Podcasts about Norwegian

Alex Tomaselli and Boris Khaykin join Zac Amico and discuss Gypsy Rose's threatening video to her kid's father, the Indian man who died from using super glue instead of a condom, the man whose ring got too tight, Bill Gates trying to look like Mr. Rogers, the cops who shot a man holding a machete and a child, the old woman who got attacked by wild turkeys, a casket breaking and a body falling to the ground during a funeral, coffin wraps, the Norwegian guy who grew up in the slums and India and so much more! Air Date: 06/01/26Support our sponsors!YoKratom.com - Check out Yo Kratom (the home of the $60 kilo) for all your kratom needs!BodyBrainCoffee.com - Use promo code: ZOO15 to get 15% off!Zac Amico's Morning Zoo plug music can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oMgQJEcVToY&list=PLzjkiYUjXuevVG0fTOX4GCTzbU0ooHQ-O&ab_channel=BulbyTo advertise your product or service on GaS Digital podcasts please go to TheADSide.com and click on "Advertisers" for more information!Submit your artwork via postal mail to:GaS Digital Networkc/o Zac's Morning Zoo151 1st Ave, #311New York, NY 10003You can sign up at GaSDigital.com with promo code: ZOO for a discount of $1.50 on your subscription and access to every Zac Amico's Morning Zoo show ever recorded! On top of that you'll also have the same access to ALL the shows that GaS Digital Network has to offer!Follow the whole show on social media!Zac AmicoTwitter: https://twitter.com/ZASpookShowInstagram: https://instagram.com/zacisnotfunnyDates: https://punchup.live/ZacAmicoSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Thomas Eriksen — the man behind Norway's Mork, one of black metal's most authentic and relentlessly evolving solo projects — pulls into the Krazy Train Eriksen breaks down "Ødelagt" — Norwegian for "broken" — a track inspired by brutalist architecture, vast emptiness, and a life built on a false facade, and previews Monolitt, Mork's eighth studio album dropping June 19th on Peaceville Records — a signing that came with the backing of Darkthrone members and the kind of underground credibility that can't be bought. He walks through Mork's evolution across eight albums, the origin of the name and logo, and what it actually looks like to build a black metal career from Norway to the stages of Psycho Las Vegas, California Death Fest, and Baltimore — funded in part by Norwegian government artist grants that most American musicians don't even know exist.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Luca, Stelios and Josh are joined by Charlie Downes to discuss our shameless politicians, the evil of Henry Nowak's murder, and the Norwegian stranded in India.

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Blending Traditions: A Summer Solstice Saga of Harmony Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2026-06-02-22-34-01-no Story Transcript:No: Det var en strålende sommerdag i det utopiske samfunnet.En: It was a brilliant summer day in the utopian community.No: De frodige grønne åkrene spredte seg utover landskapet, og duften av blomstrende urter steg opp fra den felles hagen, som var sentralt plassert blant de koselige, trebygde husene.En: The lush green fields stretched across the landscape, and the scent of blooming herbs rose from the communal garden, which was centrally located among the cozy, wooden houses.No: Samfunnet hadde samlet seg for å feire sommersolverv, årets lengste dag, med glede og musikk.En: The community had gathered to celebrate the summer solstice, the longest day of the year, with joy and music.No: Midt i virvaret av forberedelser sto Eirik og Ingrid, to søsken som var høyt respektert i familien.En: Amidst the flurry of preparations stood Eirik and Ingrid, two siblings highly respected in the family.No: Eirik var bonde og likte å holde seg til tradisjonene.En: Eirik was a farmer and liked to stick to traditions.No: Ingrid derimot, var full av ideer og ønsket å bringe noe nytt til feiringen.En: Ingrid, on the other hand, was full of ideas and wanted to bring something new to the celebration.No: Eirik så oppgitt på Ingrid mens de diskuterte planene for dagen.En: Eirik looked exasperated at Ingrid as they discussed plans for the day.No: "Vi bør holde oss til det vi alltid har gjort," sa Eirik bestemt.En: "We should stick to what we've always done," said Eirik firmly.No: Han elsket den tradisjonelle seremonien med bål, dans og festmiddag.En: He loved the traditional ceremony with bonfire, dancing, and a festive dinner.No: Ingrid, med drømmende blikk, svarte, "Men hvorfor kan vi ikke prøve noe nytt, Eirik?En: Ingrid, with a dreamy gaze, replied, "But why can't we try something new, Eirik?No: En liten forandring kan gjøre det enda bedre.En: A small change can make it even better."No: " Hun ønsket å inkludere moderne musikk og nye leker for barna.En: She wanted to include modern music and new games for the kids.No: De sto fast i sine synspunkter, men begge ønsket det beste for familien.En: They were steadfast in their viewpoints, but both wanted the best for the family.No: "Kanskje vi kan finne et kompromiss," foreslo Eirik til slutt med et lite smil.En: "Maybe we can find a compromise," Eirik finally suggested with a slight smile.No: Ingrid nikket enig, glad for at broren var villig til å lytte.En: Ingrid nodded in agreement, happy that her brother was willing to listen.No: Under forberedelsene lyttet de til hverandres forslag.En: During the preparations, they listened to each other's suggestions.No: Ingrid foreslo å starte dagen med tradisjonell dans rundt den midtsommarstång, mens Eirik godtok idéen om å inkludere en felles kunstaktivitet for hele samfunnet.En: Ingrid proposed starting the day with traditional dancing around the midsummer pole, while Eirik accepted the idea of including a communal art activity for the entire community.No: Når kvelden kom, var alt på plass.En: When evening came, everything was in place.No: Fargene fra solnedgangen blandet seg med lysene fra lanterner som ble tent rundt hagen.En: The colors from the sunset mingled with the lights from lanterns lit around the garden.No: Barn lekte med blomsterkranser, og de voksne delte latter og historier fra åkerarbeid og hverdag.En: Children played with flower wreaths, and the adults shared laughter and stories from farm work and everyday life.No: Kvelden kulminerte i en vakker blanding av gammelt og nytt.En: The evening culminated in a beautiful blend of old and new.No: De danset til lyden av både tradisjonelle melodier og moderne rytmer.En: They danced to the sound of both traditional melodies and modern rhythms.No: De fire søylene av ild lyste opp nattehimmelen, mens familien samlet seg rundt for å nyte et måltid sammen.En: The four pillars of fire illuminated the night sky, as the family gathered to enjoy a meal together.No: Da natten nådde sitt dypeste mørke, var alle enige: denne feiringen var den beste de kunne huske.En: When the night reached its deepest darkness, everyone agreed: this celebration was the best they could remember.No: De gamle tradisjonene hadde fått nytt liv med Ingrids nye ideer, og Eirik innså verdien av å være åpen for forandring.En: The old traditions had been brought to life with Ingrid's new ideas, and Eirik realized the value of being open to change.No: Eirik så på Ingrid med et varmt blikk, mens hun pakket sammen etter festen.En: Eirik looked at Ingrid with warmth as she packed up after the party.No: "Du hadde rett, lille søster," sa han, "fornyelse kan gi tradisjonene våre en rikere mening.En: "You were right, little sister," he said, "renewal can give our traditions a richer meaning."No: " Ingrid smilte tilbake, klar over at de nå sammen kunne skape nye minner uten å gi slipp på fortidens visdom.En: Ingrid smiled back, aware that together they could now create new memories without letting go of the wisdom of the past.No: Slik ble en kveld fylt med harmoni og takknemlighet, der Eirik og Ingrid lærte å verdsette både det tradisjonelle og det nye, og skapte dermed en enda sterkere bånd mellom dem og resten av samfunnet.En: Thus, the evening was filled with harmony and gratitude, where Eirik and Ingrid learned to appreciate both the traditional and the new, thereby creating an even stronger bond between them and the rest of the community. Vocabulary Words:brilliant: strålendeutopian: utopiskelush: frodigeblooming: blomstrendecommunald: fellesgathered: samletsolstice: sommersolvervflurry: virvaretexasperated: oppgittfirmly: bestemtdreamy: drømmendesteadfast: sto fastcompromise: kompromissslight: litesuggestions: forslagmidsummer pole: midtsommarstångcommunal: felleswreaths: blomsterkranserculminated: kulminerteblend: blandingrhythms: rytmerpillars: søylergathered: samletdeepest: dypesterealized: innsårenewal: fornyelserich: rikereharmony: harmonigratitude: takknemlighetbond: bånd

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Mystical Midsommernatten: Embracing Norway's Hidden Legends Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2026-06-02-07-38-19-no Story Transcript:No: Midsommernatten lå tung over den norske fjellheimen.En: The Midsommernatten lay heavy over the Norwegian mountain landscape.No: Den lille hytta, omgitt av mektige trær, sto nesten i ett med naturen.En: The little cabin, surrounded by mighty trees, was almost one with nature.No: Kjetil, Sigrid og Astrid var der for å feire sankthans med bål og historier.En: Kjetil, Sigrid, and Astrid were there to celebrate sankthans with a bonfire and stories.No: Solens siste stråler hadde forsvunnet bak de tykke skyene, men en magisk glød hang fortsatt i luften.En: The sun's last rays had disappeared behind the thick clouds, but a magical glow still hung in the air.No: Det var som om fjellene vinket dem inn i sitt gamle rike.En: It was as if the mountains were waving them into their ancient realm.No: Sigrid, alltid eventyrlysten, hadde fortalt om de gamle folkelegendene i området.En: Sigrid, always adventurous, had told the old folk legends of the area.No: Kjetil hadde ledd, men innerst inne kjempet han mot en uro.En: Kjetil had laughed, but deep down, he was battling a sense of unease.No: Astrid hadde ristet på hodet av Sigrids historier om alver og skogsrå.En: Astrid had shaken her head at Sigrid's stories of elves and forest spirits.No: Hun foretrakk å stole på det hun kunne se og føle.En: She preferred to trust what she could see and feel.No: Mens kvelden skred frem, ringlet latteren ut i natten fra hytta.En: As the evening advanced, laughter rang out into the night from the cabin.No: Men så, midt i feiringen, ble det stille.En: But then, in the midst of the celebration, it became quiet.No: Sigrid var ikke å finne.En: Sigrid was nowhere to be found.No: I starten trodde de hun bare tullet, gjemt like ved.En: At first, they thought she was just joking, hiding nearby.No: Timer gikk, og alvoret sank inn.En: Hours went by, and the seriousness sank in.No: En kald frykt grep Kjetils hjerte.En: A cold fear gripped Kjetil's heart.No: Kjetil bestemte seg for å lete.En: Kjetil decided to search.No: Han dro ut alene inn i den tette skogen.En: He ventured out alone into the dense forest.No: Tankene raste i hodet hans.En: Thoughts raced through his head.No: Burde han lytte til de lokale legendene, eller stole på sin egen logikk?En: Should he heed the local legends, or trust his own logic?No: Skogen føltes både truende og forlokkende.En: The forest felt both threatening and alluring.No: Mens han trålet gjennom det dunkle landskapet, hørte han plutselig en hvisking blant trærne.En: As he trudged through the dim landscape, he suddenly heard a whispering among the trees.No: Hjertet banket, han fulgte lyden.En: His heart pounding, he followed the sound.No: Til slutt snublet han inn i en skjult lysning.En: He eventually stumbled into a hidden clearing.No: Det føltes som å gå rett inn i en gammel legende.En: It felt like walking straight into an old legend.No: Øyeblikket var fylt med både frykt og forundring.En: The moment was filled with both fear and wonder.No: Midt i lysningen satt Sigrid, i dyp samtale med noe som nesten fikk håret til å reise seg på hodet hans.En: In the middle of the clearing sat Sigrid, in deep conversation with something that almost made the hair stand on end on his head.No: Hun smilte stort da hun så ham.En: She smiled broadly when she saw him.No: "Kjetil!En: "Kjetil!No: Jeg har funnet dem, de gamle historiene er sanne!En: I've found them, the old stories are true!"No: " sa hun.En: she said.No: Kjetil, lettet, men forvirret, trakk henne med seg tilbake.En: Kjetil, relieved but confused, took her back with him.No: Sigrids entusiasme for mytene hadde vekket noe i ham.En: Sigrid's enthusiasm for the myths had awakened something in him.No: Tilbake i hytta kjente han en ny respekt for det mystiske og uforståelige ved naturen.En: Back in the cabin, he felt a new respect for the mystical and incomprehensible aspects of nature.No: De to vennene, nå tilbake i det trygge lyset fra hytta, delte historier med en ny forståelse.En: The two friends, now back in the safe light of the cabin, shared stories with a new understanding.No: Kjetil hadde lært å stole på noe mer enn bare ren logikk.En: Kjetil had learned to trust something more than just pure logic.No: Astrid, alltid skeptisk, lyttet denne gangen litt mer nøye.En: Astrid, always skeptical, listened a little more carefully this time.No: Midsommerfesten endte med en ny respekt for de gamle tradisjonene.En: The midsommerfesten ended with a new respect for the old traditions.No: Selv om Kjetil kanskje aldri helt kom til å tro på alver, visste han nå at noen ganger er det viktigste å lytte – både til naturen og til dem vi har nær oss.En: Even though Kjetil might never fully believe in elves, he now knew that sometimes the most important thing is to listen—both to nature and to those we hold dear.No: Sigrid, trygg og fornøyd, sovnet ved ilden, drømmende om nye eventyr i sommernettene.En: Sigrid, safe and content, fell asleep by the fire, dreaming of new adventures in the summer nights. Vocabulary Words:midsommernatten: midsummer nightlandscape: fjellheimencabin: hyttesurrounded: omgittbonfire: båldisappeared: forsvunnetmighty: mektigeglow: glødwave: vinkerealm: rikeadventurous: eventyrlystensank: sankunease: uroelves: alverspirits: skogsråtrudged: tråletthreatening: truendealluring: forlokkendewhispering: hviskingclearing: lysningstumbled: snubletincomprehensible: uforståeligemyths: myteneskeptical: skeptiskgrip: grepforundring: wondersamtale: conversationgled: entrancedentusiasme: enthusiasmnøye: carefully

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Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Love Reunites: A Heartwarming Tale at Oslo Central Station Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2026-06-01-07-38-20-no Story Transcript:No: Lars sto på Oslo sentralstasjon med hjertet i halsen.En: Lars stood at Oslo Central Station with his heart in his throat.No: Det var fullt av mennesker rundt ham, men han følte seg alene.En: It was full of people around him, but he felt alone.No: Sommerens solstråler strømmet inn gjennom de store vinduene og skapte et spill av lys og skygge på de travle plattformene.En: The summer's sun rays streamed in through the large windows, creating a play of light and shadow on the busy platforms.No: Tog kom og gikk, men tankene hans var hos Ingrid.En: Trains came and went, but his thoughts were with Ingrid.No: Ingrid.En: Ingrid.No: Hun studerte i utlandet, og det var måneder siden de hadde vært sammen.En: She was studying abroad, and it had been months since they had been together.No: De hadde møttes på universitetet og blitt forelsket.En: They had met at university and fallen in love.No: Nå var avstanden en usynlig vegg mellom dem.En: Now the distance was an invisible wall between them.No: Lars lengtet etter henne.En: Lars longed for her.No: Men han visste ikke om hun følte det samme.En: But he didn't know if she felt the same.No: Lars hadde skrevet et brev.En: Lars had written a letter.No: I brevet la han alt ut.En: In the letter, he laid everything out.No: Hvor mye han savnet henne, hvor vanskelig det hadde vært, og at han ønsket at de skulle møtes igjen.En: How much he missed her, how difficult it had been, and that he wished they could meet again.No: Han avsluttet med en forespørsel - om hun ville møte ham på stasjonen i dag.En: He ended with a request - if she would meet him at the station today.No: Klokken hadde passert tiden han hadde foreslått, og med hvert forbigående minutt vokste usikkerheten i ham.En: The clock had passed the time he had suggested, and with each passing minute, the uncertainty within him grew.No: Kari, en felles venn, hadde sagt at Ingrid kanskje trengte tid.En: Kari, a mutual friend, had said that Ingrid might need time.No: Men Lars kunne ikke vente lenger.En: But Lars couldn't wait any longer.No: Han ønsket klarhet om deres fremtid.En: He wanted clarity about their future.No: Endelig, i det fjerne, så han en kjent skikkelse.En: Finally, in the distance, he saw a familiar figure.No: Ingrid kom til syne gjennom folkemengden.En: Ingrid came into view through the crowd.No: Hun så seg rundt, og da øynene deres møttes, lyste ansiktet hennes opp i et bredt smil.En: She looked around, and when their eyes met, her face lit up in a broad smile.No: Lars følte en bølge av lettelse og glede.En: Lars felt a wave of relief and joy.No: "Ingrid," sa han, mens hun nærmet seg.En: "Ingrid," he said, as she approached.No: "Jeg er så glad for at du kom.En: "I am so glad you came."No: ""Ingenting kunne ha hindret meg," svarte Ingrid, med et smil som beroliget ham.En: "Nothing could have stopped me," replied Ingrid, with a smile that reassured him.No: De snakket lenge, mens menneskene rundt dem hastet forbi.En: They talked for a long time, while the people around them hurried by.No: Ingrid fortalte ham hvordan hun hadde savnet ham, og hvor vanskelig det hadde vært borte fra hjemmet.En: Ingrid told him how she had missed him, and how difficult it had been being away from home.No: De bestemte seg for å gjøre det de kunne for å styrke forholdet, selv om avstanden var stor.En: They decided to do what they could to strengthen their relationship, even though the distance was great.No: Med armen rundt henne følte Lars en ny sikkerhet om fremtiden deres.En: With his arm around her, Lars felt a new certainty about their future.No: De kunne møtes utfordringene, sammen.En: They could face the challenges, together.No: Klokken tikket videre, men for Lars sto tiden stille.En: The clock kept ticking, but for Lars, time stood still.No: Oslo sentralstasjon, med all sin travelhet, hadde blitt stedet der han fant klarhet og trygghet i kjærligheten han delte med Ingrid.En: Oslo Central Station, with all its hustle and bustle, had become the place where he found clarity and security in the love he shared with Ingrid.No: De var kommet for å møtes, og nå var det ingen usynlig vegg mellom dem lenger.En: They had come to meet, and now there was no invisible wall between them anymore. Vocabulary Words:throat: halsstreamed: strømmetplatforms: plattformerabroad: utlandetfallen: blittdistance: avstandeninvisible: usynliglonged: lengtetuncertainty: usikkerhetmutual: fellesclarity: klarhetfamiliar: kjentapproached: nærmetreassured: beroligetchallenge: utfordringenecertainty: sikkerhethustle: travelhetsecurity: trygghetheart: hjertetcreated: skaptemonths: månederfuture: fremtidrelief: lettelsebroaden: bredtwish: ønsketrequest: forespørselface: ansiktetmeet: møtesticking: tikketstrengthen: styrke

