Best World Isnt Flat Podcasts (2024)

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115 - Sophisticated Death Metal Freaks? A Pompous Contradiction of Terms 37:42

5h ago37:42

37:42

Duel and Richard discuss the hotly debated and highly criticized Summer Slaughter 2024 line-up. Duel gives a show report from High Command, Cyclone and Midnight, the guys discuss what they've been listening to and there are reviews for the latest albums from: Engulfed, Castle Rat, Celestial Sword and Sarcasm Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy f…

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114 - Ain't Nothing Wrong With Some King Diamond Worship 28:10

3d ago28:10

28:10

Duel and Richard discuss what's been dominating their listening time, Richard discusses the Lamp of Murmuur, One of Nine and Ebony Pendant gig he attended and the guys also give reviews for: Attic - "Return of the Witchfinder" Coffins - "Sinister Oath" and Temple of the Fuzz Witch - "Apotheosis" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more infor…

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Do you have to speak Danish to work in Denmark? 7:52

15d ago7:52

7:52

If you’re only in Denmark for a few months, it might not be worth the investment in time to learn much more than the basic pleasantries in Danish. But you plan to stay in Denmark for more than a year or so, it’s a good idea to learn some Danish – and your visa may require that you do so. Even if you’re not forced to, it’s a good idea to learn Danis…

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113 - Hammer of the Underworld January - March 31:08

1M ago31:08

31:08

Join Duel and Richard as they discuss the best underground releases of the past few months Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.By The Funda-METAL-ists | Metal Podcast

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Why Danes Find Compliments So Awkward 7:12

2M ago7:12

7:12

A story I’ve heard over and over again when I talk to internationals working in Denmark is this: They thought they were going to get fired. They’d been working for a year or so at professional-level job in Denmark, often one they’d been recruited for, but they’d never heard any positive comments from their manager. They started to worry. They were …

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112 - Judas Priest, Lord Dying and Traveler 38:42

2M ago38:42

38:42

Join Duel and Richard as they discuss the latest albums from Judas Priest, Lord Dying and Traveler! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.By The Funda-METAL-ists | Metal Podcast

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111 - The Return of Deathcore's Finest, and I Say Finest Because They DON'T Actually Play Deathcore 37:42

2M ago37:42

37:42

Duel and Richard discuss the return of Slayer, what they've been listening to as well as reviews for: Isahn - "Isahn" Hulder - "Verses in Oath" and Job For a Cowboy - "Moon Healer" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Romance in Denmark 8:43

3M ago8:43

8:43

Whether you're navigating the cobbled streets of Copenhagen on a first date, exploring the charming countryside with a new companion, or swiping right in the pursuit of love, this episode offers the inside scoop on Danish dating culture. We explore different facets of the Danish dating scene, from casual meet-ups in cozy bodegas to the commitment i…

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110 - Apparently a FOOD Themed Band isn't just EMPTY Calories 53:46

4M ago53:46

53:46

This episode has reviews for: Departure Chandelier - "Satan Soldier of Fortune." At the Plates - "Omnivore" The guys will also discuss new singles from: Aborted Lord Dying Judas Priest Slimelord and Hulder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.By The Funda-METAL-ists | Metal Podcast

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109 - They Will Have You CONVERTING to Christianity and Ready to RETAKE the Holy Land in Three Tracks Flat 37:23

4M ago37:23

37:23

The first episode of 2024 has Duel and Richard talking about the best releases they "missed" or glossed over in 2023 as well as running down the most anticipated records of 2024, plus, What the guys have been listening to! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.By The Funda-METAL-ists | Metal Podcast

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Finding light in the Danish Winter Darkness 7:10

4M ago7:10

7:10

Many internationals newly arrived in Denmark struggle with the long Danish winter. The darkness that starts to fall in the early afternoon means that 5pm looks just like 8pm, which looks just like midnight, which looks just like 5am. Dense, inky black sky. During the daytime there’s a dim grey light, sometimes accompanied by a soupy fog of tiny rai…

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108 - The TOP 10 BEST METAL Albums of 2023 1:02:01

5M ago1:02:01

1:02:01

Join Duel, Richard, and Pete as they each give their top 10 albums of 2023 while also looking back at the year that was in heavy metal. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.By The Funda-METAL-ists | Metal Podcast

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107 - The BLACKEST of the BLACK: The VERY Best Black Metal Releases of 2023 47:56

5M ago47:56

47:56

Join Duel and Richard as they look back on the best black metal albums of 2023 chosen by your humble hosts of The Funda-Metal-ists podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.By The Funda-METAL-ists | Metal Podcast

