22 Best Nordic Podcasts

1. The Scandinavian History Podcast

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A chronological journey through the history of Scandinavia. Geographically, we cover the five modern Nordic countries of Denmark, Norway, Iceland, Sweden and Finland—as well as a few other bits and pieces here and there where it's relevant.The show is hosted by Mikael Shainkman: a historian, tour guide and coffee drinker.MORE Host Mikael Shainkman
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
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2. Nordic on Tap - the podcast

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Join us on an engaging and delightful tour of Nordic culture, through traditional music, art, history, and language. You'll be inspired by the stories of fascinating people who have done great things, but are otherwise just like you and me. We'll also stretch your imagination with Nordic folktales, reflecting on how they speak to the common humanity in all of us.MORE Host Eric Stavney
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 7Facebook 112 Avg Length 42 min Format Long form Since Dec 2019 Get Email Contact

3. Nordic Portraits

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Nordic Portraits is a series of one-on-one conversations with Scandinavian artists, exploring topics ranging from how they approach their craft through to their personal experiences with success, failure, collaborations, triumphs, setbacks and everything in between. Discover nordic culture through the eyes of its leading artists. Music by Nina Liv. Visuals by Frame CPH.MORE Producer/Network Various
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Recent Guest Bjarke Ingels
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 70 Avg Length 55 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

4. The Nordic Sound

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The Nordic Sound is a living archive of Nordic music across traditions, genres, and generations. Created by Jameson Foster, Musicologist and Nordic Folklorist of University of Colorado BoulderMORE Host Jameson Foster
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 20 Avg Length 62 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

5. Living a Nordic Life with Fiona McKinna

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The Living a Nordic Life podcast is dedicated to helping you live a cosier, simpler and more intentional life the Nordic way. Hosted by Fiona McKinna, each episode shows you how to make life simpler, happier and healthier the way people in the Nordics live. From Nordic eating habits, to getting outdoors Nordic style, to Nordic habits that you need in your life. Tune in for inspiration, ideas and encouragement to embrace a simple, cosy and intentional life the Nordic way. Episodes published every other Friday...MORE Producer/Network Fiona McKinna
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 6 Avg Length 19 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

6. The Nordic Reader

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Welcome to The Nordic Reader!We're a podcast about books in translation.We chat with publishers, bookstores, authors, libraries, and literary agents - anyone and everyone involved in creating and sharing books! Our lens is Nordic and our first season's special focus is on Finland 🇫🇮We hope you join us and enjoy listening!MORE Email ****@gmail.com
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 6 Avg Length 53 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

7. Flour & Fika Scandinavian Baking for the World

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Flour & Fika explores the flavors, traditions, and stories behind Scandinavian baking. Hosted by Ammna, a Malmö-born baker with a global background, the show dives into iconic Nordic treats like cardamom buns and princess cake, the culture of fika, and the ingredients that make Scandinavian bakes unique. Cozy, insightful, and inviting — perfect for anyone curious about Nordic baking and the warmth of Scandinavian kitchens.MORE Email ****@gmail.com
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 2 Avg Length 22 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

8. The Nordics Unveiled

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What is typically Nordic? What characterizes our history, development and who we are today?Norwegian violinist Eldbjørg Hemsing has grown up in a village of Aurdal, in the valley of Valdres where centuries old folk music tradition had influenced and inspired composers such as Grieg, Ole Bull and Halvorsen. The so called 'Nordic sound' is strongly inspired by nature, moods and changes. Everything from the northern lights, to deep mountains and valleys, to water. The lyrical, melancholic and often cautious optimists are a key words to explain what can often be characterized as Nordic...MORE Producer/Network Eldbjørg Hemsing
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 21Facebook 17.2KTwitter 824 Avg Length 40 min Format Long form Since Oct 2020 Get Email Contact

9. Nordic Horizons

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How do the Nordic nations consistently top international league tables? Between Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland and Iceland they are the world's best democracy, the best place to be a woman, the best educated people and the happiest. They regularly top UNICEF's child wellbeing index, lead on the Green Transition and have an enduring emphasis on equality that's the envy of the world. Nordic Horizons is a Scottish-based group that's been interested in learning more from our nearest European neighbours since devolved government resumed 20+ years ago...MORE Producer/Network Nordic Horizons
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Reviews 8Twitter 2.5K Avg Length 53 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

10. Knowledge on the Nordics

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Listen to researchers talk about the history, society and culture of the Nordic region (Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden and the autonomous territories, Greenland, the Faroe Islands and Åland). Mainly interviews and panel discussions, but also synopses of particular historical events and topics within the humanities and social sciences written by researchers and read out in one of the Nordic languages as well as English.MORE Producer/Network nordics.info
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Reviews 6Facebook 539Twitter 465 Avg Length 28 min Format Medium form Since Mar 2020 Get Email Contact

11. Nordic Hearth: Tales & Recipes Podcast

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'Nordic Hearth: Tales & Recipes' is a journey into Nordic culture and traditions. Explore ancient tales of gods, heroes, and epic battles, while savoring the flavors of authentic Nordic recipes. Join us in kindling the flames of curiosity and connection. nordichearth.substack.comMORE Producer/Network Charles Einarson
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12. The Nordic Podcast

