Best Learning Finnish Podcasts (2024)

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Throwback Thursday S1 #101 - The Best Tool for Beginners to Understand Finnish Conversations 3:08

1d ago3:08

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discover effective strategies and tips for learning Finnish

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118 - Fancy Five with guest Sam Tallent 1:22:27

2h ago1:22:27

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118 - Fancy Five with guest Sam Tallent This week Trae goes Cho-less as the good professor is indisposed due to a family trip to that most magical of places: Central Florida. In his stead is author, comedian, and raconteur extraordinaire Sam Tallent, an old friend of the guys and one hell of a good talker, as you yourself are about to discover. Enj…

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FreshEd #357 – Does Decentralization Promote Learning? (Sirojuddin Arif) 28:49

4d ago28:49

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Today we explore decentralization in Indonesia. My guest is Sirojuddin Arif, head of the MA in Political Science Program at the International Islamic University of Indonesia. Sirojuddin Arif’s new co-written article is “Does decentralization promote learning? Local political settlements and education policies in Indonesia” which was published in Co…

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117 - Kate Middleton & The Media Vs. Meghan Markle! 1:21:52

6d ago1:21:52

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This week after some uptop bullsh*t, Trae and Corey share some evidence of bias in the british media concerning Princess Kate and Meagan! Go see Trae in California this weekend: TraeCrowder.com Support Corey while he isnt touring at BonusCorey.com Thanks for supporting our sponsors! For a limited time, use our code POA to get a free gift with your …

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How to make the most of the Finnish summer 33:02

8d ago33:02

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This week we take a deep dive into Finnish summer, from the wonder of cycling around the archipelago to the wacky world of swamp soccer. This episode of All Points North was presented by Ronan Browne and Matthew Schilke. The sound engineer was Panu Willman.Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909 or at allpointsnorth@yle.fi.20 Ju…

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3-Minute Finnish #24 - Offering an Invitation 4:21

9d ago4:21

4:21

learn how to invite someone somewhere

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Little House Of The Dragon Season 2 Ep 1: INSTANT REACTIONS 37:20

9d ago37:20

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YOOOOO AIRHEADS!!! Little House of The Dragon is BACK BABY! Here is Lady Kirby and Lord Corey with thier instant reactions to the EPIC season 2 opener of House of The Dragon! (apologies as this was supposed to come out earlier but Lord Corey's wife Amber quite possibly broke her ankle and.... well, life, ya know?) If you were subscribed to BonusCor…

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FreshEd #356 – Finnish Education Export (Kimmo Kuortti) 28:56

11d ago28:56

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Today we explore the export of Finnish Education. My guest is Kimmo Kuortti who studies the effects of education export and other forms of education business on the domestic publicly funded education system in Finland. Kimmo Kuortti is a doctoral researcher at Tampere University. His new article “Repurposing public education: governmental rationali…

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116 - Kate Willett Does The Fancy 5! 1:47:14

14d ago1:47:14

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Airheads! This week we have a special treat for you as Kate Willett (Netflix, Colbert, Comedy Central, Viceland) answers the first ever FANCY 5! (Questions we have written that bring out the fancy in all who are asked!) You can also catch Kate’s latest special Loopholes on Apple TV or Amazon Prime! Follow her on social media @kate.willett Big thank…

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Why did the right-wing wave fail in Finland? 39:05

15d ago39:05

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This episode of All Points North was presented by Egan Richardson and Zena Iovino. The sound engineer was Panu Willman.This week we ask why the left surged in Finland, while the far-right made gains elsewhere in the European Parliament election. What did the Left Alliance do right to secure a record result for leader Li Andersson? Why did the Finns…

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Video Culture Class: Finnish Holidays #23 - World Village Festival 3:04

16d ago3:04

3:04

learn all about World Village Festival

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Scandinavian Crimes Season 2 Finale 32:06

18d ago32:06

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candinavian Crimes (w/ Devante & Delila) Throughout this gripping season, we have explored the haunting tales that have captivated audiences worldwide. From the icy landscapes of Norway to the streets of Stockholm, we have unraveled the mysteries behind unsolved murders, intricate heists, and enigmatic disappearances. As we reach the finale of Seas…

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FreshEd #263 – Power and Internationalization of Higher Education (Jenny Lee) 29:38