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Midsummer Magic: Love and life in Kristiansand Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2026-06-01-22-34-01-no Story Transcript:No: Det var den tiden på året da Kristiansand skinte i all sin sommerlige prakt.En: It was that time of year when Kristiansand shone in all its summer splendor.No: Solens stråler danset over den glitrende sjøen, og den varme brisen førte med seg lukten av tang og nytt liv.En: The sun's rays danced over the shimmering sea, and the warm breeze carried the scent of seaweed and new life.No: Byen var full av liv, med folk som gikk gjennom gatene og barn som lekte på strendene.En: The city was full of life, with people strolling through the streets and children playing on the beaches.No: Sverre sto ved bryggekanten, og så utover havet.En: Sverre stood by the docks, looking out over the sea.No: Han elsket jobben sin som marinbiolog, men hjertet hans var et annet sted, hundrevis av kilometer unna, i Oslo.En: He loved his job as a marine biologist, but his heart was elsewhere, hundreds of kilometers away, in Oslo.No: Astrid, hans kjære, var en talentfull kunstner der.En: Astrid, his dear one, was a talented artist there.No: Sverre savnet henne hver dag.En: Sverre missed her every day.No: Sommeren var tiden for å feire sankthans.En: Summer was the time to celebrate sankthans.No: Sverre hadde en idé.En: Sverre had an idea.No: Han ville invitere Astrid til Kristiansand denne spesielle uken.En: He would invite Astrid to Kristiansand this special week.No: Han sendte henne en melding: "Kom til meg, kjære.En: He sent her a message: "Come to me, dear.No: La oss feire midsommer sammen.En: Let's celebrate midsummer together."No: "Astrid var begeistret.En: Astrid was excited.No: Hun elsket lange sommerdager i Kristiansand, hvor lyset aldri forsvant og havet var så nær.En: She loved the long summer days in Kristiansand, where the light never faded and the sea was so close.No: Hun pakket kofferten sin med maling og pensler, klar for nye inspirasjoner.En: She packed her suitcase with paints and brushes, ready for new inspirations.No: Dagen før festen kom Astrid.En: The day before the festival, Astrid arrived.No: De møtte hverandre på stasjonen, og Sverre holdt henne tett.En: They met at the station, and Sverre held her tight.No: "Jeg har savnet deg," hvisket han.En: "I have missed you," he whispered.No: De neste dagene var fulle av latter og nye minner.En: The following days were full of laughter and new memories.No: Astrid viste Sverre bilder hun hadde malt, inspirert av solnedgangene over sjøen.En: Astrid showed Sverre paintings she had created, inspired by the sunsets over the sea.No: Sommernatten på midsommer var magisk.En: The summer night on midsummer was magical.No: Bålene brant langs strendene, og folk sang sanger som hadde gått i arv gjennom generasjoner.En: Bonfires burned along the beaches, and people sang songs passed down through generations.No: Men bak Sverres smil, var det en tanke som gnagde.En: But behind Sverre's smile was a thought that gnawed at him.No: Han hadde hørt om en stilling i Oslo, en mulighet til å være nærmere Astrid.En: He had heard about a position in Oslo, an opportunity to be closer to Astrid.No: Det ville bety å gi opp hans nåværende prosjekt, hans andre lidenskap.En: It would mean giving up his current project, his other passion.No: Under feiringen, mens de danste rundt bålet, så Sverre på Astrid.En: During the celebration, as they danced around the bonfire, Sverre looked at Astrid.No: Han visste at hans valg måtte tas snart.En: He knew he had to make a decision soon.No: Å være nær henne var hans største ønske.En: Being near her was his greatest wish.No: Neste morgen, med solen fortsatt lav over horisonten, tok Sverre beslutningen.En: The next morning, with the sun still low over the horizon, Sverre made his decision.No: "Jeg vil flytte til Oslo," sa han til Astrid, mens de satt sammen på stranden, leende.En: "I want to move to Oslo," he said to Astrid, as they sat together on the beach, laughing.No: Astrid lyste opp.En: Astrid lit up.No: "Vi kan være sammen hver dag," sa hun, med tårer av glede i øynene.En: "We can be together every day," she said, with tears of joy in her eyes.No: Den sommeren lærte Sverre at kjærligheten veier mer enn en hvilken som helst suksess.En: That summer, Sverre learned that love weighs more than any success.No: Å balansere sin lidenskap for havet med sitt kjærlighetsliv var mulig.En: Balancing his passion for the sea with his love life was possible.No: Han søkte jobben i Oslo, klar til å starte et nytt kapittel nært ved Astrid.En: He applied for the job in Oslo, ready to start a new chapter close to Astrid.No: Kristiansands kystlinje glødet i det siste morgenlyset, og med den, ble Sverres hjerte fylt med håp.En: Kristiansand's coastline glowed in the last morning light, and with it, Sverre's heart was filled with hope. Vocabulary Words:splendor: praktshimmering: glitrendebreeze: brismarine biologist: marinbiologtalented: talentfullcelebrate: feirebeach: strandbonfire: bålinspiration: inspirasjongnaw: gnagewhisper: hviskedecision: beslutninglaugh: letear: tårejoy: gledehorizon: horisontmidsummer: midsommercoastline: kystlinjesmile: smilsuccess: suksesspossibility: mulighetchapter: kapittelray: strålescent: luktopportunity: mulighetheart: hjerteartist: kunstnerlight: lyspassion: lidenskappainting: bilde

We're back for a chilly good time with Cold Prey 2 (2008), the Norwegian slasher sequel that picks up directly where the last one left off, with shades of Halloween 2 (1981) and Friday The 13th: The Final Chapter (1984) serving as inspiration points as Jannicke once again faces The Mountain Man in a mad, slashery jaunt through a spooky hospital. Thankfully, nary a sign of Chris Martin to be had, but that doesn't mean we don't have jokes!

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Gardening Under Pressure: A Tale of Resilience and Friendship Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2026-05-31-22-34-02-no Story Transcript:No: Vigelandsparken lå badet i sol, og de friske vårblomstene spredte en søt duft gjennom den milde luften.En: Vigelandsparken lay bathed in sunlight, and the fresh spring flowers spread a sweet scent through the gentle air.No: Leif og Sigrid gikk langs stiene, armene fulle av hageredskaper.En: Leif and Sigrid walked along the paths, arms full of garden tools.No: De jobbet som gartnere i parken, forberedte området til turistsesongen.En: They worked as gardeners in the park, preparing the area for the tourist season.No: Sigrid var en dedikert arbeider.En: Sigrid was a dedicated worker.No: Hun elsket å føle seg nær naturen, men tanken på de kommende turistene gjorde henne engstelig.En: She loved feeling close to nature, but the thought of the coming tourists made her anxious.No: Hun ville at parken skulle skinne.En: She wanted the park to shine.No: Leif derimot var en avslappet sjel.En: Leif, on the other hand, was a relaxed soul.No: Han savnet roen i sin landlige hjemby, og livet i Oslo kunne føles overveldende.En: He missed the tranquility of his rural hometown, and life in Oslo could feel overwhelming.No: "Sigrid, har du plassert plantene i inngangen?En: "Sigrid, have you placed the plants at the entrance?"No: " spurte Leif.En: asked Leif.No: Sigrid nikket, men tankene hennes var et sted annet.En: Sigrid nodded, but her thoughts were elsewhere.No: Hun bekymret seg for om de hadde nok ressurser.En: She worried whether they had enough resources.No: "Jeg er bekymret, Leif," sa Sigrid til slutt.En: "I'm concerned, Leif," Sigrid finally said.No: "Jeg vet ikke om vi har alt vi trenger.En: "I don't know if we have everything we need.No: Jeg er redd for at vi ikke er klare.En: I'm afraid we're not ready."No: "Leif så sympatisk på henne.En: Leif looked at her sympathetically.No: "Vi gjør vårt beste, Sigrid.En: "We're doing our best, Sigrid.No: Vi kan alltid hjelpe hverandre.En: We can always help each other."No: "Sigrid trakk pusten dypt, og de gikk videre til neste oppgave.En: Sigrid took a deep breath, and they moved on to the next task.No: Men den lyse himmelen ble plutselig mørk.En: But the bright sky suddenly turned dark.No: Regnet slo ned, voldsomt og uventet.En: The rain poured down, violently and unexpectedly.No: Sigrid hevet hendene mot hodet, og en desperasjon grep henne.En: Sigrid raised her hands over her head, and desperation gripped her.No: De nyplantede blomstene var i fare for å bli vasket bort.En: The newly planted flowers were at risk of being washed away.No: Leif løp til nærmeste skur og dro ut presenninger.En: Leif ran to the nearest shed and pulled out tarpaulins.No: "Kom igjen, Sigrid!En: "Come on, Sigrid!No: La oss beskytte blomstene.En: Let's protect the flowers."No: "Sammen la de presenningene over de sårbare blomstene.En: Together, they laid the tarpaulins over the vulnerable flowers.No: De jobbet side om side, hektet presenningene fast, mens regnet plasket rundt dem.En: They worked side by side, fastening the tarpaulins while the rain splashed around them.No: Når regnet til slutt avtok, stod de der, våte men lettet.En: When the rain finally subsided, they stood there, wet but relieved.No: Blomstene var tryggede.En: The flowers were safe.No: "Sigrid, du ser?En: "Sigrid, you see?No: Vi klarte det," sa Leif med et smil.En: We did it," said Leif with a smile.No: Sigrid pustet ut.En: Sigrid breathed out.No: Hun følte seg lettet, og en ny trygghet bredde seg i henne.En: She felt relieved, and a new confidence spread within her.No: "Takk, Leif.En: "Thank you, Leif.No: Jeg innser nå at jeg ikke trenger å gjøre alt alene.En: I realize now that I don't need to do everything alone."No: "Leif nikket.En: Leif nodded.No: "Kanskje livet i byen ikke er så dårlig likevel.En: "Maybe city life isn't so bad after all.No: Jeg liker fellesskapet vi har.En: I like the community we have."No: "Sigrid smilte til ham, og sammen så de ut over parken, som nå glinset under den gjenoppdukkende solen.En: Sigrid smiled at him, and together they looked out over the park, which now glistened under the reemerging sun.No: Hun hadde lært å stole på andre, og Leif hadde funnet verdi i samarbeidet de delte.En: She had learned to trust others, and Leif had found value in the collaboration they shared.No: Vigelandsparkens stier var nå klare for å ønske besøkende velkommen.En: Vigelandsparken's paths were now ready to welcome visitors.No: Sigrid og Leif visste at de hadde skapt noe vakkert, og de var forberedt på det som skulle komme.En: Sigrid and Leif knew they had created something beautiful, and they were prepared for what was to come.No: Sammen.En: Together. Vocabulary Words:bathed: badetscent: duftdedicated: dedikertanxious: engsteligtranquility: roenoverwhelming: overveldenderesources: ressurserconcerned: bekymretsympathetically: sympatiskviolently: voldsomtunexpectedly: uventetdesperation: desperasjongripped: grepvulnerable: sårbarefastening: hektetsubsided: avtokrelieved: lettetconfidence: trygghetcollaboration: samarbeidglistened: glinsetprepare: forberedtpaths: stieropportunity: mulighetseason: sesongenrealize: innsershare: deleentrance: inngangshed: skurtarpaulins: presenningercommunity: fellesskapet

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Finding Harmony: A Spring Journey Through Oslo's Antique Market Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2026-05-31-07-38-19-no Story Transcript:No: Våren hadde kommet til Oslo, og Vigeland Park var full av liv.En: Spring had come to Oslo, and Vigeland Park was full of life.No: Duftene av nyutsprungne blomster fylte luften, og solstrålene varmet skulpturene som tronet over parken.En: The scents of newly bloomed flowers filled the air, and the sun's rays warmed the sculptures that reigned over the park.No: Fuglene sang, og mennesker lo.En: The birds sang, and people laughed.No: Blant alle disse livlige lydene kunne man høre lyden av et travelt antikkmarked.En: Among all these lively sounds, one could hear the noise of a bustling antique market.No: Sigrid og Lars gikk inn i markedet med forventning.En: Sigrid and Lars entered the market with anticipation.No: Boder bugnet av skatter fra en svunnen tid.En: Stalls overflowed with treasures from a bygone time.No: Gamle klokker, porselen, og bøker fra forrige århundre.En: Old clocks, porcelain, and books from the previous century.No: Men Sigrid hadde kun én ting i tankene denne dagen.En: But Sigrid had only one thing in mind that day.No: "Jeg må finne en spilledåse som minner meg om bestemors," sa hun til Lars.En: "I must find a music box that reminds me of grandma's," she said to Lars.No: Lars nikket og prøvde å virke rolig, selv om hjertet hans dunket raskere enn vanlig.En: Lars nodded and tried to appear calm, even though his heart was beating faster than usual.No: Mengden av folk stresset ham, men han ville hjelpe Sigrid.En: The crowd stressed him, but he wanted to help Sigrid.No: Bestemoren hennes hadde alltid vært spesiell for dem begge.En: Her grandmother had always been special to both of them.No: Markedet var overfylt.En: The market was crowded.No: Folk trengte seg sammen for å se på bodene, og Lars kjente den velkjente frykten snike seg på.En: People pressed together to look at the stalls, and Lars felt the familiar fear creep up on him.No: "Kanskje vi skal dele oss?En: "Maybe we should split up?No: Vi dekker mer på den måten," foreslo Sigrid.En: We'll cover more ground that way," suggested Sigrid.No: Lars svelget hardt, men nikket.En: Lars swallowed hard but nodded.No: "OK, men vær forsiktig," sa han, mens han kjempet mot panikken.En: "OK, but be careful," he said, while battling panic.No: Sigrid forsvant inn i mengden, mens Lars tok et dypt pust og taklet frykten sin.En: Sigrid disappeared into the crowd while Lars took a deep breath and tackled his fear.No: Han gikk målrettet fra bod til bod, alltid med tanke på hvordan han kunne hjelpe Sigrid.En: He walked purposefully from stall to stall, always with the thought of how he could help Sigrid.No: Tiden gikk, og Sigrids leting ga endelig frukter.En: Time passed and Sigrid's search finally bore fruit.No: Der, i en liten bod ved kanten av markedet, lå en spilledåse.En: There, at a small stall at the edge of the market, lay a music box.No: Den var vakker, med utskårne detaljer og en melodi lik den bestemors hadde spilt.En: It was beautiful, with carved details and a melody similar to the one her grandma's had played.No: Men prisen var høy.En: But the price was steep.No: Lars kom til henne mens hun så på klenodiet.En: Lars came to her while she was looking at the heirloom.No: Ansiktet hans lyste opp ved synet av funnet, men bleknet da han så prislappen.En: His face lit up at the sight of the find, but paled when he saw the price tag.No: "Vi har ikke nok," sa han stille.En: "We don't have enough," he said quietly.No: Men Sigrid så bestemt ut.En: But Sigrid looked determined.No: "Vi kan ordne dette sammen," svarte hun.En: "We can make this work together," she replied.No: De la sammen pengene sine, og med et smil fra selgeren var spilledåsen deres.En: They pooled their money, and with a smile from the seller, the music box was theirs.No: Med spilledåsen i hånden følte Sigrid at forbindelsen til bestemoren var sterkere.En: With the music box in hand, Sigrid felt the connection to her grandmother grow stronger.No: Lars, til tross for sin frykt, hadde støttet henne gjennom markedets mas.En: Lars, despite his fear, had supported her through the market's hustle.No: Han visste nå at han kunne håndtere mengder litt bedre, og stolte mer på seg selv.En: He now knew he could handle crowds a little better and trusted himself more.No: Sammen gikk de ut av markedet, Sigrid med et stykke av fortiden som nådde inn i fremtiden, og Lars med en nyvunnet selvtillit.En: Together they walked out of the market, Sigrid with a piece of the past reaching into the future, and Lars with newfound confidence.No: Våren i Oslo var virkelig et nytt kapittel for dem begge.En: Spring in Oslo was truly a new chapter for them both. Vocabulary Words:scents: duftenereigned: tronetbustling: traveltantique: antikkanticipation: forventningstalls: boderoverflowed: bugnetbygone: svunnenporcelain: porselencrowded: overfyltpressed: trengtecreep: snikeswallowed: svelgetdisappeared: forsvanttackled: takletpurposefully: målrettetbore fruit: ga frukterheirloom: klenodietsteep: høypooled: la sammenseller: selgerenconnection: forbindelsenhustle: masnewfound: nyvunnetconfidence: selvtillitreaching: nåddtrust: stoltenew chapter: nytt kapittelcarved: utskårnedetermined: bestemt

What if Norwegian fighter jets spotted a massive silvery disc crashed in the remote Arctic ice of Spitsbergen? What if it contained revolutionary anti-gravity technology, exotic alloys unknown to Earth science, and markings that sparked Cold War panic?This is the bizarre, shadowy, and endlessly debated tale of the 1952 Spitsbergen UFO incident — one of the earliest and most influential “crashed saucer” stories of the UFO era.In this episode of My Dark Path, host MF Thomas explores the intriguing story behind the Spitsbergen reports — from the sensational German newspaper claims of a spinning disc recovered by Norwegian forces, to descriptions of advanced propulsion systems, possible Soviet or extraterrestrial origins, the rapid spread through global media, and the growing questions about whether any of it was real… or an elaborate hoax born in the paranoia of the early Cold War.**Timestamps:** 0:00 – The 1952 Spitsbergen UFO Crash Report 4:05 – Welcome to My Dark Path 7:10 – The Early 1950s UFO Craze and Cold War Tensions 12:55 – Norwegian Jets Discover the Crashed Disc 18:40 – Exotic Technology Claims: Anti-Gravity, Unknown Alloys, and Mysterious Markings 24:15 – Military Recovery, Investigations, and International Intrigue 29:50 – How the Story Spread and Evolved 35:10 – Unraveling the Hoax: Origins in the German Press 40:05 – Cold War Disinformation, Propaganda, and the Power of Belief 43:35 – Final Thoughts: What the Spitsbergen Hoax Reveals About UFO History If you love weird history, UFO deep-dives, Cold War mysteries, and stories that sound too crazy to be true, this episode is for you.

