With Miska

Tomi Tajakka / Remmel! I interviewed Tomi/Remmel last time almost ten years ago. He has been doing very well. His band Steve 'n' Seagulls is doing great, and they have been touring the world for years. Tomi’s With Miska episode can also be found on YouTube channel With Miska Podcast Episodes: https://youtu.be/deCh4IM44Dk?si=NuUEMkwtF4L_ai5V I wanted to catch up with Tomi, and I wanted to ask him a...

Sara Dolores! In this wonderful quick episode that we recorded in my car, Finnish-American singer-songwriter Sara Dolores tells about her life, and how she's making it happen in Los Angeles. Sara’s With Miska episode can also be found on YouTube channel With Miska Podcast Episodes: https://youtu.be/RwqcxqI7m78 Sara's background is very interesting, since she was born in the US, but raised in Finla...

A Quick solo episode! February 17th, 2026 update from LA. This With Miska episode can also be found on YouTube channel With Miska Podcast Episodes: https://youtu.be/bl_eYSCHvI8 In this walking-in-the-rain episode from Los Angeles, I talk about:  -Trying to book 10 gigs in Finland for July  -DoorDash reality vs. financial goals  -Snow plans at Mount Baldy and more! Buy my shirt if yo...

Steve Solkela!  In this raw 3am late night discussion Minnesota musician, comedian, accordionist, unicyclist and opera creator Steve Solkela opens up about his life and shares his thoughts on artist life, God, making it happen and working hard.  Steve’s With Miska episode can also be found on YouTube channel With Miska Podcast Episodes: https://youtu.be/SGQwTYmCY4s Steve is also a member...

A Quick solo episode! February 11th, 2026 update from LA. Just got back from Minnesota with our Hauliwood Dreams band.  This With Miska episode can also be found on YouTube channel With Miska Podcast Episodes: https://youtu.be/CBjvCANeWvg In this episode I break down:  -What it really costs to live as an artist in Los Angeles -Why some shows make financial sense and others don’t -The mat...

A Quick solo episode! December 8th, 2025 update from LA. Quick update from LA after a busy trip to Seattle. Performed, taught, worked… and dealt with some car issues once I got back. Also preparing for shows in Finland and Estonia in early January. Thanks to everyone in Seattle for the warm welcome. https://www.finlandiafoundationseattle.com/ https://highlinemuseum.org/ https://finlandiafoundation...

A Quick solo episode! November 17th, 2025 update from LA. Rainy Monday walk update from Los Angeles.  Talking about January travel to Finland, possible shows in Helsinki + Estonia, my one-man comedic monologue My Immigrant Story, podcast guests, YouTube growth and more! This With Miska episode can also be found on YouTube channel With Miska Podcast Episodes: https://youtu.be/Df1QT4qI5_c Buy m...

A Quick solo episode! November 10th, 2025 update from LA. Straight from my walk! In this one I talk about planning My Immigrant Story comedy monologue tour in Finland & Estonia (January and July 2026) and much more!  This With Miska episode can also be found on YouTube channel With Miska Podcast Episodes: https://youtu.be/NqGdo8E-NG8 Buy my shirt if you want to be cool: https://with-miska...

A quick solo episode! November 3rd, 2025 update from LA. A self-tape, some trading, thoughts on projects, time, and living in Los Angeles. This With Miska episode can also be found on YouTube channel With Miska Podcast Episodes and More: https://youtu.be/-t94RtcO7fg Buy my shirt if you want to be cool: https://with-miska.myspreadshop.com/ Links: Joonas Makkonen https://www.instagram.com/itsmejoona...

Quick solo episode! October 27th, 2025 update from LA. PopMix Movie, doing self-tapes, early mornings, no big news. Maybe shows in Finland next year. This With Miska episode can also be found on YouTube channel With Miska Podcast Episodes: https://youtu.be/J3H_05RFgcc Buy my shirt: https://with-miska.myspreadshop.com/ Links: Joonas Makkonen https://www.instagram.com/itsmejoonasm/?hl=en Mikko Kieri...

Ida Metsberg! This is a quick one. About 20 minutes. We talk in my car as we are driving to Venice Beach, California, to play on Venice Boardwalk. Ida’s With Miska episode can also be found on YouTube channel With Miska Podcast Episodes: https://youtu.be/UU1YEeP3bGc?si=BSb6QikAhVnbRpHt Ida is a Finnish Singer-Songwriter living in New York. She has been in the US for 13 years, and she’s making it h...

Mike Cuenca! Mike Cuenca is a wonderful truly indie director, and he returns to the podcast. He's the first returning guest! A great talk about filmmaking, culture, Los Angeles, and of course Finnish director Aki Kaurismäki! Mike Cuenca’s With Miska episode can also be found on YouTube channel With Miska Podcast Episodes: https://youtu.be/ZZqFu_7c5NY Mike has 4 movies opening right now this Octobe...

