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With Miska
by Miska Kajanus
Actor and comedian Miska Kajanus talks with inspiring people who work in the entertainment industry. He finds out how they made it. Or how far they made it.
Episodes
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Episode 68 - Tomi Tajakka / Remmel Returns (from Steve 'n' Seagulls)
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:...
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Episode 67 - Sara Dolores
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:...
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Episode 66 - Solo Episode - A Quick Los Angeles Update February 17th, 2026
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…
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Episode 65 - Steve Solkela
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…
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Episode 64 - Solo Episode - A Quick Los Angeles Update February 11th, 2026
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...
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Episode 63 - Solo Episode - A Quick Los Angeles Update December 8th, 2025
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...
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Episode 62 - Solo Episode - A Quick Los Angeles Update November 17th, 2025
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...
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Episode 61 - Solo Episode - A Quick Los Angeles Update November 10th, 2025
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...
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Episode 60 - Solo Episode - A Quick Los Angeles Update November 3rd, 2025
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...
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Episode 59 - Solo Episode - Quick Los Angeles Update October 27th, 2025
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:...
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Episode 57 - Ida Metsberg
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...
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Episode 58 - Mike Cuenca
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…
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Episode 56 - Going Through Every AC/DC Album (Solo, From Memory!) - August 10th, 2025
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:...
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Episode 55 - Solo Episode - August 8th, 2025
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:...
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Episode 54 - Solo Episode - June 26th, 2025
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...
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Episode 53 - TEURiS (in Finnish)
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...
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Episode 52 - Solo Episode - June 9th, 2025
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...
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Episode 51 - Solo Episode - March 10th, 2025
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 ...
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Episode 50 - Marco Chiavetta
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:...
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Episode 49 - Solo Episode - January 13th, 2025
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:...
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Episode 48 - Solo Episode - January 7, 2025
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...
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Episode 47 - Anna Easteden
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:...
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Episode 46 - Solo Episode - December 17, 2024
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...
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Episode 44 - Miika J. Norvanto (in Finnish)
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....
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Episode 43 - Teemu Myöhänen (in Finnish)
Teemu Myöhänen! This episode is in Finnish. Teemu is an inspirational and multi-talented media professional. I have known Teemu for a few years now, and finally I get to sit down with him for this podcast. Last year I was a guest on his and Olli Keituri's MeininkiPaja podcast:...
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Episode 42 - Katri Aksola (in Finnish)
Katri Aksola! This episode is in Finnish. Katri is the CEO of Helsinki Casting in Finland. She has an extensive background in film business, and now she opens up about how she became who she is, and how it is leading a casting agency. Katri’s episode can also be found on YouTube channel With…
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Episode 41 - Alectra
Alectra! I met Alectra at Dr Self Tape Studios, where I often go and record my self tape auditions. Alectra worked there and filmed my audition. Alectra’s With Miska episode can also be found on YouTube channel With Miska Podcast Episodes: https://youtu.be/muQBf8bQx6A Alectra is not only an…
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Episode 40 - Hanna Kinnunen
Hanna Kinnunen! This episode is in Finnish. Hanna is a multitalented actor, singer, radio host, journalist, and many other things! Hanna and I have done various improv gigs together and it has always been inspiring to work with her. Hanna’s episode can also be found on YouTube channel: With Miska...
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Episode 39 - Jere Koistinen (+ Teemu Kantonen) (in Finnish)
Jere Koistinen & Teemu Kantonen! This episode is in Finnish. These guys are true independent filmmakers! Jere has just released his 2nd feature film Insite. Jere and Teemu’s episode can also be found on YouTube channel: With Miska Podcast Episodes. https://youtu.be/5AGqhvX77qw I have known Jere…
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Episode 38 - Michèle Haines
Michèle Haines! Michèle is a multitalented entertainer, and a very fun person! We met casually at Ismo's stand-up show, and got to know each other a bit there. But now on this podcast we finally get to talk for longer. Michèle’s episode can also be found on YouTube channel: With Miska Podcast...
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Episode 37 - Deena Odelle Hyatt
Deena Odelle Hyatt! Deena is a wonderful and inspiring person who I have run into many times at Dr. Self Tapes in RiTA House co-working space. Deena works at RiTA House, and in her own words she's Fairy Godmother there. She takes care of the members, events and many other things. Deena’s episode...
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Episode 36 - Suzan and Zeke Jones
Suzan and Zeke Jones! Suzan and Zeke are a wonderful mom and son duo! This is an inspiring conversation with Joneses about how their Hollywood family works together in film business, and how they have been doing it since Zeke was very young. Suzan and Zeke Jones’ episode can also be found on...
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Episode 35 - Peter Bean
Peter Bean! A wonderful conversation with filmmaker Peter Bean, who is a good friend of mine. Peter’s episode can also be found on YouTube channel With Miska Podcast Episodes. https://youtu.be/17uwxMSbgBo We lived in the same house in North Hollywood 2005-2006. That was an exciting time for both…
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Episode 34 - Olli-Pekka Hiltunen (in Finnish)
Olli-Pekka Hiltunen! This episode is in Finnish. This is probably the most personal talk that I have had on this podcast. I have known Olli-Pekka for about 30 years, so we get deep into stuff about our past and present. Olli-Pekka’s episode can also be found on YouTube channel: With Miska Podcast...
