UnFinnished Podcast
A Mexican, a Zimbabwean and a Vietnamese-American, all immigrants with careers in Finland. Join us as we share our love for cooking, good drinks, and international friendships.
Episodes
24 episodes
#24 - Being far from home
What does it really feel like to be far from home? In this episode, we open up about the emotional journey of living away from where you started — how time keeps moving even when you’re not there to witness it. We talk about missing the people ...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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1:11:58
#23 - From Cancun to Pispala with Israel at Café Pispala
In this episode, we visited Café Pispala, the very place where Tam’s journey in Finland first began. Before hitting record, we enjoyed their legendary pancakes and crispy fried chicken—true staples that have helped make this cozy spot a local f...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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1:03:28
#22 - Pizza as a religion with Henri Salenius at Sitko Pizza
In this episode, we visited Sitko Pizza, one of the original pioneers of Tampere’s pizza scene. We sat down with owner Henri Salenius to discuss his entrepreneurial journey, what inspired him to open a pizza restaurant, and how Si...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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56:01
#21 - Should we invest in immigration? at Risky Business
On this episode we visited Risky Business, the new bar in Tampere's Hämeenkatu (Main street). We talked about the bar, what it offers and why it has become are new favorite spot.We continued talking about some cultural differences, habi...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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1:15:17
#20 - From Sinaloa to Finland with Sol
Originally from Sinaloa, Mexico Sol has found a home in Finland. She talked with us about her journey, her struggles and everything she has gone through while exploring her new home. We talked about "La Negrita" a project which has become her w...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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1:41:26
#19 - Language struggles, integrating and multiculturality
In this episode of Unfinnished Podcast, three voices from different parts of the world, Zimbabwe, Vietnam (Vietnamese American), and Mexico, come together to talk about what it really means to live, communicate, and integrate in Finland.
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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1:18:40
#18 - Behind the Brews at Mad Finn – Crafting Beer with Mario & Jay
This time we dropped by Mad Finn at the lively Pyynikin Trikoo in Tampere—Can you name a better place for pizza and beer? We sat down with the people behind the magic: Mario from Mexico and Jay from Australia, two passionate brewers with bold i...
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Season 2
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Episode 18
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1:08:46
#17 - Black Tax: The cost of "success"
Untold stories about immigrants sending money back home. On this episode we visited Noob arcade, had some slicemonger pizza and talked with Michael Gabagas about his journey from South Africa to Finland and his new project. He explain...
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Season 2
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Episode 17
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1:34:04
#16 - Tell me more about Japan - Old Mates
In this episode, we visit Old Mate’s and chat with Juuso, the manager of the bar. We dive into the story behind Old Mate’s and its sister locations, getting a behind-the-scenes look at what makes these spots so special. Juuso and Tam a...
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Season 2
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Episode 16
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1:01:37
#15 - A Finnish international running in the local elections Georgios Karhu-Jopasin
Meet Georgios — former actor and host, now entrepreneur and local election candidate for Tampere and Pirkanmaa! Born and raised in Finland with African roots and an international mindset, his life journey has shaped how he sees the world today....
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Season 2
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Episode 15
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1:20:58
#14 - Is the grass greener in Finland? Tiima with Tero
On this episode we visited Tiima cocktail bar and we enjoyed a beautiful cocktail while chatting with Tero, the guy who makes the magic happen. He told us about the place and we talked about the bar industry. The conversation brough up the ques...
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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47:38
#13 - Kim's Bap: From Korea to Finland with a stop in Australia
On this episode we visited Kim's Bap, an autentic Korean place in the heart of Tampere. Owner and chef Terry joined us to talk about his journey from Korea to Finland, cultural differences and how many of us who come to Finland slowly adapt to ...
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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1:02:31
#12 - Amandae with Chef Juho Rajamäki
Unfortunately Bistro Amandae closed its doors a few weeks after we recorded but we thought the conversation we had with Chef Juho Rajamäki was an intersting look into Tampere and Finlands restaurant scene and didnt want it to be lost.We...
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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1:14:38
#11 - Red Lion with Joshofwestern
On this episode we stopped at Red Lion, a Traditional British Pub in the heart of Tampere. Joshofwestern joined us to talk about his experiences as a content creator and to tell us more about the Superbowl event he is organizing with Tam.
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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1:03:05
#10 - Reminiscing Aussie Bar at Kaijakka Sauna
On this episode our friend Fred was visiting Finland and we took a moment to talk about the old Aussie Bar which he was an important part of. While Aussie Bar is still going strong in Helsinki, in Tampere it has been closed for a while, but as ...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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1:10:05
#9 - Christmas Special Part2
This is the second part of our Christmas special. This time we cooked traditional dishes from our home countries and talked about them and their history. We also discussed traditional Finnish food and other christmas traditions.
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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54:42
#8 - Christmas Special Part1
For the last episode this season we decided to do a Christmas special. This time we cooked traditional dishes from our home countries and talked about them and their history. We also discussed traditional Finnish food and other christmas tradit...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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1:00:19
#7 - Maja/Talo
On this episode we visited Maja/Talo. Sara selected some food for us to try as well as some drinks like their original Erkki lager. She told us how Erkki has become an icon of Maja/Talo and the kind of atmosphere you should expect to find here,...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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52:08
#6 - Goldie's / Funky Woo
On this episode we went for dinner to Funky Woo and then stopped for a drink at Goldies. Riku the shift manager at Goldies joined us to talk about Goldies and his coming participation at a cocktail competition. He told us about his drink and wh...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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1:01:45
#5 - Bonker Moodcourt - Tacos and Tequila
On this episode we visited Bonker Moodcourt, home of Hoax Vegan & Awesome, TNT Tacos 'N' Tequila and Noob Bar & Arcade. We talked with Manuel Villarreal, who shared with us his story coming to Finland during the pandemic, struggli...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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51:38
#4 - O'Connell's Irish Bar
On this episode we visited O'Connell's Irish Pub and talked with Simon Foster, who guided us through his journey from Ireland to Finland and getting involved with the Pub. We talked about the challenges and how things have changed in the city t...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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1:03:54
#3 - Sailor's Bar & Grill
On this episode we visited Sailor's Bar & Grill. Sami served us some Pärämätsi, the new item in their menu, a meat pie with Tatar roots which is a staple of grill food in Tampere. We soke about some Finnish words that might be controversial...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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1:05:24
#2 - DAM Bar
On this episode we visited DAM an iconic Restaurant Bar right by the dam which gave birth to this city. We had the chance to talk with Kimmo one of the owners about this and other projects they have. Joshofwestern joined us to tell us a bit mor...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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1:07:34
#1 - Onda Music & Arts Cafe
For our first episode we visited Onda Music & Arts Cafe a space which aims to bring people together in the heart of Tampere, Finland. We had the chance to talk with Nuno about the place and the concept behind it. We also introduced the team...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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1:11:34