19d ago29:38

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Today we think through the concept of power within the internationalization of higher education. My guest is Jenny Lee, professor at the Center for the Study of Higher Education and College of Education Dean's Fellow for Internationalization at the University of Arizona.Jenny Lee has a new edited collection entitled U.S. Power in International High…

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115 - Kings Used To Hit! (Sometimes) 1:44:45

21d ago1:44:45

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This week on the program, Trae makes the bold claim that perhaps under certain situations, a monarchy wouldn't be the worst thing in the world (we have not gone full Monarchist, y'all, it was a thought starter lol) We discuss how back in the day kings used to at least have the decency to risk thier lives in war and what not! Oh and there was also a…

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Social or unsocial media? 32:37

22d ago32:37

32:37

This week we ask if people in Finland are falling out of love with their social media apps.This episode of All Points North was presented by Ronan Browne and Miyuki Jokiranta. The sound engineer was Matias Puumala. Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909 or at allpointsnorth@yle.fi.6 June 2024 / All Points North / Yle News…

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Lower Beginner S1 #23 - I Wish I Could Go To Finland In The Summer! 12:45

22d ago12:45

12:45

learn how to specify the period when something happens

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Unsolved Child Murder: Death of Kevin Hjalmarsson 29:13

25d ago29:13

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Scandinavian Crimes (w/ Devante & Delila) Years of Incident: 1998-2017 Location: Sweden Unsolved Child Murder: Death of Kevin Hjalmarsson Victim(s): 1 Murder, 2 Children Accused Method: Strangulation, Possible Accidental Death In Arvika, Sweden, on August 16, 1998, the lifeless body of four-year-old Kevin Hjalmarsson was discovered. Shockingly, two…

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FreshEd #355 – Knowledge, Politics, and the East India Company (Joshua Ehrlich) 30:55

26d ago30:55

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Today we unpack the ways in which the East India Company used knowledge and education to advance its interests in India. My guest is Joshua Ehrlich, an assistant professor at the University of Macau. His new book is The East India Company and the Politics of Knowledge, which was published by Cambridge University Press.freshedpodcast.com/Ehrlich/--G…

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Monthly Review Video #67 - 4 Tests to Improve your Finnish June 2024 review 7:38

28d ago7:38

7:38

discover your new learning strategies, free resources of the month and website updates.

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114 - Finnish Butthole Sprayers & The Illusion of Free Will! 1:34:46

28d ago1:34:46

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The boys cover a hodgepodge of topics this week from fancy dogs to vegan dogs to clean buttholes in Finland to revisiting their very first episode, and more. All centered around a philosophical discussion concerning the nature of free will and determinism (naturally). TraeCrowder.com to see Trae BonusCorey.com for CHO's stuff oh and btw, get excite…

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Don't curb your EU-thusiasm 34:07

29d ago34:07

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We hit the streets, talk to experts and turn the EU trivia on ourselves in this week's show. This episode of All Points North was presented by Matthew Schilke and Zena Iovino. The sound engineer was Panu Willman.Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909 or at allpointsnorth@yle.fi.30 May 2024 / All Points North / Yle News…

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Throwback Thursday S1 #76 - How to Start Conversations: Talking Points for Finnish Learners 2:57

1M ago2:57

2:57

discover effective strategies and tips for learning Finnish

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Cannibal and Murderers: Virpi Butt and Janne Hyvönen 35:09

1M ago35:09

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Scandinavian Crimes (w/ Devante & Delila) Years of Incident: 2002 - 2003 Location: Finland Cannibal and Murderers: Virpi Butt and Janne Hyvönen Victim(s): 2 Method: Stabbing, Cannibalism, Murder Virpi Butt, formerly recognized as the TV gladiator Timantti, and Janne Hyvönen were found guilty of murder and received life sentences. This horrific crim…

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FreshEd #256 – Decolonizing Education (Shahjahan, Estera, Edwards) 36:24

1M ago36:24

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Today we explore what it means to decolonize education. My guests are Riyad Shahjahan, Annabelle Estera, and Kirsten Edwards. Together with Kristen Surla, they conducted a literature review of 207 articles about the topic. They show that the very idea of decolonizing takes on diverse meanings and subsequently is put into practice in different ways.…

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Video News #86 - Free Finnish Gifts of the Month - June 2024 1:18

