Very Finnish Problems

What’s different about femininity in Finland? Joel Willans, author and creator of Very Finnish Problems consults lifestyle and travel blogger Varpu Pöyry, of Her Finland. We learn about the perils of gender stereotypes and Varpu’s engineering approach to improving her memory. Co-host Thomas Nybergh is mostly concerned about the social lives of Finnish men.

A special guest, Yle News journalist Ronan Browne, also appears briefly while shooting a story about Very Finnish Problems.

Contact: [email protected]

Produced by Thomas Nybergh / Ink Tank Media

Shownotes:

Yle News’ story on Very Finnish Problems: https://yle.fi/uutiset/osasto/news/self-deprecating_finnish_memes_a_big_online_hit/10120020

The circumstances surrounding Finland's first female prime minister's resignation: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iraq_leak

Joel’s book - 101 Very Finnish Problems: https://www.gummerus.fi/fi/kirja/9789512407507/101-very-finnish-problems/

Yle News - Finland ranks sixth in English skills, early instruction crucial: https://yle.fi/uutiset/osasto/news/finland_ranks_sixth_in_english_skills_early_instruction_crucial/10071036

Varpus’ book recommendation - “How to Learn Almost Anything in 48 Hours: Shortcuts and brain hacks for learning new skills fast” by Tansel Ali: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/26242226-how-to-learn-almost-anything-in-48-hours

Joel’s book recommendation - “A Little Life” by Hanya Yanagihara: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/22822858-a-little-life

Thomas’ podcast recommendation - The Assasination, an investigation into the death of Pakistan’s first female prime minister, Benazir Bhutto: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p05r6cgx/episodes/downloads

Check out Varpu’s Finnish words and memory tricks on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/BekdQqHnuUZ/

Why do Finns stand in line for free buckets? Joel Willans, creator of the Very Finnish Problems social media sensation, chats with Jyrki Kallinen, co-founder of crowdsourced market research service Crowst. We learn the tricks of the trade of getting reliable and comprehensive questionnaire answers from shy people. Co-host Thomas Nybergh wants to pair artificial intelligence with his Facebook rants and makes sure Jyrki recommends some metal music.

Contact: [email protected]

Produced by Thomas Nybergh / Ink Tank Media

Shownotes:

Joel’s book - 101 Very Finnish Problems: https://www.gummerus.fi/fi/kirja/9789512407507/101-very-finnish-problems/

Jyrki Kallinen on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jyrkikallinen/

Earn free goodies by answering surveys in Crowst’s app (currently Finland only): https://www.crowst.com/en/crowsters-en/

The EU's General Data Protection Regulation: https://www.miradore.com/blog/gdpr-check-list-part-1/

How Nokia helps despots spy on and oppress people: http://voima.fi/artikkeli/2011/nokia-connects-now-in-iran/2893/

Thomas' book recommendation: On Writing by Stephen King: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/10569.On_Writing

Thomas’ podcast recommendation - Twenty Thousand Hertz, the stories behind the world’s most recognizable and interesting sounds: https://www.20k.org/

Joel’s podcast recommendation - Remainiacs, a hilarious weekly take on the Brexit dumpster fire: http://www.remainiacs.com

Jyrki’s recommendation - the hauntingly beautiful metal album Winter’s Gate by Insomnium: http://www.metalinjection.net/reviews/insomnium-winters-gate

Listen to Winter's Gate on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/1lCmbNOMbDw1QeFzWGWLbR?si=7HpnXJXhTUWl9-oHyIBgXw

Why do Finns stand in line for free buckets? Joel Willans, creator of the Very Finnish Problems social media sensation, chats with Jyrki Kallinen, co-founder of crowdsourced market research service Crowst. We learn the tricks of the trade of getting reliable and comprehensive questionnaire answers from shy people. Co-host Thomas Nybergh wants to pair artificial intelligence with his Facebook rants and makes sure Jyrki recommends some metal music.

Contact: [email protected]

Produced by Thomas Nybergh / Ink Tank Media

Shownotes:

Joel’s book - 101 Very Finnish Problems: https://www.gummerus.fi/fi/kirja/9789512407507/101-very-finnish-problems/

Jyrki Kallinen on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jyrkikallinen/

Earn free goodies by answering surveys in Crowst’s app (currently Finland only): https://www.crowst.com/en/crowsters-en/

The EU's General Data Protection Regulation: https://www.miradore.com/blog/gdpr-check-list-part-1/

How Nokia helps despots spy on and oppress people: http://voima.fi/artikkeli/2011/nokia-connects-now-in-iran/2893/

Thomas' book recommendation: On Writing by Stephen King: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/10569.On_Writing

Thomas’ podcast recommendation - Twenty Thousand Hertz, the stories behind the world’s most recognizable and interesting sounds: https://www.20k.org/

Joel’s podcast recommendation - Remainiacs, a hilarious weekly take on the Brexit dumpster fire: http://www.remainiacs.com

Jyrki’s recommendation - the hauntingly beautiful metal album Winter’s Gate by Insomnium: http://www.metalinjection.net/reviews/insomnium-winters-gate

Listen to Winter's Gate on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/1lCmbNOMbDw1QeFzWGWLbR?si=7HpnXJXhTUWl9-oHyIBgXw

Why do Finns stand in line for free buckets? Joel Willans, creator of the Very Finnish Problems social media sensation, chats with Jyrki Kallinen, co-founder of crowdsourced market research service Crowst. We learn the tricks of the trade of getting reliable and comprehensive questionnaire answers from shy people. Co-host Thomas Nybergh wants to pair artificial intelligence with his Facebook rants and makes sure Jyrki recommends some metal music.

