Nokia Chronicles

The founder of the famous Navi-Key is on this week's episode of the Nokia Chronicles, Christian Lindholm. A gripping listen as Christian shares the process behind the formation of what would ultimately be used by millions and millions of people across the world, through the Series 30 and Series 60 user interface. Christian also shares with us his other life passions, and what he's up to now - helping pioneer the next generation of wearables through Google's WearOS.

Where to find Christian:

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Twitter: https://twitter.com/CLindholm

Music Credit:

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Title: Can't Sleep - ÆSTRAL

Music Link: https://soundcloud.com/aestral/cant-sleep

Artist Link: https://soundcloud.com/aestral

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aestraldepth

Support ÆSTRAL here: https://aestral.bandcamp.com/

This week we are joined by mobile industry veteran, Ben Wood. We reminisce on the times of Nokia's heydays, and bring up some venerable Nokia devices that ruled the world for the time. Ben also shares his experiences and love for curating older mobile devices through his Mobile Phone Museum initiative, and Justin springs puts some quirky bonus questions to our guest on this episode.

Where to find Ben:

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Twitter: https://twitter.com/benwood

Music Credit:

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Title: Can't Sleep - ÆSTRAL

Music Link: https://soundcloud.com/aestral/cant-sleep

Artist Link: https://soundcloud.com/aestral

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aestraldepth

Support ÆSTRAL here: https://aestral.bandcamp.com/

Season 3 continues this week with Andy Hagon, one of the OG's when coming up with the advent of mobile phones and in particular, Nokia. Andy takes us through his journey with Nokia in both the UK and USA, and expresses his fond admiration for the Nokia N9. Some interesting stories are told by Andy, many of which were shared over beers at the pub, the way it should be!

Reach out to Andy Hagon:

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Twitter: https://twitter.com/AndyHa90n

Music Credit:

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Title: Can't Sleep - ÆSTRAL

Music Link: https://soundcloud.com/aestral/cant-sleep

Artist Link: https://soundcloud.com/aestral

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aestraldepth

Support ÆSTRAL here: https://aestral.bandcamp.com/

Season 3 of the Nokia Chronicles is back with none other than the camera legend, Juha Alakarhu!

Where to find Nirave:

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Twitter: https://twitter.com/jalakarhu

Music Credit:

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Title: Can't Sleep - ÆSTRAL

Music Link: https://soundcloud.com/aestral/cant-sleep

Artist Link: https://soundcloud.com/aestral

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aestraldepth

Support ÆSTRAL here: https://aestral.bandcamp.com/

Nirave Gondhia joins us on this week's episode of the Nokia Chronicles. We dive deep into his favourite personal memories of Nokia - the devices, the events, the comradery, and the career springboard that has resulted from these special formative times in his life. A truly special episode as all three of us reminisce deeply about the Nokia of old, and the people that connected us (and still do) all together.

There's no better way to finish off Season 2 than with Nirave Gondhia.

Where to find Nirave:

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Twitter: https://twitter.com/nirave

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/niraveg/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/UKMobileReview

Music Credit:

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Title: Can't Sleep - ÆSTRAL

Music Link: https://soundcloud.com/aestral/cant-sleep

Artist Link: https://soundcloud.com/aestral

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aestraldepth

Support ÆSTRAL here: https://aestral.bandcamp.com/

This week we are joined by David Wood, the co-founder of Symbian. A man with quite the history when it comes to mobile computing, and the heart and soul behind the operating system that found it's way into the hands of over 500 million people across the globe. David takes us on a journey from the early days of Psion through to the heyday of Symbian, and it's eventual demise at the hands of Windows Phone. A truly insightful chat - we are pleased to bring you this conversation on the Nokia Chronicles.

