Sauna Twins Podcast by Finnmark Sauna

On the 29th episode of The Sauna Twins podcast, hosted by Jake and Max Newport, we welcome Walter Långstedt, Export Sales Manager at Saas Instruments Oy, a Helsinki-based, family-owned lighting manufacturer that's been perfecting the art and science of illumination since 1978.While many focus on timber, heaters, and insulation when building a sauna, lighting remains one of the most underestima...

In this episode of The Sauna Twins podcast, Jake and Max Newport sit down with Oliver Horsford, founder of Reset London – an exciting new contrast therapy and wellness space opening in January 2026 at 240 Upper Street, Highbury & Islington. Oliver shares the personal journey that led him to create Reset, from years of burnout and disconnection to discovering the transformative power of breathw...

On the 27th edition of The Sauna Twins Podcast, we are very excited to welcome Sauna Social Club, London's first dedicated sauna and ambient listening space, founded by Nikki and Benji in Peckham, South East London. Launched in August 2024, the venue was created in response to a cultural shift away from alcohol-centred socialising, offering people a place to meet up and hang out, centred aroun...

On the newest episode of The Sauna Twins Podcast, we welcome the talented Rachael McGrath. Rachael is a pioneering sauna researcher and recent graduate of the London Interdisciplinary School, where she conducted the UK's first academic study exploring the impact of community saunas on health and well-being. Her groundbreaking mixed-methods research partnered with Community Sauna Baths in Londo...

On the 25th addition of The Sauna Twins podcast, we are honoured to welcome Corvin Roman & Ingrid Eriksson, founders of the Innotivate Premium Spa Canal Boat, Maria Alexander Spa Boat , located on the Regent Canal in London. A truly unique concept, guests' time aboard Maria Alexander includes use of the wood-fired sauna, a freshly filled hot tub and soothing spa treatments as well as time...

Jake and Max Newport, Founders of Finnmark Sauna, welcome Stig Arild Pettersen, who is the Secretary General of the Norwegian Sauna Association (Norges Badstulaug), where he has been instrumental in building and strengthening Norway's sauna movement since taking on the role in 2023. A lifelong sauna enthusiast who lives on a small farm in Isfjorden in Møre og Romsdal, Stig oversees the day-to-...

Jake and Max Newport, Founders of Finnmark Sauna, welcome Brass Monkey’s Founder, Danyl Bosomworth. Brass Monkey is revolutionising the UK Ice Bath and plunge pool market. If you’re unaware of them and the fantastic work they do, here’s how Danyl found himself in this unique and fast-growing industry:  In mid-2020, Dan converted a chest freezer into an ice bath. Was it safe? Not particularly. Did...

On the 22nd episode of The Sauna Twins podcast, Jake and Max are thrilled to welcome the talented Irish author, Rosanna Cooney. Not only was Rosanna the winner of the ‘Irish Young Journalist of The Year’ award back in 2021, but she has just released a book titled ‘Sweat House.’ Here’s a brief insight into the book:  Around Ireland, saunas have become new hubs of community as thousands of people ar...

On the latest episode of The Sauna Twins Podcast, we welcome Alanna Kitt (@ ⁠⁠alannakit⁠⁠ ), Co-Founder of the game-changing 65-person sauna, ⁠⁠Arc⁠⁠ , located in Canary Wharf, London. Born in Canada, Alanna is passionate about Health and Wellness and has over 8 years of experience in Breathwork Yoga/Meditation. In addition to her fantastic work within the wellness space, Alanna is pursuing her Ph...

Jake and Max Newport, Founders of Finnmark Sauna, welcome Thermory’s Category Manager, Heikki Tang, to The Sauna Twins podcast. Thermory has become a global market leader thanks to our reliable reputation, based on our passion for wood, innovativeness, and sustainable operations. Here’s a brief overview of Thermory:  We come from a country where more than half the land is covered with forest. We v...

Jake and Max Newport, Founders of Finnmark Sauna, welcome Alex Lazarev & Robert Procopé to The Sauna Twins studio in County Durham. Alex and Robert are the Founders and Directors of The Bath House, located in Westminster, London. If you’re unfamiliar with the exceptional services that The Bath House provides, here’s a brief overview: ‘’The Bath House is not an ordinary spa. It’s about the hot...

Welcome to episode 18 of the Sauna Twins Podcast! We welcome Siim Nellis (@huumsauna) to the Finnmark podcast studio. During this podcast session, we talk to Siim about his journey so far, how HUUM was founded, how Siim and his team came up with HUUM’s iconic branding and what makes it unique within the sauna market. For anyone unfamiliar with HUUM: HUUM sauna heaters embody the rustic yet elegant...

