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With Miska
Actor and comedian Miska Kajanus talks with inspiring people who work in the entertainment industry. He finds out how they made it. Or how far they made it.
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Yhteensä 44 jaksoa, joista ensimmäinen julkaistu 6.9.2016.
Episode 45 - Solo Episode - August 19, 2024
Solo episode! My first solo episode. I talk about shaving, Finnish band CMX, my upcoming comedy shows and films that I am working on. This With Miska episode can also be found on YouTube channel With Miska Podcast Episodes. https://youtu.be/jdiF8Tq8FN4 Links: Finnish Band CMX https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CMX_(band) CMX Song: Nainen tanssii tangoa https://youtu.be/PXQLDbhzvTc?si=V-HFH14RoMyVtd7p Our Band Hauliwood Vampires’ Webstore: https://hauliwood.myspreadshop.com Scott Blugrind & Friends "Rock You Silly" Variety Show Tickets 09/14/2024 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/scott-blugrind-friends-rock-you-silly-variety-show-tickets-997723486807?aff=ebdsoporgprofile Hauliwood Vampires Sauna Song https://youtu.be/7nFqPpdW-SQ?si=xEL8R5W05Ap-Vwcx Enjoy!
Episode 44 - Miika J. Norvanto (in Finnish)
Miika J. Norvanto! This episode is in Finnish. A wonderful and very interesting talk with Miika J. Norvanto, who is the producer of our new movie Detour To Father (Johannes ei kulje Jämsän kautta). Miika’s With Miska episode can also be found on YouTube channel With Miska Podcast Episodes. https://youtu.be/jKIDAP989Tg Miika is also the CEO and Owner of Kajawood Studios in Finland. At the studio he's responsible for the operation, development, sales, and profitability. Miika is the main distributor of Finnish indie films, and he has released various of our movies in theaters and on streaming services. He gives us lots of insight about indie filmmaking, distribution, producing films, his faith, Kajawood Studios and much more! And of course we talk about our new feature film that was just released in Finland. A wonderful talk! Links: https://www.kajawood.com https://www.kajawood.com/our-news/ Trailer for the movie: Detour to Father - Johannes ei kulje Jämsän kautta https://youtu.be/moFwZ2RqK48 Finnish ticket link for the movie: https://nytleffaan.fi/elokuva/johanneseikuljejamsankautta/ Enjoy!
Episode 43 - Teemu Myöhänen (in Finnish)
Teemu Myöhänen! This episode is in Finnish. Teemu is an inspirational and multi-talented media professional. I have known Teemu for a few years now, and finally I get to sit down with him for this podcast. Last year I was a guest on his and Olli Keituri's MeininkiPaja podcast: https://youtu.be/yRwt5IzEDVM Teemu’s With Miska episode can also be found on YouTube channel With Miska Podcast Episodes. https://youtu.be/EP0YxGL3wo4 A wonderful unique aspect in Teemu is his love for self-improvement. We talk lots about that, and Teemu also shares some of his own theories how to realize your dreams. Even though Teemu hasn't taught self-help lectures or workshops yet, I feel he will be doing that at some point in his life. This podcast will give you good echoes of this. We also chat about his plans of making a feature film, his music career, being an entrepreneur and much more. A great talk! Teemu's links https://www.karmamedia.fi https://www.instagram.com/teemumyoha_/ This episode has been supported by Arts Promotion Center Finland (Taiteen edistämiskeskus). Enjoy!
Episode 42 - Katri Aksola (in Finnish)
Katri Aksola! This episode is in Finnish. Katri is the CEO of Helsinki Casting in Finland. She has an extensive background in film business, and now she opens up about how she became who she is, and how it is leading a casting agency. Katri’s episode can also be found on YouTube channel With Miska Podcast Episodes. https://youtu.be/Rm2O-Vw7KZA I met Katri few years ago when we were acting together in TV series Kontio & Parmas, and I have auditioned for Helsinki Casting many times since then. This conversation is very unique and hugely interesting since it gives insight into how casting process works, and also how actors could be better in auditioning and booking roles. Katri shares very honestly how casting business is, what kind of values she and Helsinki Casting have, and what kind of a leader she aspires to be. An excellent talk! Helsinki Casting https://www.helsinkicasting.com/ Katri's LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/katri-aksola-she-her-99870166/ This episode has been supported by Arts Promotion Center Finland (Taiteen edistämiskeskus). Enjoy!
Episode 41 - Alectra
Alectra! I met Alectra at Dr Self Tape Studios, where I often go and record my self tape auditions. Alectra worked there and filmed my audition. Alectra’s With Miska episode can also be found on YouTube channel With Miska Podcast Episodes: https://youtu.be/muQBf8bQx6A Alectra is not only an actor, but she has worked as a model for years, and she shares with me how that business is. We also talk about the reality of being an actor in LA, how Alectra likes ASMR videos, and much more! Since Alectra has helped many people to audition, she gives wonderful tips about how to make a good self tape. This is an excellent conversation with wonderful Alectra! Links: https://www.instagram.com/alectrafying/ Enjoy!
