Best Bøker Podcasts (2023)

To support the establishment of Indigo's bookstore in Oslo, Normal for Norway recorded a very special LIVE episode! The topic of course: books. Did Vikings have books? What did they like to carve on rocks? How much did the new Oslo library cost, and why is it always overrun by the cast of Skam? All this and more will be answered. You can still dona…

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18- Foraging/Sanking Part 2 42:35

2M ago42:35

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Don't get worms in your brain! Listen to this episode to find out how NOT to be poisoned or taken over by parasites when foraging for local treats. Want to donate to Indigo's new English language bookstore to help it get off the ground? Visit this link: https://spleis.no/prismaticpages And follow Prismatic Pages on Instagram @prismatic.pages Theme …

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17- Foraging/Sanking Part 1 37:34

3M ago37:34

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As autumn is soon upon us, it felt time to address a very cozy topic: foraging. Have you ever picked berries in the woods? What about mushrooms, or nettles? Warnings and tips abound, but first we dive into the history and significance of foraging (New Nordic cuisine anyone?). Theme music: Fuji Fakes News jingle: Christopher Helberg…

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16- Summer/Sommer 24:52

5M ago24:52

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It's summer and what does that mean? That nothing is happening. But we dragged ourselves to the mics to record this podcast just for our listeners. Theme music: Fuji Fakes News jingle: Christopher Helberg

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News Roundup July 2023 22:18

5M ago22:18

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We're back and weighing in on sensitive topics like sunglasses (if you know, you know, and if you don't we'll fill you in), ferry boats, and the odd things people get up to when there's bad weather in Oslo. Theme music: Fuji Fakes News jingle: Christopher Helberg

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15- Queer/Skeiv Part 1 34:56

5M ago34:56

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It's a Pride miracle! We're popping by with some stories of iconic lesbians, criminalization and decriminalization of gay sex, and of course the news in review (gay sex...in the forest?). Theme music: Fuji Fakes News jingle: Christopher Helberg

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Podcast Challenges & Robotic Victories; Sde Boker campus podcast magazine episode 1 38:34

7M ago38:34

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Welcome to a new episode of the Sde Boker Campus Podcast Magazine. In part 1, we hear from participants in this year’s Sde Boker BGU Radio Academy Podcast Production Course and get to hear two amazing stories in the podcasts that they produced. In part 2, we are excited to meet the winners of the FiRST National High School Robotics Competition and …

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14- Freezer pizza/Grandiosa 40:01

8M ago40:01

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Do you have water in your mouth yet? Because you're about to hear about the beloved Norwegian freezer pizza, Grandiosa; reviled by many foreigners, yet seldom given a proper examination. We even do a taste test to determine whether or not this easy meal is worth the 55 kroner (the answer may surprise you). And Indigo investigates: how dangerous is …

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Bonus Episode: News Roundup February 2023 15:21

9M ago15:21

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Here's a little selection of the wackiest news stories from the last month or so -- still not sponsored by Avisa Oslo, but we'll keep asking. Theme music: Fuji Fakes News jingle: Christopher Helberg

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13- Taco/Taco 37:48

10M ago37:48

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It's the episode that transcends language. We've all probably had tacos before, but have you really? Have you eaten...a Norwegian taco? This is the deepest dive you'll ever need (or frankly, want) into the national Friday dish. We go out on fieldwork, name drop academics who will soon be sending cease-and-desists, and put in the work to analyze the…

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12- Stuff you put on bread/Pålegg 40:34

10M ago40:34

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It's the Norwegian concept that simply can't be translated: pålegg. Can anything on bread be pålegg? How do they get those little fish eggs into a "kaviar" tube? Did Oslo schoolchildren start intermittent fasting before it was cool? And we're joined by a guest who tells us about growing up with that pålegg life. Music: Fuji Fakes News jingle: Chris…

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11- Border shopping/Harrytur 39:31

1y ago39:31

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This week we travel to Sweden: the land of plenty. Join us on an adventure to this EU neighbor and find out why Norwegians like to pop over the border for just about anything your heart could desire.

