “Metellina Moe,” and the difference between depression and simple misery, before circling back to Moe's mission of making space for open conversations about mental health—work informed by losing his brother to suicide. The episode closes with Moe comparing shifting stigma around therapy to societal changes in littering and drunk driving: slow progress, but progress nonetheless.
Most of us think stress is just about our busy schedules. But what if your body is stressed and you don't even know it? In this episode of Medical Disruptors, Dr. E sits down with Dr. Torkil Færø—Norwegian physician, where he explains how HRV reveals the hidden state of your autonomic nervous system—the balance between “fight or flight” and “rest and digest.” And once you can measure it, you can finally manage it. This means you could be walking around in constant sympathetic nervous system activation without realizing it—until it manifests as fertility issues, autoimmune flares, insomnia, or metabolic dysfunction. Heart rate variability measures the variation between heartbeats, revealing whether your autonomic nervous system is in rest-and-digest mode or fight-or-flight mode at any given moment. The data exposes hidden stressors conventional medicine never tests for. We explore why tracking reveals that sunlight can double your heart rate variability while Covid infections and PMS create equally dramatic dips, why the Garmin watch provides real-time stress level readings that other wearables don't offer, and how food intolerances show up in your heart rate before they manifest as skin reactions or digestive issues. If conventional lab tests keep coming back normal but you still feel terrible, this episode reveals the diagnostic tool that measures what blood work can't detect—and why doctors were never trained to look for it. This episode of Medical Disruptors will change how you see your body, your stress, and your future. Watch now and subscribe for more disruptive conversations. Looking to schedule a consultation with Dr. E? Book here: drefratlamandre.com/consult Check us out on social media: drefratlamandre.com/instagram drefratlamandre.com/facebook drefratlamandre.com/tiktok #functionalmedicine #drefratlamandre #medicaldisruptor #NPwithaPHD #nursepractitioner #medicalgaslighting Guest Links: FB: https://www.facebook.com/dr.torkil/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/dr.torkil Website: https://thepulsecure.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Step into one of the most fascinating works of subterranean lore ever written. First published in 1908, The Smoky God recounts the extraordinary tale of Olaf Jansen, a Norwegian sailor who claimed to have journeyed with his father through an opening at the North Pole into a vast hidden land within the Earth. Inside, they...
Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Chasing the Northern Lights: A Night to Remember Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-10-07-07-38-20-no Story Transcript:No: En kjølig høstvind blåste over stranda, mens elevene samlet seg i små grupper.En: A chilly autumn wind blew across the beach, as the students gathered in small groups.No: Det var en spesiell kveld for klassen.En: It was a special evening for the class.No: En skøytetur for å se nordlyset.En: A skating trip to see the nordlyset.No: Kjetil var veldig spent.En: Kjetil was very excited.No: Han hadde lest mye om nordlyset og gledet seg til å imponere Astrid og Maja.En: He had read a lot about the nordlyset and was looking forward to impressing Astrid and Maja.No: Astrid stod ved siden av Kjetil.En: Astrid stood next to Kjetil.No: Hun rakk opp det tynne skjerfet sitt og smilte til ham.En: She adjusted her thin scarf and smiled at him.No: "Dette blir gøy," sa hun.En: "This will be fun," she said.No: "Er du sikker på at vi faktisk ser lyset i kveld?En: "Are you sure we will actually see the lights tonight?"No: "Kjetil nikket ivrig.En: Kjetil nodded eagerly.No: "Jeg vet det!En: "I know it!"No: " svarte han.En: he replied.No: "Det er litt skyet nå, men vi må prøve.En: "It's a bit cloudy now, but we have to try."No: "Maja, som nettopp hadde flyttet fra en storby, stod litt for seg selv.En: Maja, who had just moved from a big city, stood