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Deep North: Stories from Iceland is the official podcast of Iceland Review, the longest-running magazine presenting Iceland, in print since 1963. Deep North is a journey into Iceland, with in-depth interviews and coverage of art, business, politics, sports, history, nature, and more. Updated bi-weekly.
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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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Eerie Iceland

Eerie Iceland

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Whether you’re captivated by folklore, paranormal, sorcery, the Hidden People, haunted things, people or locations in Iceland you’ve come to the right place! Here you will venture into the dark side of Iceland. Will you dare to follow us into this unexplainable realm? Hosts: Ann Peters (Iceland Wedding Planner) and Vanessa Terrazas are two girl bosses who are obsessed with all of these things. Each week you'll be introduced to different dark sides of Iceland with a dose of Ann & Vanessa's wi ...
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Halló! Kvikmyndapod is a film discussion podcast that journeys through the cinema of 21st century Iceland celebrating the unique films made in Iceland and the film-makers behind them. Each week Rob (a big fan of Iceland) and Ellie (a relative newbie to all things Iceland) tackle a single movie and chat about it. From comedies to documentaries to horror films, the podcast looks at what makes them specifically Icelandic as well as how they fit into the wider world of film. Get in touch: kvikmy ...
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The Iceland Football Podcast

The Iceland Football Podcast

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Follow @stefansnae on Twitter for more. Bringing you the latest news from the Iceland team as well as offering you an inside view of Icelandic fan culture, insight and interviews with the team and staff and everything you need to know to be a true Iceland supporter without having to understand Icelandic!
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Icelandic True Crimes

