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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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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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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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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Concept store in downtown Reykjavík, Laugavegur 49, Bakhús. Fashion + Music + Coffee Podcast about music and fashion
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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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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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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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Join filmmaker Gaukur Úlfarsson and Icelandic comedian Jon Gnarr as they discuss their documentary, “Gnarr”. Following his country’s economic meltdown, Gnarr formed a punk political party and ran for mayor of Reykjavik. When support for Gnarr’s mayoral bid snowballs, what began as a joke quickly captures the imagination of a nation desperate for a change.
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Get lost and discover through the tales of travel, culture, and introspection of Roamancing Travel Magazine’s motley crew of travellers and culture cravers.
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Destination Unlocked is the travel podcast that helps you plan smarter holidays and uncover the world’s best destinations. Hosted by travel writer and presenter Daniel Edward, each episode features a local expert unlocking their home city or region - from what to see and do, to local food, customs, and day trips nearby. Calm, conversational, and packed with insider tips, it’s like chatting with a friend who really knows where you’re going next.
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Nordic-China Startup Forum connects Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland, and Iceland, with China. We are a community organization that helps to introduce startups, entrepreneurs, and the startup ecosystem to other members of the community. We are a Student-Led Non-Profit that holds events online and offline in various cities including, Beijing, Oslow, Shanghai, Copenhagen, Shenzhen, Helsinki, Guangzhou, Malmo, Chengdu, Lund, Chongqing, Reykjavik, and more. We are always looking for more communi ...
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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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The Sense8 After Show recaps, reviews and discusses episodes of Netflix's Sense8. Show Summary: Eight strangers around the globe find themselves connected — first by a violent vision, then by their shared ability to connect with one another's thoughts and actions, and finally by the urgent need to find out what happened and why. Their need to know goes beyond simple curiosity — as they pursue answers, a mysterious organization hunts them down, intent on destroying them. The intense thriller ...
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Journey back to the golden era of Irish football - match by match!
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Litos and Rene venture the current status of the MLS world, while at the same time discussing what else is going on in the soccer community on a global scale. Yes, we call it soccer. Let’s discuss! Ask us questions on Twitter using #Ask5050 https://fnx.grsm.io/5050ballpod DISCOUNT CODE (15% off): 5050ball
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Ben's Ukulele Road Trips podcast brings you conversations with locals of visited countries, fun facts, facts less fun but still interesting, and songs !
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Talk 2 Brazil, a leading business podcast promoting entrepreneurs, business owners, business executives, sharing tips on business networking and relationship management. Tom Reaoch, creator and host interviews successful global business experts, sharing business opportunities and experiences. Talk 2 Brazil Podcast on major platforms. https://talk2brazil.blogspot.com/
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Like history? Love museums? From ancient relics to modern marvels, each episode of this show features a new museum and a sampling of some amazing artifacts housed there. What makes Curator's Choice truly special is our exclusive interviews with the unsung heroes of museums—the curators themselves. These guardians of history will share insights, anecdotes, and the often untold stories that breathe life into the artifacts they protect. Through this podcast, our mission is to dispel the notion ...
