Stories from the Natlantichttps://www.svavar.net/natlantic/Mon, 15 Mar 2021 22:43:12 +0000en-USSite-Server v@build.version@ (http://www.squarespace.com)Svavar JonatanssonFar up in the North Atlantic Ocean, on a small volcanic island called Iceland, we find stories from present and past, locals and outsiders, newcomers and visitors.noSvavar Jonatanssonsvavar@svavar.netSvavar Jónatansson 2018episodicSmall town dreams of a volcanic eruptionSvavar JónatanssonMon, 15 Mar 2021 22:57:18 +0000https://www.svavar.net/natlantic/2021/3/15/small-town-dreams-of-a-volcanic-eruption51235f7de4b04a9f6b632bd4:5ab0d6b9562fa7fcbcba623f:604fe300d3347a308c575bddSince early 2020, the inhabitants of the small town of Grindavík have lived with tens of thousands of earthquakes. It began with the rising of the mountain Þorbjörn just north of town, leading to fears of possible eruptions. The situation then got better and the quakes got fewer. A year later, the pace, magnitude and closeness of earthquakes shook the town into a state of worry and sleeplessness, along with fears of a nearby eruption. But faced with two bad options, an volcanic eruption began to sound pretty good for some.

]]>Since early 2020, the inhabitants of the small town of Grindavík have lived with tens of thousands of earthquakes. It began with the rising of the mountain Þorbjörn just north of town, leading to fears of possible eruptions. The situation then got better and the quakes got fewer. A year later, the pace, magnitude and closeness of earthquakes shook the town into a state of worry and sleeplessness, along with fears of a nearby eruption. But faced with two bad options, an volcanic eruption began to sound pretty good for some.

]]>Svavar JónatanssonA year of shaking on the Reykjanes peninsulaSince early 2020, the inhabitants of the small town of Grindavík have lived with tens of thousands of earthquakes. It began with the rising of the mountain Þorbjörn just north of town, leading to fears of possible eruptions. The situation then got better and the quakes got fewer. A year later, the pace, magnitude and closeness of earthquakes shook the town into a state of worry and sleeplessness, along with fears of a nearby eruption. But faced with two bad options, an volcanic eruption began to sound pretty good for some. false00:32:2721Small town dreams of volcanic eruptionfullSmall town dreams of volcanic eruptionStories from the benchSvavar JónatanssonWed, 19 Sep 2018 20:55:13 +0000https://www.svavar.net/natlantic/2018/9/19/stories-from-the-bench51235f7de4b04a9f6b632bd4:5ab0d6b9562fa7fcbcba623f:5ba2b5be03ce642e1588d46aOn a local bench, host Svavar Jónatansson finds a venue for collecting stories and experiences. Through the randomness of encounters we hear stories of Norwegian heritage, ice cream and plant nursery, "what the fuck" moments of a hiker and the perfect moment on a sunny afternoon.

]]>On a local bench, host Svavar Jónatansson finds a venue for collecting stories and experiences. Through the randomness of encounters we hear stories of Norwegian heritage, ice cream and plant nursery, "what the fuck" moments of a hiker and the perfect moment on a sunny afternoon.

]]>Svavar JónatanssonThe Venus Flytrap of podcastingOn a local bench, host Svavar Jónatansson finds a venue for collecting stories and experiences. Through the randomness of encounters we hear stories of Norwegian heritage, ice cream and plant nursery, "what the fuck" moments of a hiker and the perfect moment on a sunny afternoon. falseStories from the benchStories from the benchMare CroniumSvavar JónatanssonThu, 06 Sep 2018 12:55:43 +0000https://www.svavar.net/natlantic/2018/9/6/mare-cronium51235f7de4b04a9f6b632bd4:5ab0d6b9562fa7fcbcba623f:5b9120b270a6ad6ebe972db1The name used centuries ago by scholars far in the south, referring to the Arctic Ocean and the top of the world. In this episode we join an expedition in 2012, organised by the University Centre of Svalbard (UNIS) with the goal of reaching into the arctic sea ice in the north. 

]]>The name used centuries ago by scholars far in the south, referring to the Arctic Ocean and the top of the world. In this episode we join an expedition in 2012, organised by the University Centre of Svalbard (UNIS) with the goal of reaching into the arctic sea ice in the north. 

