Northern Exposure: MUNCHIES Guide to Norway (Part 4)

We travel to the northernmost parts of Norway and start off in Finnmark where me meet the young Sami reindeer herder Jon Mikkel. Jon Mikkel is carrying on the family business and tradition, and he takes Halaigh on a life-changing experience on the mountain where they catch a reindeer and butcher it on the snowy peaks. Jon Mikkel’s grandmother then cooks up a feast of reindeer tongue and blood pudding, before Jon Mikel teaches Halaigh about the indigenous singing style called joiking. Further up the northern coast, Halaigh heads out on sea to catch some of the most delicious - and biggest - king crab on this planet. The captain is a man of few words, but he ends up cooking a glorious meal of fresh crab claws and "special sauce".
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[@IN33DM0N3Y]

Get this guy to host some more shows for you, Munchies. He is awesome at what he does.

[@TheGaganPodcast]

Ya. He's outstanding. I found I like him even more when he was naturally crude and comfortable like in the last episode (Like when he was able to land his ski jump. Lol)

[@puurcalvin]

I totally agree!

[@bawp08]

Would love to see him do a guide to Ireland.

[@benniaa]

As a Norwegian myself, I love how much time this show dedicated to the sami. Their traditions and history is so different from ours and it is great that you guys showed a side of Norway that us southerners often forget. ♥️

[@mrbunjo123]

"Yes" - Edgar 2017

[@jigsaw99]

gat dayummm

[@SomeGuy-kh7zr]

I love that man.

[@Smulenify]

Dr. Phil's creampie lounge Think he’s just self concious about talking in English. I hope.

[@8bitDude0]

@Dr. Phil's creampie lounge Thanks for diagnosing this hurt man Dr Phil. What can he do to get over these said issues?

[@sylaminasakiestewa977]

I'm Native American from the Arizona desert in the US. Looking at the Sami people, it is amazing to see similarities. I'm part Navajo and when I was young, we slaughtered a sheep in the exact same way. They made me hold the bucket for the blood which was made into blood sausage. I hope these people keep their culture alive and strong. Hózhó my indigenous brothers and sisters.

[@arcticblue248]

Sami culture is strong, they have got alot more rights and even have their own parlament. The land up here in Finnmark is own by the people not the state as it is in the rest of the country, we are still part of Norway. I can't tell for sure but some research suggest that I might be part Sami, I know for sure that on my fathers side I am part Kven wich was a group of people also living up north in the area between sweden and finland. But this is how it is up here in the north, many do have mix herritage. More and more young sami people do feel more comfortalbe with their sami herritage and that is good. Norwegians do love nature, we are all part of nature and even that it might seem that we do not care at times, we do ... we live by the nature if it is fishing, live of the land .. many people loves to fish in rivers or ocean, picking berries and collect what the nature offers but also remember to not overdo it, so it is not sustainable.

[@Trigga-Nomatry17]

Props to this guy, trying everything and not being a bitch about it, good host

[@arsenalmadd]

Watched the first episode and was hooked. The presenter was fantastic which was a big part of why I kept watching episode after episode. Keep this guy on board. The locations and what he got up to were great and super interesting to watch also.

[@MrMoooCow4]

"He's a secretive man that lad, and a little bit superstitious. He won't tell me what he's superstitious about because he's quite secretive, and he won't tell me his secrets because he's quite superstitious." hahahaha

[@MrCaptainSpectacular]

Old traditions of hunting are always the best. Look at how quick they slaughtered that reindeer. No part wasted either.

[@tirannnus]

Im amazed at how fast it died, Knife to the head and bam. Instantly passed away.

[@jodawgsup]

Uh, they're not. Which is why religious slaughter is relatively unhumane in comparison to stun methods.

[@coolguy-ze1gs]

+jodawgsup not all religious slaughter is bad. Islamic slaughter of animals is actually quite humane

[@jodawgsup]

cool guy no, it is not. There's been studies regarding halal (as well as Jewish) slaughter, and it was found that no matter how clean the cut, bleeding out is still excruciating for the animal. Especially in comparison with a stun gun, where it feels way, way less pain. Religious slaughter ought to be prohibited.