Episode 40 - Hanna Kinnunen
Hanna Kinnunen! This episode is in Finnish. Hanna is a multitalented actor, singer, radio host, journalist, and many other things! Hanna and I have done various improv gigs together and it has always been inspiring to work with her. Hanna’s episode can also be found on YouTube channel: With Miska Podcast Episodes. https://youtu.be/X7Zj6qfZ63U In this discussion we talk about how Hanna got into professional acting, which was when she won the Finnish TV show Haluatko filmitähdeksi? (Do You Want to Be a Moviestar?) The show put her on the map in the whole country and she became a star. At some point she stepped out from TV for some years, but she still kept acting and working in her wide field of communications. A couple of years ago she came back to the daily series Salatut elämät (Secret Lives), in which she plays a colorful character Salla. In our talk Hanna shares her process how she plays Salla, and how it is filming a daily TV series. In addition to her acting and radio work, she is currently performing in Hanna as Adele – A Night to Remember Show & Dinner at Casino Helsinki. The show consists of Adele’s greatest hits performed by Hanna. An inspiring talk with a true media professional! Links: https://www.lippu.fi/artist/casino-helsinki/ https://casinohelsinki.fi/hanna-as-adele-a-night-to-remember-show-dinner-casino-helsingissa/ This episode was filmed at: https://www.lamp-factory.com/ This episode has been supported by Arts Promotion Center Finland (Taiteen edistämiskeskus). Enjoy!
Episode 39 - Jere Koistinen (+ Teemu Kantonen) (in Finnish)
Jere Koistinen & Teemu Kantonen! This episode is in Finnish. These guys are true independent filmmakers! Jere has just released his 2nd feature film Insite. Jere and Teemu’s episode can also be found on YouTube channel: With Miska Podcast Episodes. https://youtu.be/5AGqhvX77qw I have known Jere for years and I have followed his journey since his first feature film Ensitreffit, in which I also had a small role. Jere started his filmmaking career in his early twenties and has not stopped since. Jere has his own production company and advertising agency, and that's how he makes his living. Unlike many other filmmakers who leave to bigger cities, he has stayed in his hometown Varkaus, which is a small city in Finland. Instead of moving to LA he wants to bring Hollywood to Varkaus. And so far he has succeeded in it by bringing international cast (including Eric Roberts) to Finland to act in his new movie Insite. This is a candid and wonderfully interesting conversation with filmmaker Jere Koistinen and editor Teemu Kantonen about how Insite was made. INSITE Trailer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xTxKrjZbIZ4 INSITE Instagram https://www.instagram.com/insitemovie/ INSITE website https://www.insitemovie.com/ Jere's production company's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3ajHT3j9oDr4HNyAAWo9yQ This episode has been supported by Arts Promotion Center Finland (Taiteen edistämiskeskus). Enjoy!
Episode 38 - Michèle Haines
Michèle Haines! Michèle is a multitalented entertainer, and a very fun person! We met casually at Ismo's stand-up show, and got to know each other a bit there. But now on this podcast we finally get to talk for longer. Michèle’s episode can also be found on YouTube channel: With Miska Podcast Episodes. https://youtu.be/oFuHz3M352g This is a wonderful and relaxed talk between two people who are getting to know each other. We chat about stand-up comedy, voice-over work, Ismo, Michèle's podcast On the Line with Babsie and much more! On the Line with Babsie is a merry podcast in which Michèle talks on the phone with her mom! Enjoy this entertaining, light and all over the place conversation! Michèle is a wonderful and radiant guest! Michèle's links: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/cheleonearth/ Website http://cheleonearth.com/ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@cheleonearth Podcast: On the Line with Babsie https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/on-the-line-with-babsie/id1479524108 Available on platforms via search: On the Line with Babsie TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@cheleonearth Sam the Ham short film https://youtu.be/rVKQXcIIN-A This episode has been supported by Arts Promotion Center Finland (Taiteen edistämiskeskus). Enjoy!
Episode 37 - Deena Odelle Hyatt
Deena Odelle Hyatt! Deena is a wonderful and inspiring person who I have run into many times at Dr. Self Tapes in RiTA House co-working space. Deena works at RiTA House, and in her own words she's Fairy Godmother there. She takes care of the members, events and many other things. Deena’s episode can also be found on YouTube channel: With Miska Podcast Episodes. https://youtu.be/VdQ9yj0lThg I hadn't had a long talk with Deena before, so this was a wonderful opportunity for me to find out who she is. I knew she did something with Alexander Technique, so I wanted to find out more about that. It turns out she is a highly experienced professional in that field. Deena is a Posture Specialist, Movement Coach and Body Mindfulness Wizard at Mind Body Grace. This is a very educational, inspirational and even healing podcast about Deena, poetry, arts, Alexander Technique and how to apply it, and much more. A wonderful discussion! Deena's links: https://www.instagram.com/deenaoh/ https://mindbodygrace.com This episode has been supported by Arts Promotion Center Finland (Taiteen edistämiskeskus). Enjoy!
Episode 36 - Suzan and Zeke Jones
Suzan and Zeke Jones! Suzan and Zeke are a wonderful mom and son duo! This is an inspiring conversation with Joneses about how their Hollywood family works together in film business, and how they have been doing it since Zeke was very young. Suzan and Zeke Jones’ episode can also be found on YouTube channel: With Miska Podcast Episodes. https://youtu.be/qKacOG8YAqQ We talk about a wide range of topics, including Zeke's homeschooling, learning to play guitar after falling in love with Pink Floyd, Suzan's bodybuilding background and much more. We also discuss about their films Dry Blood and Of The Devil, and about violent plays in which Zeke acts at Zombie Joe's Underground Theatre Group! My apologies, there are some audio issues since we had to use the backup recording, but the quality is still OK. This is a wonderful and inspiring talk! Suzan's links https://www.instagram.com/suzanjonesphoto/ https://www.skjimages.com Zeke's links https://www.instagram.com/zekedonovanjones/ https://www.facebook.com/zeke.jones.184 Of The Devil (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack - Zeke Jones) https://open.spotify.com/album/2RXNYPv26166S6TuY0XrbV?si=Eh9dFdN3R5-6uCbWOlAYYA Of The Devil https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B0B5K3YWWC/ref=atv_dp_share_cu_r Dry Blood https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B07M68H6K9/ref=atv_dp_share_cu_r This episode has been supported by Arts Promotion Center Finland (Taiteen edistämiskeskus). Enjoy!