]]>Svavar JónatanssonSearch of the Arctic sea iceThe name used centuries ago by scholars far in the south, referring to the Arctic Ocean and the top of the world. In this episode we join an expedition in 2012, organised by the University Centre of Svalbard (UNIS) with the goal of reaching into the arctic sea ice in the north. false00:45:00118Mare CroniumfullMare CroniumThat kid!Svavar JónatanssonMon, 30 Jul 2018 14:28:34 +0000https://www.svavar.net/natlantic/2018/7/30/that-kid51235f7de4b04a9f6b632bd4:5ab0d6b9562fa7fcbcba623f:5b5f1a29aa4a99bb71a6302cSparked by the sight of an 8 year old kid pouring milk into a gold fish pond, I began asking people for their own memories of childhood deviance. We go between rhubarb stealing, knocking friends unconscious and the various bad behaviours that in some cases, pile up from childhood. 

]]>Sparked by the sight of an 8 year old kid pouring milk into a gold fish pond, I began asking people for their own memories of childhood deviance. We go between rhubarb stealing, knocking friends unconscious and the various bad behaviours that in some cases, pile up from childhood. 

]]>Svavar JónatanssonBad behaviour, in various shapes and sizes. Sparked by the sight of an 8 year old kid pouring milk into a gold fish pond, I began asking people for their own memories of childhood deviance. We go between rhubarb stealing, knocking friends unconscious and the various bad behaviours that in some cases, pile up from childhood. falseThat kid!That kid!Beating HeartsSvavar JónatanssonWed, 04 Jul 2018 21:49:45 +0000https://www.svavar.net/natlantic/2018/7/4/beating-hearts51235f7de4b04a9f6b632bd4:5ab0d6b9562fa7fcbcba623f:5b3ca9bf03ce6479dfd00affIn this episode we explore a few aspects of our hearts, with the advice of a world renowned doctor from the Mayo Clinic, experiences of sufferers, and the approach of a Dutch nurse.

]]>In this episode we explore a few aspects of our hearts, with the advice of a world renowned doctor from the Mayo Clinic, experiences of sufferers, and the approach of a Dutch nurse.

]]>Svavar JónatanssonIn memory of BrandurIn this episode we explore a few aspects of our hearts, with the advice of a world renowned doctor from the Mayo Clinic, experiences of sufferers, and the approach of a Dutch nurse. falseBeating heartsBeating heartsRaw and rushed (re-edit)Svavar JónatanssonFri, 22 Jun 2018 22:10:27 +0000https://www.svavar.net/natlantic/2018/6/22/raw-and-rushed-re-edit51235f7de4b04a9f6b632bd4:5ab0d6b9562fa7fcbcba623f:5b2d712e562fa7bc7208469fWith no material at hand and a heavy work schedule I set out to make a show on the spot, by a gas station in the south of Iceland. The aim was to only do a rough episode that only included voice over recordings made on the spot and save on the extra work. The content came through asking random people questions about what had been on the top of my mind during the last days. The time I planned on investing grew, at the cost of delivery, explaining the week long delay to get this episode up. I chose to invest in quality, which I hope will meet the expectations of my dear investors (of time), namely you. 

]]>With no material at hand and a heavy work schedule I set out to make a show on the spot, by a gas station in the south of Iceland. The aim was to only do a rough episode that only included voice over recordings made on the spot and save on the extra work. The content came through asking random people questions about what had been on the top of my mind during the last days. The time I planned on investing grew, at the cost of delivery, explaining the week long delay to get this episode up. I chose to invest in quality, which I hope will meet the expectations of my dear investors (of time), namely you. 

]]>Svavar JónatanssonThe bigger picture of investments.With no material at hand and a heavy work schedule in mid June, I set out to make a show on the spot, by a gas station in the south of Iceland. The aim was to do a rough episode that only included voice over recordings made on the spot, saving me time and effort. The content came through asking random people questions about what had been on the top of my mind during the last days. The time I planned on investing in the episode grew, at the cost of delivery, explaining the week long delay to get this episode up. In the end, I chose to invest more in quality, which I hope will meet the expectations of my dear investors (of time), namely you. false00:26:00115Raw and rushed (Re-edit)fullRaw and rushed (Re-edit)Water in the backgroundSvavar JónatanssonFri, 08 Jun 2018 00:15:41 +0000https://www.svavar.net/natlantic/2018/6/7/water-in-the-background51235f7de4b04a9f6b632bd4:5ab0d6b9562fa7fcbcba623f:5b19c96b575d1f6a61a9475dOn a hike up to Glymur, a 198 meter tall waterfall in the Botnsdalur valley, conversations flow almost as freely as the water crashing down to the bottom of the canyon. By Icelands tallest waterfall we talk to Europes strongest man, dive into podcasts, discuss Los Angeles water conservation, and much more before we return.

