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 With Miska Podcast Episodes:https://youtu.be/ZZqFu_7c5NYMike has 4 movies opening right now this October 2025!BOYS ABOUT TOWN is a four-part film series shot in real time (2018–2025), following wannabe mods, heartbreak, friendship, and the chaos of growing up obsessed with music and romance. Funny, raw, and unapologetically black-and-white.WORLD PREMIERE SCREENINGS at THE VIRGIL, Los AngelesNight One – Oct 12: Films 1 & 2 + live music by Supersonic LA (Oasis tribute)Night Two – Oct 19: Films 3 & 4 + soundtrack performed live by Press DarlingsPlus giveaways courtesy of Amoeba Music, Videotheque, and Lemon Frog Vintage, with DJs spinning powerpop, britpop, and mod revival all night.TICKETS:https://mikecuenca.net/boys-about-town-premiere/BOYS ABOUT TOWN Trailer:https://youtu.be/Um2nXObM_p4?si=Wfr3gbOdBv7_G5CQhttps://www.youtube.com/user/blvdducinemahttps://www.instagram.com/boysabouttown/https://www.instagram.com/blvdducinema/https://www.instagram.com/mikecuenca_/Enjoy!

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:https://youtu.be/ghrKxs1u22AEnjoy!

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:https://youtu.be/n8NXP5cypwsLinks:Full Concert of Finnish Folk Band HILAVITKUTIN at Restaurant Kerubi, Joensuu, Finland. June 16, 2025https://youtu.be/WsAa8wUK090?feature=sharedEnjoy!#finland #finnish #usa #america #losangeles #car #podcast #podcasts #solo #hollywood #indiefilm #folkmusic #actor #musician

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 Episodes.https://youtu.be/R_fErtaAEIELinks:Anniinahttps://www.instagram.com/anniinabe/Ross Cameron - Warrior Tradinghttps://www.youtube.com/@DaytradeWarriorSteve Solkelahttps://www.youtube.com/c/stevesolkelaLA Finnish Center / Suomi-Kerhohttps://www.instagram.com/suomikerhola/Sara Doloreshttps://www.instagram.com/mssaradolores/Enjoy!

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/DfV8LsteN9YI have known TEURiS for a long time, and always admired his excellent writing skills. His jokes are very economical. Basically there are no extra words in his jokes. Which is something I'm really trying to work on to better myself.TEURiS has created an unique 40-minute stand-up comedy special TEURiS Ex Machina, which incorporates scripted movie-style story intertwined with his live stand-up show.TEURiS Ex Machina will be released soon. You will be able to soon find the screening dates on TEURiS' website and social media channels:www.teuris.comWe talk about joke writing, working as a stand-up comedian, producing shows, Finnish stand-up scene, and much more! TEURiS also gives some tips to comedians from a producer's point of view.TEURiS' links:TEURiS Ex Machina Trailerhttps://youtu.be/brlgDxps0rc?si=WQSuydjvHzlyieRVwww.teuris.comhttps://www.instagram.com/teurajaervi/https://www.facebook.com/teurajaervi/https://www.youtube.com/@teurajaerviEnjoy!

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=2XwdMijUUUXz77ZYLinks:Jaakko Manninen https://www.instagram.com/beatsandstylesmusic/Our Band Hauliwood Dreamshttps://www.instagram.com/hauliwood_dreams/ Ross Cameron - Warrior Tradinghttps://www.youtube.com/@DaytradeWarriorDr. Self Tapeshttps://www.drselftapes.comEnjoy!

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-tuRaeoLinks:Jaakko Manninen ‪https://www.instagram.com/beatsandstylesmusic/Hauliwood Dreams Minnesota/Wisconsin tourhttps://www.facebook.com/steven.solkela/posts/pfbid03v3AiAiBUWWUyMGPbCihc3n2U5wZfG6w8TM9rhsuKCcZbWukdsRHfJu7sxZKxfJpl Ross Cameron - Warrior Tradinghttps://www.youtube.com/@DaytradeWarriorEnjoy!

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:https://youtu.be/uXUf368jhJw?si=Rc-du-2ZQPQyTwjTMarco works widely in the field of music and sound. We talk about his early influences, including Blink-182 and Guns N’ Roses. And of course we discuss about Italian food, and Marco shares his thoughts on how to cook vegan! We also hear Marco's music!An excellent talk!Links:www.marcochiavetta.netIG: www.instagram.com/02x_official/Enjoy!