Episode 35 - Peter Bean
Peter Bean! A wonderful conversation with filmmaker Peter Bean, who is a good friend of mine. Peter’s episode can also be found on YouTube channel With Miska Podcast Episodes. https://youtu.be/17uwxMSbgBo We lived in the same house in North Hollywood 2005-2006. That was an exciting time for both of us. There was a group of people from Miami who moved to Los Angeles at the same time, and we all took our first steps in LA together. We have seen each other throughout the years, but this conversation is a wonderful recap of what has happened in our lives during all this time, and what we are doing now. Peter works for a video game company as an editor, but he has been making his own short films since he graduated from film school in 2005. Peter tells me about his life, and how it is being an indie filmmaker in Hollywood. Peter also runs http://www.theflushed.com/ which is a website that specializes in toilet humor. He has created videos, comics, and also published theflushed.com book! This is a wonderful talk between two friends! YouTube links: Chispa Productions: https://www.youtube.com/chispaproductions The Flushed: https://www.youtube.com/TheFlusheddotcom Activision/Blizzard Editor playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6ifQv-dpfooAoUYm_MQczL_yCAXmutNO You, Me, & the Internet: https://youtu.be/bPP-rb991OI Website links: Peter’s website: http://peterbean.com/ The Flushed: http://www.theflushed.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nerdfilmmaker TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nerdfilmmaker Twitter: https://twitter.com/nerdfilmmakers https://linktr.ee/peterbean Miska Stuff: E! Commercial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9B0DJ49zwJM John's Suitcase Music Video: https://youtu.be/07ROfnwODcw Mice videos: Part 1: https://youtu.be/Tq_qPF1uvl0 Part 2: https://youtu.be/n4QBD46PVaE Part 3: https://youtu.be/W1vEXyUPJE8 This episode has been supported by Arts Promotion Center Finland (Taiteen edistämiskeskus). Enjoy!
Episode 34 - Olli-Pekka Hiltunen (in Finnish)
Olli-Pekka Hiltunen! This episode is in Finnish. This is probably the most personal talk that I have had on this podcast. I have known Olli-Pekka for about 30 years, so we get deep into stuff about our past and present. Olli-Pekka’s episode can also be found on YouTube channel: With Miska Podcast Episodes. https://youtu.be/U1Yj3xB82tk Olli-Pekka is a brass band leader, music teacher, musician, and currently also an actor. He is not only acting, but also singing in the choir for Kuopio City Theatre's musical Huomenna minä lähden. We started playing together in various bands during our teens, which was quite formative time in our lives. In this talk we go into why our rock band dreams didn't realize. We also talk how important role music has in our lives nowadays. And I am generally impressed with how well Olli-Pekka is doing in his life. A wonderful, honest and deep talk! Musical Huomenna minä lähden at Kuopio City Theatre: https://kuopionkaupunginteatteri.fi/huomennaminalahden With Miska Podcast Audio Links: https://www.miskakajanus.fi/withmiska/2022/10/31/episode-34-olli-pekka-hiltunen-in-finnish This episode has been supported by Arts Promotion Center Finland (Taiteen edistämiskeskus). Enjoy!
Episode 33 - Toby Ganger
Toby Ganger! An excellent conversation with a rapper, investor, and former child actor! Toby's episode can also be found on YouTube channel: With Miska Podcast Episodes. https://youtu.be/0HJb75VX4MY I met Toby a couple of years ago at a mutual friend's place. We had a nice conversation, but it was a quick one. I got to know about the many things that he does, and has done, but not before recently I got more familiar with his music and work. He's not only an investor, but he's a rapper, and he has finally come back from a break and has released a new album Free Machine. This is a wonderful and also educational talk about family, how to solve problems in the American society, being a child actor, Toby's experiences in Finland and about Bitcoin! Toby's website: http://tobyganger.com/ Free Machine (the album): https://open.spotify.com/album/03soV3PkesQbSQ8AI5sqTd?si=qV9TWqRzTCWWzsKfiPzXUA https://music.apple.com/us/album/free-machine/1645881015 A Moment (Official Video) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=chpW9KZA5Wo You Can't Take It Away (Official Video) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H363kPSkzjI This episode has been supported by Arts Promotion Center Finland (Taiteen edistämiskeskus). Enjoy!
Episode 32 - Olli Keituri (in Finnish)
Olli Keituri! This episode is in Finnish. A wonderful and a little bit different talk about doing podcasts, the differences between Finland and America, and electric motors! Olli’s episode can also be found on YouTube channel: With Miska Podcast Episodes. https://youtu.be/SF-834hI4ww Olli is a host of MeininkiPaja podcast, and he and I have mutual friends, but we hadn’t ever met before. Even though Olli mainly lives in Finland, he was visiting LA, and I took the opportunity to have him as a guest. This is an awesome and unique talk where we go into topics that I haven’t explored on the podcast before. Olli is also an actor, but among entertainment industry talk, Olli teaches me quite a lot about electric cars, and especially their technology. Olli works for a company that builds electric motors among many other things. We also cover how practices differ between Finland and the US in industrial companies. Olli knows quite a lot about this, since he came to LA straight from Colorado, where he was working on electric motors. An excellent and wide-ranging talk! Olli’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ke551/ Olli’s TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kessi1andonly MeininkiPaja podcast links: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpVczP0M8wb295RwY2btUBA/videos https://open.spotify.com/show/6GW3vcQzzO1wHOcwvgeaCk?si=a134ee3a569a4d86 https://www.instagram.com/meininkipaja/ https://www.facebook.com/meininkipaja/ SepalusAuki Garage Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sepalusauki.garage/ This episode has been supported by Arts Promotion Center Finland (Taiteen edistämiskeskus). Enjoy!