a little by herself.No: Hun så seg rundt, litt usikker.En: She looked around, a bit uncertain.No: Kjetil bestemte seg for å inkludere henne.En: Kjetil decided to include her.No: "Hei, Maja!En: "Hey, Maja!No: Kom og bli med oss.En: Come and join us.No: Dette blir en fantastisk opplevelse.En: This will be an amazing experience."No: "De begynte å gå langs stranden.En: They started to walk along the beach.No: Havet var stille, og bølgene bruset svakt mot land.En: The sea was calm, and the waves gently lapped against the shore.No: De mørke trærne i skogen dannet en vakker bakgrunn mot den grå himmelen.En: The dark trees in the forest formed a beautiful backdrop against the gray sky.No: De gikk til en mer avsides del av stranden.En: They walked to a more secluded part of the beach.No: Kjetil håpet været ville klare seg.En: Kjetil hoped the weather would hold.No: Plutselig klarnet himmelen litt opp.En: Suddenly, the sky cleared a bit.No: "Se!En: "Look!"No: " utbrøt Kjetil entusiastisk.En: exclaimed Kjetil enthusiastically.No: "Der er nordlyset!En: "There is the nordlyset!"No: " Et grønt slør begynte å danse over himmelen.En: A green veil began to dance across the sky.No: Maja kikket opp, øynene lyste opp med et overrasket smil.En: Maja looked up, her eyes lighting up with a surprised smile.No: "Det er utrolig vakkert," sa hun stille.En: "It's incredibly beautiful," she said quietly.No: Astrid nikket enig.En: Astrid nodded in agreement.No: "Helt magisk.En: "Completely magical."No: "Men deres glede ble avbrutt av en fjern rumling fra himmelen.En: But their joy was interrupted by a distant rumbling from the sky.No: Skyene rullet raskt inn igjen, og en storm truet i horisonten.En: The clouds quickly rolled back in, and a storm threatened on the horizon.No: "Vi må gå tilbake," sa Astrid bestemt.En: "We have to go back," said Astrid decisively.No: De tre vennene snudde og begynte å gå tilbake mot hovedgruppen.En: The three friends turned and began to walk back to the main group.No: Vinden ble sterkere, og regndråper begynte å falle, men Kjetil sørget for at de holdt seg samlet.En: The wind grew stronger, and raindrops began to fall, but Kjetil made sure they stayed together.No: Tilbake hos de andre var alle lettet over å ha kommet i sikkerhet før stormen brøt ut for alvor.En: Back with the others, everyone was relieved to have reached safety before the storm broke out in earnest.No: Selv om stunden med nordlyset var kort, hadde Kjetil oppnådd det han ønsket.En: Even though the moment with the nordlyset was brief, Kjetil had achieved what he wanted.No: De hadde sett lyset, og både Astrid og Maja var imponert.En: They had seen the lights, and both Astrid and Maja were impressed.No: Han skjønte at det også var viktig å sørge for at alle følte seg inkludert og trygge.En: He realized it was also important to ensure that everyone felt included and safe.No: Maja, som nå følte seg mer velkomment i gruppen, smilte til Kjetil.En: Maja, who now felt more welcomed in the group, smiled at Kjetil.No: "Takk for at du inviterte meg med," sa hun.En: "Thank you for inviting me," she said.No: Kjetil smilte tilbake.En: Kjetil smiled back.No: "Alle burde få se noe så vakkert.En: "Everyone should get to see something so beautiful."No: "Og med det hadde de alle fått en kveld de aldri ville glemme.En: And with that, they all had an evening they would never forget. Vocabulary Words:chilly: kjøliggathered: samletsecluded: avsidesbackdrop: bakgrunnveil: slørenthusiastically: entusiastiskmagical: magiskrumbling: rumlingthreatened: truetrelieved: lettetsafety: sikkerhetimpressed: imponertensured: sørget forincluded: inkludertwelcomed: velkommentdecisively: bestemtbrief: kortadjusted: rakk oppeagerly: ivriguncertain: usikkercalm: stillegently: svaktshore: landsurprised: overrasketsmile: smilstorm: stormhorizon: horisontraindrops: regndråperachieved: oppnåddexperience: opplevelse
Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Moonlit Triumph: Magnus Finds His Voice By The Shore Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-10-07-22-34-02-no Story Transcript:No: Månelyset danset over stranden, og kastet myke skygger på sanden.En: The moonlight danced over the beach, casting soft shadows on the sand.No: Det var en spesiell kveld.En: It was a special evening.No: Elever fra skolen hadde dratt på overnattingstur for å feire Halloween.En: Students from the school had gone on an overnight trip to celebrate Halloween.No: Det var høst, og bladene hadde skiftet farger til både gull og rødt.En: It was autumn, and the leaves had changed colors to both gold and red.No: Luften var kjølig, men full av forventningsfulle latterbrøl.En: The air was cool, but full of expectant laughter.No: Ilden ved leirbålet sprakte og sendte gnister opp mot den klare stjernehimmelen.En: The fire at the campfire crackled, sending sparks up towards the clear starry sky.No: Magnus satt stille ved bålet.En: Magnus sat quietly by the fire.No: Han så på det myke bølgene som rullet inn mot stranden.En: He watched the gentle waves rolling in towards the beach.No: Han følte seg annerledes, litt utenfor.En: He felt different, a bit out of place.No: Han ønsket så sterkt å finne sin plass, å få andre til å legge merke til ham, spesielt Sigrid.En: He longed so much to find his place, to make others notice him, especially Sigrid.No: Hun var så strålende og vanskelig å unngå å beundre.En: She was so radiant and hard to avoid admiring.No: Men så var det Kasper.En: But then there was Kasper.No: Han var alltid i sentrum.En: He was always at the center.No: Alltid med de beste vitsene, alltid i fokus.En: Always with the best jokes, always in the spotlight.No: Kasper forsøkte også å fange Sigrids oppmerksomhet, noe som fikk Magnus til å føle seg liten.En: Kasper was also trying to catch Sigrid's attention, which made Magnus feel small.No: Likevel, denne kvelden skulle være annerledes.En: Nevertheless, this evening was going to be different.No: Elevene samlet seg rundt bålet for spøkelsesfortellinger.En: The students gathered around the fire for ghost stories.No: Dette var Magnus sin sjanse til å skille seg ut.En: This was Magnus's chance to stand out.No: Han tok en dyp pust og reiste seg.En: He took a deep breath and stood up.No: "Jeg vil fortelle en historie," sa Magnus, stemmen hans klarere enn han forventet.En: "I want to tell a story," said Magnus, his voice clearer than he expected.No: Øynene hans møtte Sigrids et øyeblikk, og han følte en plutselig bølge av mot.En: His eyes met Sigrid's for a moment, and he felt a sudden wave of courage.No: Historien hans begynte rolig, om et gammelt fyrtårn langt ute på kysten og lysene som blinket hver natt, selv når det ikke var noen der.En: His story began calmly, about an old lighthouse far out on the coast and the lights that blinked every night, even when there was no one there.No: Hans ord malte bilder i alles sinn, om hvordan de gamle sjøfolk en gang lyttet til et hviskende vind som fortalte gamle hemmeligheter.En: His words painted pictures in everyone's mind, about how the old sailors once listened to a whispering wind that told ancient secrets.No: Stemningen rundt bålet forandret seg.En: The atmosphere around the fire changed.No: Alle lyttet stille.En: Everyone listened quietly.No: Magnus fortsatte, stemmen hans fikk styrke av publikums oppslukte blikk.En: Magnus continued, his voice gaining strength from the captivated looks of the audience.No: Han avsluttet med en spenning som fikk de fleste til å sette seg litt nærmere bålet.En: He concluded with a suspense that made most of them sit a little closer to the fire.No: Da han var ferdig, var det stille et øyeblikk.En: When he finished, there was silence for a moment.No: Så kom applausen.En: Then came the applause.No: Lyden blendet sammen med bølgene som nå slo inn mer rytmisk mot land.En: The sound blended with the waves now crashing more rhythmically against the shore.No: Sigrid smilte lysere enn noen gang mot ham, like stjernespekket som nattehimmelen.En: Sigrid smiled at him more brightly than ever, just as starry as the night sky.No: Senere, etter at historiene var fortalt, kom Sigrid bort til Magnus.En: Later, after the stories were told, Sigrid came over to Magnus.No: "Historien din var fantastisk!En: "Your story was amazing!"No: " sa hun med en glød i øynene.En: she said with a glow in her eyes.No: De begynte å snakke, ord strømmet lett mellom dem.En: They began to talk, words flowing easily between them.No: Magnus følte en