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Unfiltered Icelandic spoken at a comprehensive rate for beginning, intermediate, and advanced Icelandic learners.
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Whether you're captivated by folklore, paranormal, sorcery, the Hidden People, haunted things, people or locations in Iceland you've come to the right place! Here you will venture into the dark side of Iceland. Will you dare to follow us into this unexplainable realm? Host: Ann Peters (Iceland Wedding Planner) is utterly obsessed with all of these things. Each week you'll be introduced to different dark sides of Iceland with a dose listener retells.
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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's Iceland Roundup is a weekly news oriented podcast show hosted by a rotating cast of staff members and hangers on, with special expert guests. Highlighting the broad strokes of Icelandic news and the local views. For more about life, travel and entertainment in Iceland, go to www.grapevine.is
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Survivor Recaps and Interviews hosted by Survivor Rob Cesternino
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A new mockumentary series from RTÉ Documentary On One and RTÉ Drama On One. Written by Colm Tobin and Aidan O’Donovan, this black comedy is set in a sprawling ghost estate - a failed housing project called 30 Acres. Previous series from Documentary on One include First Conviction, Stolen Sister, Where is Jón?, The Real Carrie Jade, Runaway Joe, Finding Samantha, First Consignment, GunPlot, Tiger Roll and The Nobody Zone.
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The Next Leap is a podcast about how inventions become real-world products like Gatorade and medications like warfarin.
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Friends from different countries giving our top threes' in various subjects. We'll hopefully be learning, but we'll definitely be laughing!
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Welcome to Diceland, the first ever punk rock D&D podcast from The Hard Times. Join Dungeon Master Liam Senior as he takes you on an adventure like no other, with players Lauren Lavin, Dylan Farr and Jolie Darrow! New episodes every other Tuesday.
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RÚV English Radio is the new name for the RÚV English Podcast. Every weekday you can find a brand new show from RÚV English Radio, right here. We cover everything Icelandic - news, culture, music, language, events, people, places and more. Hear a new programme, in English, every day, on RÚV English Radio - part of Iceland's national broadcasting service, RÚV. If you have an idea for a show, or just want to get in touch, email anytime - [email protected]
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A chronological journey through the history of Scandinavia from the last ice age to the dawn of the space age. Geographically, we cover the five modern Nordic countries of Denmark, Norway, Iceland, Sweden and Finland—as well as a few other bits and pieces here and there where it‘s relevant. Visit the SHP shop: bit.ly/podshpshop Make a donation: patreon.com/scandinavianhistory
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Welcome to The Tölt Tales podcast. This podcast is dedicated to our best friends, the Icelandic horses. The show features interviews with breeders, trainers, riders, and enthusiasts who share their knowledge, experiences, and love for these remarkable horses. Music by Cob
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From the Land of Fire and Ice – Comes Black Ice Black Ice explores Iceland’s most fascinating and chilling criminal cases — from hidden scandals and unsolved disappearances to crimes that shook one of the world’s most peaceful nations. With every episode, hosts Sigursteinn Másson and Byron Russell dive deep beneath the surface of Icelandic society, uncovering the human stories behind the headlines. Combining investigative research, storytelling, and the haunting atmosphere of the North, Blac ...
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A chill video games podcast about interesting and creative games, from indie to AAA. Your host: Iceland-based games critic John Rogers. Follow the show on Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and Twitch to stay in touch and keep up with new episodes - find links at http://gaminginthewild.com. Gaming In The Wild is a listener-supported. You can support the show at http://patreon.com/gaminginthewild to join the listener community, and get bonus episodes and other fun perks.
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Deep North: Stories from Iceland is the official podcast of Iceland Review, the longest-running magazine presenting Iceland, in print since 1963. Deep North is a journey into Iceland, with in-depth interviews and coverage of art, business, politics, sports, history, nature, and more. Updated bi-weekly.
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Lost on a tiny two-tree island, hapless castaways, Jason and Bradney, struggle to make it through each strange day in this immersive improvised comedy misadventure. Every morning, boxes mysteriously wash up on shore. The items inside are pretty useless. The island is a bit weird. They have absolutely no idea where they are and very little idea of what to do. With only the junk they unbox and a few coconuts each, simply surviving is a real surreal challenge. Welcome to Cartoon Island. New epi ...
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Formula Indie Europe is a 2 hours music showcase focused on independent music made in Europe produced by European Indie Music Network info on www.euroindiemusic.info Discover more on https://euroindiemusic.info/formula-indie Country List Albania, Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Croatia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, , Germany, Greece, Ireland, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, North Macedonia ,Malta, Monaco, Norway, Nether ...