Episode 31 - Tom Whalen
Tom Whalen! An exciting, rambling and nicely weird talk with stand-up comedian Tom Whalen. Tom’s episode can also be found on YouTube channel: With Miska Podcast Episodes. https://youtu.be/tNefG3sBx40 I met Tom on the stand-up comedy circuit in Los Angeles a few years ago. Tom has been at it for several years, and it was great to have him as a podcast guest! Tom tells how it is living in LA, and how the LA comedy scene is. We also go a little bit into politics. And like in all popular podcasts nowadays, we talk about Jiu-Jitsu. This is a wonderful and very wide-ranging talk about most of the things, and Tom also shares few tips on how to value yourself as an actor. Please go see Tom live wherever he’s performing. Sometimes he also sings! Tom’s Instagram https://www.instagram.com/faketomwhalen/ Whiskey Myers - John Wayne (Official Music Video) https://youtu.be/odz7qGD1OTY Freddie Dredd - Want (Official Video) ft. prodby668 https://youtu.be/N3kVD0UaPek This episode has been supported by Arts Promotion Center Finland (Taiteen edistämiskeskus). Enjoy!
Episode 30 - Mike Cuenca
Mike Cuenca! A conversation with a wonderful filmmaker Mike Cuenca, who was recommended to me by cinematographer Jessica Gallant, with whom we both have worked with. Jessica is currently shooting my feature film Reunion, which is getting done slowly but surely. Mike's episode can also be found on YouTube channel: With Miska Podcast Episodes. https://youtu.be/NTdVnJUzrp4 This is a wonderful, inspiring, and also a very down to earth conversation about the reality of making it happen in LA. Mike shares with us how it is to be a truly indie filmmaker. Mike wants to do his films in a way that they are true to his artistic vision, and he doesn’t want to compromise this, even though it may be more difficult to get funding for his projects. He has made various indie films and series, and what makes his film I’ll Be Around exceptional is how big it looks. The shooting style is very indie, but the film has many locations, a big cast, bands… lots of stuff. In our conversation Mike tells how he creates all this with a very low budget. I loved talking with Mike, he’s a true artist and a cinephile. This talk is a wonderful reminder how good it is to stay true to your own artistic voice instead of trying to please everyone. We also talk lots about Mike’s adventures as a musician, and we share few words about the Finnish filmmaker Aki Kaurismäki! Mike’s films: I’ll Be Around: The Double Album https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B08H847PB1/ref=atv_dp_share_cu_r By the Wayside https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B08V85JHBF/ref=atv_dp_share_cu_r Jerry Powell & the Delusions of Grandeur https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B091SS8DTJ/ref=atv_dp_share_cu_r Mike’s Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/mikecuenca Mike’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikecuenca_/ This episode has been supported by Arts Promotion Center Finland (Taiteen edistämiskeskus). Enjoy!
Episode 29 - Marjo-Riikka Mäkelä (in Finnish)
Marjo-Riikka Mäkelä! This episode is in Finnish. This is a wonderful and deep talk about being an acting teacher, coordinating love scenes, and saving wild animals! This can also be found on YouTube channel: With Miska Podcast Episodes. https://youtu.be/hbkQwmFDFqI I have known Marjo-Riikka for over 15 years, and she has helped me a lot in making Los Angeles my home. Even though Marjo-Riikka still lives in LA, she spends more time in Finland now, since she's also teaching at the University of the Arts Helsinki, at Theatre Academy. Marjo-Riikka has various passions, and one of them is animals. We go into detail how she saves baby opossums and helps birds. I don't personally know anyone who is such an animal lover like Marjo-Riikka, and in our conversation she tells how strong connection she has with animals. Marjo-Riikka also tells in detail how she uses Michael Chekhov Technique in her teaching. She won't reveal how to get into Theatre Academy of Finland, but at least she talks a bit about the school auditions. Marjo-Riikka’s links: https://chekhovstudio.com/ https://www.instagram.com/chekhovstudiointernational/ https://www.facebook.com/Acting.Classes.L.A/ https://www.youtube.com/c/ChekhovActingStudio/videos This episode has been supported by Arts Promotion Center Finland (Taiteen edistämiskeskus). Enjoy!
Episode 28 - Wilhelmiina Lappi (in Finnish)
Wilhelmiina Lappi! This episode is in Finnish. Wilhelmiina is a 24-year-old Finnish actor who is currently studying at New York Film Academy in LA. This is a very interesting talk with Wilhelmiina who is in the beginning of her career! This can also be found on YouTube channel With Miska Podcast Episodes. https://youtu.be/rV7k5NxZSdU Wilhelmiina and I met at L.A. Finnish Center briefly, and I didn’t even know that she was in town. I was very happy that we are getting more Finnish actors to LA, since there are really not that many of us here. I asked Wilhelmiina to be on the podcast, and her insights are truly unique. She grew up on a farm in Finland, so it has been quite a leap for her to move to LA. During our conversation she shares the whole process how she got herself to LA to study acting. This is a wonderful and very relatable conversation for anyone who wants to make changes in their life to pursue their dreams. Wilhelmiina also tells in great detail how the audition and visa processes were for studying in the States. Wilhelmiina’s links: https://www.instagram.com/wilhelmiinal/ https://www.facebook.com/wilhelmiina.lappi This episode has been supported by Arts Promotion Center Finland (Taiteen edistämiskeskus). Enjoy!
