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Explore Finland Radio ShowInto Seinäjoki: Entrepreneur Story – Mokka Market International Food ShopThis episode is something a little different, I hope you enjoy it.
In partnership with Into Seinäjoki & E-P WIISE ry, I interviewed my friend Mohammed Al-Marrani about his journey from the countryside of Yemen to the plains of South Ostrobothnia. He explains his dream of being an entrepreneur, his integration into Finnish society, the help and guidance he received to start his business and his plans to grow Mokka Market in the future.
Guest: Mohammed Al-Marrani, Mokka Market https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057121463256
Into Seinäjoki video: https://youtu.be/uC...2022-11-0930 min
Explore Finland Radio ShowKuortane Terwaviikko: Preserving South Ostrobothnia’s Tar-making TraditionPart two of a two-part episode...
When I asked about visiting the "Terwaviikko" (Tar Week) event in Kuortane, I was quickly introduced to Michael Hutchinson-Rees, a fellow Londoner in Finland, who is now firmly involved in the Lions Club of Kuortane that organises the weeklong tar-making event that takes three years of preparation.
Michael invited me to visit the tar pit in Kuortane a few times across the week, to learn how tar is made and to witness different stages of the tar-making process.
In this episode, Michael tells me how the Kuortane "...2022-10-2326 min
Explore Finland Radio ShowThe History & Tradition of Tar-making in KuortanePart one of a two-part episode...
When I asked about visiting the "Terwaviikko" (Tar Week) event in Kuortane, I was quickly introduced to Michael Hutchinson-Reis, a fellow Londoner in Finland, who is now firmly involved in the Lions Club of Kuortane that organises the weeklong tar-making event that takes three years of preparation.
Michael invited me to visit the tar pit in Kuortane a few times across the week, to learn how tar is made and to witness different stages of the tar-making process.
In this episode, Michael explains how wood-tar is produced...2022-10-1631 min
Explore Finland Radio ShowSF-Caravan-Kalajärvi: A Year-round Family Resort & Activity Centre in South OstrobothniaI was invited by Päivi Nurmikoski, to visit SF-Camping-Kalajärvi in nearby Peräseinäjoki. She introduced us to the caravan park itself and all the facilities , activities and entertainment for her family, that make them return here almost EVERY weekend, all year long. They love it here, maybe you would too.
Blog: show notes and links https://explorefinlandpodcast.com/2022/06/09/sf-caravan-kalajarvi-a-year-round-family-resort/
Guest: Päivi Nurmikoski at SFC Kalajärvi www.caravan-kalajarvi.fi/
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Explore Finland Radio ShowFinnish Sauna Festivals - live at Kalajärven Saunafestarit 2019Recorded back in summer 2019, I was welcomed to experience my first sauna festival by the organiser of Kalajärven Saunafestarit, Tero Knaapila.
Tero talked me through the origins of this event and what one can expect from a sauna festival. He then took me into his converted motor home sauna (which is still road legal!) before a cooling dip in Lake Kalajärvi.
Blog: show notes and links https://explorefinlandpodcast.com/2022/05/09/finnish-sauna-festivals-kalajarven-saunafestarit/
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Explore Finland Radio ShowPyhävuori – The Holy Mountain of AlajärviIn this episode, I am joined again by Craterologist, Teemu Öhman, to revisit the subject of Pyhävuori. It's an area overlooking Lake Lappajärvi, that is full of geological interest and historical mythology, featuring trolls, hermits and a sacrificial stone. From the ice age to modern days.
Following this recording, Glenn Murray and I went out to explore (and as you can see in the video) get slightly lost on) the holy mountain, Pyhävuori.
0:00:00 Introduction
0:01:15 Where is Pyhävuori
0:01:15 The Preserved Rim of Pyhävuori
0:03:10 The Geology of Pyhävuori
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Explore Finland Radio ShowA Tour of Art and Culture Centre Kalevan NavettaPart two of a two part episode (you should probably listen to part one first!)
In April 2021, myself and Glenn Murray visited Art & Culture Centre Kalevan Navetta in Seinäjoki. This building has a varied history, an re-invigorated present and, surely, a long future bringing art, craftwork, culture and community to Seinäjoki.
In this episode, Päivi Alaniska and Elina Teitti take me on a tour of the venue. Starting with the areas that are always open to the public; the art & craft workshops, the Taito art shop and Äärella restaurant, we then make our wa...2021-06-0344 min
Explore Finland Radio ShowThe History of Art and Culture Centre Kalevan NavettaPart one of a two part episode.
In April 2021, myself and Glenn Murray visited Art & Culture Centre Kalevan Navetta in Seinäjoki. This building has a varied history, an re-invigorated present and, surely, a long future bringing art, craftwork, culture and community to Seinäjoki.
In this episode, I am introduced to the history of Kalevan Navetta by Päivi Alaniska (Project Coordinator at Seinäjoki City Cultural Services) and Elina Teitti, art educator and acting Exhibition coordinator at Kunsthalle Seinäjoki.
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Explore Finland Radio ShowIntroducing the What's On in Southern Ostrobothnia podcast - April 2021 [PILOT]What's On... Southern Ostrobothnia now lives on its own, dedicated feed https://whatsonsouthostrobothnia.podbean.com/
Welcome to this new series in which Mark Wiltshear and Glenn Murray (The Nordic Tourist) shine the spotlight on events, activities and events in the Etelä-Pohjanmaa/Southern Ostrobothnia region of Finland. Whether you live in the area, are paying a short visit or are staying here for a holiday, this essential guide will help you find a variety of new ways to pass your time.
In this episode Mark and Glenn go from one extreme to another. Glenn introduces a...2021-04-3009 min
Nottajoki PodcastNottajoki EP09 | Jude Arthur & Niko MarkkulaMark Wiltshear ja Lari Paski haastattelivat SJK:n Jude Arthuria ja Niko Markkulaa. Arthur interview is in English ja Markkulan haastattelu suomeksi.