]]>On a hike up to Glymur, a 198 meter tall waterfall in the Botnsdalur valley, conversations flow almost as freely as the water crashing down to the bottom of the canyon. By Icelands tallest waterfall we talk to Europes strongest man, dive into podcasts, discuss Los Angeles water conservation, and much more before we return.

]]>Svavar JónatanssonConversations by Icelands highest waterfallOn a hike up to Glymur, a 198 meter tall waterfall in the Botnsdalur valley, conversations flow almost as freely as the water crashing down to the bottom of the canyon. By Icelands tallest waterfall we talk to Europes strongest man, dive into podcasts, discuss Los Angeles water conservation, and much more before we return. true00:26:16114Water in the backgroundfullWater in the backgroundKlapparstígurSvavar JónatanssonSat, 02 Jun 2018 23:30:10 +0000https://www.svavar.net/natlantic/2018/6/2/klapparstgur51235f7de4b04a9f6b632bd4:5ab0d6b9562fa7fcbcba623f:5b13273e352f532067b0d2baWe visit an art exhibition held in a private home in downtown Reykjavík, and later talk with a few of the curators behind the 3 hour event. Before we end the episode, we dive into various periods of Iceland´s art history, with the help of Goddur.

]]>We visit an art exhibition held in a private home in downtown Reykjavík, and later talk with a few of the curators behind the 3 hour event. Before we end the episode, we dive into various periods of Iceland´s art history, with the help of Goddur.

]]>Svavar JónatanssonArt, from the home, to the city, to the worldWe visit an art exhibition held in a private home in downtown Reykjavík, and later talk with a few of the curators behind the 3 hour event. Before we end the episode, we dive into various periods of Iceland´s art history, with the help of Goddur. true00:24:26113KlapparstígurfullKlapparstígurWeirdSvavar JónatanssonFri, 25 May 2018 14:43:14 +0000https://www.svavar.net/natlantic/2018/5/25/weird51235f7de4b04a9f6b632bd4:5ab0d6b9562fa7fcbcba623f:5b081fbd8a922d804a9ca3e2We go on set of a music video for the London artist collective Kerai. Through a day in a post apocalyptic location, we witness Kitty Von Sometime at work, and hear of her other project of passion.

]]>We go on set of a music video for the London artist collective Kerai. Through a day in a post apocalyptic location, we witness Kitty Von Sometime at work, and hear of her other project of passion.

]]>Svavar Jónatansson (music by Kerai)We go on set of a music video for the London artist collective Kerai. Through a day in a post apocalyptic location, we witness Kitty Von Sometime at work, and hear of her other project of passion. true00:22:28112WeirdfullWeirdWe go on set of a music video for the London artist collective Kerai. Through a day in a post apocalyptic location, we witness Kitty Von Sometime at work, and hear of her other project of passion.Feathers and hairSvavar JónatanssonSat, 19 May 2018 23:36:36 +0000https://www.svavar.net/natlantic/2018/5/19/feathers-and-hair51235f7de4b04a9f6b632bd4:5ab0d6b9562fa7fcbcba623f:5b00b3496d2a734d9cbabccaThe idea to cut my own hair grows in complexity as the hairstyle brings up questions of symbolism, however far it might be from my own ideology. We get Russian and English perspectives before turning our attention to the newly arrived migratory birds, some having come a long way, to put it conservatively. 

]]>Svavar JónatanssonMigratory birds and the complications of a haircutThe idea to cut my own hair grows in complexity as the hairstyle brings up questions of symbolism, however far it might be from my own ideology. We get Russian and English perspectives before turning our attention to the newly arrived migratory birds, some having come a long way, to put it conservatively. false00:22:00111Feathers and hairfullFeathers and hairYouSvavar JónatanssonTue, 15 May 2018 21:42:15 +0000https://www.svavar.net/natlantic/2018/5/15/you51235f7de4b04a9f6b632bd4:5ab0d6b9562fa7fcbcba623f:5afb524cf950b7c4847691b7Questions for you, dear listener. Answers to be given by you, to yourself, for yourself.

25 minutes of questions and no answers, from the Natlantic.

]]>Questions for you, dear listener. Answers to be given by you, to yourself, for yourself.

25 minutes of questions and no answers, from the Natlantic.

