Solo episode! As I'm driving in Los Angeles I talk about a Finnish singer-songwriter Anniina, who lives in the US. I also chat about making it, Miami, auditions, my upcoming trip to Finland, daytrading, and much more! This With Miska episode can also be found on YouTube channel With Miska Podcast Episodes. https://youtu.be/R_fErtaAEIE Links: Anniina https://www.instagram.com/anniinabe/ https://open.spotify.com/artist/7zurpKoTEgb5wQv6vZjR2V?si=Ovpa_4vFTIepmJ5f5MLK1A Ross Cameron - Warrior Trading...
Jul 04, 2025•27 min•Ep. 54
TEURiS! This episode is in Finnish. TEURiS is a Finnish stand-up comedian who's been working for years. He also produces many shows in Finland. TEURiS’ With Miska episode can also be found on YouTube channel With Miska Podcast Episodes: https://youtu.be/DfV8LsteN9Y I have known TEURiS for a long time, and always admired his excellent writing skills. His jokes are very economical. Basically there are no extra words in his jokes. Which is something I'm really trying to work on to better myself. TE...
Jun 30, 2025•1 hr 8 min
Solo episode! As I'm driving in Los Angeles I talk about daytrading, my solo show in Arizona, self-tape auditions, and much more! This With Miska episode can also be found on YouTube channel With Miska Podcast Episodes. https://youtu.be/M6WUMwRmFQQ?si=2XwdMijUUUXz77ZY Links: Jaakko Manninen https://www.instagram.com/beatsandstylesmusic/ Our Band Hauliwood Dreams https://www.instagram.com/hauliwood_dreams/ Ross Cameron - Warrior Trading https://www.youtube.com/@DaytradeWarrior Dr. Self Tapes http...
Jun 12, 2025•46 min•Season 1Ep. 52
Solo episode! I talk about daytrading, our upcoming Hauliwood Dreams Minnesota/Wisconsin tour, Finnish band Raptori, Hollywood Improv, and more. This With Miska episode can also be found on YouTube channel With Miska Podcast Episodes. https://youtu.be/7W9a-tuRaeo Links: Jaakko Manninen https://www.instagram.com/beatsandstylesmusic/ Hauliwood Dreams Minnesota/Wisconsin tour https://www.facebook.com/steven.solkela/posts/pfbid03v3AiAiBUWWUyMGPbCihc3n2U5wZfG6w8TM9rhsuKCcZbWukdsRHfJu7sxZKxfJpl Ross...
Mar 12, 2025•31 min•Ep. 51
Marco Chiavetta! Marco is an Italian sound designer, composer and musician living in LA. I have known him for over a year, and we finally get to sit down and have a long talk! Marco's With Miska episode can also be found on YouTube channel With Miska Podcast Episodes: https://youtu.be/uXUf368jhJw?si=Rc-du-2ZQPQyTwjT Marco works widely in the field of music and sound. We talk about his early influences, including Blink-182 and Guns N’ Roses. And of course we discuss about Italian food, and Marco ...
Feb 25, 2025•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 50
Solo episode! I talk about Los Angeles fires, day trading, new upcoming music video shoot, and more. Also some freestyling in English and Finnish, ASMR and Shakespeare. This With Miska episode can also be found on YouTube channel With Miska Podcast Episodes. https://youtu.be/90EccDtQQdc Links: Jaakko Manninen https://www.instagram.com/beatsandstylesmusic/ My Hollywood Improv Feb 26th Show https://improv.com/hollywood/event/miska+kajanus%3A+%22my+immigrant+story%22/14105473/ Ross Cameron - Warrio...