[@coolguy-ze1gs]

+jodawgsup animals killed with stun guns are usually kept in very bad conditions and are killed with stun guns for the sake of getting it killed, processed, and sold quick. Cutting throat also isn't excruciating. The law in both Jews and Muslims required the sever of a the windpipe and major Arteries in ONE CLEAN SWIPE resulting in instant shock and unconsciousness similar to a stun gun

[@bowrunhou9054]

cant get enough of this guy

[@SNalo]

The black metal bit... I'm officially in love, can't wait for next ep. 👌

[@Gamblarrr]

One of the best series to come out from munchies for a hot minute

[@kevint18]

"That's filthy" ...Haleigh is hilarious. Munchies please have him host more shows. He's a breathe of fresh air

[@Crazykilla626]

I'm a vegetarian but I really enjoyed this video as well as the rsst in this series. I really appreciate the culture and history and though I'd never want to eat something like that I don't need to whinge about it. Presenter is great too.

[@tyffen123]

Norwegians and Samies are both indigenous to Norway, just from different parts. Norwegians stop moving up north when they reached the area of Trøndelag. They were in the west, south and east... and the samies in the upper north. Though there were a few sami groups living in the middle part of Norway aswell. Felt like I needed to adress that... ;)

[@jo_magpie]

indigenous has a different meaning legally then your definition. It's not mainly about being first, but about having a different (most commonly a "nature-based") culture then the majority culture and being established in an area before the creation of a nation leading to some sort of oppression or assimilation attempt. This is according to the UN btw.

[@ethans7588]

@@jo_magpie He is technically correct though. That is just the meaning of the word in a specific political context, not the literal definition.

[@perperson199]

Not quite, Norwegians migrated all the way up to Northern Norway and have shared the territory for millennia

[@weaselGRM]

What a cool genuine guy this young herder / host is! What a great show; munchies! Loved it!

[@sador111]

that look on fisherman face at 16:40

[@sltho]

i was looking for this comment

[@mossi12345]

What a great series! The host is doing a very good job. I also love that you release it this often. Keep it up! :)

[@mrbunjo123]

“The northern lights are pingin” lol

[@elspookso8414]

Gurning proper 'ard.

[@jabrettell]

I watched a travel show where a guy went with a Sami to get a reindeer and the guy opened the stomach to show him the chewed up grass and explained how that was a great source of nutrition for Samis and had him try it, then laughed his ass off because of course that was all bullshit and he just wanted to see if he could get him to do it

[@northsmoke]

oh, i had forgot about that, i have seen it too. can't remember witch series it was. troll lvl 100 for sure.

[@Alienman1212]

do you remember the name of the show?

[@neon4s]

The fisherman's face at 16:41 when the host starts petting the crab... haha

[@ubu6420]

LOL

[@danielhoete7155]

And here i was yesterday watching all the other eps, keep it up Munchies love the series and the down to earth host

[@BornAHawkEye]

Daniel Hoete my God nice to know I wasn't the only one. First time I watched n subbed this channel and literally watched for hours binging.

[@ttaattssuuyyaa77]

The way they slaughtered that reindeer was quite astonishing. The buildup was intense, but the actual killing of the reindeer was very calm and controlled.

[@McCumbo]

This guy is an insanely good host for this formats. Never gets boring

[@brianchang2511]

I recently had an operation that has had me bedridden for a week. Was truly hell not being able to move about and be as independent as I usually am. Really put a dampener on my mood. But this show has been the first thing to honestly make me laugh in a while. Thanks Halaigh and thanks Munchies. Pure class.

[@missjojo184]

Dried reindeer heart is actually a well known and much loved snacks in northern Norway , it’s very irony and hearty.

[@lymh4850]

“Why would I want to pet a king crab to calm it, when I can just cut off its legs” -- Edgar 2017

[@ylvalundby6681]

Munchies, thanks a lot for including Sami! It means a lot ❤

[@memphisdime88]

This host very entertaining and knowledgeable about food in general. It really shows when describing the food and when he sees something familiar, he is pretty spot on.

[@SkurtavusGrodolfus]

Oh boy I'm getting blodpudding-cravings, you feel me Scandinavians?

[@Oleg666]

juicy papito Naaa bro fuck dat

[@reallivebluescat]

And black pudding for the brits!

