Finlay Hall Podcast

As the weather warms, my attire changes. The weather dictates how we present ourselves. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Post squash stiffness, tested by a shift at the snackbar. A "nice" part of Nineteen-Eighty-Four. Feat. my Duhan Van Der Merwe impression. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, I wanted to see what it would be like if I made an episode encompassing the entire week, instead of five daily ones. What can be heard in this episode is my mood improving, some singing, a hangover, and a quick review of All Of Us Strangers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A short Friday episode from a rainy Oslo... Mostly due to my dictaphone dying on me. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I talk about my trusty wee Zoom H2n, incompetent landlords, and an episode I lost... but actually it wasn't lost, I found it after this episode was recorded (Fall, Witness, Important (02/02/24)) Also a description of a Frogner street Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Happy Valentine's Day one and all. I have some advice on that subject, and later I go to see meet a choir that I'll hopefully be able to join. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thanks to Jelsen and Mimmi for lending their voices and being such willing participants in my singing workshop. Recordings from the workshop, and then talk about Rafah. Free Palestine! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alone again! Challenging moments during a long distance relationship. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Update about my failed booking to Thon Hotels. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A whole host of exhibitions and performances were happening at the art school this Friday, and, after reflecting on "The Zone of Interest" Jamie and I find ourselves asking MA student Santiago Diaz about a black egg and how it relates to the universe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A short one-take reflection today about arts power (or lack thereof) to solve the world's problems. Again I revert to the wisdom of Alabaster DePlume. Love you Al x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I phone the Thon Hotel to book a room. Thanks to the lovely and helpful staff there! Also Jamie arrives in Oslo and I get a bit flustered talking about empathy and how we should be kind to ourselves. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, I talk with my classmate Belen Santillan about what the term "Public Space" means and whether it truly is "Public". Then I go to see The Blindboy Podcast live at Jakob Kirke. A bit of an expensive ticket... was it worth it? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Trying a slightly different approach this episode - one take when walking to the shops. I talk about moving flat, cigarettes, and doing things in case they so happened to be the thing you want to do. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Witness me fall, witness me rise! What makes a podcast feel like art? How does the act of listening provide importance? Do I answer any of these questions in this episode? Maybe? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I had an induction on the table saw at the art school. News about a collaboration, sancocho, and I reflect more on the Alabaster Deplume gig, and how his message relates to my and our lives. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Taxes due! For all those self-employed, freelancers, artists, hustlers, hope you managed to get your tax return done. I recount my vague memory of the Life in a Day project, that YouTube ran in 2010. And I go to see Alabaster DePlume and band (Donna Thomson, Skylla), supported by Sofie Birch at the Munch Museum. A very special gig for the senses and for my feelings as a person. Hosted on Acast. Se...

I recount tales of my childhood, making films with my brother and step-brothers. Then I speak with Tessa Lulu Kaner about a really big ceramic sculpture she made in collaboration with Anna Melbye. We talk about drippy things, connecting things, being an exchange student and changing things. Tessa has an exhibition in Copenhagen that you can view by appointment - details here -> https://www.inst...

This week I attend the Model + Prototype Workshop safety course. A 9-5 all week! Didn't leave much time for podcasting I'm afraid. I'm also experimenting with different release schedules and I fail to interview people, so instead interview myself. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Friday 26th January, I go to work at the sauna, and then read The Cloud by P.B. Shelley. Museum of Longing and Failure https://www.molaf.org/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thursday 27th January. I phone Fergus on my way to work at the sauna. He is out to buy ingredients for a dinner he is hosting. Prior knowledge of the film Billy Elliot (2000) is recommended for this podcast. Davey Swatpaz's "That's him just coming in the door now" video -> https://vimeo.com/381937827 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

*INNSTILT* said the buses this morning. Which means cancelled. And I try to get Belen to explain public space. I finished reading Art + Fear. @Loonbeams on instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello! Civil Inattention is what I'm talking about today. :) @Loonbeams on instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A new week, a new terrrain... slush! I loosely describe the difference between Public Space, The Public Realm, and the Public Sphere. More to come! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

An extremely shit drawing this episode. My apologies. Friday was a very long and draining day and I think I was a bit delirious when I was recording the later half of this. Friday January 19th!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.