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66 Degrees of Sound

The Reykjavík Grapevine

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Welcome to 66 Degrees of Sound, a show by The Reykjavík Grapevine bringing you all the latest music releases in Iceland. The Reykjavík Grapevine is an English language magazine published 18 times a year, focusing on all things Iceland-related. Launched in 2003, the independent magazine has long been a leading voice in Icelandic culture. In this show made for music lovers and Icelandophiles, Grapevine journalists Rex Beckett and Jóhannes Bjarkason discuss and play some of the latest new music ...
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Listen in on the inspiring weekly messages from Loftstofan Baptistakirkja in Reykjavik, Iceland, located at Fagraþing 2A, Kópavogur, Iceland, 8.5 km southeast of downtown Reykjavik. Come by for a visit! Everyone is welcome! Við hittumst kl. 11:00 á sunnudögum við Fagraþing 2a ... We meet at 11:00 on Sundays at Fagraþing 2a. https://www.facebook.com/watch/Loftstofan/
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The Reykjavík Grapevine is a free alternative magazine published and based in Reykjavík, Iceland, since June of 2003. The magazine covers practical information on traveling and leisure for travelers, along with publications on music, arts, politics, nightlife and Icelandic culture in general.
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Reykjavík Tonight

Sauropod: Podcasting the 21st Century

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Iceland is an island of volcanoes, sheep, and evil junior hockey teams. Find out what the hell goes on there, courtesy of genuine all-American, Justin Zeppa, and genuine all-Icelander, Dettifoss Bergmann. It's a cultural exchange that is always just a heartbeat away from sparking an international incident.
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Rvk Underground is a community for dj's, producers and electronic music fans located in Reykjavik Iceland. Subscribe to this podcast in order to find more about our dj's, producers and events. www.rvkunderground.com
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What if Icelanders had settled in North America during the Viking Age? What if Iceland was wiped out by a volcano and the survivors moved to Denmark? What if Iceland had been occupied by the Nazis instead of the Allies? What if the Nordic Countries had united? And what if the economic collapse had been averted? Listen to historians Valur Gunnarsson and Jón Trausti Sigurðarson talk about Icelandic history as it happened and what could have been. Produced by Sindri Freyr Steinsson
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Your homo/negro report from Iceland. Join Jonas and Lydia, two Texan-Americans living in Iceland, as they crack wise about what they find noteworthy about their adopted country. From gobbling pickled ram’s testicles and public pooping to social commentary and tips for visitors (what’s that lurking at the bottom of the Blue Lagoon? Nothing, but there totally used to be). Get to know Iceland—the good, the bad and the sheepy—with Jonas and Lydia.
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Join filmmaker Gaukur Úlfarsson and Icelandic comedian Jon Gnarr as they discuss their documentary, “Gnarr”. Following his country’s economic meltdown, Gnarr formed a punk political party and ran for mayor of Reykjavik. When support for Gnarr’s mayoral bid snowballs, what began as a joke quickly captures the imagination of a nation desperate for a change.
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Nordic-China Startup Forum

Nordic China Startup Forum

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Nordic-China Startup Forum connects Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland, and Iceland, with China. We are a community organization that helps to introduce startups, entrepreneurs, and the startup ecosystem to other members of the community. We are a Student-Led Non-Profit that holds events online and offline in various cities including, Beijing, Oslow, Shanghai, Copenhagen, Shenzhen, Helsinki, Guangzhou, Malmo, Chengdu, Lund, Chongqing, Reykjavik, and more. We are always looking for more communi ...
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Travel Squad Podcast

Travel Squad Podcast

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We’re the Travel Squad, long time friends traveling the world together - one passport stamp at a time! In this podcast Kim, Brittanie, and Jamal share international vacations, destination recommendation, national park adventures and recommended hikes, epic road trips, guided tour experiences, and show you how to make weekend getaways possible. All while providing tips, hacks, and travel advice to save money and get the most out of YOUR trips.
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The Sense8 After Show recaps, reviews and discusses episodes of Netflix's Sense8. Show Summary: Eight strangers around the globe find themselves connected — first by a violent vision, then by their shared ability to connect with one another's thoughts and actions, and finally by the urgent need to find out what happened and why. Their need to know goes beyond simple curiosity — as they pursue answers, a mysterious organization hunts them down, intent on destroying them. The intense thriller ...
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Radio LUMI

