Since early 2020, the inhabitants of the small town of Grindavík have lived with tens of thousands of earthquakes. It began with the rising of the mountain Þorbjörn just north of town, leading to fears of possible eruptions. The situation then got better and the quakes got fewer. A year later, the pace, magnitude and closeness of earthquakes shook the town into a state of worry and sleeplessness, along with fears of a nearby eruption. But faced with two bad options, an volcanic eruption began to...
Mar 15, 2021•32 min•Season 2Ep. 1
On a local bench, host Svavar Jónatansson finds a venue for collecting stories and experiences. Through the randomness of encounters we hear stories of Norwegian heritage, ice cream and plant nursery, "what the fuck" moments of a hiker and the perfect moment on a sunny afternoon.
Sep 19, 2018
The name used centuries ago by scholars far in the south, referring to the Arctic Ocean and the top of the world. In this episode we join an expedition in 2012, organised by the University Centre of Svalbard (UNIS) with the goal of reaching into the arctic sea ice in the north.
Sep 06, 2018•45 min•Season 1Ep. 18
Sparked by the sight of an 8 year old kid pouring milk into a gold fish pond, I began asking people for their own memories of childhood deviance. We go between rhubarb stealing, knocking friends unconscious and the various bad behaviours that in some cases, pile up from childhood.
Jul 30, 2018
In this episode we explore a few aspects of our hearts, with the advice of a world renowned doctor from the Mayo Clinic, experiences of sufferers, and the approach of a Dutch nurse.
Jul 04, 2018
With no material at hand and a heavy work schedule I set out to make a show on the spot, by a gas station in the south of Iceland. The aim was to only do a rough episode that only included voice over recordings made on the spot and save on the extra work. The content came through asking random people questions about what had been on the top of my mind during the last days. The time I planned on investing grew, at the cost of delivery, explaining the week long delay to get this episode up. I chos...
Jun 22, 2018•26 min•Season 1Ep. 15
On a hike up to Glymur, a 198 meter tall waterfall in the Botnsdalur valley, conversations flow almost as freely as the water crashing down to the bottom of the canyon. By Icelands tallest waterfall we talk to Europes strongest man, dive into podcasts, discuss Los Angeles water conservation, and much more before we return.
Jun 08, 2018•26 min•Season 1Ep. 14
We visit an art exhibition held in a private home in downtown Reykjavík, and later talk with a few of the curators behind the 3 hour event. Before we end the episode, we dive into various periods of Iceland´s art history, with the help of Goddur.
Jun 02, 2018•24 min•Season 1Ep. 13
We go on set of a music video for the London artist collective Kerai. Through a day in a post apocalyptic location, we witness Kitty Von Sometime at work, and hear of her other project of passion.
May 25, 2018•22 min•Season 1Ep. 12
The idea to cut my own hair grows in complexity as the hairstyle brings up questions of symbolism, however far it might be from my own ideology. We get Russian and English perspectives before turning our attention to the newly arrived migratory birds, some having come a long way, to put it conservatively.
May 19, 2018•22 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Questions for you, dear listener. Answers to be given by you, to yourself, for yourself. 25 minutes of questions and no answers, from the Natlantic.
May 15, 2018•25 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Icelander Halldór Guðbjörnsson has been a shoe maker, a professions mainly consisting of repairs, for half a century. We gain insights into his career, the profession, and the hobbies outside of work.
May 05, 2018•20 min•Season 1Ep. 9
We meet Katelyn Jarvis, founder of the non profit Peacestamps, on her early morning arrival in Iceland, with no place to volunteer. So instead we hear her story, including goals, passion and aspiration for world peace.
Apr 28, 2018•20 min•Season 1Ep. 8
We join Icelander Björn Ragnarsson on a personal journey down the Camino de Santiago through his memories and reasons behind his choice. Confronted with darkness, the search for light led him to the pilgrimage which starts in France and ends in Santiago in Spain. Along the way was the process of self discovery, shedding the past and overcoming personal stuff. Known as the Road of Jacob in Icelandic, it is an international attraction with a reach well beyond its christian origin as a pilgrimage....
Apr 20, 2018•26 min•Season 1Ep. 7
We meet Jean Philippe Boussut on his bicycle at the edge of Reykjavík, in middle of winter. His journey becomes clear as he tells us the story of how a small town sports teacher got on a bike, and pedalled out into a world of adventures. His project L´Odyslande combines his love for biking and exploring the world through less populated regions. Having biked from Belgium to the most northern part of Norway, he set his sights to Iceland. We encounter him on his second trip to Iceland, as part of h...
Apr 13, 2018•21 min•Season 1Ep. 6
hear the story of Grampa Dave, through the people who knew him and keep his memory alive. From building self sustainable houses in Canada, to paragliding over the Icelandic and South African terrain, Grampa Dave made an impression wherever he went.
Apr 06, 2018•25 min•Season 1Ep. 5
We head east, along the south coast, to the small town of Vík, where a young Parisian found a place to call home.
Mar 31, 2018
We encounter stormy month in Iceland and talk to foreigners of their own stormy weather at home. From land to sea, we hear from the Gvendur, a captain
Mar 20, 2018
Oversleeping, awoken by a friend, heading out for a hike, conversing around a holy mountain, conducting an orchestra of ice, and finally, the story of a man who set out on foot a 103 years ago, facing the dangers of Iceland´s highlands, armed with love.
Mar 13, 2018
We meet Leann McIsaac on a midsummer night, joining her on a musical journey into her past.
Mar 06, 2018