06:05 Jude Arthur interview with Mark Wiltshear
27:25 Niko Markkulan haastattelu
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Explore Finland Radio ShowWorld Record Ice Carousel & Ice Festival on Lake LappajärviOn Saturday 27th February 2021, myself and Glenn Murray, The Nordic Tourist, were invited to a special event on Lake Lappajärvi in Etelä-Pohjanmaa, to witness an attempt at the world record biggest ice carousel. What is that? Listen in as I interview Janne Käpylehto, the modern-day father of ice carousels, who will explain all...
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2021-03-1836 min
Explore Finland Radio ShowExploring Katikankanjoni with Glenn Murray, The Nordic TouristMeet Glenn Murray, The Nordic Tourist, who will be my collaborator during the upcoming season of Explore Finland Radio Show. In this episode, Glenn introduces me to Katikankanjoni in Finland's Wild West, a natural canyon with running water all year round, even during months of sub-zero temperatures.
Katikan kanjoni is located in the area near the Kauhanevan-Pohjankangas National Park in Etelä-Pohjanmaa. This podcast recording has a companion video, in which Glenn and I visit Katikankanjoni. This is published on The Nordic Tourist YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/mDcnqx-DQGc
Check out Glenn's VLOG, as we w...2021-02-1308 min
International Business from Finland with Mark WiltshearPlanning To Be More Social With My New Social Media StrategyI've been actively creating content for several years now, my speciality is podcasts and live video, but I've never been certain if I have the right strategy for getting this content to people on Social Media. A chance conversation with a colleague in our office gave me some clarity and a new direction to follow in 2021. Listen on and I'll tell you more...Show notes & links2021-01-1710 minInternational Business from Finland with Mark WiltshearSales Pitch Workshops Increase The Impact Of Your International Sales MeetingsSince winter 2014, I have been working with Finnish companies to craft effective sales pitches that they can use in international sales situations. These have been used in pitching competitions, for one-on-one sales meeting and at international trade fairs and exhibitions. The workshops can be used to develop sales arguments for new products or to develop texts for marketing materials, company websites etc. In November 2020, I was approached about something slightly different, five companies and five pitches in only two hours. This is how I did it...Show notes & links2021-01-1012 minInternational Business from Finland with Mark WiltshearE-P WIISE ry – Official Launch EventYou have heard me mention the Work Integration for Immigrants Service (WIISE) in previous articles. As our plans for WIISE developed, it was decided to form a membership association (yhdistys).On Monday 9.11.2020, Etelä-Pohjanmaan WIISE ry was officially launched at an event held at the office of Xport and BSTR – Luova markkinoititoimisto in Seinäjoki. This ‘hybrid event’ was also livestreamed for those who had registered in advance. By the time the event started, WIISE already had 20 registered members and the WIISE team were delighted to have been joined live by approx. 40 people; 25 online and 15 in person.Thi...2020-12-0732 minInternational Business from Finland with Mark WiltshearWhy Should YOU Practice Conversations In English?Recently, one of my ‘Sales Pitch workshop’ customers made a comment that made me think "This can really have a long-term effect". I’ve also been meeting people for regular English Conversation coaching for a few years, so I thought I’d share a few examples of how they have benefited from this.Show notes and links ☕️ https://www.buymeacoffee.com/wiltshear ⭐️ https://ratethispodcast.com/wiltshear 2020-11-2909 minInternational Business from Finland with Mark WiltshearDon't Miss Those Buying Signals From International CustomersI’ve been working with the Finnish company HappyOrNot for the past 6 years on inbound sales. I recently experienced a couple of frustrating situations, in which I was trying to buy services and the company was completely ignoring my buying signals. This made me reflect on my HappyOrNot work.Show notes and links ☕️ https://www.buymeacoffee.com/wiltshear ⭐️ https://ratethispodcast.com/wiltshear 2020-11-2210 min
Voices with Sally MorganMerium BhuiyanThis week Sally is chatting to business woman and educator, Merium Bhuiyan.Merium is the director and creator of Cakeface Makeup, a dynamic lifestyle and beauty brand. Merium strongly believes in empowerment and defining own standards of success. She strives to enhance both inner and outer beauty in a fast-moving world. She does this by using her brand as an uplifting tool to reach out to women around the world and to educate and inspire communities.In this episode she discusses her rise to success and the work she is...2020-11-1629 minVoices with Sally MorganJuno DawsonThis week Sally is chatting to best selling novelist, Journalist and screenwriter, Juno Dawson. Juno’s books include the global bestsellers, THIS BOOK IS GAY and CLEAN. She won the 2020 YA Book Prize for MEAT MARKET. She also writes for television and has multiple shows in development both in the UK and US. In this episode Juno shares her journey to becoming an Author and how her work continues to evolve. She talks candidly about her life and shares her experience as a Trans woman in the literary world. You can find out mo...2020-11-0136 minVoices with Sally MorganAriane PooleThis week Sally is chatting with celebrity makeup artist Ariane Poole. Ariane is a world renowned make up artist with a celebrity client list including; Catherine Zeta Jones, Penelope Cruz, Yasmin Le Bon, Anna Friel, Andie McDowell, Iman, Rachel Weiss, Christy Turlington, Uma Thurman, Jacqueline Bisset, Helena Bonham Carter, Elizabeth Hurley, Bianca Jagger, Thandie Newton, Donatella Versace to name but a few. In this episode she shares the lessons she has learned throughout her career, The power she found through makeup and how she continues to push forward with positivity and passion. A...2020-10-2630 minVoices with Sally MorganChar BaileyThis week Sally is chatting with Life coach and Activist, Char Bailey. In this episode Char opens up about the near death experience that changed her life. Sally and Char discuss their individual relationships to spirituality and how personal energy can be so important. Char also talks about her work with U.K. Black bride, you can find out more about their work at ukblackpride.org.ukYou can find Char on Instagram @char_bailey_Head to Sallys website for all her Psychic services and to order your bottle of...2020-10-1937 minVoices with Sally MorganLynsey Queen Of CleanLynsey Crombie is better know as the queen of clean. Lynsey rose to prominence on social media sharing her cleaning tips and gaining an army of loyal followers. Since then she has branched out into TV and is fast becoming the UK's premier cleaning expert. Behind her work Lynsey has had a difficult past. In this incredible interview she opens up about the shocking circumstances that turned her work upside down, her journey of mental health and passion for spirituality. You can find Lynsey on Instagram @lynsey_queenofclean Head to...2020-10-1230 min
