Latest Reindeer Podcast Episodes
15 Marcos Astete: A Christmas Movie Fight!
Taken North - December 07, 2017 19:22 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingIt’s that magical time of year! The new Star Wars film is almost here! Oh, nope, sorry Josefina... the holiday season has just begun! This week, with the return of Marcos Astete, we share our Christmas plans, our Star Wars plans, and Marcos’ obsession with Jim Carrey. For the celebration of the ...
14 Wiggo Antonsen: The Northernmost Taxi Driver
Taken North - November 30, 2017 22:28 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingEven in this northernmost city, we have a taxi service which helps us around during winter storms and getting us to and from the airport to escape the cold and snow. Wiggo Antonsen is one of these drivers and joins us to share his experience as 'The Northernmost Famous Taxi Driver in the World'!...
13 Ida Marie Eilertsen: Panties, Entrepreneurs, and Sailing. Oh my!
Taken North - November 23, 2017 20:39 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingPassion projects are the driving force for many individuals living in Svalbard, and the world. For Ida Marie Eilertsen and her business partner, that project is creating a top secret pair of comfy ladies undies! Ida Maria, the third generation of arctic explorers, shares a few of her experiences...
12 Malin Grahndin: Q&A Meeting the Locals
Taken North - November 17, 2017 02:45 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingDuring our November Facebook Live event, we asked our listeners to send us some of their questions about life in the Arctic. We did our best to answer the questions, but thought we should seek additional opinions in the pursuit of clarifying what life in Longyearbyen means for people! Josefina's...
11 Jason Rutherford: Volunteering at the Edge of the Earth.
Taken North - November 09, 2017 21:25 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingVolunteering can take you a long way: for Jason Rutherford, that's the Arctic! He has been volunteering in permaculture from California to Costa Rica and now stumbling upon Benjamin Vidmar’s project, Polar Permaculture Solution, from Episode 3. In this episode, we discuss Jo’s lazy eye, Jason’s ...
10 Carlos Casas: Documenting Lives in the Furthest Reaches
Taken North - November 02, 2017 23:01 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingHaving been in all the corners of the world, internationally awarded filmmaker Carlos Casas tells his experiences of people who live in these remote areas. Casas was granted artist-in-residence by Artica Svalbard, allowing him to experience and experiment with life in the Arctic. He shares some ...
9 Marcos Astete: Halloween Special & Review of 'The Thing' 1982
Taken North - October 26, 2017 14:13 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingThe winds are getting colder and the darkness if finally falling over us here in Longyearbyen, which means it’s a great time for a Halloween episode! In this spooky chat, we invite the horror enthusiast Marcos Astete to talk about sexy grapes and Halloween plans, haunted houses, and a review of ...
8 Linda Aberg: Polar Yoga & Fighting Winter Blues
Taken North - October 19, 2017 22:10 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingWith the dark season a few weeks away we talk with Linda Aberg, a local yoga teacher, who has experienced the dark several times in all its glory. Polar latitudes can mess up your circadian rhythm, resulting in loss of sleep, fatigue, and depression. Find out how we avoid seasonal affective diso...
7 Ser Thomas Williams: Living a Nomadic Lifestyle
Taken North - October 12, 2017 20:21 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingTen years ago Ser Thomas Williams' nomad spirit brought him to west coast Norway, where he came to experience the culture clash, and ultimately came to learn the Norwegian language. After years in the cold, he now seeks life in the warmth. If you enjoy this episode please leave a review and su...
6 Ina Søhus: Helping Hand at The Hero Centre
Taken North - October 05, 2017 14:41 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingUp in the north, we live as if in a bubble, distracted with adventure and forgetting the devastating conflicts happening around the world, causing millions to flee their homes. Ina Søhus, a member of The Hero Centre, shares some of her stories, experiences, and the misconceptions about refugees ...
5 Justin and Josefina: The Voices Behind Taken North
Taken North - September 29, 2017 01:01 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingWe are Justin and Josefina. In this episode, we thought it was time for us to introduce ourselves, share who we are, why we keep on coming back to Svalbard, and why we decided to start the northernmost podcast on Earth. If you enjoy this episode please leave a review and subscribe! takennort...
4 Ida Larsen: A Northern Beer History Lesson
Taken North - September 21, 2017 12:49 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingWhat can and can we not say? In this episode, we discuss Norwegian Alcohol laws and the old traditions of Alcohol Quota Card with Ida Larson, the head of the visitor center and administration at the Svalbard Brewery. With wit, she tells us the inspiring story behind the brewery, how it changed L...
