Very Finnish Problems5 Feb 2018

Episode 10: When you queue for free buckets and they run out

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: veryfinnishproblems@inktank.fi 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

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Episode 19: When Midsummer is Finland’s best and worst celebration

Very Finnish Problems creator Joel Willans interviews the minds behind Midsummer Madness, a free Helsinki open-air Midsummer event for 2020. Jeroen Sebrechts and Claire Delhom discuss their personal j...

12 Des 201945min

Episode 18: When it's December 24th and it still hasn't snowed

In this episode, Joel Willans, author of the Very Finnish Problems books, discusses journalist Erika Benke’s amazing journey from communist Hungary to the BBC World Service and her recent stories on F...

10 Nov 201953min

Episode 17: Wearing 15 layers of clothing to stay warm

Joel Willans, author of the Very Finnish Problems books, learns how the polluting textile industry is facing much-needed renewal thanks to Finnish innovation. Emmi Berlin from Jyväskylä based wood pul...

21 Okt 20191h 2min

Episode 16: When you think life is hard in Finland

Very Finnish Problems creator Joel Willans chats with Joe Konderla, writer at the Finniot, a blog on adjusting to Finnish quirks. Topics include British imperialism in Wales, Helsinki versus Tampere a...

15 Jun 201949min

Episode 15: When your world-leading coffee consumption is a sham

Joel Willans, captain of Very Finnish Problems, investigates the extraordinary hot beverage habits of his adopted country. Lari Salomaa, from Swedish artisanal coffee and tea brewery Johan & Nyström, ...

19 Mai 201946min

Episode 14: When your main exports are spooky hippos and metal music

Creator of Very Finnish Problems Joel Willans returns with a conversation on how and why Finland is big in Japan with project manager, exports specialist Sami Häikiö. We learn about the strides being ...

27 Mar 201958min

Episode 13: When you don’t get sisu

This time, Very Finnish Problems creator Joel Willans is joined by Joanna Nylund, author of Sisu: The Finnish Art of Courage, to discuss, as the book title suggests, Finnish resilience. Is sisu someho...

30 Okt 20181h 6min

Episode 12: When Northern Lights have been seen by everyone except you

What’s it like to spend most of your time living in the Finnish wilderness? Joel Willans, author and creator of Very Finnish Problems discusses the beauty of Northern nature with explorer and Instagra...

13 Aug 201858min