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Follow @stefansnae on Twitter for more. Bringing you the latest news from the Iceland team as well as offering you an inside view of Icelandic fan culture, insight and interviews with the team and staff and everything you need to know to be a true Iceland supporter without having to understand Icelandic!
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A once in a lifetime trip to Iceland where you will visit 4 cities and other destinations in those cities.
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The Reykjavík Grapevine has been published out of down town Reykjavík for more than 20 years, with its offices for most of that time next door to the "World Famous Hot Dog Stand". Every day, people drop-in to our office for various reasons. Sometimes we they tell us interesting stuff that we want to share with you, so we interview them, for your pleasure. There is no theme. Hosted by: Jón Trausti Sigurðarson & Bart Cameron
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Progressive musicians from the Icelandic music scene guide you through the Iceland Airwaves Music Festival. Bands, songs, venues and of course rock and roll on www.icelandair.is/airwaves .
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On Economics Explained, we take a look at interesting countries, policies, and decisions from the point of view of an economist. The world is an interesting place and we hope to uncover some of this intrigue in our short, informative podcasts.
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Halló! Kvikmyndapod is a film discussion podcast that journeys through the cinema of 21st century Iceland celebrating the unique films made in Iceland and the film-makers behind them. Each week Rob (a big fan of Iceland) and Ellie (a relative newbie to all things Iceland) tackle a single movie and chat about it. From comedies to documentaries to horror films, the podcast looks at what makes them specifically Icelandic as well as how they fit into the wider world of film. Get in touch: kvikmy ...
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A friendly podcast on all things medieval. Join host Danièle Cybulskie each week as she interviews the world's experts on topics ranging from pigs, to Persian poetry, to the Plantagenets.
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Tess is a Dutch entrepreneur living in Iceland, CEO, founder and creator of The Universal Laws of Business and a 6 figure business owner. Tess and her team help high and unique value delivering entrepreneurs create their World of Wealth and break through their ceiling by balancing Personal Development and Business Mastery. "You hold the power to create a universe within the world we live in. Using your business as a tool to express who you are, impact your clients' lives, and build substanti ...
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Welcome to Lava Academy, the official podcast from the team behind Lava Show in Iceland — the world’s only live Lava Show! Hosted by Iain MacKinnon and Jon Heidar Ragnheidarson. Each monthly episode dives into the explosive world of volcanoes. From Iceland’s fiery fissures to famous eruptions around the globe, we explore how volcanoes form, why they erupt, and what they mean for the people who live near them. With expert guests like geologists and volcanologists, Lava Academy blends science, ...
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Amanpour is CNN International's flagship global affairs interview program hosted by Chief International Correspondent Christiane Amanpour.
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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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Since 2005, Amateur Traveler has been talking about different destinations every week. It covers destinations all over the world with an emphasis on culturally rich travel. Learn more about your world. Amateur Traveler won its creator, Chris Christensen, a Travel+Leisure award as the "best independent travel journalist" and entry into the "Podcast Hall of Fame."
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A show where a kaiju veteran and a kaiju newbie watch giant monster movies and chat about them. Hosted by Andrew (he/him/his) and Amanda (she/her/hers). New episodes whenever we get around to it.
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Salka is a publishing house and a bookstore with great variety of books on Iceland and Icelandic culture.
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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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Amateur enthusiast Jacke Wilson journeys through the history of literature, from ancient epics to contemporary classics. Episodes are not in chronological order and you don't need to start at the beginning - feel free to jump in wherever you like! Find out more at historyofliterature.com and facebook.com/historyofliterature. Support the show by visiting patreon.com/literature or historyofliterature.com/donate. Contact the show at [email protected].
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Season 01: The Alternative History of Iceland 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. P ...
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Intelligence Squared is the home of lively debate and deep-dive discussion. Follow Intelligence Squared wherever you get your podcasts and enjoy four regular episodes per week taking you to the heart of the issues that matter in the company of the world’s great minds. We’d love to hear your feedback and what you think we should talk about next, who we should have on and what our future debates should be. Send us an email or voice note with your thoughts to [email protected] or ...
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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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Das wichtigste, spannendste oder außergewöhnlichste Berlin-Thema des Tages — diskutiert in fünf Minuten mit einem Experten aus der Tagesspiegel-Redaktion. Unser Podcast für die Hauptstadt erscheint immer wochentags pünktlich zum Feierabend.
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Every Tuesday, comedians Rory Powers and Kit Grier investigate a different paranormal case and find the truth inside the mystery. Support This Paranormal Life on Patreon
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Comedian Kathleen Madigan opens her Pub every week to talk about everything and anything fun in her world. Light bar conversations ranging from her parents to unsolved mysteries, sports to chimpanzee documentaries.
