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.
This 2007 Boris Johnson quote is going viral. It’s easy to see why
It looks increasingly likely that Boris Johnson will waltz into 10 Downing street thanks to the votes of 300 odd MPS and mere 160 000 Conservative members with an average age of 55. Needless to say, many people have questioned the democratic legitimacy of this, not least Boris Johnson himself.
A very British welcome: How the UK trolled Trump during his visit
True to the spirit of their nation, the people of the UK are fighting against tyranny by using the most effective weapon known to man; subtle and hilarious British humour.
5 iconic Finnish companies founded by immigrants
Despite its comparatively tiny size, the immigrant community has a long and proud history contributing to Finnish society, including founding some of the country's most iconic companies.
5 Finnish ways voting in EU elections makes life better
Turns out the EU and its effects are closer to you and more beneficial than you think. Here's how.
10 epic ways Twitter celebrated Theresa May’s resignation
Soon after Theresa May's resignation was announced on May 24th, 2019, Twitter lit up with endless side-splitting state. Here are ten of the best.
Episode 15: When your world-leading coffee consumption is a sham
Joel Willans talks to Lari Salomaa from Swedish artisanal coffee and tea specialist Johan & Nyström about peculiar Finnish coffee habits.
Welsh TV reporter shredding Nigel Farage is the best interview you’ll watch today
Nigel Farage took his dodgily-funded, manifesto-less Brexit "Party" to Wales this week. There he met BBC Cymru Wales’ political correspondent Arwyn Jones who asked him one question about Brexit. It didn't go well.
How to write a rock biography in 9 easy steps
Here's a step-by-step guide to a typical rock bio, so that when you grow up and become a famous rock-star, you too can write your own memoir.
Heaven in HEL: Unexpected ways Helsinki will wow you
When I planned my trip to Finland I had certain expectations about Helsinki. But I was in for more than a few surprises.
3 famous films that predicted Brexit
Many creative people have successfully predicted future events and technological advances through their art. Aldos Huxley predicted the widespread use […]
Episode 14: When your main exports are spooky hippos and metal music
Japan exports specialist Sami Häikiö joins Joel Willans to discuss Japan's extraordinary interest in Finland, cover metal music as well as Moomin.
Why Finns are the world’s biggest hippies
Finland is famed for sauna, Lapland and moomin. But it's also a hippie paradise. Here's why.