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Tuesday Mar 09, 2010:
Sneak Previews Of Future Podcasts
Podcast 45 i out! On this week's podcast, we cover 100 years of
Faroese music in 100 seconds and check in on Anna Nygaard's progress on
X-Factor. We also put out a special call for submissions from our
Faroese listeners.
As always, the podcast is on iTunes, or you can download the file
directly here:
http://media.libsyn.com/media/faroepodcast/Podcast_45.mp3
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Wednesday Mar 03, 2010:
Row Row Row Your Boat
Podcast episode 44 is out! On this week's podcast, we learn a little
about Faroese rowing _ the national sport, check in on Anna Nygaard's
progress on Denmark's X-Factor, and contemplate the view from Tinganes.
Guest: Petur í Gong
You can listen on iTunes or download the file directly here:
http://media.libsyn.com/media/faroepodcast/Podcast_44.mp3
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Tuesday Feb 23, 2010:
Two Faroese Musicians To South by Southwest Festival in Austin, US
Podcast Episode 43 is out! There's not really any dancing in
this podcast, but there is a lot of singing. The Podcast checks in with
Høgni and Guðrið Hansdóttir, who are both playing at this year's South
by Southwest music festival in Austin, Texas. And we'll also see how
Anna Nygaard is doing on Denmark's X Factor.
Guests: Høgni Lisberg (www.hogni.com or
www.myspace.com/hognilisberg)
Guðrið Hansdóttir (www.myspace.com/gudridhansdottir
)
As always, you can listen using iTunes or listen here:
http://media.libsyn.com/media/faroepodcast/Podcast_43.mp3
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Tuesday Feb 16, 2010:
Threes Anna - Dutch Writer and Film Director in the Faroes
In Podcast 42, Matthew Workman talks with Threes Anna. She's a Dutch
author and director and she's spent the past month in the Faroes doing
research for a new novel. The Podcast also check in on Anna Nygaard's
progress on X-Factor and visits yet another village that just could be
the most beautiful in the Faroes. You can read Threes Anna's bio here:
http://www.threesanna.com/threes-anna
Guest: Threes Anna (www.threesanna.com)
As always, you can listen on iTunes or download the Podcast directly
here:
http://media.libsyn.com/media/faroepodcast/Podcast_42.mp3
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Feb 09, 2010:
The Faroe Adventure Of A Football Fan - II
Episode 41 is out! In the last episode Matthew
Workman interviewed Manchester City football team's
fan Dave Scally who became a celebrity in the Faroe
Islands after his intrepid North Atlantic pilgrimage.
Podcast 41 is featuring more with David Scally. The
Podcast also brings news about the current Faroese
participations in song contests outside the Faroes.
Guest: Dave Scally
Listen to Episode 41:
http://media.libsyn.com/media/faroepodcast/Podcast_41.mp3
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Feb 02, 2010:
The Faroe Adventure Of A Football Fan
Episode 40 is out! Manchester City football team's fan Dave Scally
became a celebrity in the Faroe Islands after his intrepid North
Atlantic pilgrimage to watch his team in the remote destination ended in
a medical emergency. The self-employed gardener was one of a dozen
Manchester City fans who embarked on a mammoth journey in the summer
2008 to the remote islands for the Uefa Cup qualifying match against EB
Streymur at the beginning.
Guest: Dave Scally
Listen to:
Episode 40:
http://media.libsyn.com/media/faroepodcast/Podcast_40.mp3
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Jan 26, 2010:
Interview 2 with Magni Arge, CEO of Atlantic Airways
The Faroe Islands Podcast has now existed for one year! Happy
Birthday!
On this week's podcast, Matthew Workman finishes his
conversation with Magni Arge, the CEO of Atlantic Airways. The Podcast
also checks in on a Faroese singer's progress on X Factor, and takes a
fond look back at the last year.
Guest: Magni Arge (www.atlantic.fo)
LINKS:
G!
Festival announces lineup
Faroese sweater from Danish TV series
Aerial photos of the Faroes on the Atlantic Airways website
Listen to:
Episode 39:
http://media.libsyn.com/media/faroepodcast/Podcast_39.mp3
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Photo: Ólavur Frederiksen -
www.faroephoto.com.
This is a view you might see out your window when approaching the Vágar
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Jan 19, 2010:
Interview 1 with Magni Arge, CEO of Atlantic Airways
This week, Matthew Workman speaks with Magni Arge, the CEO of Atlantic
Airways, the only airline that operates out of the Faroe Islands. Listen
also to the sound of a walk through an almost-abandoned village.