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Episode 33 - Toby Ganger
Toby Ganger! An excellent conversation with a rapper, investor, and former child actor! Toby's episode can also be found on YouTube channel: With Miska Podcast Episodes. https://youtu.be/0HJb75VX4MY I met Toby a couple of years ago at a mutual friend's place. We had a nice conversation, but it…
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Episode 32 - Olli Keituri (in Finnish)
Olli Keituri! This episode is in Finnish. A wonderful and a little bit different talk about doing podcasts, the differences between Finland and America, and electric motors! Olli’s episode can also be found on YouTube channel: With Miska Podcast Episodes. https://youtu.be/SF-834hI4ww Olli is a…
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Episode 31 - Tom Whalen
Tom Whalen! An exciting, rambling and nicely weird talk with stand-up comedian Tom Whalen. Tom’s episode can also be found on YouTube channel: With Miska Podcast Episodes. https://youtu.be/tNefG3sBx40 I met Tom on the stand-up comedy circuit in Los Angeles a few years ago. Tom has been at it for...
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Episode 30 - Mike Cuenca
Mike Cuenca! A conversation with a wonderful filmmaker Mike Cuenca, who was recommended to me by cinematographer Jessica Gallant, with whom we both have worked with. Jessica is currently shooting my feature film Reunion, which is getting done slowly but surely. Mike's episode can also be found on...
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Episode 29 - Marjo-Riikka Mäkelä (in Finnish)
Marjo-Riikka Mäkelä! This episode is in Finnish. This is a wonderful and deep talk about being an acting teacher, coordinating love scenes, and saving wild animals! This can also be found on YouTube channel: With Miska Podcast Episodes. https://youtu.be/hbkQwmFDFqI I have known Marjo-Riikka for...
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Episode 28 - Wilhelmiina Lappi (in Finnish)
Wilhelmiina Lappi! This episode is in Finnish. Wilhelmiina is a 24-year-old Finnish actor who is currently studying at New York Film Academy in LA. This is a very interesting talk with Wilhelmiina who is in the beginning of her career! This can also be found on YouTube channel With Miska Podcast...
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Episode 27 - Kelton Jones (+ Suzan Jones)
Kelton Jones (+ Suzan Jones) A wonderful and very educational talk with filmmaker and actor Kelton Jones. His producing partner and wife Suzan Jones also stops by at the end. This can also be found on YouTube channel: With Miska Podcast Episodes. https://youtu.be/R0zn8UCm3BY I met Kelton for the...
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Episode 26 - Scott Blugrind
Scott Blugrind! An exciting talk with a very unique and awesome Electric Guitar Comedian Scott Blugrind! This can also be found on YouTube channel: With Miska Podcast Episodes https://youtu.be/z7G8i8MGrCI I saw Scott for the first time when he was the warm-up comic on the reunion of Friends, and...
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Episode 24 - Sara Kay Godot
Sara Kay Godot! This my third video podcast, and this can also be found on YouTube channel: With Miska Podcast Episodes. https://youtu.be/cZKcrY901gQ I have known Sara for over 20 years! We went to the same theatre school in Miami, New World School of the Arts. When I started as a freshman she…
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Episode 23 - Kristen Lundberg
Kristen Lundberg! This my second video podcast, and this can also be found on YouTube channel: With Miska Podcast Episodes. https://youtu.be/FBir17Ho-hM A wonderful and honest talk with Kristen. I visited her place, and we talked in her yard. Kristen has made some big life changes, and this…
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Episode 22 - Nina Sallinen (in Finnish)
Nina! This episode is in Finnish. This my first video podcast, and this can also be found on YouTube channel With Miska Podcast Episodes. https://youtu.be/fzyDYHwOHKs Nina is a good friend of mine, and I have known her for years. She lives in L.A, and has lived here for a long time. She’s an...
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Episode 21 - Ashley Scott Meyers
Ashley Scott Meyers is a filmmaker and a podcaster, and I have been listening to his SellingYourScreenplay.com podcast for a few years now, and I have enjoyed it a lot. Having Ashley as a guest on my podcast is a great opportunity for me to ask him all the questions that I have thought of when I...
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Episode 20 - Johanna Anttila, Karolyn Castaldo and Stephanie Coats
Today I had a wonderful talk with three guests at the same time! Actor Johanna Anttila connected with us from Finland. She is one of the leads in the movie Couples of Wife Carrying, in which I act in as well. She plays a Finnish competitor in the film. The second guest is Karolyn Castaldo, who is...
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Episode 19 - Evan James Bochetto and Dan Pastewka
Evan James Bochetto and Dan Pastewka, along with Brad Kula, are the creators of the comedy film Couples of Wife Carrying. Evan directed and was a co-writer of the film, while Dan is the producer. I play a Finnish wife-carrier Jarkko Karjalainen in the movie. First of all, my apologies for the…
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Episode 18 - Jukka Åkerman (in Finnish)
Jukka! This episode is in Finnish. Jukka did sound design for our feature film Insanity (Vihanpidot), which I directed. I didn’t know him beforehand, but we have been staying in quite close contact lately during the post-production and release process of the film. The movie has just been released...
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Actor and comedian Miska Kajanus talks with inspiring people who work in the entertainment industry. He finds out how they made it. Or how far they made it.
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