International Business from Finland with Mark WiltshearBecoming A Finn: Applying For Finnish CitizenshipThis is a subject that I’ve been planning to talk about for some time. I was even planning to make a podcast mini-series about it for my Explore Finland podcast. The impending Brexit has sped-up my plans to apply for Finnish citizenship, which I now aim to do in 2021. I thought I'd share my plan with you.Show notes and links☕️ https://www.buymeacoffee.com/wiltshear ⭐️ https://ratethispodcast.com/wiltshear 2020-10-1112 minVoices with Sally MorganBobby NorrisThis week Sally is joined by the star of 'The Only Way Is Essex' Bobby Norris. Bobby found fame on TOWIE 9 years ago and has since then gone on to become a household name. In this episode Bobby talks about the change in Social media and how his life changed after being hounded by trolls online. His story is incredibly inspirational, he was not going to take online bullying lying down and took it to parliament. His movement to 'End the Trend to Troll' is changing lives around the world with his aim of creating legal legislation around social...2020-10-0432 minInternational Business from Finland with Mark WiltshearAmazon Sweden Is Coming: 5 Tips To Ensure A Smooth Start On Amazon.seAfter many years of speculation, it has finally been confirmed that Amazon will launch its first website for the Nordic markets, www.amazon.seFor over 5 years, I have been working with Finnish companies to get their products listed and selling on Amazon Marketplaces around Europe. This seems like the perfect time to share a few key lessons I've learned over the years, to ensure your account set-up on Amazon goes as smoothly as possible.Show notes and links☕️ https://www.buymeacoffee.com/wiltshear ⭐️ https://ratethispodcast.com/wiltshear 2020-09-2800 minVoices with Sally MorganMeg MathewsThis week Sally is talking to Meg Mathews. From Brit Pop party girl all the way to entrepreneur and activist, Megs life has come full circle. In 2016. Meg turned fifty and began to experience the first symptoms of the menopause. She was shocked at the lack of support and understanding shown to women during this time in their lives and made it her mission to break the stigma around the menopause.Join Sally and Meg for this insightful, informative and important conversation breaking down the realities of Menopause and tackling the stigma surrounding it. 2020-09-2842 min
International Business from Finland with Mark WiltshearCompetition: Design A Logo For WIISEEtelä-Pohjanmaan WIISE ry (Work Integration for Immigrants Service) is a membership association which aims to develop and maintain a positive ecosystem in Etelä-Pohjanmaa, in which immigrants and Finns who move to the area can thrive. In which they integrate into working life and settle into everyday life.We are launching the association officially in October 2020 but ahead of that launch, it needs a logo and we would like our members and followers to help us with the design.Show notes & links☕️ https://www.buymeacoffee.com/wiltshear ⭐️ https://ratethispodcast.com/wiltshear 2020-09-2100 min
Voices with Sally MorganStepsSallys is back for season 2 of her podcast VOICES! This time around she will be speaking to even more strong powerful and inspirational voices.In this episode Sally is speaking to STEPS! With nearly 25 years of pop music history under their belt and and a brand new number 1 single 'What the future holds' they are showing no signs of stopping. Sally chats to the group about their success and gives them some Psychic readings to find out exactly, what the future holds...You can find out more about steps and book your tickets...2020-09-2150 minInternational Business from Finland with Mark WiltshearSharing Your Workload: International Social Media, Sales Development & VoiceoversWhile talking to a prospective customer, the MD of a micro company that is starting to grow, they said ‘Yes, we really want to work with you and think that one day per week won’t be enough – there’s so much to do. BUT we are waiting for this large order to be confirmed.’All of this was true, but as we continued talking, it became clear that there were several small tasks that I could start to work on, that might only take a few hours a week. This could have an immediate impact and would be e...2020-08-3100 minInternational Business from Finland with Mark WiltshearListener Question: How can companies adapt to a post-COVID world?This week, I will be answering a question from one of my listeners, thanks Jay. Jay commented on Facebook ‘I see this as a time of opportunity, where the status quo is all shaken up and those who are creative, confident and can lead, will come out on top....what kind of opportunities do you see [coming] out of this situation and how you can turn a bad time to your advantage?’Well Jay, here are a few things I’ve observed both locally in Etelä-Pohjanma and from reading international news.Show notes...2020-08-2400 minInternational Business from Finland with Mark WiltshearSummer 2020 – 'Meaningful' Work and Support For Small FirmsWelcome to season 2 of the show. I didn’t exactly plan to publish in seasons but I realised it’s good to take a break, re-focus and start again, so I think I will probably publish seasons of 10 or so episodes then pause and then start again. So, this episode I wanted to take you back a couple of months and give you some insight into how I’ve experienced summer 2020...People listening from outside may find it strange, but a four-week summer holiday is quite normal for workers in Finland and five or even six weeks is not...2020-08-1600 min
The Finnish Football ShowReminder: FFS Predictions Competition Closes at 23:59 on Tues 30.6Wiltshear here with a quick reminder to submit your entries to our predictions competition. You can do it now by clicking this link: Veikkausliiga 2020 Predictions Competition
We want you to predict the following:
Suomen Cup winners 2020
Veikkausliiga champions 2020
Europa League qualifiers 2020
Relegated 2020 (the bottom team)
What are you most looking forward to in the 2020 season?