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Episode 730 - SCHOOL OF PHOTOGRAPHY GRADUATION EXHIBITION, REYKJAVÍK MUSEUM OF PHOTOGRAPHY
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11:46Today on RÚV English Radio, the new exhibition opening this Friday.An exhibition (https://borgarsogusafn.is/en/events/opnun-utskriftarsyning-ljosmyndaskolans-670867) featuring the graduation works of students who just have completed their diploma in Creative Photography from the School of Photography, begins on 12 December at 4pm. It opens and runs…
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Destination Unlocked: Reykjavik - Valur on Sagas, Museums and Daily Life
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35:47Reykjavik is a treasure trove of experiences just waiting to be unlocked, and today we dive deep into what makes this stunning city the gateway to Iceland's natural wonders. Our guest, Valur Heiðar Sævarsson, the founder of Your Friend in Reykjavik, shares invaluable insights on navigating the city’s vibrant culture, from iconic sites like Hallgrím…
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Episode 733 - THE WEEK IN ICELAND: EUROVISION, FERTILITY CLINICS, SÚÐAVÍK, REYKJANESBRAUT, SWIMMING
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28:44Today on RÚV English Radio, it's a new episode of The Week In Iceland.Darren is joined by his RÚV colleague Haukur Holm.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 Radio - we'd love to give you a mention! Email [email protected]…
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Episode 732 - TÆKNIMINJASAFN AUSTURLANDS / THE TECHNICAL MUSEUM, SEYÐISFJÖRÐUR
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14:19Today, RÚV English Radio is in the town of Seyðisfjörður, in the east of Iceland.The Technical Museum (https://tekmus.is/en/) tells many stories of transformations: the importance of technology in this part of Iceland, the contribution made by working women to the town around the turn of the 20th century, and of course, the major landslide in 2020 …
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Episode 731 - AUÐSKILIÐ - SIMPLE ICELANDIC LEARNING: JAPANESE ZOOS WANT PUFFINS
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10:57Today 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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Destination Unlocked: Barcelona - Ann-Marie Brannigan on Gaudi, Food and Catalan Culture
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34:58In this episode of Destination Unlocked, Daniel sits down with Ann-Marie Brannigan, co-founder of Runner Bean Tours, one of Barcelona’s top walking tour companies. If you are planning a Barcelona trip or it is on your travel wishlist, this conversation is packed with calm, practical advice from someone who genuinely knows the city inside out. Ann-M…
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Destination Unlocked: Slow Travel - Bailey Cook on Backpacking, Adventure and Confidence
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41:25Join us as we explore the adventurous world of slow travel with Bailey Cook, the globetrotting backpacker who turned a six-month journey into a three-year odyssey across 70 countries. We dive deep into the essence of traveling full-time with just a backpack, discussing everything from the thrill of spontaneous adventures to the invaluable connectio…
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Episode 729 - THE FRENCH HOUSES OF FÁSKRÚÐSFJÖRÐUR
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29:40Today, RÚV English Radio is in Fáskrúðsfjörður, in the Eastfjords of Iceland.Fáskrúðsfjörður has a historical link to French influence due to the presence of French fishermen in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, who established a station in the area for processing and salting fish. The remnants of these structures, including some houses and b…
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Episode 728 - THE WEEK IN ICELAND: TUNNELS, LIVE MUSIC, EUROVISION, LANGUAGE, DRUGS, CHURCH
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41:40Today on RÚV English Radio, it's a new episode of The Week In Iceland.Darren is joined by his RÚV colleague Guðmundur Atli Hlynsson.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 Radio - we'd love to give you a mention! Email engl…
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Björk, Sigur Rós, Eurovision, Israel, Municipality Politics & Tunnels
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1:06:11Are 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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Today on RÚV English Radio, a retrospective showing the astonishing work of Icelandic video artist, Steina.The Icelandic artist Steina is internationally known as a pioneer in video and new media art, and is also a major influence on contemporary art in Iceland.Steina: Playback (https://listasafnreykjavikur.is/en/exhibitions/steina-vasulka-2025-en)…
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#6 Larry Jaffee Opens Iceland's First Record Press In 40 Years
