Podcast 121: Christmas With Stanley Samuelsen

Torshavn Christmas in Faroe Islands
This week, a little something special. We talk with Stanley Samuelsen about his memories of Christmas as a child in the Faroe Islands. Then he sings us a Faroese Christmas song. The show is only about 10 minutes long, but it packs a lot of holiday joy into a small space.

As always, you can listen on iTunes, or on our media player above, or you can download the show directly here:

http://traffic.libsyn.com/faroepodcast/Podcast_121.mp3

Also, Stanley did a great performance for us in 2010 that is well worth hearing, you can find it here:

http://traffic.libsyn.com/faroepodcast/Podcast_37.mp3

Still not enough for you? You're in luck. Check out these links to hear more of Stanley's music and get a copy of his new live CD:

www.stanleysamuelsen.dk

www.myspace.com/stanleysamuelsen

www.reverbnation.com/stanleysamuelsen

www.trioacoustica.com

www.myspace.com/trioacoustica

www.myspace.com/sidemendk

Cd's you can purchase from www.tutl.com

Podcast 120: Politics, Murder, and Weather

This week, we talk with our good friend Birgir Kruse (pictured above) about three big news stories that have made headlines in the Faroes over the past month: the parliamentary elections, a major hurricane hitting the islands, and the first homicide in the Faroe Islands in 25 years.

As always, you can listen on iTunes, on our media player above, or you can download the show directly here:

http://traffic.libsyn.com/faroepodcast/Podcast_120.mp3

This show is a long one, so pack a lunch and dig in.

Podcast 119: Americans Off The Hook

This week, we talk to an American (pictured, below) and visit a hook (pictured, above).

The American is James McGrath. He's a freelance writer and a student living in Connecticut. He's visited the Faroes several times, and he's shared some of his impressions with our good friend Heri Simonsen.

The hook is a work of public art in Klaksvik that was actually the source of some controversy last year. Could this giant hook be a menace to public safety? Listen and find out.

As always, you can listen on iTunes, on our media player above, or you can download the show directly here:

http://traffic.libsyn.com/faroepodcast/Podcast_119.mp3

NOTE: In this week's show, we promised to upload some of James's articles. We're experiencing some technical difficulties with that, but we'll have that material posted in this space soon.

Podcast 118: Groundhopping 2: Electric Boogaloo

This week, part two of our conversation with Graham Yapp. He's the charming English groundhopper who traveled to the Faroes last spring. While we talked mostly about football (soccer) last time, this week we'll talk more about the Faroese people, and the joy of doing nothing.

Then we sit and do nothing (noticing a trend?) on a peninsula just south of Strendur (pictured above). We'll also cover several news items including the hurricane that hit the Faroe Islands last week, and the ongoing homicide investigation.

As always, you can listen on iTunes, on our media player above, or you can download the show directly here:

http://traffic.libsyn.com/faroepodcast/Podcast_118.mp3

Podcast 117: Groundhopping

This week, we talk to Graham Yapp. He's an English groundhopper who visited the Faroe Islands last spring with the intent of visiting as many football (soccer) grounds as he could in two weeks. He sometimes used unique methods to chose what match he'd see next (see above video).

We catch up with Yapp and learn what brought him to the Faroes and what exactly is groundhopping.

As always, you can listen on iTunes, on the media player above, or you can download the show directly here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/faroepodcast/Podcast_117.mp3

Also, you can read Graham's account of his travels and the matches he saw at:

http://modushopperrandom.blogspot.com/2011/04/another-northern-league-day.html

Podcast 117: Groundhopping

This week, we talk to Graham Yapp. He's an English groundhopper who visited the Faroe Islands last spring with the intent of visiting as many football (soccer) grounds as he could in two weeks. He sometimes used unique methods to chose what match he'd see next (see above video).

We catch up with Yapp and learn what brought him to the Faroes and what exactly is groundhopping.

As always, you can listen on iTunes, on the media player above, or you can download the show directly here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/faroepodcast/Podcast_117.mp3

Also, you can read Graham's account of his travels and the matches he saw at:

http://modushopperrandom.blogspot.com/2011/04/another-northern-league-day.html

Podcast 116: A Good Walk, Ruined

This week, we visit the only golf course on the Faroe Islands. As you can see, it has spectacular views. It's also one of the oddest courses out there. Perhaps the only one where sheep are among the hazards to avoid while driving to the green.