Contact: [email protected]

Produced by Thomas Nybergh / Ink Tank Media

Shownotes:

Joel’s book - 101 Very Finnish Problems: https://www.gummerus.fi/fi/kirja/9789512407507/101-very-finnish-problems/

Jyrki Kallinen on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jyrkikallinen/

Earn free goodies by answering surveys in Crowst’s app (currently Finland only): https://www.crowst.com/en/crowsters-en/

The EU's General Data Protection Regulation: https://www.miradore.com/blog/gdpr-check-list-part-1/

How Nokia helps despots spy on and oppress people: http://voima.fi/artikkeli/2011/nokia-connects-now-in-iran/2893/

Thomas' book recommendation: On Writing by Stephen King: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/10569.On_Writing

Thomas’ podcast recommendation - Twenty Thousand Hertz, the stories behind the world’s most recognizable and interesting sounds: https://www.20k.org/

Joel’s podcast recommendation - Remainiacs, a hilarious weekly take on the Brexit dumpster fire: http://www.remainiacs.com

Jyrki’s recommendation - the hauntingly beautiful metal album Winter’s Gate by Insomnium: http://www.metalinjection.net/reviews/insomnium-winters-gate

Listen to Winter's Gate on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/1lCmbNOMbDw1QeFzWGWLbR?si=7HpnXJXhTUWl9-oHyIBgXw

What makes a chatty Brit prefer Finnish silence? In this special episode, renowned Finnish comedian André Wickström interviews Joel Willans, author of 101 Very Finnish Problems, in front of a live audience at the Helsinki Book Fair. We learn about the backstory of Very Finnish Problems, how Joel ended up in Finland and much more. In a bonus segment, co-host and producer Thomas Nybergh reveals his future plans for the show.

Contact: [email protected]

Produced by Thomas Nybergh / Ink Tank Media

Shownotes:

Hat tip to Sakari Heiskanen of Gummerus Publishers for recording the interview: https://twitter.com/heiskan

Joel's book - 101 Very Finnish Problems: https://www.gummerus.fi/fi/kirja/9789512407507/101-very-finnish-problems/

André Wickström on Twitter: https://twitter.com/andrewickstroem

Joel's book recommendation - Chasing the Scream (on the so-called War on Drugs): http://chasingthescream.com

Thomas' podcast recommendation - Haven's Gate, in-depth documentary on the suicide cult of the same name: https://www.heavensgate.show

Thomas' podcast recommendation - Cults, documentary series on religious cults: https://www.parcast.com/cults/

Joel's podcast app recommendation - Apple Podcasts (included on all Apple mobiles): https://itunes.apple.com/app/podcasts/id525463029?mt=8

Thomas' favorite podcast app (iOS) - Overcast: https://itunes.apple.com/app/overcast/id888422857?mt=8

Thomas' podcast app recommendation (iOS & Android) - CastBox: https://castbox.fm

What makes a chatty Brit prefer Finnish silence? In this special episode, renowned Finnish comedian André Wickström interviews Joel Willans, author of 101 Very Finnish Problems, in front of a live audience at the Helsinki Book Fair. We learn about the backstory of Very Finnish Problems, how Joel ended up in Finland and much more. In a bonus segment, co-host and producer Thomas Nybergh reveals his future plans for the show.

Contact: [email protected]

Produced by Thomas Nybergh / Ink Tank Media

Shownotes:

Hat tip to Sakari Heiskanen of Gummerus Publishers for recording the interview: https://twitter.com/heiskan

Joel's book - 101 Very Finnish Problems: https://www.gummerus.fi/fi/kirja/9789512407507/101-very-finnish-problems/

André Wickström on Twitter: https://twitter.com/andrewickstroem

Joel's book recommendation - Chasing the Scream (on the so-called War on Drugs): http://chasingthescream.com

Thomas' podcast recommendation - Haven's Gate, in-depth documentary on the suicide cult of the same name: https://www.heavensgate.show

Thomas' podcast recommendation - Cults, documentary series on religious cults: https://www.parcast.com/cults/

Joel's podcast app recommendation - Apple Podcasts (included on all Apple mobiles): https://itunes.apple.com/app/podcasts/id525463029?mt=8

Thomas' favorite podcast app (iOS) - Overcast: https://itunes.apple.com/app/overcast/id888422857?mt=8

Thomas' podcast app recommendation (iOS & Android) - CastBox: https://castbox.fm

What makes a chatty Brit prefer Finnish silence? In this special episode, renowned Finnish comedian André Wickström interviews Joel Willans, author of 101 Very Finnish Problems, in front of a live audience at the Helsinki Book Fair. We learn about the backstory of Very Finnish Problems, how Joel ended up in Finland and much more. In a bonus segment, co-host and producer Thomas Nybergh reveals his future plans for the show.

