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The Akkeri Podcast - Episode #22
July 28th, 2025
‘The Newfie’: Scott Matchim’s Experience as a Newfoundlander Living Elsewhere

This episode is a conversation with content creator and fellow Newfoundlander, Scott Matchim. Since late 2023, Scott’s been creating short-form videos that showcase the many socio-cultural quirks that are distinct to Newfoundland and its people.

Scott is a proud Newfoundlander with a knack for storytelling, a sharp sense of humour, and a deep love for the people and culture that shaped him, and through his videos, he shares his honest takes on life, poking fun at himself, or shining a light on what it means to come from the rock.

We discuss his experience of sharing Newfoundland culture through video, what it's been like as a Newfoundlander living away, and he’s kind enough to provide a little interpretation of some Newfanese for the uninitiated.

Find Scott Matchim Here:

Facebook: Facebook.com/scott.matchim

Instagram: Instagram.com/s.matchim

TikTok: TikTok.com/@scottieshow

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