As always, you can listen on iTunes, or on our media player above. Or you can download the show directly here:

http://traffic.libsyn.com/faroepodcast/Podcast_116.mp3

And here's a short video clip taken at the course...

Podcast 115: Politics, Music, and Death

This week, we take on all three subjects.

First, we'll recap last week's Faroese elections. Then we'll listen to some great music from Lyon. And finally, we'll go outside and walk around in traffic.

As always, you can listen on iTunes, on our media player above, or you can download the show right here:

http://traffic.libsyn.com/faroepodcast/Podcast_115.mp3

And if you're interested in learning more about a collaboration Lyon was involved with, you can check out the album here:

http://www.tutl.com/shop/index.php?productID=561

Podcast 113: Salmon and Spooky

On this week's show we talk about salmon. Farmed salmon from the Faroe Islands is becoming increasingly sought after by chefs in top kitchens in both US and UK. This week, we talk to the man responsible for marketing Faroese salmon to the rest of the world.

Also, we head back to the spooky tunnels north of Klaksvik to see if the ghosts will turn up for a second performance.

As always, you can listen on iTunes or on the media player at the top of the page. Or you can download the show directly here:

http://traffic.libsyn.com/faroepodcast/Podcast_113.mp3

And, if you want to hear the ghosts from the tunnel last year, here's the link to the 2010 Halloween podcast:

http://traffic.libsyn.com/faroepodcast/Podcast_70.mp3

And for the most brave among you, here's the raw audio from the 2010 tunnel recording:

http://traffic.libsyn.com/faroepodcast/Tunnel_spooky.WAV

Have fun. Also, pay attention because we're having a SECOND podcast this week where we'll talk about the Faroese elections this week.

Podcast 112: Kalsoy

This week, an extra-long show devoted entirely to the mysterious island of Kalsoy.

This rugged island is home to four small villages. We visit all of them as part of our quest to find someone who actually actually lives on the island. We end up spending some time with a 17-year-old Trollanes resident named Alfred (pictured above) and he shares with us some of the history of his village of only 16 people.

As always, you can listen on iTunes, on our media player above, or you can download the show directly here:

http://traffic.libsyn.com/faroepodcast/Podcast_112.mp3

And as promised, here's some video of me leaving Kalsoy on the ferry...

Podcast 111: Checking in With Shetland

This week, we talk to the tourism coordinator for Shetland (not pictured above). He was on the show last year, now he's back in the Faroes with a planeload of Shetlanders. Our good friend Heri Simonsen (also not pictured above) talks to Andy Stephen about tourism in Shetland, and about slowly improving links between the Faroes and their closest neighbors.

Then we (not pictured above) get a bite at City Burger in Torshavn (pictured above).

As always, you can listen on iTunes, on our media player above, or you can download the show directly here:

http://traffic.libsyn.com/faroepodcast/Podcast_111.mp3

Picture Book: Bonus Tracks!

As promised, here's some free and legal music from Picture Book!

http://files.me.com/dariodarnell/9qb9bq

Thanks to much to Dario from Picture Book for uploading these songs and allowing us to share them with all of you.

Podcast 110: The Picture Book Podcast

This week, an interview with Picture Book. They're a Liverpool-based trio with a Faroese lead singer.

They played their first gigs in the Faroe Islands this summer, and we caught up with them after their performance at the G! Festival.

As always, you can listen on iTunes, on our media player above, or you can download the show directly here:

http://traffic.libsyn.com/faroepodcast/Podcast_110.mp3

Note: We'll post the links to those Picture Book tracks here soon. Please check back.

Podcast 109: G! Festival 2011, Part 2. Budam, Hogni, and Marius

This week, more from this summer's G! Festival. We'll here some live music from Marius and Hogni, then and interview and performance from Budam (pictured above).

Marius and Hogni will be familiar to longtime listeners of the show, but this is Budam's first appearance on this podcast. He makes music that he calls "dramatic folk rock influenced by jazz... and things". You really just need to hear it. And you're in luck. This show contains a full song recorded during a private performance in July, and a little from Budam's live set at the G! Festival last July.

Also, if you scroll down to the previous post, we've got a bonus track from that performance.

As for the podcast itself, you can listen on iTunes, on our media player above, or download the show directly here:

http://traffic.libsyn.com/faroepodcast/Podcast_109.mp3

Budam Bonus Batter

We'll be posting this week's podcast within the next 24 hours or so, but here's a little something to get you into the mood. The show will recap more highlights of the G! Festival, and feature an extended interview with Budam.