Jan 21, 2025•38 min•Ep. 49
Solo episode! I talk about shame, not having any money, day trading, a little bit about Finnish band CMX, my upcoming gigs, and much more! This With Miska episode can also be found on YouTube channel With Miska Podcast Episodes. https://youtu.be/galPSVN0sTM Links: Ross Cameron - Warrior Trading https://youtube.com/@daytradewarrior?si=i_-sKhi9vHYaxPzb My Hollywood Improv Feb 26th Show https://improv.com/hollywood/event/miska+kajanus%3A+%22my+immigrant+story%22/14105473/ ISMO's and mine Hawaii sho...
Jan 10, 2025•42 min•Ep. 48
Anna Easteden! Anna is a Finnish-American actress and model who I have known for years. She shares her wonderfully interesting life story how she ended up from a farm in Finland to all around the world. Anna's With Miska episode can also be found on YouTube channel With Miska Podcast Episodes: https://youtu.be/Cl-fCzgzjoY Anna lives in Los Angeles now, and we have a wonderful chat in her home. We have worked together in a couple of projects, and now I finally get to hear how she ended up in Holl...
Dec 29, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 47
Solo episode! I talk about Finnish band CMX , trying to make money, and my tour as Finlandia Foundation National's Performer of the Year, and much more! This With Miska episode can also be found on YouTube channel With Miska Podcast Episodes. https://youtu.be/3fZPr_CoDxQ Links: Finnish Band CMX https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CMX_(band) CMX Song: Manalainen https://youtu.be/D7Rv5agmntk?si=kGc9d8Q2LForbqyI Hauliwood Dreams: Santa is from Finland https://youtu.be/9iwwxN11HU8?si=2sQ4snzTEDRj4YTX Coup...
Dec 19, 2024•45 min•Ep. 46
Aug 20, 2024•44 min•Ep. 45
Miika J. Norvanto! This episode is in Finnish. A wonderful and very interesting talk with Miika J. Norvanto, who is the producer of our new movie Detour To Father (Johannes ei kulje Jämsän kautta). Miika’s With Miska episode can also be found on YouTube channel With Miska Podcast Episodes. https://youtu.be/jKIDAP989Tg Miika is also the CEO and Owner of Kajawood Studios in Finland. At the studio he's responsible for the operation, development, sales, and profitability. Miika is the main distribut...
Apr 12, 2023•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 44
Teemu Myöhänen! This episode is in Finnish. Teemu is an inspirational and multi-talented media professional. I have known Teemu for a few years now, and finally I get to sit down with him for this podcast. Last year I was a guest on his and Olli Keituri's MeininkiPaja podcast: https://youtu.be/yRwt5IzEDVM Teemu’s With Miska episode can also be found on YouTube channel With Miska Podcast Episodes. https://youtu.be/EP0YxGL3wo4 A wonderful unique aspect in Teemu is his love for self-improvement. We...
Dec 31, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 43
Katri Aksola! This episode is in Finnish. Katri is the CEO of Helsinki Casting in Finland. She has an extensive background in film business, and now she opens up about how she became who she is, and how it is leading a casting agency. Katri’s episode can also be found on YouTube channel With Miska Podcast Episodes. https://youtu.be/Rm2O-Vw7KZA I met Katri few years ago when we were acting together in TV series Kontio & Parmas, and I have auditioned for Helsinki Casting many times since then....
Dec 14, 2022•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 42
Alectra! I met Alectra at Dr Self Tape Studios, where I often go and record my self tape auditions. Alectra worked there and filmed my audition. Alectra’s With Miska episode can also be found on YouTube channel With Miska Podcast Episodes: https://youtu.be/muQBf8bQx6A Alectra is not only an actor, but she has worked as a model for years, and she shares with me how that business is. We also talk about the reality of being an actor in LA, how Alectra likes ASMR videos, and much more! Since Alectra...
Nov 01, 2022•1 hr 6 min
Hanna Kinnunen! This episode is in Finnish. Hanna is a multitalented actor, singer, radio host, journalist, and many other things! Hanna and I have done various improv gigs together and it has always been inspiring to work with her. Hanna’s episode can also be found on YouTube channel: With Miska Podcast Episodes. https://youtu.be/X7Zj6qfZ63U In this discussion we talk about how Hanna got into professional acting, which was when she won the Finnish TV show Haluatko filmitähdeksi? (Do You Want to...