Luminato Festival Toronto

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Radio LUMI provides exclusive content of Luminato Festival Toronto, with live-from-location reporting, behind-the-scenes content, audio descriptions of festival programs, artist interviews, and deep dives into each Festival event, as well as other exciting content created by members of the blind and low vision community, along with two audio describers. Station ID composed by G.R. Gritt.
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5050 Ball

Carlos Cortez

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Litos and Rene venture the current status of the MLS world, while at the same time discussing what else is going on in the soccer community on a global scale. Yes, we call it soccer. Let’s discuss! Ask us questions on Twitter using #Ask5050 https://fnx.grsm.io/5050ballpod DISCOUNT CODE (15% off): 5050ball
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Ever wondered what its like to live in Iceland? Ever wondered what its like to work as sex educator? Ever wondered what its like to be a woman? ...How about an Icelandic female sex educator?! Welcome to the wonderful, and weird, world of Sigga Dögg the Icelandic sexologist. You will accompany her on her travels as she delivers sex ed all over Iceland to kids, teens and adults and she will share her thoughts on all and any matter under the sun and beyond. But mostly in Iceland. So if you answ ...
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Hi We're Phil and Theo,An architect and intern / student duo talking about all things architecture, architectural education, architectural practice / business and of course total sh*t. Follow Theo's journey to becoming an architect, Phil's journey and his studio's progression, and Phil's houses journey back to life in bi-weekly releases. for more please Subscribe to our patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Backtothedrawingboard
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Welcome to JUMP Podcast, your invitation to adventure. Through a mix of guest stories, solo episodes, and often raw and personal accounts, host Jackie Nourse (Traveling Jackie) explores travel, adventure, and lifestyle in ways meant to motivate YOU to move and get out and see the world. Let this show be a source of travel advice and inspiration, and remember that in the end, it’s YOU who takes the leap.
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In this episode of the Travel Squad Podcast, we take you on an unforgettable journey through the land of fire and ice —beautiful Iceland. Our adventure begins in the vibrant capital city of Reykjavik, where we marvel at the iconic Hallgrimskirkja Church, stroll down the colorful Rainbow Road, and take in the stunning Sun Voyager sculpture along the…
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Sharing 10 of the most perfect towns for a trip this Fall. The list includes mountain towns, places for fall leaf peeping, and regions that really lean into fall experiences like apple picking and wine tasting. This is the perfect episode to escort you into the fall season and inspire a trip this autumn season. -------------------------------------…
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This episode is part of my Folklore Friday series where I am sharing a folklore story every Friday in 2024. An Icelandic Saga that Mentions the Lyngbakur The Saga of Örvar-Oddur from the 13th or 14th century mentions the Lyngbakur. In part of the saga, Oddur is seeing vengeance against Ögmundur Flóki (sometimes referred to as Ögmundur Eyþjófsbani o…
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On this week's Just the Tip we detail out the benefits of the Marriott Bonvoy Boundless credit card. This is a new travel credit card we invested in this year and it has been paying off in leaps and bounds! We love the Marriott Bonvoy Boundless and we'll explain why in this episode! - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Shop: …
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Episode title: Accidentally making eye contact with Nerissa We will be back in two weeks to talk about Yakuza Horror Theater: Gozu! You can follow Niamh on twitter @FoxmomNia and listen to faer other podcasts, Ghost Divers, Pondering Pootan, and Around the Long Fire by going to exportaud.io/ghostdivers, exportaud.io/pootan, and abnormalmapping.com/…
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In this weeks Travel Flashback Episode, we’re continuing to explore Spain in this second episode of our two-part episode series. Today we're going to Madrid and Toledo for another two days sightseeing, learning the history of these two cities, and eating our way through these central Spanish places. From the bustling plazas of Spain's capital, to t…
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Episode #223: An 11th Anniversary Special Celebration of Loftstofan. Við hittumst kl. 11:00 á sunnudögum við Fagraþing 2a ... We meet at 11:00 on Sundays at Fagraþing 2a, about 7 miles (12 km) southeast of downtown Reykjavik. If you live in Iceland, or plan on visiting soon, make plans to worship with us in person!…