Where to find David:

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Twitter: https://twitter.com/dw2
David's book on Symbian (Amazon): https://www.amazon.com/Smartphones-beyond-Lessons-remarkable-Symbian-ebook/dp/B00NAZTCTW

Music Credit:

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Title: Can't Sleep - ÆSTRAL

Music Link: https://soundcloud.com/aestral/cant-sleep

Artist Link: https://soundcloud.com/aestral

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aestraldepth

Support ÆSTRAL here: https://aestral.bandcamp.com/

Shane of SMOOREZ fame on YouTube joins us this week on the Nokia Chronicles. Shane has made a name for himself acquiring and repairing a lot of old phones that would have otherwise been condemned to a life of e-waste, and Nokia devices feature heavily as a part of his personal collection. Listen in to our chat as we geek out with a fellow Aussie on the glory days and devices of Nokia - one of our best chats yet.

Where to find Shane:

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/s.moorez/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/SMOOREZ

Music Credit:

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Title: Can't Sleep - ÆSTRAL

Music Link: https://soundcloud.com/aestral/cant-sleep

Artist Link: https://soundcloud.com/aestral

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aestraldepth

Support ÆSTRAL here: https://aestral.bandcamp.com/

Juan Carlos Bagnell of SomeGadgetGuy fame on YouTube, is our guest on a sunny Californian Friday afternoon. We take a trip down memory lane as Juan shares his favourite innovations and hallmarks of Lumia and Symbian devices, and we wax lyrical about the importance of utilising the features of the phone that you paid your hard-earned money for. A highly enjoyable chat with a highly intelligent fellow - all on this week's episode of the Nokia Chronicles.

Where to find JCB:

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Twitter: https://twitter.com/SomeGadgetGuy

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/somegadgetguy/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/juanbagnell

SGGQA Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/1CoyEVlB2S8QD1nYZEAOwc

Website: https://somegadgetguy.com/

Music Credit:

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Title: Can't Sleep - ÆSTRAL

Music Link: https://soundcloud.com/aestral/cant-sleep

Artist Link: https://soundcloud.com/aestral

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aestraldepth

Support ÆSTRAL here: https://aestral.bandcamp.com/

Michael Fisher of MrMobile fame on YouTube, is our guest on a blustery Friday night. We speak candidly with Michael regarding Nokia's famed Lumia hardware and software accomplishments, and a rare Nokia that Michael has in his possession that fits snugly into his top 5 Nokia's of all time. Coffee, carrier devices and community comradery - all on this week's episode of the Nokia Chronicles.

Where to find Michael:

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Twitter: https://twitter.com/Captain2Phones

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themrmobile/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/themrmobile

Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/captaintwophones

Music Credit:

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Title: Can't Sleep - ÆSTRAL

Music Link: https://soundcloud.com/aestral/cant-sleep

Artist Link: https://soundcloud.com/aestral

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aestraldepth

Support ÆSTRAL here: https://aestral.bandcamp.com/

Marton Barcza, of TechAltar and The Friday Checkout fame on YouTube, is on this week's episode of the Nokia Chronicles. We delve into Marton's favourite Nokia devices, and waxes lyrical about the current predicament HMD's Nokia is in. Marton offers up some passionate advice on how HMD could potentially improve their situation, and shares the fact that he has a Nokia 3310 tattoo and how his first Nokia phone came to be.

Where to find Marton:

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Twitter: https://twitter.com/techaltar

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/techaltar/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TechAltar  &  https://www.youtube.com/c/TheFridayCheckout/

Music Credit:

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Title: Can't Sleep - ÆSTRAL

Music Link: https://soundcloud.com/aestral/cant-sleep

Artist Link: https://soundcloud.com/aestral

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aestraldepth

Support ÆSTRAL here: https://aestral.bandcamp.com/

Wayne Spillett joins us this week on the Nokia Chronicles. The man otherwise known as Captain Care bares all in this week's episode, sharing anecdotes of his time working at Nokia on the behemoth that was Nokia Support Discussions. Wayne was also responsible for liaising and developing social media teams across the globe, and has fond memories of the core members of NSD and also reveals for the first time publicly, the Round Table.

A truly special episode that resonates with the co-host of the Nokia Chronicles, Adrian Hughes, as the Nokia Support Discussions were a truly special part of his life.

