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The Borgen Podcast

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A podcast about the Danish TV series, Borgen. Hosted by Amy and Chantal 🇨🇦

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Episodes

  1. Episode 025 - Bonus episode - WOACA - SBK short film

    Chantal and Amy discuss Sidse Babett Knudsen’s short film, “WOACA” (Woman Of A Certain Age), directed by Mackenzie Davis and played in the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) in 2023. Chantal and Amy also discuss other work of Knudsen that was released in 2023 and 2024 (so far): “Club…

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  2. Episode 024 - Bonus episode - The men of Borgen pt. 2 of 2 - Troels, Torben, Jeremy

    Bonus episode! Part 2 of 2 of us featuring 6 men of Borgen from season 1 - 3. Chantal leads the discussion about Troels Höxenhaven, Torben, and Jeremy.)

  3. Episode 023 - Bonus episode - The men of Borgen pt. 1 of 2 - Bent, Philip, Kasper

    Bonus episode! Part 1 of 2 of us featuring 6 men of Borgen from season 1 - 3. Amy leads this discussion about Bent, Philip, and Kasper. (Next episode to be released will be Chantal leading the discussion about Troels Höxenhaven, Torben, and Jeremy.)

  4. Episode 022 - Bonus episode - The Women of 2023

    Summer holiday edition. Amy and Chantal pause on talking about Borgen to talk about the women of 2023.

  5. Episode 021 - Bonus episode - Articles & Interviews (S1-S3)

    Our first bonus episode of season 3 of our podcast. In this bonus episode we research and discuss interesting historical facts and trivia about Borgen (S1-S3). We thought it really important (and enjoyable!) to go backwards and (re)learn new history and behind-the-scenes facts about the show. You...

  6. Episode 020 - S3, E5 and E6 - recap and discussions

    We recap and discuss season 3, episode 5 (“Thou Shalt Not Commit Adultery”) and episode 6 (“Sons of the Past”). A longer episode from us but we have a lot to say especially re episode 5 - the prostitution episode. In episode 6, we meet academic economist and former communist Ravn, (played by Lars...

  7. Episode 019 - S3, E3 and E4 - recap and discussions

    We recap and discuss season 3, episode 3 (“The Right Shade of Brown” and episode 4 (“Their Loss”). Racism, micro-aggressions, and the pig farming industry. What are micro-aggressions and how do they relate to episode 3? We’ll tell you. For your reference, please visit www.themicropedia.org Also,...

  8. Episode 018 - S3, E1 and E2 - recap and discussions

    We recap and discuss season 3, episode 1 (“A Child of Denmark”) and episode 2 (“The Land is Built on Law”). Season 3 begins 2.5 years after we left off in season 2. Birgitte has a corporate job but gives it up to re-enter politics. Katrine leaves TV1 to become Birgitte’s spin doctor and TV1 has a...

  9. Episode 017 - S2 - season finale of podcast. Recap and discussions of Season 2 of Borgen

    Amy and Chantal close up season 2 of their podcast by discussing season 2 of Borgen. Season 3 of The Borgen Podcast coming soon!

  10. Episode 016 - S2, E9 and E10 - recap and discussions

    We recap and discuss season 2, episode 9 (“The Sanctity of Private Life”), and episode 10 (An Extraordinary Remark”). Private life is under the spotlight for both Birgitte and Katrine. For Birgitte, Laura moves to a residence where she can get professional guidance to help her get better and the...

  11. Episode 015 - S2, E7 and E8 - recap and discussions

    We recap and discuss season 2, episode 7 ("What is Lost Inwardly Must Be Gained Outwardly, Part I") and episode 8 ("What is Lost Inwardly Must Be Gained Outwardly, Part II"). These are 2 of our favourite episodes in season 2. When Joachim Crohne draws her attention to the conflict in the...

  12. Episode 014 - Bonus episode - Kasper Juul

    In this bonus episode we talk about Kasper Juul, his childhood, his present, and his identity as we see it shaped from then to now. We analyze his character as an individual and as Birgitte’s spin doctor. We discuss his personal relationships and focus on the longstanding complicated relationship...

  13. Episode 013 - S2, E5 and E6 - recap and discussions

    We recap and discuss season 2, episode 5 ("Plant a Tree"), and episode 6 ("Them and Us"). Laura, Birgitte and Phillip's oldest child, deals with the burden of anxiety and the aftermath of a panic attach which challenges Birgitte as a parent. Kasper finally reveals his secrets to Katrine as he is...

  14. Episode 012 - Bonus episode - Troels Höxenhaven

    In this bonus episode we talk about Troels Höxenhaven with respect to episode 3 and 4 of season 2 and of his storyline involving secrets, lies, harassment, and the right to privacy. LGBTQ+ issues are near and dear to us and felt Höxenhaven's storyline deserved a bonus episode on our podcast.

  15. Episode 011 - S2, E3 and E4 - recap and discussions

    We recap and discuss season 2, episodes 3 (“The Last Worker”) and episode 4 (“Battle Ready”) of Borgen. Heavy focus is on Bjørn Marrot who becomes a target who is personally attacked by his own party and by the media. Höxenhaven becomes the new party leader replacing Marrot, and Michael Laugesen…

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  16. Episode 010 - S2, E1 and E2 - recap and discussions

    Our season 2 premiere of our podcast! We recap and discuss season 2, episodes 1 and 2 of Borgen. A year has passed since we last saw Birgitte at the end of season 1. Season 2 opens with her in Afghanistan. Katrine is now at Express and Kasper tries to split his time between work and his new...

  17. Episode 009 - S1 - season finale of the podcast. Recap and discussions of season 1 of Borgen

    Amy and Chantal close up season 1 of their podcast by discussing season 1 of Borgen. Season 2 of the Borgen Podcast coming soon!

  18. Episode 008 - S1, Bonus episode - Borgen's styling, look, costumes, and other visual elements

    Welcome to our third bonus episode. In this episode we discuss the styling, look, costumes, sets, interiors, exteriors, and other visual elements that make great television and cinema.

  19. Episode 007 - S1, E9 and E10 - recap and discussions

    We recap and discuss the last 2 episodes of Borgen Season 1.

  20. Episode 006 - S1, E7 and E8 - recap and discussions

    Season 1, episode 7 & episode 8 - recap and discussions.

  21. Episode 005 - S1, Bonus episode - Birgitte Nyborg, part 2

    Welcome to our second bonus episode where we have more informal discussions about select topics. In this episode, we talk about the character of Birgitte Nyborg, part 2. (See part one in Episode 002)

  22. Episode 004 - S1, E5 and E6 - recap and discussions

    Season 1, episode 5 & episode 6 - recap and discussions.

  23. Episode 003 - S1, E3 and E4 - recap and discussions

    Season 1, episode 3 & episode 4 - recap and discussions

  24. Episode 002 - Bonus episode - Birgitte Nyborg, part 1

    Welcome to our first bonus episode where we have more informal discussions about select topics. In this episode, we talk about the character of Birgitte Nyborg.

  25. Episode 001 - S1, E1 and E2 - recap and discussions

    Season 1, episode 1 & episode 2, recapped and discussed.

  26. The Borgen Podcast - Outro message

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  27. The Borgen Podcast - Introduction

    Welcome to the Borgen podcast. The only podcast about the Danish TV series, Borgen. This is our intro trailer.

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A podcast about the Danish TV series, Borgen. Hosted by Amy and Chantal 🇨🇦

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