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The Nordic Podcast by Fika Online presents you latest news on Nordic lifestyle, culture, and travel.
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13. Nordic Insights

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Nordic Insights podcast introduces high-achieving Nordics (Denmark, Finland, Iceland,Norway, Sweden) and Nordic-inspired people with niche expertise in business, lifestyle, travel, education, innovation, and more. We bring to life their unique secrets of success in a lively conversation and explore Nordic common sense and trends in this complex world. Listen in for some tips on Nordic approaches to a happier and more holistic way of business and personal life. https://www.facebook.com/NORDICINSIGHTSPodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/nordic_insights_podcast/MORE Producer/Network Satu Raunola
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 9Facebook 285 Avg Length 35 min Format Medium form Since May 2020 Get Email Contact

14. New Nordic Wave of Change

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New Nordic Wave of Change with Norders co-founder Ronny Eriksson dives deep into what makes the New Nordic countries so special in terms of business success, happy societies and rich cultures.Every week Ronny meets with interesting guests from around the world to share their stories what makes the Nordics so special.MORE Producer/Network Norders
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Facebook 400 Avg Length 55 min Format Long form Since Apr 2021 Get Email Contact

15. The History of Vikings

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A podcast featuring scholarly discussions about Vikings, Norse myth, & the history of medieval Scandinavia. Hosted by Noah Tetzner.Follow The History of Vikings on Twitter: @HistoryofVikingEmail Noah with ideas for future episodes: ****@thehistoryofvikings.comMORE Host Noah Tetzner
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 10k-50k
Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 707Twitter 13.9K Avg Length 36 min Format Medium form Since Jul 2018 Get Email Contact

16. Nordic Mythology Podcast

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Have you ever wondered 'What is a Viking?', 'Were Vikings tattooed?' or 'Did they ever REALLY use the Blood Eagle? If so, then this is the right podcast for YOU.In this podcast, follow along Daniel Farrand's (Owner of Horns of Odin) journey as he tries to make sense of the complex history of the Viking Age and Nordic Mythology, through easy to digest, funny, natural (and often very honest) conversations. Daniel is joined by Co-Host (and in house archaeologist) Margrethe Havgar, as the pair are joined by a host of guests; which include world leading scholars and Viking Age creators, to world..MORE Hosts Daniel Farrand, Margrethe Havgar
Producer/Network Daniel Farrand
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 10k-50k
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 490Facebook 40.4KTwitter 266Instagram 50.3K Avg Length 77 min Format Long form Since Oct 2019 Get Email Contact

17. Brute Norse Podcast

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A Scandifuturist podcast about Nordic apocrypha, wyrd Scandinaviana, and ancient eldritchness by Old Norse philologist Eirik Storesund
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 103Facebook 3.4KTwitter 1.8KInstagram 4.3K Avg Length 72 min Format Long form Since May 2017 Get Email Contact

18. Shieldmaidens: Women of the Norse World

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Shieldmaidens: Women of the Norse World is a monthly podcast that takes a deep dive into the lives of women in the Viking Age, exploring their roles, experiences, and contributions to Norse society.Hosted by fiction authors Johanna Wittenberg and K.S. Barton, each episode explores the fascinating stories of Norse women from historical accounts, sagas, and archaeology. From shieldmaidens and queens to farmers and priestesses, we'll uncover the varied and complex roles that women played in Norse culture.Join us as we explore the rich and often overlooked history of Viking women.MORE Hosts Johanna Wittenberg, K.S. Barton
Producer/Network Shield Maiden
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Recent Guests Niina Niskanen, Heather Pringle
Apple Rating 4.3/5Apple Reviews 8 Avg Length 74 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

19. Swedish historical crimes

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True crime, Scandinavian crime, Nordic noir, history and old cases—you'll find it all in this podcast!After more than six years of producing episodes in Swedish, I'm now bringing historical true crime to you in English.I explore real murder cases that are at least thirty years old, each one ending with my own personal reflections.So who am I? My name is Sara Sand. I was born in 1977 and live in the countryside of southern Sweden...MORE Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 5 Avg Length 21 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

20. Spirit of Sauna

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Two Finnish saunakeepers, Laura and Otto, delving deep into the true essence of Nordic bathing culture.
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21. Nordic Animism

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NORDIC ANIMISM IS A PODCAST and PROJECT HELMED BY RUNE HJARNØ RASMUSSEN. Rune Hjarnø Rasmussen is an historian of religion, Ph.d., educated from the Universities of Uppsala and Copenhagen.Rune has lived in many countries and done fieldwork in a number of contemporary (primarily Afro-descendant) religions, but since childhood he has been strongly interested in Nordic religion...MORE Get Email Contact

22. Nordic Mythology Podcast

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Have you ever wondered ' What is a Viking?' , ' Were Vikings tattooed ?' or ' Did they ever REALLY use the Blood Eagle ? If so, then this is the right podcast for YOU . In this podcast, follow along Daniel Farrand's (Owner of Horns of Odin) journey as he tries to make sense of the complex history of the Viking Age and Nordic Mythology, through easy to digest, funny, natural (and often very honest) conversations...MORE Producer/Network Daniel Farrand
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Recent Guests Emma Thompson, Clare Downham +2 more
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