Remember, you stand the chance to win NO PRIZES but you might get your name read out on the show.
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International Business from Finland with Mark WiltshearShould We Continue Prospecting During the Coronavirus?I’d actually started writing this before I happened to make contact with Steven Smith, Managing Director at The Lead Generation Company, for the previous article Expert Tips On Prospecting For New Customers In The UK.Episode 5 of this podcast was titled B2B Sales With Simple Content Marketing. In it, I talked about simple content marketing work that companies can do to support their sales work. This was based on work I had been doing during the first quarter of 2020. Then, of course, the world was hit by the coronavirus pandemic. My work was agreed and my...2020-05-2400 minInternational Business from Finland with Mark WiltshearExpert Tips On Prospecting For New Customers In The UKInterview with Steven Smith, Managing Director at The Lead Generation Company.This episode is something a little different. You don’t have to listen to just ME talking at you. I have a guest and I’m really pleased to welcome Steven whose LinkedIn profile reads ‘Lead Generation | Appointment Setting | Telemarketing | Qualified Sales Leads’. These are things that bring some people out on a cold sweat but are so important to any company that’s doing international business.Listen to Steven's important tips for companies looking to find new customers in the UK. Advice that will remai...2020-05-1800 minInternational Business from Finland with Mark WiltshearWhy Is E-invoicing In Finland So Confusing?Having started my own toiminimi company in 2019 and started invoicing my customer directly. I had experience at Xport of sending e-invoices, but I always had help from my partner Marko. I then found myself working in my own company, using e-invoicing from an Operator system and wondering ‘Why is e-invoicing in Finland so confusing?’ Hopefully, what started as a rant might also be useful to other new entrepreneurs in Finland.Show notes & links A big thank you to Michael Nieminen from Oy Rhonda Services AB for his help with this episode and his accou...2020-05-1100 minInternational Business from Finland with Mark WiltshearIntegration Evaluations For International Students Are A WIISE DecisionIn late-2018, I was approached by my friend, Jiuliano, to help him with the project he was running. Working on this project led further collaboration in an area in which I've developed a strong interest; helping other immigrants to Finland to network, settle and integrate into our new homeland.Since then, things have developed and the Work Integration for Immigrants Service (WIISE) has now completed its first project, working with a group of international business students from SeAMK in Seinäjoki. This is now developing into a potential new business venture, but more of that at a la...2020-05-0500 minInternational Business from Finland with Mark WiltshearB2B Sales With Simple Content MarketingOver the past few years, I have been asked by potential customers “Can you do some sales work for me to make some leads?” While I CAN pick up the phone and make some sales calls, what if they are not yet ready to engage? What simple B2B marketing activity can a company do to support any sales work? Here are some ideas from a combination of recent experiences. Show notes & links☕️ https://www.buymeacoffee.com/wiltshear⭐️ https://ratethispodcast.com/wiltshear2020-04-2700 minInternational Business from Finland with Mark WiltshearWhy Did I Start My Own Toiminimi/Sole Trader Company?When I announced, back in October 2019, that I was now working via my toiminimi (sole trader company or self-employed) I had a few people ask “Are you still working at Xport?” or “What happened? Is everything OK at Xport?” so I thought I’d answer this question directly: Why did I start my own company and start working separately from Xport? Show notes and links ☕️ BuyMeACoffee.com/wiltshear ⭐️ RateThisPodcast.com/wiltshear 2020-04-1900 minInternational Business from Finland with Mark WiltshearIs This The Worst Time To Start A Podcast About International Business?Having planned this podcast for a few months, by the time I recorded my first episode in March 2020, we were already in the midst of the Coronavirus pandemic, COVID-19. This episode asks "Is this the worst time to start a podcast about International business?" And should I continue sharing my experiences, so others know they’re not alone during these difficult times? Show notes and links ☕️ BuyMeACoffee.com/wiltshear ⭐️ RateThisPodcast.com/wiltshear2020-04-1300 minInternational Business from Finland with Mark WiltshearIntroducing the Band – DodobonesWhen I thought up the idea for the International Business from Finland podcast. I realised I needed a theme tune. I asked my friend Robbyn from Dodobones (www.dodobones.co.uk) a terrific live band in the UK, for help. This is what they came up with... Show notes and links ☕️ BuyMeACoffee.com/wiltshear ⭐️ RateThisPodcast.com/wiltshear 2020-03-2700 minInternational Business from Finland with Mark WiltshearInternational Business, Entrepreneurship in Finland and Immigrant IntegrationWelcome to the International Business from Finland podcast with Mark Wiltshear. Where I take you behind the scenes of my solo enterprise, or toiminimi in Finnish, working with directors and business owners of Finnish companies. Sharing your workload, so you can focus on growing your business. In this episode, International Business, Entrepreneurship in Finland and Immigrant Integration, I explain how I came to be at the centre of these seemingly disparate areas of business in Finland, and what you can expect from this series. Show notes and links ☕️ BuyMeACoffee.com/wiltshear ⭐️ RateThisPodcas...2020-03-2700 minVoices with Sally MorganGrowing Up With A Psychic Mum - with Sally and FernIn this mothers day special, Sally sits down with her daughter and manager Fern. They discuss what it's been like for fern to grow up with a psychic as a mother and share their own unique insights into motherhood. This special episode celebrates the bond between mothers and their children and discusses how following your own path is your route to success.Follow Sally on Instagram @sallymorgantvThis is a Peroxide Media PodcastExecutive Producer and Audio Engineering : Martin JosephProducer : Fern WiltshearIf you h...2020-03-2231 minVoices with Sally MorganNadia EssexWelcome to Voices with Sally Morgan. Each week Sally will be sitting down with different woman to talk about their lives. Each one of these strong, powerful and inspirational ladies tells their story to help and inspire others.In this episode Sally talks to TV dating expert Nadia Essex. Nadia Opens up about her journey since leaving 'Celebs go Dating'. She talks openly about her mental health and her darkest moments, explaining the steps she took to overcome these obstacles. from online trolls to dating pressures Nadias story is a glowing example of how we should...2019-12-0941 min