]]>Svavar JónatanssonHave the answers. This weeks episode is based on the idea of asking you questions, in hopes to offer some sort of dialogue, though only internal, about various aspects of your life, feelings, and perceptions thereof. Prepare for a flow of questions and thoughts ranging from Wilderness First Aid to mental stability, offering no answers, unless those you are willing to give, to yourself. false00:25:02110YoufullYouThe rough and tumble shoe makerSvavar JónatanssonSat, 05 May 2018 01:11:22 +0000https://www.svavar.net/natlantic/2018/5/4/the-rough-and-tumble-shoe-maker51235f7de4b04a9f6b632bd4:5ab0d6b9562fa7fcbcba623f:5aed03296d2a73f6d2e16a95Icelander Halldór Guðbjörnsson has been a shoe maker, a professions mainly consisting of repairs, for half a century. We gain insights into his career, the profession, and the hobbies outside of work, including Judo, which he has practiced since 1963. Link below to his Judo club.

www.judo.is

]]>Svavar JónatanssonHalf a century of shoe repairs, Judo, horse riding and pigeon keepingIcelander Halldór Guðbjörnsson has been a shoe maker, a professions mainly consisting of repairs, for half a century. We gain insights into his career, the profession, and the hobbies outside of work. false00:19:5619The rough and tumble shoemakerfullThe rough and tumble shoemakerOne Stamp at a timeSvavar JónatanssonSat, 28 Apr 2018 08:46:13 +0000https://www.svavar.net/natlantic/2018/4/28/one-stamp-at-a-time51235f7de4b04a9f6b632bd4:5ab0d6b9562fa7fcbcba623f:5ae433bc88251bd2b3b17007We hear the story of Katelyn Jarvis, and her non profit Peace Stamps, upon her arrival in Iceland, with nowhere to volunteer. From an early career in volunteering, she has taken the full step, away from her former traditional job, into one that entails 195 stamps, and the hope for world peace. 

Link to Peacestamps website

]]>Svavar JónatanssonVolunteering for world peaceWe meet Katelyn Jarvis, founder of the non profit Peacestamps, on her early morning arrival in Iceland, with no place to volunteer. So instead we hear her story, including goals, passion and aspiration for world peace. false00:20:1618One Stamp at a timefullOne Stamp at a timeLife is nowSvavar JónatanssonFri, 20 Apr 2018 17:02:17 +0000https://www.svavar.net/natlantic/2018/4/20/life-is-now51235f7de4b04a9f6b632bd4:5ab0d6b9562fa7fcbcba623f:5ada1a991ae6cf0951ec3b80We join Icelander Björn Ragnarsson on a personal journey down the Camino de Santiago through his memories and reasons behind his choice. Confronted with darkness, the search for light led him to the pilgrimage which starts in France and ends in Santiago in Spain. Along the way was the process of self discovery, shedding the past and overcoming personal stuff. Known as the Road of Jacob in Icelandic, it is an international attraction with a reach well beyond its christian origin as a pilgrimage. 

]]>We join Icelander Björn Ragnarsson on a personal journey down the Camino de Santiago through his memories and reasons behind his choice. Confronted with darkness, the search for light led him to the pilgrimage which starts in France and ends in Santiago in Spain. Along the way was the process of self discovery, shedding the past and overcoming personal stuff. Known as the Road of Jacob in Icelandic, it is an international attraction with a reach well beyond its christian origin as a pilgrimage. 

]]>Svavar JónatanssonMy own CaminoWe join Icelander Björn Ragnarsson on a personal journey down the Camino de Santiago through his memories and reasons behind his choice. Confronted with darkness, the search for light led him to the pilgrimage which starts in France and ends in Santiago in Spain. Along the way was the process of self discovery, shedding the past and overcoming personal stuff. Known as the Road of Jacob in Icelandic, it is an international attraction with a reach well beyond its christian origin as a pilgrimage. true00:26:0817Life is nowfullLife is nowWheels go round, and round.Svavar JónatanssonFri, 13 Apr 2018 17:42:48 +0000https://www.svavar.net/natlantic/2018/4/13/wheels-go-round-and-round51235f7de4b04a9f6b632bd4:5ab0d6b9562fa7fcbcba623f:5ad0e85e575d1fe016da9de9We meet Jean Philippe Boussut on his bicycle at the edge of Reykjavík, in middle of winter. His journey becomes clear as he tells us the story of how a small town sports teacher got on a bike, and pedalled out into a world of adventures. His project L´Odyslande combines his love for biking and exploring the world through less populated regions. Having biked from Belgium to the most northern part of Norway, he set his sights to Iceland. We encounter him on his second trip to Iceland, as part of his 600km journey. 