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This episode is part of my Folklore Friday series where I am sharing a folklore story every Friday in 2024. A Tyrant Farm Owner Long ago, in the northern reaches of Iceland, there was a farmstead called Skíðastaðir, where a wealthy farmer ruled with an iron fist. His wealth was immense, and he had many laborers working tirelessly, both summer and w…
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On this week's Just the Tip we share an inside look at the iconic Ho Chi Minh Trail hike in San Diego, CA. This hidden trail takes you through slot canyons, down the coastal cliffside and directly down onto the beach. It's short, but fierce so listen before you attempt this one! - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Shop: ⁠⁠⁠⁠…
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Episode #222: An 11th Anniversary Conversation with Gunnar Gunnarsson. Við hittumst kl. 11:00 á sunnudögum við Fagraþing 2a ... We meet at 11:00 on Sundays at Fagraþing 2a, about 7 miles (12 km) southeast of downtown Reykjavik. If you live in Iceland, or plan on visiting soon, make plans to worship with us in person!…
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This is the fourth episode for my segment “Ask Jewells Anything About Iceland”. Thank you to everyone who sent in questions. If you would like to submit a question, please use this link. You can check out previous episodes on Ask Jewells Anything About Iceland here. If you have questions that are specifically for an upcoming trip and getting the an…
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Big Bend National Park in Texas is the perfect cool-weather destination for star gazing, hiking, and soaking in the hot springs. Nestled in rural Texas, right along the Mexican boarder - this park will surprise and dazzle you, but you'll want to hear these tips for visiting Big Bend National Park before you go, and now is the perfect time to book a…
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This episode is part of my Folklore Friday series where I am sharing a folklore story every Friday in 2024. The Lazy Farmer’s Wife Many centuries ago, a hard working farmer that lived below the Eyjafjöll mountains in South Iceland married a young woman. To his surprise and dismay, he found out after their marriage that his new wife was kind of lazy…
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Come along for a spa day at the iconic adults-only, luxury spa resort on Lake Austin. Kim takes you through every step of this relaxing, rejuvenating and luxurious spa day worth traveling for! - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Shop: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Trip Itineraries⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Amazon Storefront ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TSP Merch⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Conne…
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Episode title: It took two recordings, but we finally did it. We finally got Autumn to finish something called "Persona" and record with Niamh about it... We will be back in two weeks to talk about Akira Kurosawa's Dreams! You can follow Niamh on twitter @FoxmomNia and listen to faer other podcasts, Ghost Divers, Pondering Pootan, and Around the Lo…
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Send us a Text Message. Coming back from our last holiday of the summer (verslunarmannahelgin) and slowly coming back to life / back to reality, we bring you another replay of one of our classics. This time we bring you a re-listen of our artist spotlight with genre-bending and self-described “boy band” Xiupill. With members hailing from Iceland, S…
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In this weeks Travel Flashback Episode, we’re coming in hot with Part 1 of a 2 Part episode on our adventures in Spain! This week we’re spending two full days in Barcelona exploring Guell Park's architecture, Spanish Cathedrals, La Sagrada Familia, shopping at local markets, drinking sangria at the coolest rooftop spots and enjoy the Spanish tapas …
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At the summit of Hólmaháls, just above the road, lies the grave mound of a Völva, or prophetess, who has been believed to protect Reyðarfjörður and Eskifjörður from sea attacks for centuries. Want to hear more Icelandic Folklore Stories? This episode is part of my Folklore Friday series where I am sharing a folklore story every Friday in 2024. Clic…
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Send us a Text Message. We have reached Verslunarmannahelgi, aka Merchant's Day Weekend, the unofficial "end of summer" in Iceland which is marked by a long weekend full of festivals and parties all over the country. The newest addition to the festival roster is SAMANFEST, presented by Slacker Events & Iðnó, who are coming in hot and poised to beco…