Voices with Sally MorganRi ChakrabortyWelcome to Voices with Sally Morgan. Each week Sally will be sitting down with different woman to talk about their lives. Each one of these strong, powerful and inspirational ladies tells their story to help and inspire others.In this episode Sally talks to Director and Producer Ri Chakraborty. Ri and Sally met many years ago when she produced Sally's documentary 'The Psychic Life Of Sally Morgan'. Since then Ri has gone on to be a highly sought after talent within the world of broadcasting. Along with her many professional hats, she is also a mother...2019-12-0228 min
Voices with Sally MorganKerry EllisWelcome to Voices with Sally Morgan. Each week Sally will be sitting down with different woman to talk about their lives. Each one of these strong, powerful and inspirational ladies tells their story to help and inspire others.In this episode Sally talks to West end and Broadway star, Kerry Ellis. Kerry shares her journey to success. From her first west end role to becoming the the Uk's best loved leading Lady. She shares stories from her time in Wicked and My Fair Lady plus, opens up about her career performing alongside the incredible Brian May...2019-11-2534 minVoices with Sally MorganMelinda MessengerWelcome to Voices with Sally Morgan. Each week Sally will be sitting down with different woman to talk about their lives. Each one of these strong, powerful and inspirational ladies tells their story to help and inspire others.In this episode Sally talks to Model and Presenter Melinda Messenger. Melinda talks about her journey to fame, from her years as a Glamour Model through to being known as on e of the UK's top Tv Presenters. In this honest and open interview Melinda opens up about what really inspires her, as she embarks on her new...2019-11-1836 min
Voices with Sally MorganLizzie CundyWelcome to Voices with Sally Morgan. Each week Sally will be sitting down with different woman to talk about their lives. Each one of these strong, powerful and inspirational ladies tells their story to help and inspire others.In this episode Sally talks to Radio and Tv Personality Lizzie Cundy. Lizzie rose to prominence as a WAG however throughout her career she has become much more than this. Lizzie discusses her struggles after the breakdown of her marriage, the struggles as a woman in the entertainment industry and her journey to success. Lizzie opens up about...2019-11-1133 min
Voices with Sally MorganShirlie KempWelcome to Voices with Sally Morgan. Each week Sally will be sitting down with different woman to talk about their lives. Each one of these strong, powerful and inspirational ladies tells their story to help and inspire others.In this episode Sally sits down with Shirlie Kemp. Shirlie discusses her life in the music industry and the passions she has been following since her pop days. With discussions from Menopause and Motherhood to art and success, Shirlie's story of her evolution both personally and professionally is truly inspiring.Since the episode was recorded...2019-11-0430 min
Voices with Sally MorganRhiannon LambertWelcome to Voices with Sally Morgan. Each week Sally will be sitting down with different woman to talk about their lives. Each one of these strong, powerful and inspirational ladies tells their story to help and inspire others.In this episode Sally talks Rhiannon Lambert. Rhiannon is a Harley Street Nutritionist, Author & Podcast host. You may have heard of Rhiannon from her instagram channel @rhitrition where she has built an online community around health, wellbeing and food. In this informative and inspiring interview, Rhiannon and Sally both open up about their struggles with eating and how...2019-10-2839 min
Voices with Sally MorganLisa Allen & Laura Bailey - Breast Cancer Awareness Month SpecialWelcome to Voices with Sally Morgan. Each week Sally will be sitting down with different woman to talk about their lives. Each one of these strong, powerful and inspirational ladies tells their story to help and inspire others.October is Breast Cancer awareness month. In order to highlight this, this weeks episode discusses Breast cancer and charity work that goes to support those living with this diagnosis.In this episode Sally talks with Lisa Allen and Laura Bailey. Lisa is head of PR at 'The Pink Ribbon foundation'. Lisa talks all about life...2019-10-2151 min
Voices with Sally MorganChristine McGuinnessWelcome to Voices with Sally Morgan. Each week Sally will be sitting down with different woman to talk about their lives. Each one of these strong, powerful and inspirational ladies tells their story to help and inspire others.In this episode Sally talks with Christine McGuinness. Christine Is a TV personality, the wife of Paddy McGuinness and mother to three children. In this beautiful episode, Christine shares her story of raising children with Autism. Christine's inspirational story shows that even when things can seem difficult there is always light, happiness and joy!You...2019-10-2133 min
Voices with Sally MorganKatherine Jenkins OBEWelcome to Voices with Sally Morgan. Each week Sally will be sitting down with different woman to talk about their lives. Each one of these strong, powerful and inspirational ladies tells their story to help and inspire others.In this episode Sally talks with Opera star Katherine Jenkins OBE. Katherine shares her story of how she found her voice and the steps that lead to her being discovered. They discuss motherhood and how this has affected the decisions she makes, when it comes to her career.You can find out more about Katherine...2019-10-2131 min
Explore Finland Radio Show"Ammunition, Fascism & Photography" A Few Steps Through The History Of LapuaAs part of my guided tour around Culture Centre 'Vanha Paukku' in Lapua, we stop for an extended visit in the Lapuanjoki Museum. Museum Director, Sakari Hanhimäki and Cultural Director, Susanna Oversteyns regale me with historical tales of Espionage, Poisoning, Fascism, An Attempted Coup... and Photography!? Includes an intriguing revelation from Susanna's family history.
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2019-07-2824 min
Explore Finland Radio ShowA Guided Tour Of Culture Centre 'Vanha Paukku' in LapuaPart one of a two-part episode, I undertake a tour of the Kulttuurikeskus 'Vanha Paukku' with two expert guides; Susanna Oversteyns, Cultural Director and Sakari Hanhimäki, Museum Director. HUGE thanks also to Anu Haavisto, Leena Sarjola and Anniina Kivimäki for the impromptu, live performance of some haunting Finnish folk music. Mahtava!
