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Cultural Hel

Dan & Heather explore cultural experiences in Helsinki. Art, theatre, music, food, sport, travel and anything else that seems worth investigating! We"ll have interviews, on the spot opinions, upcoming events, places to see, free stuff you can find around the city and much more every second Sunday.

society & culture

All Episodes

00:06:06

Midsummer experiences

Cultural Hel ·

2025/06/25

In this weeks' mini-episode, Dan & Heather recall some comical midsummer experiences from way back when they were both new to Finland.

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00:24:49

Episode 11

Cultural Hel ·

2025/06/18

With the rain falling outside on Helsinki Day (the day this was recorded), Dan and Heather abandoned plans to venture out in the city and instead had an indoor picnic and discussed Dan's trip to Oddfest, the upcoming festival season and much more besides...Follow us on socials

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00:21:36

Summer in Helsinki (part 2) bonus episode

Cultural Hel ·

2025/06/11

Heather and Dan continue their chat from episode 10 about things to do during the summer in Helsinki.From outdoor swimming pools to trips outside the city, the list is endless if you want to stick around and enjoy the Finnish summer this year. Have a listen for some inspiration!Follow on our socials for more information and pictures...

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00:27:15

Episode 10

Cultural Hel ·

2025/06/04

With the good weather holding up, Heather and Dan went out in Helsinki again, recording this episode in Kaisaniemi (excuse the sound in places, it was a bit windy!).With summer coming, the pair decided to think about what there is to do in Helsinki during the summer to enjoy the brief but beautiful season and maximise enjoyment for the whole family.

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00:02:56

Yuko Nagaoka - Quick Questions

Cultural Hel ·

2025/05/28

For this quick questions we asked Yuko from Hachi (which we visited during episode 9, about all things Helsinki and got some great answers about her experiences of the city.

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00:22:16

Episode 9

Cultural Hel ·

2025/05/21

Dan and Heather, fully refreshed from a short break are back and on the new release day of Wednesday!In this episode Helsinki is further explored. On the agenda was the market square, Uspenski Cathedral and Helsinki City Museum before lunch in Helsinki newest bar/restaurant Tap & Table.Finishing the trip with a visit to Hachi, a wonderful Japanese shop in the heart of the city and speaking to its owner Juko about popular items and the high percentage of Finnish clientele.Give us a follow on your

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00:01:37

Juho Rautio - Quick Questions

Cultural Hel ·

2025/05/11

Another quick questions this week, and this one really is the quickest of quick!Heather asked Juho Rautio, owner of Yoo-Hoo! Tours, about his Helsinki experiences with our standard questions...

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00:07:38

Dan & Heather - Quick Questions

Cultural Hel ·

2025/05/04

As Heather is away on holiday we decided this week we should do a brief special where we finally quiz each other about Helsinki with the quick questions.Find out our like and dislikes and our own challenges with the miracles of the Finnish language during our time living in the city!

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00:02:31

Kaarlo Kankkunen - Quick Questions

Cultural Hel ·

2025/04/27

Kaarlo "Kalle" Kankkunen the Chariman of the Veikkausliiga (Finland's top football tier) and when Dan interviewed a few weeks' back for a special episode (well worth a listen), he also asked our regular quick questions.

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00:51:58

Episode 8

Cultural Hel ·

2025/04/20

Dan's been to Tallinn Music Week 2025 and Heather visited the multi-museum hub of Kaapelitehdas recently so visits are discussed.With Easter this weekend, Heather took Dan down the Mämmi rabbit-hole, tasting and discussing which is the best on offer.Also some discussions were alittle random, AI gets a bit of a hard -time from Dan, Heather delves a little deeper into sustainability and voting in the municipal elections is also covered.Plus the usual upcoming events are explored.

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00:02:39

Elizabeth Peterson - quick questions

Cultural Hel ·

2025/04/13

Elizabeth Peterson was born the US, but has lived and studied language and its use here in Helsinki for more than 2 decades. We asked her the usual quick questions, but this week we have a clear winner for best language story so far!!

