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Heather, Shaena and their expat friends discuss their experiences and humiliations among their adopted country of Sweden. We discuss tips, observations, and the type of important questions expats want to know, such as
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#126 Summer Stories Part Two from 2023-07-10T05:42
We’re talking to some of our guests from this past spring. We hear a bit about exploring the viking island...
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#125 Summer Stories Part One from 2023-06-26T05:35
In this special summer edition, we find out how former guests Adam from Australia, Matteo from Argentina and Diana from Latvia spend their summers, both in Sweden and around the world.
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#124 Attack of the Giant Potato from 2023-06-12T05:30
Today we chat with Ben, who works in comedy, about living in part-time in Linköping, voiceover work, and making a film about all the big things in the small towns across Sweden.
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#123 This is Week 22 from 2023-05-29T05:40
Justin moved around from Colorado to Louisiana to Seattle and finally to Sweden. And what does he find the strangest? Week numbers!
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#122 The Suburbs of Copenhagen from 2023-05-15T06:27
Steph lives in Malmö, but is originally from London. We discuss living in the south of Sweden, falafels, and startups.
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#121 Living Your Best Life from 2023-05-01T06:04
Karan, originally from India, has worked as a sous chef in Stockholm with some very well-known chefs. We obviously get some restaurant tips and learn why he hates putting raisins in lussekatter.
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#120 Rebel WITH a Cause from 2023-04-17T06:19
Before starting a life in Sweden, Naoko, from Japan, had already done a lot.
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#119 Maybe Means No from 2023-04-03T05:41
Marco, from Italy, talks to us about Swedish house parties and importing Italian wine.
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#118 Sister Act from 2023-03-20T06:24
This week we talk with two sisters who moved to Stockholm, both with very different journeys. And they both happen...
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#117 My First Latvian from 2023-03-06T06:55
Diana is most people’s first Latvian. And the podcast's first Latvian as well! She talks to us about dating in Sweden, Latvians around the world and more!
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#116 Swedish Malicious Compliance from 2023-02-20T06:52
Adam from Australia shares his suspicion of ice cream trucks that operate in the winter. What is really going on there?
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#115 Belonging from 2023-02-06T06:13
Matteo is from so many countries that we lost count. He talks to us about his international journey and the importance of belonging.
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#114 Holidays Around the World from 2022-12-12T06:45
on 4 guests about how they celebrate the holidays where they come from: Egypt, Manchester, Cape Cod, Sri Lanka, Essex and France.
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#113 The Trouble With Visas from 2022-11-28T06:56
Today’s episode was recorded remotely, but not for the usual reason. This time our guest, Sheona, got deported! She gives...
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#112 Meatballs for Every Occasion from 2022-11-14T06:46
Ameury from France wants to know why the same food is served for every Swedish holiday.
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#111 Brexpat from 2022-10-31T06:49
We talk to Luke from Essex in the UK about southern Sweden, Halloween and All Saints Day.
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#110 Waterproof from 2022-10-17T05:43
Vajeen is from Sri Lanka and wanted to move to another country. His wife wanted Australia, but they ended up in the opposite hemisphere.
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#109 Remember to Get Insurance from 2022-10-03T05:42
A quarter-life crisis led Adam to leave the Cape Cod America dream to find out what Europe had to offer.
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#108 Is There a Blue One? from 2022-09-19T05:55
Grace, from Manchester, tells us about her first Midsommar experience and being repeatedly overrun by bicycles.
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#107 Reindeer and Strawberries from 2022-09-05T06:01
Mustafa, from Egypt, talks to us about warm countries vs cold countries, Egyptian cotton, and discovering new careers.
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#106 Trapped in Paradise from 2022-06-13T05:50
Diego returns for the season finale! We discuss which is easier – moving to Sweden or New Zealand? Also, co-living...
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#105 Welcome to the Sourdough Hotel from 2022-05-30T05:51
Johanna is a former tour guide from Hungary that now lives in Sweden. Today she shares her views on Hungarian paprika, Stockholm's sourdough hotel, and why Sweden is good when it comes to banking b...