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31:25Send 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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Episode 726 - AUÐSKILIÐ - SIMPLE ICELANDIC LEARNING: CANCER DRUG PRICING
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8:57Today 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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Episode 725 - LATIN AMERICAN FILM FESTIVAL REYKJAVÍK 2025
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10:39The Latin American Film Festival Reykjavík 2025 gets underway from today, December 3rd.Films from Mexico, Venezuela and Brazil (https://www.ruv.is/english/2025-11-27-iceland-links-with-latin-america-caribbean-through-film-and-food-459905) come to the capital's Bíó Paradís (https://bioparadis.is/vidburdir/latin-american-film-festival-2025/). It's a …
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Destination Unlocked: Muscat - Claire Hall on Culture, Food and Day Trips
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41:23Oman is a hidden gem waiting to be explored, and in this episode, we dive deep into its enchanting landscapes and rich culture. Our guest, travel blogger Claire Hall from OmanWanderlust.com, shares her firsthand experiences living in Muscat for two and a half years. We discuss must-visit spots like the Grand Mosque, the stunning Wadi Shab, and the …
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Destination Unlocked: Chicago - Hillary Marzec on Architecture, Food and Neighbourhoods
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41:26Hillary Marzec, the founder of Inside Chicago Walking Tours, joins us to unlock the vibrant city of Chicago. She shares invaluable insights on the must-see architecture, delicious local cuisine, and the quirky traditions that define this bustling metropolis. From the essential Chicago hot dog—hold the ketchup, please—to the deep-dish pizza debate, …
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Episode 724 - ÍSLENSKA STRÍÐSÁRASAFNIÐ / ICELANDIC WAR MUSEUM, REYÐARFJÖRÐUR
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34:43Today, RÚV English Radio is in Reyðarfjörður.Íslenska stríðsárasafnið (The Icelandic War Museum) (https://www.fjardabyggd.is/menning/sofn/islenska-stridsarasafnid) in Reyðarfjörður was built in 1995 with the aim of letting visitors travel back to the period of Iceland's wartime occupation.Darren met once again with Árni Pétur Árnason to find out mo…
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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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Episode 723 - THE WEEK IN ICELAND: INFLATION, EUROVISION, HOSPITALS, NAMES, TUNNELS, PATTI SMITH
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25:22Today on RÚV English Radio, it's a new episode of The Week In Iceland.Darren is joined by his RÚV colleague Ingibjörg Sara Guðmundsdóttir.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 Radio - we'd love to give you a mention! Emai…
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Helipad, Tourists Rescued In The Highlands, Former First Lady #Mugged & More
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58:53Are 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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Episode 722 - SOVEREIGNTY DAY AT ÁRBÆR / REYKJAVÍK, THE CHRISTMAS CITY
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21:54It's another double episode today from RÚV English Radio.First, we look ahead to Monday, Sovereignty Day in Iceland. On that day 107 years ago, Iceland was officially recognised by Denmark as a sovereign nation. Árbær Open Air Museum and various Icelandic cultural associations invite you to join the festivities (https://borgarsogusafn.is/en/events/…
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Episode 721 - AUÐSKILIÐ - SIMPLE ICELANDIC LEARNING / REYKJAVÍK CITY MULTICULTURAL POLICY
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25:47Today on RÚV English Radio, a double episode: our usual learning Icelandic show, and the policies shaping multiculturalism within the City of Reykjavík over the next four years.First, some more bite-sized Icelandic language learning, in this week's new episode of Auðskilið.Each week, as part of our regular programming, RÚV English Radio hopes to as…
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Epsiode 720 - LÁTIÐ BLÓMIN TALA / SONG OF THE REBEL FLOWER
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10:15Today on RÚV English Radio, your third (and last for the moment) chance to see the piece which closed this year's Reykjavík Dance Festival.Látið blómin tala / Song of the Rebel Flower (https://tix.is/event/20635/latid-blomin-tala) is a transgressive dance and music piece that plays with Icelandic music tradition and touches on topics related to que…
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Episode 719 - SJÓMINJASAFN AUSTURLANDS / EAST ICELAND MARITIME MUSEUM, ESKIFJÖRÐUR