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Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Sunset Confessions: An Amalfi Coast Family Revelation Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2026-05-30-07-38-19-no Story Transcript:No: Lyset fra den avtagende ettermiddagssola badet kysten i et gyllent skinn.En: The light from the waning afternoon sun bathed the coast in a golden glow.No: Amalfi-kysten bredte seg ut foran Elin, som sto alene på balkongen.En: The Amalfi Coast stretched out in front of Elin, who stood alone on the balcony.No: De hvite og pastellmalte husene klamret seg til de dramatiske klippene, og det azurblå havet glitret i horisonten.En: The white and pastel-painted houses clung to the dramatic cliffs, and the azure sea glittered on the horizon.No: Våren hadde kommet for fullt, både i naturen og i Elins liv, følte hun, men en viss uro kostet på innsiden.En: Spring had come in full force, both in nature and in Elin's life, she felt, but a certain unease lingered inside.No: Elin hadde reist til Italia for en familiegjenforening.En: Elin had traveled to Italy for a family reunion.No: Hun tenkte at denne turen kunne være en god anledning til å knytte sterkere bånd med familien.En: She thought that this trip could be a good opportunity to strengthen bonds with her family.No: Men hun bar på en hemmelighet – ønsket om å flytte utenlands og starte på nytt.En: But she carried a secret—the desire to move abroad and start anew.No: Hun hadde ennå ikke sagt det til noen.En: She had not yet told anyone.No: Nede på terrassen lo og pratet familien livlig.En: Down on the terrace, the family laughed and chatted lively.No: Elins yngre bror, Magnus, var der, alltid med et smil og en kvikk kommentar.En: Elin's younger brother, Magnus, was there, always with a smile and a witty comment.No: Han var virkelig alles favoritt.En: He was truly everyone's favorite.No: Så var det moren deres, Sigrid, som passet på at alle hadde det bra og at de gamle familietradisjonene, som å samles til middag, ble holdt i hevd.En: Then there was their mother, Sigrid, who ensured everyone was doing well and that the old family traditions, such as gathering for dinner, were upheld.No: Elin visste ikke hvordan hun skulle ta det opp.En: Elin didn't know how to bring it up.No: Hun fryktet å skuffe, spesielt moren.En: She feared disappointing, especially her mother.No: Mer enn noe annet ønsket hun seg støtte.En: More than anything, she wished for support.No: Kanskje Magnus kunne forstå?En: Perhaps Magnus could understand?No: Hun bestemte seg for å snakke med ham den kvelden.En: She decided to speak with him that evening.No: Mens solen forsvant i horisonten, trakk Elin Magnus til siden.En: As the sun disappeared on the horizon, Elin pulled Magnus aside.No: "Magnus, jeg må fortelle deg noe," begynte hun nølende.En: "Magnus, I need to tell you something," she began hesitantly.No: "Kom igjen, si det," svarte han oppmuntrende.En: "Go ahead, say it," he replied encouragingly.No: Han hadde alltid vært en god lytter.En: He had always been a good listener.No: "Jeg vurderer å flytte utenlands," sa hun sakte, mens hun så etter hans reaksjon.En: "I'm considering moving abroad," she said slowly, watching for his reaction.No: "Jeg vil starte på nytt.En: "I want to start over."No: "Magnus så på henne med overraskelse, men så smilte han.En: Magnus looked at her with surprise, but then he smiled.No: "Elin, det er fantastisk!En: "Elin, that's fantastic!No: Hvorfor har du ikke sagt noe før?En: Why haven't you said anything before?"No: "Hun trakk på skuldrene, lettet, men fortsatt nervøs.En: She shrugged, relieved but still nervous.No: "Jeg var redd for hvordan mamma ville ta det.En: "I was afraid of how mom would take it."No: ""Du vet at hun bare vil ditt beste," svarte Magnus mykt.En: "You know she only wants the best for you," Magnus replied gently.No: "Men du burde fortelle henne.En: "But you should tell her."No: "Elin visste han hadde rett.En: Elin knew he was right.No: Da kvelden kom, og solnedgangen malte himmelen rosa og oransje, samlet familien seg til middag.En: As evening came and the sunset painted the sky pink and orange, the family gathered for dinner.No: Sigrid reiste seg for å holde en liten toast.En: Sigrid stood up to make a small toast.No: Elin kjente en bølge av mot fylle henne.En: Elin felt a wave of courage fill her.No: "Før vi skåler," sa Elin plutselig, "jeg har noe jeg vil dele.En: "Before we toast," Elin suddenly said, "I have something I want to share."No: "Alle snudde seg mot henne, og rommet stille avventet hennes ord.En: Everyone turned toward her, and the room quietly awaited her words.No: "Jeg vil flytte utenlands.En: "I want to move abroad.No: Jeg tror det er det rette for meg nå.En: I think it's the right thing for me now."No: "Det fulgte en kort stillhet, deretter et utrop fra Magnus og en overrasket gisp fra Sigrid.En: A short silence followed, then an exclamation from Magnus and a surprised gasp from Sigrid.No: Så kom ordene hun trengte å høre.En: Then came the words she needed to hear.No: "Vi støtter deg, Elin.En: "We support you, Elin.No: Vi vil alltid være her, uansett hvor du er," sa Sigrid, overveldende følelser i stemmen.En: We'll always be here, no matter where you are," Sigrid said, overwhelming emotion in her voice.No: Lettelsen flommet gjennom Elin, som om luften luktet friskere, sitrontrærne blomstret enda vakrere.En: Relief flooded through Elin, as if the air smelled fresher, the lemon trees bloomed even more beautifully.No: Hun smilte, trygg i vissheten om at hennes familie, hennes grunnfjell, ville stå støtt.En: She smiled, secure in the knowledge that her family, her bedrock, would stand firm.No: Sammen skålte de for hverandre – for nåtiden, for det ukjente og for kjærligheten som alltid ville være til stede.En: Together, they toasted to each other—for the present, for the unknown, and for the love that would always be present. Vocabulary Words:waning: avtagendecoast: kystenpastel-painted: pastellmalteclung: klamretazure: azurblåhorizon: horisontenunease: urolinger: kostereunion: gjenforeningbonds: båndsecret: hemmelighetopportunity: anledningterrace: terrassenwitty: kvikkupheld: hevddisappointing: skuffewavering: avventetshrugged: trakkflooded: flommetbedrock: grunnfjellencouragingly: oppmuntrendehesitantly: nølendeexclamation: utropgasp: gispoverwhelming: overveldendesecure: tryggtoast: skålerabroad: utenlandsgentle: myktpresent: nåværende

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Unexpected Connections: Finding Inspiration in Valletta's Café Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2026-05-30-22-34-01-no Story Transcript:No: I hjertet av Valletta, en by hvor de smale gatene er fylt med historie, ligger en liten kafé.En: In the heart of Valletta, a city where the narrow streets are filled with history, lies a small café.No: Denne kaféen er et lite univers i seg selv, med duften av nylaget espresso som fyller luften og veggene pyntet med kunst laget av lokale talenter.En: This café is a little universe in itself, with the scent of freshly brewed espresso filling the air and walls adorned with art created by local talents.No: Det er vår, men regnet har bestemt seg for å overraske.En: It is spring, but the rain has decided to make a surprise visit.No: Lars, en beskjeden norsk marinbiolog, finner seg selv i Valletta for en vitenskapskonferanse.En: Lars, a modest Norwegian marine biologist, finds himself in Valletta for a science conference.No: Men denne dagen har han en trang til å bryte rutinen.En: But today, he feels the urge to break the routine.No: Istedenfor den siste dagen på konferansen, vil Lars utforske byen.En: Instead of attending the last day of the conference, Lars wants to explore the city.No: Da regnet plutselig begynner å strømme, skynder han seg inn i den koselige kaféen, akkurat i tide for å unngå å bli gjennomvåt.En: When the rain suddenly starts pouring, he hurries into the cozy café, just in time to avoid being soaked.No: På samme tid søker Elena, en lidenskapelig maltetisk kunstner, ly fra det uventede regnskyllet.En: At the same time, Elena, a passionate Maltese artist, seeks shelter from the unexpected downpour.No: Hun er på vei til sitt studio, men stopper når hun ser den hjemmekoselige kaféen.En: She is on her way to her studio but stops when she sees the homely café.No: Hun går inn, rister vann av paraplyen sin.En: She enters, shaking water from her umbrella.No: Inne i kaféen er det varmt og lunt, en perfekt kontrast til det grå været utenfor.En: Inside, the café is warm and cozy, a perfect contrast to the gray weather outside.No: Lars og Elena deler et bord.En: Lars and Elena share a table.No: En tilfeldig møte som fører til interessante samtaler.En: A chance encounter that leads to interesting conversations.No: Lars ser på kunsten rundt seg og begynner å snakke med Elena.En: Lars looks at the art around him and starts talking with Elena.No: Hun smiler når hun nevner at noen av maleriene er hennes egne verk.En: She smiles when she mentions that some of the paintings are her own works.No: "Jeg har alltid lett etter inspirasjon her," sier Lars, og ser på bildene.En: "I have always looked for inspiration here," says Lars, looking at the pictures.No: "Kanskje det er hva jeg trenger for min neste oppgave.En: "Maybe that's what I need for my next task."No: "Elena, som lenge har holdt arbeidet sitt for seg selv, kjenner en plutselig trang til å vise Lars sitt favorittstykke.En: Elena, who has long kept her work to herself, feels a sudden urge to show Lars her favorite piece.No: En blanding av nerver og spenning rusler gjennom henne når hun sier: "Vil du se studioet mitt?En: A mix of nerves and excitement rushes through her when she says, "Would you like to see my studio?No: Jeg tror du vil finne inspirasjon der.En: I think you'll find inspiration there."No: "Det er noe med måten Lars lar ordene henge i luften før han nikker.En: There is something about the way Lars lets the words linger in the air before he nods.No: De bestemmer seg for å dra etter at regnet letter.En: They decide to go after the rain eases.No: Senere, mens de sitter ved et vindusbord, drikker de varm kaffe.En: Later, as they sit by a window table, they drink warm coffee.No: Regndråper lager en myk musikk mot glasset.En: Raindrops create a soft music against the glass.No: Lars begynner å dele mer om sine prosjekter og drømmene han en gang hadde, men som har mistet intensiteten.En: Lars begins to share more about his projects and the dreams he once had but which have lost their intensity.No: Elena lytter nøye.En: Elena listens intently.No: "Du må fortsette," sier hun bestemt.En: "You must continue," she says firmly.No: "Du kan ikke la frykten holde deg tilbake.En: "You can't let fear hold you back.No: Kunst handler om å uttrykke det som er i hjertet.En: Art is about expressing what's in the heart."No: "Lars kjenner ordene hennes trenge dypt inn.En: Lars feels her words sinking deep in.No: Han tenker på hva som er virkelig viktig for ham.En: He thinks about what is truly important to him.No: Netto nå virker det klart.En: Right now, it seems clear.No: Han bestemmer seg for å forlenge oppholdet i Valletta, mer tid til å arbeide med Elena.En: He decides to extend his stay in Valletta, more time to work with Elena.No: Elena, som alltid har vært plaget av tvil, kjenner selvtilliten øke.En: Elena, who has always been plagued by doubt, feels her confidence grow.No: Med Lars' støtte bestemmer hun seg for å organisere sin første soloutstilling.En: With Lars' support, she decides to organize her first solo exhibition.No: Det er på tide å vise verden hva hun kan.En: It's time to show the world what she can do.No: Når regnet til slutt stilner, og solen begynner å bryte gjennom skyene, føler både Lars og Elena at de er på en ny begynnelse.En: When the rain finally quiets down, and the sun begins to break through the clouds, both Lars and Elena feel that they are at a new beginning.No: Kaféen i Valletta, en uventet tilflukt, ble stedet der nye mål og drømmer fikk liv.En: The café in Valletta, an unexpected refuge, became the place where new goals and dreams took life.No: Elena ler.En: Elena laughs.No: "Jeg tror jeg var ment å komme hit, ikke bare for å flykte fra regnet.En: "I think I was meant to come here, not just to escape the rain."No: "Lars smiler, og for første gang på lenge, føler han at han virkelig har funnet inspirasjon.En: Lars smiles, and for the first time in a long while, he feels he has truly found inspiration.No: "Jeg er glad for at vi krysset veier," sier han.En: "I'm glad we crossed paths," he says.No: Og der, i hjertet av en liten kafé, fant to sjeler det de ikke visste de lette etter.En: And there, in the heart of a small café, two souls found what they didn't know they were looking for.No: En forbindelse.En: A connection.No: En ny start.En: A new start.No: En trygghet i det å våge å drømme igjen.En: A sense of safety in daring to dream again. Vocabulary Words:narrow: smalefilled: fyltadorned: pyntetmodest: beskjedenmarine biologist: marinbiologroutine: rutinenpouring: strømmecozy: koseligshelter: lydownpour: regnskyllethomely: hjemmekoseligechance encounter: tilfeldig møteinspiration: inspirasjontask: oppgaveintently: nøyefirmly: bestemtfear: fryktenextend: forlengeplagued: plagetconfidence: selvtillitensolo exhibition: soloutstillingrefuge: tilfluktgoals: måldreams: drømmersense: følelsedaring: vågeconnection: forbindelsesafe: trygghetexpressing: uttrykkehesitate: nøle

Originally part of our four-day Titanic Anniversary Weekend onboard the RMS Queen Mary, we present the first WITNESS TITANIC podcast episode recorded in front of a LIVE AUDIENCE! Together, surrounded by history, we dive into a Norwegian immigrant's account of the disaster as he remembered it in 1912... and how he remembered it in 1974...Featuring Paul Carganilla as our Senator/Reporter!Join us for Titanic Anniversary Weekend in 2027!VISIT the Witness Titanic Instagram for Episode VisualsorWATCH this Episode on YouTube----------------------------------------------Welcome to WITNESS TITANIC — the podcast “inquiry” where we call witnesses of Titanic's great story, from modern experts to even the survivors of the sinking. Through their testimony, we navigate the uncertain waters of the Titanic legend, uncover what actually happened in April of 1912, and ultimately witness Titanic ourselves.This podcast is made possible by the generous support of the Witness Titanic Patrons, and is produced and hosted by Titanic researcher James Penca.LISTEN:Apple PodcastsSpotifyWATCH:⁨YouTube | @TitanicHG⁩Instagram | @WitnessTitanicPodTikTok | @WitnessTitanicPodJOIN THE INQUIRY:PatreonMusic recorded by Ege M. Erdogan | @egecomposerContact | witnesstitanic@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Lillehammer's Choice: A Skier's Tale of Courage and Healing Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2026-05-29-07-38-19-no Story Transcript:No: Vårluften var fylt med duften av nyutsprungne blomster og lyden av smeltende snø som sakte rant nedover fjellsidene i Lillehammer.En: The spring air was filled with the scent of newly blossomed flowers and the sound of melting snow slowly flowing down the mountainsides in Lillehammer.No: Trærne hadde begynt å grønnes, og solens varme stråler fikk snøen til å glitre svakere hver dag.En: The trees had begun to green, and the warm rays of the sun made the snow glisten faintly each day.No: Det var et perfekt sted for treningsleiren hvor Henrik, Lars og Karin trente til det kommende nasjonale skimesterskapet.En: It was a perfect place for the training camp where Henrik, Lars, and Karin were training for the upcoming national ski championship.No: Henrik var fokusert.En: Henrik was focused.No: Han hadde alltid vært en dedikert skiløper, og denne konkurransen var svært viktig for ham.En: He had always been a dedicated skier, and this competition was very important to him.No: Han tenkte på hvor mye han ville bevise sitt talent og beholde sin plass på laget.En: He thought about how much he wanted to prove his talent and keep his place on the team.No: Men en underlig frykt gnagde i ham – frykten for en skade som kunne endre alt.En: But a strange fear gnawed at him—the fear of an injury that could change everything.No: En morgen mens de var ute på trening, skjedde det uventede.En: One morning while they were out training, the unexpected happened.No: Terrenget var litt ujevnt, og da Henrik traff en liten isflekk, vred han ankelen.En: The terrain was a bit uneven, and when Henrik hit a small ice patch, he twisted his ankle.No: Smerten skar gjennom ham som et lyn.En: The pain shot through him like lightning.No: "Å nei," sa Henrik stille for seg selv, mens han holdt rundt ankelen.En: "Oh no," Henrik said quietly to himself, holding his ankle.No: Lars og Karin skyndte seg over til ham.En: Lars and Karin hurried over to him.No: "Er du okei?En: "Are you okay?"No: " spurte Karin mens hun så bekymret på Henriks ansikt som bar preg av smerte.En: asked Karin, looking worriedly at Henrik's face, which was marked by pain.No: Henrik nikket, men han kunne ikke stå oppreist.En: Henrik nodded, but he couldn't stand upright.No: Lars hjalp ham til å sette seg ned.En: Lars helped him sit down.No: "Vi må få deg til legen," sa Lars bestemt.En: "We need to get you to the doctor," said Lars decisively.No: Hos legen var beskjeden klar – ankelen var forstuet.En: At the doctor's, the message was clear—the ankle was sprained.No: Legen anbefalte at Henrik skulle ta en pause og la ankelen hvile.En: The doctor recommended that Henrik take a break and let the ankle rest.No: Henrik kjente panikken, men også en klar motstand mot å innse realiteten.En: Henrik felt panic, but also a clear resistance to face reality.No: Hvis han tok pause, kunne konkurransen forsvinne rett ut av hendene hans.En: If he took a break, the competition could slip right out of his hands.No: "Jeg må trene," sa Henrik til Lars og Karin senere.En: "I have to train," Henrik told Lars and Karin later.No: "Jeg kan ikke miste denne sjansen.En: "I can't miss this chance."No: "Men da Henrik testet ankelen under et forsøk på en ny treningsøkt, var smerten uutholdelig.En: But when Henrik tested his ankle during an attempt at another training session, the pain was unbearable.No: Han visste da at dette kunne gjøre situasjonen verre.En: He then knew this could make the situation worse.No: Det var en vanskelig beslutning, men innerst inne visste han svaret.En: It was a tough decision, but deep down, he knew the answer.No: Henrik samlet vennene sine rundt seg.En: Henrik gathered his friends around him.No: "Jeg har bestemt meg," sa han med et tungt hjerte.En: "I've made my decision," he said with a heavy heart.No: "Jeg kommer ikke til å delta i konkurransen.En: "I am not going to participate in the competition."No: ""Det er den riktige beslutningen," sa Karin støttende.En: "That's the right decision," said Karin supportively.No: Lars la en hånd på skulderen til Henrik og smilte oppmuntrende.En: Lars placed a hand on Henrik's shoulder and smiled encouragingly.No: Henrik pustet dypt inn, følte både tap og lettelse.En: Henrik took a deep breath, feeling both loss and relief.No: Det var som om snøen som langsomt forsvant omkring dem, hans frykt og uro smeltet bort, etterlot en klarhet han tidligere ikke hadde sett.En: It was as if the snow slowly disappearing around them, his fears and worries melted away, leaving a clarity he hadn't seen before.No: Han ønsket å vinne, men han ønsket også å kunne gå fremover på lang sikt.En: He wanted to win, but he also wanted to be able to move forward in the long term.No: Våren i Lillehammer fortsatte, og mens dagene ble varmere, innså Henrik at hans velvære var viktigere enn en enkelt konkurranse.En: Spring in Lillehammer continued, and as the days grew warmer, Henrik realized that his well-being was more important than a single competition.No: Det var i pausene og healing at han fant sin styrke og tålmodighet.En: It was in the pauses and healing that he found his strength and patience.No: Han visste nå at han ville komme tilbake, sterkere og mer bestemt enn noen gang før.En: He now knew he would come back, stronger and more determined than ever before. Vocabulary Words:scent: duftenblossomed: nyutsprungnemelt: smeltendeuneven: ujevntgnawed: gnagdetwisted: vredankle: ankelenlightning: lynworriedly: bekymretdecisively: bestemtsprained: forstuetpanic: panikkenresistance: motstandreality: realitetenunbearable: uudholdelighealing: healingdedicated: dedikertattempt: forsøkcompetition: konkurransenparticipate: deltasupportively: støttendeencouragingly: oppmuntrendeclarity: klarhetdetermined: bestemtterrain: terrengetthrough: gjennommarked: pregurge: trengselfirmly: fastrealize: innså

