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EPISODE · May 17, 2026 · 6 MIN

EP9 - Soccer Star Erling Haaland Becomes a Viking — And the Viking Is Named After Him

from Big World, Little Ears · host Hippo Tom

What if your favorite soccer player became a Viking warrior in an animated movie — and the Viking was named after him? This episode tells the story of Erling Haaland, one of the world's greatest footballers, who is voicing his very first animated character: a Viking called Haaland. We explore Norway's Viking history, what voice acting really involves, and what it means to be more than one thing at a time.⚽ How a soccer star connects to ancient Viking history🎙️ What voice actors do and why it's a special skill🛡️ Why being curious about your roots makes stories richer💬 If you could be any character in an animated movie, what would you be?

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