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2019-07-1856 min
Explore Finland Radio Show#VisitSeinajoki: Exciting Days Out For Families & Teenagers at Theme Parks & Activity CentresEpisodes crafted from Mark's original blogs for www.visitseinajoki.fi
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2019-06-2311 min
Explore Finland Radio ShowFinnish Rugby. Seinäjoki Rugby. Snow Rugby!I speak with Olli-Pekka Tuomaala & James McDade from Seinäjoki Rugby club talk about rugby in Finland; the history of the game in Finland, the development of rugby in Finland as a summer contact sport and how Finland is no longer the worst National rugby team. We also discuss the annual snow rugby competition because, if rugby isn’t a tough enough sport, the Finns have found a way to take it up a notch.
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2019-06-0951 min
Explore Finland Radio Show#VisitSeinajoki: Shopping For Interesting Gifts & Locally Produced TextilesEpisodes crafted from Mark's original blogs for www.visitseinajoki.fi
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2019-05-3006 min
Explore Finland Radio ShowA Guided Tour of Kyrö Whisky & Gin DistilleryIn part two of a two-part episode, I speak with Kalle Valkonen , Co-Founder and Head Distiller at Kyrö Distillery. He gives me a personal tour of the distillery, taking me step-by-step through the distilling processes of both Kyrö Rye Whisky & Kyrö Napue Gin and answering questions, such as: What is malting? And what are the 'heads and tails'?
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2019-04-271h 03
Explore Finland Radio ShowThe Bloody History of Kyrö Village & The Origins of Kyrö DistilleryIn part one of a two-part episode, I speak with Miko Heinilä, Co-Founder of Kyrö Distillery. He gives me selected highlights from the history of the village of Isokyrö, including the bloody Battle of Napue. Bringing things into modern times, he explains the origins of Kyrö Distillery, the ups-and-downs of a start-up company and their future plans to become the biggest rye whisky producer.
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2019-04-2144 min
Explore Finland Radio Show#VisitSeinajoki: Nature Trails, Beaches & Foraging In The ForestsEpisodes crafted from Mark's original blogs for www.visitseinajoki.fi
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2019-04-0209 min
Explore Finland Radio ShowA Winter Visit To Ähtäri Zoo & Snow Panda ResortIn Winter 2018, I was commissioned to make a pilot series of a new podcast; The Ähtäri Zoo Podcast. This episode is a selection of stories from the first three interviews with people powering Ähtäri Zoo:
Satu Keski-Valkama, Tourism Development Project Manager
Heini Niinimäki, Zoological Director,
Anna Palmroth, Panda Keeper
I'm sure you will find this a fascinating look, at the workings of a modern-day zoo, search for Ähtäri Zoo Podcast on your podcast player to find all available episodes.
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2019-02-1428 min
Explore Finland Radio ShowMark Wiltshear's 12-minute Conversation with Engel JonesFor this episode, I am grateful to Engel Jones for allowing to rebroadcast an interview that first went-out on his 12 Minute Convos podcast in January 2018.
Engel is an Entrepreneur & Podcast Host who set himself a goal: 800 recorded conversations in 12 weeks from Sep 19th - Dec 12th 2017.
In this conversation, hear me on the other side of the mic (for a change) talking about why I make the Explore Finland Radio Show, the motivation behind founding Xport, writing a blog for Visit Seinäjoki and the relevance of the Diana Ross song ‘Chain Reaction’.
If you k...2018-02-2727 min
Explore Finland Radio ShowPreserving The Culture Of A Lost KareliaRecorded in 2016, I speak to Marjo Matikainen-Källström, Satu Hallonberg and Markku Pulli about Karjalaisetkesäjuhlat; the commemoration of the evacuation of 430,000 people from Karelia after World War 2 and a celebration of continuing Karelian culture.
I then speak to Satu (nowadays, Mrs Wiltshear) who shares some of her family's memories as evacuees from Karjala.
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2018-02-1143 min
Explore Finland Radio ShowA Tour Around Lappajärvi: Europe's Largest Crater LakeI speak to Teemu Öhman who is a Craterologist or, to be more precise, an Earth and planetary scientist and lecturer at Arctic Planetary Science Institute.
Teemu explained about the creation of Lake Lappajärvi in Etelä-Pohjanmaa, and then gave some recommendations of places to visit in the Lappajärvi area. All of which you can discover for yourself, using the new virtual Craterlake Geotrail commissioned by Järviseutu-Seura ry
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2018-01-2840 min
Explore Finland Radio ShowThe Mysterious Church Stables In NärpesI visit Sankta Maria church in Närpes/Närpiö, and speak to town guide, Marianne Winter. I learn why the church is surrounded by over 100 stables, about the unique Swedish dialect in Närpes and why the Vietnamese name, Nguyen, is the most common surname in Närpes.
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2018-01-1437 min
Explore Finland Radio ShowTradition & 'Magic': Finnish Puukko KnivesI discuss the traditional Finnish Puukko knife with Ethnologist and Bushcraft champion, Marcus Lepola. We talk about it's importance in the history of violence, love & marriage, and everyday life in Finland.
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2017-12-3137 min
Explore Finland Radio ShowKristina Vänni's Homefarm Cookbook: Taking Finnish Cuisine Into American KitchensI speak to internationally recognised culinary authority and TV host, Kristina Vänni, who is also a food writer, TV host, recipe developer, cooking contest expert.
We discuss her upcoming cookbook, Homefarm, but also her Finnish roots in Peräseinäjoki, Etelä Pohjanmaa. She tells the the story of her Great-Grandmother, Josefiina Pitäkranta's emigration to the USA in 1899 and how Kristina came to connect with her distant relatives, her 'return' to Pitkäranta Farm and the inspiration for her book.