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Lessons in Friendship: A Hike Through Jotunheimen Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2026-05-29-22-34-01-no Story Transcript:No: Vinden blåste lett gjennom Jotunheimen nasjonalpark.En: The wind blew gently through Jotunheimen National Park.No: Det var vår, og snøflekkene lå fortsatt igjen på de høyeste toppene.En: It was spring, and patches of snow still lingered on the highest peaks.No: Sindre sto ved starten av stien.En: Sindre stood at the trailhead.No: Øynene hans glitret med spenning mens han så opp på de storslåtte fjellene.En: His eyes sparkled with excitement as he gazed up at the magnificent mountains.No: Ved siden av ham sto Kjersti, rolig og tenksom.En: Beside him stood Kjersti, calm and thoughtful.No: Hun var vant til Sindre sine eventyrlystne planer.En: She was used to Sindre's adventurous plans.No: Ofte måtte hun være den som holdt beina hans plantet på bakken.En: Often, she had to be the one to keep his feet planted on the ground.No: De hadde planlagt denne turen i flere måneder.En: They had planned this hike for several months.No: Stien opp til toppen var kjent for å være krevende.En: The trail to the top was known to be demanding.No: Perfekt for Sindre, mindre begeistret var Kjersti.En: Perfect for Sindre, less enthusiastic was Kjersti.No: Hun ønsket en roligere hverdag, men følte alltid et ansvar for å passe på Sindre.En: She wished for a quieter life but always felt a responsibility to look after Sindre.No: I dag var intet unntak.En: Today was no exception.No: "Er du klar, Kjersti?" spurte Sindre, allerede klar til å starte.En: "Are you ready, Kjersti?" asked Sindre, already eager to start.No: "Ja, men husk at vi må ta det rolig," svarte hun, men visste at han allerede var mentalt på vei oppover fjellet.En: "Yes, but remember we need to take it slow," she replied, but knew he was already mentally making his way up the mountain.No: De begynte å klatre, Sindre ledet an med full av energi.En: They began to climb, Sindre leading the way full of energy.No: Kjersti fulgte etter med forsiktige skritt.En: Kjersti followed with cautious steps.No: Landskapet var vakkert – fjellrygger overalt, innsjøer som glitret i solen, og små villblomster som nettopp hadde begynt å blomstre.En: The scenery was beautiful—mountain ridges everywhere, lakes glittering in the sun, and small wildflowers just beginning to bloom.No: Luften var frisk, fylt med vårens løfter.En: The air was fresh, filled with the promises of spring.No: Da de nærmet seg toppen, skjedde det som Kjersti fryktet.En: As they neared the top, what Kjersti feared happened.No: Sindre tråkket feil på en løs stein og falt.En: Sindre stepped wrong on a loose stone and fell.No: Han vred ankelen og skrek ut i smerte.En: He twisted his ankle and cried out in pain.No: Kjersti løp til ham, hjertet hennes hamret.En: Kjersti ran to him, her heart pounding.No: "Kan du reise deg?" spurte hun forsiktig.En: "Can you stand up?" she asked gently.No: Han bet tennene sammen, forsøkte å stå oppreist, men sank sammen igjen.En: He gritted his teeth, tried to stand upright, but sank back down again.No: Smerten var for sterk.En: The pain was too strong.No: "Jeg… jeg tror ikke jeg klarer det, Kjersti."En: "I... I don't think I can do it, Kjersti."No: For første gang så Kjersti den usikre siden av Sindre.En: For the first time, Kjersti saw the uncertain side of Sindre.No: Hun satte seg ved siden av ham.En: She sat down beside him.No: "Det er greit," sa hun mildt.En: "It's okay," she said softly.No: "Vi kan finne en annen vei ned.En: "We can find another way down.No: Det er ingen skam i å be om hjelp."En: There is no shame in asking for help."No: Sindre så opp mot toppen, så tilbake på Kjersti.En: Sindre looked up at the top, then back at Kjersti.No: Han var stille en stund før han nikket, ydmyk å innrømme sitt behov for hjelp.En: He was silent for a moment before nodding, humbly admitting his need for help.No: "Ok," svarte han med en liten stemme.En: "Okay," he replied in a small voice.No: Kjersti smilte og hjalp ham opp.En: Kjersti smiled and helped him up.No: Sammen, og med stor forsiktighet, begynte de å bevege seg nedover.En: Together, and with great care, they began to move downwards.No: Hver gang Sindre haltet eller snublet, var Kjersti der for å støtte ham.En: Every time Sindre limped or stumbled, Kjersti was there to support him.No: Underveis pratet de og lo litt mellom pustene.En: Along the way, they talked and laughed a little between breaths.No: Sindre innså at han ikke trengte å presse seg selv til det ytterste for å bevise noe.En: Sindre realized he didn't need to push himself to the limit to prove anything.No: Når de endelig nådde bunnen, følte de begge en lettelse og en følelse av seier.En: When they finally reached the bottom, they both felt a relief and a sense of victory.No: Det var ikke den toppen som var viktig, men at de hadde klart det sammen.En: It wasn't the summit that mattered, but that they had achieved it together.No: Da de sto der, pustende ut under vårsolens varme, visste både Sindre og Kjersti at de hadde lært noe verdifullt.En: As they stood there, breathing under the warmth of the spring sun, both Sindre and Kjersti knew they had learned something valuable.No: Sindre skjønte at det å stole på noen andre kunne være en styrke i seg selv.En: Sindre realized that relying on someone else could be a strength in itself.No: Kjersti innså at å ta en pause eller endre planer var helt greit.En: Kjersti realized that taking a break or changing plans was perfectly fine.No: De to vennene smilte til hverandre, styrket i vennskapet og klar til å møte nye eventyr, sammen.En: The two friends smiled at each other, strengthened in friendship and ready to face new adventures, together. Vocabulary Words:wind: vindengently: lettlinger: ligge igjengaze: semagnificent: storslåttethoughtful: tenksomadventurous: eventyrlystnetrailhead: starten av stientrail: stiendemanding: krevendeenthusiastic: begeistretresponsibility: ansvarcautious: forsiktigescenery: landskapetridges: fjellryggerglittering: glitrerwildflowers: villblomsterbloom: blomstrefresh: friskloose: løstwisted: vredankle: ankelenpounding: hamretgritted: betupright: oppreistlimped: haltetstumbled: snubletsummit: toppenvaluable: verdifulltrelying: stole på

LYP takes the decks for HF325, bringing a set packed with serious dancefloor heat. Three cuts from Franky Rizardo, a pair from Joshwa, some fresh 2026 fire, and a Norwegian earworm that's been breaking charts across Europe. This one's for the proper heads. TRACK LISTING Melé, Jords & Wonky Logic - So High (Extended Mix) [Defected] Prospa, Cloonee - Free Your Mind (Extended Mix) [CircoLoco Records] nocapz. & Coppola - Too Much (Extended Mix) [DFTD] Late Replies - Know U Better (Extended Mix) [Black Label Recs] RSquared - Draw The Line (Original Mix) [Deeperfect Shift] Dunmore Brothers feat. Ben Westbeech - Trust Me (Original Mix) [Solid Grooves Records] Franky Rizardo - Ain't Nobody (Extended Mix) [Altra Moda] Dennis Quin - Change Is Gonna Come feat. Tony Sherman (Original Mix) [ORIGINS RCRDS] N.O.Y, Guy Katch - In Love [Nervous Records] Franky Rizardo - This Energy (Extended Mix) [LTF Records] Joshwa - Miracles (Extended Mix) [Black Book Records] Franky Rizardo - Blinded By Desire [LTF Records] Joshwa - Lost In Music (Extended) [Hot Creations] Franky Rizardo, Ros T, Eunice Collins - Out The Fire (At The Hotel) ft Eunice Collins (Original Mix) [Altra Moda] The Bausa - Magnetic [Columbia/B1 Recordings] CREDITS Mix by LYP. Post-production, artwork and distribution by Unstyled Studios. Find us everywhere @housefinesse. Support House Finesse by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/housefinesse

A review of Carnival Vista. Doug Parker covers cruise industry news with staff writer Richard Simms, including a Carnival Corporation data breach, Costa Cruises' controversial 60 euro fee for removing food from a dining venue, a fake Carnival alcohol notice circulating online, Norwegian's new Great Stirrup Cay water park ticket sales, and a propulsion issue affecting Oasis of the Seas. A listener's question gets answered about Manhattan disembarkation timing. Andrew reviews his six-night Caribbean voyage aboard Carnival Vista, and talks all about the dining, ports of call, entertainment, and tips for solo travelers. Sponsor Cruise line protection is designed to help if you can't take your cruise. Third-party travel insurance helps protect you during the trip. Including medical care, delays, and unexpected issues. Compare plans and save up to 30% at TripInsurance.com. About Cruise Radio: Cruise Radio has been delivering cruise news, ship reviews, and money-saving tips weekly since 2009.

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: A Birthday Surprise by the Fjord: Love and Friendship Unveiled Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2026-05-28-07-38-19-no Story Transcript:No: Det var vår, og fuglene sang i trærne rundt den lille trehytta som lå ved Lysefjordens kant.En: It was spring, and the birds sang in the trees around the small log cabin that lay by the edge of the Lysefjorden.No: Sondre, med sitt smittende smil og eventyrlyst, ønsket seg en bursdag han aldri ville glemme.En: Sondre, with his contagious smile and adventurous spirit, wanted a birthday he would never forget.No: Alma, hans kjæreste, hadde en plan.En: Alma, his girlfriend, had a plan.No: Hun ville overraske ham med en fest, en som kunne minne ham på hvor mye han betyr for de rundt seg.En: She wanted to surprise him with a party, one that would remind him of how much he means to those around him.No: Liv, Sondres barndomsvenn, hadde en annen idé.En: Liv, Sondre's childhood friend, had a different idea.No: Hun drømte om å feire dagen med Sondre alene, bare de to.En: She dreamed of celebrating the day with Sondre alone, just the two of them.No: Solen strålte gjennom fjordens morgentåke.En: The sun shone through the morning mist of the fjord.No: Alma satt ved kjøkkenbordet i hytta og pønsket på hvordan hun skulle juble for Sondre.En: Alma sat at the kitchen table in the cabin, pondering how she could celebrate Sondre.No: Hun bestemte seg for å trekke Liv inn i sine planer.En: She decided to include Liv in her plans.No: Liv, med sine varme øyne og stille lengsel, lyttet til Alma.En: Liv, with her warm eyes and silent longing, listened to Alma.No: Alma delte detaljene om den planlagte fest og spurte Liv om hjelp.En: Alma shared the details of the planned party and asked Liv for help.No: Liv kjente hjertet banke hardt.En: Liv felt her heart pounding hard.No: Skulle hun hjelpe, eller skulle hun fortelle Sondre hva hun virkelig følte?En: Should she help, or should she tell Sondre how she really felt?No: Liv tok et dypt pust.En: Liv took a deep breath.No: "Jeg hjelper deg," svarte hun.En: "I'll help you," she replied.No: En del av henne ville si sannheten til Sondre, men vennskapet deres betydde for mye.En: Part of her wanted to tell Sondre the truth, but their friendship meant too much.No: Sammen med Alma begynte hun å dekorere hytta med ballonger og lys.En: Together with Alma, she began to decorate the cabin with balloons and lights.No: Dagen gikk over i kveld, og hytta lyste opp i vårens milde skumring.En: The day turned into evening, and the cabin lit up in the mild twilight of spring.No: Sondre kom tilbake fra en tur langs fjorden, intetanende om hva som ventet.En: Sondre returned from a walk along the fjord, unaware of what awaited him.No: Da han åpnet døren, ropte Alma, "Gratulerer med dagen, Sondre!En: When he opened the door, Alma exclaimed, "Happy birthday, Sondre!"No: " Vennene hans, som de hadde invitert i all hemmelighet, jublet.En: His friends, whom they had invited in secret, cheered.No: Sondre lo og så seg rundt.En: Sondre laughed and looked around.No: Det var perfekt.En: It was perfect.No: Han følte en slik glede over å være omringet av de han brydde seg om.En: He felt such joy at being surrounded by those he cared about.No: Men som kvelden skred frem, merket han at noe plaget Liv.En: But as the evening wore on, he noticed something troubling Liv.No: Med musikken i bakgrunnen, trakk Liv Sondre til side.En: With the music in the background, Liv pulled Sondre aside.No: "Kan vi snakke?En: "Can we talk?"No: " ba hun, med en nølende stemme.En: she asked, with a hesitant voice.No: De sto ute, med fjorden som glitret bak dem.En: They stood outside, with the fjord shimmering behind them.No: "Jeg har noe jeg må fortelle deg," sa hun.En: "I have something I need to tell you," she said.No: Sondre så på henne med et mildt blikk.En: Sondre looked at her with a gentle gaze.No: "Hva er det, Liv?En: "What is it, Liv?"No: " spurte han.En: he asked.No: Liv tok enda et dypt pust.En: Liv took another deep breath.No: "Jeg har følelser for deg, Sondre.En: "I have feelings for you, Sondre.No: Jeg har hatt det lenge," innrømmet hun, tårene i øynene hennes.En: I have for a long time," she admitted, tears in her eyes.No: Sondre følte et øyeblikk spenningen stramme seg mellom dem.En: Sondre felt a moment of tension tighten between them.No: Men deretter smilte han kjærlig.En: But then he smiled lovingly.No: "Liv, jeg setter så pris på vennskapet vårt.En: "Liv, I really appreciate our friendship.No: Men jeg elsker Alma," sa han ærlig.En: But I love Alma," he said honestly.No: Liv nikket, følte en blanding av lettelse og tristhet.En: Liv nodded, feeling a mix of relief and sadness.No: "Det er godt å høre at du er lykkelig," svarte hun med et svakt smil.En: "It's good to hear that you are happy," she replied with a faint smile.No: Da de gikk tilbake inn i hytta, følte Sondre en ny forståelse for de båndene han hadde.En: As they went back into the cabin, Sondre felt a new appreciation for the bonds he had.No: Han trakk Alma tett inntil seg og hvisket, "Takk for dette.En: He drew Alma close and whispered, "Thank you for this.No: Jeg føler meg så heldig.En: I feel so lucky."No: "Alma smilte.En: Alma smiled.No: "Vi er glade for å ha deg i livene våre," svarte hun, blikket hennes møtte Sondres.En: "We're happy to have you in our lives," she replied, her gaze meeting Sondre's.No: Kvelden fortsatte med latter og samtaler som strakte seg ut over natten.En: The evening continued with laughter and conversations that stretched into the night.No: Sondre så hvordan både Alma og Liv lyste opp rommet, hver på sin måte.En: Sondre saw how both Alma and Liv lit up the room, each in their own way.No: Han visste nå hva som betydde mest – de ekte relasjonene og kjærligheten som bandt dem sammen.En: He now knew what mattered most—the true relationships and the love that bound them together.No: Slik ble en vanlig vårhelg ved Lysefjorden til en uforglemmelig feiring.En: Thus, a regular spring weekend by the Lysefjorden turned into an unforgettable celebration.No: Vennskapet mellom dem alle ble sterkere, og Sondre visste at han aldri ville glemme dagen da han virkelig så vennene sine for hvem de var.En: The friendship among them all grew stronger, and Sondre knew that he would never forget the day when he truly saw his friends for who they were. Vocabulary Words:cabin: trehyttacontagious: smittendeadventurous: eventyrlystpondering: pønsketsurprise: overraskecelebrating: feiretwilight: skumringunaware: intetanendegaze: blikkshimmering: glitrethesitant: nølendeadmired: innrømmettension: spenningenappreciate: sette pris pårelief: lettelsepounding: bankelinger: skred fremtruth: sannhetendecorate: dekorereballoons: ballongerlaughter: latterconversation: samtalerbond: båndeneappreciation: forståelseinvite: invitertesecret: hemmelighetlonging: lengselfriendship: vennskapcelebration: feiringstretch: strakte seg

