Suomi–Finland Podcast

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**We're currently producing no more episodes, thank you all for tuning in! Welcome to an audio journey through all things Finnish and Finnish American! This Suomi–Finland Podcast was launched in honor of the centennial of Finland-U.S. diplomatic relations, celebrated in May 2019. What began as a #FINUS100 project by the Embassy of Finland in Washington D.C.'s Communications team, was continued further with a couple of episodes, featuring one also from Finland's Consulate General in Los Angeles. #SuomiFinlandPodcast

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Tom of Finland 100 Years – Celebrating the Internationally Renowned Finnish Artist and Liberator

May 07 2020 31 mins  
Tom of Finland (born Touko Laaksonen, May 8th 1920 – November 7th 1991) has long been recognized as one of the 20th century’s great visual innovators. His erotic art assumes a key role in the art historical discourse, as well as occupying a place in every corner of the popular imagination. This episode celebrates the 100th anniversary since Tom’s birth and reflects on his imm

Winter War – Finnish and American Perspectives on the Past

Apr 14 2020 34 mins  
On March 13th, 2020, Finland commemorated the 80th Anniversary of the end of the Winter War. Why is the legacy of the Winter War so important to modern-day Finland? What were at the time Americans' perspectives on the War between Finland and the Soviet Union? Listen to learn more, and remember to check out further reading materials linked below. In late 2019, the Embassy of Finland

Love Letter to All Things Finnish American – FinnFest USA 2019 Detroit

Jan 31 2020 11 mins  
FinnFest USA is an annual festival full of great food, folk dances, seminars and culture, all celebrating the Finnish American diaspora. On this first episode of the 2020, Suomi-Finland Podcast gives you small samples of the festival atmosphere from Detroit. You'll also learn more about a Finnish American musician called Steve Solkela, who shares his thoughts on his heritage. FinnF

ISMO – Conversation about Comedy with the Funniest Finn in America | Suomi–Finland Podcast

Nov 01 2019 26 mins  
How to be professionally funny in another language? How does it feel to start building your career from scratch in the US, when you’ve already made it in your own country in Europe? Ismo Leikola, a Finnish stand-up comedian is doing it all, building a successful career in comedy in the US. Ismo and Embassy of Finland’s Communications Coordinator, avid comedy fan Satu Järveläi

Finnish “Floorball Evangelist” Introduces Texans to Nordic Sport

Sep 30 2019 17 mins  
Jukka Kotti, a Texan Finn, is an avid advocate for an indoor team sport called floorball. He describes the game as “gentleman hockey, without the violence” and speaks to people about it everywhere in North Texas – even in the cashier’s line of a grocery store. Listen to the podcast to find out how hundreds of thousands of kids have gotten a taste of the game with the help o

Finnish and American Diplomat In Epicenter of World Events

Jul 31 2019 17 mins  
Two experienced diplomats, one from Finland and the other from the United States share their memories of important moments in the Finnish – U.S. diplomatic relations' history. These two diplomats have witnessed global events from up close, and shared their knowledge in countless occasions for the public. Interviewees: Mr. James Ford Cooper worked at the U.S. Embassy in Helsinki d

Finn Spark (Kipinä-Kerho) - 70 Years Of Doing Good | Suomi–Finland Podcast

Jun 28 2019 13 mins  
Did you know that the first baby incubator, keskoskaappi, in Finland was made possible thanks to the funds raised by a Finnish American ladies association? On our 3rd episode of the Suomi–Finland Podcast, you’ll get an in-depth look into this now 70-year old Finnish American charity, called Finn Spark (Kipinä-Kerho). "The mission of Finn Spark, Inc. (Kipinä-Kerho) is to engag

Learning About Finnish American Treasures | Suomi–Finland Podcast

May 23 2019 18 mins  
The Library of Congress has a great collection of Finnish items, everything from antique maps to modern and historical books, songs, newspapers and beyond. Reference Specialist Ms. Taru Spiegel helps all Finland enthusiasts to find what they need from the archives. In this episode of Suomi–Finland Podcast, we'll take a brief look at what stories some of these materials reveal to