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#104 The Book of Icelanders from 2022-05-16T05:25
Anna is from the land of no McDonalds and no mosquitos - otherwise known as Iceland!
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103 Caviar Every Saturday from 2022-05-02T05:32
Oystein, from our neighbor Norway, explains some differences between our two countries. Plus, Valborg plans.
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#102 The Price of Piggelin is Too Damn High from 2022-04-19T09:38:35
Jeremy from the U.S. talks about working remote and living outside of Stockholm. Plus, we get a tip on a place called Dog Island.
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#101 Gravel in My Shoes from 2022-04-04T05:28
Anna, from the Netherlands, took an analytical approach when deciding to live in Sweden. Pros: good work/life balance. Cons: You often have gravel in your shoes.
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#100 We’re Going to Have a Meeting About the Meeting from 2022-03-21T06:30
Malcolm from Sydney, Australia, gives us some tips on how to reinvent ourselves when starting over in a new country. Also, why do Swedes need so many meetings?
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# 99 Swedish History–More than just Vikings from 2022-03-07T06:40
We chat with the hosts of A Flatpack History of Sweden about history and Swedish problems.
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#98 An Immigrant in New Zealand from 2022-02-21T06:35
Diego says enough of this darkness and ice. It’s time to move to New Zealand.
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#97 Taking the High Nose from 2022-02-07T06:05
was living in Manhattan when she met her future husband during a vacation in Sweden. Three kids later, they now reside in the west coast town of Höganäs.
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#96 All Things Swedish and Scottish from 2022-01-24T06:30
We talk to Lee from Scotland about kilts, dogs, vegetarian haggis and his frustration with Estrella chips.
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#95 Warming up by the TV Fireplace from 2021-12-27T05:45
This week’s ice and snow podcast guest, Bokani, is from Zimbabwe. You think pronouncing Swedish is hard? Try Ndebele! Also, why is blood pudding still a thing?
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#94 The Best Thing About Sweden is Pastry Traditions from 2021-12-13T06:20
Our guests today are from France, with a side of American. We talk winter and Lucia gear for kids, how to beat seasonal depression and getting your medical needs online.
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#93 Rock Lobster Castle and Oops-sala from 2021-11-29T06:14
Thomas is from Buffalo and always wanted to move somewhere warm. Thomas now lives in Uppsala. He’s doing it wrong.
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#92 Fashion and Style from 2021-11-15T06:10
As we hosts are fashion-clueless, we have Kate, a designer from the UK to talk to us about fashion in Sweden.
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#91 Ville Volvo Vovve from 2021-11-01T05:47
We talk to Emma, one of the creators of the new book from The Local, "Villa Volvo Vovve" and learn the real meanings of phrases that even Swedes don't know!
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#90 The Cutting Edge from 2021-10-18T05:42
Emily, from Arizona, gives us the lowdown on how it works with hairdressers in Sweden, going to school for a Master’s degree and the sad lack of Crystal Light.
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#89 The Great Exchange from 2021-10-04T05:41
How is it when the tables are turned? We talk to Anna, a Swede that lived a year in Texas as a high school exchange student. Culture shock reversed!
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#88 Take a Chance from 2021-09-20T05:25
We speak to Ana from Mexico City, but this isn’t her first time living abroad. We also talk about learning Swedish through subway announcements & fun times on the icy driving course.
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#87 Bionic Shakira from 2021-09-06T05:39
The expat hosts of the podcast talk about vaccines, Swedish problems and murder house shopping.
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#86 Summertime tips from 2021-06-30T05:17
To close out the season before summer we offer some tips for those staying in or heading out of Sweden....
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#85 For the Newbies from 2021-06-23T05:35
Julieta, of the Newbie Guide to Sweden, has probably heard every mistake we’ve all made after moving to Sweden. She...
