The Drop-In

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Inês and Sam take on, arguably, the most talked-about subject of all time: Weather! Icelandic weather is very special and unpredictable, so there is a lot to discuss. This is, ultimately, a very educational episode. For example, we can promise you will leave this broadcast knowing how to walk on ice. The weather shapes your entire livelihood in Iceland, so yes, it...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of the Trans Icelandic Broad Cast, news editor Andie Fontaine and treasurer of Trans Iceland Sæborg Ninja Urðardóttir discuss how to be a good ally for trans people. We know a lot of you who aren't trans nonetheless support them, but perhaps you're concerned about how to do it the right way. Not to worry! It's pretty simple, as they explain in this f...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Sam, Ines, and Lea all discuss the most interesting, funny, and surprising things that they discovered when they first arrived to Iceland. Topics include how small the country is, weather patterns, the language, and other peculiarities they noticed upon their arrival. 

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of the Trans Icelandic Broad Cast, news editor Andie Fontaine and treasurer of Trans Iceland Sæborg Ninja Urðardóttir offer dating advice—for cisgender folks looking to date trans women. They talk about everything, from sliding into those DMs, to sex, to making a good impression when you're on the town. It's the only guide you'll need to having a gre...

Send us Fan Mail Kimi goes on a *confusing* date with comedian and good egg Mauricio Rodriguez. They discuss pickles, friendship and much more. How does his wife feel about the date? How will it all end? There’s only one way to find out...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Inês and Sam take on Icelandic media’s peculiarities. Topics include profanity being allowed on radio and TV, Sign Language News reporting, and much more. They even praise Icelandic movie theatres for the English subtitles and foreign films, as well as  the libraries and bookstores for the bountiful selection of media geared towards non-Icelandic speakers. As an e...

Send us Fan Mail Just like everyone else in Iceland, the office of The Grapevine is lucky enough to receive people from all over the world. And of course, just like everyone else in Iceland, these people have opinions they can’t wait to share. In “First impressions” The Grapevine’s interns share their thoughts on Icelandic culture and Icelanders’ habits. Learn first-hand about what they think is w...

Send us Fan Mail On the first episode of the Trans Icelandic Broad Cast, news editor Andie Fontaine and treasurer of Trans Iceland Sæborg Ninja Urðardóttir discuss some of the common myths and misconceptions about the trans experience. This includes both the psychological and physical—including surgery, whether you need a doctor's diagnosis to confirm if you're trans (spoilers: you don&a...

Send us Fan Mail Kimi goes on a date with comedian and podcaster Jono Duffy. They discuss what it’s like being the gay power couple of Icelandic comedy, a mutual love of David Attenborough documentaries and do a lot of eating..and sitting, whilst scooting out on their fantasy date. How will it all end? There’s only one way to find out...

Send us Fan Mail On Love Ísland, comedian Kimi Tayler swipes right and gets to know the most interesting, attractive minds in Iceland as they head off on a fantasy date. On this debut episode, Kimi meets comedian and award winning screenwriter, Snjólaug Lúðvíksdóttir. They discuss Snjólaug’s dislike of fish pics, and consider the most awkward exchanges they’ve had on dates whilst heading out of th...

Send us Fan Mail Tagline: When it comes to movies, thing’s might get ugly. Premises: Valur Grettisson and Hannah Jane Cohen work together at The Reykjavík Grapevine. Although everything looks normal on the surface, inside, each finds the other a total idiot when it comes to movies. Whose taste is superior? You decide.