Episode 58 - Mike Cuenca

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 With Miska Podcast Episodes:

https://youtu.be/ZZqFu_7c5NY

Mike 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 Angeles
Night 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 Darlings
Plus 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_G5CQ

https://www.youtube.com/user/blvdducinema
https://www.instagram.com/boysabouttown/
https://www.instagram.com/blvdducinema/
https://www.instagram.com/mikecuenca_/

Enjoy!

Episode 57 - Ida Metsberg

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:

Ida is a Finnish Singer-Songwriter living in New York. She has been in the US for 13 years, and she’s making it happen.

We talk about how Ida ended to the US, and also how she got her visa. She gives wonderful advice on getting a visa as an independent artist.

She shares her experiences being an artist in New York, and how she is able to make everything work. And she talks about her career goal playing only her own music to audiences.

Ida was also chosen to be Performer of the Year for Finlandia Foundation National in 2023. I had the same title in 2024.

Ida’s California Tour is supported by Finlandia Foundation National.

Ida is also available to do living room shows, anywhere near you!

A wonderful talk!

Ida’s links:

https://finlandiafoundation.org/


Enjoy!

Episode 55 - Solo Episode - August 8th, 2025

Miska Kajanus

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/n8NXP5cypws

Links:

Full Concert of Finnish Folk Band HILAVITKUTIN at Restaurant Kerubi, Joensuu, Finland. June 16, 2025
https://youtu.be/WsAa8wUK090?feature=shared

Enjoy!

Episode 54 - Solo Episode - June 26th, 2025

Miska Kajanus

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_fErtaAEIE

Links:


Anniina

https://www.instagram.com/anniinabe/

https://open.spotify.com/artist/7zurpKoTEgb5wQv6vZjR2V?si=Ovpa_4vFTIepmJ5f5MLK1A

Ross Cameron - Warrior Trading

https://www.youtube.com/@DaytradeWarrior

Steve Solkela

https://www.youtube.com/c/stevesolkela

LA Finnish Center / Suomi-Kerho

https://www.instagram.com/suomikerhola/

Sara Dolores

https://www.instagram.com/mssaradolores/


Enjoy!

Episode 53 - TEURiS

TEURiS

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 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.com

We 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 Trailer
https://youtu.be/brlgDxps0rc?si=WQSuydjvHzlyieRV

www.teuris.com
https://www.instagram.com/teurajaervi/
https://www.facebook.com/teurajaervi/
https://www.youtube.com/@teurajaervi

Enjoy!

Episode 52 - Solo Episode - June 9th, 2025

Miska Kajanus

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
 https://www.instagram.com/beatsandstylesmusic/

Our Band Hauliwood Dreams

https://www.instagram.com/hauliwood_dreams/

Ross Cameron - Warrior Trading

https://www.youtube.com/@DaytradeWarrior


Dr. Self Tapes
https://www.drselftapes.com

Enjoy!

Episode 51 - Solo Episode - March 10th, 2025

Miska Kajanus

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 ‪

https://www.instagram.com/beatsandstylesmusic/

Hauliwood Dreams Minnesota/Wisconsin tour https://www.facebook.com/steven.solkela/posts/pfbid03v3AiAiBUWWUyMGPbCihc3n2U5wZfG6w8TM9rhsuKCcZbWukdsRHfJu7sxZKxfJpl

Ross Cameron - Warrior Trading

https://www.youtube.com/@DaytradeWarrior

Enjoy!

Episode 50 - Marco Chiavetta

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:

https://youtu.be/uXUf368jhJw?si=Rc-du-2ZQPQyTwjT

Marco 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.net

IG: www.instagram.com/02x_official/

Enjoy!