Norwegian Newcomers

By Norwegian Newcomers

Norwegian Newcomers is a documentary podcast where the Norwegian immigrant population are the storytellers and share about their personal experiences, hopes, goals and backgrounds. www.norwegiannewcom... more

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How many episodes does Norwegian Newcomers have?

The podcast currently has 28 episodes available.

Norwegian Newcomers episodes:

May 16, 2022 25. Carmen: When life becomes Hollywood. Army and creativity with northern sparks. Fight back when life puts difficulties in front of you.
Carmen is from America and Puerto Rico. She was born in the Bronx, New York. Using both sides of the brain will not hurt, it will give you the balance to live the best version of yourself.
https://wikitia.com/wiki/Carmen_Gloria_Perez
https://carmengloriaperez.net/
https://pro.imdb.com/name/nm1034414
Host and producer: Vedrana Tanovic
Editor: Dejan Tomka
Webmaster: Nevena Djokic, Vedrana Tanovic
Italian outro: Sofia Cosenza
Art: Jenny Drevland

With support from Bergesenstiftelsen and Eckbos Legat.
Keywords: America, Puerto Rico, USA Army, Hollywood, Netflix
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30min
May 02, 2022 24. May: Turning a hobby into a business. What challenges do the children of newcomers go through in the phase of adaptation to the new environment. Love of travel.
May is from Malaysia. After talking to a friend, the idea to start a private business was born. Listen to how food changes our habits.

https://frognerkitchen.no/
https://instagram.com/frognerkitchen?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

Host and producer: Vedrana Tanovic
Editor: Dejan Tomka
Webmaster: Nevena Djokic, Vedrana Tanovic
Art: Jenny Drevland

With support from Bergesenstiftelsen and Eckbos Legat.

Keywords: Malaysia, Private bussines, Fast food, Healthy food
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29min
April 25, 2022 23. Vasil: Fighting for the opportunity to do the job we love. Anarchism as political philosophy and engagement. Identity and affiliation - Jugoslavija.
Vasil is from Northern Macedonia. By moving to Norway, he uncompromisingly persisted in his intention to do the job he loves and knows how to do best. Today, he is the initiator and implementer of several festivals in the city of Tromsø.

Host and producer: Vedrana Tanovic
Editor: Dejan Tomka
Webmaster: Nevena Djokic, Vedrana Tanovic
Art: Jenny Drevland
With support from Bergesenstiftelsen and Eckbos Legat.

Keywords: Jugoslavija, Anarchism, Identity, Festivals, Tromsø
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39min
April 18, 2022 22. Ellen: How important it is to be critical, what Norwegians are the most visible stereotypes and why foreigners feel a lack of empathy
Ellen is from America. She came to Oslo to volunteer at a music festival but also to continue her studies. She had certain expectations, good but also bad experiences. She decided to stay in Norway and fight for what she believes in.
https://oslodesk.com/at-she-community-former-employees-reveal-toxic-workplace-and-labour-rights-violations/
Host and producer: Vedrana Tanovic
Editor: Dejan Tomka
Webmaster: Nevena Djokic
Art: Jenny Drevland
With support from Bergesenstiftelsen and Eckbos Legat.

Keywords: Gender Studies, Feminism, Racism, Inequality
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41min
April 10, 2022 21. Elena: The choice of staying in a country where war is raging
Elena is from Ukraine. She decides not to refuge for the second time in her life but to stay and fight the aggressor in her own way.

Host and producer: Vedrana Tanovic
Editor: Dejan Tomka

Webmaster: Nevena Djokic
Art: Jenny Drevland

With support from Bergesenstiftelsen and Eckbos Legat.

Keywords: Ukraine, War, Russian invasion, Refugees
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45min
November 16, 2021 20. Debora: Being curious about different languages and cultures and respecting ”dugnad” principles
Debora is from Italy. Friendship connected her with Norway but love got her to stay.
She's a professor at Oslo University and a fan of Måneskin.

Host and producer: Vedrana Tanovic
Editor and webmaster: Mathias Leander Olsen
Art: Jenny Drevland
With support from Bergesenstiftelsen and Eckbos Legat.

Keywords: 17 years in norway, Mom, Spanish teachers, Landuages, PHD, Music, Food, Living in Norway
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30min
November 09, 2021 19. Mihovil: Leaving your comfort zone and having a vision for where and how you want to live
Mihovil is from Croatia. He wanted to start a new life in a society where his values and believes were part of everyday life. He believed in himself when most of his friends thought his decisions were silly and too risky.
Host and producer: Vedrana Tanovic
Editor and webmaster: Mathias Leander Olsen
Art: Jenny Drevland
With support from Bergesenstiftelsen and Eckbos Legat.

Keywords: Yugoslavia, Croatia, East Europa, Civil Rights
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32min
November 02, 2021 18. Miika: Living in extremely different societies but staying true to yourself
Miika has dual citizenship. He is half-Norwegian half American, but spent most of his childhood in Italy. He grew up surrounded by artist and he enjoyed the multicultural community and "free spirit air" they gave him.

Host and producer: Vedrana Tanovic
Editor and webmaster: Mathias Leander Olsen
Art: Jenny Drevland
With support from Bergesenstiftelsen and Eckbos Legat.

Keywords: Italy, America, USA, Norway, Climate, Politics, Art and culture, Opinion, life, personal story,
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28min
October 26, 2021 17. Donita: becoming a teacher in a foreign language
Donita is from Philippines. After moving to Norway and working at a fish factory, she realized that she had to follow her plans to become a teacher, even though she now lives in a foreign country with a foreign language.

https://www.facebook.com/PinayTeacherinNorway/
https://www.youtube.com/c/PinayTeacherinNorway
Host and producer: Vedrana Tanovic
Editor and webmaster: Mathias Leander Olsen
Art: Jenny Drevland
With support from Bergesenstiftelsen and Eckbos Legat.

Keywords: Learning, Norwegian Teacher, Oslo Trondheim, dialects, Pak Tai, interview, immigrant, traveling
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27min
October 19, 2021 16. Rebecca: Twenty five years in Norway, racism and how we treat our elderly
Rebecca is from Ethiopia. She came to Norway when she was 25 years old. Now, 25 years later, she reflects on her experience in both countries and her identity as an Ethiopian and as a Norwegian.

Host and producer: Vedrana Tanovic
Editor: Mathias Olsen & Mary Ann Skretteberg Andersen
Produced by: Vedrana Tanovic, Mary Ann Skretteberg Andersen and Mathias Leander Olsen - With support from Bergesenstiftelsen and Eckbos Legat.
Art: Jenny Drevland

Key words: Ethiopia, elderly people, nursing homes, racism, identity
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40min

FAQs about Norwegian Newcomers:

How many episodes does Norwegian Newcomers have?

The podcast currently has 28 episodes available.