1M ago1:18

1:18

Get your learning gifts for the month of June 2024

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113 - Pills, Doctors, and Unfortunate World Records! 1:39:20

1M ago1:39:20

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Hello Airheads! Up top we sort of diverted from a normal episode for a bit on account of CHO is down in his back and sorta got on one about pharmaceuticals and what not (this has reminded us that we REALLY need to cover the Sackler family... they got Boats that poop out other boats!) This also lead to a pretty candid discussion between Lord Trae an…

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How safe is your data? 27:24

1M ago27:24

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This week we ask if Finland is doing enough to tackle cybercrime after a spate of high-profile hacking cases.This episode of All Points North was presented by Ronan Browne and Miyuki Jokiranta. The sound engineer was Matias Puumala. Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909 or at allpointsnorth@yle.fi.23 May 2024 / All Points Nort…

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Throwback Thursday S1 #59 - What’s the Best Language Learning Advice You've Ever Gotten? 6:15

1M ago6:15

6:15

discover effective strategies and tips for learning Finnish

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Unsolved Murder: The Trude Espås Case 28:35

1M ago28:35

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Scandinavian Crimes (w/ Devante & Delila) Years of Incident: 1996 - TBD Location: Norway Unsolved Murder: The Trude Espås Case Victim(s): 1 Method: Unknown The Trude Espås case stands out as one of Norway's most extensively discussed investigations and unsolved cases. In total, over 3,000 witnesses from nearly 40 countries were interviewed by the p…

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FreshEd #354 – New Directions for the Comparative Education Review (jules & Salajan) 34:51

1M ago34:51

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Today I speak with the new editors of the Comparative Education Review, the flagship US journal in the field. tavis d. jules and Florin D. Salajan have big plans for the journal. tavis d. jules is a professor in cultural and educational policy and international higher education at Loyola University Chicago. Florin D. Salajan is a professor in the s…

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112 - The Business Side of Wrasslin! + Lloyds of London pt 2 w/ Conrad Thompson!! 1:29:52

1M ago1:29:52

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Airheads! In this episode we welcome The Podfather himself, Conrad Thompson! Conrad helps us complete our discussion on Lloyds of London by giving us some insight into how Lloyds played a huge role in the golden era of Professional Wrestling! Since Conrad has an encyclopedic knowledge of wrestling, we couldn’t NOT stay on that subject, but in keepi…

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Who rules Europe? 21:37

1M ago21:37

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We hear what's on voters' minds as we head into European elections in June, and find out how MEPs are held accountable for everything from their own expenses to legislation on bottle caps. This episode of All Points North was presented by Egan Richardson and Zena Iovino. The sound engineer was Matias Puumala.Let us know what you think via WhatsApp …

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Learning Strategies #147 - Master New Finnish Words with This 'Extended Brain' Tool 8:18

1M ago8:18

8:18

discover effective strategies and tips for learning Finnish

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Beginner S1 #25 - Making a Delicious Finnish Dish 15:00

1M ago15:00

15:00

learn how to understand multi-step directions

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Happy Mother's Day! 2:41

2M ago2:41

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Scandinavian Crimes (w/ Devante & Delila) Happy Mother's Day!!! Check out our previous episodes to get caught up! Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/adi-goldstein/blank-light License code: A1C1SZ12UFNPUARU Support the Show. Be sure to follow us on all of our social media platforms (including Twitch). If you have any case…

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FreshEd #219 – Colonial Residues of Domesticity in Education Development (Kirchgasler & Desai) 35:14

2M ago35:14

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Today we look at some of the colonial legacies in discourses around girls’ education.With me are Chris Kirchgasler and Karishma Desai. They’ve recently published an article entitled, “’Girl’ in Crisis: Colonial Residues of Domesticity in Transnational School Reforms,” which was published in the Comparative Education Review.Chris Kirchgasler is an A…

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111 - Met Gala 2024 & Wild Ass Japanese Game Shows! 1:42:07

2M ago1:42:07

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Airheads! This week we do our annual breakdown of one of the fanciest/Up its own butt events it ever was… The Met Gala! We promise you though, the most insane is yet to come because after that, Lord Trae breaks down some of the most INSANE Japanese game shows of all time…. It was so enthralling that it forced Professor Cho to push his seminar on Ll…