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Sigrid's Spring Adventure: Capturing Courage and Nature Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2026-05-28-22-34-01-no Story Transcript:No: Vårsolen skinte over Sognsvann, et stille og vakkert sted i utkanten av Oslo.En: The spring sun shone over Sognsvann, a quiet and beautiful place on the outskirts of Oslo.No: Fugler sang blant trærne, og luften var fylt med lukten av vårblomster.En: Birds sang among the trees, and the air was filled with the scent of spring flowers.No: Elevene fra Sogn Skole var på ekskursjon, og stemningen var livlig.En: The students from Sogn Skole were on an excursion, and the atmosphere was lively.No: Sigrid, derimot, holdt seg litt for seg selv.En: Sigrid, however, kept a little to herself.No: Hun var en stille jente, men hun elsket naturen av hele sitt hjerte.En: She was a quiet girl, but she loved nature with all her heart.No: Sigrid drømte om å bli naturfotograf.En: Sigrid dreamed of becoming a nature photographer.No: Hun hadde hørt rykter om en sjelden fugl som hekket nær innsjøen.En: She had heard rumors about a rare bird nesting near the lake.No: Drømmen hennes var å få et bilde av denne fuglen.En: Her dream was to get a picture of this bird.No: Det var et mål hun hadde satt seg for dagen.En: It was a goal she had set for herself that day.No: Men det var ikke lett.En: But it wasn't easy.No: Læreren deres, fru Lin, hadde en streng tidsplan å følge.En: Their teacher, Mrs. Lin, had a strict schedule to follow.No: Uheldigvis ville Magnus, en av klassekameratene, stadig snakke med Sigrid.En: Unfortunately, Magnus, one of her classmates, constantly wanted to talk to Sigrid.No: Han var vennlig, men også distraherende.En: He was friendly but also distracting.No: Mens gruppen spaserte langs stien ved innsjøen, prøvde Sigrid å fokusere.En: As the group walked along the path by the lake, Sigrid tried to focus.No: Hun lette etter tegn på fuglen i tretoppene.En: She searched for signs of the bird in the treetops.No: Ved lunsjpause bestemte Sigrid seg for å ta sjansen.En: At lunchtime, Sigrid decided to take the chance.No: Hun smøg seg vekk fra gruppen og inn i en rolig lund der hun hadde sett andre fugler tidligere.En: She slipped away from the group and into a quiet grove where she had seen other birds before.No: Hjertet hennes banket fort.En: Her heart beat fast.No: Hva om hun ble oppdaget?En: What if she was discovered?No: Hva om hun gikk glipp av sjansen?En: What if she missed the chance?No: Så skjedde det.En: Then it happened.No: Hun så fuglen!En: She saw the bird!No: Den var enda mer strålende enn hun hadde forestilt seg.En: It was even more magnificent than she had imagined.No: Sigrid løftet kameraet sakte.En: Sigrid raised her camera slowly.No: Fingrene hennes ristet av spenning.En: Her fingers trembled with excitement.No: Akkurat da hun skulle trykke på knappen, ropte noen i det fjerne.En: Just as she was about to press the button, someone shouted in the distance.No: Klassen hennes lette etter henne.En: Her class was looking for her.No: Hun visste at hun måtte skynde seg, men hun trengte dette bildet.En: She knew she had to hurry, but she needed this picture.No: Med konsentrerte øyne og en stø hånd tok hun bildet hun hadde drømt om.En: With focused eyes and a steady hand, she took the picture she had dreamed of.No: Ett magisk øyeblikk ble fanget.En: One magical moment was captured.No: Sigrid løp tilbake til de andre.En: Sigrid ran back to the others.No: Hun var andpusten, men smilet hennes var strålende.En: She was out of breath, but her smile was radiant.No: Hun viste bildet til fru Lin.En: She showed the picture to Mrs. Lin.No: Læreren var imponert.En: The teacher was impressed.No: "Dette er fantastisk, Sigrid.En: "This is fantastic, Sigrid.No: Du har virkelig et øye for fotografering.En: You really have an eye for photography."No: "Sigrid kjente en varme inni seg.En: Sigrid felt a warmth inside her.No: Hun hadde klart det.En: She had done it.No: Selvtilliten hennes vokste.En: Her confidence grew.No: Hun innså at hennes lidenskap var verdifull.En: She realized that her passion was valuable.No: Resten av turen snakket hun mer.En: For the rest of the trip, she spoke more.No: Magnus var den første hun fortalte om fuglen.En: Magnus was the first one she told about the bird.No: Det var en vårdag hun aldri ville glemme.En: It was a spring day she would never forget.No: Sigrid hadde funnet sitt mot ved Sognsvann.En: Sigrid had found her courage at Sognsvann.No: Hun hadde vunnet sin egen indre kamp, og verden føltes litt større, litt bedre.En: She had won her own inner battle, and the world felt a little bigger, a little better. Vocabulary Words:outskirts: utkantenexcursion: ekskursjonatmosphere: stemningdreamed: drømterumors: rykternesting: hekkendeschedule: tidsplanstrict: strengdistracting: distraherendefocus: fokuseretreetops: tretoppenegrove: lundmagnificent: strålendetrembled: ristetdiscovered: oppdagetpressed: trykkecaptured: fangetimpressed: imponertconfidence: selvtillitvaluable: verdfullcourage: motinner: indreradiant: strålendelively: livligsteadily: støscent: luktenbutton: knappenbeat: banketshouted: roptechance: sjanse

Aimee returns to the show to help me revisit Castoffs! “An eccentric old woman who has set up her “house” in the center of town and a stray dog who hitches a ride to Plum Creek from Mankato in Charles Ingalls’ wagon both, in their own way, help Laura through the loss of an old friend and teach her and the rest of Walnut Grove, lessons in love and acceptance.” Castoffs originally aired on September 12, 1977 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 Castoffs first appeared on The Little House on the Prairie Podcast: Walnut GroveCast.

In this episode of ABA on Call, Rick Kubina and Doug Kostewicz interview a renowned Norwegian dog trainer about the science of behavior across species. Morten Egtvedt shares his journey from training search-and-rescue dogs as a teenager to helping introduce clicker training throughout Norway alongside Karen Pryor. The discussion explores how core behavioral principles such as timing, reinforcement, fluency, shaping, and criterion adjustment matter far more than any specific training technique. Morten also discusses the differences between reinforcement-based and punishment-based training, the role of motivation in learning, and why behavior analysis provides a practical framework for understanding both dogs and humans. Listeners will hear compelling parallels between animal training, education, sports performance, and everyday human interactions, while gaining insight into how fluency-based instruction creates durable, reliable behavior change. To earn CEUs for listening, click here, log in or sign up, pay the CEU fee, + take the knowledge check to generate your certificate! Don't forget to subscribe and follow and leave us a rating and review. Show Notes:    Binder, C. (1996). Behavioral fluency: Evolution of a new paradigm. The Behavior Analyst, 19(2), 163–197. https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03393163 Pryor, K. (1999). Don't shoot the dog!: The new art of teaching and training (Rev. ed.). Bantam Books. Pryor, K. (2002). Clicker training for dogs. Ringpress Books. Pryor, K., & Chase, S. (2014). Training for variable and innovative behavior. International Journal of Comparative Psychology, 27, 218–225.

In this episode, Dr. Anne Tjøndal discusses her research on gender, social inclusion, and methodological challenges in the study of Norwegian boxing. As an athlete, coach, and former vice president of the Norwegian Boxing Federation as well as a sociologist, Tjøndal has a unique perspective on the experiences of women in the sport. This conversation addresses the persistent association between boxing, masculinity, and violence, while highlighting efforts to increase women's participation and leadership within the sport. Central to the conversation is Bailey's four-dimensional framework of social inclusion, encompassing spatial, relational, functional, and power dimensions. Tjøndal argues that participation alone is insufficient for measuring inclusion and emphasizes the importance of qualitative and ethnographic approaches to understanding belonging, access, and influence within sporting communities. 

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Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Unearthed Wonders: The Secret of the Ruins Revealed Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2026-05-27-07-38-20-no Story Transcript:No: Lars sto på kanten av et gammelt ruinområde, omgitt av høye trær og viltvoksende planter.En: Lars stood on the edge of an old ruin area, surrounded by tall trees and wild-growing plants.No: Vårluften var mild, og en svak bris fikk bladene til å rasle.En: The spring air was mild, and a gentle breeze made the leaves rustle.No: De gamle steinmurene var knapt synlige under tykke lag med mose og slyngplanter.En: The ancient stone walls were barely visible under thick layers of moss and climbing plants.No: Han hadde hørt rykter om en sjelden gjenstand begravd dypt inne i disse mystiske ruinene.En: He had heard rumors about a rare artifact buried deep within these mysterious ruins.No: Ryktet sa at gjenstanden kunne omskrive historiebøkene.En: The rumor said that the artifact could rewrite the history books.No: For Lars var dette mer enn en sjanse til å imponere sine kolleger.En: For Lars, this was more than a chance to impress his colleagues.No: Det var en drøm om å sette sitt merke på historien.En: It was a dream to leave his mark on history.No: Men Lars var ikke alene.En: But Lars was not alone.No: På veien hadde han møtt Kari og Leif, to erfarne samlere også på jakt etter den samme gjenstanden.En: On the way, he had met Kari and Leif, two experienced collectors also searching for the same artifact.No: Kari var kjent for sitt gode øye for detaljer, mens Leif hadde en ufeilbarlig magefølelse for skjulte skatter.En: Kari was known for her keen eye for detail, while Leif had an unfailing gut instinct for hidden treasures.No: Sammen hadde de diskutert ruinene og dens mange hemmeligheter, men Lars var skeptisk til å samarbeide.En: Together they discussed the ruins and its many secrets, but Lars was skeptical about collaborating.No: Han ønsket å finne gjenstanden selv.En: He wanted to find the artifact himself.No: Da de nærmet seg de dype kamrene, merket de hvordan luften ble kaldere.En: As they approached the deep chambers, they noticed how the air became cooler.No: En stillhet la seg over dem, bare avbrutt av lyden av dryppende vann.En: A silence settled over them, only broken by the sound of dripping water.No: Mange hadde advart dem om de lokale mytene: Ånden til en gammel vokter som beskyttet skatten.En: Many had warned them about the local myths: the spirit of an old guardian protecting the treasure.No: Men Lars lo av tanken.En: But Lars laughed at the thought.No: "Det er bare overtro," sa han bestemt.En: "It's just superstition," he said firmly.No: Øyeblikket han hadde ventet på, kom da han oppdaget en utskjæring på en steinvegg.En: The moment he had been waiting for came when he discovered a carving on a stone wall.No: Det var en mekanisme av en slags.En: It was a mechanism of some sort.No: Lars begynte å trykke på symbolene, men ingenting skjedde.En: Lars began pressing the symbols, but nothing happened.No: Det var da Kari og Leif dukket opp, med krav om å være med på oppdagelsen.En: It was then that Kari and Leif appeared, demanding to be part of the discovery.No: I første omgang nølte Lars, men så husket han alle gangene samarbeid hadde ført til suksess.En: At first, Lars hesitated, but then he remembered all the times collaboration had led to success.No: "Vi gjør det sammen," foreslo Kari, og Leif nikket i enighet.En: "We do it together," suggested Kari, and Leif nodded in agreement.No: Sammen, diskuterte de symbolene, og etter flere forsøk skled mekanismen til side.En: Together, they discussed the symbols, and after several attempts, the mechanism slid aside.No: En liten nisje i veggen ble avdekket, og inni lå den sagnomsuste gjenstanden, strålende i det spare lyset.En: A small niche in the wall was revealed, and inside lay the legendary artifact, glowing in the dim light.No: Oppdagelsen skapte feststemning mellom dem.En: The discovery created a festive atmosphere among them.No: De bestemte seg for å dele både funn og berømmelse.En: They decided to share both the find and the fame.No: I løpet av de neste ukene ble de feiret i akademiske kretser.En: Over the next weeks, they were celebrated in academic circles.No: Lars, som tidligere hadde søkt individuell ære, oppdaget noe viktigere.En: Lars, who had previously sought individual glory, discovered something more important.No: Gjennom samarbeid fikk han ikke bare en enorm prestasjon, men også to nye venner.En: Through collaboration, he gained not only an enormous achievement but also two new friends.No: Det gamle skogens hemmeligheter forble mange, men for Lars, Kari, og Leif var arkeologiens virkelige skattene det de fant sammen.En: The old forest's secrets remained many, but for Lars, Kari, and Leif, archeology's true treasures were what they found together.No: Våren brakte nytt liv til skogen, og med det, nye eventyr.En: Spring brought new life to the forest, and with it, new adventures. Vocabulary Words:ruin: ruinområdeartifact: gjenstandbreeze: brisrustle: raslemoss: moseclimbing: slyngplanterrumors: rykterimpress: imponerecolleagues: kollegerskeptical: skeptiskchambers: kamrenemechanism: mekanismesymbols: symbolenediscovery: oppdagelsenhesitated: nøltecollaboration: samarbeidnodded: nikketniche: nisjeglowing: strålendeacademic: akademiskecelebrated: feiretenormous: enormachievement: prestasjonsecrets: hemmelighetertreasures: skatteneadventures: eventyrguardian: voktersuperstition: overtrodetermined: bestemtlegendary: sagnomsuste

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Lofoten's Lost Legacy: A Market of Mystical Connections Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2026-05-27-22-34-01-no Story Transcript:No: Sigrid sto opp tidlig den morgenen.En: Sigrid got up early that morning.No: Hun elsket våren i Lofoten.En: She loved spring in Lofoten.No: Luften var frisk, og lyset var spesielt mykt.En: The air was fresh, and the light was especially soft.No: I dag var det marked i nærheten av de gamle ruinene.En: Today, there was a market near the old ruins.No: Der kunne man finne små og store skatter, sa Ingrid, som de hadde møtt på fergen til øyene.En: There, one could find small and large treasures, said Ingrid, whom they had met on the ferry to the islands.No: Sammen med broren Lars, gikk Sigrid gjennom de smale stiene blant de gamle steinene.En: Together with her brother Lars, Sigrid walked through the narrow paths among the ancient stones.No: Ruinene virket nesten som en portal til fortiden.En: The ruins almost seemed like a portal to the past.No: Sigrid så for seg de gamle vikingene som en gang hadde gått her.En: Sigrid imagined the old Vikings who had once walked here.No: Hun drømte om å finne noe som kunne knytte henne nærmere dem.En: She dreamed of finding something that could connect her more closely to them.No: Lars, derimot, mente de fleste gjenstandene på markedet var kopier.En: Lars, on the other hand, thought most of the items at the market were replicas.No: "Det er for mange forfalskninger," sa han skeptisk mens de nærmet seg markedet.En: "There are too many forgeries," he said skeptically as they approached the market.No: "Jeg stoler på Ingrid," svarte Sigrid entusiastisk.En: "I trust Ingrid," replied Sigrid enthusiastically.No: "Hun kjenner historien og har bodd her i hele sitt liv.En: "She knows the history and has lived here all her life."No: " Ingrid hadde en bod full av gamle gjenstander og fortellinger.En: Ingrid had a stall full of old items and stories.No: Fra ullsokker til trerammer, hver ting hadde en historie.En: From woolen socks to wooden frames, each thing had a story.No: Markedet var fargerikt.En: The market was colorful.No: Opplyst av solstrålene, sprettet varm vårvind over de små bodene.En: Lit by the sunbeams, the warm spring wind bounced over the small stalls.No: Folk smilte, barn lekte, og lukten av ferske kanelboller fløt i luften.En: People smiled, children played, and the smell of fresh cinnamon buns floated in the air.No: Det var bare ti dager siden nasjonaldagens feiringer, og stemningen var fortsatt festlig.En: It was only ten days since the National Day celebrations, and the mood was still festive.No: Sigrid stoppet ved Ingrids bod.En: Sigrid stopped at Ingrid's stall.No: Hun studerte en liten metallgjenstand med mystiske inskripsjoner.En: She studied a small metal object with mysterious inscriptions.No: "Er denne ekte?En: "Is this real?"No: " spurte hun Ingrid.En: she asked Ingrid.No: Lars så skeptisk på den lille skatten.En: Lars looked skeptically at the little treasure.No: Ingrid smilte lurt.En: Ingrid smiled slyly.No: "Denne er fra slutten av vikingtiden.En: "This is from the end of the Viking Age.No: Se på merkene her.En: Look at the marks here.No: De er spesielle for Lofoten.En: They are special to Lofoten."No: "Lars ristet på hodet.En: Lars shook his head.No: "Hvordan kan vi vite det?En: "How can we know that?"No: " utfordret han.En: he challenged.No: Sigrid følte skuffelse snike seg inn.En: Sigrid felt disappointment creeping in.No: Kanskje Lars hadde rett?En: Maybe Lars was right?No: Men noe i Ingrids øyne fikk henne til å tvile på hans skepsis.En: But something in Ingrid's eyes made her doubt his skepticism.No: Ingrid trakk frem en gammel bok.En: Ingrid pulled out an old book.No: "Disse symbolene.En: "These symbols.No: De passer med de vi fant på en annen gjenstand i nærområdet.En: They match the ones we found on another object in the area.No: Det er dokumentert," sa hun overbevisende.En: It's documented," she said convincingly.No: Sigrid snudde seg mot Lars.En: Sigrid turned to Lars.No: "Hva synes du nå?En: "What do you think now?"No: "Lars nølte et øyeblikk, men leste nøye i den gamle boken.En: Lars hesitated for a moment but read carefully in the old book.No: Til slutt nikket han sakte.En: Finally, he nodded slowly.No: "Kanskje jeg tok feil.En: "Maybe I was wrong.No: Det ser ut som Ingrid har rett.En: It looks like Ingrid is right."No: "Sigrid smilte.En: Sigrid smiled.No: Hun kunne føle forbindelsen til sine forfedre gjennom denne lille gjenstanden.En: She could feel the connection to her ancestors through this little object.No: "Takk, Ingrid," sa hun med et lettet tegn på sitt ansikt.En: "Thank you, Ingrid," she said with a relieved expression on her face.No: På vei hjem følte Lars en ny respekt for Ingrid og hennes kunnskap.En: On the way home, Lars felt a new respect for Ingrid and her knowledge.No: Sigrid lærte også at lokal visdom kan være like verdifull som skrifter og dokumenter.En: Sigrid also learned that local wisdom can be as valuable as writings and documents.No: Sammen forlot de markedet med en ny skatt og et dypere bånd som søsken.En: Together, they left the market with a new treasure and a deeper bond as siblings.No: Solen skinte fortsatt mildt over Lofotens ruiner, og Sigrid visste at deres nye kapittel nettopp hadde begynt.En: The sun still shone gently over Lofoten's ruins, and Sigrid knew their new chapter had just begun. Vocabulary Words:ruins: ruinenetreasures: skatternarrow: smaleportal: portalforgeries: forfalskningerskeptically: skeptiskenthusiastically: entusiastiskstall: bodsmiled slyly: smilte lurtinscriptions: innskrifterhesitated: nølterelieved expression: lettet tegnwisdom: visdomsiblings: søskenmarket: markedancestors: forfedrewind bounced: sprette vinddocumented: dokumentertconnection: forbindelsegenuine: ekteforgiveness: tilgivelseapproached: nærmet segmood: stemningenViking Age: vikingtidenlocals: lokalbefolkningensmell: luktenballad: visedeeper bond: dypere båndfestival: feiringchallenges: utfordrer