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2017-12-0432 min
Explore Finland Radio ShowIce-hole Swimming & Sauna. A Natural High!Jussi Mustikkamaa, Journalist and sauna-enthusiast, teaches me why swimming in ice-cold water, after taking a sauna, is better than sex or morphine! Jussi explains ALL the benefits of Avantouinti, before taking me swimming in the hole in the ice on a frozen pond. Yep, that's right...
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2016-02-2036 min
Explore Finland Radio ShowBeer Tasting At Mallaskoski BreweryBrewmaster Jyri Ojaluoma takes me back in time to the re-birth of Mallskoski and their Kuohu beer. We discuss brewing techniques and tricks and review the first Lakeuden Panimojuhlat (Beer Festival) in Seinäjoki, in January 2015.
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2016-02-0743 min
Explore Finland Radio ShowJussi Paita, The Ostrobothnian UniformStudent Film-makers, Tytti Kuusinen & Onni Venäläinen, tell me about the origins and history of the Jussi paiti, plus what they learned while making their documentary 'Pohjanmaan univormu' (The Ostrobothnian Uniform).
YouTube: Pohjanmaan univormi film
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2016-01-2428 min
Explore Finland Radio ShowThe 'Film & Lights' Festival at Matti's Cottage Cinema4th-Generation Cinephile, Mari Keskinen, welcomes me to the 'Filmiä- ja valoa elokuvafestivaali' at Matin-Tupa Cinema. Founded by her grandfather, Matti, she introduces me to the past, present and future of the cinema that's been in her family for 70 years.
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2016-01-1731 min
Explore Finland Radio ShowThe Magic Of Midnight Golf In FinlandMatias Lampinen, Executive Director at Kuortane Golf Club, explains the requirements to be able to play golf in Finland, the fun of midnight golf, and his marathon 24-hour, sponsored fund-raiser in 2014.
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2016-01-1030 min
Explore Finland Radio ShowFinnish Food: The Good, The Bad & The WeirdThis week I get to sit down with Restauranteur, Miia Keski-Nikkola, and talk food, which is no hardship for me; busting some myths, discussing Mother Nature's offerings and looking at traditional, Finnish Xmas Food.
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2015-12-2036 min
Explore Finland Radio ShowReconstructing Finland's Emigrant HistoryTella Lahti, Executive Director of the Finnish Emigrant Museum, returns to take us on a walk through history, at the World of Trails in Peräseinäjoki. A collection of buildings, previously owned by Finnish emigrants, that have been dismantled, moved and reconstructed in South Ostrobothnia.
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2015-12-1338 min
Explore Finland Radio ShowFinnish Festivals: Midesummer Metal & Tango Camper VansFestival promoter and Agent, Juha Koivisto, continues his conversation about Finnish festivals. From the Heavy Metal Midsummer through the invasion of camper vans for Seinäjoen Tangomarkkinat and on to newer, urban events for HipHop and EDM.
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2015-12-0628 min
Explore Finland Radio ShowProvinssirock Festival & The Finnish Music SceneJuha Koivisto, Festival promoter and Agent talks about the history of the 'Provinssi' Festival and how the popularity of domestic music makes it possible for Finnish-only events to sell-out.
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2015-11-2920 min
Explore Finland Radio ShowLaunch Of The Finnish Football Show. Episode 1: Veikkausliiga 2015 ReviewIn this episode comes something a little different. This was the first episode of the Finnish Football Show, which was recorded & broadcast live in November 2015.
Join Mark (@explorefinland), Rich (@escapetosuomi) and Mark (@FCSuomi) for the first episode of the Finnish Football Show series, where 3 old blokes sit and talk about football. In Finland
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Agenda
Great hopes for HJK Helsinki in the closed season
Freddy Adu joins KuPS
The HJK vs HIFK derbies, and the atmosphere at Ilves in Tampere
'Keke's Day Off' - Keith Armstrong goes AWOL from Ilves
The Na...2015-11-2256 min
Explore Finland Radio ShowHow Much Does Finland Love Ice Cream?Päivi Virtaniemi, Entrepreneur and co-founder of Wirtalan Jäätelö, explains how ice cream is made at Wirtalan Jäätelö and gives a surprising answer to the question 'What is South Ostrobothnia's favourite flavour?' You will never guess 😳
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2015-11-1529 min
Explore Finland Radio ShowSJK Seinäjoki - 2015 Season Review. Veikkausliiga Champions | Suomen MestaritLari Paski, Supporters Liaison Offer at SJK, returns to the pod to reveal his highlights from following SJK Seinäjoki in 2015. Spoiler alert, it has a very happy ending!
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2015-11-0853 min
Explore Finland Radio Show'Jokkis' Finnish Folk Racing – Motor Sport For 'Everyman'Andrenalin-junkie Jokkis Driver, Emilia Uutela, explains the basics of Jokamiehenluoka/Jokkis/Finnish Folk Racing, before getting behind the wheel on race day.
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2015-11-0132 min
Explore Finland Radio ShowIn Competition On The Frisbee Golf CoursePekka Hautala, Football commentator and Frisbee Golfer explains the rules, techniques and tactics of Frisbee Golf, before I join him on the course in the CityFrisbee Golf competition in Seinäjoki.
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2015-10-2542 min
Explore Finland Radio ShowFinnish Music Traditions: From Folk To Rap!Piia Kleemola-Välimäki and Mika Virkkala, from the Sibelius Academy give me a short introduction to traditional Finnish music including Iskelmä, Choral, Rautalanka, Folk... and Rap.
Spotify – Explore Finland: Ep.18 Finnish Music Playlist
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2015-10-1844 min
Explore Finland Radio ShowThe History of Emigration from FinlandTella Lahti, Executive Director of the Finnish Emigrant Museum, in Peräseinäjoki, tells about Finland’s historical emigration, where people came from, where they eventually settled and some that made their fortune and came back again.