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Sirens in the Desert: Experiences of International Students within BGU 18:38

1+ y ago18:38

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International students from BGU’s Sede Boker campus, which is located in the heart of the Negev desert, share their initial emotions, experiences and advice for potential students who are about to taste the uniqueness of the international campus. Funny stories and important tips for survival in the Negev desert are promised for the listeners! Many …

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10- Hot dogs/Pølse 34:09

1+ y ago34:09

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The episode that inspired it all. Are they hot dogs, sausages, or something else entirely — and why are they so important to this country's culture? Norwegians eat HOW MANY per year? And how many angry listener messages are we going to get for revealing the number?

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9- Easter/Påske 19:15

1+ y ago19:15

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Easter in Norway: at the cabin, or in the city? What do you eat? Why so much crime? And what was Jesus up to anyway? Don't complain about the audio, this was recorded on a bunk bed with one mic between three people. Music: Fuji Fakes

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The BGRI Exodus: A Mosaic of Memories 17:35

1+ y ago17:35

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In this new SB Campus Radio episode, we focus on memories that we leave behind when we move away. The Ben Gurion Research Institute (BGRI) is soon leaving its old building in favor of a new one. The old structure, however, houses many stories and experiences, both as an academic institute and in the David Ben-Gurion Archives. These stories were unc…

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SB Campus Radio Magazine - Season Premiere! 26:11

2y ago26:11

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Welcome to SB Campus Radio Magazine Season Premiere 2021/2022! In this episode we host new students from Sede Boker campus from across the world, bid farewell to Rohith, a masters student, and listen to two interesting interviews from our members of faculty, Prof. Aharon Fait and Prof. Simon Barak. Listen in on an exciting event combining art and s…

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8- Oil/Olje Part 2 45:05

2y ago45:05

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Concluding season 1, we finish discussing oil. What does it do for the average Norwegian? Is it true everyone is entitled to a Gucci bag? And how many ants do we need to figure this all out? Up next, on season 2: food in Norway, starting with a trip to Sweden.

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7- Oil/Olje Part 1 52:12

2y ago52:12

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It's time to tackle the bedrock of Norwegian modern identity: oil. In part one we're talking about the history of oil in Norway and how this place got so damn rich. Theme song: Fuji Fakes

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6- Cabins/Hytta Part 2 50:15

2+ y ago50:15

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All we can say is, remember to charge your electric car if you're going to the mountains. And bring plenty of hand warmers. Theme song: Fuji Fakes

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5- Cabins/Hytta Part 1 37:17

2+ y ago37:17

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In this episode, we investigate the geographical, sociological, and philosophical space that cabins inhabit in Norwegian life. Theme song: Fuji Fakes

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4- The wine monopoly/Vinmonopolet Part 2 51:50

2+ y ago51:50

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In part two of the Vinmonopolet two-part segment we talk about whether or not it actually works, the shocking story of Norway’s most popular drink for 50 years and why your wine might smell like horse. Music by Fuji Fakes

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3- The wine monopoly/Vinmonopolet Part 1 51:07

2+ y ago51:07

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Buying alcohol in Norway is weird. We talk about how you do it, why it's like this, and how to get around it...kinda. Music by Fuji Fakes

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2- Cross-country skiing/langrenn 50:56

2+ y ago50:56

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This week we investigate a national obsession—cross-country skiing. What is it? Where did it start? Why do thousands of people ski 50km every year with a 3.5kg weight in their bag? Tune in to find out! Special thanks to Aiden Trigg-Hauger/Fuji Fakes for writing and performing our theme song!

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1- First Impressions 40:41

2+ y ago40:41

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Séamus and Indigo explain why they're in Norway and what they thought of the country before they actually moved. Also, proper tourniquet techniques, Estonian alcohol, and Norwegian boyfriends.

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Interview with Eric Ziemann 28:14

3y ago28:14

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Eric Ziemann, PhD student at the Zuckerberg Institute for Water Research, discusses his research on polymer brushes for water treatment membranes.

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Interview with Shaked Stein 20:23

3+ y ago20:23

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Shaked Stein, a new graduate of the ZIWR, talks to Yoni Teitelbaum about his PhD research on desalination of saline groundwater from coastal aquifers.

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Interview with Emily Tran 16:25

3+ y ago16:25

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Emily Tran, PhD student at the ZIWR, discusses her research on the motion of radionucleides through underground rock.