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28:46Today, RÚV English Radio is in Eskifjörður, in east Iceland.The East Iceland Maritime Museum (https://www.east.is/en/service/maritime-museum) explains the history of fisheries and the importance of the sea in east Iceland, but despite its name, that's not all you'll find in the house.Darren met once again with Árni Pétur Árnason, to see all three p…
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Episode 718 - THE WEEK IN ICELAND: SILICON, GRINDAVÍK, TEEN DRINKING, TIME, BJÖRK, LIGHTHOUSES
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33:26Today on RÚV English Radio, it's a new episode of The Week In Iceland.Darren is joined by his RÚV colleague Árni Matthíasson.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 Radio - we'd love to give you a mention! Email english@ruv…
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Physicians, Investigating Investigations, Hot Dog TikTok, North Korea
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1:05:35Are 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 Grapevine Editor-In-Chief Bart Cameron, and Grapevine friend and contribu…
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Episode #283: Come And See The Savior Of The World
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47:27Við 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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Today, RÚV English Radio is in the east of Iceland.Vök Baths (https://vokbaths.is/en/) is located on the banks of Urriðavatn lake, a few minutes from Egilsstaðir - and that's a lake in which you can swim, if you visit Vök!Darren spoke to Kristín Dröfn Halldórsdóttir, CEO of Vök Baths, about the warm (and cold) waters.RÚV English Radio is heard arou…
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Episode 716 - AUÐSKILIÐ - SIMPLE ICELANDIC LEARNING - ICELAND'S TAEKWONDO STAR
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14:55Today on RÚV English Radio, some more bite-sized Icelandic language learning, in this week's new 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, wri…
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Today, RÚV English Radio is in Egilsstaðir, in the east of Iceland.Hús Handanna (https://hushandanna.is/pages/hafa-samband) in Egilsstaðir gathers and sells arts and crafts and other design products from Icelandic creators.Darren met Emma, one of the artists whose work is for sale in the store, and Lára Vilbergsdóttir, co-owner of Hús Handanna, to …
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Today, RÚV English Radio is in Neskaupstaður, in the east of Iceland.Safnahúsið Neskaupstaður collects three different museums, covering art, the region's maritime history, & the natural world.Darren met with previous RÚV English Radio guest Árni Pétur Árnason, to see the Jósafat Hinriksson and Natural History museums. In a future episode, we'll in…
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Episode 713 - THE WEEK IN ICELAND: SILICON, DOGS & CATS, LANGUAGE, CLOCKS
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20:47Today on RÚV English Radio, it's a new episode of The Week In Iceland.Darren is joined by his RÚV colleague Oddur Þórðarson.RÚV English Radio is heard freely around the world and in Iceland, and covers everything Icelandic - news, culture, music, language, events, people, places & more - in English.Let us know where in the world you're listening to…
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Icelandic Language Day, Organized Crime, Pets, Mosquitos & more.
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49:34Are 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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Episode #282: Jesus - The Well That Never Runs Dry
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47:09Við 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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Rich African History of South Carolina’s Lowcountry, Not Gone with the Wind
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14:25In this Roamancing Reads Podcast, Liz Campbell reads her article, ‘Discovering the Rich African History of South Carolina’s Lowcountry, Not Gone with the Wind’. At first glance, South Carolina’s Lowcountry conjures images of white-washed walls, rocking chairs, and the opulence of Scarlett O’Hara’s storybook world of life as a Southern Belle on a pl…
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Episode 712 - ICELANDIC POP: THEN, TODAY, TOMORROW, NEXT WEEK
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32:37Today on RÚV English Radio - literally everything you ever wanted to know about the history of Icelandic pop music.A new book, Icelandic Pop: Then, Today, Tomorrow, Next Week, sees Dr. Arnar Eggert Thoroddsen (https://www.facebook.com/arnareggert.is/) - music journalist, radio programmer, music guide, and "various other things" - entertainingly exp…
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Episode 711 - (DOUBLE) AUÐSKILIÐ - BABIES, AND ANOTHER BABY: in simple Icelandic
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23:23Today on RÚV English Radio, some more bite-sized Icelandic language learning, in this week's new 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, wri…