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Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: A Culinary Quest: Ingrid's Triumph and Unexpected Friendship Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2026-05-26-07-38-19-no Story Transcript:No: På en mild vårmorgen feide en frisk sjøbris over Velkommen Market på Moonlit Beach.En: On a mild spring morning, a fresh sea breeze swept over Velkommen Market at Moonlit Beach.No: Solen glitret på havet, og folk strømmet til markedet for å kjøpe ferske råvarer til kveldens feiring av Grunnlovsdagen.En: The sun sparkled on the sea, and people flocked to the market to buy fresh produce for the evening's celebration of Grunnlovsdagen.No: Blant de fargerike bodene gikk Ingrid, Sverre og Kari.En: Among the colorful stalls were Ingrid, Sverre, and Kari.No: Ingrid var en dyktig student ved universitetet og skulle delta i årets kulinariske konkurranse.En: Ingrid was a skilled student at the university and was going to participate in this year's culinary competition.No: Hun trengte én siste ingrediens: en sjelden sopp kalt blåskjeggsopp, som ville gi retten hennes en uforglemmelig smak og gi henne en sjanse til å imponere professoren.En: She needed one last ingredient: a rare mushroom called blåskjeggsopp, which would give her dish an unforgettable taste and give her a chance to impress the professor.No: Men soppene hadde vært vanskelige å finne etter det kraftige regnet.En: But the mushrooms had been hard to find after the heavy rain.No: Sverre, en lokal kunstner og fruktbod-selger, hadde sett Ingrid på avstand.En: Sverre, a local artist and fruit stall vendor, had seen Ingrid from a distance.No: Hjertet hans banket litt raskere hver gang han så henne.En: His heart beat a little faster every time he saw her.No: Han lengtet etter å hjelpe.En: He longed to help.No: Kari, Ingrids beste venninne, hadde en annen innstilling.En: Kari, Ingrid's best friend, had a different attitude.No: "Du bør ta deg fri og slappe av.En: "You should take a break and relax.No: Det er tross alt fest i kveld," sa hun mens hun granskede en bunke med jordbær.En: After all, it's a party tonight," she said while examining a bunch of strawberries.No: Ingrid ristet på hodet og så seg om i markedet.En: Ingrid shook her head and looked around the market.No: Frustrasjonen vokste da hun innså de knappe tidsrammene.En: Frustration grew as she realized the tight deadlines.No: Valget stod mellom å bruke de siste pengene på en annen sopp eller å håpe på Sverres hjelp.En: The choice was between spending the last of her money on another mushroom or hoping for Sverre's help.No: Sverre nærmet seg forsiktig.En: Sverre approached carefully.No: "Hei, Ingrid," sa han med et sjenert smil.En: "Hi, Ingrid," he said with a shy smile.No: "Jeg hørte du leter etter blåskjeggsopp.En: "I heard you're looking for blåskjeggsopp.No: Jeg tror jeg kan finne dem for deg, men det blir ikke lett.En: I think I can find them for you, but it won't be easy.No: Kan du gi meg til i kveld?En: Can you give me until tonight?"No: "Ingrid bet i leppa, men noe i Sverres øyne ga henne håp.En: Ingrid bit her lip, but something in Sverre's eyes gave her hope.No: "Jeg stoler på deg," svarte hun.En: "I trust you," she replied.No: Timene sneglet seg forbi.En: The hours crept by.No: Ingrid forberedte seg på middagen, men nervene var i høyspenn.En: Ingrid prepared for dinner, but her nerves were on edge.No: Ville Sverre klare å skaffe de sjeldne soppene?En: Would Sverre manage to get the rare mushrooms?No: Da solen begynte å gå ned, kom feststemningen over stranden.En: As the sun began to set, the festive atmosphere took over the beach.No: Flaggene vaiet, og lyd av nasjonalsanger fylte luften.En: Flags waved, and the sound of national anthems filled the air.No: På det store middagsbordet var alle andre retter nesten klare.En: At the large dinner table, all the other dishes were almost ready.No: Ingrid var spent da Sverre kom løpende, andpusten, men triumferende.En: Ingrid was anxious when Sverre came running, breathless but triumphant.No: I hånden hadde han en liten kurv med de ettertraktede soppene.En: In his hand, he had a small basket with the coveted mushrooms.No: "Jeg fant dem!En: "I found them!"No: " utbrøt han.En: he exclaimed.No: Ingrid lyste opp.En: Ingrid lit up.No: "Tusen takk, Sverre.En: "Thank you so much, Sverre.No: Du har reddet dagen!En: You've saved the day!"No: " sa hun begeistret.En: she said excitedly.No: Retten ble servert til dommerne, og spenningen var til å ta og føle på.En: The dish was served to the judges, and the tension was palpable.No: Etter en intens smaking kom avgjørelsen: Ingrid hadde vunnet konkurransen.En: After an intense tasting, the decision came: Ingrid had won the competition.No: Jubelen brøt ut, men for Ingrid var det noe viktigere enn seieren.En: Cheers erupted, but for Ingrid, there was something more important than victory.No: Hun så på Sverre med nye øyne.En: She looked at Sverre with new eyes.No: "Uten deg ville jeg ikke klart det," sa hun varmt.En: "Without you, I wouldn't have made it," she said warmly.No: "Vi bør feire sammen.En: "We should celebrate together."No: "Kvelden fortsatte med latter, musikk, og sterke bånd ble knyttet.En: The evening continued with laughter, music, and strong bonds were formed.No: Ingrid forstod at livet ikke bare handlet om prestasjoner, men også om de menneskene som står ved ens side når det virkelig gjelder.En: Ingrid understood that life wasn't just about achievements, but also about the people who stand by your side when it really matters.No: Fra den dagen av lovte hun å balansere ambisjonene sine med de verdifulle relasjonene rundt seg.En: From that day on, she promised to balance her ambitions with the valuable relationships around her.No: Ved slutten av kvelden skimret månen over stranden, og Ingrid visste at det ikke bare var Grunnlovsdagen hun hadde vunnet.En: By the end of the evening, the moon shimmered over the beach, and Ingrid knew she hadn't just won Grunnlovsdagen.No: Hun hadde vunnet en ny forståelse, et nytt vennskap, og muligens mer.En: She had gained a new understanding, a new friendship, and possibly more. Vocabulary Words:mild: mildbreeze: brisflocked: strømmetproduce: råvarercelebration: feiringculinary: kulinariskeunforgettable: uforglemmeligingredient: ingrediensimpress: imponerestalls: bodertight: knappefrustration: frustrasjonenchance: sjansenexamining: granskedecoveted: ettertraktedebreathless: andpustentriumphant: triumferendenerves: nerveneanxious: spentdecision: avgjørelsenvictory: seierenshook: ristetedge: høyspennjudges: dommernetasting: smakingpalpable: til å ta og føle påinsecurity: usikkerhetprize: premieunderstanding: forståelsepromised: lovte

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Rekindling Memories: A Summer at Midnight Sun Beach Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2026-05-26-22-34-01-no Story Transcript:No: Strålene fra midnattssolen malte himmelen i vakre farger.En: The rays of the midnight sun painted the sky in beautiful colors.No: Synnøve sto ved vinduet i familiens sommerhytte.En: Synnøve stood by the window in the family's summer cabin.No: Hun hadde ikke vært her på lenge.En: She hadn't been here for a long time.No: Hytta lå ved Midnight Sun Beach, omgitt av blomster og duften av havet.En: The cabin was located by Midnight Sun Beach, surrounded by flowers and the scent of the sea.No: Det var her hun og Leif hadde sommerminnene.En: It was here that she and Leif had their summer memories.No: Leif kom snart.En: Leif would come soon.No: Synnøve visste hva han hadde tenkt å gjøre: selge hytta for å betale ned gjeld.En: Synnøve knew what he intended to do: sell the cabin to pay off debts.No: Hun kjente en klump i magen.En: She felt a lump in her stomach.No: Dette stedet betydde alt for henne.En: This place meant everything to her.No: «Hei, Synnøve,» sa Leif da han kom.En: "Hey, Synnøve," said Leif when he arrived.No: Leif var alvorsfylt, alltid opptatt med ansvar og økonomi.En: Leif was serious, always concerned with responsibilities and finances.No: Han ville ikke forstå hennes ønske om å beholde hytta.En: He wouldn't understand her desire to keep the cabin.No: De satt ved stranden.En: They sat by the beach.No: Den milde brisen blåste gjennom Synnøves hår.En: The gentle breeze blew through Synnøve's hair.No: De snakket om pappaen som nettopp hadde gått bort, men samtalen dreide raskt inn på hytta.En: They talked about their father, who had just passed away, but the conversation quickly turned to the cabin.No: «Vi må selge, det er fornuftig,» sa Leif.En: "We have to sell, it makes sense," said Leif.No: Synnøve kikket på ham med et bestemt blikk.En: Synnøve looked at him with a determined gaze.No: «Leif, du husker vår barndom, alt vi opplevde her.En: "Leif, you remember our childhood, everything we experienced here.No: Midsommer er snart, la oss feire som før.En: Midsummer is soon, let's celebrate as before."No: »Leif ristet på hodet.En: Leif shook his head.No: Han så på hytta, som om han prøvde å forstå.En: He looked at the cabin, as if trying to understand.No: Til slutt nikket han.En: Finally, he nodded.No: De begynte å planlegge.En: They began to plan.No: Midsommerkvelden kom.En: The midsummer evening came.No: De tente bål på stranden slik de pleide.En: They lit a bonfire on the beach as they used to.No: Duft av grillmat fylte luften, latter gjallet.En: The scent of grilled food filled the air, laughter echoed.No: Synnøve så på Leif.En: Synnøve looked at Leif.No: Han lo for første gang på lenge.En: He laughed for the first time in a long time.No: De danset rundt bålet, som de alltid hadde gjort.En: They danced around the fire, as they always had.No: Leif stoppet opp, stirret utover vannet.En: Leif stopped, staring out over the water.No: «Jeg hadde glemt hvor spesielt dette er,» sa han lavt.En: "I had forgotten how special this is," he said quietly.No: Synnøve smilte.En: Synnøve smiled.No: «Se, Leif.En: "See, Leif.No: Ikke alt handler om penger.En: Not everything is about money.No: Dette er vår barndom.En: This is our childhood."No: »Han nikket.En: He nodded.No: «Du har rett.En: "You're right.No: La oss beholde hytta.En: Let's keep the cabin.No: For oss, for framtiden.En: For us, for the future."No: »De klemte hverandre.En: They hugged each other.No: Varmen fra bålet og minnene rundt dem fylte hjertene deres.En: The warmth from the fire and the memories around them filled their hearts.No: I det stille øyeblikket forsto de hverandre bedre enn noen gang før.En: In that quiet moment, they understood each other better than ever before.No: Hytta skulle bli, et sted for nye generasjoner å finne sine egne minner.En: The cabin would stay, a place for new generations to find their own memories.No: Så, med midnattssolen over seg, gikk de tilbake til hytta mens lydene av festen sakte stilnet ut.En: So, with the midnight sun above them, they walked back to the cabin as the sounds of the party slowly faded away.No: De visste at de hadde tatt den riktige avgjørelsen.En: They knew they had made the right decision.No: Sammen.En: Together. Vocabulary Words:rays: strålenepainted: maltescent: duftensurrounded: omgittintended: tenktdebts: gjeldresponsibilities: ansvardetermined: bestemtgaze: blikknodded: nikketbonfire: bålgrilled: grillmatlaughter: latterechoed: gjalletdanced: dansetstaring: stirretspecial: spesieltquietly: lavtmemories: minnerhugged: klemtewarmth: varmenunderstood: forstogenerations: generasjonerwalked: gikkfaded: stilnetdecision: avgjørelsenconcerned: opptattbehold: beholdefuture: framtidenpassed away: gikk bort

Engage! We boldly go where no pod has gone before as Brendan Connors of City of Super rejoins the podcast to dive into Star Trek Generations (1994). Will we escape the Nexus? Where is Spot!You may note some bad audio quality in this episode. Somehow I recorded the entire thing on the wrong microphone. Whoops! I blame it on a space nexus or something - Sophia Where to find Brendan:Instagram: @cityofsuperspodContact 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, Maddy New, Adam Bagnall, Christian Jolliff, UwU, Zas, Ken M, Jim8333, Jacob Hunt, Azraq Shinji, Case Aiken, 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 ★

Gang gets together to talk about the Norwegian mood that the PM found himself into and then of course the whole Melody saga. The gang also talked about the Cockroach Janta Party phenomena.Tune in to listen.Like, share and subscribe please aapko mummu kasam.

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Homecoming: Navigating Change and Rediscovering Friendship Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2026-05-25-07-38-19-no Story Transcript:No: En mild vårbris blåste gjennom den lille kystlandsbyen, der havet glitret under den bleke morgensolen.En: A mild spring breeze blew through the little coastal village, where the sea glittered under the pale morning sun.No: Blomstene i vinduskarmen på det lille, koselige kafeen spratt opp, og fylte luften med løfte om ny begynnelse.En: The flowers in the windowsill at the small, cozy kafeen popped up, filling the air with the promise of new beginnings.No: Inne i kafeen, som hadde utsikt mot den rolige fjorden, satt Astrid ved et lite bord nær vinduet.En: Inside the kafeen, which had a view of the calm fjord, Astrid sat at a small table near the window.No: Hun kikket ut over vannet, men tankene hennes var langt unna.En: She looked across the water, but her thoughts were far away.No: Det hadde vært flere år siden hun sist satt her.En: It had been several years since she last sat here.No: Reisen hennes til fjernere land hadde utvidet horisontene, men hjemlengselen hadde alltid ligget som en svak undertone i hjertet hennes.En: Her travels to distant lands had broadened her horizons, but the longing for home had always lingered as a faint undertone in her heart.No: Nå var hun tilbake, enda hun følte seg mer som en fremmed enn noen gang.En: Now she was back, yet she felt more like a stranger than ever.No: Plutselig hørte hun den velkjente lyden av dørklokken som ringte, og i neste øyeblikk trådte Leif inn.En: Suddenly, she heard the familiar sound of the doorbell ringing, and in the next moment, Leif stepped in.No: Han var lik seg selv, med sitt varme smil og krøllete lyse hår.En: He looked the same, with his warm smile and curly blonde hair.No: Han så seg rundt, fikk øye på Astrid, og vinket entusiastisk.En: He looked around, spotted Astrid, and waved enthusiastically.No: Hun vinket tilbake, et forsiktig smil lekte på leppene hennes.En: She waved back, a cautious smile playing on her lips.No: "Hei, Astrid!" sa han med sin vanlige, livlige tone og satte seg overfor henne.En: "Hi, Astrid!" he said in his usual, lively tone and sat down across from her.No: "Det er godt å se deg igjen."En: "It's good to see you again."No: Astrid nikket, til tross for klumpen i magen.En: Astrid nodded, despite the lump in her stomach.No: "Det er godt å se deg også, Leif," svarte hun.En: "It's good to see you too, Leif," she replied.No: Leif begynte snart å snakke om fiskebedriften, hvordan han hadde tatt over etter familien, og de nye utfordringene som fulgte med ansvaret.En: Leif soon began talking about the fishing business, how he had taken over after the family, and the new challenges that came with the responsibility.No: Astrid lyttet, men kjente avstanden mellom dem vokse for hvert ord.En: Astrid listened, but felt the distance between them grow with each word.No: Livet hans var så forskjellig nå, så fylt av ting hun ikke hadde opplevd.En: His life was so different now, so full of things she hadn't experienced.No: Frykten tok tak i henne.En: Fear gripped her.No: Hva om de to hadde blitt for fremmede?En: What if the two of them had become too much like strangers?No: Men hun bestemte seg, hun måtte si noe.En: But she decided, she had to say something.No: Med et forsiktig sukk, sa hun: "Leif, jeg vet ikke helt hvordan jeg skal si dette, men jeg føler meg... litt bortkommen.En: With a cautious sigh, she said, "Leif, I don't really know how to say this, but I feel... a bit lost.No: Jeg er redd for at alt har forandret seg så mye.En: I'm afraid everything has changed so much.No: Inkludert oss."En: Including us."No: Leif stoppet opp, stille et øyeblikk.En: Leif paused, quiet for a moment.No: Så smilte han varmt mot henne, en smil som alltid hadde fått henne til å føle seg hjemme.En: Then he smiled warmly at her, a smile that had always made her feel at home.No: "Astrid," sa han rolig, "livet forandrer seg, ja.En: "Astrid," he said calmly, "life changes, yes.No: Men jeg har ikke glemt hvor viktig vår vennskap er for meg.En: But I haven't forgotten how important our friendship is to me.No: Jeg ønsker å beholde det."En: I want to keep it."No: De ordene lettet en byrde fra Astrids skuldre.En: Those words lifted a burden from Astrid's shoulders.No: Hun innså at forandring ikke alltid brøt, men også kunne styrke, spesielt ekte vennskap.En: She realized that change didn't always break, but could also strengthen, especially true friendship.No: De ble enige om å møtes oftere, kanskje til neste uke å ta en tur langs fjorden.En: They agreed to meet more often, perhaps next week to take a walk along the fjord.No: Da de forlot kafeen side om side, følte Astrid lettelse.En: As they left the kafeen side by side, Astrid felt relieved.No: Hun visste nå at forbindelsen mellom dem var sterk nok til å tåle ethvert tidevann.En: She now knew that the bond between them was strong enough to withstand any tide.No: Våren vil bringe nye begynnelser.En: Spring will bring new beginnings.No: Og hun, hun var endelig hjemme.En: And she, she was finally home. Vocabulary Words:breeze: vårbriscoastal: kystglittered: glitretwindowsill: vinduskarmencozy: koseligepopped: sprattundertone: undertonedoorbell: dørklokkencurly: krølleteenthusiastically: entusiastisklump: klumpenunfamiliar: fremmedhorizons: horisonterbroadened: utvidetlingered: lågripped: tok takburden: byrderelieved: lettetbond: forbindelsewithstand: tålefaint: svakresponsibility: ansvaretlisten: lyttetdespite: til tross forsigh: sukkwarmly: varmtsmile: smilcalm: roligstranger: fremmedfriendship: vennskap