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New Year's Eve Traditions in Denmark 6:24

4M ago6:24

6:24

It’s almost Week 1, in the weekly numbering system that’s widely used in Northern Europe, where the year starts with week 1 and runs through to Week 52 or 53, depending on the calendar. It’s very efficient for planning, so you don’t have to say something messy like “What about that week that starts Monday June 3…” Week 1 starts on January 1, and ev…

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106 - "At-mosh-pheric Death Metal and a Full on Saxophone Invasion" 38:55

5M ago38:55

38:55

This episode of the Funda-Metal-Ists podcast features reviews for Phobocosm - "Foreordained" Gama Bomb - "Bats" Mutilation Case - "Mutilation Case" and Panopticon "The Rime of Memory." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.By The Funda-METAL-ists | Metal Podcast

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How to Handle a Conflict in Denmark 6:55

5M ago6:55

6:55

If you are an international who lives in Denmark, or someone who wants to, you have to learn the Danish way of dealing with conflict. This might be with a colleague, or your upstairs neighbors, or the authorities at the commune. In these cases, it’s very important not to lose your temper or raise your voice. And this can be tricky if the culture yo…

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105 - "Dokken, Cinderella, This is What Peak Male Performance Looks Like." 1:38:22

6M ago1:38:22

1:38:22

On this episode Peter Bog returns to the fold as Duel, Richard and Pete discuss "No Pain, No Gain," the newest single from Austrian Death Machine. The guys also review "Gods of Fire" from Firstborne and "American Gothic" from Wayfarer. There is also the return of Mordor Metal Monthly, this time shining a spotlight on Dwarf metal band Wind Rose whic…

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104 - The Gauntlet Grew 666 More Spikes After Hearing That Song Title. 38:53

7M ago38:53

38:53

This latest edition of the podcast features reviews for new single releases from Phobocosm and Ninkharsag as well as full-length album reviews for: "Cannibal Corpse - "Chaos Horrific" Sulphur Aeon - "Seven Crowns and Seven Seals" Moonlight Sorcery - "The Horned Lord of the Thorned Castle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Drugs in Denmark 5:45

7M ago5:45

5:45

Denmark is getting rich selling pharmaceuticals to other countries, but within Denmark itself, the approach is inconsistent. Getting illegal drugs doesn't seem to be too difficult, but getting legal drugs from your doctor can be.By Kay Xander Mellish

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103 - "How Dare They Spit Where We Sell $30 Mead Drinking Horns" 54:37

8M ago54:37

54:37

This episode of the podcast has Duel and Richard discussing the return of Job For a Cowboy, the Blackbraid controversy at Midgardsblot fest and also features reviews for the latest releases from Urfaust, Godthrymm, Mutoid Man, and Horrendous. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Equality and the Electric Bike 7:47

8M ago7:47

7:47

When I first arrived in Denmark, you could shut down any dispute in Denmark by appealing to equality and the common good. Solidarity - “solidaritet” - and “fælleskab”, or community, or even “samfundssind”, societal spirit, were magic words. They still are with the older generation that built Denmark’s welfare state. If you want to convince this gen…

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102 - Denim, Leather, and Satanic Lyrics Are Better With a Beer in Hand 35:29

10M ago35:29

35:29

This latest episode of the Funda-Metal-ists podcast features reviews for: Enforcer - "Nostalgia" Torture Rack - "Primevil Onslaught" Blackbraid - "Blackbraid II" as well as what the guys have been listening to a some live show and some live show reviews! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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How to Meet a Dead Viking: The Mummies of Denmark 7:21

10M ago7:21

7:21

Many people who visit Denmark are fans of the Vikings, the colloquial name for Scandinavians before the medieval era, although technically speaking the Viking raiders were at their peak in the years 800-1100. There are plenty of opportunities, especially now during tourist season, to see modern-day Danes dressed up as Vikings, building wooden ships…

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101 - "The Only Atmosphere Being Conjured Here is Pain :The Best Black Metal of 2023 So Far + A Look Ahead 30:04

11M ago30:04

30:04

Duel and Richard go over their favorite releases in the world of black metal released so far in 2023 as well as look ahead to three upcoming releases in black metal that they are particularly looking forward to. later this year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.By The Funda-METAL-ists | Metal Podcast

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No ice cream in July: Scenes from the Danish summer vacation period 7:23

10M ago7:23

7:23

In Denmark, the right to a long summer vacation is enshrined into law - the national vacation law, which states that all employees have a right to three weeks’ vacation between May and September. Shops close, too. An ice cream shop in my neighborhood closed down for the entire month of July last year. You would think this would be peak time for ice…

