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The Faroe Islands Podcast

The Faroe Islands Podcast explores the news, culture, and politics of the Faroe Islands... and it's in English so you can understand it.

Jun 28, 2013

The G! Festival is just a few weeks away, so it's time to check in with Jon Tyril. He's the man who founded the three-day celebration of music and who still picks most of the event's lineup. We'll review how last year's festival went, and take a listen to some artists who could make waves this year.


Jun 13, 2013

This week, we talk to a former Manchester United goalkeeper as he visits the Faroe Islands for the first time, Then we'll visit the village of Velbastadur and ask that age-old question, "is this hill green enough?"


Jun 6, 2013

This week, we talk to Johannes Patursson. He lives in the historic village of Kirkjubour in a home his family has occupied for 17 generations. We'll find out how his family came to live in the ancient house, what it's like to live in a house that's also part museum, and the hopes he has for his children.