#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.
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#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.
#15 Sweden’s Biggest Cultural Export is Pop
Akash, from India, moved to Sweden expecting a heavy metal mecca. This was not quite the case. But he’s developed some rather useful apps to help these pop-music Vikings and also has a plan to change the culture here into a place where people talk to their neighbours. Good luck with that!
#14 From the Land of Sun and Dirt to the Land of Ice and Snow
Fotis, from Greece, is getting really tired of eating so much salmon here. Can we please find a way to get fresher tasting vegetables? Also, we discover that in Swedish, the word “mambo” does not mean a type of dance.
#13 This Sidewalk IS Big Enough for the Both of Us
Steve, from England, and host of the podcast “The Experience Designers”, tells us how it is to pick up and move a family with older children to a different country, how he embraces the idea of “lagom” and how it ties into the Swedish drinking culture… maybe.
#12 Sliding in on a Shrimp Sandwich
Hana, from Singapore, talks about having to buy socks for the first time in Sweden, typical movie snacks in both countries, and experiencing snow for the first time. Also, compared to Singapore, Stockholm (and the rest of the world) is not clean at all!
#11 Why Not Spend the Winter Building Synthesizers?
Leo, from Los Angeles, makes his own synthesizers and shares his knowledge on his YouTube station LeoMakes. He also thinks Swedish coffee is the best and is full of tips on how to keep yourself busy during the winter with cafes, walks, rock climbing and maybe even building your own synthesizer! Why not? It beats … Read more
#10 It Takes a Lot of Chocolate to Get Through a Dark Winter
AnaMaria and Gustavo from Ecuador talk all about chocolate and how it’s made. We also discuss how it is to move from a year-round sunny and warm country to six months of darkness and cold, the wonders of swimming with sharks in the Galapagos, and the equally amazing wonders of the trusting people of Skåne.
#9 Semla, Skarsgård and Melodifestivalen
Shaena, from Canada, gives tips on finding a job in Sweden and minimizing the winter blues by watching Melodifestivalen. We also discuss the greatest pastry ever made – the semla!
#8 New Year, New Arrival
We kick off the new year with a new arrival to Sweden! Lauren just moved to Sweden about 6 weeks ago and is amazed by the queue system, independent children and that people here don’t steal babies!
#7 We may have a Christmas goat, but Austria has Krampus
On this very special Christmas episode, Clara from Austria compares some Swedish and Austrian Christmas traditions, we talk about the strange quirk Swedes have about not taking the last of anything, and we learn a bit more about growing up Austrian under the shadow of Krampus.