]]>We meet Jean Philippe Boussut on his bicycle at the edge of Reykjavík, in middle of winter. His journey becomes clear as he tells us the story of how a small town sports teacher got on a bike, and pedalled out into a world of adventures. His project L´Odyslande combines his love for biking and exploring the world through less populated regions. Having biked from Belgium to the most northern part of Norway, he set his sights to Iceland. We encounter him on his second trip to Iceland, as part of his 600km journey. 

]]>Svavar JónatanssonHow a bicycle became his vehicle of adventure. We meet Jean Philippe Boussut on his bicycle at the edge of Reykjavík, in middle of winter. His journey becomes clear as he tells us the story of how a small town sports teacher got on a bike, and pedalled out into a world of adventures.false00:20:4216Wheels go round, and round.fullWheels go round, and round.Grampa Dave flies againSvavar JónatanssonFri, 06 Apr 2018 10:15:13 +0000https://www.svavar.net/natlantic/2018/4/6/grampa-dave-flies-again51235f7de4b04a9f6b632bd4:5ab0d6b9562fa7fcbcba623f:5ac746be88251b5152fdfa73We hear the story of Grampa Dave, through the people who knew him and keep his memory alive. From building self sustainable houses in Canada, to paragliding over the Icelandic and South African terrain, Grampa Dave made an impression wherever he went. 

Music by FM Belfast

]]>Svavar Jónatansson/ FM BelfastGrampa Dave flies again hear the story of Grampa Dave, through the people who knew him and keep his memory alive. From building self sustainable houses in Canada, to paragliding over the Icelandic and South African terrain, Grampa Dave made an impression wherever he went. true00:24:3215Grampa DavefullGrampa DaveDark days are overSvavar JónatanssonSat, 31 Mar 2018 23:11:10 +0000https://www.svavar.net/natlantic/2018/3/31/dark-days-are-over51235f7de4b04a9f6b632bd4:5ab0d6b9562fa7fcbcba623f:5ac0144f575d1f2de642cff0After a short journey along the south coast of Iceland, we enter the small town of Vík í Mýrdal, where a young man shares his story of despair turning to hope. 

]]>Svavar JónatanssonA tale of Parisian despair and hope found in Vík. We head east, along the south coast, to the small town of Vík, where a young Parisian found a place to call home. falseDark Days are overDark Days are overLittle big stormSvavar JónatanssonTue, 20 Mar 2018 12:31:05 +0000https://www.svavar.net/natlantic/2018/3/20/little-big-storm51235f7de4b04a9f6b632bd4:5ab0d6b9562fa7fcbcba623f:5ab0f55c562fa7fcbcbd7249We encounter two Icelandic storms, which lead us into an exploration of stormy weather in other countries, and finally how the North Atlantic storms influence those that are far away from solid ground. 

]]>Svavar JónatanssonA topic of conversation in the North Atlantic, and beyond.We encounter stormy month in Iceland and talk to foreigners of their own stormy weather at home. From land to sea, we hear from the Gvendur, a captain falseLittle Storms / Big StormsLittle Storms / Big Storms250km of loveSvavar JónatanssonTue, 13 Mar 2018 14:20:00 +0000https://www.svavar.net/natlantic/2018/3/20/250km-of-love51235f7de4b04a9f6b632bd4:5ab0d6b9562fa7fcbcba623f:5ab0dc34352f53a1f3f8b7c7Oversleeping, awoken by a friend, heading out to hike, conversations around a holy mountain, orchestra of ice, and finally, the story of a man who set out on foot a 103 years ago, facing the dangers of Iceland´s highlands, armed with love.

]]>Svavar JónatanssonHow love overcame the highlands of IcelandOversleeping, awoken by a friend, heading out for a hike, conversing around a holy mountain, conducting an orchestra of ice, and finally, the story of a man who set out on foot a 103 years ago, facing the dangers of Iceland´s highlands, armed with love.false250km of Love250km of LoveMavi BlueSvavar JónatanssonTue, 06 Mar 2018 14:59:00 +0000https://www.svavar.net/natlantic/maviblue51235f7de4b04a9f6b632bd4:5ab0d6b9562fa7fcbcba623f:5ab0d91f352f53a1f3f87146On a midsummer night in Reykjavik, Iceland, we meet Leann McIsaac, and embark on a musical journey into her past. 

]]>Svavar Jónatansson / Leann McIsaacFrom Idaho to IcelandWe meet Leann McIsaac on a midsummer night, joining her on a musical journey into her past. falseMavi BlueMavi Blue