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/90EccDtQQdcLinks:Jaakko Manninenhttps://www.instagram.com/beatsandstylesmusic/My Hollywood Improv Feb 26th Showhttps://improv.com/hollywood/event/miska+kajanus%3A+%22my+immigrant+story%22/14105473/Ross Cameron - Warrior Tradinghttps://youtube.com/@daytradewarrior?si=i_-sKhi9vHYaxPzbRed Hot Chili Peppers: Under The Bridge (Music Video)https://youtu.be/GLvohMXgcBo?si=RJ-KJIS0EkAS_dVsCMX: Pirunmaitoahttps://open.spotify.com/track/3xIIHWKOhehNqbV3QHDi2e?si=2b8aa9b73660409eAll the world’s a stage monologue:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/All_the_world%27s_a_stageWilliam Shakespeare: As You Like Ithttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/As_You_Like_ItLed Zeppelin: Stairway to Heavenhttps://open.spotify.com/track/5CQ30WqJwcep0pYcV4AMNc?si=b698c8602a8f4e2cISMO's and mine Hawaii show Jan 23rdhttps://www.bluenotejazz.com/hawaii/shows/?eid=13593094Enjoy!

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/galPSVN0sTMLinks:Ross Cameron - Warrior Tradinghttps://youtube.com/@daytradewarrior?si=i_-sKhi9vHYaxPzbMy Hollywood Improv Feb 26th Showhttps://improv.com/hollywood/event/miska+kajanus%3A+%22my+immigrant+story%22/14105473/ISMO's and mine Hawaii show Jan 23rdhttps://www.bluenotejazz.com/hawaii/shows/?eid=13593094Hauliwood Dreams: Santa Is from Finland release posthttps://www.instagram.com/p/DD73m0_z_B4/Videobit.ly/finnishsantaSaint Urhohttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint_UrhoCMX: Kirosäkeethttps://open.spotify.com/track/5PnYS8tCPSpWCEPxFtCzaI?si=4bd908d30ae34694The Good Nite Stand-Up Show January 11thhttps://www.instagram.com/p/DEjgQ7rxe7w/Scott Blugrind Episode on With Miska Podcasthttps://youtu.be/z7G8i8MGrCI?si=dU6BQDjVvJV6YHFuHauliwood Dreams: Hauliwood Dreamshttps://www.facebook.com/miskakajanus/posts/pfbid04fFUd98gGSS4EN3vad9Wmdm97rnkA2g9RJAMc1hfSKi8YfBkycCMNG3HXGn5VLkclEnjoy!

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:https://youtu.be/Cl-fCzgzjoYAnna lives in Los Angeles now, and we have a wonderful chat in her home. We have worked together in a couple of projects, and now I finally get to hear how she ended up in Hollywood, and much more.A wonderful talk!Links:ACTING: IG: https://www.instagram.com/annaeasteden/FB: https://www.facebook.com/@AnnaEastedenFanSite/REAL ESTATE: https://annamckinleygroup.comIG: https://www.instagram.com/annamckinleygroup/FB: https://www.facebook.com/AnnaMcKinleyRealEstateTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@annamckinleyreYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbfeg9nSkVkhoddpmc3xbgAEnjoy!

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_CoDxQLinks:Finnish Band CMXhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CMX_(band)CMX Song: Manalainenhttps://youtu.be/D7Rv5agmntk?si=kGc9d8Q2LForbqyIHauliwood Dreams: Santa is from Finlandhttps://youtu.be/9iwwxN11HU8?si=2sQ4snzTEDRj4YTXCouples of Wife Carrying Filmhttps://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B08DQRXD9R/ref=atv_dp_share_cu_rHauliwood Vampires: Original Sauna Songhttps://youtu.be/7nFqPpdW-SQ?si=xEL8R5W05Ap-VwcxHauliwood Dreams: Sauna Song Livehttps://youtu.be/EXmmNXO5deI?si=HqS0rBZAjvRvksXcJaakko Manninen's Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/beatsandstylesmusic/Enjoy!

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. https://youtu.be/jKIDAP989Tg Miika is also the CEO and Owner of Kajawood Studios in Finland. At the studio he's responsible for the operation, development, sales, and profitability. Miika is the main distributor of Finnish indie films, and he has released various of our movies in theaters and on streaming services. He gives us lots of insight about indie filmmaking, distribution, producing films, his faith, Kajawood Studios and much more! And of course we talk about our new feature film that was just released in Finland. A wonderful talk! Links: https://www.kajawood.com https://www.kajawood.com/our-news/ Trailer for the movie: Detour to Father - Johannes ei kulje Jämsän kautta https://youtu.be/moFwZ2RqK48 Finnish ticket link for the movie: https://nytleffaan.fi/elokuva/johanneseikuljejamsankautta/ Enjoy!

