Crossing North

Linguist and co-host of The Tolkien Heads podcast Dr. Matt Boutilier discusses the Nordic languages of Tolkien’s Middle Earth, and the kinds of linguistic stereotypes that manifest in The Lord of the Rings and Tolkien’s other writings. *** This episode was written, edited, and produced by Colin Gioia Connors. Special thanks to Kristian Næsby. *** Transcript available at https://scandinavian.washington.edu/episode-7-transcript *** Listen to more of Dr. Matt Boutilier on The Tolkien Heads podcast. https://thetolkienheads.com/ Colin is a guest on Episode 62, "The Ride of the Rohirrim." https://thetolkienheads.com/2019/02/27/62-the-ride-of-the-rohirrim/ *** Theme music used with permission by Kristján Hrannar Pálsson. Youtube: youtu.be/uzoFON4nobQ Spotify: open.spotify.com/album/1dDmFxNvfYVnQwq7up7rxS Order a CD: www.discogs.com/sell/item/271351364 *** Crossing North is a production of the Department of Scandinavian Studies and the Baltic Studies Program at the University of Washington in Seattle. scandinavian.w

In 2019, Assistant Professor Olivia Gunn was asked to redevelop a course on sexuality in Scandinavia. Kristian Næsby and I interview her about new directions in Swedish sex education and Norwegian public television for teens with "Skam" (2015-2017), which achieved an international following and in 2017 was the most talked about television show on Tumblr (aka the Internet) and arguably in the world. *** This episode was written, edited, and produced by Colin Gioia Connors. Special thanks to Kristian Næsby for leading our interview with Olivia Gunn. *** Transcript available at scandinavian.washington.edu/episode-6-transcript *** Theme music used with permission by Kristján Hrannar Pálsson. Youtube: youtu.be/uzoFON4nobQ Spotify: open.spotify.com/album/1dDmFxNvfYVnQwq7up7rxS Order a CD: www.discogs.com/sell/item/271351364 *** Crossing North is a production of the Department of Scandinavian Studies and the Baltic Studies Program at the University of Washington in Seattle. scandinavian.washington.edu/crossing-north

Russia's willingness to exploit national tensions in former Soviet-occupied states has caused the Baltic countries to revamp their national defense policies over the past decade. Estonian Ambassador to the United States, Jonatan Vseviov, explains Estonia's national defense policy and how their reserve army model works. *** This episode was written, edited, and produced by Colin Gioia Connors. Special thanks to Kristian Næsby. *** Transcript available at scandinavian.washington.edu/episode-5-transcript *** Theme music used with permission by Kristján Hrannar Pálsson. Youtube: youtu.be/uzoFON4nobQ Spotify: open.spotify.com/album/1dDmFxNvfYVnQwq7up7rxS Order a CD: www.discogs.com/sell/item/271351364 *** Crossing North is a production of the Department of Scandinavian Studies and the Baltic Studies Program at the University of Washington in Seattle. scandinavian.washington.edu/crossing-north-podcast Support Crossing North: Donate to the "Friends of Scandinavian Languages and Literature Fund" scandinavian.washing

Saskia Vogel is an American writer and translator of contemporary Swedish literature. We discuss the intricacies of translation, the #metoo movement in Sweden, and her debut novel, "Permission." *** Learn more about Saskia's writing and Swedish translations at http://saskiavogel.com/ *** This episode was written, edited, and produced by Colin Gioia Connors. Special thanks to Kristian Næsby. *** Transcript available at scandinavian.washington.edu/episode-4-transcript *** Theme music used with permission by Kristján Hrannar Pálsson. Youtube: youtu.be/uzoFON4nobQ Spotify: open.spotify.com/album/1dDmFxNvfYVnQwq7up7rxS Order a CD: www.discogs.com/sell/item/271351364 *** Crossing North is a production of the Department of Scandinavian Studies and the Baltic Studies Program at the University of Washington in Seattle. scandinavian.washington.edu/crossing-north-podcast Support Crossing North: Donate to the "Friends of Scandinavian Languages and Literature Fund" scandinavian.washington.edu/support-us

What does it mean to be a folk musician in a country with no folk instruments? Musician and folk music festival organizer Linus Orri Gunnarsson Cederborg discusses the mysteries of Icelandic folk music. *** This episode was written, edited, and produced by Colin Gioia Connors. Special thanks to Kristian Næsby. *** Transcript available at scandinavian.washington.edu/episode-3-transcript *** Music used with permission by Linus Orri Gunnarsson Cederborg. SoundCloud https://soundcloud.com/lygi-1?fbclid=IwAR02wXNAEv1xuGfs2DDB8j5szSYG60mdbKpHpllC_EonYHyPOQ3fnzc-7AY Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuUG8doLcJ8Oab3wrxONNUA?fbclid=IwAR0LiSXSNt26lLkhI5gc4QRTJX9NVgV7gETocQcq1eqP3LJmC8swBDdcvAU Bandcamp https://myndra.bandcamp.com/releases?fbclid=IwAR1yBXEXX5jxJr2Z8_jVMl98tpU0w6AVLrsiE2p5g4C0FBUDcolyOF_vF2c *** Learn more about the Reykjavík Folk Music Festival at www.vakafolk.is (check back soon for updates on the 2019 festival, May 31 - June 2). *** Theme music used with permission by Kristján Hrannar Pálsson.

In 2008, Professor Andrew Nestingen went on sabbatical to Finland with his pregnant wife and two-year-old daughter. It wasn’t his first trip to Finland—but it was his first trip as a father. Kristian Næsby and I sit down with Andy to discuss what he learned from his culture shock about Nordic approaches to parenting and schooling. *** This episode was written, edited, and produced by Colin Gioia Connors. Special thanks to Kristian Næsby for joining our interview with Andrew Nestingen. *** Transcript available at scandinavian.washington.edu/episode-2-transcript *** Theme music used with permission by Kristján Hrannar Pálsson. Youtube: https://youtu.be/uzoFON4nobQ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/1dDmFxNvfYVnQwq7up7rxS Order a CD: https://www.discogs.com/sell/item/271351364 *** Crossing North is a production of the Department of Scandinavian Studies and the Baltic Studies Program at the University of Washington in Seattle. scandinavian.washington.edu/crossing-north-podcast Support Crossing North: Donate

Latvian folkband Vilkači (Werewolves) discuss their music and worldview while Professor Guntis Šmidchens discusses the role folk music played in ending the Soviet occupation. *** This episode was written, edited, and produced by Colin Gioia Connors. Special thanks to Kristian Næsby. Interviews feature Professor Guntis Šmidchens and the following members of Vilkači: Edgars Zilberts, Juris Tomašūns, Jumis Ločmelis, Andris Lejnieks, Eduards Krūmiņš, and Toms Grīnvalds. *** Transcript available at scandinavian.washington.edu/episode-1-transcript *** Music used with permission by Vilkači. Spotify https://open.spotify.com/artist/1R5HGll8R09xzZpsKLmAFV Google Play https://play.google.com/store/music/artist/Vilka%C4%8Di?id=Ap6sbzb5stju3ji73x6o5zpusby&hl=en_US Apple Music https://itunes.apple.com/cy/artist/vilkaci/273131730 Amazon Music https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Ddigital-music&field-keywords=vilkaci+-heiress Watch music video "Izkaptiņa" on Youtube https://youtu.be/52zjGH9TeVs