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2015-10-1140 min
Explore Finland Radio ShowApollo FC: The Pink Dogs' Noble GoalsThere is something in the air in South Ostrobothnia. In this episode, I speak to Jarl Matti & Mikael two members ofApollo FC, a new football club in Seinäjoki which has the noble aim of raising money for charity, while also providing a destination for retired footballers.
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2015-04-2132 min
Explore Finland Radio ShowInternational Business Degree Students at SeAMK, Finland [part 2]This episode is a continuation of the conversation from episode 13. I talk with Junyi (Winnie) Ding & Betti Csiba about their experiences of moving to Finland, business culture in South Ostrobothnia, what Betti and Winnie do in their free-time and, of course, the weather.
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2015-04-1425 min
Explore Finland Radio ShowThe Finnish Political System & Voting in the General ElectionI speak to Henna Rantasaari, Green Party Candidate ahead of the 2015 General Elections here in Finland. In her 2nd appearance on Explore Finland, Henna explains how the political system works, how the Parliamentary seats are allocated and how the Government is formed.
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2015-04-0628 min
Explore Finland Radio ShowInternational Business Degree Students at SeAMK, Finland [part 1]In this episode, I meet Junyi (Winnie) Ding & Betti Csiba, who tell me about life as an international student at Seinäjoki University of Applied Sciences (SeAMK). Many thanks to Miia Koski from SeAMK for arranging, and participating in, the recording.
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2015-03-2829 min
Explore Finland Radio ShowHigh-speed Motor Racing On Ice at BotniaringIn this episode, I speak to race organiser Kristiina Vaalasmaa ahead of the VillaAPR Icerace at the Botniaring race track in Jurva, Etelä-Pohjanmaa. Listen as she tells me about the meeting, the track and the facilities, before I visit the APR Icerace in February 2015.
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2015-03-1521 min
Explore Finland Radio ShowFinland's Olympic Training Centre in KuortaneIt will take more than a 30 minute podcast to get ME into peak fitness but, in this episode, I get a guided tour of the Olympic Training Centre in Kuortane from Olli-Pekka Karjalainen, Olympic athlete and European gold medal winner.
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2015-02-2228 min
Explore Finland Radio ShowDiscovering Salibandy* in Seinäjoki*Floorball, Unihockey, Innebandy.
In this episode I get an introduction to the game of Salibandy from Tuukka Kiviranta, who plays for the high-flying SPV team from Seinäjoki. Tuukka explains the rules and tactics of the game and tells me about the history and recent success of SPV.
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2015-02-2224 min
Explore Finland Radio ShowDistilling Moonshine, Finland's Prohibition Era and Koskenkorva VodkaJaakko & Martti take me around the Koskenkorva Museo, as I learn about the history of distilling in Koskenkorva, as well as the distinctive local clocks, Könnikello. We then take another, brief tour around the saunas at Koskenkorva Trahteeri until we end up at the 'vodka tap'! Intrigued?
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2015-02-1426 min
Explore Finland Radio ShowA Tour of the Alvar Aalto Centre in Seinäjoki [part 2]Seinäjoki City Guide, Marianne Holma, continues my tour of the Alvar Aalto centre in Seinäjoki, by visiting Aalto's theatre (with it's collection of glass and porcelain by Alvar & Aino Aalto) and the new Apila library next door to Aalto's original.
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2015-02-0725 min
Explore Finland Radio ShowA Tour of the Alvar Aalto Centre in Seinäjoki [part 1]Seinäjoki City Guide, Marianne Holma, takes me on a guided tour of the Alvar Aalto centre, in Seinäjoki, a cluster of six, civic buildings that form its iconic centrepiece. Alvar and Aino Aalto are arguably Finland's greatest designers and, in part 1, you can hear Marianne describe the Town Hall and Lakeuden Risti Church.
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2015-01-3127 min
Explore Finland Radio ShowJust Why Is The Sauna So Important To Finns?I speak to Jaakko and Martti Koskenkorva about the most recognisable Finnish word in the world, Sauna. I visited them at Koskenkorva Trahteeri to talk about the history, the traditions and why the sauna is so important to the Finns.
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2015-01-2431 min
Explore Finland Radio ShowBuying and Selling at Finland's Flea MarketsHenna Rantasaari explains the significance of the Kirppis in Finland. We attend an event to sell some clothes and I then visit a few other types of Kirpputorit in Seinäjoki to compare & contrast.
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2015-01-1620 min
Explore Finland Radio ShowEvie Goes to Restaurant Day in VaasaRestaurant Day (Ravintolapäivä) originated in Helsinki, so I travel to nearby Vaasa, with my daughter Evie, to visit some of the pop-up restaurants and speak to some of the restaurant organisers about their experiences.
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2015-01-0927 min
Explore Finland Radio ShowFinnish Football Culture and the Rise of SJK SeinäjokiLari Paski, Supporters Liaison Officer at SJK Seinäjoki, talks about the origins of football culture in Finland and the history of Seinäjoen Jalkapallokerho (SJK).
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2014-12-1954 min
Explore Finland Radio ShowIn the Woods with the Moose Hunting TeamEarly one Sunday morning in October, Mikko Panula, Computer programmer and sharp-shooter, takes me out into the woods with his hunting team, as one young hunter has a VERY memorable day!
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2014-12-0435 min
Explore Finland Radio ShowForaging for Mushrooms in Finland's ForestsForaging for Mushrooms with Mari Dawe, Mother Nature's ambassador to Seinäjoki. An introduction to 'Everyman's Rights' and the art of finding wild mushrooms.
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2014-12-0329 min
Explore Finland Radio ShowWelcome to the Explore Finland Radio ShowWelcome to the Explore Finland Radio Show, where I introduce myself and talk to you about why I decided to record this show, and what you can expect to hear on future episodes.
www.explorefinlandpodcast.com
2014-12-0211 min