Lost in the North

Episode Notes What stereotypes and clichés are there about the Nordics, and are they really true? In this episode of Lost In The North recorded in Göteborg, Marcus is joined by Birk, Magdalena, Katariina, and Vilhem to discuss how Nordic populations perceive each other and the various misconceptions that exist about our countries. What lies behind the Sweden-Norway rivalry? What makes Danish people so "cool"? Is there truth to the cliché that Nordic people are somewhat closed off? This podcast is produced by Nordljud.

Episode Notes ⚖️ Are the Nordic countries truly as progressive as we think they are when it comes to gender equality?  In the new episode of Lost In The North, the team adresses how the Nordics came to be synonymous with defending women’s rights, and which policies are currently implemented to advance gender equality.  Listen to the latest episode of Lost In The North by clicking the link in our bio! This podcast is produced by Nordljud and recorded at Radio AF’s station in Lund, Sweden.

Episode Notes In this episode, join the team in discussing what freedom of speech looks like in the Nordics and how recent events have reignited debates about what it should entail.  Magdalena Johnson and Alexander Maxia were at the Göteborg Book Fair and interviewed the hosts of the podcast ‘Norsken, svensken og dansken’. Listen to Hilde Sandvik, Åsa Lindeborg and Hassan Preisler explain how their Scandinavian project started and why their favourite discussion topic is - very fittingly - freedom of speech!  Mattias recounts his experience at the Trevarefest music festival in Henningsær, Norway. This will definitely make you want to head to the Lofoten islands to listen to Nordic pop music! This podcast is produced by Nordljud and recorded at Radio AF's station in Lund, Sweden.

Episode Notes Welcome back to Lost in the North! We’re kicking off this brand new season by going over what has happened in the Nordics over the summer. We discuss everything from how climate change is impacting Nordic summers, to recent political scandals in Norway and Finland, and how we can test a person’s knowledge of the Danish language.  Didn’t have time to follow Nordic politics this summer? Not to worry, this Lost in the North episode brings you up to date with the latest Nordic news.  This podcast is produced by Nordljud and recorded at Radio AF’s station in Lund, Sweden.  In the studio: Mattias Carlberg, Marcus Amasalidis, Anita Kaksrud, and Saga Jaubert.

In this week's episode we are joined by Rosanna Farbøl, a researcher at the Department of Media and Communication at Lund University. Rosanna wrote her PhD at Aarhus University on how the Cold War is remembered and debated in Denmark, as it is a contested part of history. During the episode we delve further into this topic by taking a closer look at how the Cold War shaped the Nordic countries and their relations. We also discuss Finland and Sweden's recent applications to join Nato and the ongoing war in Ukraine. This podcast is produced by Nordljud and recorded at Radio AF:s station in Lund, Sweden. In the studio: Mattias Carlberg, Marcus Amasalidis, Saga Jaubert and Rosanna Farbøl Language: English

In this week's episode we are joined by Nicola Witcombe, Gaëtan Gamba and Rosanna Farbøl as we discuss Nordics.info and the New Nordic Lexicon. The website Nordics.info and the New Nordic Lexicon is an ongoing research dissemination project at Aarhus University. The aim of the project is to look beyond the clichés of the Nordics while sharing more knowledge and information about the Nordic countries. During the show Nicola Witcombe who is managing the project, Gaëtan Gamba a student who has participated in the project share their experiences while our third guest Rosanna Farbøl talks a bit about sharing her research outside of the academic realm. This podcast is produced by Nordljud and was recorded at Radio AF:s station in Lund, Sweden. In the studio: Mattias Carlberg, Marcus Amasalidis, Nicola Witcombe, Gaëtan Gamba and Rosanna Farbøl. Language: English

Episode Notes In this week’s show, we continue our exploration of the topic of language learning. Discover more about the role played by the Danish language in Iceland in the latest Lost In The North episode! This podcast is produced by Nordljud and was recorded at the Radio AF station in Lund, Sweden. In the studio: Mattias Carlberg, Marcus Amasalidis, Alexandra Björklund, Saga Jaubert.

I veckans avsnitt av Lost in the North har vi fokus på språk. Vi gästas av Siv Björklund expert inom språkbad och diskuterar tvåspråkigheten i Finland, undervisningsspråkens roll i skolor, samt vilka utmaningar och fördelar flerspråkighet kan föra med sig. I vårt språksegment bekantar vi oss med finlandismer, särfinlandssvenska språkdrag som används i Finland men inte Sverige. Den här podcasten är producerad av Nordljud och spelades in vid Radio AF:s station i Lund, Sverige. I studion: Mattias Carlberg, Marcus Amasalidis, Saga Jaubert, Alexandra Björklund och Siv Björklund.

I veckans avsnitt av Lost in the North blir det snack om nordiska barnprogram, serier och filmer. Varför amerikaniseras så många nordiska filmer, vilka barnprogram kommer man ihåg från sin barndom och vilka kännspaka drag går att urskilja i den nordiska filmkulturen? Dessa frågor och många fler ställer sig värdarna som samlats från Danmark, Norge, Sverige och Finland för att spela in ett unikt live-avsnitt av Lost in the North i Lund. Den här podcasten är producerad av Nordljud och spelades in vid Radio AF:s station i Lund, Sverige. I studion: Mattias Carlberg, Marcus Amasalidis, Saga Jaubert, Bertram Beck, Caroline Køster, Morten Stene, Mari Forås och Alexandra Björklund Språk: engelska, danska, norska och svenska

I det här avsnittet av Lost in the North bjuds det på sprakande diskussioner om Eurovision Song Contest och årets nordiska bidrag. Värdarna tar även en närmare titt på reglerna och representationen i sångtävlingen och i Norden. Som gäst i studion finns dessutom årets vinnare från SMASK Malmö 2023 (Sveriges Musikakademikers Sång Kåntest), Kajsa Junefjäll, som berättar mer om evenemanget och sitt bidrag Sporta utan aorta. I studion: Mattias Carlberg, Marcus Amasalidis, Saga Jaubert och Kajsa Junefjäll Språk: Svenska Den här podcasten är producerad av Nordljud och spelades in vid Radio AF:s station i Lund, Sverige.