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Normal for Norway

Normal for Norway

Written by: Indigo Trigg-Hauger and Séamus Beirne
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 Two foreigners living in Oslo tackle one weird thing about Norway each episode.Indigo Trigg-Hauger and Séamus Beirne
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  • Week 4, 2026: Klepto cat, new tax rules, and an electrifying investigation,

    Week 4, 2026: Klepto cat, new tax rules, and an electrifying investigation,
    Jan 26 2026

    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
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    32 mins
  • Snus/Snus

    Snus/Snus
    Jan 19 2026

    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?
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    49 mins
  • Week 2, 2026: From burping to the new global age of war

    Week 2, 2026: From burping to the new global age of war
    Jan 9 2026

    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
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    42 mins
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