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#83 The Return of Akash from 2021-06-09T05:33
Akash, originally from India, is back! Not just back on the podcast, but back in the country! A few weeks...
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#82–The Ultimate Guide to Umeå from 2021-05-26T05:16
Erik, from Umeå Today, and author of “The Umeå Handbook,” talks to us about all things Umeå!
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#81 The Laundry Episode from 2021-05-12T07:51:01
Today we have a great conversation with Sibo, from Zimbabwe, about how some days you think you’re moving to Australia...
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#80 Latest News, Breaking Stories and Ice Cream Tips from 2021-04-28T09:15:49
Journalist, broadcaster and brunch enthusiast Maddy, from the UK, talks to us about media culture, documentaries, and trying to shock...
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#79 Knives and Costco Rumors from 2021-04-14T05:35:28
Julian, from Winnipeg, talks to us about Småland, Costco rumors and what to bring when you move to another country.
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#78 Happy Easter, Witches! from 2021-03-31T05:35:01
We bring in a Swede, Agnes, to answer our Easter questions like, “Why is the grocery store trying to sell...
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#77 Cash, Card or Gold? from 2021-03-17T06:48:25
We talk to Tamara, who just arrived 4 months ago. She’s lived in Bosnia, Libya, UK and Dubai! How does...
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#76 Short Sportlov Special from 2021-03-04T15:47:57
A quick check-in over the Swedish spring break/sport break holiday. What to do with kids when everything is closed? Eat...
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#75 Tips from the Concierge from 2021-02-11T08:49:27
Kiki, a hotel concierge in Stockholm, gives us some amazing tips on museums and food. We also learn why the...
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#74 What Does the Reindeer Say? from 2021-01-27T11:02:47
Today we talk with Hwa, from Taiwan, about Swedish eating culture, Bubble tea and reindeer. Also, spotlight on Luleå!
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#71 Mexican Night of the Radishes from 2020-12-16T09:59:13
Shaena from Canada returns! We discuss goat betting, the meaning of 4H and shine a spotlight on Högbo.
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#72 Zoom, Vitamin D and Goats from 2020-12-02T05:54:19
Once again, we are forced back on Zoom because of “viral events.” It’s the usual chat for December – take...
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#71 Scheduling Dinner in Advance from 2020-11-18T05:50:50
We talk to Andrés, from Argentina, who has spent half of his time in normal Sweden and half of his...
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#70 You Must Have Vitamin D from 2020-11-04T05:59:48
We discuss the dark month of November, the sjuarmade ljusstaken and Black Friday. Also, Diego discovers that grits are not...
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#69 Finding Your Way from 2020-10-21T04:54:31
We speak to Patricia, from Venezuela, about finding your way in Swedish society with a spotlight on Umeå. We talk...
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#68 Ingen reklam, tack from 2020-10-07T04:48:32
Today we talk about postal delays, movie theaters re-opening and aqueducts. We also shine a spotlight on Håverud.
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#67 Coat Strategy from 2020-09-23T05:00:43
Mark, from Minneapolis, puts a spotlight on Vreta kloster, denying his involvement with thousand year old skeletons found there. We...
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#66 Just Use the Bucket from 2020-09-09T04:38:29
We are back! We catch up on our summer experiences, like broken toilets, meze for Midsommar and traveling in the...
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#65 Season Finale–From Russia With Ice Cream from 2020-05-20T07:03:44
Anna, from Russia, talks with us about Sweden’s taco problem, Stockholm vs. Gothenburg and about the only thing to look...
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#64 Hiding Out in a Summer House from 2020-05-13T06:10:43
Mike, who was born in Indonesia, not Holland, talks with us about escaping to summer houses during a pandemic, losing...
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#63 There is no Place Like Rome from 2020-05-07T06:00:31
Today we check in with Licia, a former expat to Sweden that returned to her home country of Italy. We...
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#62 Isle of Man from 2020-04-22T07:04
Laura, from the Isle of Man, talks about music, Viking roots, and all the restaurants we should visit when things...