Nov 01, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 40
Jere Koistinen & Teemu Kantonen! This episode is in Finnish. These guys are true independent filmmakers! Jere has just released his 2nd feature film Insite. Jere and Teemu’s episode can also be found on YouTube channel: With Miska Podcast Episodes. https://youtu.be/5AGqhvX77qw I have known Jere for years and I have followed his journey since his first feature film Ensitreffit, in which I also had a small role. Jere started his filmmaking career in his early twenties and has not stopped since...
Nov 01, 2022•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 39
Michèle Haines! Michèle is a multitalented entertainer, and a very fun person! We met casually at Ismo's stand-up show, and got to know each other a bit there. But now on this podcast we finally get to talk for longer. Michèle’s episode can also be found on YouTube channel: With Miska Podcast Episodes. https://youtu.be/oFuHz3M352g This is a wonderful and relaxed talk between two people who are getting to know each other. We chat about stand-up comedy, voice-over work, Ismo, Michèle's podcast On ...
Nov 01, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 38
Deena Odelle Hyatt! Deena is a wonderful and inspiring person who I have run into many times at Dr. Self Tapes in RiTA House co-working space. Deena works at RiTA House, and in her own words she's Fairy Godmother there. She takes care of the members, events and many other things. Deena’s episode can also be found on YouTube channel: With Miska Podcast Episodes. https://youtu.be/VdQ9yj0lThg I hadn't had a long talk with Deena before, so this was a wonderful opportunity for me to find out who she ...
Nov 01, 2022•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 37
Suzan and Zeke Jones! Suzan and Zeke are a wonderful mom and son duo! This is an inspiring conversation with Joneses about how their Hollywood family works together in film business, and how they have been doing it since Zeke was very young. Suzan and Zeke Jones’ episode can also be found on YouTube channel: With Miska Podcast Episodes. https://youtu.be/qKacOG8YAqQ We talk about a wide range of topics, including Zeke's homeschooling, learning to play guitar after falling in love with Pink Floyd,...
Nov 01, 2022•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 36
Peter Bean! A wonderful conversation with filmmaker Peter Bean, who is a good friend of mine. Peter’s episode can also be found on YouTube channel With Miska Podcast Episodes. https://youtu.be/17uwxMSbgBo We lived in the same house in North Hollywood 2005-2006. That was an exciting time for both of us. There was a group of people from Miami who moved to Los Angeles at the same time, and we all took our first steps in LA together. We have seen each other throughout the years, but this conversatio...
Oct 31, 2022•54 min•Ep. 35
Olli-Pekka Hiltunen! This episode is in Finnish. This is probably the most personal talk that I have had on this podcast. I have known Olli-Pekka for about 30 years, so we get deep into stuff about our past and present. Olli-Pekka’s episode can also be found on YouTube channel: With Miska Podcast Episodes. https://youtu.be/U1Yj3xB82tk Olli-Pekka is a brass band leader, music teacher, musician, and currently also an actor. He is not only acting, but also singing in the choir for Kuopio City Theat...
Oct 31, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 34
Toby Ganger! An excellent conversation with a rapper, investor, and former child actor! Toby's episode can also be found on YouTube channel: With Miska Podcast Episodes. https://youtu.be/0HJb75VX4MY I met Toby a couple of years ago at a mutual friend's place. We had a nice conversation, but it was a quick one. I got to know about the many things that he does, and has done, but not before recently I got more familiar with his music and work. He's not only an investor, but he's a rapper, and he ha...
Oct 28, 2022•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 33
Olli Keituri! This episode is in Finnish. A wonderful and a little bit different talk about doing podcasts, the differences between Finland and America, and electric motors! Olli’s episode can also be found on YouTube channel: With Miska Podcast Episodes. https://youtu.be/SF-834hI4ww Olli is a host of MeininkiPaja podcast, and he and I have mutual friends, but we hadn’t ever met before. Even though Olli mainly lives in Finland, he was visiting LA, and I took the opportunity to have him as a gues...