Episode 27 - Kelton Jones (+ Suzan Jones)
Kelton Jones (+ Suzan Jones) A wonderful and very educational talk with filmmaker and actor Kelton Jones. His producing partner and wife Suzan Jones also stops by at the end. This can also be found on YouTube channel: With Miska Podcast Episodes. https://youtu.be/R0zn8UCm3BY I met Kelton for the first time when we were working on a commercial together a couple of years ago. I remembered him being very kind and wise man, and I enjoyed spending the day with him. Since then we have reconnected via phone few times, but we haven’t met since. I knew Kelton is an experienced indie filmmaker (among other things), and I wanted him to be on my podcast. This is a wonderful, educational, and very inspirational talk to anyone who is making, or is dreaming of making movies. The advice that Kelton gives is invaluable. And what surprised me the most is the motivational boost he gives on the podcast. And with motivational I mean how he encourages all of us indie artists to make sure that we are getting paid for our work. He also shares how he talks with film investors as he fundraises for his films. He also tells about his upcoming book for which he has interviewed Sean S. Cunningham, the director of the original Friday the 13th. An excellent and inspirational talk! Instagram links: https://www.instagram.com/keltonjonesofficial/ https://www.instagram.com/suzanjonesphoto/ Of the Devil film trailer: https://youtu.be/8jfW2ncDoYs Of the Devil film IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt15338648/ Kelton’s previous film Dry Blood: https://epic-pictures.com/film/dry-blood The Devil Down the Street full movie: https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B07NRR24TF/ref=atv_dp_share_cu_r This episode has been supported by Arts Promotion Center Finland (Taiteen edistämiskeskus). Enjoy!
Episode 26 - Scott Blugrind
Scott Blugrind! An exciting talk with a very unique and awesome Electric Guitar Comedian Scott Blugrind! This can also be found on YouTube channel: With Miska Podcast Episodes https://youtu.be/z7G8i8MGrCI I saw Scott for the first time when he was the warm-up comic on the reunion of Friends, and there he gave me his guitar pick. Our paths crossed again when he came to L.A. Finnish Center to see Ismo Leikola's stand-up gig which I hosted. Scott is originally from LA, and he has seen lots! We talk about the days when he was hanging out on the Sunset Strip, and how he had his own dream of becoming a rockstar. All this led him to become the warm-up DJ for Friends, where he worked for years. Scott has been a warm-up comic for hundreds of live TV tapings, and worked on several shows with Matt LeBlanc. Now Scott is touring as an Electric Guitar Comic, and he also plays two songs at the end of the episode. Scott performs often at Flappers Comedy Club in Burbank, so go see him there or anywhere near you! Links: https://www.instagram.com/scottblugrind/ https://scottblugrind.com/ This episode has been supported by Arts Promotion Center Finland (Taiteen edistämiskeskus). Enjoy!
Episode 24 - Sara Kay Godot
Sara Kay Godot! This my third video podcast, and this can also be found on YouTube channel: With Miska Podcast Episodes. https://youtu.be/cZKcrY901gQ I have known Sara for over 20 years! We went to the same theatre school in Miami, New World School of the Arts. When I started as a freshman she was already a sophomore. We watched all of each other’s college plays, and saw each other every day at school. At one point I was also her roommate for a couple of months. Later we lost touch for few years. But since we both are now in LA, we have been able to reconnect, and we both have performed on each other’s stand-up shows. After college Sara went to Chicago for several years where she did quite a variety of live theatre, but now she’s in LA. She owns a psychology practice with her husband, produces stand-up shows, acts, auditions and also writes. She lives a full life and is fully back in action after taking a break from acting some years ago. A wonderful and warm talk! Sara’s comedy website: sarakaygodotcomedy.com Sara’s Instagrams: instagram.com/sarakaydoesstandup/ instagram.com/think_tank_comedy/ instagram.com/godotswaitingroom/ This episode has been supported by Arts Promotion Center Finland (Taiteen edistämiskeskus). Enjoy!
Episode 23 - Kristen Lundberg
Kristen Lundberg! This my second video podcast, and this can also be found on YouTube channel: With Miska Podcast Episodes. https://youtu.be/FBir17Ho-hM A wonderful and honest talk with Kristen. I visited her place, and we talked in her yard. Kristen has made some big life changes, and this became a very interesting and wide-ranging talk in which Kristen tells about her life in Ohio, and how she worked as a toy sculptor, and later transitioned into an ice sculptor in LA. I was prepared to talk about stand-up comedy and playing violin (which she does), but lately Kristen has been having doubts about her future as a stand-up, and she talks very openly about this. She has changed her path in life, and wants to concentrate on other things, like dramatic acting and ensemble work. This is a wonderful discussion on how life can change its course, and how you need to embrace the change when it comes. Kristen’s website with all sorts of awesome stuff: https://kristensfunnyhair.com/ This episode has been supported by Arts Promotion Center Finland (Taiteen edistämiskeskus). Enjoy!