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#61 A Woman of Many Talents from 2020-04-15T10:44:32
Today I talk with Germaine. She’s a singer, actor, chef, photographer…. what can’t she do?! A little creative inspiration for...
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#60 A Banana Box Full of Ceramic Frogs from 2020-04-08T08:17:45
Our 4th Irish person named Patrick talks about Easter, writing and how to properly scavenge your apartment trash room.
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#59 Vegetables are Green Things from 2020-04-01T05:52:22
Zayna, from California, enjoys the literal translations of Swedish words, like grönsaker, gives us some tips on Västerås and discusses...
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#58 Quarantine 2–Electric Boogaloo from 2020-03-25T14:15:08
Checking in today with Monica who basically thinks quarantine feels the same as moving to a country for the first...
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#57 Quarantine! from 2020-03-18T10:10:54
Special Quarantine episode! Learn about restrictions in Stockholm public transport, tips for things to do when stuck at home and...
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#56 A Patrick for Saint Patricks Day from 2020-03-11T06:50:12
Patrick was born in Detroit to Irish parents and has been in Sweden 3 years. We talk about Detroit, Swedish...
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#55 Insects are Not Allowed as Food in Sweden from 2020-03-04T05:45:21
Patrick was born in Zimbabwe, raised in South Africa and now lives in Sweden. He really appreciates being here even...
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#54 I Was Told There Would be Snow from 2020-02-26T05:45:04
Jenny, from Costa Rica, talks about the mild winter this year, the troubles of finding a job in another country,...
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#53 Can Sweets be Too Sweet? from 2020-02-19T05:45:27
Katia and Camilla, both from Brazil, discuss dessert sweetness, fashion and question whether there really is a place called Snake...
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#52 I Never Learned to Ski from 2020-02-05T07:19:45
Today we learn about the best weather apps, how to travel cheap, whether office massages are good or bad, and...
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#51 Do Not Mess With My Semla from 2020-01-29T06:29:06
In our talk today with Roger, from Ohio (where you meet all the Swedes), we discuss if the U.S. actually...
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#50 Red Wine and Gatorade from 2020-01-22T08:47:33
We catch up on winter break activities, new museums and new restaurants. Also, roller skis are weird.
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#49 Winter Special–A Completely Different Expat View from 2020-01-08T05:49:50
On this short winter special episode, we see what life is like as an expat in China.
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#48 From All of Us to All of You from 2019-12-18T05:45:45
We re-visit our Swedish friend Sam to fill us in on Swedish Christmas traditions, such as, why is everyone watching...
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#47 All Hail the Christmas Pig from 2019-12-11T05:48:47
Marta, from the popular Instagram and Blog, A_Girl Who Travels, talks with us about her spontaneous move to Stockholm. We...
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#46 Have Yourself a Merry Lidl Christmas from 2019-12-04T05:48:19
Carolin, born in East Berlin, fills us in on the similarities and differences between Sweden and Germany. We also discuss...
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#45 What Does the Swede Say? from 2019-11-27T05:45:53
To celebrate our one-year anniversary of the podcast, we turn the tables this week and talk to a Swede!
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#44 Turn at the Robot from 2019-11-20T05:55:43
Samantha, from South Africa, runs Girl Gone International, an online group for expat tips and meetups. We talk language mistakes,...
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#43 Don’t Shake the Baby from 2019-11-06T05:55:48
Jarrett, from Calgary, thinks you people are WEAK! You want to see a real winter? Come to Calgary. He also...
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#42 Your Guide to Halloween and Day of the Dead from 2019-10-30T05:50:40
We make our yearly attempt to explain Halloween and Day of the Dead to the country of Sweden.
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#41 Listen or the Babaroga Will Get You from 2019-10-23T04:56:49
It’s the time of year for Serbian tales of vampires, the Babaroga and Nikola Tesla! Jelena fills us in on...