[@axebearer]

I feel you. With lingonberries, bacon, and potatisbullar.

[@rainbowromancelove]

i love how open minded he is. doesnt disrepect someone else's culture and appreciates the entire usage of the animal. nothing left behind.

[@TheStereotypedAsian]

Sue chef to a michelin star restaurant, amazing Screen presence, this guy has an amazing future infront of him

[@tobyboutall]

Solomon Martin *3 Michelin star. Insane. A hero.

[@mouija1450]

Vikings, Asian steppe people, African sub-saharan, tropical Amazon and native American tribes from arctic to tropical regions are all the same. If you respect one, you respect all. Yak, Reindeer or bison....it's a large ruminant animal used from hoof to tooth across all continents.

[@offirkilion3500]

Fantastic series, another great host and simply entertaining. Congratulations MUNCHIES!

[@halio8012]

This is one of the best series I've ever seen on this channel. Keep it up!

[@dutchmill4795]

I could watch an entire series with this guy. Fantastic host and a fantastic show.

[@jackcarr9358]

By far one of the best series put out by Munchies in a long time, host is great. Really enjoying this one!

[@mrarduino2977]

I have now watched all off the Norway and Sweden ones, both brilliant. I need to go back and give them all a like. Thanks

[@kochanbeatriz7198]

Halaigh needs to present another, another and anothers programs. He is great!

[@b.chaabaneemna4691]

I think i'm in love with Halaigh!!

[@tej7566]

Best host by far

[@JL-eo1bv]

TE J ditto but I like charlet as well tho

[@petemacdonald1744]

So much respect shown to that beautiful animal.

[@Furmum4life]

Wow just wow..the whole experience is a treasure..these people are amazing and blessed

[@g3ntl323]

This guy is excellent. Truly hope to see him in the future, travelling the World doing exactly this for me to watch!

[@bobbykeene12]

That king crab had to be phenomenal

[@phylliscashew9714]

Im proud to say this is my new favorite series in munchies!!

[@tolvtaggarn]

This host is sooooo real, thanks for a great series!

[@LandoGrifith]

Definitely would like to see this guy host more shows. Very passionate about food and the culture behind it.

[@thesilentmordecai]

im absolutely loving these Norway episodes! the host is quite good, too. i think he could do very well with this series.

[@SoloVagant]

Halaigh is a feckin natural , he needs his own show

[@anna-lenabrunner635]

I'm vegan and I'm really enjoying these series^^

[@dingbat99]

this lad is hillarious, been loving this series.

[@1420rr]

god that grab looks amazing

[@Theuntamedlover]

6:17 Absolutely lost it when he said "Can I smell it? Is that wierd?" 😂😂

[@GamerDad29]

The dudes face when he asked if they calm down when you pet them on the head - hahaha amazing!

[@Rockafeller]

It must be a completely different experience to eat something that you were involved in killing of and the whole process of prepering it after the kill.

[@jesseSager123]

(2:20) that reindeer was like "NOT TODAY, HOMIE!"

[@SP3NTT]

Thanks for keeping it genuine

[@ivancorona7780]

This is awesome and sooo cool! People should see more of these type of video. Keep making these!

[@rayhan7152]

Please let this series be endless

[@cantbringmedowntoday]

I really, REALLY enjoy this series!

[@NoWay23548]

Amazing. To be able to live of the land like that. I even live in Sweden but this part of it is another world. Not a vegan as far as the eye can see.

[@sanketochavan]

that man at the end took this series a level up.

[@lindamarrow577]

from all the guide to videos this is probably the most unapologetically hilarious

[@nightdevil6666]

This dude was great. Best episode

[@SomeGuy-kh7zr]

Love this series, Edgar Olson is honestly the most Norwegian guy ever 😂.

[@flyinspagettimonstah]

god damn what a likeable guy! Just love these episodes. Keep em coming Munch!

[@tirannnus]

Its amazing how even the most remote norwegians in the country know English, and pretty fluently.

[@ocean91]

Well... The sami kids goes to the same school and learn the same things as norwegian kids. Doesn`t matter if you live in Oslo or some tiny village up north, there is a law about what kids in Norway have to learn.

[@ocean91]

I actually know sami people who learned english before they learned norwegian, because they learned it through videogames and movies. And when they learn norwegian, they often talk with a southern accent because they learn a lot from the tv. And most of the tv-shows in norwegian are made down south.