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Discover the serene beauty of Sky Lagoon, located just outside Reykjavik, Iceland. The episode kicks off with our arrival at this stunning geothermal spa, where we are immediately captivated by the breathtaking views of the North Atlantic Ocean. We then walk you through each of the 7 - Steps of this rejuvenating spa experience, from the soothing th…
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Send us a Text Message. With August on the doorstep and our cohost Jóhannes Bjarkason going on holiday, we will be doing things a little bit differently this month and bringing you some replays of some of our favourite artist spotlight episodes. Jói and Rex handpicked a selection of top notch guests we've had in this year, which you may have missed…
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Send us a Text Message. It's another short-mix this week as we wind down with our final episode before our August break. Jói is heading to Denmark for the month, where he will troll the locals by speaking to them in English with a Danish accent. Rex will be on staycation on their ongoing mission to hug every cat in Reykjavík. But we won't leave you…
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In the mystic landscapes of Iceland, the northern lights weave tales as ancient as the glaciers. According to some Icelandic folklore, these shimmering lights are more than just natural phenomena. This episode is part of my Folklore Friday series where I am sharing a folklore story every Friday in 2024. Folklore stories of the Northern Lights in Ic…
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On today's Just the Tip, we're asking Jamal all the hard hitting questions as he celebrates turning 37! - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Shop: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Trip Itineraries⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [Tulum & Iceland NEW!], ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Amazon Storefront ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TSP Merch⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠…
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Episode title: Full Frontal Donald Sutherland We will be back in two weeks to talk about Persona! You can follow Niamh on twitter @FoxmomNia and listen to faer other podcasts, Ghost Divers, Pondering Pootan, and Around the Long Fire by going to exportaud.io/ghostdivers, exportaud.io/pootan, and abnormalmapping.com/longfire. You can follow Autumn on…
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Send us a Text Message. You know that meme that’s like “If there’s no girls, goths, or gays, I’m not going”? If you giggled and double-tapped it, Norðanpaunk is the festival for you. Celebrating its tenth anniversary this year, Norðanpaunk (“northern punk”) is a countryside celebration of dark, extreme, underground and weird music. Taking place eve…
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Whether you’re part of the LGBTQ+ community or an ally, visiting Iceland during Pride is an unforgettable experience. This guide will delve into why you should consider timing your visit to coincide with Reykjavík Pride, what events to look forward to, and what else you can enjoy in Iceland during August. Why Visit Iceland During Pride in Reykjavík…
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In this weeks Travel Flashback Episode we’re going to Asheville, North Carolina! Asheville is a unique art, nature and beer city in the western North Carolina Blue Ridge Mountains. Asheville has a little something for everyone. It has gorgeous views of the Blue Ridge Mountains, tons of great hiking, has historic architecture and a cute downtown fil…
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Send us a Text Message. Our guest today is lúpína, the artist name of Icelandic-Norwegian singer-songwriter Nína Solveig Andersen. The Oslo-based artist was awarded our 2024 Grapevine Music Award for Song of the Year with her breakthrough single “ástarbréf”, which was also on her debut album ringluð. She's been releasing hit after hit this year, in…
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Send us a Text Message. Another fine Saturday with a cup o' Joe and another episode kicked off with hijinks! After an hilarious false-start in the studio, we get into a shorter but fantastic mix for you as we wind down July and shift into vacation mode. That's right — vacation! With Jói heading off on holiday for the month of August, we will be tak…
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This episode is part of my Folklore Friday series where I am sharing a folklore story every Friday in 2024. Bárður’s Background Bárður’s mother was human, while his father was half giant (risi) and half troll. He was raised by Dofri, the mountain-dweller of Dovrefjell in Nroway. With his first wife, Flaumgerður, Dofri’s daughter (also half-human), …
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On this week's Just the Tip we discuss the benefits and drawbacks and the top three airport security screening programs. We share the pros and cons to TSA Pre, Global Entry, and CLEAR for the frequent travelers looking to get through the airport faster. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Shop: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Trip Itineraries⁠⁠⁠⁠…