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It's Corona Time 23:14

3+ y ago23:14

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SB Campus Studio presents, "It's Corona Time", a feel-good show during these tough times we are experiencing during the pandemic. Sample our new hosts, Rohith and Zhadyrassyn fresh from our Podcast Training , as they share their experiences during the Corona Time. We walk down memory lane with Ida, Vinolia and Nathan as they bid farewell to our bel…

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Sports review with Shadrack Owusu 14:00

4y ago14:00

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Highlights of the Tyson Fury's WBC heavyweight rematch victory over Deontay Wilder and premier leagues title chase in the top four European leagues.

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Orientation - Q&A with the Administration staff 21:48

4y ago21:48

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Welcome to Sede Boker Campus at Ben Gurion University of the Negev! In this podcast, we interview Ms. Eliana Ben Sheleg from the Albert Katz International School for Desert Studies (AKIS) and Ms. Sarit Koma from the Ben Gurion Research Institute for the Study of Israel and Zionism (BGRI). They answer all our questions regarding administrative issue…

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Orientation - Student Life on Campus 11:17

4y ago11:17

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We are happy to welcome all new students to SB (Sede Boker) Campus, Ben Gurion University of the Negev ! This is a short podcast covering all the important info you should know before arriving at the campus. Here is the list of the covered topics and the time they are discussed in the podcast: 00:00 - Intro 00:53 - Sede Boker Campus Student Council…

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Yosef and Malca 48:38

4+ y ago48:38

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SB Campus Radio hosts Yosef and Malca, two amazing musicians from Mizpe Ramon! Our BGU International Student Focus this week is on Nnebou Chidiebere, whose motivation for research on water treatment was the need to involve local stakeholders to ensure sustainability! Finally, hats off to all the BGU graduates and stay tuned for our new and exciting…

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Diversity and Pride 1:12:08

4+ y ago1:12:08

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June 2019. Pride month in Israel. Termination of the Man in the Desert department. Five students from India, Mexico, Kazakhstan and hosts from India, Israel and Kenya sit in the studio in discussing their lives in the past, the present and the future. What is the Kazakh unexpected food? Where can you find the most beautiful temple in India? How is …

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Spring edition 2019 46:46

4+ y ago46:46

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The show this week hosts the Beatnik, an Israeli rock band whose performance at the 50th anniversary of Woodstock festival was so phenomenal that we had to have them over for the SB Campus Spring Party! Also, the 49th Board of Governor's meeting was held on the Sede Boker Campus, and we interviewed Max Gitter (a member of the Board from New York), …

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Fabulous Phoebe and a New Surprising Crop 47:53

4+ y ago47:53

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SB Campus Radio hosts Phoebe, an International student at Ben Gurion University from China. We also learn about a new surprising crop and if we'll be able it soon on our dinner tables from our conversations with Dr. Oren Shelef, who recently returned his postdoc research at the University of Nevada, Reno. We sampled our candidate song for #1 place …

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Honoring the Righteous Among Nations 38:23

4+ y ago38:23

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In this show we commemorate the Holocaust memorial day listening to a testimony from Vivian Mau about how Aristides Sousa Mendes saved her family lives. We also had a chance to interview Dr. Chris Arnusch, a faculty member from the Zuckerberg institute for Water Research on his recent research publications on Laser Induced Graphine. We also listen …

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Interview with the President of BGU Prof. Daniel Chamovitz 58:13

4+ y ago58:13

58:13

On our Pesach Special Prof. Daniel Chamovitz, the President of Ben Gurion University of the Negev, spoke exclusively with SB Campus Radio about his vision, leadership, science and future exciting developments at BGU. We played some of his favorite songs and learned about his Seder plans. We enjoyed a lot - sure you will too. Hag Sameach! Thanks: St…

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Interviewing Tania Bird after Purim 2019 42:20

4+ y ago42:20

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Tania Bird, a famous and honored alumni of SB Campus and BGU, is our special guest for this episode. She Leads several environmental protests recently and she came all the way to Sede Boqer to tell us all about them. We will also discuss the special event for Purim - "Ad Lo Yada" and listen to fantastic music. Look for Free Straw Israel on FB: http…

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SB Campus Students meet the Zin Fellows 28:54

4+ y ago28:54

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Hear the Jacob Blaustein Institutes for Desert Research students “speed date” the American Associates of Ben-Gurion University Zin Fellows Cohort IV, and tell our three Zin Fellows SB Campus Radio reporters about their research and experiences on the Sede Boqer campus. Hosted by: Prof. Simon Barak Music: Bensound - dreams (bensound.com)…

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