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Disrupting Peace explores why peace hasn’t worked, and how it still could. In each episode, Bridget Conley, research director at the World Peace Foundation, speaks with a researcher specializing in one obstacle to peace, and an activist who’s changing systems from the ground up. Together they explore what worked, what didn’t, and why we shouldn’t give up.
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Listen to researchers talk about the history, society and culture of the Nordic region (Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden and the autonomous territories, Greenland, the Faroe Islands and Åland). Mainly interviews and panel discussions, but also synopses of particular historical events and topics within the humanities and social sciences written by researchers and read out in one of the Nordic languages as well as English.
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Far up in the North Atlantic Ocean, on a small volcanic island called Iceland, we find stories from present and past, locals and outsiders, newcomers and visitors.
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A podcast dedicated to sharing traumatic travel experiences
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Episode 748 - AUÐSKILIÐ - LEARNING ICELANDIC WITH RÚV ENGLISH - THE 2026 ECLIPSE
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Today on RÚV English Radio, some more bite-sized Icelandic language learning, in the latest weekly episode of Auðskilið.Each week, as part of our regular programming, RÚV English Radio hopes to assist with the learning of Icelandic.In weekly shows, called Auðskilið - which means "easily understood" - you can follow along with a recent news story, w…
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INSANE Video Evidence of Iceland’s Sea MONSTER - The Lagarfljót Worm
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As we hurtle through the festive season it’s getting cold, but here at This Paranormal Life instead of conserving our energy and our heat, Kit and Rory are heading north into the icy fjords and lakes of Iceland to hunt down a terrifying ancient paranormal creature known as the Lagarfljót Worm. At first the stories may sound like yet another slice o…
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Þáttur 71 - T innsetning útskýrð (T-insertion explained)
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For all socials, transcriptions, and lesson bookings, click the link here! https://linktr.ee/icelandicimmersion
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Episode 99: Greed and Ghosts at Bjarnanes
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Greed ruled Bjarnanes long before the dead did. In today's Icelandic folktale, we uncover how tyranny, superstition, and an unquiet grave turned a country church into a place of terror... Like what you hear? Give us 5 Stars! And follow for more... Checkout our website: Eerie Iceland Follow us on: Instagram Find our page on: Facebook Email us: hello…
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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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50 years ago, Iceland's women went on strike. It's not the most gender-equal country on earth. A new documentary, "The Day Iceland Stood Still," tells that historic society. Christiane speaks to their president and the film's director. Also on today's show: Former CNN Cairo bureau chief Gayle Young; tech activist Cory Doctorow Learn more about your…
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Send us a text Sky Lagoon: https://www.skylagoon.com/ Glass Shop Airbnb: https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/42451774?guests=1&adults=1&s=67&unique_share_id=6a9a5069-fc90-4a03-8e79-c0738c754c0c&source_impression_id=p3_1765037391_P3Xo9YwOAbRFizCT Hallgrimskirkja Church: https://visitreykjavik.is/service/hallgrimskirkja-church Reykjavik Cultural Night: http…
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Episode 253: Vindictive Wrapping Paper, Iceland’s Yule Cat, & The Wizard of Oz at Sphere
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INTRO (00:24): Kathleen opens the show drinking a Hazy Holiday IPA from Silver Bluff Brewing Company in Brunswick, GA. She reviews her weekend in Ponte Vedra and then LA and Vegas, discussing Fantasy Football at Good Morning Footballand seeing The Wizard of Oz at the Sphere in Vegas. TOUR NEWS: See Kathleen live on her “Day Drinking Tour.” COURT NE…
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Top Stories Of 2025 + Audience Questions + Yule Lads Explained
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Are you enjoying this? Are you not? Tell us what to do more of, and what you'd like to hear less of. The Reykjavík Grapevine's Iceland Roundup brings you the top news with a healthy dash of local views. In this episode, Grapevine publisher Jón Trausti Sigurðarson is joined by Heimildin journalist Aðalsteinn Kjartansson, and Grapevine friend and con…
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#6 Larry Jaffee Opens Iceland's First Record Press In 40 Years
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Send us a text The Reykjavík Grapevine has been published out of downtown Reykjavík for more than 20 years, with its offices for most of that time next door to the "World Famous Hot Dog Stand." Every day, people drop-in to our office for various reasons. Sometimes we they tell us interesting stuff that we want to share with you, so we interview the…
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The Remarkable True Story of The Extremists Who Hijacked the 1970’s, with Jason Burke (Part One)