Guest: Magni Arge (www.atlantic.fo)
Listen to:
Episode 38:
http://media.libsyn.com/media/faroepodcast/Podcast_38.mp3
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Jan 12, 2010:
Interview and live music (!) with Stanley Samuelsen, Faroese Musician
This special edition of the podcast features music and talk with
Faroese musician and composer Stanley Samuelsen. Stanley recorded
exclusive live versions of some of his songs for this podcast. This
one's not to be missed.
Guest: Stanley Samuelsen (www.myspace.com/stanleysamuelsen)
Listen to:
Episode 37:
http://media.libsyn.com/media/faroepodcast/Podcast_37.mp3
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Jan 05, 2010:
Radio In The Faroe Islands
This week, Matthew Workman talks to Heri Simonsen about radio in the
Faroe Islands. Heri works at the Faroese Radio Station Rás 2 (Channel
2). Listen to Rás 2 live:
http://www.ras2.fo/program_show.php?iProgramID=906&Exists=1
The Podcast also visits Tjørnuvík.
Guest: Heri Simonsen
Listen to:
Episode 36:
http://media.libsyn.com/media/faroepodcast/Podcast_35.mp3
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Dec 25, 2009:
Christmas In The Faroes
While doing an interview for a future podcast
today, we ended up talking about Christmas on the Faroe Islands. So we'll
release that portion of the interview as its own little podcast, and the rest of
the interview will appear in a podcast early next year.
Guest: Heri Simonsen
Listen to:
Bonus episode 35: http://media.libsyn.com/media/faroepodcast/Christmas_bonus.mp3
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Thomas Koba |
Dec 22, 2009:
It's All About the Advertising
On this podcast, we talk to the president of
Kovboy Film and ask him about advertising on the Faroe Islands and a series of
short films he's producing. We also preview some new music from a member of the
podcast team ( http://www.fljod.com ) and
take a trip to the spiritual capital of the Faroes. Kovboy Films portfolio:
http://www.kovboyfilm.com
Kovboy's
Short Films on YouTube:
www.youtube.com/kovboyfilm
Guest: Thomas Koba (
http://www.thomaskoba.com )
Listen to:
Episode 34:
http://media.libsyn.com/media/faroepodcast/Podcast_34.mp3
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Eyðun Nolsøe |
Dec 08, 2009:
The Summer Festival In Klaksvík
This time out, the podcast wraps up the scene at the Summer Festival in Klaksvik.
Producer Tollak Hansen speaks with Páll Finnur Páll and Frændur about being
musicians on the Faroes and why both bands chose to write only in Faroese.
Guests: Finnur Jensen (
http://www.myspace.com/pallfinnurpall )
Eyðun Nolsøe (
http://www.myspace.com/fraendur )
Listen to:
Episode 33:
http://media.libsyn.com/media/faroepodcast/Podcast_33.mp3
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Nov 23, 2009:
Reknown American Composer Worked With Faroese Musicians For 20 Years
On this podcast, Matthew Workman speaks with Edgar Struble, an American musician and composer
who has been producing Faroese country acts for 20 years. We also drive across a
bridge alleged to span the Atlantic Ocean. Live image of bridge "Across the
Atlantic":
http://www.portal.fo/cam/webcam.php?kamera=120
Guest: Edgar Struble (
http://www.edgarstruble.net )
Listen to:
Episode 32:
http://media.libsyn.com/media/faroepodcast/Podcast_32.mp3
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Nov 09, 2009:
A Family Reunion In The Faroes
"It's crisp and clean..." We're at it again, with news, and an interview, where
we talk to an American, going to a family reunion on the Faroe Islands.
At the end, we go on a boat, and visit some amazing bird-cliffs.
Guest: Jim Weisbecker
Listen to:
Episode 31:
http://media.libsyn.com/media/faroepodcast/Podcast_31.mp3
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Oct 26, 2009:
Filmmaking Culture In The Faroe Islands
The Podcast goes to the movies again. This week, we discuss attempts to develop
a filmmaking culture in the Faroe Islands. We talk about a
filmmaking workshop that takes place each summer in Torshavn.
Guest: Martin N. Simonsen
Listen to:
Episode 30:
http://media.libsyn.com/media/faroepodcast/Podcast_30.mp3
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Oct 12, 2009:
Live Music Performance By Marius
This week, we devote our entire podcast to a live performance and conversation
with Marius. Hear songs from his upcoming album and listen to
him talk about his new sound and why he was away from the Faroese music scene.
