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If you're looking for a plethora of baked goods and very cute wooden houses in a neighborhood with a working class past, look no further. This week we're exploring Kampen! In the news, a sad walrus update, cocaine marketing trends, and more. Music: Whiddershins

After we experienced a very minor heat wave in July we really got familiar with the swimming spots of Oslo. The heat might have dissipated, but our verdict is in: here are all the places we like to swim, ranked (and don't come at us about all the ones we left off, there are simply too many to count so these are our personal go-tos). Plus in news: a walrus in the woods and angry tourists. Theme song: Whiddershins

Imagine our confusion when we realized Indigo (I'll take the blame) had ranked Nydalen so highly on the list. But maybe there is more than meets the eye? And in news: Norway is still (at the time of recording) in the world cup and bagel shops are going bust in Oslo. Music: Whiddershins

It's time for a neighborhood that holds a dear place in our hearts: St. Hanshaugen, where we first kindled our friendship! This former rocky, uninhabited trash heap is now a gorgeous and thriving place to live, and we've got mostly positive things to say. Plus, a bit about Bislett. On the news: why are doctors getting paid to keep us at work? Which street was flooded with sewage? And, a personal news announcement! 👀

Is it Majorstuen or Majorstua? And what does Frogner actually mean? Two of Oslo's posher neighborhoods get their day in the sun--but did we let them off easy? On the news: where to go in an emergency, building density, and an update to Seamus's investigation into why our local grocery stores are so sad. Music: Whiddershins

Can Sentrum even be called a neighborhood? According to the city, no! And we concur, because it's got very little going for it. But why is that? And who lives there besides rats? We've also got news about an alcohol robbery and a pollen warning. Stay tuned for our ongoing neighborhood rankings! Music: Whiddershins

Next up on the Oslo neighborhood chopping block: we return to Carl Berners plass and discuss what it has to offer besides a squareabout. Indigo learns how bingo works, and we share a snow crab update, as well as concerning news from podiatrists. Theme song: Whiddershins

Eeeeeveryone is about to be sending us objections, corrections, and maybe even hate mail, as we kick off our Oslo neighborhood guide series. Starting off at the bottom (according to us): Skøyen and Torshov. Before the dragging begins though, we've got news and updates, including signs of spring, icy roads (is this news??), and who's behind "I love sluts" graffiti.

This week is all about complaints: a loud waterfall, the people of Carl Berner's Plass don't want McDonalds, and Indigo gives a piece of her mind about Norwegians and small business. Plus, Sweden is salty about new cider standards. This episode brought to you a day late by Indigo having a flu :( Theme song: Whiddershins

What a week of celebrations! We do a brief dive into religious traditions and history. Foreigners can't drive in the snow, say residents of Troms. And also, crows invading the city. What do they want?

We are really bringing the most important news this week on a real breadth of topics: new tax and debt rules that could affect YOU, a kleptomaniac cat, a snus update (kind of?), and is it safe to walk your dog at Jernbanetorget?' Music: Whiddershins

Haven't tried snus yet? We don't recommend you do, but in Norway it's ubiquitous, and the reason for strange bumps under people's lips, making them look like Whos straight out of Whoville. But what actually are these mysterious Scandinavian pouches? How do they convey nicotine into your bloodstream? And when did they get so popular with MAGA bros across the pond?

Happy new year, and it's certainly kicking off with a variety of news, from (questionable?) dating advice to the possible invasion of Greenland. We've also got warnings about icy stairs, a biting incident at Christmas, and the latest signs of winter. Music: Whiddershins

This week 49 episode brought to you by Indigo fighting off a flu, our controversial takes on The Nutcracker, and a weird amount of news about cars in Oslo. Music: Whiddershins

Another week of eclectic news has come and gone, and as week 48 closes out we bring you the answers to questions like: Are Norwegians eating healthier or unhealthier?Why is a Norwegian in ICE custody?Do we need more Nynorsk in movies?How late can you be to work?Who sets the wine trends in Oslo?And finally, did you ever want to hear 20 minutes of knowledge about snow crabs? Well now you're going to.