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00:28:45

Episode 7

Cultural Hel ·

2025/04/06

Episode 7 includes an interview with electric TukTuk tour guide Juho Rautio. He chats with Heather about sustainability and how much easier it is to see the sights this way.Heather and Dan take a look at the Satokausi-kalentari, a tool for cheaper, more seasonable shopping tips.And Dan has been to football once again, this time the Finnish League Cup Final disappointment for HJK.

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00:48:17

Veikkausliiga Bonus Episode

Cultural Hel ·

2025/03/30

With the 2025 Finnish Veikkausliiga season starting next weekend, Dan went into interview mode for a special episode.Kaarlo Kankkunen, the Veikkausliiga Chairman gave up some of his precious time to chat about the league rebranding, bringing new fans to the game, stand-out players for the upcoming season and much more...

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00:43:07

Episode 6

Cultural Hel ·

2025/03/23

Episode 6 features an interview with Jyväskylä language Professor, Elizabeth Peterson. We talked with her about language use in the capital, especially English and the steady integration of English use into Finnish culture.Dan finally made it to one of Heather's Helsinki food tours and evaluates the experience.We take on Easter in the tasting section of the show, evaluating Finnish and import easter eggs to see what is the best taste and if there is value for money for the consumer.Finally we

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00:02:33

Tomi Andersson - Quick Questions

Cultural Hel ·

2025/03/16

Tomi Andersson is a Helsinki native Swedish-Finn. Dan has known and worked with him in the Helsinki music scene for over a decade so when chatting with him for another project regarding his opera singing and fronting Saatanan Marionetit (his metal band) the chance was taken to ask some of his opinions on the local area, foods and language experiences.

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00:41:45

Episode 5

Cultural Hel ·

2025/03/09

Episode 5 includes a delve into the history of Minna Canth day and tasting some Mignon eggs in preparation for easter.Dan visited BK Bodega, DJing there and having a chat with Danny, one of the owners about how the place is taking shape since opening last September.Dan also went along to the Helsinki Open tennis tournament to watch a game.

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00:02:38

Danny Carneiro - Quick Questions

Cultural Hel ·

2025/03/02

Danny Carneiro is a Peruvian native who moved to Finland via the US. Forming lifelong friendships and via musical project he had gathered a group (including his wife) who decided to move to Helsinki and setup a Latin American gastro pub. More information on that in the next full-length episode, but for now, here's Danny's quick questions responses.

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00:40:35

Episode 4

Cultural Hel ·

2025/02/23

Episode 4 is a voyage of discovery, quite literally in some ways!Dan was away for much of the fortnight, but had time while at Helsinki-Vantaa to grab some food items to taste test with Heather.Also the hosts compared notes on gift ideas while passing through the airport, both good and rubbish!Jason DeBose, American born, Helsinki based comedian swung by for an interview to tell us about a new comedy night in Helsinki coming up next week.Dan went to see (the legendary) Elvana a couple of days ago

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00:06:27

Jason DeBose - Quick Questions

Cultural Hel ·

2025/02/16

Jason DeBose is an American living in Helsinki and is known for his stand-up comedy and street photography. Preceeding an interview with Jason which will feature on our next episode, Dan asked him our quick questions on Helsinki and culinary likes and dislikes and more...

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00:51:29

Episode 3

Cultural Hel ·

2025/02/09

Strap in, episode 3 is packed with great stuff!An interview with the frontman from soon to visit Helsinki, Elvana. A band where Elvis fronts a Nirvana covers band!Dan delves into the DocPoint Film Festival 2025, working there and also having a chat with debut director Najiba Noori.Heather introduces Dan to some of the newest food on the Finnish shelves. A few treats from the show Suomalainen menestysresepti are the food focus for this episode.And Heather investigates the world of Runeberg, who to

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