Episode 22 - Nina Sallinen (in Finnish)
Nina! This episode is in Finnish. This my first video podcast, and this can also be found on YouTube channel With Miska Podcast Episodes. https://youtu.be/fzyDYHwOHKs Nina is a good friend of mine, and I have known her for years. She lives in L.A, and has lived here for a long time. She’s an actress, and she does quite a lot of theatre. Much more than many of her (and my) colleagues in Los Angeles. We talk a lot about theatre, and also about her one person show Poor Poor Lear. We have a very inspiring talk about her life, how she got her start in theatre in Finland, and then went to Finnish Theatre Academy, and how she ended up in Los Angeles. Nina has created a nice life for herself and for her family here in California. We recorded this at Nina’s yard, so you will hear some crickets in the background. Nina and me have also performed live-streamed improvised shows for Finlandia Foundation here in the US, and you are able to watch them on the following links: Live-Streamed Comedy Improv Special in English https://youtu.be/tzimw9X88Tc Live-Streamed Improvised Play #1 (in Finnish with English subtitles) https://youtu.be/QJlTyXg_9mg Live-Streamed Improvised Play #2 (in Finnish with English subtitles) https://youtu.be/HYOeVglNB_0 This episode has been supported by Arts Promotion Center Finland (Taiteen edistämiskeskus). Enjoy!
Episode 21 - Ashley Scott Meyers
Ashley Scott Meyers is a filmmaker and a podcaster, and I have been listening to his SellingYourScreenplay.com podcast for a few years now, and I have enjoyed it a lot. Having Ashley as a guest on my podcast is a great opportunity for me to ask him all the questions that I have thought of when I have been listening to his podcast. This is a wonderful talk about the realities of being a filmmaker in LA. Ashley tells openly how he is making it happen, and he also gives excellent advice to anyone who is thinking about filmmaking or moving to LA. An inspirational talk. This is wonderful! Enjoy! Ashley’s SellingYourScreenplay.com website: www.sellingyourscreenplay.com
Episode 20 - Johanna Anttila, Karolyn Castaldo and Stephanie Coats
Today I had a wonderful talk with three guests at the same time! Actor Johanna Anttila connected with us from Finland. She is one of the leads in the movie Couples of Wife Carrying, in which I act in as well. She plays a Finnish competitor in the film. The second guest is Karolyn Castaldo, who is Director of Communications for Sunday River ski resort in Maine. We filmed the movie in Sunday River, and they have been very supportive of us throughout the whole filming and distribution process. And the third guest is Stephanie Coats, who is the post-production supervisor and associate producer of the film. A wonderful talk about the movie, wife carrying and life. Enjoy! This discussion was also screened live at the film’s Facebook page. Here’s a link to the video: www.facebook.com/watch/?v=2517745965182007 Couples of Wife Carrying Facebook page: facebook.com/couplesofwifecarryingmovie Film’s website: couplesofwifecarryingmovie.com Trailer for the movie: youtu.be/Lw9ijfP6_nM
Episode 19 - Evan James Bochetto and Dan Pastewka
Evan James Bochetto and Dan Pastewka, along with Brad Kula, are the creators of the comedy film Couples of Wife Carrying. Evan directed and was a co-writer of the film, while Dan is the producer. I play a Finnish wife-carrier Jarkko Karjalainen in the movie. First of all, my apologies for the sound quality of the podcast. We had some sound issues, but you can definitely hear everything. Couples of Wife Carrying has just been released to buy / rent in North America, so this was a great time for us to have a talk about the film. We go through how the movie was made, from coming up with the idea, all the way to the distribution and marketing. We also get to know who Evan and Dan are. A great talk about how films can be made with little money and lots of passion. Enjoy! This discussion was also screened live at the film’s Facebook page. Here’s a link to the video: facebook.com/watch/?v=316017039484773&extid=zLtdu5nU8OdP7QnH Couples of Wife Carrying Facebook page: facebook.com/couplesofwifecarryingmovie Film’s website: couplesofwifecarryingmovie.com Trailer for the movie: youtu.be/Lw9ijfP6_nM
Episode 18 - Jukka Åkerman (in Finnish)
Jukka! This episode is in Finnish. Jukka did sound design for our feature film Insanity (Vihanpidot), which I directed. I didn’t know him beforehand, but we have been staying in quite close contact lately during the post-production and release process of the film. The movie has just been released for streaming in Finland (on Elisa Viihde), Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Iceland and Estonia. Next up we are preparing for North America and Great Britain releases. We talk about the process of making the film, and Jukka’s life. Jukka also used to be a rock star, and he is working on some new music! A great talk! Samples of Jukka’s work: toast.fi/person/jukka-akerman/ Insanity / Vihanpidot film to rent or buy: elisaviihde.fi/elokuvat/34901/Vihanpidot Trailer to Insanity / Vihanpidot: youtu.be/vZHj9XeSUAk
Episode 17 - Irina Tundra
Irina Tundra is a Finnish stripper. We have a very interesting talk about the realities of being in her profession, what got her started, and why she’s a stripper. She tells about how she first got interested in the profession, and also how she studied in an university before becoming a stripper. We also talk about what’s the difference of prostitution and stripping. We also hear Irina’s opinions about sex work and legal aspects of that. This is an interesting and unique conversation with Irina, who is someone who works in an underground profession, but she approaches it in a business-minded and organized way. We also hear her stories about working outside Finland, and her dreams for the future. A great talk about the realities of a very unique way of making a living! Irina’s website: www.irinatundra.net Irina’s social media: linksfacebook.com/tundrairina/ youtube.com/user/IrinaTundra twitter.com/irinatundra instagram.com/irina.tundra/
Episode 16 - Stephen Lee