Reach out to Wayne Spillett:

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Twitter: https://twitter.com/WMSpillett

Instagram: https://instagram.com/wmspillett

Music Credit:

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Title: Can't Sleep - ÆSTRAL

Music Link: https://soundcloud.com/aestral/cant-sleep

Artist Link: https://soundcloud.com/aestral

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aestraldepth

Support ÆSTRAL here: https://aestral.bandcamp.com/

Marc Dillon joins us this week on the Nokia Chronicles. A name that requires no introduction - a true heavyweight and the face that comes to mind when the N9, MeeGo and Jolla are mentioned. Marc gives us great insight this week into the processes and technical development behind some of the most iconic devices to come out of the Nokia stable, along with the trials and tribulations behind the software powering these phones and tablets.

A master of the storytelling craft, we trust you enjoy tonight's chat with Marc as much as we did.

Reach out to Marc Dillon:

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Twitter: https://twitter.com/MarcDillonDotFi

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marcdillondotfi

Music Credit:

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Title: Can't Sleep - ÆSTRAL

Music Link: https://soundcloud.com/aestral/cant-sleep

Artist Link: https://soundcloud.com/aestral

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aestraldepth

Support ÆSTRAL here: https://aestral.bandcamp.com/

Season 2 continues this week with Michael Hell, of Symbian-Freak & FoneArena fame. Michael details how he got started in the Nokia space, along with recounting some of his favourite Nokia events around the world. Listen in to also discover the one bad memory he had out of all his time in the Nokia 'sphere, along with the one app he would have if he was stuck on a desert island. 

Reach out to Michael Hell:

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Twitter: https://twitter.com/MichaelxHell

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michaelxhell/

Music Credit:

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Title: Can't Sleep - ÆSTRAL

Music Link: https://soundcloud.com/aestral/cant-sleep

Artist Link: https://soundcloud.com/aestral

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aestraldepth

Support ÆSTRAL here: https://aestral.bandcamp.com/

Season 2 of the Nokia Chronicles starts off with a bang this week, with the delightful Phil Schwarzmann joining us. Phil reflects on his time at Nokia, initiating some clever social media and digital marketing projects for Nokia products, and sharing some fun and interesting anecdotes regarding the Nokia user community.

A fun chat with Phil also discussing his viral fame on YouTube of how Americans speak Baltimorese, and also his best-selling book, "How To Marry A Finnish Girl" (links to these below). We hope you enjoy this week's chat as much as we did.

Reach out to Phil Schwarzmann:

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Twitter: https://twitter.com/PhilSchwarzmann

Website: https://www.philschwarzmann.com/

Phil's book "How To Marry A Finnish Girl" on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/How-Marry-Finnish-Girl-Everything-ebook/dp/B006GB4LOS

Phil's video on "How To Speak Baltimorese" on YouTube: https://youtu.be/sa3Tl3t88Mc

Music Credit:

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Title: Can't Sleep - ÆSTRAL

Music Link: https://soundcloud.com/aestral/cant-sleep

Artist Link: https://soundcloud.com/aestral

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aestraldepth

Support ÆSTRAL here: https://aestral.bandcamp.com/

Our inaugural and special Christmas 2021 episode. We ramble on about some Nokia-related matters, and give thanks to our guests and listeners.

Have a safe and merry festive season, enjoy the time off with your families and we will see you back in early 2022!

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nokiachronicles/

Music Credit:

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Title: Can't Sleep - ÆSTRAL

Music Link: https://soundcloud.com/aestral/cant-sleep

Artist Link: https://soundcloud.com/aestral

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aestraldepth

Support ÆSTRAL here: https://aestral.bandcamp.com/

Season 1 of the Nokia Chronicles finishes this week with the delightful Rita El-Khoury of Symbian-Guru and Android Police fame. Rita shares her favourite memories of attending Nokia events, making lifelong connections with other Nokia bloggers and employees, and writing from the deep-down passion of her own heart about Nokia. Lots of deep and thought-provoking conversation, interspersed with fond memories (and that slipper) along with many laughs. 

It's been an absolute pleasure having Rita on, and stay tuned as even though that's a wrap for the Nokia Chronicles for now, we have a lot more coming soon.