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In the 1970s, a network of radical extremists terrorised the West with plane hijackings and hostage-takings. Among them were the beautiful young Leila Khaled with her jewellery made from grenade rings, the hard-drinking philanderer Carlos the Jackal sporting shades and open-neck shirts, and the radical leftists of the Baader-Meinhof Gang. Taking Is…
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AT#977 - Travel to Southeastern Turkey
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Hear about travel to Southeastern Turkey as the Amateur Traveler talks to Mark Michael from rambleswithmark.com about this region that is the home to people in the Bible like Paul and Abraham, ancient monasteries, and some of the oldest known megaliths. Connection to Region Read William Dalrymple’s From the Holy Mountain in college, a journey throu…
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Two bank robberies in 1995 were talked about as the perfect crimes, but were they?By Black Ice
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The Napoleonic Wars strained the Danish-Norwegian union bringing starvation, unrest and a crisis of legitimacy. Even worse, Sweden exploited the fact that Copenhagen had sided with the losing French, and forced king Frederik VI to hand over Norway to Sweden. But the Norwegians didn’t want to join a new union with Sweden, and saw an opportunity.…
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How Tech Platforms Threaten Our Future, With Former White House Advisor Tim Wu (Part Two)
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Tim Wu, is one of America’s leading thinkers on technology, power, and the history of monopoly powers. A Columbia Law School professor and former special assistant to President Joe Biden for technology and competition policy, Wu is best known for coining the term “net neutrality” and for his influential work in books like The Attention Merchants an…
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Episode 747 - AROUND ICELAND IN 2025 WITH RÚV ENGLISH RADIO
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Throughout the year, RÚV English Radio celebrates all of Iceland.Join us for a trip around the country, to just some of the places outside the capital area which we visited in 2025.RÚV English Radio is heard around the world and in Iceland, and covers everything Icelandic, in English.Let us know where in the world you're listening to RÚV English Ra…
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Who’s the fairest of them all? And, more importantly, how did they get that way? This week, a new biography of Marilyn Monroe sends Danièle down the rabbit hole of medieval beauty, how it was achieved, and how it’s still influencing beauty standards today. This podcast is made possible by the generous support of listeners like you! To find out how …
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After the publication of her debut novel Wuthering Heights in December of 1847, Emily Brontë - still writing under her pen name Ellis Bell - joined Currer and Acton Bell (her sisters Charlotte and Anne) as promising and intriguing young writers. Sadly, Emily would die barely a year later. How did the public view her and her writing during this brie…
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Balance Anual: En este nuevo episodio de Radio Negra, nos sentamos a rehacer el balance anual desde un lugar honesto y sin fórmulas. A través de charlas, recuerdos, referencias y momentos musicales, el programa se adentra en los caminos que forman parte de la filosofía de color : las influencias que marcan, los contextos que moldean y las preguntas…
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Episode 746 - THIS YEAR AND NEXT, WITH THE REYKJAVÍK GRAPEVINE
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On the last day of the year, we turn to the Reykjavík Grapevine magazine for highlights and previews.Bart Cameron and Jón Trausti Sigurðarson, editor and publisher respectively of The Reykjavík Grapevine and Best Of Reykjavík magazines, join Darren to look back, and ahead.RÚV English Radio is heard around the world and in Iceland, and covers everyt…
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In this S04E03 episode, we talk about our top textures. Ok well maybe a little more “lightning-mcqueen-would-use-too-much-product-in-his-hair-but-his-dash-would-be-made-by-amish-carpenters”. We talk about sleeping on bubble wrap, Mater is a dude who showers maybe once a day, sweating from your eyes and public things are gross. ---You can help suppo…
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How Tech Platforms Threaten Our Future, With Former White House Advisor Tim Wu (Part One)
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Tim Wu, is one of America’s leading thinkers on technology, power, and the history of monopoly powers. A Columbia Law School professor and former special assistant to President Joe Biden for technology and competition policy, Wu is best known for coining the term “net neutrality” and for his influential work in books like The Attention Merchants an…
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Episode 745 - NEW YEAR NIBBLES WITH WIKTOR PÁLSSON
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Today on RÚV English Radio, we look ahead to the last day of the year.You'll need snacks for your new year gathering, as you watch Áramótaskaupið (https://www.ruv.is/sjonvarp/dagskra/ruv2/2025-12-31/5460063). Luckily, we have Wiktor Pálsson, chef at Reykjavík's Lóla restaurant, on hand with some ideas.RÚV English Radio is heard around the world and…