Last July, Budam gave a short, impromptu performance for a small group of international journalists. We feature one song on the podcast, but there's a second song seemed "too hot for the podcast" that we'll offer as a download here.

We're not joking about that designation, however. While the song doesn't contain any explicit language, it's overtly sexual in a way that may not be appropriate for small children... or people who just don't like songs on that subject.

With that in mind, here's a little Budam unplugged:

http://traffic.libsyn.com/faroepodcast/Budam_private.mp3

Podcast 108: G! Festival 2011, Part 1

This week, the first of our shows featuring sounds and stories from this year's G! Festival.

We start with a wrap of the acts that performed on Thursday. We've got live sound from Mirror Men, Sic, Movits! (video above... sorry about the sub-par audio), and Hamferd. And we've even got some HD video of their performances. Just scroll to the end of this post.

As always, you can listen on iTunes, on our media player above, or download the show directly here:

http://traffic.libsyn.com/faroepodcast/Podcast_108.mp3

And now, enjoy the majesty of handheld video taken at the G! Festival:

Here's Mirror Men, the very first acts to take the stage this year:

Next up, Sic:


And finally, the doom metal stylings of Hamferd:

Podcast 107: Wales, Faroes, and FIFA. A Tale of Two Rankings

This week, we talk with Jakup Hansen. He's the Political Science student who discovered and publicized an error in the FIFA rankings that put the Faroe Islands National Team over Wales.

Then we beg you to vote for us.

As always, you can listen on our media player above, on iTunes, or you download the show at this address:

http://traffic.libsyn.com/faroepodcast/Podcast_107.mp3

Voting Tutorial

Hello, all! We're up for a European Podcast Award, and we need your help. Basically, we need you to vote for us. But since the voting site is in Danish, we understand that could cause some problems for many of our listeners. With that in mind, here's the easiest way to vote for what I'm sure is your favorite podcast ever:

First go to:

http://www.european-podcast-award.eu/dk/start/vote-and-win/non-profit/type/player/uid/2780/podid/2780.html

From there, click on "vote." So far it's all pretty straightforward, but then it gets a little more confusing if you don't know Danish.

The next page has two sets of stars, the top one is for design, and the lower one is for content. Click as many stars as you wish (might we suggest five?) and then click on the small button below that says "Stem og vind!"

Once you've done that, you're good to go. There will be a field on the next page asking for an email address, but you don't have to use it.

You're only allowed to vote once from each IP address, so don't need to come back again and again.

Thanks for your support. Now let's go get us some awards!

Podcast 106: World Cup Super Preview

Why a super preview? Because qualifying play doesn't start for another year, that's why.

But nevertheless, the draw for the qualifying matches for the 2014 World Cup in Brazil took place last month, and we are duty-bound to look into it. The Faroe Islands National Team (out-of-date photo above) is in group "C", and they've got some stiff competition.

So sort this all out, we've got our International Football Correspondent David Scally in. He'll help us handicap Group C, and pick a team that the Faroes just might upset.

Then we'll visit the "nice" neighborhood in Torshavn and explore just what "nice" means.

As always, you can listen on iTunes or on our media player at the top of the page. Or you can download the show directly here:

http://traffic.libsyn.com/faroepodcast/Podcast_106.mp3

Also, if you want to hear our initial interview with Scally where he tells the story of his wild trip to the Faroe Islands in 2008, just scroll down this page and look for the entry just below this one.

Bonus Brew: David Scally

Our guest this week on the radio show and podcast is David Scally. We're going to be talking about the World Cup draw, but it's worth revisiting how the lovely and talented Mr. Scally came to our attention.

Scally had a wild adventure while attempting to travel to the Faroes to see his beloved Manchester City take on EB/Streymur. It involved a fishing trawler, an emergency flight, and a trip to the hospital. In the process, Scally landed on the front pages of newspapers in both the Faroes and the UK.

So prepare for Scally's return to the Faroes by listening to his previous appearances on the podcast, as he shared his amazing story...

Part 1:

http://media.libsyn.com/media/faroepodcast/Podcast_40.mp3

Part 2:

http://media.libsyn.com/media/faroepodcast/Podcast_41.mp3

Podcast 105: The Faroe Islands Rap

On this week's show, we talk to Danny Robins. He's a British comedian and journalist who wrote and performed the Faroe Islands Rap (see above). We'll talk to him about the song, and his quest to become famous in the Faroes in just seven days.