Guest: Hans Marius Ziska and his band
(http://www.myspace.com/mariusband)
Listen to:
Episode 29:
http://media.libsyn.com/media/faroepodcast/Podcast_29.mp3
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Sep 28, 2009:
The Whaling Edition
This week we discuss whaling on the Faroe Islands. We talk
to an American researcher who is studying whaling cultures and
to a Faroese doctor who says whale meat is no longer safe to eat,
Dr. Pál Weihe. He appeared on an episode of Frontline/World in 2007. The story
does a good job explaining the issues surrounding Faroese whaling and pollution.
It's well worth checking out.
Frontline Story on Faroese Whaling:
http://www.pbs.org/frontlineworld/stories/faroe605/video_index.html
Guests: Dr. Pál Weihe and others
Listen to:
Episode 28:
http://media.libsyn.com/media/faroepodcast/Podcast_28.mp3
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Sep 21, 2009:
Featuring Faroese X-Factor Winner Linda Andrews
This week, we speak with Linda Andrews, the
Faroese singer who won the big prize on the Danish version of "X Factor."
We talk with Linda about her experiences on the show and how her life has been
after winning. Also, we visit the village of Gasadalur, one of the most pristine
and beautiful villages in the Faroes.
Guest: Linda Andrews, singer (www.myspace.com/misslindaandrews)
Listen to:
Episode 27:
http://media.libsyn.com/media/faroepodcast/Podcast_27.mp3
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Óli á Deild Olsen |
Sep 14, 2009:
Is
The Internet Changing Life In The Faroes?
This week we talk about the internet and how it has (or
hasn't) changed life on the Faroes with Óli Á Deild Olsen. We also take
a trip to Klaksvik and recap the big games from the Faroe Islands National Team.
If you want to see the website Olsen manages, you can find it here:
http://www.portal.fo
Guest: Óli á Deild Olsen
Listen to:
Episode 26:
http://media.libsyn.com/media/faroepodcast/Podcast_26.mp3
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Sep 03, 2009:
The Podcast Goes To The Movies ("Buzz Aldrin")
This week, we talk to the cast and crew working
on the "Buzz Aldrin" film that was shooting in the Faroes last month.
We interview Chad L. Coleman of "The Wire" and the director, and a Faroese actor
working on the film. We end the podcast by taking a stroll through the beautiful
village of Saksun.
Guests: Chad L. Coleman and others
Listen to:
Episode 25:
http://media.libsyn.com/media/faroepodcast/Podcast_25.mp3
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Aug 27, 2009:
To the G! Once More!
This week, it's part two of our visit to the G!
Festival. We talk to Teitur, Boys in a Band, and Anna Katrin of
Valravn.
Guests:
Anna Katrin from Valravn (
http://www.myspace.com/valravn
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Boys in a Band (
http://www.myspace.com/boysinaband )
Teitur (http://www.myspace.com/teitur
)
Listen to:
Episode 24:
http://media.libsyn.com/media/faroepodcast/Podcast_24.mp3
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Aug 21, 2009:
The Podcast Heads To The G! Festival
This week, the first in our two part series
on the G! Festival. We talk to Jens Thomsen of ORKA, B.A.B.Y. and
Heidrik (pictured above), who all performed at this year's festival. We also
listen to some music.
Guests:
ORKA (
http://www.myspace.com/orkaonline )
HEIÐRIK (
http://www.myspace.com/heidrik
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B.A.B.Y. (http://www.myspace.com/sexyelectrobaby
)
Listen to:
Episode 23:
http://media.libsyn.com/media/faroepodcast/Podcast_23.mp3
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Aug 12, 2009:
The Football (Soccer) Podcast.
This week, we take in a few soccer matches and
speak with National Team Coach Brian Kerr in advance of the
team's game against France.
Guest: Brian Kerr, Coach of the National Football Team
Listen to:
Episode 22:
http://media.libsyn.com/media/faroepodcast/Podcast_22.mp3
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Aug 06, 2009:
The Podcast Host
Matthew Workman on Rás 2
In anticipation of many special edition podcasts to
come, we present a radio interview with me (Workman) that aired
on Ras 2 in the Faroes.
Guest: Matthew Workman
Listen to:
Episode 21:
http://media.libsyn.com/media/faroepodcast/Podcast_21.mp3
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Jul 20, 2009:
Faroese Television Once Again
On this episode, we continue our conversation about Faroese television
and take another trip to the airport.