varme inni seg, en voksende tro på seg selv.En: Magnus felt a warmth inside him, a growing confidence in himself.No: Magnus innså at han ikke måtte være Kasper for å bli lagt merke til.En: Magnus realized he didn't have to be Kasper to be noticed.No: Han trengte bare å være seg selv.En: He just needed to be himself.No: Denne innserelsen brakte en ny trygghet.En: This realization brought a new sense of security.No: Vennskapet med Sigrid var ekte, og han visste at det ville vokse videre.En: The friendship with Sigrid was genuine, and he knew it would continue to grow.No: Natten omfavnet dem med en stolt stillhet, og slik startet Magnus på en ny reise.En: The night embraced them with a proud silence, and thus Magnus embarked on a new journey.No: En reise der det å være ekte var hans største styrke, uansett hva som skjedde videre på den månebelyste stranden.En: A journey where being genuine was his greatest strength, no matter what happened next on the moonlit beach. Vocabulary Words:casting: kastetshadows: skyggerexpectant: forventningsfullecrackled: spraktesparks: gnisterradiant: strålendespotlight: fokusgathered: samletcourage: motwhispering: hviskendesuspense: spenningapplause: applausblended: blendetrhythmically: rytmiskglow: glødflowing: strømmetconfidence: trogenuine: ekteembarked: startetembraced: omfavnetsilence: stillhetgentle: mykeout of place: utenforlighthouse: fyrtårncaptivated: oppslukteconcluded: avsluttetsailors: sjøfolksecrets: hemmeligheteradmiring: beundreensured: sikret
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Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Bergen Comfort: Sander's Journey to the Perfect Rain Jacket Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-10-06-22-34-02-no Story Transcript:No: Byen var våt.En: The town was wet.No: Regnet trommet lett mot toppen av paraplyene.En: The rain drummed lightly on the tops of the umbrellas.No: Bryggen i Bergen var som et postkort i høstfarger.En: The harbor in Bergen was like a postcard in autumn colors.No: Sander, en ung mann fra Østlandet, gikk forsiktig på de glatte brosteinene.En: Sander, a young man from Østlandet, walked carefully on the slippery cobblestones.No: Han hadde nylig flyttet til byen, til en ny jobb og et nytt liv.En: He had recently moved to the city, to a new job and a new life.No: Mer enn noe annet, trengte han en ny regnjakke.En: More than anything, he needed a new rain jacket.No: Sammen med vennene Liv og Erik, gikk Sander fra butikk til butikk.En: Together with his friends Liv and Erik, Sander went from store to store.No: De fargerike, trehusene langs bryggen gav gaten et historisk preg.En: The colorful wooden houses along the harbor gave the street a historic touch.No: Et stykke historie, under den grå himmelen.En: A piece of history, under the gray sky.No: "Se på denne jakkebutikken!En: "Look at this jacket store!"No: " foreslo Liv, "De har så mange fine regnjakker her.En: suggested Liv, "They have so many nice rain jackets here."No: " Hun pekte mot et vindu fylt med fargerike plagg.En: She pointed toward a window filled with colorful clothes.No: Erik nikket enig.En: Erik nodded in agreement.No: "Det er viktig med en god regnjakke i Bergen," sa Erik, mer som en livserfaring.En: "It's important to have a good rain jacket in Bergen," said Erik, more as a life lesson.No: "Du kommer aldri til å angre på en av de bedre.En: "You will never regret getting one of the better ones."No: "Men Sander var usikker.En: But Sander was unsure.No: Prisene gjorde ham bekymret, og han ønsket også å passe inn.En: The prices worried him, and he also wanted to fit in.No: Han ville ikke bruke for mye penger, men ønsket å føle seg vel i det nye arbeidet.En: He didn't want to spend too much money but wanted to feel good in the new job.No: "Jeg trenger noe stilfullt," tenkte Sander høyt.En: "I need something stylish," Sander thought out loud.No: "Men også noe jeg har råd til.En: "But also something I can afford."No: " De gikk inni butikken, hvor duften av nytt tøy blandet seg med luften fra gaten gjennom den åpne døren.En: They went into the store, where the scent of new clothes mixed with the air from the street through the open door.No: Sander prøvde flere jakker.En: Sander tried on several