Solo episode! I go through EVERY AC/DC album from memory — no notes, no Wikipedia — just my thoughts, mistakes, and memories as a lifelong fan. From High Voltage to Power Up, this one’s all about AC/DC. This episode can also be found on YouTube channel With Miska Podcast Episodes: https://youtu.be/ghrKxs1u22A Enjoy!

Solo episode! As I'm driving from Los Angeles to a Finnish Campground in Central Valley region of California I talk about my visit to Finland, my folk band Hilavitkutin, coffee, and much more! This With Miska episode can also be found on YouTube channel With Miska Podcast Episodes: https://youtu.be/n8NXP5cypws Links: Full Concert of Finnish Folk Band HILAVITKUTIN at Restaurant Kerubi, Joensuu, Fin...

Solo episode! As I'm driving in Los Angeles I talk about a Finnish singer-songwriter Anniina, who lives in the US. I also chat about making it, Miami, auditions, my upcoming trip to Finland, daytrading, and much more! This With Miska episode can also be found on YouTube channel With Miska Podcast Episodes. https://youtu.be/R_fErtaAEIE Links: Anniina https://www.instagram.com/anniinabe/ https://ope...

TEURiS! This episode is in Finnish. TEURiS is a Finnish stand-up comedian who's been working for years. He also produces many shows in Finland. TEURiS’ With Miska episode can also be found on YouTube channel With Miska Podcast Episodes: https://youtu.be/DfV8LsteN9Y I have known TEURiS for a long time, and always admired his excellent writing skills. His jokes are very economical. Basically there a...

Solo episode! As I'm driving in Los Angeles I talk about daytrading, my solo show in Arizona, self-tape auditions, and much more! This With Miska episode can also be found on YouTube channel With Miska Podcast Episodes. https://youtu.be/M6WUMwRmFQQ?si=2XwdMijUUUXz77ZY Links: Jaakko Manninen  https://www.instagram.com/beatsandstylesmusic/ Our Band Hauliwood Dreams https://www.instagram.com/hau...

Solo episode! I talk about daytrading, our upcoming Hauliwood Dreams Minnesota/Wisconsin tour, Finnish band Raptori, Hollywood Improv, and more. This With Miska episode can also be found on YouTube channel With Miska Podcast Episodes. https://youtu.be/7W9a-tuRaeo Links: Jaakko Manninen ‪ https://www.instagram.com/beatsandstylesmusic/ Hauliwood Dreams Minnesota/Wisconsin tour https://www.facebook.c...

Marco Chiavetta! Marco is an Italian sound designer, composer and musician living in LA. I have known him for over a year, and we finally get to sit down and have a long talk! Marco's With Miska episode can also be found on YouTube channel With Miska Podcast Episodes: https://youtu.be/uXUf368jhJw?si=Rc-du-2ZQPQyTwjT Marco works widely in the field of music and sound. We talk about his early influe...

Solo episode! I talk about Los Angeles fires, day trading, new upcoming music video shoot, and more. Also some freestyling in English and Finnish, ASMR and Shakespeare. This With Miska episode can also be found on YouTube channel With Miska Podcast Episodes. https://youtu.be/90EccDtQQdc Links: Jaakko Manninen https://www.instagram.com/beatsandstylesmusic/ My Hollywood Improv Feb 26th Show https://...

Solo episode! I talk about shame, not having any money, day trading, a little bit about Finnish band CMX, my upcoming gigs, and much more! This With Miska episode can also be found on YouTube channel With Miska Podcast Episodes. https://youtu.be/galPSVN0sTM Links: Ross Cameron - Warrior Trading https://youtube.com/@daytradewarrior?si=i_-sKhi9vHYaxPzb My Hollywood Improv Feb 26th Show https://impro...

Anna Easteden! Anna is a Finnish-American actress and model who I have known for years. She shares her wonderfully interesting life story how she ended up from a farm in Finland to all around the world.  Anna's With Miska episode can also be found on YouTube channel With Miska Podcast Episodes: https://youtu.be/Cl-fCzgzjoY Anna lives in Los Angeles now, and we have a wonderful chat in her hom...

Solo episode!  I talk about Finnish band CMX , trying to make money, and my tour as Finlandia Foundation National's Performer of the Year, and much more! This With Miska episode can also be found on YouTube channel With Miska Podcast Episodes. https://youtu.be/3fZPr_CoDxQ Links: Finnish Band CMX https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CMX_(band) CMX Song: Manalainen https://youtu.be/D7Rv5agmntk?si=kGc9...

Miika J. Norvanto! This episode is in Finnish. A wonderful and very interesting talk with Miika J. Norvanto, who is the producer of our new movie Detour To Father (Johannes ei kulje Jämsän kautta). Miika’s With Miska episode can also be found on YouTube channel With Miska Podcast Episodes. https://youtu.be/jKIDAP989Tg Miika is also the CEO and Owner of Kajawood Studios in Finland. At the studio he...