Sauna Talk

Anyone lucky enough to have a hard copy of Mikkel Aaland's 1978 book Sweat can page through his journey into the various sweat bathing practices and traditions from all over the World. Throughout his ...

4 Sep 20201h 7min

Today on the bench, we hear from kindred spirits from across the big pond: Jake and Max Newport. As testament to our mutual love of authentic sauna, though this episode has been in the works for month...

17 Jul 20201h 49min

I first learned of Scott Carney as he was writing his 2016 book, What Doesn't Kill Us, the story of Scott being commissioned by Playboy Magazine to write an article debunking the cold water deep breat...

16 Jun 20201h 15min

Today on the bench, we are pleased to welcome Jessica Kelso, founder, owner, and proprietor of Löyly in Portland Oregon, which today comprises two public sauna facilities. Growing up in Oregon, Jess f...

30 Mai 202042min

Today on the bench, we are seated between pro football player Brian Peters and Mindstrong project founder Harvey Martin. "Chasing the edge" is an easy concept. Athletes sustain performance via an aggr...

3 Apr 20201h 14min

Today on the bench was the day the coronavirus became front and center in the United States. We visit with Rod Buhrsmith His Father in Law had a brain aneurysm, and he really leaned into assisting wit...

20 Mar 20201h 23min

Welcome to a dream come true: a new community sauna for Duluth, Minnesota. Setting up for Winter/Spring residency, right next to Lake Superior, partnering with The Inn on Lake Superior, Canal Park, Du...

22 Feb 20201h 9min

Let's welcome Carrie Drinkwine to Sauna Talk. We start our sauna rounds with wet hair. The oils of your own hair are healthy. Carrie's medical history Dietetics and Nutrition Science major. Masters in...

7 Feb 20201h 18min