Margret Bjorns

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An independent weekly podcast, focusing on solved true crime cases in Iceland. This podcast is in two languages, Icelandic and English, and is hosted by Margret Bjorns - an Icelandic true crime enthusiast with a particular interest in human nature, psyche, and behaviour. For further information, visit www.icelandictruecrimes.com.
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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. Produced by Sindri Freyr Steinsson
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Why is Iceland the fastest growing island in the North Atlantic? Why is Iceland on dry land? Dr Dave McGarvie takes us on a geographically complex field trip to discover Iceland's new land. McGarvie explains how different types of basalts eruptions help build the crust of Iceland. This material forms part of The Open University course S339, Understanding the continents.
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Welcome to Cerca! We’re putting the world's best travel guide on your phone. Visit cercatravel.com to sign up for access. --- At the tender age of 16 million years, Iceland is a geological infant, where volcanoes are still building this truly unique place. If it's the dark winter wonderland or the constant light of Icelandic summer there are so, so many experiences here. And in this Cerca Guide, the brilliant Svavar Jónatansson shares the secrets of the land, the sagas of the people, and sto ...
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Ever wondered what its like to live in Iceland? Ever wondered what its like to work as sex educator? Ever wondered what its like to be a woman? ...How about an Icelandic female sex educator?! Welcome to the wonderful, and weird, world of Sigga Dögg the Icelandic sexologist. You will accompany her on her travels as she delivers sex ed all over Iceland to kids, teens and adults and she will share her thoughts on all and any matter under the sun and beyond. But mostly in Iceland. So if you answ ...
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Many might know the story of how Iceland was affected by the Second World War, but the story of many Icelandic ex-Nazis remains untold. We take a look at the life of Björn Sv. Björnsson - an Icelander and member of the Waffen SS. Correction: In the discussion after the article, Björn Sv. Björnsson is mistakenly referred to as Sveinn Björn Sveinsson…
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Love money? Love ghosts? So do we!! Today Vanessa tells you all about stories about money ghosts in Iceland! Because yes it's 100% a thing! Like what you hear? Give us 5 Stars! And follow us for more... Checkout our website: Eerie Iceland Follow us on: Instagram Find our page on: Facebook Sources & Extras: Source 1 Source 2 Source 3 Episode By Co-H…
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This modern-day folklore mixes the supernatural with Iceland’s gorgeous landscape. It all starts with a man named Dillon, a Brit that had traveled to Iceland many times. One day he claims to have been contacted by aliens who told him to gather people in Iceland on November 5th, 1993 because they were going to be on Snæfellsjökull glacier that day. …
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Halló! Episode five finds Rob and Ellie in the UK! But not for too long as this week's film follows a group of people with a fear of flying boarding an exposure flight to, you guessed it, Iceland! Our Fearless Flyers include Sarah (played by Lydia Leonard), a competent business woman who wants to overcome her fear so she can go on holiday with her …
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In this episode of Iceland News Review, political intrigue in the east of Iceland, the economy looking bright as wage agreements are signed, Palestinian families reunited at last, an effort to bring our folk tales home, and much more. Iceland News Review brings you all of Iceland's top stories, every week, with the context and background you need. …
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Today’s episode focuses on the historic site of Skriðuklaustur, which offers a captivating glimpse into Iceland’s rich Icelandic culture, history, and literature. This enchanting destination, nestled amidst the rugged beauty of the Icelandic landscape, serves as a bridge between the past and the present, inviting visitors to explore the layers of s…
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Learn about one of the most horrific kidnapping-murder cases in Iceland along with the famed Gold Ship. Both of these eerie events happened on Skeiðarársandur in South Iceland. Today we share with you the stories and how Skeiðarársandur may still be haunted... Like what you hear? Give us 5 Stars! And follow us for more... Checkout our website: Eeri…
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This episode is part of my Folklore Friday series, where I am sharing fascinating stories from Icelandic folklore on Fridays throughout 2024. This week’s tale is about a talented human midwife who ends up with a special ability after helping some elves. Please note that there is a violent act shared in this story and you may not deem it appropriate…
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Halló! For episode four, Rob and Ellie return to Reykjavík and the Nordic Noir genre for 2016's 'Cruelty', directed by Anton Sigurðsson. When two young sisters are found murdered in the woods of a Reykjavík suburb, detectives Edda and Jói are called on to solve a case with few to no clues. But a long list of possible suspects... Starring Margrét Vi…
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In this episode of Iceland News Review, a very special music festival is coming your way, more Palestinians with Icelandic residence permits have been rescued from Gaza, possibly the largest police sting operation in Icelandic history, how we may save our sheep from scrapie, and much more. Iceland News Review brings you all of Iceland's top stories…
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Halló! Episode three finds Rob and Ellie taking an eccentric road trip south from the Westfjords of Iceland with Þröstur Leó Gunnarsson's Jón and his deceased mother, played by Kristbjörg Kjeld! Set in the 1980s, Hilmar Oddson's black and white comedy drama is an offbeat delight about a man coming to terms with what his life could have been and now…
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Halló! This week Rob and Ellie travel north to the remote area of Strandir in the Icelandic Westfjords for a romantic period piece. In Ása Helga Hjörleifsdóttir's 'A Letter From Helga', or 'Svar við bréfi Helgu', farmers Bjarni and Helga (played beautifully by Thorvaldur Kristjansson and Hera Hilmar) begin a passionate affair as the rest of their s…
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Kvikmyndapod is back for series 6! For episode one, Rob and Ellie invite you to a funny, stressful and cringe dinner party in Vesturbær. Directed by Elsa Maria Jakobsdóttir, 'Wild Game' is one of over 20 country-specific adaptations of the Italian movie 'Perfetti sconosciuti', 'Perfect Strangers'. This version features an all star Icelandic cast in…
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Visiting Iceland in November offers a unique and enchanting experience, blending the majestic winter landscapes with the possibility of witnessing the magical Northern Lights. Previous Episodes About Months in Iceland January in Iceland February in Iceland March in Iceland April in Iceland May in Iceland June in Iceland July in Iceland August in Ic…
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In early November, when it became clear that magma was collecting below Svartsengi, the government approved the building of lava barriers on the Reykjanes peninsula to protect crucial infrastructure. On January 14, not even four weeks after the last volcanic eruption – the earth began trembling again and opened up once more, this time just meters a…
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Everyone loves a good ghost story! Then add in a wedding and Icelandic Folklore and we have an unforgettable episode to share today... Like what you hear? Give us 5 Stars! And follow us for more... Checkout our website: Eerie Iceland Follow us on: Instagram Find our page on: Facebook Extras: Episode Research and Writing By Co-Host: Vanessa Terrazas…