jackets.No: Liv og Erik gav sine meninger, positive og vennlige.En: Liv and Erik gave their opinions, positive and friendly.No: En jakke fanget oppmerksomheten hans.En: One jacket caught his attention.No: Mørkegrønn, med en enkel, men elegant design.En: Dark green, with a simple yet elegant design.No: Prislappen var rimelig, akkurat på kanten av hans budsjett.En: The price tag was reasonable, just on the edge of his budget.No: Klokken tikket.En: The clock was ticking.No: Butikken skulle snart stenge.En: The store would soon close.No: Sander følte presset.En: Sander felt the pressure.No: Han prøvde jakken én gang til, kikket i speilet.En: He tried on the jacket one more time, looked in the mirror.No: Den satt perfekt, føltes som en kapsel av selvtillit.En: It fit perfectly, felt like a capsule of confidence.No: Han bestemte seg.En: He decided.No: "Jeg tar denne," sa han, og smilte.En: "I'll take this one," he said, smiling.No: Det føltes riktig.En: It felt right.No: På vei ut av butikken, med den nye jakken pakket nøye i en pose, kjente Sander regnet igjen mot ansiktet.En: On the way out of the store, with the new jacket carefully packed in a bag, Sander felt the rain on his face again.No: Stolt, tok han jakken på, prøvde hetten.En: Proudly, he put on the jacket, tried the hood.No: Liv og Erik smilte til ham.En: Liv and Erik smiled at him.No: "Nå ser du ut som en ekte bergenser," sa Liv, mildt ertende.En: "Now you look like a real Bergenser," said Liv, teasing gently.No: Sander lo lett, tryggere nå.En: Sander laughed lightly, feeling more secure now.No: Han hadde gjort det riktige valget.En: He had made the right choice.No: Regnet føltes ikke så kaldt lenger.En: The rain didn't feel as cold anymore.No: På Bryggen, i regnet, følte han seg hjemme.En: On Bryggen, in the rain, he felt at home. Vocabulary Words:drummed: trommetharbor: bryggencobblestones: brosteineneslippery: glattehistoric: historiskpostcard: postkortsuggested: foresloumbrellas: paraplyenerooftops: biltakenestylish: stilfulltafford: rådscent: duftenmirror: speilettick: tikketreasonable: rimeligcapsule: kapselconfidence: selvtillitproudly: stoltteasing: ertendechoice: valgetfit: sattopinion: meningeropened: åpnebudget: budsjettaffordable: rimeligesoft: myktexperience: livserfaringapprove: godkjennedesign: designpressure: presset
Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: From Sketches to Dreams: Sigrid's Artful Transformation Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-10-06-07-38-20-no Story Transcript:No: Høstvinden blåste lett over Bergen Fisketorg, og de fargerike bodene lokket besøkende med lukten av fersk sjømat.En: The autumn wind blew gently over Bergen Fisketorg, and the colorful stalls tempted visitors with the smell of fresh seafood.No: Sigrid stod midt i denne travle scenen, med skisseblokken sin i hånden.En: Sigrid stood in the middle of this bustling scene, with her sketchpad in hand.No: Hun var en kunstner med en visjon.En: She was an artist with a vision.No: Hun ønsket å fange essensen av markedet for en kommende utstilling.En: She wanted to capture the essence of the market for an upcoming exhibition.No: Sigrid hadde en hemmelig motivasjon.En: Sigrid had a secret motivation.No: Hun ville bevise at kunsten kunne bli en karriere.En: She wanted to prove that art could become a career.No: Familien trodde ikke alltid på drømmene hennes, men Sigrid var bestemt på å motbevise dem.En: Her family didn't always believe in her dreams, but Sigrid was determined to prove them wrong.No: Hun startet dagen med å finne de beste utsiktene over markedet.En: She started the day by finding the best vantage points over the market.No: Mens hun skisset en selger som veide nyfanget fisk, mistet hun balansen.En: While she sketched a vendor weighing freshly caught fish, she lost her balance.No: Hun tråkket feil og vrikket ankelen.En: She misstepped and twisted her ankle.No: Smerten var intens og hindret henne i å bevege seg fritt gjennom bodene.En: The pain was intense and prevented her from moving freely through the stalls.No: Hjertet sank, men Sigrid nektet å gi opp.En: Her heart sank, but Sigrid refused to give up.No: Hun så seg rundt og fikk øye på Kasper, en vennlig fiskehandler.En: She looked around and