I met Stephen a couple of years ago when we were working on a trailer for an UFO film which eventually never happened. But we spend a couple of fun and intense nights in wintery Finnish forest. I didn’t know much about Stephen then, but during this discussion I’m finding quite a lot new things about him. In addition to him being a musician and a songwriter, he was a part of the Finnish tech craze in the early 2000s. He worked for one of the startup companies called Wapit. Stephen is originally from the US but he has lived in Finland for many years, and he gives me insight into the differences of Finland and the US. We also talk about the current events in the US and Black Lives Matter. This is a great talk about life, and the times we are living in. Stephen’s podcast Get Known by San Francisco Agency: http://getknown.sanfrancisco.fi/ Short film Kill Will starring Stephen: vimeo.com/420814782 Stephen’s song links: Paska työ soundcloud.com/teuvolee/paskatyo?in=teuvolee/sets/stevies-schizophrenic-styles Take the Spoon in Your Beautiful Hand youtu.be/aF7qc58zk54 Phunky Sound of the Giraffe youtu.be/YB8kBGzN5S0
Episode 15 - Ulla Virtanen (in Finnish)
Ulla! This episode is in Finnish. Ulla and I have worked together since 2007, so it has been a while. We both are also members of Finnish improv group VSOP. This is a great talk with someone who I have known for long time, and now we had a wonderful chance to sit down and talk in peace. Ulla has worked in quite a variety of roles in the entertainment industry, and currently she is a writer for Dancing with the Stars Finland. Since she’s so talented in so many things, I wanted to know what is her passion, and that is still acting. However she wouldn’t mind also participating in Dancing with the Stars next year! Ulla has studied acting in America too, and she has always had a special relationship with the US. We talk about her training there and also about her current feelings about America. A lovely talk about all and everything! Ulla’s Instagram: instagram.com/ullavirtanen/ Ulla’s webpage: ullavirtanen.com
Episode 14 - Tea Khalifa (in Finnish)
Tea! This episode is in Finnish. I got to know Tea for the first time two years ago. She has had a wonderful career in Finland, mainly hosting the biggest TV shows of the country. Two years ago she took a new step in her life moving to Los Angeles, and we talk about that. She tells how it has been starting everything all over again. She also talks about her tiredness to quarantine, and how she’s also looking forward visiting Finland soon. A great talk, and I was very happy to get to know Tea better this way, doing the podcast! Happy Midsummer to Finland! Tea’s Instagram: instagram.com/tealoveslife Tea and Johanna’s podcast California Dreamin: youtube.com/channel/UCrqA0xhXBfdDRFCfzqat2bw/
Episode 13 - Niina Lahtinen (in Finnish)
Niina! This episode is in Finnish. I have known Niina for a long time, and we both have performed with improv group VSOP for many years. We have also acted together in a couple of scenes on TV shows Siskonpeti and Downshiftaajat. However I really haven’t spoken with Niina with just two of us for this long before, apart from one improv rehearsal session few years ago. We talk about Niina’s life, family, her reasons for doing art, and also a little bit about politics. Niina lives good family life in Riihimäki, but at the same time she’s directing one of the most popular comedy TV shows in Finland, Putous. We go into detail how it is doing that, and also what kind of actors are good for Putous. We got to know each other a little bit more in this podcast. A great and warm talk! Niina’s Instagram: instagram.com/niinalahtinen/
Episode 12 - Johanna Tohni (in Finnish)
Johanna! This episode is in Finnish. I’m very happy to have Johanna on the show. We met last time a year ago when Johanna was visiting LA, and she did stand-up on a show I hosted. Johanna is a Finnish stand-up comedian, improv actor, and many other things in the field of entertainment. We share a bit of a similar background since we both have been doing improv for years, and we both love it. Johanna’s stand-up career has taken off, and she has performed all over Finland with her and her spouse’s stand-up show Mars vs. Venus? They have been doing the show since 2017, and it still sells well. We have a great talk about how Johanna got started in show business, and how she feels about it now. She also talks how it is working on a two person show very closely with her spouse. Johanna’s website: johannatohni.fi Johanna’s stand-up on YouTube (in Finnish): youtu.be/ae3ij-yc4V0
Episode 11 - Henry Pöyhiä (in Finnish)
Henry! This episode is in Finnish. Henry is one of the stars of Vihanpidot / Insanity, the film I directed. We spent an intense week and few more days together while we were filming the movie, but we didn’t really have that much time to get to know each other during the shoot. This podcast is actually the longest conversation we’ve ever had. We reflect a bit on the movie, but during this episode we get to really know who Henry is, and also how he ended up in Tampere, Finland. Henry is an active social media creator on Instagram, and we are exploring that side of him too. This is a sweet and honest conversation, great talk! Henry’s Instagram: instagram.com/poyhiah Henry's website: henrypoyhia.com Trailer to Vihanpidot / Insanity, the film we did together (no English subtitles): youtube.com/watch?v=vZHj9XeSUAk
Episode 10 - Teemu Aromaa (in Finnish)
Teemu Aromaa! This episode will be in Finnish. I spoke with Teemu online as he was in Finland, and I was in LA. The sound quality is good, even though there is a slight time delay in our dialogue. I have known Teemu for around 20 years, and he is a good friend of mine. We haven’t seen each other a lot lately, because I have been in LA. So it was great to catch up with him. We talk about what’s going on in his life, and also how coronavirus is effecting his daily life and work. He’s also asking how I’m doing. This episode gives an awesome insight into how it is being a working actor in Finland. Teemu has been working pretty much non-stop since he graduated from Theatre Academy in Finland in 2000. Great talk! Teemu’s Instagram: instagram.com/teemuaromaa We both are members of Finnish improv group VSOP: instagram.com/improvsop