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SEY.MOUR. - Drive Ron Zama - When The Sun Is Dark Tom Minor - Bring Back the Good Ol' Boys The Foo Birds - Turnin Dr. Clarke - Echoes of Tomorrow Kim Vestin - Phoenix My State - Its Whatever Myles Sky - Goodbye Letter laum - Float May Rei - Tender Hands No1r – 21 CARS Ivan Moult - Stood Out In The Storm Aylinka - Echo Dead Finks - Eden Take Four - …
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Episode 744 - AKUREYRI'S SISTER SELESTÍNA
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Today on RÚV English Radio, the celebration of fifty years of a religious life, twenty-five of them in Iceland.Sister Selestína is one of four Carmelites of the Divine Heart of Jesus currently living in Iceland, in a parish that stretches over 500 kilometres. Originally from Croatia, she passed through Brazil before finding her home here in Iceland…
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After spending December playing GOTY catchup and posting deliberations with various brilliant guests, it's crunch time. This episode is my personal games of the year list for 2025. Support the pod, join the patron Discord, and get a game code for 1000xRESIST, Citizen Sleeper, Ultros, or In Other Waters: http://patreon.com/gaminginthewild. See the Y…
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#157 My 2025 recap: motherhood, loss and business
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Reach out to me on Instagram :) In this heartfelt podcast, Tess Baghuis shares her personal journey through motherhood, loss, and the challenges of balancing her business. She reflects on her experiences of feeling isolated as a new mother, navigating the grief of losing her best friend, and the lessons learned along the way. Tess emphasises the im…
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Unlocked Listener Treemail-Bag – December 2025 Dive into Survivor strategy, reality TV crossovers, and rapid-fire pop culture takes as Rob Cesternino welcomes Brandon Donlon for the December Listener Tree Mailbag. As 2025 comes to a close, Rob and Brandon answer burning Survivor questions, swap holiday stories, and break down what’s coming in seaso…
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“A sonnet,” said the poet Dante Gabriel Rossetti, “is a moment’s monument.” But who invented the sonnet? Who brought it to prominence? How has it changed over the years? And why does this form continue to be so compelling? In this episode of the History of Literature, we take a brief look at one of literature's most enduring forms, from its inventi…
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How Philosophy Explains Our World, with Julian Baggini (Part Two)
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How Philosophy Explains Our World, with Julian Baggini (Part One)
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What would Aristotle make of Keir Starmer? Would Plato be a Republican? And what can philosophy teach us about modern world? In October 2025 philosopher Julian Baggini came to Intelligence Squared to help us understand the world of politics through philosophy. He set out why ‘polarisation’ need not be a dirty word, what differentiates conspiracy th…
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This week, a special show for the festive season on art with a message. First, the king of the blockbuster, James Cameron on his new film and the horror of nuclear war. Then, a conversation about "Kyoto," a hit play on both sides of the pond, finding humor and hope in climate negotiations. Also, a punk take on feminism with artist, Linda and the S…
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In this episode of Amateur Traveler, host Chris Christensen talks with AJ Ajay, a Libyan-born travel professional and founder of Intu Libya, about traveling to one of North Africa’s least-visited and most misunderstood destinations: Libya. From spectacular Roman ruins to Saharan oases, ancient Amazigh towns, and the vibrant streets of Tripoli, AJ e…
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Episode 743 - AUÐSKILIÐ - LEARNING ICELANDIC WITH RÚV ENGLISH - NEW YEAR APPROACHES
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Today on RÚV English Radio, some more bite-sized Icelandic language learning, in the latest weekly episode of Auðskilið.Each week, as part of our regular programming, RÚV English Radio hopes to assist with the learning of Icelandic.In weekly shows, called Auðskilið - which means "easily understood" - you can follow along with a recent news story, w…
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The first time anyone one was shot dead in a police operation in Iceland was in December 2013. A 59-year-old man had been firing a shotgun from inside his Reykjavík apartment. When special forces broke into the man’s apartment, he fired at them and the police responded equally. This was one of the most read and shared stories on BBC that December b…
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Michael Rosen on Hope, Happiness and Finding Joy in the Small Things (Part Two)
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Michael Rosen has known – and given – great joy in his life. And he has suffered immense sorrow. Rosen is an author, poet and former children’s laureate, much-loved for his playful humour. He has written over 200 books, including the modern children’s classic, We’re Going on a Bear Hunt. In recent years, he has become an eloquent voice on grief and…
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Gleðileg jól!Time to take a look at the incredible year enjoyed by VÆB - the brothers Hálfdán Helgi and Matthías Davíð - if only to find out why they have "33" tattooed on their ankles...RÚV English Radio is heard around the world and in Iceland, and covers everything Icelandic, in English.Let us know where in the world you're listening to RÚV Engl…
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