Then we'll visit a very lonely traffic light (see below).

As always, you can listen on iTunes, on our media player above, or download the show directly here:

http://traffic.libsyn.com/faroepodcast/Podcast_105.mp3

Huge photo gallery from the Faroe Islands.

These photos are all shot by our Faroese producer, Tollakkur Hansen, and are hosted on Facebook. But, even if you don't have a Facebook account, you can view the photos, by pressing the link below.

PRESS THIS LINK

Podcast 104: LGBT on the Faroes

This week, we talk to Eiler Fagraklett (pictured above). He's on the board of LGBT Faroe Islands. We'll talk about he state of LGBT rights in the Faroes, and about the new ad campaign (also pictured above) where members of the LGBT community essentially out themselves.

Then we travel to an old Faroese village where the ferry no longer stops, but that hasn't kept it from being a thriving village.

As always, you can listen on iTunes or on our audio player above. Or you can download the show directly here:

http://traffic.libsyn.com/faroepodcast/Podcast_104.mp3

The reactions of a 5 year old kid.

The Faroe Islands Podcast, feels obligated to tell the story of this little 5 year old kid, from Skopun, Sandoy, and his reaction to the horrific actions in Norway.

The family says: "Our son, Ísak, 5 year old, which is ½ norwegian, has understood that something terrible has happened in Norway, in these last few days. He surprised us last night, after he'd been playing outside, he called us out, to witness a memorial site, which he himeself, without encouragement, had built."

Ísak told the family: "This memorial, is for all of those who are crying in Norway, because an evil man has shot Norway. Later he said, that when they see this memorial, they will know that Jesus is comforting them."

source: http://aktuelt.fo/grein/minnisvardi_fyri_oll_tey_sum_grata_i_norra

Podcast 102: G! Fest Preview

This week, we talk to the G! Festival's organizer about this year's lineup and acts to watch for. As always, you can listen on iTunes, on the media player above, or you can download the show directly here:

http://traffic.libsyn.com/faroepodcast/Podcast_102.mp3

Now it's off to cover the G! Festival in Gota, which starts in just a few hours. We'll have full coverage in the weeks to come.

Faroe Islands Rap

Our good friend Danny Robins is on a mission. He's got a week to be famous in the Faroe Islands. So he's made a quite good music video and is trying to get 48,819 views on YouTube, one for every person in the Faroes.

We at the Faroe Islands Podcast wholeheartedly support the lovely and talented Mr. Robins in his quest. So help him out by watching the video below and giving it a thumbs up on YouTube. And even if you don't care about helping Danny, you should watch anyway. It's quite funny.

Also, there's a URL associated with this video, you can go to: http://www.faroeislandsrap.com

Podcast 101: Looking Back at the 2010 G! Fest

In preparation for this year's journey to the Faroes, we take a look back at last year's G! Festival. The three-day event was almost derailed by a massive storm that damaged the campsite and washed away most of the beach at Gota.

Festival organizer Jon Tyril takes us through the events of that tense first day and explains how the festival ended on a high note.

As always, you can listen on iTunes, or on our media player. Or you can download the show directly here:

http://traffic.libsyn.com/faroepodcast/Podcast_101.mp3

Broadcast Bonus Batter

We're on Faroese Radio this morning, talking about that spooky sound recording we took in the tunnels north of Klaksvik. We promised listeners we'd re-post the unedited audio we recorded, and we're certainly people of our word, so here it is:

http://traffic.libsyn.com/faroepodcast/Tunnel_spooky.WAV

And for those of you not from the Faroe Islands who missed our creepy Halloween special last year, you can listen to it here:

http://traffic.libsyn.com/faroepodcast/Podcast_70.mp3

P.S. Boo.

Podcast 100!

Believe it or not, we've completed our 100th episode! On this special extended edition of the podcast, we look back at some of our favorite moments from the last 2 1/2 years, and talk to the first person who ever downloaded this show.

As always, you can listen on iTunes, on our media player at the top of this page, or you can download the show directly here:

http://traffic.libsyn.com/faroepodcast/Podcast_100.mp3

Pack a lunch. This show is more than 47 minutes long.

Also, watch this space. On the podcast we promise a whole series of links to interviews and performances connected to this week's show. We will post those links later today. For now, we're taking a well-earned nap.