Episode 9 - Eero Heinonen (in Finnish)
Eero Heinonen! This episode will be in Finnish! Eero is mainly known as the bass player of Finnish band The Rasmus, but I met Eero when he was the Director of Photography for a feature film I directed, Vihanpidot / Insanity. We spent some intense nights in a cabin in forest whilst we were filming the horror movie. Eero visited me for a night in Los Angeles recently, and it was great to catch up with him. He’s working on a documentary type of project and he wanted to set up a talk for us with that in mind. There were specific subjects we were supposed to cover, but we had such an interesting and broad talk, that here it is for you. We recorded it outside in Hollywood, so I apologize for the sound quality. Enjoy our talk about meditation, The Rasmus, Hollywood, and many other things! Links to The Rasmus: therasmus.com instagram.com/therasmusofficial Link to the Finnish trailer of Vihanpidot / Insanity: youtube.com/watch?v=vZHj9XeSUAk
Episode 8 - Juha Ilmari Laine (in Finnish)
Juha Ilmari Laine! This episode will be in Finnish. Juha Ilmari Laine is a Finnish filmmaker and an acclaimed music and commercial video director. He has won many awards for his work in Finland and abroad, including 2018 Kultapumpeli, the main award at Oulu Music Video Festival. I met Juha in Los Angeles through No-Office few years ago, and we have since collaborated in over 20 projects together. Juha was also part of the crew that made our feature film Someone Somewhere happen, which opens in Finnish theaters November 8th 2019. This is a great and fun talk about filmmaking, life, and comedy. In Finnish. Juha’s website: http://juhailmarilaine.com/ Juha’s KANSAN KASVOT Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kansankasvot/
Episode 7 - Martin Harris
Martin! This episode will be in English. Martin Harris / Martin Harasimowicz is a Polish-born actor and comedian, who has also been a comedy promoter in the past. He has been in LA for many years now, and carved a life in entertainment business for himself. Martin is a good example how a career for a foreign actor with an accent can work. This is a great international talk about life in Los Angeles! Martin’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/martin_harrisla/ Martin’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/martinwharris
Episode 6 - Corsica Wilson
Corsica! This episode will be in English. Corsica Wilson is an LA actress and a friend of mine. I have worked with her on many projects with both of us as actors and as producers. I knew much about her, but doing the podcast allowed me to have a great talk with her and find out how she ended up in LA, and how she's liking it. And how she's making it happen here. If you want to know how the real life of an LA actor and writer is, this is a great look into that. We talk about auditions, life, and of course how she used to work for Postmates. Also, if you're planning to move to LA, or if you're new here, this is a great episode for you! Corsica's IMDb page: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3355632/
Episode 5 - Tomi Tajakka / Remmel
Tomi Tajakka (Remmel) is Finnish musician who has been touring the world with his band Steve ’N’ Seagulls for few years now. They became a viral hit with their bluegrass versions of hard rock songs, including AC/DC’s Thunderstruck (over 43 million views!) We had a great Skype conversation as he was in Finland, and me in Los Angeles. I have known Tomi since we were kids, and we are from the same town Iisalmi, Finland. I talk with Tomi about his journey, and I also try to find out what it feels like touring the world, and if he's living the dream. Their band page: stevenseagulls.com Thunderstruck / Steve ’N’ Seagulls: youtube.com/watch?v=e4Ao-iNPPUc
Episode 4 - Miro Laiho (in Finnish)
Miro Laiho is a Finnish film producer who runs his own production company Time Films. He also has a movie trailer music company Epic North, which has made tunes to some big Hollywood blockbuster trailers. Miro talks about his path which has led this far, and how he’s pretty much still doing the same stuff he did as a kid. I recorded this episode in Los Angeles, as Miro was visiting here for two weeks. Interesting insights about life, and how trailer music business works! Miro’s companies: http://www.timefilms.fi https://www.epicnorthmusic.com This episode will be in Finnish. Yeah!
Episode 3 - Joni Koivuniemi (in Finnish)
Joni is an anarchistic Finnish comedian who has also received success with his web videos. Currently he's producing his second feature film and raising a baby. Joni talks about comedy, life, and his road in getting his film made. This is a swapcast, so it's also available as Joni's podcast Savuna ilmaan. http://savunailmaan.libsyn.com/jakso-71 http://jonikoivuniemi.fi/ This episode will be in Finnish. Boom!
Episode 2 - David Deery
David! This episode will be in English. I'm talking with an American comedian David Deery. David opens up about The Comedy Store, Louis CK and about making it in Hollywood. I met David few years ago back in Finland, where he was performing in Comedy Finland event. I also opened for him there. I was impressed with his comedy already then. I thought he had a clear point of view, and I was wondering why he didn't have his own TV show in America yet. In this episode I'm trying to find that out. Lately I have been running into David in the Los Angeles comedy scene, and I wanted to hear his thoughts. This is a great episode if you want to know how the real life of an LA comedian is. mfdaviddeery.com Rock!
Episode 1 - Jaakko Manninen (in Finnish)
This is the first podcast I have ever done, welcome! Jaakko is my neighbour in Hollywood and a big inspiration to me. He has worked in music and film pretty much all his life. Mainly directing and producing, but also performing. He has worked with Backstreet Boys, Kylie Minogue and Shaggy, to name a few. Jaakko is one of the hardest working people I know, and I wanted to find out how he made it this far. So we decided to have a little chat after working on a music video the whole day and having a couple of beers. This episode will be in Finnish. Enjoy!