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#40 Expat Superpowers from 2019-10-16T04:54:44
Luis, who grew up in Spain, talks a bit about his birth country Costa Rica (watch out for alligators), swimming...
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#39 Fifty Dollars for 2 Boxes of Chex from 2019-10-02T04:53:19
Sarah, from Wisconson, just wants a Target, good BBQ and affordable chocolate chips. Is that really too much to ask?
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#38 Cinnamon Buns the Size of Your Head from 2019-09-25T04:55:12
Today we chat with Nicole, from Massachusetts, about the terror of grocery shopping in another language, tricks for not having...
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#37 Superstitions and Air Raid Sirens from 2019-09-18T04:55:11
Pinar, from Turkey, joins us on this week’s episode when we talk about superstitions, air raid sirens and chain restaurants...
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#36 Cafe Culture and Neighbors from 2019-09-11T04:44:36
Olga, from Ukraine, talks about Ukrainian vs. Swedish cafe culture, getting to know your neighbors through fake traditions, and the...
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#35 The Backpacker Who Moved to Sweden from 2019-09-04T04:35:58
We talk with author Patrick Hamilton Walsh about his travels, how he found himself in Sweden, and his new book...
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#34 Scuba, Starfish and Summer Camp from 2019-08-28T04:18:19
We’re back for Season 2 with a recap of our Swedish and not-so Swedish summers. We discuss scuba diving with...
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#33 Swedes Explain–Crawfish parties from 2019-08-14T05:40:02
You may have noticed the large number of crawfish napkins, plates, hats and lamps in every store lately. Well, on...
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#32 Swedes Explain–Gotland from 2019-07-31T05:40:07
Today’s Swede, Jorun, tells us about the popular tourist destination of Gotland, an island in the Baltic Sea.
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#31 Swedes Explain–West Coast Represent from 2019-07-17T05:41:17
Looking for the right place in Sweden to relax on your summer vacation? Why not try the west coast? Isadora...
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#30 Swedes Explain–Charter Trips from 2019-07-03T05:38:09
Former guest, half Swede/half Brit Sandy, explains why Swedes love to go on charter trips as well as her experience...
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#29 Swedes Explain–Midsommar, Schnapps and Strawberries from 2019-06-19T05:31:44
We discuss the flavors of Midsommar with Erik – new potatoes, strawberries and pickled herring. And then we discuss how...
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#28 Swedes Explain–The National Day from 2019-06-05T05:30:44
For the summer, we will be interviewing Swedes to have them explain summer traditions. We start with Måns and how...
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#27 Season Wrap-up and Summer Tips from 2019-05-29T05:41:18
Heather and Monica take you through a review of what we’ve learned this season and the people we’ve met. We...
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#26 Please Stand on the Right Side of the Escalator from 2019-05-22T05:45:04
Do you know what moose like to eat? Travis, from Australia does! He talks to us about moose farms, ethical...
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#25 Sometimes All You Need is a Kebab Pizza! from 2019-05-15T05:26:35
Today we chat with a couple of Italians, mainly about food of course, but also about language and some great...
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#24 Learning Swedish Through Cartoons and Soap Operas from 2019-05-08T05:29:01
Leonel, from Argentina and one-half of the popular FB page ”Learn Swedish in a FUN way!” gives us the lowdown...
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#23 Why are There so Many Sailors in Town? from 2019-05-02T09:36:39
Erika, from Canada, explains why we are seeing so many young sailors being carted off in dump trucks around the...
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#22 The Stockholm Writers Festival from 2019-04-24T12:41:43
Catherine, the organizer of the Stockholm Writers Festival, talks to us about the upcoming festival, Valborg and Eurovision (yes, it’s...
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#21 Around the World from 2019-04-17T05:45:28
Being an expat in one country wasn’t enough for Sandy. She’s lived on 5 continents!
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#20 Three Immigrants in Sweden from 2019-04-10T06:00:40
Diego, who runs the account ”An Immigrant in Sweden,” gives us the low-down on secret tamale exchanges and and cursed...