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100 - Cringe Is An Equal Opportunity Employer 1:11:27

11M ago1:11:27

1:11:27

On this special 100th episode of the Funda-Metal-Ists the boys say goodbye to logtime co-host Peter Bog, bring back Covers Worth Covering as well as Mordor Metal Monthly and give their review of Cattle Decapitation's latest album "Terrasite." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Rich in Denmark 7:26

12M ago7:26

7:26

Denmark is a rich country, but does it have rich people? It does, but Denmark’s wealthy tend to keep a low profile, due to the informal Jante Law in Denmark that prohibits too much showing off. That said, spring and summer is great time to see Danish rich people in their natural habitat. That’s when they put the roof down on their expensive German …

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Richard's ADDitional Reviews: Obituary, Immolation, Blood Incantation, & Ingrown Show. 8:45

1y ago8:45

8:45

Richard's FINALLY returns after a four month absence with review of Obituary's sold out Show at the Middle East Downstairs in Boston on 5/5/23. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.By The Funda-METAL-ists | Metal Podcast

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Doubling Down on Unforgiven:Two Top 10 Metallica Lists and "72 Seasons" Review 59:15

1y ago59:15

59:15

"OH YEAH" The Funda-metal-ists are back with a mega multi-listisode of metallica themed mayhem. The guys give their top 10 80's Metallica tracks as well as their 10 top 90-present Metallica tracks bookending a review of the latest Metallica release "72 Seasons." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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What Newcomers to Denmark Ask Me 6:57

1y ago6:57

6:57

When you’ve been an international in Denmark for a while, as I have, you sometimes forget what it was like to arrive here for the first time and know nothing. I remember arriving just about this time of year and being astonished by all the public holidays in spring. I’d arrived to work, but the office kept shutting down. Now one of my various gigs …

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Denmark and Butter: A Love Story 6:16

1y ago6:16

6:16

The hottest competitive sport in Denmark over the past year hasn’t been handball, or football, or badminton. It’s been chasing cheap butter in the supermarket. Recent inflation has doubled the price of butter – in some places, up to 30 kroner – but if you rush, you can get…a package of butter for 10 kroner at one supermarket…wait, only three packag…

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98 - You Can Sum This Week Up With #Spookyblackmetalcastle Supremacy 58:13

1y ago58:13

58:13

This edition of the funda-metal-ists podcast features reviews for: Hellripper- "Warlocks Grim & Withered Hags" In Flames - "Foregone" Enslaved - "Heimdal" Plus discussion about new singles from Outlaw, Metallica, and Necrofier. All this and more on the Funda-metal-ists podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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97 - Hammer of the Underworld: Blackened Necro Speed? Everyone is Going to Be LINING UP to Fuck These Dudes" 45:33

1y ago45:33

45:33

The second installment of Hammer of the Underworld sees the Funda-metal-ists shine a spotlight on all that is overlooked and underground as fuck in the world of heavy metal. There is also new release radar and the return of Heavy film club where the boys discuss the D.C Death metal doc "Underground Civilization." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priv…

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96 - Reviews of AHAB, Katatonia and Imperium Dekadenz 47:01

1+ y ago47:01

47:01

The boys start the year off with reviews for AHAB’s The Coral Tombs, Imperium Dekadenz’s Into Sorrow Evermore and Katatonia’s Sky Void of Stars. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.By The Funda-METAL-ists | Metal Podcast

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95 - Hammer of the Underworld: Underground Spotlight January 2023 41:17

1+ y ago41:17

41:17

On this newest segment from The Funda-Metal-Ists podcast, Duel, Richard and Peter take a dive into the obscure underbelly of the heavy metal world highlighting all the best metal that may have been overlooked for January 2023. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.By The Funda-METAL-ists | Metal Podcast

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94 - The TOP 10 Metal Albums and Best EPs of 2022 1:38:43

1+ y ago1:38:43

1:38:43

Join Duel, Peter and Richard as they countdown their top 10 albums of 2022, give some honorable mentions and also shout out their favorite EP releases. The guys also talk about what they wish for 2023 and what their metal NY resolution is for 2023. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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93- Richard's ADDitional Top Live Shows of 2022 and Ramblings 29:25

1+ y ago29:25

29:25

Host Richard flies solo for first time, going deeper into his massive list of live bands seen in 2022 with additional funny anecdotes and album recommendations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.By The Funda-METAL-ists | Metal Podcast

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92- The Top Live Shows and Biggest News Stories of 2022 1:25:29

