Odd One Out Podcast

In this episode, Odd Fjeldsgaard Rasmussen sits down with Morten Birnbaum, a bartender with stories as rich as his cocktails. They chat about everything from the joys and challenges of bartending to life's bigger questions. It's a conversation filled with laughter, insights, and a few surprises.

In this episode of Odd One Out, host Odd Fjeldsgaard Rasmussen sits down with André Hadland, better known as Lyset/N‑Light‑N/Son of Light to explore the evolution of Norwegian hip‑hop through the eyes of one of its pioneers. From his childhood obsession with Beat Street and his unlikely stint as a local radio host, to the making of his cult classic Deep Green, André shares stories, influences, and...

In this episode of Odd One Out , Odd sits down with Malin Stavsøien; bartender, musician, sommelier, world-class competitor and author. They talk about why women still leave hospitality, and how reputation can follow you longer than a CV line. Malin shares the heartbreak of leaving Bergen, the high of winning World Class Norway, and the weight of calling out abuse in an industry built on good vibe...

In this bonus episode of Odd One Out , Odd sits down with a bottle of red wine that’s personal — because he helped bring it into the world. The Odd One Out Tuscany Blend flips tradition on its head: 70% Canaiolo, 30% Sangiovese, hand-harvested in Chianti Classico, but made the Odd way. It’s not about following rules. It’s about fruit, honesty, and making something drinkable, versatile, and a littl...

In this episode of Odd One Out, Odd sits down with Vetle Nes O’Shaugnessy—aka NESO—an artist whose work veers from absurd and playful to unsettling and deeply personal. He’s navigated years of mental health struggles, addiction, and the slow climb back toward stability. They talk about making art in the middle of chaos, the pull of alcohol and drugs, what sobriety really changes (and what it doesn...

In this episode of Odd One Out , Odd sits down with Tessa, a bartender-turned-distiller who’s fought her way through the world run by men, old machinery, and misbehaving botanicals. She now helps run Feddie Ocean Distillery—one of few 100% women-owned spirit companies in the world. They talk about why women leave hospitality, the invisible lines of alcohol-fueled abuse, menstrual superpowers in bl...

What happens when a tick, a Twin Peaks childhood, and a glass of red wine collide? In this episode of Odd One Out , Odd sits down with Paul Lagerstedt — a mechanic turned mad-scientist who quietly dropped out of his 26-year family business, is living with Lyme disease, and somehow ended up inventing a sachet that might change how we drink alcohol. They talk about health, trauma, guilt, and that we...

In this episode of Odd One Out , host Odd Fjeldsgaard Rasmussen shares the story behind his very own Prosecco — from the hills of Treviso to the shelves of Norway. But this isn't just about wine; it's about why he felt the need to make it in the first place. Odd opens up about the kind of wines that didn’t speak to him, and the desire to create something honest — a bottle that reflects bot...

What happens when two guys who’ve spent their lives behind the bar finally sit down in front of the mic? Odd Fjeldsgaard Rasmussen and Connor Thornton get into it — everything from, childhood stories to fatherhood, fake smiles, and the strange ways alcohol can both connect and protect. It’s a conversation about identity, intimacy, and trying to make people happy (while slowly falling apart behind...

In this short intro episode, host Odd Fjeldsgaard Rasmussen lays down the why behind Odd One Out — a podcast that’s not really about wine, but about the people who drink it. Forget tasting notes and wine scores. This is about real conversations, messy stories, and the strange beauty of not fitting in. Odd is on his sofa, his guests are on theirs, and each episode is an honest, unfiltered glass of...