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A Brit living in Finland's Wild West. In each episode, Mark Wiltshear interviews Finnish people to learn about things to do when you visit Finland! Often recorded out on location in the South Ostrobothnia region of Western Finland, Mark's relaxed style helps Finns open-up and share about their passion, interest or business. Listen in to learn about Finnish nature, culture, history, sport, attractions, activities and more…
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Feb 27, 2018
Feb 27, 2018
27 min
For 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 know me, you won't be surprised that my #12minconvo lasted 18 mins!
Feb 11, 2018
Feb 11, 2018
43 min
Recorded 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.
Jan 28, 2018
Jan 28, 2018
40 min
I 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
Jan 14, 2018
Jan 14, 2018
37 min
I 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.
Dec 31, 2017
Dec 31, 2017
37 min
I 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.
Dec 4, 2017
Dec 4, 2017
32 min
I 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.
Feb 20, 2016
Feb 20, 2016
36 min
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...
Feb 7, 2016
Feb 7, 2016
43 min
Brewmaster 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.
Jan 24, 2016
Jan 24, 2016
28 min
Student 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
Jan 17, 2016
Jan 17, 2016
31 min
4th-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.