[@JamiesonComedy]

This channel is so incredible.

[@BigBoyLies]

hes like the younger n more adventurous version of Anthony Bourdain

[@lawlypooper]

For whatever reason i couldn't stop laughing when they started breaking the legs and cutting out the tongue. Also this show's great.

[@aidanattema6329]

If you liked this, I highly recommend the Munchies Guide to Washington, it is just as good and unique to the Munchies Channel!

[@lizsharz6449]

Wow think I’ll have to add Norway to the travel list. Why was I waiting for him to bust out a frozen song 😆

[@EnFyr]

Yeah buddy! This is exactly how you deal with slaughter. :) good boy. The "mushroom" they use is a form of "old man's beard" wich actually has a natural antibiotic in it so you can also use it on wounds. (Secret spoiler) the bait in the crab pots are mostly fish heads and guts.

[@bonusjoram]

I love you, Jon Snow!

[@EasyonlineID]

Keep them comming

[@ChubbsRN]

that crab looked gorgeous

[@DeadWhiteButterflies]

Props to the video editors working on this with that Black Metal bit. Didn't even expect it XD

[@waynem7186]

I would absolutely love to experience this. To be one with your food source must be incredible.

[@vasilsokol]

This host is amazing, munchies please, could you make more shows with this guy?

[@crypghost5]

I like the part when he said "Yes"

[@michaelphillips8960]

I've grown up in suburban America, I legit don't know if I could kill my dinner like that. I think It would make me too sad but I respect the hell out of the traditions and culture. It's very cool to see what hunting and farming are supposed to be like.

[@ocean91]

When theres nothing else to eat you sort of have no choice ..

[@MiladJPanah]

i like to see more shows with this host. awesome guy

[@Michael-io3ik]

the scene where the host asks about petting the crabs head was hilarious

[@clearlyitsnick8863]

3:50 NOOOOO RUDOLF (Don't kill me, I had to :'v xD)

[@ManmeetSingh235]

"uhhhhh.. I dont havr time to try it." I died laughing.

[@Mom0fTheDay]

10:42 homie looks like Napoleon had he figure out winter clothes and conquered the world.

[@PGBuysNya]

rip Bambi

[@sanebrain]

Bambi is a fallow deer.

[@bioRekki]

Rip Rudolf you mean

[@xeemoua1236]

Um, actually, RIP Rambi. Rudolph has a red nose. This is the child of Bambi and Rudolph.

[@reallivebluescat]

Xee Moua ok RIP Prancer then!

[@stephenhanna8421]

Legend presenter! Good man Halaigh

[@nEwBiEv2]

The best part of this video is when they eatting them crabs.. wow

[@Tyler-Woody]

I love white tail deer heart.

[@gonzisonsbc]

That crab looks so damn good.

[@drandom2389]

Love this so much

[@ozzidickson3887]

He was like. Woooooow!! then Wow! xD after he put the head on the snow

[@jdatu24]

WE WANT MORE FROM THIS HOST GIVE IT TO US

[@clintmcleod4482]

It's amazing how their shelter is the same as a native american teepee, and their mentality, of living off the land, is parallel too.

[@edr.2642]

We eat tongue all the time but those tongue they boild are dirty. The white outer layer still there. Those are easily removed after boiling.

[@sejembalm]

5:54 - Those reindeers are looking at their buddy being skinned, gutted and dismembered with no concern. No growling or bugling or making some sort of "hey, do you see what those humans are doing to our pal?" If all the reindeer got together and suddenly charged the people to be rid of the apex predators culling their herd, it would also stop the food the humans bring. Same with if the big herds of large ungulates like ibex, wildebeest and cape buffalo being preyed upon by lions in Africa decided to attack the lions in a big group, they could eradicate their primary predator and only take a few casualties, but the herd would have problems with overpopulation and famine.

[@ExotiC255]

15:47 man that crab has its own qr code, not even I have my own qr code

[@usagiXrookia]

i look at that guy holding the reindeer heart, and i cant help but think of that scene in indiana jones the temple of doom lol

[@user-jh1wb5qd7w]

13:39 …did he really just say that 🤣🤣