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Episode 710 - KOREAN FILM FESTIVAL ICELAND, BÍÓ PARADÍS
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21:05Today on RÚV English Radio, another first in the capital.The first ever Korean Film Festival Iceland (https://www.kfficeland.is) kicks off tomorrow, 13 November. It hopes to deepen the cultural connection between Iceland and Korea.All six films show at Reykjavík's gorgeous Bíó Paradís (https://bioparadis.is/), with English subtitles, and Iceland's …
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Episode 709 - SEYÐISFJARÐARKIRKJA: THE CHURCH IN SEYÐISFJÖRÐUR
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13:16Today on RÚV English Radio, a very iconic site in the east of Iceland.The blue church in Seyðisfjörður has become one of the most recognisable buildings in Iceland. The church has established itself as a popular visitor attraction, especially after the street leading to it was painted in rainbow colours.Darren visited Seyðisfjarðarkirkja with Aðalh…
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Today on RÚV English Radio, we go inside one of the capital's iconic sights.Perlan (https://perlan.is/) sits high on Öskjuhlíð hill in the capital. The building, set around water tanks that served the city (some still do), houses an indoor ice cave, exhibitions on glaciers, water and other natural forces, a Northern Lights show, and a soon-to-be-un…
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Airwaves, Time, Racism, Lava Bailouts, Mexican Standoff & Listener's Questions
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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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Episode 707 - DEAD AIR, TJARNARBÍÓ: ÁLFRÚN GÍSLADÓTTIR
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17:29Today on RÚV English Radio, the dark, funny, and ghostly play you can see this weekend.Dead Air (https://tix.is/event/20334/dead-air) is a dark comedy solo show, in English, written and performed by Álfrún Rose. Since Alfie's dad died she's been desperate to talk to him, and so uses an AI chatbot connecting the living with the lost.The play asks th…
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Episode 706 - MEET THE NEIGHBOURS 2025, REYKJAVÍK
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16:02Today on RÚV English Radio, this year's edition of the showcase which musically links Iceland to Scotland.Meet the Neighbours is a showcase event in Reykjavik this Saturday (https://icelandairwaves.is/meet-the-neighbours-at-lucky-records/), with a lineup of Icelandic bands, and Scottish bands and story tellers. The gigs promote the cultural, social…
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Today on RÚV English Radio, the lonely phone booth on the edge of Seyðisfjordur.Hvernig gengur...? ("How are things", or more literally, "how goes it?"), is an artwork by Guðjón Ketilsson installed in Seyðisfjordur in 2006 to mark the 100-year anniversary of a submarine telegraph cable from the UK being brought ashore. A phone booth made of rusted …
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Episode 704 - DR. KARÍTAS HRUNDAR PÁLSDÓTTIR: ICELANDIC EASY LANGUAGE FICTION
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15:58Today on RÚV English Radio, the books that really make learning Icelandic fun."Vikuspá" is a collection of short stories for adult learners of Icelandic as a second language. (https://www.forlagid.is/vara/vikuspa/)The book is an independent sequel to “Árstíðir” and “Dagatal” which have been used at various education levels in Iceland as well as abr…
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Episode #280: Divine Initiative & Our Response
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48:26Við 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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Episode 703 - GÍSLI GUNNARSSON: ÚR ÖSKUNNI
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16:43Today, Grindavík's Gísli Gunnarsson returns to RÚV English Radio.Gísli Gunnarsson’s upcoming record, inspired by his love of Grindavík and concern for its future, will be out on November 7. The release will be marked with a special event on November 8 for the townspeople of Grindavík and in partnership with Iceland Airwaves, at the church in the to…
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Snowpocalypse, housing Policy, humans outnumber sheep in Iceland and more
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53:29Are 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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Ólöf Kristjánsdóttir. Chief Marketing Officer, Taktikal
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40:41Viðtal við Ólöf Kristjánsdóttur í Hlaðvarpinu með Óla JónsUm Ólöfu KristjánsdótturLærði viðskiptafræði og síðar alþjóðasamskipti í Háskóla Íslands.Útskrifaðist þremur mánuðum fyrir hrunið 2008.Ég hóf störf í hugbúnaðargeiranum eftir útskrift þar sem auðveldast var að fá vinnu vegna gengisbreytinga sem tvöfölduðu tekjur fyrirtækja sem seldu á erlend…
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