Welcome to episode 17 of the Sauna Twins Podcast! We loved welcoming Tom De Wilton (@thesaunverse) to the Finnmark podcast studio. Within this podcast, we discussed Tom’s journey into the world of sauna, and the message his sauna festival, The Saunverse, intends to send out to both existing sauna lovers as well as welcoming new people into this amazing community. Whether you're a seasoned pro or a...

Welcome to episode 16 of the Sauna Twins Podcast! We had the joy of welcoming Carita Harju from Sauna From Finland to the Finnmark podcast studio. As a Project Director and Executive Manager at Sauna from Finland, Carita is passionate about developing and implementing strategies to create the world's most exceptional Finnish sauna experience. Sauna from Finland is on a mission to boost the glo...

Welcome to episode 15 of the Sauna Twins Podcast! We had the joy of welcoming Birutė Masiliauskienė (@laumiupirtis) to the Finnmark podcast studio. Birutė understands the importance of saunaing correctly. Within this conversation, Birute discusses the key fundamentals of a true sauna experience, the art of whisking, and much more. Join Jake and Max Newport, Finnmark Sauna’s Founders and Managing D...

Welcome to episode 14 of the Sauna Twins Podcast! We had the joy of welcoming Tom Sutton and Tom Hurrell from Sauna Box to the Finnmark podcast studio to talk about Sauna Box’s early days, their exciting upcoming projects and how Tom Sutton found himself in the world of sauna. Tom Sutton is the founder of Sauna Box. Sauna Box was born out of a love for authentic sauna and has grown from a one-man...

Sauna Twins Podcast Episode #13: Dr Ant Shepherd (University of Portsmouth) | Finnmark Sauna   Welcome to episode 13 of the Sauna Twins Podcast! In this episode we had the pleasure to sit down for a conversation with Dr. Ant Shepherd from Portsmouth University. Ant is an Associate Professor in Clinical Exercise Physiology, who has designed bespoke training programmes and runs clinical trials in a...

Sauna Twins Podcast Episode #12: Kirill Bashtynskii (Tulikivi) | Finnmark Sauna   Welcome to episode 12 of the Sauna Twins Podcast! In this episode we get to chat with Kirill Bashtynskii from Tulikivi. Kirill is an expert at Finland’s largest stone processor and the world’s largest manufacturer of heat-retaining fireplaces and sauna heaters. Tulikivi sauna heaters are renowned for their beautiful...

Join us for episode 11 of the Sauna Twins Podcast! We are joined by our good friend Glenn Auerbach from SaunaTimes in the US. Glenn is “a lifelong student of authentic sauna” and dedicated to helping people discover and create good sauna experiences. He is the founder of SaunaTimes and the writer of “Sauna Build, From Start to Finnish,” which is a book on how to build your own sauna. His sauna jou...

Welcome to episode 10 of the Sauna Twins Podcast! In this wide-ranging conversation we are joined by a special guest all the way from Australia, Nikita Miltiadou from Blue Mountains Sauna. Nikita is approaching the end of an exciting expedition to experience as many different types of saunas across Europe as possible, with the goal of finding out how quirky, authentic and modernised sauna can be....

Join us on this episode for an enlightening conversation with Emma O’Kelly, a seasoned freelance journalist, esteemed contributing editor at Wallpaper* magazine, and the brilliant mind behind the captivating book,  “Sauna: The Power of Deep Heat . ”  The book is a beautifully illustrated guide to the world of sauna. It blends tradition and modernity, seamlessly integrating the importance of commun...

In this episode of The Sauna Twins Podcast, we chat with Liz Watson, one of the founders of Beach Box Spa in Brighton. Liz shares her story of how she got started in the sauna business, the perks and challenges of operating a sauna commercially at the seaside, and her love for the sauna experience. We also talk about Beach Box Spa's current offerings and the plans for the future. Beach Box Spa...

In this episode of The Sauna Twins Podcast, we're joined by Deborah Carr, the Aufguss Lead in Team UK at this year's Aufguss championships. Deborah is also the founder of Anada Spa, a UK spa and wellness brand that embraces the well-being benefits of nature and the outdoors in their treatments. We chat with Deborah about her journey into the world of Aufguss, the benefits of sauna and stea...

Sauna Twins Podcast Episode #6 Mikkel Aaland, Author of 'Sweat' and champion of Sauna Aid! In this the latest Sauna Twins podcast instalment, we are blessed to be joined by "the Godfather" of sweat bathing, Mikkel Aaland. Mikkel essentially 'wrote the book' on sweat bathing culture and community bathing culture as it grew to it's first real peak in the 70's. In th...

Sauna Twins Podcast Episode #5 Charlie Duckworth, Director at the Community Sauna Baths in Hackney Wick and lifetime sauna enthusiast! In this podcast, we talk to Charlie Duckworth, one of the directors of Community Sauna Baths, about how he got involved with this project, how it grew to such a success, and what's next for the baths. We also discuss the benefits of sauna bathing for health and...