Podcast 99: Going Posta

This week, we're all about the Faroese postal service, known as Posta. We'll talk to the director of marketing for Posta to learn about the history of mail delivery in the Faroes, and ask the most important question of all: is it possible to work in an industry obsessed with on-time delivery when you live in the Land of Maybe?

We're not giving away the answer, you'll just have to listen.

Then we'll sail along the west coast of Hestur and look at the bird cliffs.

As always you can listen on iTunes or on our media player, or you can download the show directly here:

http://traffic.libsyn.com/faroepodcast/Podcast_99.mp3

If you want to go back and listen to our earlier show with sound from the bird cliffs at Vestmanna, you can find that episode here:

http://media.libsyn.com/media/faroepodcast/Podcast_31.mp3

(Note: The giant mailbox above displays the old name and logo of the Faroese postal service... before they became "Posta." It's not really an official mailbox, but come on, we had to use it for this episode.)

Podcast 98: Economics 201

This week, part two of our conversation with our favorite Faroese economist. We'll talk about what the prospects are for the Faroese economy following a difficult 2010.

Then we head to a small village on Streymoy where the waterfalls (pictured above) appear to fall right out of the sky.

As always, you can listen on iTunes, on our media player above, or you can directly download the show right here:

http://traffic.libsyn.com/faroepodcast/Podcast_98.mp3

A few years ago a Danish filmmaker shot an experimental project in the village that's home to this week's sound recording. The film offers a 360 degree view of the area surrounding the village and gives a sense of just how stunning the place is:

http://www.evakoch.net/08/html/works/showwork.php?w=evergreen

Podcast 97: Economics 101

This week, we talk to a Faroese economist about the global financial crisis, and how it has effected life and business on the islands.

Then we listen to some music, from inside a sea cave (pictured above).

As always, you can listen on iTunes, on our media player, or you can download the show directly here:

http://traffic.libsyn.com/faroepodcast/Podcast_97.mp3

Podcast 96: The Longer and More Windy Road

This week, part two of our discussion of the Faroese road system. We'll talk about the possibility of any new tunnels being built, and how the roads have changed Faroese society.

Then we go to a small village (pictured above) and get a little loopy.

As always, you can listen on iTunes, on our media player above, or download the show directly here:

http://traffic.libsyn.com/faroepodcast/Podcast_96.mp3

Podcast 95: The Long and Winding Road

This week, we're talking to an anthropologist who literally wrote the book on the Faroese road system (pictured above). Also, we take a taxi in Torshavn, and hear what artists have been announced for G! Festival this summer.

As always, you can listen on iTunes, on our media player above, or download the show directly here:

http://traffic.libsyn.com/faroepodcast/Podcast_95.mp3

Podcast 94: Shetland + Orkney + Faroe

This week, we talk to Alistair Carmichael (not pictured above). He's the British MP for Orkney and Shetland. We talk about the shared history between the Faroes and his constituency and the relationship between the various islands.

Then we'll visit a village, and talk to the lambs (pictured above).

As always, you can listen on our media player above, on iTunes, or you can download the show directly here:

http://traffic.libsyn.com/faroepodcast/Podcast_94.mp3

Podcast 93: This Just In

This week, we feature an assortment of radio interviews recently aired on Ras 2. And we even have a little comedy, too.

As always, you can listen on our media player above, or on iTunes, or download the show directly here: http://traffic.libsyn.com/faroepodcast/Podcast_93.mp3

Podcast 92: The Sixth Census

Actually, it's the second census in about 35 years, but that doesn't have the same ring to it.

As you may have guessed, this week we have part two of our conversation with Heini Hatun, the man coordinating this year's census on the Faroe Islands. We'll talk about population trends on the Faroe Islands, how the country is changing. Then we'll duck into the oldest bookstore in the Faroes (pictured above).

As always, you can listen on iTunes, on the media player above, or download the show directly here:

http://traffic.libsyn.com/faroepodcast/Podcast_92.mp3

Podcast 91: Census Working Overtime

This year, the Faroe Islands will conduct a census for the first time in nearly 35 years, and on this week's show we'll talk to the man in charge. Also, we head out to what's easily the deepest beach in the Faroes (pictured above). It's on Suduroy, and it's mighty windy.

As always, you can listen on iTunes, or on our audio player above. Or you can download the show directly here:

http://traffic.libsyn.com/faroepodcast/Podcast_91.mp3

This week, we're recommending people go onto Facebook and become fans with our good friend Marius. He did a special musical performance on the podcast in 2009, and has just started a Facebook page. We heartily advise all our listeners to check out his page, and "like" it. And who knows, he just might be coming to a club near you this August or September (offer open to US residents only).

