April 10, 2026

Miska Kajanus

Episode 66 - Solo Episode - A Quick Los Angeles Update February 17th, 2026

April 10, 2026

Miska Kajanus

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

-DoorDash reality vs. financial goals

-Snow plans at Mount Baldy and more!

Buy my shirt if you want to be cool:

https://with-miska.myspreadshop.com/

Our Thanksgiving Song with Selma Seppänen:

https://youtube.com/shorts/bO5oIg9u4dQ?feature=share

Our Beer Video:

https://youtube.com/shorts/TP-wKgmbSos?feature=share

Episode 65 - Steve Solkela

March 20, 2026

Miska Kajanus

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 YouTube channel With Miska Podcast Episodes:

https://youtu.be/SGQwTYmCY4s

Steve is also a member of our Hauliwood Dreams band!

An intense talk!

This podcast is supported by Finlandia Foundation National.

Steve's links:

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

https://www.facebook.com/SteveSolkela/

https://www.instagram.com/stevesolkela/

https://www.tiktok.com/@stevesolkela

https://open.spotify.com/artist/5ezC9l9RWL3HUoJwmFLt2x?si=Pp4ltfMGTDmq0L6m5KvXIA

Hauliwood Dreams YouTube:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC763f6KqZSj6nktRdWPtHxw

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

https://www.hauliwood.com/

https://finlandiafoundation.org/

Or buy my shirt if you want to be cool:

https://with-miska.myspreadshop.com/

Enjoy!

March 1, 2026

Miska Kajanus

Episode 64 - Solo Episode - A Quick Los Angeles Update February 11th, 2026

March 1, 2026

Miska Kajanus

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 as an artist in Los Angeles

-Why some shows make financial sense and others don’t

-The math behind ticket sales

-Merch strategy

-Expanding beyond the Finnish-American niche audience

And our tour in Finland this July.

Grateful for Minnesota. Grateful for everyone who hosted us.

Buy my shirt if you want to be cool:

https://with-miska.myspreadshop.com/

https://www.instagram.com/stevesolkela/?hl=en

https://www.instagram.com/hauliwood_dreams/?hl=en

https://www.instagram.com/highvoltaine/?hl=en

https://www.instagram.com/beatsandstylesmusic/?hl=en

Enjoy!

February 27, 2026

Miska Kajanus

Episode 63 - Solo Episode - A Quick Los Angeles Update December 8th, 2025

February 27, 2026

Miska Kajanus

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 welcome.

https://www.finlandiafoundationseattle.com/

https://highlinemuseum.org/

https://finlandiafoundation.org/

This With Miska episode can also be found on YouTube channel With Miska Podcast Episodes:

https://youtu.be/aMq_SUAxc-M

Buy my shirt if you want to be cool:

https://with-miska.myspreadshop.com/

Enjoy!

February 26, 2026

Miska Kajanus

Episode 62 - Solo Episode - A Quick Los Angeles Update November 17th, 2025

February 26, 2026

Miska Kajanus

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 also be found on YouTube channel With Miska Podcast Episodes:

https://youtu.be/Df1QT4qI5_c

Buy my shirt if you want to be cool:

https://with-miska.myspreadshop.com/

Links:

Ross Cameron

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

Finlandia Foundation National

https://finlandiafoundation.org/

Enjoy!