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Finding Balance: A Norwegian Adventure at Preikestolen Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2026-05-25-22-34-01-no Story Transcript:No: I en liten bygd i den norske landsbygda, omgitt av vårens frodige grønnhet, forberedte Signe, Nils og Erik seg på en reise de lenge hadde drømt om.En: In a small village in the Norwegian countryside, surrounded by the lush greenery of spring, Signe, Nils, and Erik were preparing for a journey they had long dreamed of.No: Målet var Preikestolen, den majestetiske klippen som ruver over Lysefjorden.En: Their destination was Preikestolen, the majestic cliff towering over Lysefjorden.No: Bygda var stille om morgenen, med små hus og svingete veier som innrammet landskapet.En: The village was quiet in the morning, with small houses and winding roads framing the landscape.No: Signe, en eventyrlysten sjel, våknet tidlig.En: Signe, an adventurous spirit, woke up early.No: Hun lengtet etter friheten naturen kunne gi.En: She longed for the freedom nature could offer.No: Denne turen skulle bryte med rutinen, gi henne en opplevelse utenom det vanlige.En: This trip would break the routine and give her an extraordinary experience.No: Men mellom den forsiktige Nils og Erik, som alltid jaktet på spenning, befant Signe seg ofte i midten.En: But between the cautious Nils and Erik, who was always chasing excitement, Signe often found herself in the middle.No: De tre vennene møttes ved veikanten.En: The three friends met by the roadside.No: Solen skinte, men skyene i horisonten truet.En: The sun was shining, but clouds on the horizon threatened.No: Nils hadde en detaljert reiserute, mens Erik knapt visste hva en reiserute var.En: Nils had a detailed itinerary, while Erik barely knew what an itinerary was.No: "Vi må følge planen," sa Nils mens han bladde gjennom den lille kladdeboken sin.En: "We must follow the plan," said Nils as he flipped through his little notebook.No: Erik flirte og svarte, "Planer er til for å brytes.En: Erik smirked and replied, "Plans are meant to be broken."No: "Signe så fra den ene til den andre, lurte på hvordan de skulle finne balansen mellom forsiktighet og eventyr.En: Signe looked from one to the other, wondering how they would find the balance between caution and adventure.No: "Hva med en plan med litt fleksibilitet?En: "How about a plan with a little flexibility?"No: " foreslo Signe.En: suggested Signe.No: "Vi følger ruten, men lar oss friste av det uventede.En: "We follow the route but allow ourselves to be tempted by the unexpected."No: "Med bilen fylt av forventning og satsumajuice, satte de kurs mot fjellet.En: With the car filled with anticipation and satsuma juice, they set off towards the mountain.No: Veiene slynget seg gjennom landskapet, som om de viste vei til en hemmelighet skjult blant klipper og fjorder.En: The roads wound through the landscape, as if showing the way to a secret hidden among cliffs and fjords.No: Våren viste seg fra sin beste side med blomster i veigrøftene og frisk luft.En: Spring showed itself at its best with flowers in the roadside ditches and fresh air.No: Men klatreturen skulle ikke bli enkel.En: But the climb would not be easy.No: Da de nærmet seg toppen, kom skyene de hadde sett tidligere.En: As they neared the top, the clouds they had seen earlier arrived.No: En plutselig vårbyge truet å gjøre stien glatt og farlig.En: A sudden spring shower threatened to make the trail slippery and dangerous.No: Nils foreslo at de burde snu, mens Erik insisterte på at de ikke kunne gi opp.En: Nils suggested that they should turn back, while Erik insisted that they couldn't give up.No: Signe tok en dyp pust og så utover fjorden.En: Signe took a deep breath and looked out over the fjord.No: "La oss finne ly og nyte øyeblikket," erklærte hun.En: "Let's find shelter and enjoy the moment," she declared.No: "Ikke bare toppen, men reisen er en del av eventyret.En: "It's not just the top, but the journey that's part of the adventure."No: " De fant en liten hule i fjellet hvor de kunne sitte og vente mens regnet trommet mot steinen.En: They found a small cave in the mountain where they could sit and wait while the rain drummed against the stone.No: Regnet ga snart etter, og skyene trakk seg tilbake, som om de visste at utsikten ventet.En: The rain soon relented, and the clouds withdrew as if they knew the view awaited.No: De siste skrittene til toppen var en befrielse.En: The final steps to the top were a relief.No: Der sto de, med klar himmel over seg og en utsikt som tok pusten fra dem.En: There they stood, with clear skies above them and a view that took their breath away.No: Erik lo salig, Nils nikket fornøyd, og Signe følte friheten hun hadde søkt etter.En: Erik laughed blissfully, Nils nodded contentedly, and Signe felt the freedom she had been seeking.No: I den stille stunden på fjellplatået, så Signe på sine to venner.En: In the quiet moment on the mountain plateau, Signe looked at her two friends.No: Hun hadde lært at eventyr ikke handler om å kaste seg ut i det ukjente eller å følge strenge planer, men om å finne balansen.En: She had learned that adventure is not about throwing oneself into the unknown or following strict plans, but about finding balance.No: Mellom regn og sol kunne man få en klar utsikt over alt.En: Between rain and sun, one could gain a clear view of everything.No: Da de kjørte hjem igjen, skinte solen på de våte veiene, og Signe visste at hver del av reisen hadde vært verdifull.En: As they drove home again, the sun shone on the wet roads, and Signe knew that every part of the journey had been valuable.No: I små bygder og store opplevelser lærte hun verdien av både plan og overraskelse, og av vennskap som kunne tåle begge deler.En: In small villages and large experiences, she had learned the value of both plan and surprise, and of friendships that could withstand both.No: Og der, på Preikestolen, hadde hun funnet sitt ekstraordinære.En: And there, at Preikestolen, she had found her extraordinary. Vocabulary Words:lush: frodigegreenery: grønnhetmajestic: majestetisketowering: ruverwinding: svingeteadventurous: eventyrlystenlonged: lengtetextraordinary: utenom det vanligecautious: forsiktigethreatened: truetitinerary: reiserutetempted: fristetanticipation: forventningwound: slyngetditches: veigrøfterslippery: glattdangerous: farligshelter: lyrelented: ga etterblissfully: saligcontentedly: fornøydclear: klarplateau: fjellplatåetbalance: balansewithstand: tålevaluable: verdisurrounded: omgitthugging: innrammetflip: bladetventured: jaktet

President Trump says an agreement with Iran to end the war has been "largely negotiated", writing on social media that the deal will include the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Contradicting his statement, Iranian media reports say the vital waterway will remain under Tehran's control. Our North America correspondent assesses the latest claims. Also: US secret service agents kill a shooter who opened fire near a White House security checkpoint; the Pentagon releases a further batch of previously classified files on alleged UFO sightings; the latest on the Democratic Republic of Congo where more than 200 people have died in the current Ebola outbreak; a new law in Japan finally allows divorced couples to share custody of their children; and we hear about the Norwegian based film, Fjord - winner of this year's Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival.

Recapping a Norwegian vacation and all the news we missed.

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Conquering Cliffs: Sigrid's Spring Awakening in the Fjord Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2026-05-24-22-34-01-no Story Transcript:No: Vårsolen skinte klart over gården nær Geirangerfjord, og markene var fylt med blomstrende vårblomster.En: The spring sun shone brightly over the farm near the Geirangerfjord, and the fields were filled with blooming spring flowers.No: Sigrid sto spent ved skolebussen sammen med resten av botanikklassen.En: Sigrid stood excitedly by the school bus with the rest of the botany class.No: Det var 17. mai, og luften var fylt med lyden av barn som lekte og bunader som flagret i vinden.En: It was the 17th of May, and the air was filled with the sound of children playing and traditional Norwegian costumes, bunader, fluttering in the wind.No: Sigrid var en nysgjerrig og målrettet jente.En: Sigrid was a curious and determined girl.No: Hun drømte om å bli botaniker og så frem til dagens utflukt.En: She dreamed of becoming a botanist and looked forward to today's excursion.No: Målet hennes var å finne en sjelden blomst hun hadde lest om, og hun ønsket å imponere læreren og klassekameratene.En: Her goal was to find a rare flower she had read about, and she wanted to impress the teacher and her classmates.No: Kjell, Sigrid sin beste venn, sto ved siden av henne.En: Kjell, Sigrid's best friend, stood beside her.No: Han foretrakk å nyte naturen uten å måtte huske latinske plantenavn.En: He preferred to enjoy nature without having to remember Latin plant names.No: "Kom igjen, Sigrid! Det blir en flott dag ute," sa han oppmuntrende.En: "Come on, Sigrid! It's going to be a great day outside," he said encouragingly.No: De begynte å gå langs stiene som strakk seg gjennom det pittoreske landskapet.En: They began to walk along the paths that stretched through the picturesque landscape.No: Gården de besøkte var omgitt av frodige enger og dramatiske klipper.En: The farm they visited was surrounded by lush meadows and dramatic cliffs.No: Det luktet friskt av jord og nye skudd.En: There was a fresh scent of earth and new shoots.No: "Der oppe," sa læreren, "er hvor dere kanskje finner den sjeldne blomsten, hvis noen er modige nok."En: "Up there," said the teacher, "is where you might find the rare flower, if anyone is brave enough."No: Hun pekte mot en klippe som steg høyt mot himmelen.En: She pointed towards a cliff that rose high towards the sky.No: Sigrid visste at blomsten hun søkte, vokste der oppe, men klippen var bratt, og høyder skremte henne.En: Sigrid knew that the flower she was seeking grew up there, but the cliff was steep, and heights scared her.No: Kjell så på henne og skjønte hva hun tenkte.En: Kjell looked at her and understood what she was thinking.No: "Du klarer det, Sigrid. Jeg blir med deg," sa han.En: "You can do it, Sigrid. I'll go with you," he said.No: Det var en vanskelig avgjørelse, men Sigrid bestemte seg for å prøve.En: It was a tough decision, but Sigrid decided to give it a try.No: Sammen med Kjell begynte hun klatringen opp den steinete stien.En: Together with Kjell, she began the climb up the rocky path.No: Hver trinn føltes tungt, men Kjell var ved hennes side og oppmuntret henne.En: Each step felt heavy, but Kjell was by her side, encouraging her.No: Da de nådde toppen, så Sigrid den sjeldne blomsten.En: When they reached the top, Sigrid saw the rare flower.No: Den lå gjemt mellom steinene, strålte med en vakker blåfarge mot den klare himmelen.En: It was hidden among the rocks, shining with a beautiful blue color against the clear sky.No: Hun bøyde seg forsiktig ned og kjente en følelse av triumf.En: She bent down carefully and felt a sense of triumph.No: Hun hadde overvunnet frykten sin.En: She had overcome her fear.No: Tilbake på gården samlet klassen seg rundt Sigrid.En: Back at the farm, the class gathered around Sigrid.No: Læreren smilte stolt.En: The teacher smiled proudly.No: "Godt gjort, Sigrid," sa hun.En: "Well done, Sigrid," she said.No: "Du har identifisert blomsten. Jeg er imponert."En: "You have identified the flower. I am impressed."No: Sigrid følte seg fylt av selvtillit.En: Sigrid felt filled with confidence.No: Takket være Kjells støtte hadde hun klart det hun trodde var umulig.En: Thanks to Kjell's support, she had achieved what she thought was impossible.No: Når klassen feiret sine funn med barnlig glede i 17. mai-prosesjonen, viss hun at hun kunne stole på vennene sine til å hjelpe henne med å møte enhver utfordring i fremtiden.En: As the class celebrated their discoveries with childlike joy in the 17th of May procession, she knew she could rely on her friends to help her face any challenge in the future. Vocabulary Words:blooming: blomstrendeexcitedly: spentcostumes: bunadercurious: nysgjerrigdetermined: målrettetexcursion: utfluktrare: sjeldenlandscape: landskapmeadows: engercliffs: klipperscent: luktshoots: skuddbrave: modigesteep: bratttriumph: triumfovercome: overvunnetgathered: samletidentified: identifisertimpressed: imponertconfidence: selvtillitsupport: støttecelebrated: feiretdiscoveries: funnprocession: prosesjonrely: stolechallenge: utfordringfluttering: flagretencouragingly: oppmuntrendepicturesque: pittoreskerocky: steinete

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Dances of Spring: A Love Story Born in the Norwegian Countryside Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2026-05-24-07-38-19-no Story Transcript:No: Våren hadde kommet til den norske landsbygda, og med den en ny begynnelse for både Kari og Anders.En: Spring had come to the Norwegian countryside, and with it a new beginning for both Kari and Anders.No: Kari, som nylig hadde flyttet fra byen, lette etter et enklere liv og et sted hun kunne kalle hjem.En: Kari, who had recently moved from the city, was searching for a simpler life and a place she could call home.No: Anders, en lokal bonde, verdsatte tradisjonene og samholdet i landsbyen, men følte at noe manglet i livet hans.En: Anders, a local farmer, valued the traditions and community in the village but felt that something was missing in his life.No: Festivalen for å feire vårens ankomst var i full sving på den sjarmerende gården.En: The festival to celebrate the arrival of spring was in full swing at the charming farm.No: Grønnkledde åser omringet området, og blomster i alle farger var overalt.En: Green-clad hills surrounded the area, and flowers in all colors were everywhere.No: Trærne var pyntet med blomsterkrans og fargerike bånd.En: The trees were adorned with flower wreaths and colorful ribbons.No: En treplatting var satt opp, og lokale musikere spilte gamle folketoner mens folk danset og lo.En: A wooden platform had been set up, and local musicians played old folk tunes while people danced and laughed.No: Kari følte seg litt fremmed blant lokalbefolkningen.En: Kari felt a bit like an outsider among the locals.No: Hun ønsket å passe inn og deltok derfor i festivalforberedelsene.En: She wanted to fit in and therefore participated in the festival preparations.No: Det var hennes sjanse til å bli kjent med de andre og føle seg som en del av samfunnet.En: It was her chance to get to know the others and feel like a part of the community.No: Anders var også der.En: Anders was also there.No: Han hadde alltid vært skeptisk til nykommere, men noe ved Kari gjorde at han villet gi henne en sjanse.En: He had always been skeptical of newcomers, but something about Kari made him want to give her a chance.No: Mens Kari jobbet med å dekorere scener og arrangere aktiviteter, la Anders merke til hennes innsats.En: While Kari worked on decorating stages and organizing activities, Anders noticed her efforts.No: Han bestemte seg for å hjelpe henne.En: He decided to help her.No: Sammen begynte de å øve på en tradisjonell dans som skulle fremføres på festivalen.En: Together, they began to practice a traditional dance that was to be performed at the festival.No: Kari var nervøs, men Anders guidet henne tålmodig.En: Kari was nervous, but Anders patiently guided her.No: Gradvis bygget det seg opp en forbindelse mellom dem som ingen av dem hadde forventet.En: Gradually, a connection formed between them that neither had expected.No: Da festivaldagen kom, var stemningen elektrisk.En: When the festival day came, the atmosphere was electric.No: Kari og Anders danset sammen på scenen.En: Kari and Anders danced together on stage.No: Stegene var enkle, men fulle av energi og glede.En: The steps were simple but full of energy and joy.No: Applausen fra publikum var høy, og det var et magisk øyeblikk for dem begge.En: The applause from the audience was loud, and it was a magical moment for both of them.No: De hadde funnet noe spesielt, noe de ikke hadde skjønt at de manglet før.En: They had found something special, something they hadn't realized was missing before.No: På slutten av kvelden satt Kari og Anders ved siden av den sprakende bålet.En: At the end of the evening, Kari and Anders sat by the crackling fire.No: De så opp mot stjernene, mens varmen fra flammene danset på ansiktene deres.En: They looked up at the stars as the warmth of the flames danced on their faces.No: Ingen ord var nødvendig.En: No words were needed.No: De visste begge at de hadde funnet det de lette etter i hverandre.En: They both knew they had found what they were looking for in each other.No: Kari følte seg endelig hjemme, og Anders hadde åpnet hjertet sitt for nye muligheter og forbindelser.En: Kari finally felt at home, and Anders had opened his heart to new possibilities and connections.No: Festivalens musikk og latter fortsette hele natten.En: The festival's music and laughter continued all night.No: Kari visste at hun nå hørte til blant disse menneskene.En: Kari knew she now belonged among these people.No: Anders innså at forandring ikke alltid betød slutt på det gamle, men en begynnelse til noe enda bedre.En: Anders realized that change didn't always mean the end of the old, but the beginning of something even better.No: De smilte til hverandre, vel vitende om at de hadde en felles fremtid foran seg.En: They smiled at each other, knowing well that they had a shared future ahead. Vocabulary Words:countryside: landsbygdabeginning: begynnelselife: livcommunity: samholdetcharming: sjarmerendehills: åseradorned: pyntetwreaths: blomsterkransribbons: båndplatform: treplattingoutsider: fremmedskeptical: skeptisknewcomers: nykommeredecorate: dekorerenervous: nervøspatiently: tålmodiggradually: gradvisconnection: forbindelsesteps: stegeneapplause: applausenaudience: publikumcrackling: sprakendeflames: flammerpossibilities: muligheterlaughter: latterrealized: innsåchange: forandringshared: fellesfuture: fremtidcelebrate: feire