Guest: Ivan Niclasen
Listen to:
Episode 20:
http://media.libsyn.com/media/faroepodcast/Podcast_20.mp3
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Jul 14, 2009:
Faroese Television History
In this episode, we talk about Faroese television with Ivan
Niclasen, who heads up the documentary department at the Faroese Broadcast
Union. We'll also listen to the wildlife in Hoyvik.
Guest: Ivan Niclasen
Listen to:
Episode 19:
http://media.libsyn.com/media/faroepodcast/Podcast_19.mp3
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Jul 06, 2009:
Landslides In The Faroe Islands
In this episode, we'll talk about landslides, review the
performance of the Faroese team at the Island Games, and visit
a music festival in Suðuroy.
Guest:
Listen to:
Episode 18:
http://media.libsyn.com/media/faroepodcast/Podcast_18.mp3
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Jun 18, 2009:
A Comic Politician?
News, interview and sounds... It's all there, all the things you love. While
last week, Sjúrður Skaale was mainly talking about politics, he'll be
talking about comedy this time. A very good interview.
And we end with another soundbyte... this time from the ferry to Suðuroy,
Smyril. All this, made out of love, and sprinkled with sounds, which you can
listen to.
Guest: Sjúrður Skaale, comedian and politician
Listen to:
Episode 17:
http://media.libsyn.com/media/faroepodcast/Podcast_17.mp3
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Jun 11, 2009:
Independence Or Not...
This week around, it's all about football (soccer) in the news, as both, the
national team and the U21 have played. Then, we dive into the interview, with
Sjurdur Skaale, member of parliament, for example tells us why, he
thinks the Faroe Islands are better off, as an independent country. We
then take a stroll through the Faroese Art Gallery. At last, we end with a very
special message.
Guest: Sjúrður Skaale, politician and comedian
Listen to:
Episode 16:
http://media.libsyn.com/media/faroepodcast/Podcast_16.mp3
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Jun 02, 2009:
How To Make Oil Business Without Oil
In this edition, we start of with some news. Then we head over to a very
interesting interview, with Ólavur Ellefsen, who is the CEO of Simprentis.
A company, which has made an oil simulator, used worldwide.
Then, yours truly, has an interview with Kevin Skau, about, why he and 3
others, decided to come to the Faroe Islands for vacation. We end this
podcast, by traveling around the Faroe Islands with Norðlýsið, which is an
antique sailboat.
Guest: Ólavur Ellefsen and Kevin Skau
Listen to:
Episode 15:
http://media.libsyn.com/media/faroepodcast/Podcast_15.mp3
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May 22, 2009:
Special edition! - An Interview With The Prime Minister
As ever so often, we're
starting of with some news. Then the Prime Minister of the Faroe
Islands, Kaj Leo Johannesen gives us an interview. At the end of this
edition, we're heading to Vestmanna, to hear some sounds and info about the
village.
Guest: Kaj Leo Johannesen, Prime Minister
Listen to:
Episode 14:
http://media.libsyn.com/media/faroepodcast/Podcast_14.mp3
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May 14, 2009:
Cruising To The Faroes
The Lucky One. In this episode, we hear some music from this Summer's G!
Festival, speak with a woman who paid a brief visit to the Faroes,
and eat some fast food.
Guest: Phyllis Joy
Listen to:
Episode 13:
http://media.libsyn.com/media/faroepodcast/Podcast_13.mp3
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Apr 18, 2009:
The Fear of God Podcast
In episode 12, we discuss the state of religion on the Faroes with
Arni Zachariassen, a theology student studying at Aberdeen University.
Guest: Arni Zachariassen (www.dialogos.fo)
You
can subscribe to his podcast here:
http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=304087882
Listen to:
Episode12:
http://media.libsyn.com/media/faroepodcast/Podcast_12.mp3
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Apr 10, 2009:
Faroese Woman In USA
Back to Portland. This week we travel to Portland for the monthly
meeting of the Scandinavian Heritage Foundation and speak to Rakul
Ketels about growing up on the Faroe Islands.
Guest: Rakul Ketel, Faroese women in Portland,
US
Listen to:
Episode 11:
http://media.libsyn.com/media/faroepodcast/podcast_11.mp3
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Mar 31, 2009:
The New York Times In The Faroe Islands
In these two episodes, we speak with journalist Stephen Metcalf about
a piece he wrote about the Faroes for the New York Times. We also recap
last weekend's X Factor final and take a walk in the rain in Tollak's
home village. If you haven't read Metcalf's piece, it is one of the best
pieces of writing I've seen about the Faroe Islands and is really worth
your attention. Also, check out the video in the left hand column. (In
the podcast, we say it's in the right hand column, but it's too late to
go back now.)