Contact: [email protected]

Produced by Thomas Nybergh / Ink Tank Media

Shownotes:

Hat tip to Sakari Heiskanen of Gummerus Publishers for recording the interview: https://twitter.com/heiskan

Joel's book - 101 Very Finnish Problems: https://www.gummerus.fi/fi/kirja/9789512407507/101-very-finnish-problems/

André Wickström on Twitter: https://twitter.com/andrewickstroem

Joel's book recommendation - Chasing the Scream (on the so-called War on Drugs): http://chasingthescream.com

Thomas' podcast recommendation - Haven's Gate, in-depth documentary on the suicide cult of the same name: https://www.heavensgate.show

Thomas' podcast recommendation - Cults, documentary series on religious cults: https://www.parcast.com/cults/

Joel's podcast app recommendation - Apple Podcasts (included on all Apple mobiles): https://itunes.apple.com/app/podcasts/id525463029?mt=8

Thomas' favorite podcast app (iOS) - Overcast: https://itunes.apple.com/app/overcast/id888422857?mt=8

Thomas' podcast app recommendation (iOS & Android) - CastBox: https://castbox.fm

Are electric vehicles taking off in Finland? Joel Willans, author of the best-selling book 101 Very Finnish Problems, is joined by Antti Korpelainen of Virta, a car charging services company. Topics include battery technology, long drives to Lapland and more. Co-host Thomas Nybergh is annoyed by misguided bio fuel subsidies and wants the current Finnish government to shove it.

Contact: [email protected]

Produced by Thomas Nybergh / Ink Tank Media

Shownotes:

Thomas’ article on Finnish electric car adoption, anti-electric lobbyists and harmful subsidies: http://inktank.fi/electric-car-adoption-finland-problems/

How Norway’s government made electric gars irresistible: https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/norways-government-made-electric-cars-irresistible

Electric cars in China: https://www.reuters.com/article/us-byd-autos/byd-predicts-ambitious-china-shift-to-electric-cars-by-2030-idUSKCN1BW0BQ

Developments in battery technology and cost: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/07/08/climate/electric-cars-batteries.html

Electric car crash safety: https://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/09/13/electric-vehicles-safety_n_3922629.html

Are electric vehicles taking off in Finland? Joel Willans, author of the best-selling book 101 Very Finnish Problems, is joined by Antti Korpelainen of Virta, a car charging services company. Topics include battery technology, long drives to Lapland and more. Co-host Thomas Nybergh is annoyed by misguided bio fuel subsidies and wants the current Finnish government to shove it.

Contact: [email protected]

Produced by Thomas Nybergh / Ink Tank Media

Shownotes:

Thomas’ article on Finnish electric car adoption, anti-electric lobbyists and harmful subsidies: http://inktank.fi/electric-car-adoption-finland-problems/

How Norway’s government made electric gars irresistible: https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/norways-government-made-electric-cars-irresistible

Electric cars in China: https://www.reuters.com/article/us-byd-autos/byd-predicts-ambitious-china-shift-to-electric-cars-by-2030-idUSKCN1BW0BQ

Developments in battery technology and cost: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/07/08/climate/electric-cars-batteries.html

Electric car crash safety: https://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/09/13/electric-vehicles-safety_n_3922629.html

Let’s talk ski jumping toddlers. Joel Willans, author of the best-selling book 101 Very Finnish Problems, discusses winter sports and other outdoorsy stuff with former semi-professional ski jumper Jussa Lauhamaa. Co-host Thomas Nybergh is curious about Jussa’s job involving the Sports Tracker app and wearable tech for active lifestyles.

Contact: [email protected]

Produced by Thomas Nybergh / Ink Tank Media

Shownotes:

Jussa being sporty on Sports Tracker: https://www.sports-tracker.com/view_profile/jussalauhamaa

Jussa on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jussalauhamaa/

Jussa's home town of Rovaniemi: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rovaniemi

Ski jumps as part of the Lahti cityscape: https://www.flickr.com/photos/gsymoo/1617195591/

Ski jumping: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ski_jumping

Finnish sporting goods conglomerate Amer Sports: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amer_Sports

Brought to you by Carl's Jr.: http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Brought%20to%20you%20by%20Carl%27s%20Jr.

Why Thomas prefers iPhones despite them being crap in the cold: https://www.miradore.com/blog/the-state-of-android-software-updates-2017/

Thomas' recommendation - "Homecoming", a stellar dystopian sci-fi drama in podcast form: https://gimletmedia.com/homecoming/

The Guardian's review of "Homecoming": https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2016/nov/24/homecoming-podcast-catherine-keener-david-schwimmer