3 Benjamin Vidmar: Permaculture in the Arctic
Taken North - September 21, 2017 12:43 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingHow can we make this cold, bare arctic town greener? Founder of Polar Permaculture Solutions, Benjamin Vidmar, has the solution! He teaches us the steps we can all take to help Longyearbyen to become more ecologically aware. Benjamin tells the story of the northernmost greenhouse and his passion...
2 Chicco Mattos: Filming the Beauty of the Arctic
Taken North - September 21, 2017 12:39 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingTogether with Chicco Mattos, producer and owner of Shutterbird Production, we discuss how to survive in the Arctic, his fascination with the northern lights, what motivates someone to go out shooting for hours upon hours in -40'C. We also ask Chicco about his successful TV show, "Minha Vida no A...
1 Ivan Aasten: A Northernmost Introduction
Taken North - September 21, 2017 12:34 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingTo help us introduce Svalbard and the podcast we have invited our friend, Ivan, to come into the studio. After a few years of living in the city, we each share a few unique experiences which make life here odd. Join us as we discuss surviving the inevitable zombie apocalypse, defeating polar bea...
Evolution
Evolution - for iPad/Mac/PC - March 26, 2010 04:43 - 53 seconds ★★★★ - 1 ratingA short introduction to this album.
Evolution
Evolution - for iPod/iPhone - March 26, 2010 04:43 - 53 secondsA short introduction to this album.
Transcript -- Evolution
Evolution - for iPod/iPhone - March 26, 2010 04:43 - application/pdfTranscript -- A short introduction to this album.
Transcript -- Evolution
Evolution - for iPad/Mac/PC - March 26, 2010 04:43 - application/pdf ★★★★ - 1 ratingTranscript -- A short introduction to this album.
Northern Norway
Evolution - for iPad/Mac/PC - December 24, 2008 01:32 - 3 minutes - Video ★★★★ - 1 ratingAn undisturbed natural laboratory. One of the most isolated arctic landmasses, an ideal location to observe rapid evolutionary change.
Northern Norway
Evolution - for iPod/iPhone - December 24, 2008 01:32 - 3 minutes - VideoAn undisturbed natural laboratory. One of the most isolated arctic landmasses, an ideal location to observe rapid evolutionary change.
Transcript -- Northern Norway
Evolution - for iPod/iPhone - December 24, 2008 01:32 - application/pdfTranscript -- An undisturbed natural laboratory. One of the most isolated arctic landmasses, an ideal location to observe rapid evolutionary change.
Transcript -- Northern Norway
Evolution - for iPad/Mac/PC - December 24, 2008 01:32 - application/pdf ★★★★ - 1 ratingTranscript -- An undisturbed natural laboratory. One of the most isolated arctic landmasses, an ideal location to observe rapid evolutionary change.
Mainland Reindeer
Evolution - for iPad/Mac/PC - December 24, 2008 01:31 - 1 minute - Video ★★★★ - 1 ratingThe behaviour and evolution of the mainland species. Analysing how they live and what they eat.
Mainland Reindeer
Evolution - for iPod/iPhone - December 24, 2008 01:31 - 1 minute - VideoThe behaviour and evolution of the mainland species. Analysing how they live and what they eat.
Transcript -- Mainland Reindeer
Evolution - for iPod/iPhone - December 24, 2008 01:31 - application/pdfTranscript -- The behaviour and evolution of the mainland species. Analysing how they live and what they eat.
Transcript -- Mainland Reindeer
Evolution - for iPad/Mac/PC - December 24, 2008 01:31 - application/pdf ★★★★ - 1 ratingTranscript -- The behaviour and evolution of the mainland species. Analysing how they live and what they eat.
Mainland Species Biology
Evolution - for iPad/Mac/PC - December 24, 2008 01:30 - 4 minutes - Video ★★★★ - 1 ratingInside the stomach & intestine of a reindeer. An in depth look at how the species extracts nutrients and conserves heat.
Mainland Species Biology
Evolution - for iPod/iPhone - December 24, 2008 01:30 - 4 minutes - VideoInside the stomach & intestine of a reindeer. An in depth look at how the species extracts nutrients and conserves heat.
Transcript -- Mainland Species Biology
Evolution - for iPod/iPhone - December 24, 2008 01:30 - application/pdfTranscript -- Inside the stomach & intestine of a reindeer. An in depth look at how the species extracts nutrients and conserves heat.