Oct 11, 2022•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 32
Tom Whalen! An exciting, rambling and nicely weird talk with stand-up comedian Tom Whalen. Tom’s episode can also be found on YouTube channel: With Miska Podcast Episodes. https://youtu.be/tNefG3sBx40 I met Tom on the stand-up comedy circuit in Los Angeles a few years ago. Tom has been at it for several years, and it was great to have him as a podcast guest! Tom tells how it is living in LA, and how the LA comedy scene is. We also go a little bit into politics. And like in all popular podcasts n...
Sep 09, 2022•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 31
Mike Cuenca! A conversation with a wonderful filmmaker Mike Cuenca, who was recommended to me by cinematographer Jessica Gallant, with whom we both have worked with. Jessica is currently shooting my feature film Reunion, which is getting done slowly but surely. Mike's episode can also be found on YouTube channel: With Miska Podcast Episodes. https://youtu.be/NTdVnJUzrp4 This is a wonderful, inspiring, and also a very down to earth conversation about the reality of making it happen in LA. Mike sh...
Aug 26, 2022•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 30
Marjo-Riikka Mäkelä! This episode is in Finnish. This is a wonderful and deep talk about being an acting teacher, coordinating love scenes, and saving wild animals! This can also be found on YouTube channel: With Miska Podcast Episodes. https://youtu.be/hbkQwmFDFqI I have known Marjo-Riikka for over 15 years, and she has helped me a lot in making Los Angeles my home. Even though Marjo-Riikka still lives in LA, she spends more time in Finland now, since she's also teaching at the University of th...
Aug 23, 2022•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 29
Wilhelmiina Lappi! This episode is in Finnish. Wilhelmiina is a 24-year-old Finnish actor who is currently studying at New York Film Academy in LA. This is a very interesting talk with Wilhelmiina who is in the beginning of her career! This can also be found on YouTube channel With Miska Podcast Episodes. https://youtu.be/rV7k5NxZSdU Wilhelmiina and I met at L.A. Finnish Center briefly, and I didn’t even know that she was in town. I was very happy that we are getting more Finnish actors to LA, s...
Aug 11, 2022•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 28
Kelton Jones (+ Suzan Jones) A wonderful and very educational talk with filmmaker and actor Kelton Jones. His producing partner and wife Suzan Jones also stops by at the end. This can also be found on YouTube channel: With Miska Podcast Episodes. https://youtu.be/R0zn8UCm3BY I met Kelton for the first time when we were working on a commercial together a couple of years ago. I remembered him being very kind and wise man, and I enjoyed spending the day with him. Since then we have reconnected via ...
Aug 02, 2022•1 hr 41 min•Ep. 27
Scott Blugrind! An exciting talk with a very unique and awesome Electric Guitar Comedian Scott Blugrind! This can also be found on YouTube channel: With Miska Podcast Episodes https://youtu.be/z7G8i8MGrCI I saw Scott for the first time when he was the warm-up comic on the reunion of Friends, and there he gave me his guitar pick. Our paths crossed again when he came to L.A. Finnish Center to see Ismo Leikola's stand-up gig which I hosted. Scott is originally from LA, and he has seen lots! We talk...
Jul 04, 2022•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 26
Sara Kay Godot! This my third video podcast, and this can also be found on YouTube channel: With Miska Podcast Episodes. https://youtu.be/cZKcrY901gQ I have known Sara for over 20 years! We went to the same theatre school in Miami, New World School of the Arts. When I started as a freshman she was already a sophomore. We watched all of each other’s college plays, and saw each other every day at school. At one point I was also her roommate for a couple of months. Later we lost touch for few years...
Jun 12, 2022•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 24
