Normal for Norway

Indigo Trigg-Hauger and Séamus Beirne

Two foreigners living in Oslo tackle one weird thing about Norway each episode.

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August 23 · 1 hr 2 min
Oslo neighborhood guide: Kampen
If you're looking for a plethora of baked goods and very cute wooden houses in a neighborhood with a working class past, look no further. This week we're exploring Kampen! In the news, a sad walrus update, cocaine marketing trends, and more. Music: Whiddershins
August 5 · 50 min
Oslo neighborhood guide bonus ep: swimming spots
After we experienced a very minor heat wave in July we really got familiar with the swimming spots of Oslo. The heat might have dissipated, but our verdict is in: here are all the places we like to swim, ranked (and don't come at us about all the ones we left off, there are simply too many to count so these are our personal go-tos). Plus in news: a walrus in the woods and angry tourists. Theme song: Whiddershins
July 11 · 41 min
Oslo neighborhood guide: Nydalen
Imagine our confusion when we realized Indigo (I'll take the blame) had ranked Nydalen so highly on the list. But maybe there is more than meets the eye? And in news: Norway is still (at the time of recording) in the world cup and bagel shops are going bust in Oslo. Music: Whiddershins
June 13 · 1 hr 1 min
Oslo neighborhood guide: St. Hanshaugen (and Bislett)
It's time for a neighborhood that holds a dear place in our hearts: St. Hanshaugen, where we first kindled our friendship! This former rocky, uninhabited trash heap is now a gorgeous and thriving place to live, and we've got mostly positive things to say. Plus, a bit about Bislett. On the news: why are doctors getting paid to keep us at work? Which street was flooded with sewage? And, a personal news announcement! 👀
April 25 · 59 min
Oslo neighborhood guide: Majorstuen and Frogner
Is it Majorstuen or Majorstua? And what does Frogner actually mean? Two of Oslo's posher neighborhoods get their day in the sun--but did we let them off easy? On the news: where to go in an emergency, building density, and an update to Seamus's investigation into why our local grocery stores are so sad. Music: Whiddershins
April 12 · 51 min
Oslo neighborhood guide: Sentrum
Can Sentrum even be called a neighborhood? According to the city, no! And we concur, because it's got very little going for it. But why is that? And who lives there besides rats? We've also got news about an alcohol robbery and a pollen warning. Stay tuned for our ongoing neighborhood rankings! Music: Whiddershins
March 28 · 43 min
Oslo neighborhood guide: Carl Berners plass
Next up on the Oslo neighborhood chopping block: we return to Carl Berners plass and discuss what it has to offer besides a squareabout. Indigo learns how bingo works, and we share a snow crab update, as well as concerning news from podiatrists. Theme song: Whiddershins
March 15 · 43 min
Oslo neighborhood guide: Skøyen and Torshov
Eeeeeveryone is about to be sending us objections, corrections, and maybe even hate mail, as we kick off our Oslo neighborhood guide series. Starting off at the bottom (according to us): Skøyen and Torshov. Before the dragging begins though, we've got news and updates, including signs of spring, icy roads (is this news??), and who's behind "I love sluts" graffiti.
March 1 · 52 min
Week 9, 2026: Noise complaints, cider standards, and NIMBYs
This week is all about complaints: a loud waterfall, the people of Carl Berner's Plass don't want McDonalds, and Indigo gives a piece of her mind about Norwegians and small business. Plus, Sweden is salty about new cider standards. This episode brought to you a day late by Indigo having a flu :( Theme song: Whiddershins
February 21 · 47 min
Week 8, 2026: Happy Ramadan-Lunar New Year-Fastelavn-Valentine's
What a week of celebrations! We do a brief dive into religious traditions and history. Foreigners can't drive in the snow, say residents of Troms. And also, crows invading the city. What do they want?
January 26 · 31 min
Week 4, 2026: Klepto cat, new tax rules, and an electrifying investigation,
We are really bringing the most important news this week on a real breadth of topics: new tax and debt rules that could affect YOU, a kleptomaniac cat, a snus update (kind of?), and is it safe to walk your dog at Jernbanetorget?' Music: Whiddershins
January 19 · 48 min
Snus/Snus
Haven't tried snus yet? We don't recommend you do, but in Norway it's ubiquitous, and the reason for strange bumps under people's lips, making them look like Whos straight out of Whoville. But what actually are these mysterious Scandinavian pouches? How do they convey nicotine into your bloodstream? And when did they get so popular with MAGA bros across the pond?
January 9 · 42 min
Week 2, 2026: From burping to the new global age of war
Happy new year, and it's certainly kicking off with a variety of news, from (questionable?) dating advice to the possible invasion of Greenland. We've also got warnings about icy stairs, a biting incident at Christmas, and the latest signs of winter. Music: Whiddershins
Dec 7, 2025 · 33 min
Week 49, 2025: Car parks, parks, and free parking
This week 49 episode brought to you by Indigo fighting off a flu, our controversial takes on The Nutcracker, and a weird amount of news about cars in Oslo. Music: Whiddershins
Nov 29, 2025 · 1 hr 1 min
Week 48, 2025: Snow crabs, deportations, and being late to work
Another week of eclectic news has come and gone, and as week 48 closes out we bring you the answers to questions like: Are Norwegians eating healthier or unhealthier? Why is a Norwegian in ICE custody? Do we need more Nynorsk in movies? How late can you be to work? Who sets the wine trends in Oslo? And finally, did you ever want to hear 20 minutes of knowledge about snow crabs? Well now you're going to.
Nov 23, 2025 · 48 min
Week 47 in 2025: Elk in your trash, sports(?!), and an investigation
We aren't just covering the news now, we're creating it: Séamus has found a sign of week 47 that requires further investigation. Meanwhile, Indigo tries to cover the big news in sports out of Norway, reports on a runaway otter, and Séamus admits to attempting a crime. Theme song by Whiddershins
Nov 14, 2025 · 35 min
Week 46 in 2025
Too much ribbe in Røst, breaking IBS treatment, toll and import drama, and northern lights in a "cannibal storm", we've got all your news for week 45*. *46, because we didn't know what week it was actually. Intro music by Whiddershins
Nov 8, 2025 · 48 min
Year in review/Året som gikk Part 2
So much has happened since we last spoke that we needed a whole other hour to cover it all. In part 2 we bring you killer party buses, post-apocalyptic party plans, and grenades in the streets of Oslo. A lot happened this year.
Nov 1, 2025 · 42 min
Year in review/Året som gikk Part 1
We bought a new mic, dusted off the podcast equipment, and we are BACK. What even happened the last year? Month by month we'll give you all the news you should care about including scamming children (they are the scammers), the many ways Norway is probably trying to kill you, and how to survive doomsday (hint: liters of vodka). Theme music by Whiddershins
May 31, 2024 · 59 min
22- Norsk/Norwegian language Part 2 featuring Norwegian With Tor!
After all these years, it's finally time to bring in an actual expert. When we heard that Torleif Villmones AKA Norwegian With Tor wanted to share some Norwegian language wisdom, we were delighted to have someone who knows what they're talking about join us. Tor shares some tips and tricks, experience in teaching, and of course teaches us about dirty idioms. He gets us. Want to start learning? Follow Norwegian With Tor on Instagram https://www.norwegianwithtor.com/

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