1+ y ago1:25:29

1:25:29

Join Duel, Richard and special guest Tyler from the Noir Hour podcast as they discuss the best shows they saw in 2022 in a variety of categories. The guys also take a look back at two of the biggest stories in metal this past year and Tyler shares his top 10 albums of the year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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91 - The Best Black Metal of 2022 1:03:56

1+ y ago1:03:56

1:03:56

Join Duel, Peter, and Richard as they take a dive into the best releases of 2022 in the world of black metal featuring Ultha, Ultar, Nechowen, Blackbraid and many, many more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.By The Funda-METAL-ists | Metal Podcast

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90 - The Funda-Metal-Ists Presents: Tyler Fleming of October Noir and "The Noir Hour" Podcast 46:56

1+ y ago46:56

46:56

Join Duel and Richard plus special guest Tyler Fleming as they talk new releases, shows, the void of shows in Mississippi and more! Plus "Burn" by October Noir. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.By The Funda-METAL-ists | Metal Podcast

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Randers is not a joke 7:51

1+ y ago7:51

7:51

It seems as if every country has a city or region that it is the butt of jokes. The rest of the country makes fun of the locals’ unattractive accents and supposedly low-end behavior. In Denmark, that city is Randers. Randers is a city in Northern Jutland, about a half hour away from Aarhus. It used to be bigger than Aarhus, and bigger than Aalborg …

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89 - Under the Knife: Slayer Pt II 1:41:22

1+ y ago1:41:22

1:41:22

The boys go ALL in dissecting every Slayer abum from "Divine Intervention"-"Repentless" and lemme tell you there are some one liners in between. All this and more on this episode of the funda-metal-ists podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.By The Funda-METAL-ists | Metal Podcast

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The Bridges of Denmark 7:48

1+ y ago7:48

7:48

A country like Denmark, with so much coastline and water, needs a lot of bridges - and there have been 5 new colorful, stylish bridges built in Copenhagen alone in the past decade. And because this is Denmark, and people love design, each bridge has its own special look. You can’t just put up a few bridge supports and a deck on top for traffic. You…

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On returning to Denmark: Swimming in Copenhagen harbor, picking wild blackberries, and admiring Danish law and order 6:26

2y ago6:26

6:26

After some time out of Denmark, Kay returns and finds a whole new list of things to love. Swimming in Copenhagen harbour is a delight - the once-industrial waterway has been cleaned up enough to become a giant swimming zone. The wild blackberry bushes are ready for harvest, and there are plenty in public spaces - like near the railway and S-train t…

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88 - Under the Knife: Slayer Pt I 1:21:43

2y ago1:21:43

1:21:43

Join the gang for a deep dive into the discography of one of metal's all-time greatest bands, Slayer. Part one focuses on the debut release "Show No Mercy" and continues until "Seasons in the Abyss" covering every colossal album in between including "Reign in Blood." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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87 - Under the Knife: Panopticon 2:10:18

2y ago2:10:18

2:10:18

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.By The Funda-METAL-ists | Metal Podcast

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Ballad of the Danish Royal Teenagers 7:39

2y ago7:39

7:39

It’s hard to be a teenager no matter who you are or where you live, but spare a thought for the two teenagers of the Danish Royal Family. 16-year-old Christian - the future King Christian XI - and 15-year-old Isabella have to deal with family photo calls and media events, leaked Tik Tok videos, and a TV documentary this week accusing their boarding…

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Tivoli vs Bakken: How two amusement parks show the two sides of Denmark 6:30

2y ago6:30

6:30

Denmark has several amusement parks, including the original Legoland, but the ones I know best are the ones in Copenhagen - Tivoli Gardens and Bakken. Tivoli and Bakken show two different sides of the Danish character. Tivoli is the sleek, confident, high-end image that Denmark likes to present to the world: it has exquisite flower gardens, fancy s…

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On the Road: Copenhagen Northwest, beyond the cherry trees 5:36

2y ago5:36

5:36

It’s springtime, and the cherry trees are about to bloom in Copenhagen Northwest, which is usually the only time people who live outside Northwest bother to go there. Northwest is a working class neighborhood, so much so that the streets are named after working-class occupations. While other Copenhagen neighborhoods have streets named after kings a…

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The Secret Strategy for Practicing Spoken Danish 6:08

2y ago6:08

6:08

Newcomers to Denmark often complain that the locals aren’t chatty. Danes don’t want to converse on the bus, or on the train, or in line at the supermarket, or really anyplace that isn’t a designated social zone. Like the company canteen at lunch, or a dinner party at home to which they have invited a precise number of people to match the number of …

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