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Finnish Vocab Builder S1 #111 - Body - Describing the Body 2:51

2M ago2:51

2:51

learn essential vocabulary for describing the body

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Serial Killer: Esa Åkerlund 26:59

2M ago26:59

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Scandinavian Crimes (w/ Devante & Delila) Years of Incident: 1995 - 2010 Location: Finland Serial Killer: Esa Åkerlund Victim(s): 4-5 Method: Aggravated Assault, Shooting Esa Åkerlund, born on 5 July 1969, is a Finnish serial killer with a troubling criminal history. Initially, he was sentenced to life imprisonment for the 1995 murder of his ex-wif…

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FreshEd #353 – Student Protests in the USA (Neal Hutchens) 37:57

2M ago37:57

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Today we unpack the fast-evolving student protests in the USA. With me is Neal Hutchens, a professor at the University of Kentucky’s College of Education. Much of Neal’s work focuses on issues of free speech and academic freedom. Neal Hutchens serves on the author team for the forthcoming edition of The Law of Higher Education: Essentials for Legal…

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Monthly Review Video #66 - This is How You Feel When You Reach a Goal | Finnish May 2024 review 6:22

2M ago6:22

6:22

discover your new learning strategies, free resources of the month and website updates.

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Learning Strategies #146 - The One Guaranteed Way to Learn Finnish Words for Good 9:35

2M ago9:35

9:35

discover effective strategies and tips for learning Finnish

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110 - Living Forever! (+ Lloyds Of London Pt. 1) 1:37:34

2M ago1:37:34

1:37:34

Hello and good day, fellow Airheads! On this week's edition of Puttin On Airs, Lord Trae starts off by posing a philosophical question: If you could live to 200, would you do it? Apparently we arent far away from that being a reality, scientifically speaking, and the two chaps spend quite a while discussing the ramifications of such a world.... inc…

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Throwback Thursday S1 #26 - Core Words: How to Say "Windy," "Juice" and More! 12:17

2M ago12:17

12:17

learn 20 high-frequency expressions, including words for weather and common drinks

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Murderer: Johanna Möller (aka The Arboga Woman) [Part. 2] 30:16

2M ago30:16

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Scandinavian Crimes (w/ Devante & Delila) Years of Incident: 2014-2016 Location: Sweden Murderer: Johanna Möller (aka The Arboga Woman) Victim(s): 2-3 Method: Murder, Manipulation In August 2016, Sweden was rattled by a gruesome family tragedy named the Arboga murder. A man was discovered brutally stabbed to death, and his wife severely wounded in …

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FreshEd #352 – Education, Affect, and Film (Irving Epstein) 28:40

2M ago28:40

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Today we put the field of comparative and international education in conversation with film studies. With me is Irving Epstein, emeritus Professor at Illinois Wesleyan University. Irving Epstein’s new book is entitled Education, Affect, and Film: Visual Imaginings and Global Explorations Through a Comparative Lens. It will be published in June by B…

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Video News #85 - Free Finnish Gifts of the Month - May 2024 1:27

2M ago1:27

1:27

Get your learning gifts for the month of May 2024

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109 - A.I. Robots + John Wilkes Booth Pt. 2 1:35:39

2M ago1:35:39

1:35:39

Hey Airheads! Fuck it, this episode is coming out early!!! This week, Trae starts the show off by bringing to Professor CHO's attention that a millionaire has just engaged in a social experiment where he goes homeless on purpose with the goal of becoming a millionaire all over again within a year....we'll let you guess what we've got to say about t…

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Finding Finnish friends 22:46

2M ago22:46

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Is it difficult to make friends in Finland? Studies have shown that newcomers often report feelings of isolation. We explore different paths to combating loneliness. This episode of All Points North was presented by Miyuki Jokiranta and Zena Iovino. The sound engineer was Juha Hjelm.Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909 or at …

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Murderer vs. Mastermind: Who's Truly Responsible? 10:07

2M ago10:07

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Scandinavian Crimes (w/ Devante & Delila) In the context of a crime, the distinction between a murderer and a mastermind lies in their roles and levels of direct involvement in the unlawful activities. A murderer carries out the violent act of taking a life, while a mastermind is the architect behind a sophisticated criminal plan, often involving m…

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