The link to Marius' page:

http://www.facebook.com/mariusband

Podcast 90: A Day At The Races

This week, we head out to the village of Sørvágur to watch some traditional Faroese rowing, and maybe, learn a little something about life. Well maybe not. But we do see some rowing.

As always, you can listen on iTunes, on our media player above, or you can download us directly here:

http://traffic.libsyn.com/faroepodcast/Podcast_90.mp3

Podcast 89: Have You Seen This Sweater?

This week, we talk to Guðrun Rógvadóttir about Faroese sweaters and Danish crime dramas. Specifically, how one popular Danish crime drama made one Faroese sweater (pictured above) famous.

Then we'll eat out at one of Torshavn's most popular restaurants.

As always, you can listen on iTunes, or on our media player above. Or you can download the show directly here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/faroepodcast/Podcast_89.mp3

Some links of interest from this week's show:

Guðrun & Guðrun
www.gudrungudrun.com

The American version of The Killing
http://www.amctv.com/originals/the-killing/about/

Hvonn
http://www.hvonn.fo/default.asp?menu=31

Bonus Batter

On this week's show, we talk to one of the founders of Faroese sweater-makers Gudrun & Gudrun.

We've got a great interview about the company, the importance of Faroese sweaters throughout history, and how the company has gained international fame through a Danish crime drama.

Here's a short segment of the interview that didn't make the show. In it, Guðrun Rógvadóttir talks about the design aesthetic at Gudrun & Gudrun and the sweater that made them famous.

http://traffic.libsyn.com/faroepodcast/Gudrun_bonus.wav

(Note: This interview was conducted before the earthquake and tsunami in Japan)

Podcast 88: The Rigors of the Road

This week, we deviate from for format a little bit to bring you our travel diary from last July's trip the Faroes. It's a tale of sleep deprivation (see photo above) and the insanity that comes from spending too much time in an airport.

So strap on your headphones and take a journey across the Atlantic using only your iPod.

As always, you can listen on our media player above, download us on iTunes, or get the show directly here:

http://traffic.libsyn.com/faroepodcast/Podcast_88.mp3

Also, we make reference to a sign at a restaurant in Iceland. Here it is:

Podcast 87: Life in the Sort-Of Big City

On this week's show, we continue our conversation with Agnes Mortensen, who is pursuing a PhD in New Hampshire. We talk about the adjustments she had to make to live in the big city. Well, not exactly the big city, but larger than you'd tend to find in the Faroes.

Then we head out to the beach at Gota, even though the G! Festival isn't on.

As always, you can listen to our show on our media player above, on iTunes, or download us directly here:

http://traffic.libsyn.com/faroepodcast/Podcast_87.mp3

Podcast 86: Faroese in New Hampshire

This week, we talk to Agnes Mortensen, a Faroese woman studying at the University of New Hampshire. We talk about the differences between America and the Faroe Islands (yes, some differences do exist) and how a woman a small country copes with living in somewhat small American town. Then we sit on a windy hillside in Argir (pictured above).

As always, you can listen on iTunes, on our audio player above, or download the show directly here:

http://traffic.libsyn.com/faroepodcast/Podcast_86.mp3

Podcast 85: The Environment

This week, we talk to Janus Hansen about the Faroese landscape and environment and attempt to answer the following question: are those windswept valleys really supposed to be treeless?

Then we travel to a windy football pitch on Suduroy (pictured above) and try to score some goals. (Mostly unsuccessfully )

As always, you can listen on iTunes, on the media player above, or download the show directly here:

http://traffic.libsyn.com/faroepodcast/Podcast_85.mp3

Podcast 84: Oil and Culture

This week we talk about oil, specifically how oil might affect Faroese culture if ever it was discovered off the shores of the Faroes (pictured above). Our good friend Birgir Kruse helps us sort out the issues. Then, we visit the King's Monument in Torshavn (not pictured above) and stare into the fog.

As always, you can listen on our media player above, or on iTunes. Or you can download our show directly here:

http://traffic.libsyn.com/faroepodcast/Podcast_84.mp3

Also, for those who missed it earlier this week, here's the link to the interview host Matthew Workman did on "The Story with Dick Gordon":

http://thestory.org/archive/the_story_020711_b.mp3/view

Who Was That Guy?

