Finncastic Fri, 24 Jul 2026 11:59:55 +0300 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2631734 en © 2026 Miikka Martikainen yes 70aafc20-082e-5547-a218-946a1cfda1e9 iam.martikainen@gmail.com Miikka Martikainen episodic false A podcast about Finnish culture, everyday life, and the strange little things that make Finland unique. Made for anyone who is curious about Finland and wants to understand Finnish people, traditions, and ways of life a little better. Presented by "Finnfluencer" Miikka Martikainen.

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Miikka Martikainen iam.martikainen@gmail.com https://storage.buzzsprout.com/tdb6w28okg4mc81gkhmwrblhcgly?.jpg Finncastic https://www.buzzsprout.com/2631734 Miikka Martikainen Military Service in Finland Military Service in Finland How does mandatory military service work in Finland? How long does it last? What happens after your service ends?

In this episode, we put our boots on and draft into the Finnish military.  Having served for two years myself, I'll also share my personal experiences from my time in the military.

Instagram: miikka_martikainen

]]> How does mandatory military service work in Finland? How long does it last? What happens after your service ends?

In this episode, we put our boots on and draft into the Finnish military.  Having served for two years myself, I'll also share my personal experiences from my time in the military.

Instagram: miikka_martikainen

]]> Miikka Martikainen Buzzsprout-19532001 Thu, 23 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0300 1716 1 2 full false Finns & Sports Finns & Sports Finland may not be a football superpower, but when it comes to weird sports, we're hard to beat. In this episode, I take you through some of the strangest competitions you'll find— invented by Finns themselves. From wife carrying and swamp soccer to rubber boot throwing and other wonderfully bizarre traditions, this is a dive into the weird sport side of Finnish culture. 

Instagram: miikka_martikainen

]]> Finland may not be a football superpower, but when it comes to weird sports, we're hard to beat. In this episode, I take you through some of the strangest competitions you'll find— invented by Finns themselves. From wife carrying and swamp soccer to rubber boot throwing and other wonderfully bizarre traditions, this is a dive into the weird sport side of Finnish culture. 

Instagram: miikka_martikainen

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