Guest: Stephen Metcalf, New York Times journalist
You can read Stephen Metcalf's article on the Faroe Islands here:
http://travel.nytimes.com/2007/03/25/travel/tmagazine/03well.faroes.t.html?pagewanted=1
Listen to:
Episode 9:
http://media.libsyn.com/media/faroepodcast/Podcast_9.mp3
And to:
Episode 10:
http://media.libsyn.com/media/faroepodcast/Podcast_10.mp3
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Mar 23, 2009:
Faroese Metal Band Týr In USA
In this special edition of the podcast, we travel to Portland, Oregon to
talk with the leader of Faroese metal band Týr. We also ask some people
in line what they know about the Faroes, and take a drive to the bottom of the
ocean.
Guest: Heri Joensen, Týr
(www.tyr.net or
www.myspace.com/tyr1)
Listen to:
Episode 8:
http://media.libsyn.com/media/faroepodcast/podcast_8.mp3
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Mar 18, 2009:
Remainder Of Jenny's Interview
In this mini-podcast, we hear the remainder of Jenny's interview,
get an update on a Danish reality program, and get a preview of next week's
special podcast.
Guest: Jennifer Henke
(www.jenniferhenke.com)
Listen to:
Episode 7:
http://media.libsyn.com/media/faroepodcast/Podcast_7.mp3
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Mar 10, 2009:
Pendling Between USA And The Faroe Islands
In episode six, we speak with an American woman who splits her time
between San Francisco and the Faroes. We also meet a Faroese
musician who won the right to play at South by Southwest in Austin. And
we take a stroll among the trees (what few there are) in Torshavn.
Guests:
Jennifer Henke (www.jenniferhenke.com)
Høgni Lisberg (www.hogni.com or
www.myspace.com/hognilisberg)
Listen to:
Episode 6:
http://media.libsyn.com/media/faroepodcast/Podcast_6.mp3
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Mar 02, 2009:
The Faroese Music Scene
In this episode, we hear about the Faroese music scene, learn
about a pivotal moment in Faroese history, and listen to the
Law Thing.
Guests:
Jón Tyril, Founder of the G! Festival (www.gfestival.com)
Hans Andrias Sølvará, Faroese Historian
Listen to:
Episode 5:
http://media.libsyn.com/media/faroepodcast/Podcast_5.mp3
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Feb 19, 2009:
History Of Faroese Politics
In episode four, we get a lesson in the history of Faroese politics,
learn about a TV series being shot in the Faroes, and take a
trip to the airport.
Guest: Hans Andrias Sølvará, Faroese Historian
Listen to:
Episode 4:
http://media.libsyn.com/media/faroepodcast/Podcast_4.mp3
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Feb 11, 2009:
How To Attract Tourists
In this episode, we learn about the upcoming G! Festival, talk to the
woman responsible for attracting tourists to the Faroe Islands, and
stand in the center of Torshavn.
Guest: Elin Brimheim Heinesen, Managing Director Of SamVit, the
Faroese Tourism and Trade Council
Listen to:
Episode 3:
http://media.libsyn.com/media/faroepodcast/podcast_3.mp3
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Feb 03, 2009:
Common Myths About The Faroe Islands
In the second edition of the podcast, we debunk some common myths about
the Faroe Islands, take a walk through the mall, and try once more to
pronounce the word "Torshavn."
Guest: Michael Paul Reveal
Listen to:
Episode 2:
http://media.libsyn.com/media/faroepodcast/Podcast_2.mp3
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Jan 25, 2009:
The First Edition Of The Faroe Islands Podcast
In this first edition of the Faroe Islands Podcast, we hear a little news about
the Faroes, get some background on the islands, and hear a
field recording taken in Torshavn. That, and the host mispronounces some Faroese
words.
Listen to:
Episode 1:
http://media.libsyn.com/media/faroepodcast/podcast_1.mp3
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Listen to the Faroe Islands Podcast and get updated about what
happens in the Faroes. Every week there is a new
episode with news and interviews - and it's in English, so you can actually understand it! In every
episode a sound bite from the Faroes can be heard also. American journalist Matthew Workman from Oregon is a dedicated Faroe
enthusiast and the host of the podcast. Other members of the Podcast Team are
Tollakkur Hansen, producer, Elin Brimheim Heinesen and Michael Paul
Reveal.
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