In 1959, twenty-year-old Doug Warne and Ron Olsen agreed to produce the Scandinavian Hour, in order to keep this cherished radio program going. Olsen chose the music and Doug handled the guest list and sold the advertising. Thus began this remarkable story lasting for 48 years, and when Olsen passed away in 2008, Warne continued on himself. But in 2017, he solicited additional cohosts to share responsibility for the program. No one would be paid, and to remain a co-host, you had to demonstrate you could sell commercials to area businesses. Yours truly, Eric Stavney, was a co-host for a couple years, and eventually Warne sought to retire after the program suffered through the dark years of COVID, when businesses withdrew their ads. Now, in July 2023, the program continues with renewed vigor every weekend (as it has for the last 64 years) with host Seth Tufteland and Doug Warne as "co-host emeritus". Tune in to hear this remarkable journey of the Scandinavian radio show in Seattle. Continue listening after the closing song to hear bonus content! Check out the links to a Norwegian TV broadcast and see images of the production crew at https://nordicontap.com/seattles-scandinavian-hour-radio-show/.
Norwegian Society and the Laws of Jante
Nordic Noir: Dr. Jerry Holt on Crime Fiction in Bergen
The Rosemaled Church and the Journey to Belong
Relating to Fjord Horses: Rory and Kristin Miller
Nordic Folktale Water Creatures
The National Aquarium in Bergen, Norway
The Lur and Prillar Guri with Dr. Joan Paddock
Heyerdahl and the Scientific Community
Two Folktales in Norwegian and English
Ruthi Winter and the Winter Band
Laura Loge: Grieg, Ibsen, and Solveig’s Song
Folk Accordions - Birgit and Phil Ages
The Parade Troll
A Coat Dyed Black and the Norwegian Resistance - Don ”Jerry” Pugnetti Jr.
Elizabeth Person on Maps, Illustration, and Art
Mari Boine - Sami Musician and Ambassador
The Brave Tailor, Danish version
The Hardanger Fiddle: Lynn Berg and Rachel Nesvig
The Many Faces of the Tomte
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