The Faroe Islands Podcast

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EP 144: Marius in America

Faroese singer Marius is touring the West Coast of the United States this month, and we catch up with him as he performs in Portland, Oregon.

Jul 06, 2012•22 min

EP: 143: Small Village, Small Podcast

This week, we head off to the tiny village of Selatrað and imagine what it must have been like back when it was a vital transportation link.

Jun 28, 2012•7 min

This week we take one last look at Whale Wars: Viking Shores. The program has finished its run in the United States and now playing in the UK and Ireland. We ask critic Andy Dehnart if the program was actually any good, and who "won" the faceoff between th Sea Shephard and the Faroese people. Then we stand outside a big church and act glum.

Jun 14, 2012•33 min

EP 141: Faroese Stamps

Faroese stamps are highly prized among collectors for both their artistry and scarcity. This week, we talk to the people who produce these stamps, and even offer listeners a way to winn some stamps of their own. Then we head out the outskirts of Torshavn and imagine the future.

Jun 07, 2012•27 min

EP 140: More Faroe Smacks

This week, part two of our conversation with John Goodlad about the Shetland fishing fleet of the late 19th century and how it became the Faroese fishing fleet during the first part of the 20th century. Then we'll explore an odd Faroese verbal tic.

May 31, 2012•28 min

EP 139: Faroe Smacks, Part 1

This week, we talk about the Faroe smacks. They were a fishing fleet that sailed the waters near the Faroes during the late 1800s. The boats started off in the posession of Shetlanders but eventually formed the backbone of the Faroese fishing fleet. Then we talk to some horses in Lambi.

May 24, 2012•23 min

EP 138: Get On The Bus

This week, we keep it simple. We take a ride on one of Torshavn's red busses. The busses are new, you can ride them for free, and they've even got WiFi.

May 17, 2012•13 min

EP 137: Sea Shepherd Meets the Faroe Islands Podcast

This week, we talk to Fraiser Hall and Peter Hammarstedt. They're the captain and first mate, respectively, of the Sea Shepherd boat "Brigitte Bardot." We discuss the Sea Shepherd's campaign in the Faroe Islands last summer, and whether their tactics actually further their goals. And we'll talk to an "undercover" operative while she worked in the Faroes. Then we end with a well intentioned, and completely naive, plea for sanity on the internet.

May 02, 2012•36 min

EP 136: Reality (TV) Comes to the Faroe Islands

Whale Wars Viking Shores hits the airwaves in the US week, so we talk to a reporter who spent a few days oboard the Steve Irwin it it patrols Faroese waters.

Apr 26, 2012•26 min

EP 135: Poetry in Translation

This week, we talk to Matthew Landrum. He's a poet and translator and he's been translating the work of a Faroese poet over the past year. We'll talk about poetry, the Faroe Islands, and someone will even get to say, "You've been here before, laser hair!" Then we'll travel to a cemetery to contemplate our own mortality.

Apr 18, 2012•27 min

EP 134: The Nolsoy Show!

This week, we travel to the island of Nolsoy. It's just a short boat ride from Torshavn, but it feels like a world away. On this show, we stroll the streets of the island's only village, visit some locals, and learn the story of Ove Joensen.

Apr 05, 2012•30 min

EP 133: Total Eclipse of the Sun (not Heart)

It's still three years off, but the Faroese are already preparing for the 2015 solar eclipse. This week, Heri Simonsen talks to two American tour operators who plan on bringing 200 "eclipse chasers" to the islands fo the big event. We'll also catch you up on the results of the X Factor finals, and visit another dreamy Faroese village.

Mar 29, 2012•25 min

EP 132: European Podcast of the Year

We're publishing on an erratic schedule this month, but we needed to check in for a quick update. First, we wanted to toot our own horn about being named European Podcast of the year in the non-profit division. Also, we need to check in with Sveinur to see if he's still on X Factor. And finally, we'll step outside in Torshavn and hear the air filled with music.

Mar 21, 2012•13 min

EP 131: Actual Faroese Comedy!

This week, we hear an actual example of an real Faroese person performing comedy. Luckily for us, the bit we'll hear is in English. Then we'll check in on the progress of the Faroese contestants on X Factor, and stare longingly at the sea.

Mar 08, 2012•18 min

EP 130: Høgni Hoydal and the Law Thing

This week, we talk to Høgni Hoydal, he's the head of the Republican party on the Faroe Islands. (The liberal, independence minded Republican Party, not the conservative one based in the USA) We'll talk about Faroese independence, the drafting of a constitution for the Faroe Isalnds, and even get a tour of the Faroese parliament. And, of coruse, we check in on Denmark's X Factor.

Mar 02, 2012•34 min

EP 129: Stand Up for the Faroes!

This week, we talk about the comedy scene in the Faroes Islands. Does it exist? And if so, where can I find it? Also, we'll visiti a rolling rock and get an update on X Factor.

Feb 23, 2012•27 min

EP 128: Music, Movies, and Airplanes

This week, we get updates on a Faroese singer's shot at a Grammy, a Faroese singer's shot at winning X Factor, and a Faroese airline's shot at getting a fancy, new airplane. Then we'll stand outside a movie theater.

Feb 16, 2012•12 min

EP 127: Teitur!

This week, a special edition of the show. We speak with Teitur during his tour's swing through Portland, Oregon.

Feb 08, 2012•26 min

EP 126: NFL Football Fans in the Faroes

Believe it or not, there is a small but growing group of people in the Faroe Islands who are fans of American Football. They even have their own Facebook page with more than 100 members. So on the eve of the Super Bowl, we talk so one such fan. Then we head out to the alcohol store.

Feb 04, 2012•33 min

EP 125: Buddy Greene in the Faroes

This week, our good friend Heri Simonsen interviews musician Buddy Greene following a performance in the Faroe Islands. We'll hear Greene's thoughts about playing in the Faroes, and listen to his take on a classic Faroese song. Then we'll sample music from some of the bands playing at this year's G! Festival.

Jan 30, 2012•15 min

EP 124: The Island Games

This week, our good firend Heri Simonsen interviews the founder of the Island Games and talks about the Faroe Islands' bit to host the games in 2019. Then we visit a very unluck ship.

Jan 18, 2012•27 min

EP 123: Scenes From a Hike

This week, producer Tollak Hansen and host Matthew Workman hike to a place commonly known as Slave's Peak. (Note: the history surrounding this peak is a bit dubious) We take in some scenery, hop over some creeks, and in the end, learn a little something about ourselves. The hike took over two hours, but you can experience it all in just 20 minutes.

Jan 12, 2012•21 min

EP 122: The Lobster Show!

This week, we sit down for some tasty shellfish that's only available in a few places on earth. It alone may justify a trip the the Faroes.

Jan 04, 2012•15 min

EP 121: Christmas With Stanley Samuelsen

This week, a little something special for the holidays. Our good friend Stanley Samuelsen talks to us about his memories of Christmas as a child in the Faroe Islands. Then (of course) he plays us a Faroese Christmas song. Please consider this our Christmas gift to you.

Dec 22, 2011•12 min

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