We've gotten several questions from people who listened to yesterday's story on The Story with Dick Gordon about the music contained in that story.

It's from none other than Stanley Samuelsen, who was a guest on our show about a year ago and did an interview and live performance. It is one of the best shows we've ever done and well worth another listen. Indeed, the song you heard on the radio Monday was actually an except of the live performance he did for us.

So click on the link below if you want to learn more about Stanley and hear the full performance.

http://faroepodcast.blogspot.com/2010/01/podcast-37-with-stanley-samuelsen.html

On Your Radio: Today!

Today's "The Story with Dick Gordon" features an interview with Matthew Workman about the origins of the Faroe Islands Podcast.

The show airs in the United States on public radio stations and broadcast times can vary from city to city. So you can check here to see when (or if) the show is airing in your town.

No luck? Never fear. The interview is online here:

http://thestory.org/archive/the_story_020711_b.mp3/view

Podcast 83: A Journey to the North

This week, we travel to Viðareiði, the most northerly village in the Faroe Islands (pictured above). We visit hoping to learn more about the kind of people willing to live in a remote village at the end of the road. And we use the village's many fine stone walls (pictured below) to brace ourselves from the driving wind and rain.

As always, you can listen on iTunes or on our media player above, or you can download our show directly here:

http://traffic.libsyn.com/faroepodcast/Podcast_83.mp3

Podcast 82: Durita Returns.

This week, part two of our interview with Durita Holm (pictured above), a Faroese woman who sailed around the world when she was 20. Then we visit a village where the "contrast" knob has been turned up to 11.

As always, you can listen on the media player at the top of the page, on iTunes or download us directly here: http://traffic.libsyn.com/faroepodcast/Podcast_82.mp3

Podcast 81: Happy Birthday to Us

We’ll have part two of Durita Holm’s interview in a few days, but first, we take a moment to wish ourselves happy birthday.

The Faroe Islands Podcast turns two this week, so we (Tollak and Matt) sit down to discuss the origins of the show and remember our favorite moments of the past two years. The show is that conversation, presented with minimal editing. It’s our little birthday present to you. Anyone who listens will understand the significance of the less-than-flattering photo at the top of this post.

And while we’ve got your attention, let’s highlight a serious oversight during the discussion. We listed some of our favorite interviews of the past two years, but neglected to mention the show featuring Stanley Samuelsen. It wasn’t really an interview show, so I guess our minds didn’t register it as an interview. But it’s among our favorite things we’ve ever done, and we should’ve mentioned it. Also Marius. He did a great performance for us in 2009. If you haven’t heard it, you should go back into the archives and find it. It’s excellent.

So happy birthday to us, and thanks to all of you for listening to us and telling your friends about what we do. Our audience has grown a lot in the past two years, and it’s almost all through word of mouth. Thank you.

As always, you can listen to this show on iTunes or download it directly using this link.

http://traffic.libsyn.com/faroepodcast/Podcast_81.mp3

Note: Because part two of Durita Holm’s interview will post in a couple of days, this show will only be up on our media player for about 48 hours. If that’s how you like to listen, might we suggest you do it now?

Podcast 80: Around the World With Durita Holm

On this week's show, we talk with Durita Holm, who sailed around the world when she was only 20. The journey took three years and, as you might expect, there were some adventures along the way.

Also, we visit a sobering memorial in Toftir (pictured above).

As always, you can listen on our media player above, on iTunes, or you can download the file directly here:

http://traffic.libsyn.com/faroepodcast/Podcast_80.mp3

Podcast 79: Now With Metaphorical Salmon!

This week, we talk to Birgir Kruse about the migration patterns of Faroese people and how they compare to those of salmon. Plus, we head off to the cold beach at Hvalba and make a sour face (pictured above). Also, we listen to some artists playing this year's G! Festival.

As always, you can listen on iTunes or on our audio player at the top of this page, or you can directly download the show here:

http://traffic.libsyn.com/faroepodcast/Podcast_79.mp3

Podcast 78: Strangers at the Harbor

While recording some natural sound in the village of Æðuvík, we struck up a conversation with a man who was walking by. That brief chat forms the core of this week's podcast. We talk about New Year's Eve, sheep shearing, and brutal winter weather.

As always, you can listen on our media player at the top of the page, on iTunes, or you can download the file directly here:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/faroepodcast/Podcast_78.mp3