spotted Kasper, a friendly fishmonger.No: Han hadde lagt merke til hendelsen og skyndte seg bort til henne.En: He had noticed the incident and hurried over to her.No: "Trenger du hjelp?En: "Do you need help?"No: " spurte han varmt.En: he asked warmly.No: Sigrid nikket, takknemlig for hjelpen.En: Sigrid nodded, grateful for the assistance.No: Mens Kasper støttet henne, kom Espen bort.En: As Kasper supported her, Espen came over.No: Han var en maler hun hadde møtt på en kunstmesse.En: He was a painter she had met at an art fair.No: Espen tilbød å hjelpe henne med å skisse fra kanten av markedet, der utsikten var god og hun kunne sitte.En: Espen offered to help her sketch from the edge of the market, where the view was good, and she could sit.No: Med Kasper og Espens hjelp fant de en perfekt utsiktspunkt.En: With Kasper and Espen's help, they found a perfect vantage point.No: Sittende behagelig begynte Sigrid å skissere igjen.En: Sitting comfortably, Sigrid began to sketch again.No: Hun fanget inn lyset som falmet over fjellene, markedets livlige energi, og den pulserende atmosfæren.En: She captured the light fading over the mountains, the market's lively energy, and the bustling atmosphere.No: Hun jobbet raskt mens Espen hjalp til med å holde blikket forstyrrelsesfritt.En: She worked quickly while Espen helped keep her view unobstructed.No: Rett før markedet stengte, var Sigrid ferdig.En: Just before the market closed, Sigrid was finished.No: Hun så på tegningen sin med tilfredshet.En: She looked at her drawing with satisfaction.No: Det var akkurat slik hun forestilte seg – ekte liv, farger og bevegelse.En: It was just as she had imagined—real life, colors, and movement.No: Kasper og Espen smilte mot henne.En: Kasper and Espen smiled at her.No: De hadde sett transformasjonen som hadde skjedd gjennom dagen.En: They had seen the transformation that had occurred throughout the day.No: Da hun sto utstilt på galleriet, kunne Sigrid se stolthet i foreldrenes øyne.En: When her work was exhibited at the gallery, Sigrid could see pride in her parents' eyes.No: Kunstserien ble godt mottatt, og hun visste nå at dette var hennes vei.En: The art series was well received, and she now knew that this was her path.No: Hun hadde vunnet respekt og lærte viktigheten av felleskap.En: She had gained respect and learned the importance of community.No: Sigrid hadde ikke bare bevist noe for familien, men også overfor seg selv.En: Sigrid had not only proven something to her family but also to herself.No: Hun hadde funnet styrken i å be om hjelp.En: She had found the strength to ask for help.No: Med fornyet selvtillit og tro på egen kunst, gikk hun videre – klar for nye eventyr.En: With renewed confidence and belief in her art, she moved forward—ready for new adventures. Vocabulary Words:autumn: høstgentle: lettbustling: travlesketchpad: skisseblokkvision: visjonessence: essensexhibition: utstillingmotivation: motivasjonvantage: utsiktervendor: selgerintense: intensprevented: hindrettwisted: vrikketpain: smertescene: scenefading: falmettransformation: transformasjoncommunity: felleskapgained: vunnetconfidence: selvtillitrespect: respektadventure: eventyrfringes: kantencaptured: fangetunobstructed: forstyrrelsesfrittsatisfaction: tilfredshetupcoming: kommendemisstepped: tråkket feilbeheld: lagt merke tilrenewed: fornyet
FRANKOPAN1.mp3 - The Holocene, Violent Events, and Climate Change Professor Peter Frankopan | The Earth Transformed: An Untold History The segment introduces The Earth Transformed, focusing on the Holocene and human responses to violent natural events. The collapse of the Laurentide ice dam changed global circulation patterns, warming the Northern Hemisphere and facilitating North American settlement. A massive Norwegian landslide created a tsunami that cut off Great Britain, later influencing British exceptionalism and naval investment. The discussion notes that social transformation hinges on calorie availability, allowing reduced labor input to be redirected toward other activities, creating social hierarchies and competition. New scientific data, including genomics, is transforming our understanding despite patchy historical records.
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.