#35 The Backpacker Who Moved to Sweden
We talk with author Patrick Hamilton Walsh about his travels, how he found himself in Sweden, and his new book “Forgive Me, Sister.”
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#34 Scuba, Starfish and Summer Camp
We’re back for Season 2 with a recap of our Swedish and not-so Swedish summers. We discuss scuba diving with the metric system, the advantages of bathing caps and co-ed summer camps.
#33 Swedes Explain – Crawfish parties
You may have noticed the large number of crawfish napkins, plates, hats and lamps in every store lately. Well, on this summer edition of Swedes Explain, Tobias fills us in on the mysteries of the Swedish crawfish party.
#32 Swedes Explain – Gotland
Today’s Swede, Jorun, tells us about the popular tourist destination of Gotland, an island in the Baltic Sea.
#31 Swedes Explain – West Coast Represent
Looking for the right place in Sweden to relax on your summer vacation? Why not try the west coast? Isadora describes the idyllic scenery of spending a summer in this part of the country.
#30 Swedes Explain – Charter Trips
Former guest, half Swede/half Brit Sandy, explains why Swedes love to go on charter trips as well as her experience working for one and the odd things that Swedes request.
#29 Swedes Explain – Midsommar, Schnapps and Strawberries
We discuss the flavors of Midsommar with Erik – new potatoes, strawberries and pickled herring. And then we discuss how to get rid of those flavors with a bit of schnapps!
#28 Swedes Explain – The National Day
For the summer, we will be interviewing Swedes to have them explain summer traditions. We start with Måns and how to celebrate, or completely ignore, Sweden’s National Day!
#27 Season Wrap-up and Summer Tips
Heather and Monica take you through a review of what we’ve learned this season and the people we’ve met. We also have some good summer tips, including why you should ask if your Swedish friends have a REAL bathroom at their summer house.
#26 Please Stand on the Right Side of the Escalator
Do you know what moose like to eat? Travis, from Australia does! He talks to us about moose farms, ethical hacking, big-city escalators and becoming a new dad.
#25 Sometimes All You Need is a Kebab Pizza!
Today we chat with a couple of Italians, mainly about food of course, but also about language and some great summer tips!
#24 Learning Swedish Through Cartoons and Soap Operas
Leonel, from Argentina and one-half of the popular FB page ”Learn Swedish in a FUN way!” gives us the lowdown on how to learn Swedish through cartoons and the 90’s soap opera, Rederiet! Also included in this episode – the proper time to eat pastries and whether Viking races are better than pizza races. (Pizza … Read more
#23 Why are There so Many Sailors in Town?
Erika, from Canada, explains why we are seeing so many young sailors being carted off in dump trucks around the city, or as Swedes call it – graduation.
#22 The Stockholm Writers Festival
Catherine, the organizer of the Stockholm Writers Festival, talks to us about the upcoming festival, Valborg and Eurovision (yes, it’s soon!)
#21 Around the World
Being an expat in one country wasn’t enough for Sandy. She’s lived on 5 continents!
#20 Three Immigrants in Sweden
Diego, who runs the account ”An Immigrant in Sweden,” gives us the low-down on secret tamale exchanges and and cursed soccer jerseys.
#19 Russia, New Zealand and Easter Witches
We hop all around the globe today with Dasha discussing Easter traditions in four countries (only Sweden includes witches – surprise!), the Påskmust conspiracy and Russian dumplings.
#18 Get a Dog and Head for the Pub
Pull up a seat at the pub and listen to Patrick, from Dublin, tell stories of strange Finnish people and the benefits of spontaneity.
#17 Tapas are the Greatest Invention
I ask Rosa, from Spain, to fill me in on how people in southern Europe can eat dinner so late and still get up for work in the morning. We also talk about having to wear uniforms in school and about how tapas are the ultimate way to eat a meal.
#16 When Stairs Become Slides
This week I talk to Ola, from Poland, about dubbing shows in other languages, the difference in Polish names and how to avoid ending up on crutches during the winter. Also, when practicing Swedish, a good tip is to talk to 2 year olds. They don’t judge.