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#19 Russia, New Zealand and Easter Witches from 2019-04-03T05:59:08
We hop all around the globe today with Dasha discussing Easter traditions in four countries (only Sweden includes witches –...
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#18 Get a Dog and Head for the Pub from 2019-03-27T06:36:33
Pull up a seat at the pub and listen to Patrick, from Dublin, tell stories of strange Finnish people and...
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#17 Tapas are the Greatest Invention from 2019-03-20T06:39:57
I ask Rosa, from Spain, to fill me in on how people in southern Europe can eat dinner so late...
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#16 When Stairs Become Slides from 2019-03-06T07:32:47
This week I talk to Ola, from Poland, about dubbing shows in other languages, the difference in Polish names and...
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#15 Sweden’s Biggest Cultural Export is Pop from 2019-02-27T05:45:52
Akash, from India, moved to Sweden expecting a heavy metal mecca. This was not quite the case. But he’s developed...
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#14 From the Land of Sun and Dirt to the Land of Ice and Snow from 2019-02-20T06:30:05
Fotis, from Greece, is getting really tired of eating so much salmon here. Can we please find a way to...
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#13 This Sidewalk IS Big Enough for the Both of Us from 2019-02-13T06:51:13
Steve, from England, and host of the podcast “The Experience Designers”, tells us how it is to pick up and...
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#12 Sliding in on a Shrimp Sandwich from 2019-02-06T06:30:14
Hana, from Singapore, talks about having to buy socks for the first time in Sweden, typical movie snacks in both...
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#11 Why Not Spend the Winter Building Synthesizers? from 2019-01-30T09:50:24
Leo, from Los Angeles, makes his own synthesizers and shares his knowledge on his YouTube station LeoMakes. He also thinks...
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#10 It Takes a Lot of Chocolate to Get Through a Dark Winter from 2019-01-23T06:30:11
AnaMaria and Gustavo from Ecuador talk all about chocolate and how it’s made. We also discuss how it is to...
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#9 Semla, Skarsgård and Melodifestivalen from 2019-01-16T07:39:58
Shaena, from Canada, gives tips on finding a job in Sweden and minimizing the winter blues by watching Melodifestivalen. We...
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#8 New Year, New Arrival from 2019-01-09T08:55:41
We kick off the new year with a new arrival to Sweden! Lauren just moved to Sweden about 6 weeks...
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#7 We may have a Christmas goat, but Austria has Krampus from 2018-12-18T08:17:49
On this very special Christmas episode, Clara from Austria compares some Swedish and Austrian Christmas traditions, we talk about the...
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#6 Lucia Day has Major Health and Safety Issues from 2018-12-11T10:24:25
Rachel, from the UK, discusses her hatred of saffron buns and Lucia, why you can’t name your kid Lucifer here,...
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#5 Julbord and Dog Sledding from 2018-12-04T05:45:01
Melanie from Michigan tells us all about dog sledding, and we chat about Christmas markets and Julbord in Sweden.
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#4 What to do when the Queue Machine is Broken from 2018-11-27T10:54:26
We talk to Sharmala from Malaysia about why Black Friday makes no sense in Sweden, why Swedes are obsessed with...
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#3 Weddings, Pizza and a Goat on Fire from 2018-11-16T07:07:38
A discussion of weddings in Sweden, strange toppings on Swedish pizza and why setting a 43-foot tall straw goat on...
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#2 Root Beer is Not Disgusting from 2018-11-08T06:25:46
A Californian rates Swedish towns, we question whether root beer counts as a disgusting food and tell you how to...
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#1 What’s Scarier, Halloween or Surströmming? from 2018-10-29T20:10:13
Two Texans discuss why American cheese is a luxury, grocery store humiliation, and why Swedes don’t understand that Halloween is...
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#0 Theme from Life in the Land of the Ice and Snow from 2018-10-28T20:34:33
Theme music for Life in the Land of the Ice and Snow.
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