This week on Hafta, Abhinandan Sekhri, Manisha Pande and Anand Vardhan are joined by Suhasini Haidar, Diplomatic Affairs Editor at The Hindu.In this week's episode, the discussion moves from PM Modi's Europe tour, particularly his visit to Norway, to press freedom. Suhasini Haidar, who was present at the venue in Oslo, describes how shocked Norwegian journalists were to learn that the Indian Prime Minister would not be taking questions at all. She says, “We have so normalised in the Indian media this idea that the prime minister doesn't take unscripted questions, that we didn't even clock how big a deal it was for Europeans.”Haidar criticises the way the focus shifts to attacking the reporter's background, ideology, and even personal life, rather than engaging with the issue she raised.“The focus became about that journalist — who she is, what her background is, where she goes on vacation. It's not about the question anymore. It is about the fact that the prime minister does not take unscripted questions.”Abhinandan Sekhri points out how deeply normalised this culture has become in India. “It is so alien to journalists outside India. They are shocked at the kind of barrage and abuse that follows a simple question,” he remarks while discussing the online trolling and threats directed at the Norwegian journalist after the incident.Manisha Pande argues that the government's response to the controversy reveals how deeply political communication in India is driven by headline management rather than accountability. She adds, “The focus is so much on controlling the headlines, which you've managed to do in India so well that that is all your focus, and you've been unable to do it with the world media, so you don't get it. Like, why are these guys asking us questions? But I think this basic understanding that the world is not going to bend in the way that the Indian media has to you, large parts of it, many are free, but a large part of the loud primetime segment has completely given in to you.”All this and more.Check out previous Hafta recommendations, references, songs and letters.Produced by Amit Pandey with production assistance from Ashish . Sound by Anil Kumar. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Lost Shoe, Found Laughter: An Unexpected Oslo Adventure Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2026-05-23-22-34-01-no Story Transcript:No: Midt i hjertet av Oslo, blant de travle gatene, fantes det et sted som var en helt annen verden.En: In the heart of Oslo, among the busy streets, there was a place that was a whole other world.No: Urban Jungle Oslo, en leken innendørs lekeplass fylt med gigantiske planter og oppblåsbare dyr i alle former og størrelser.En: Urban Jungle Oslo, a playful indoor playground filled with gigantic plants and inflatable animals of all shapes and sizes.No: Her i vårens friske pust var lufta fylt med latter og glede.En: Here, in the fresh breath of spring, the air was filled with laughter and joy.No: Det var hit Sigrid, Ole, og Kari dro på en solfylt lørdag.En: It was to this place that Sigrid, Ole, and Kari went on a sunny Saturday.No: Sigrid lo allerede før hun kom innenfor dørene.En: Sigrid was already laughing before she even walked through the doors.No: Hun var alltid på utkikk etter noe gøy, noe som kunne bringe et smil til ansiktene rundt henne.En: She was always on the lookout for something fun, something that could bring a smile to the faces around her.No: Inne i denne eksotiske jungelen følte hun seg hjemme, blant pandaer, sjiraffer og til og med en diger oppblåsbar flodhest.En: Inside this exotic jungle, she felt at home, among pandas, giraffes, and even a huge inflatable hippopotamus.No: Og som vanlig, klarte Sigrid å finne på noe sprell.En: And as usual, Sigrid managed to come up with some mischief.No: Mens Sigrid hoppet rundt på flodhesten, skjedde noe uventet.En: While Sigrid was bouncing around on the hippopotamus, something unexpected happened.No: Plutselig følte hun at den ene skoen hennes gled av og forsvant inn i flodhestens gap.En: Suddenly, she felt one of her shoes slip off and disappear into the hippo's mouth.No: Hun fikk et glimt av den lilla joggeskoen før den var borte.En: She caught a glimpse of the purple sneaker before it was gone.No: "Oi, der gikk skoen min," sa Sigrid og lo.En: "Oops, there went my shoe," Sigrid said with a laugh.No: Ole og Kari sto et stykke unna og så skeptisk på henne.En: Ole and Kari stood a bit away, looking at her skeptically.No: "Sigrid, du må da være mer forsiktig!En: "Sigrid, you have to be more careful!"No: " sa Ole, men kunne ikke unngå å smile litt av det hele.En: Ole said, but couldn't help but smile a little at the whole situation.No: Kari ristet på hodet, men munnen hennes dannet et lite smil.En: Kari shook her head, but her mouth formed a little smile.No: "Sjansen for å finne skoen er ikke stor," sa Kari, mens hun så på den digre flodhesten.En: "The chances of finding the shoe aren't great," Kari said, while looking at the huge hippopotamus.No: Sigrid, uanfektet og i sitt ess, klatret opp på ryggfinnen til flodhesten.En: Sigrid, unfazed and in her element, climbed up onto the hippo's back.No: Hun begynte å balansere som en sirkusartist, vinket til vennene og de andre barna som hadde stoppet opp for å se på.En: She began to balance like a circus artist, waving to her friends and the other children who had stopped to watch.No: "Se på meg!En: "Look at me!No: Jeg er flodhestdomptør!En: I'm a hippo tamer!"No: " ropte hun, og lo så hele rommet lyste opp.En: she shouted, laughing so hard the whole room lit up.No: Snart kunne ikke Ole og Kari holde seg lengre.En: Soon, Ole and Kari couldn't hold back any longer.No: De begynte å le, og snart lo de så de måtte holde seg på mage.En: They started to laugh, and soon they were laughing so hard they had to clutch their stomachs.No: Sigrid, med solen i håret og latteren på leppene, så på dem og visste at hun hadde fått dem med på laget.En: Sigrid, with the sun in her hair and laughter on her lips, looked at them and knew she had brought them on board.No: "OK, la oss tenke oss om her," sa Ole endelig.En: "OK, let's think about this," Ole finally said.No: "Skal vi binde sammen et tau av skjerf og prøve å fiske den ut?En: "Should we tie some scarves together and try to fish it out?"No: "Kari nikket, og sammen begynte de å samle skjerf, sokker, alt de hadde for hånden.En: Kari nodded, and together they began to gather scarves, socks, everything they had on hand.No: De snurret det sammen til et langt tau og rakte det ned i flodhestens åpning.En: They twisted it into a long rope and lowered it into the hippo's opening.No: Etter flere mislykkede forsøk, hevet Kari en triumferende hånd i været – skoen var sikret!En: After several unsuccessful attempts, Kari raised a triumphant hand in the air—the shoe was secured!No: "Vi klarte det!En: "We did it!"No: " ropte Sigrid, og alle barna rundt dem klappet og jublet.En: Sigrid shouted, and all the children around them clapped and cheered.No: Hun fikk skoen tilbake, men det viktigste var hva hun hadde lært: selv om lek og moro var viktig, kunne litt alvor og samarbeid føre til de beste eventyrene.En: She got the shoe back, but the most important thing was what she had learned: even though play and fun were important, a little seriousness and teamwork could lead to the best adventures.No: På vei ut fra Urban Jungle Oslo, med skoene trygt på føttene, takket Sigrid vennene sine.En: On the way out of Urban Jungle Oslo, with her shoes safely on her feet, Sigrid thanked her friends.No: Hun visste at dagens erfaring hadde gjort dem sterkere sammen.En: She knew that today's experience had made them stronger together.No: Sammen hadde de en fin balanse mellom spøk og vennskap, og hun kunne ikke vente på hva slags eventyr som ventet rundt hjørnet.En: Together, they had a fine balance between play and friendship, and she couldn't wait for what kind of adventure awaited around the corner. Vocabulary Words:exotic: eksotiskemischief: sprellsneaker: joggeskosardonically: sardoniskskeptically: skeptiskunfazed: uanfektettamer: domptørtriumphant: triumferendegigantic: gigantiskeinflatable: oppblåsbaregap: gapbalance: balansereclutched: holdtsecured: sikretseriousness: alvoradventure: eventyrenejoy: gledelaughter: lattercircus artist: sirkusartistadventurer: eventyrerunusual: uvanligrope: tautwisted: snurretbreath: pustclimbed: klatretpanda: pandaergiraffe: sjirafferhippopotamus: flodhestelement: esstogether: sammen

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Springtime Shopping Spree: Navigating Style and Budget Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2026-05-23-07-38-19-no Story Transcript:No: Våren hadde kommet til Oslo, og Bogstadveien var full av liv.En: Spring had arrived in Oslo, and Bogstadveien was bustling with life.No: Butikkvinduene glitret med friske vårfarger, og blomstene fra de nærliggende blomsterhandlerne ga luften en herlig duft.En: The store windows glittered with fresh spring colors, and the flowers from the nearby florists gave the air a delightful fragrance.No: Sigrid og Leif ruslet nedover gaten.En: Sigrid and Leif strolled down the street.No: De hadde satt seg et mål: kjøpe sommerklær.En: They had set a goal: to buy summer clothes.No: Sigrid hadde laget en liste.En: Sigrid had made a list.No: Hun likte å være praktisk.En: She liked to be practical.No: Hun beveget seg målrettet, blikket hennes sveipet over butikkene.En: She moved purposefully, her gaze sweeping over the stores.No: "Vi må finne gode kjøp," sa Sigrid og knep til seg veska.En: "We need to find good deals," said Sigrid as she clutched her purse.No: "Jeg har et budsjett jeg må holde meg til."En: "I have a budget I need to stick to."No: Leif smilte bredt.En: Leif smiled broadly.No: "Jeg vil ha noe stilig, noe som står ut," sa han.En: "I want something stylish, something that stands out," he said.No: Han elsket jakker med sterke farger og stilige skjorter.En: He loved jackets with bright colors and trendy shirts.No: "Se der!" Leif pekte mot et butikkvindu med en fantastisk rød jakke.En: "Look there!" Leif pointed to a store window with a fantastic red jacket.No: "Den der er perfekt!"En: "That one is perfect!"No: De delte oppgavene sine; Sigrid til venstre hvor salgsskiltene lokket, og Leif til høyre, mot de nyeste trendene.En: They divided their tasks; Sigrid to the left where the sale signs beckoned, and Leif to the right, towards the latest trends.No: De gikk fra butikk til butikk, Sigrid plukket opp nøye utvalgte plagg, mens Leif drømte om jakken han hadde sett.En: They went from store to store, Sigrid picking out carefully selected garments, while Leif dreamed about the jacket he had seen.No: Så møttes de igjen, i en butikk som hadde varer begge var interesserte i.En: Then they met again, in a store that had items both were interested in.No: Sigrid hadde funnet en flott bukse på tilbud.En: Sigrid had found a nice pair of pants on sale.No: Leif derimot, hadde jakken i hendene.En: Leif, on the other hand, had the jacket in his hands.No: "Jeg vet den er dyr," begynte han, "men den er så verdt det!"En: "I know it's expensive," he began, "but it's so worth it!"No: Sigrid sukket.En: Sigrid sighed.No: "Leif, vi trenger også penger til annet.En: "Leif, we also need money for other things.No: Vi kan ikke bruke alt på én jakke."En: We can't spend everything on one jacket."No: De sto der, omgitt av fargerike klær.En: They stood there, surrounded by colorful clothes.No: En liten krangel begynte å brygge.En: A small argument began to brew.No: Sigrid hadde sitt budsjett, Leif sin stil.En: Sigrid had her budget, Leif his style.No: Ordene ble fler enn de ville.En: The words were more than they wanted.No: Så husket Sigrid noe.En: Then Sigrid remembered something.No: Hun rotet i veska.En: She rummaged in her purse.No: "Vent... jeg har en kupong," sa hun plutselig.En: "Wait... I have a coupon," she suddenly said.No: "Den gir oss 20% avslag."En: "It gives us 20% off."No: Plutselig så Leif håpefull ut.En: Suddenly, Leif looked hopeful.No: Kanskje jakken kunne være innenfor rekkevidde likevel?En: Maybe the jacket could be within reach after all?No: De gikk til kassen, og med kupongens hjelp, klarte Leif å kjøpe jakken til en mer fornuftig pris.En: They went to the register, and with the help of the coupon, Leif managed to buy the jacket at a more sensible price.No: Sigrid handlet de tingene hun hadde planlagt, og følte seg fornøyd med å ha holdt seg innenfor sine grenser.En: Sigrid purchased the items she had planned, feeling satisfied with staying within her limits.No: Leif smilte bredt, ikke bare på grunn av jakken, men fordi Sigrid hadde funnet en løsning.En: Leif smiled broadly, not just because of the jacket, but because Sigrid had found a solution.No: På vei ut av butikken så Sigrid på Leif og smilte.En: On their way out of the store, Sigrid looked at Leif and smiled.No: "Kanskje jeg også burde kjøpe noe ekstra til meg selv neste gang," tenkte hun høyt.En: "Maybe I should buy something extra for myself next time," she thought aloud.No: Leif nikket, "Og jeg kan være mer bevisst på budsjettet."En: Leif nodded, "And I can be more mindful of the budget."No: De gikk videre nedover Bogstadveien, tilfredse med at de hadde funnet klær som passet både stil og lommebok.En: They continued down Bogstadveien, satisfied that they had found clothes that suited both style and wallet.No: Våren smilte til dem fra de grønne trærne, og de hadde lært noe viktig om hverandre.En: Spring smiled at them from the green trees, and they had learned something important about each other. Vocabulary Words:arrived: kommetbustling: full av livfragrance: duftstrolled: rusletpurposefully: målrettetgaze: blikketclutched: knep til segbroadly: bredtstylish: stiligtrendy: nyestefantastic: fantastiskbeckoned: lokketgarments: plaggdreamed: drømtesigh: sukketargument: krangelbrew: bryggerummaged: rotetcoupon: kupongregister: kassensensible: fornuftigsmiled: smiltesolution: løsningsatisfied: fornøydmindful: bevisstwallet: lommebokspring: vårentrees: trærnelearned: lært

Dr. Hannah Spier joins Trending with Timmerie. A Norwegian-born psychiatrist and cognitive behavioral psychotherapist based in Zurich, she dissects how liberal narratives, pop-therapy fads, and identity politics have reshaped the mental health field. Episode Guide Why are the social behaviors of being agreeable and conscientious missing? (1:20) How to grow in social behaviors (19:01) Homework (27:06) California takes girl after parents oppose ‘gender transition,’ moves to put her up for adoption (34:51) Resources mentioned: Dr. Hannah Spierhttps://hannahspier.substack.com/p/selected-op-eds-and-essays Detangling a child from a trans identity https://relevantradio.com/2026/03/detangling-a-child-from-a-trans-identity/ Ukrainian mother’s testimony https://x.com/Sidewalk_Steve/status/2039884172173443552 Stephanie Winn ROGD repair – gender retransion program rogdrepair.com Leaving gay behind & therapy choice https://relevantradio.com/2026/04/leaving-gay-behind-therapy-choice/ Winning Court Cases Defend Catholics & Religious Liberty https://relevantradio.com/2026/04/winning-court-cases-defend-catholics-religious-liberty/

• Podmasters is 10 years old! Get an extra 10% off a year's Patreon backing. And OGWN is nine years old! Today: A Labour candidate up against a local plumber in a North-Western by-election? It's beginning to feel a lot like Groundhog Day. If Andy Burnham beats Reform's Robert Kenyon in Makerfield his path to Number 10 gets a lot clearer. But has Burnham just walked into a Reform bear trap? Plus: Brexit is back, right on cue. Wes Streeting lobs a grenade into the Burnham campaign by raising the Europe question. Could this leadership battle finally break Britain out of its Brexit loop of denial? And in the Extra Bit for Patreons, we do that Find Your Politics thing to discover whether we're secret Leninists or Freemen of the Land without realising it. (And why no talk of the Greens, you ask? We did a big will-they-won't-they bit and then they announced a candidate so we had to drop it. More next time).  • Questions for But Your Emails? Thoughts? Comments? Email us at ogwn@podmasters.co.uk.  ESCAPE ROUTES • Marie is getting set to host her Outsiders Art Club, a social club putting emerging artists in the spotlight • Matt has been bingeing Imperfect Women on Apple TV.  • Raf went to see Zambian singer and rapper Sampa the Great at the Brighton Festival  • Andrew has been listening to Tomora, the new duo comprising Chemical Brother Tom Rowlands and Norwegian singer Aurora.  www.patreon.com/ohgodwhatnow Presented by Andrew Harrison with Rafael Behr, Marie Le Conte and Matt Green. Producer: James Liddell. Audio Production by Tom Taylor. Art direction: James Parrett. Theme tune by Tom Taylor and Simon Williams. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. OH GOD, WHAT NOW? is a Podmasters production. www.podmasters.co.uk  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This season's much anticipated auctions in New York have brought some records and eye-popping prices, including for works by Jackson Pollock, Constantin Brancusi and Mark Rothko, and some more middling results. Ben Luke talks to Judd Tully, who has been reporting on some of the sales for The Art Newspaper. The largest show of the art of James McNeill Whistler in Europe for more than 30 years has just opened at Tate Britain in London, and travels later in the year to the Netherlands, where it forms two shows, at the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam and The Mesdag Collection in The Hague. Ben takes a tour of the Tate show with its lead curator Carol Jacobi. And this episode's Work of the Week is the frieze made by Edvard Munch in 1922 for the women's canteen of the Freia Chocolate Factory in Oslo. The frieze remains in the collection of the Freia chocolate company today, but is on temporary loan to MUNCH, the museum in the Norwegian capital for the exhibition Edvard Munch and the Chocolate Factory. Our digital editor, Alexander Morrison, went to Oslo to speak to the curator of the exhibition, Ana María Bresciani, about the frieze.James McNeill Whistler, Tate Britain, London, until 27 September 2026; before splitting into two parallel presentations in the Netherlands, Whistler: Dandy and Disruptor, Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam; Whistler: Loving The Netherlands, The Mesdag Collection, The Hague, both 16 October-10 January 2027.Edvard Munch and the Chocolate Factory, MUNCH, Oslo, until 11 October. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send voice or text msgThree goat siblings set off on a quest to reach the hill with the healthiest snacks when they butt heads with a very hangry troll. Are they fit for the challenge? Will it take brains or brawn to beat the troll and cross the bridge? Each goat must use their own special strengths to outsmart the greedy troll and protect one another. Clever tricks, sibling teamwork, and one very surprised flying troll will leave you rolling in clover.This reimagined story of the Norwegian fairytale, Three Billy Goats Gruff, is a Dorktales Classic.Episode webpage: https://jonincharacter.com/three-billy-goats-buff/DOWNLOAD FUNSHEET/COLOR PAGE: https://bit.ly/dorktales18funsheet GRAB YOUR FREE PDF list of conversation questions for this episode: https://dorktalesstorytime.aweb.page/ep18freePDF PARENTS, TEACHERS AND HOMESCHOOLERS: In this playful retelling of “The Three Billy Goats Gruff,” kids explore how problem-solving can take many forms. Each goat sibling uses a different strength to face a hangry troll, showing that intelligence, creative and strategic thinking, and physical strength all have value. The story also encourages self-confidence, healthy habits, perseverance, and recognizing that everyone approaches challenges differently.IF YOU ENJOYED THIS STORY about a retelling of a favorite fairytale, we think you'll also enjoy episode 9, The Boy Who Cried Hedgewolf: https://jonincharacter.com/boy-who-cried-hedgewolf/ CREDITS: This episode is a Jonincharacter production. It was written by Amy Thompson, produced by Molly Murphy and performed by Jonathan Cormur. Sound recording and production by Jermaine Hamilton at Pacific Grove Soundworks.Support the showREACH OUT!Send us a TEXT:  if your young listener has a question. Pls include their first name in the text. Your name/number is hidden so it's a safe way to reach out. Leave Voicemail: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1267991/fan_mail/newSend us an email: dorktalesstorytime@gmail.comDM us on IG @dorktalesstorytimeLibrary of Resources: https://dorktalesstorytime.aweb.page/Dorktales-Library-CardSupport Us: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1267991/supporters/new Our Pod's Songs: https://dorktalesstorytime.bandcamp.com/musicNow, go be the hero of your own story and we'll see you next once-upon-a-time!

For the second week in a row, we find ourselves wading back into the cinematic swamp of “animals who have absolutely had it with humans.” This time, the creature feature du jour is THRASH (2026), a Netflix exclusive that once lounged around Sony's living room before being scooped up by the streaming giant. It splashed onto VOD on April 10th, 2026, and to the shock of absolutely no one, it feels a bit like déjà vu of CRAWL (2019)—only someone swapped the alligator for sharks, as if playing a very chaotic round of ecological Mad Libs.According to IMDb, the plot goes something like: “When a Category 5 hurricane decimates a coastal town, the storm surge brings devastation, chaos and something far more frightening: hungry sharks.” In other words, Mother Nature looked at the disaster movie genre and said, “You know what this needs? Teeth.” The film comes courtesy of Norwegian filmmaker Tommy Wirkola—yes, the mastermind behind DEAD SNOW and VIOLENT NIGHT—who clearly woke up one morning and chose aquatic violence.The cast boasts Phoebe Dynevor, Whitney Peak, Djimon Hounsou, Matt Nable, and more brave souls willing to pretend they're being hunted by CGI fins. Reviews have ranged from “eh” to “please no,” but Netflix has been promoting it with the enthusiasm of a proud parent whose child just ate an entire crayon. Luckily, your cohosts are joined by actor Dan Lench (CIRCLE, MAXXXINE, THE LURKING MAN) to dive into this toothy tempest of nature‑gone‑wild horror.