Photo of that Nokia slipper mentioned in the podcast: https://twitpic.com/2hh21s

Reach out to Rita El Khoury:

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Twitter: https://twitter.com/khouryrt

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/khouryrt

Music Credit:

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Title: Can't Sleep - ÆSTRAL

Music Link: https://soundcloud.com/aestral/cant-sleep

Artist Link: https://soundcloud.com/aestral

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aestraldepth

Support ÆSTRAL here: https://aestral.bandcamp.com/

Ever wondered the origins of the Nokia Pure font that debuted in 2011? Well tonight we have on Bruno Maag (of Dalton Maag), who with his team have worked relentlessly on the Nokia Pure font that has graced web, print media and of course Nokia devices. Bruno shares his story of coming up through the typography industry, and the specifics that went into designing the Nokia font that is iconic even to this day. A fascinating insight into fonts, scripts and how it all ties together to have an emotional and lasting effect on the end-user. Bruno is a true genius and driven to fulfil his craft to the highest level of detail. We have learned a lot on this week's episode, and enjoyed every second of it - we hope you will too.

Reach out to Bruno Maag:

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Twitter: https://twitter.com/bruno_maag

LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/bruno-maag-4512306

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dalton.maag

Music Credit:

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Title: Can't Sleep - ÆSTRAL

Music Link: https://soundcloud.com/aestral/cant-sleep

Artist Link: https://soundcloud.com/aestral

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aestraldepth

Support ÆSTRAL here: https://aestral.bandcamp.com/

We have Nokia and HERE Maps legend Pino Bonetti, on for this week's episode of the Nokia Chronicles. A fascinating journey into growing up with personal navigation devices, and sharing this exciting journey with fellow employees and customers. GPS/A-GPS and the advent of downloadable offline maps is also covered this week. Pino also delves into where he believes social media is headed next, and lists his favourite Nokia devices of all time - along with his love for T9 predictive texting. For the third week running, we have our guests professing their love for T9. An awesome chat, so listen in.

Reach out to Pino Bonetti:

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Twitter: https://twitter.com/haikus

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/haikus/

Music Credit:

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Title: Can't Sleep - ÆSTRAL

Music Link: https://soundcloud.com/aestral/cant-sleep

Artist Link: https://soundcloud.com/aestral

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aestraldepth

Support ÆSTRAL here: https://aestral.bandcamp.com/

Carol Chen is on this week's episode of the Nokia Chronicles. Her work has had an impact on some facet of our lives, as I'm sure most if not all of our listeners have used an old Nokia with RealPlayer installed. Carol takes us on a journey of her early days with Nokia, what made her fall in love with Finland, and the heady days of working in MeeGo and Jolla. A fascinating trip down memory lane with a well-regarded member of the Nokia community, with some awesome insights into some iconic Nokia devices. We can't wait to have her back on.

Reach out to Carol Chen:

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Twitter: https://twitter.com/cybette

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cybette/

Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/cybette/

GitHub: https://github.com/cybette

Music Credit:

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Title: Can't Sleep - ÆSTRAL

Music Link: https://soundcloud.com/aestral/cant-sleep

Artist Link: https://soundcloud.com/aestral

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aestraldepth

Support ÆSTRAL here: https://aestral.bandcamp.com/

A true original stalwart and pioneer of the original Nokia blogging days, we are excited to have Darla Mack on this week. Darla shares her experiences getting into Nokia tech, and meeting her own Nokia staff and blogging heroes. The story of the treasured pink N95 is also revealed, and how she met Spike Lee.

This is a chat we enjoyed very much, with some very thoughtful insights on the state of Nokia/mobile devices, and also setting examples for your own children.

Darla's Nokia blog is still alive to this day, and is a wealth of knowledge - - - so check it out here for a fantastic trip down memory lane: https://darlamack.blogs.com/

Where to find Darla Mack:

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Twitter: https://twitter.com/darlamack

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/darlamack/

Music Credit:

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Title: Can't Sleep - ÆSTRAL

Music Link: https://soundcloud.com/aestral/cant-sleep

Artist Link: https://soundcloud.com/aestral

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aestraldepth

Support ÆSTRAL here: https://aestral.bandcamp.com/