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: https://youtu.be/yRwt5IzEDVM Teemu’s With Miska episode can also be found on YouTube channel With Miska Podcast Episodes. https://youtu.be/EP0YxGL3wo4 A wonderful unique aspect in Teemu is his love for self-improvement. We talk lots about that, and Teemu also shares some of his own theories how to realize your dreams. Even though Teemu hasn't taught self-help lectures or workshops yet, I feel he will be doing that at some point in his life. This podcast will give you good echoes of this. We also chat about his plans of making a feature film, his music career, being an entrepreneur and much more. A great talk! Teemu's links https://www.karmamedia.fi https://www.instagram.com/teemumyoha_/ This episode has been supported by Arts Promotion Center Finland (Taiteen edistämiskeskus). Enjoy!

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 Miska Podcast Episodes. https://youtu.be/Rm2O-Vw7KZA I met Katri few years ago when we were acting together in TV series Kontio & Parmas, and I have auditioned for Helsinki Casting many times since then. This conversation is very unique and hugely interesting since it gives insight into how casting process works, and also how actors could be better in auditioning and booking roles. Katri shares very honestly how casting business is, what kind of values she and Helsinki Casting have, and what kind of a leader she aspires to be. An excellent talk! Helsinki Casting https://www.helsinkicasting.com/ Katri's LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/katri-aksola-she-her-99870166/ This episode has been supported by Arts Promotion Center Finland (Taiteen edistämiskeskus). Enjoy!

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 actor, but she has worked as a model for years, and she shares with me how that business is. We also talk about the reality of being an actor in LA, how Alectra likes ASMR videos, and much more! Since Alectra has helped many people to audition, she gives wonderful tips about how to make a good self tape. This is an excellent conversation with wonderful Alectra! Links: https://www.instagram.com/alectrafying/ Enjoy!

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 Podcast Episodes. https://youtu.be/X7Zj6qfZ63U In this discussion we talk about how Hanna got into professional acting, which was when she won the Finnish TV show Haluatko filmitähdeksi? (Do You Want to Be a Moviestar?) The show put her on the map in the whole country and she became a star. At some point she stepped out from TV for some years, but she still kept acting and working in her wide field of communications. A couple of years ago she came back to the daily series Salatut elämät (Secret Lives), in which she plays a colorful character Salla. In our talk Hanna shares her process how she plays Salla, and how it is filming a daily TV series. In addition to her acting and radio work, she is currently performing in Hanna as Adele – A Night to Remember Show & Dinner at Casino Helsinki. The show consists of Adele’s greatest hits performed by Hanna. An inspiring talk with a true media professional! Links: https://www.lippu.fi/artist/casino-helsinki/ https://casinohelsinki.fi/hanna-as-adele-a-night-to-remember-show-dinner-casino-helsingissa/ This episode was filmed at: https://www.lamp-factory.com/ This episode has been supported by Arts Promotion Center Finland (Taiteen edistämiskeskus). Enjoy!

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 for years and I have followed his journey since his first feature film Ensitreffit, in which I also had a small role. Jere started his filmmaking career in his early twenties and has not stopped since. Jere has his own production company and advertising agency, and that's how he makes his living. Unlike many other filmmakers who leave to bigger cities, he has stayed in his hometown Varkaus, which is a small city in Finland. Instead of moving to LA he wants to bring Hollywood to Varkaus. And so far he has succeeded in it by bringing international cast (including Eric Roberts) to Finland to act in his new movie Insite. This is a candid and wonderfully interesting conversation with filmmaker Jere Koistinen and editor Teemu Kantonen about how Insite was made. INSITE Trailer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xTxKrjZbIZ4 INSITE Instagram https://www.instagram.com/insitemovie/ INSITE website https://www.insitemovie.com/ Jere's production company's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3ajHT3j9oDr4HNyAAWo9yQ This episode has been supported by Arts Promotion Center Finland (Taiteen edistämiskeskus). Enjoy!

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 Episodes. https://youtu.be/oFuHz3M352g This is a wonderful and relaxed talk between two people who are getting to know each other. We chat about stand-up comedy, voice-over work, Ismo, Michèle's podcast On the Line with Babsie and much more! On the Line with Babsie is a merry podcast in which Michèle talks on the phone with her mom! Enjoy this entertaining, light and all over the place conversation! Michèle is a wonderful and radiant guest! Michèle's links: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/cheleonearth/ Website http://cheleonearth.com/ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@cheleonearth Podcast: On the Line with Babsie https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/on-the-line-with-babsie/id1479524108 Available on platforms via search: On the Line with Babsie TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@cheleonearth Sam the Ham short film https://youtu.be/rVKQXcIIN-A This episode has been supported by Arts Promotion Center Finland (Taiteen edistämiskeskus). Enjoy!