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Send us a Text Message. This week we're diving into the upcoming Innipúkinn Festival, happening August 2-4 at Gamla Bíó and Röntgen. Since 2002, the festival has held down the home court over verslunarmannahelgi, “merchant’s day weekend”. Translating loosely to “inside demon”, the festival happens inside in both senses of staying in Reykjavík and p…
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Send us a Text Message. You know those Monday mornings where you're feeling the Garfield mode extra hard, and then someone rocks up with enough energy to power the entire city? That's exactly what went down on this artist spotlight episode with true rocker Hasar. The current band name of musician and actor Örn Gauti Jóhannsson, Hasar just released …
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This week we're sharing all the best things to see and do in the classical city of Kyoto, Japan. We share where to stay in Kyoto, how to get around, and the top attractions like the Arashiyama bamboo grove and monkey park, Kinkakuji temple, Nishiki market, and Fushimi Inari-taisha. Plus we share why Kyoto is the perfect hub to also visit Nara and H…
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Send us a Text Message. While we're stuck in Reykjavík enjoying this delightfully cloudy and cold July, we are travelling through the conveyance of music alone to get our summer holiday fix. This week's playlist is a journey of all the summer vibes; cute indie-punk, beer swilling comedy-folk, wine on the patio salsa, and more. Kick back and sail aw…
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This episode is part of my Folklore Friday series where I am sharing a folklore story every Friday in 2024. Back in the year 1000 AD Þorgeir, the Law Speaker in Althingi or Icelandic Parliament, made the decision that Iceland would become a Christian nation. This was a huge decision for him to make considering that he was Pagan that believed in the…
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On this week's Just the Tip we details the benefits and the drawbacks of booking an independent tour. These packages come with your flights, hotels, and sometimes the rental car or other inclusions. We help you decide if a tour like this will align with your trip goals. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Shop: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Trip…
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Send us a Text Message. Very few places in Reykjavík have endured or garnered such a unique reputation as downtown institution Prikið. Known today as the beating heart of Iceland's hip hop scene, the cultural icon goes back way further than many people — including us! — even know. On this episode, Prikið's co-owner and well-known local character Ge…
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The last 8 years have been a whirlwind for me but I have loved the journey. This is a relatively short episode but I thought it would be nice to give some insight into my life since I moved in 2016. I am so proud of how much the podcast has grown and I share a bit of that in the episode! Thank you to everyone that has been listening, sharing, and p…
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In this flashback episode we are taking you with us inside the good, the great, the bad and the ugly of bathrooms around the world. You know we can’t do an episode without talking about the bathroom experience, so we dedicated a whole episode to it. Just try to listen without laughing! We take it country by country telling stories from bathrooms in…
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Send us a Text Message. Our guest today is Guðmundur Ari Arnalds, aka slummi & many other monikers, experimental artist, producer, and sound engineer who has been active for many years. He released two albums this spring — Idiot Flower on April 26 and Bastard Flower on May 31 — his first solo releases under the moniker slummi. He has also been work…
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Surprise Ornate Stairwells! Perhaps less surprising to you because it hit the patreon last week. Em joined me to talk about Gregg Araki's heterosexual classic, The Doom Generation You can follow Niamh on twitter @FoxmomNia and listen to faer other podcasts, Ghost Divers, Pondering Pootan, and Around the Long Fire by going to exportaud.io/ghostdiver…
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Send us a Text Message. We are fresh as the lupins in full bloom and quoting The Cure on this fine Saturday morning! Coming at you with a tangent-heavy introspective episode, this week's mix is full of darkpop gems, cool summery bops and eighth grade mallgoth perfection (it is not a phase, mom.) We also remembered that our sweet new mixer has a sou…
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