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A quick but fascinating Icelandic folklore tale about Naustahvilft. According to the legend, a troll was hurrying home to avoid being turned into stone by the sun that was going to rise soon. She was traveling quickly enough that she was ahead of schedule and was able to stop to rest. The area that she stopped is Ísafjörður, the fjord where the lar…
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In this episode of Iceland News Review, it may have already happened: yet another eruption in Reykjanes. If so, this will mark the fourth one since last December. What will this mean for visitors to Iceland, or moreover, the people of Grindavík? Also, an Icelandic company is set to take over the US market, a new app may save lives, a surprising num…
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This is the first response episode for my new segment “Ask Jewells Anything About Iceland”. Thank you to everyone who sent in questions and if you would like to submit a question, you can do it here. Questions sent in from the listeners of the All Things Iceland Podcast 1. Can you please discuss some of the history of Ravens in Iceland. I was delig…
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Uncover the fiery mysteries of Iceland's tumultuous past in this episode as we delve into the eruption of the Laki volcano! Join us as we explore the harrowing events of 1783 when the Mother Nature unleashed its fury, spewing forth lava, toxic gases around the world, forever altering the landscape and people's lives. Learn about the captivating leg…
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For this episode of Folklore Friday we’re diving into the chilling tales and explosive history of Iceland’s very own Mount Hekla, often dubbed as the “Gateway to Hell”! Hekla Volcano’s Eruption Patterns & Destructive Past Our story begins in the year 1104, when Hekla made its grand entrance into the annals of volcanic history with a bang! Since the…
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In this episode of Iceland News Review, business leaders and union officials have some very different ideas about whether or not to move back to Grindavík, where earthquakes and eruptions have done substantial damage to the town--and are very likely not done with the town yet. Meanwhile, the Icelandic government is also pushing for new measures reg…
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As of January 15th, 2024, Keflavík International Airport (KEF) has stated that they are gearing up to host a whopping 8.5 million passengers this year, making it one of their busiest years ever. Yep, you heard it right, this little volcanic island is becoming more of a hotspot than ever before! I know 8.5 million sounds like a lot, because it is, b…
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Throughout Icelandic folklore we learn about interesting water creatures. Some are helpful and others are tricky and try to do you harm. Today you'll learn all about a few of our favorites... The Seal People, Sea Cows, Water Horses, and the Icelandic Merman! Like what you hear? Give us 5 Stars! And follow us for more... Checkout our website: Eerie …
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At the famous, beautiful, and dangerous Reynisfjara black sand beach there are three sea stacks clearly visible out in the ocean. They look as though they have popped up out of nowhere but there is a story behind their existence. Legend has it that two trolls were trying to pull a ship to shore during the middle of the night. However, they lost tra…
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In this episode of Iceland News Review, we report on some happy news, as more Palestinians have been rescued from Gaza with the help of ordinary Icelandic citizens. The news comes as Foreign Ministry officials from Iceland are currently in Cairo meeting with Egyptian officials on how to rescue the remaining one hundred or so Icelandic residence per…
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Visiting Iceland in October offers a unique and captivating experience, characterized by its transitional weather, diminished crowds, and the chance to witness the Northern Lights. Previous Episodes About Months in Iceland January in Iceland February in Iceland March in Iceland April in Iceland May in Iceland June in Iceland July in Iceland August …
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Curious about the haunting song that is the intro and outro of our Eerie Iceland Podcast? It's called, "Sofðu unga ástin mín" (Sleep, My Young Love). The inspiration is drawn from the story of Eyvindur and Halla. They were notorious Icelandic outlaws in the 18th century, whose exploits have become legendary! From being cursed by a witch to fleeing …
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Download the full haunting Icelandic lullaby which also duals as our Eerie Iceland Podcast theme song! Name: "Sofðu Unga Ástin Mín" (Sleep My Little Love). The song is sung by Co-Host: Vanessa Terrazas. It's an Icelandic lullaby that has pretty morbid undertones. Here's the translation for those interested: Sofðu unga ástin mín (Sleep my little lov…
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This particular episode is about Hallgerður Hallgrímsdóttir, who did an interesting interview with VICE back in 2016 about her intimate encounters. An important warning though is that she goes into some graphic details about her and an elf being intimate, as well as an anonymous account that she shares from someone else. It’s definitely out there. …
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In this episode of Iceland News Review, we bring you the story of how three Icelandic women took it upon themselves to begin rescuing Palestinians with Icelandic residence permits from Gaza--something the Icelandic government has said would be "complicated" and has still not yet taken action on--while fundraising efforts continue. We also bring you…
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In the early hours of February 8th, a volcanic eruption north of Grindavik, not far from the famed Blue Lagoon, marked the third eruption since December, igniting concerns among locals and authorities. With the eruption’s intensity waning by the evening, experts from the Icelandic Met Office suggest this latest upheaval might be fizzling out. Yet, …
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One of Iceland’s most iconic and breathtaking landmarks is Hallgrímskirkja church. This isn’t just any church; it’s a symbol of Icelandic identity, a fusion of history, and a beautiful architectural design that speaks volumes about the island’s unique character. Later on, in my random fact of the episode, I share who this church is named after. Ask…
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Embark on a mystical journey into the ancient origins of the Icelandic Hidden People, the elusive Huldufólk. Unveil the enchanting tales woven through centuries as we explore the cultural roots and folklore that birthed these mysterious beings. Join us in deciphering the blurred lines between myth and reality. Hear a few personal experiences of enc…
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The tale about Shaggy Trout is one I learned from reading the lovely book “Meeting with Monsters: An Illustrated Guide to the Beasts of Iceland” by Jón Baldur Hlíðberg and Sigurður Ægisson. I’m summarizing bits of the story in this episode but it is really interesting to read about this fish and other creatures in the book The Tale of the Shaggy Tr…
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In this episode of Iceland News Review, we report on some good news for disaster preparedness, how fin whale hunters and the government are at odds, corruption in Iceland, the annual bird count, and much more! Iceland News Review brings you all of Iceland's top stories, every week, with the context and background you need. Be sure to like, follow a…
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Iceland, a land of fire and ice, offers a myriad of awesome routes for tourists to explore attractions, but none as well known as the Golden Circle. This popular tourist route is easily accessible from Reykjavik, and it encapsulates the raw beauty and geological marvels of Iceland. In this comprehensive guide, I will take you through the classic st…
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