The Faroe Islands Podcast
Faroe Islands news, culture, politics, and music.

This week, we talk to Fraiser Hall and Peter Hammarstedt. They're the captain and first mate, respectively, of the Sea Shepherd boat "Brigitte Bardot." We discuss the Sea Shepherd's campaign in the Faroe Islands last summer, and whether their tactics actually further their goals. And we'll talk to an "undercover" operative while she worked in the Faroes.

Then we end with a well intentioned, and completely naive, plea for sanity on the internet.

Direct download: Podcast_137.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:33 AM

Whale Wars Viking Shores hits the airwaves in the US week, so we talk to a reporter who spent a few days oboard the Steve Irwin it it patrols Faroese waters.

Direct download: Podcast_136.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 9:16 AM

This week, we talk to Matthew Landrum. He's a poet and translator and he's been translating the work of a Faroese poet over the past year. We'll talk about poetry, the Faroe Islands, and someone will even get to say, "You've been here before, laser hair!"

Then we'll travel to a cemetery to contemplate our own mortality. 

Direct download: Podcast_135.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 5:53 PM

This week, we travel to the island of Nolsoy. It's just a short boat ride from Torshavn, but it feels like a world away. On this show, we stroll the streets of the island's only village, visit some locals, and learn the story of Ove Joensen.

Direct download: Podcast_134.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 8:58 PM

It's still three years off, but the Faroese are already preparing for the 2015 solar eclipse. This week, Heri Simonsen talks to two American tour operators who plan on bringing 200 "eclipse chasers" to the islands fo the big event. We'll also catch you up on the results of the X Factor finals, and visit another dreamy Faroese village.

Direct download: Podcast_133.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 6:20 AM

We're publishing on an erratic schedule this month, but we needed to check in for a quick update. First, we wanted to toot our own horn about being named European Podcast of the year in the non-profit division. Also, we need to check in with Sveinur to see if he's still on X Factor. And finally, we'll step outside in Torshavn and hear the air filled with music.

Direct download: Podcast_132.mp3
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This week, we hear an actual example of an real Faroese person performing comedy. Luckily for us, the bit we'll hear is in English. Then we'll check in on the progress of the Faroese contestants on X Factor, and stare longingly at the sea.

Direct download: Podcast_131.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 8:17 PM

This week, we talk to Høgni Hoydal, he's the head of the Republican party on the Faroe Islands. (The liberal, independence minded Republican Party, not the conservative one based in the USA) We'll talk about Faroese independence, the drafting of a constitution for the Faroe Isalnds, and even get a tour of the Faroese parliament. And, of coruse, we check in on Denmark's X Factor.

Direct download: Podcast_130.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 9:02 AM

This week, we talk about the comedy scene in the Faroes Islands. Does it exist? And if so, where can I find it? Also, we'll visiti a rolling rock and get an update on X Factor.

Direct download: Podcast_129.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 9:56 PM

This week, we get updates on a Faroese singer's shot at a Grammy, a Faroese singer's shot at winning X Factor, and a Faroese airline's shot at getting a fancy, new airplane. Then we'll stand outside a movie theater.

Direct download: Podcast_128.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 8:14 PM