Tag: podcast

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    #100 We’re Going to Have a Meeting About the Meeting

    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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    #98 An Immigrant in New Zealand

    Diego says enough of this darkness and ice. It’s time to move to New Zealand.

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    #95 Warming up by the TV Fireplace

    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

    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.

  • #91 Ville Volvo Vovve

    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

    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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    #87 Bionic Shakira

    The expat hosts of the podcast talk about vaccines, Swedish problems and murder house shopping.

  • Summer Sweden

    #86 Summertime tips

    To close out the season before summer we offer some tips for those staying in or heading out of Sweden. By the way, Sweden is closed in July.

  • #85 For the Newbies

    Julieta, of the Newbie Guide to Sweden, has probably heard every mistake we’ve all made after moving to Sweden. She talks to us about the online guide and about their […]

  • #81 The Laundry Episode

    Today we have a great conversation with Sibo, from Zimbabwe, about how some days you think you’re moving to Australia and you suddenly end up in Sweden. We also chat […]

  • Latest episodes

    I sometimes forget to post about my podcast here as I post about it in other places, so a little spring promotion: So far in 2021, we’ve had guests from […]

  • #80 Latest News, Breaking Stories and Ice Cream Tips

    Journalist, broadcaster and brunch enthusiast Maddy, from the UK, talks to us about media culture, documentaries, and trying to shock Swedes with insane purchases. Spoiler alert: Can’t be done.

  • #79 Knives and Costco Rumors

    Julian, from Winnipeg, talks to us about Småland, Costco rumors and what to bring when you move to another country.

  • #77 Cash, Card or Gold?

    We talk to Tamara, who just arrived 4 months ago. She’s lived in Bosnia, Libya, UK and Dubai! How does Sweden measure up?

  • #76 Short Sportlov Special

    A quick check-in over the Swedish spring break/sport break holiday. What to do with kids when everything is closed? Eat ice cream, of course.

  • #74 What Does the Reindeer Say?

    Today we talk with Hwa, from Taiwan, about Swedish eating culture, Bubble tea and reindeer. Also, spotlight on Luleå!

  • #71 Mexican Night of the Radishes

    Shaena from Canada returns! We discuss goat betting, the meaning of 4H and shine a spotlight on Högbo.

  • #71 Scheduling Dinner in Advance

    We talk to Andrés, from Argentina, who has spent half of his time in normal Sweden and half of his time in pandemic Sweden. We also talk work/life balance, basketball […]

  • #70 You Must Have Vitamin D

    We discuss the dark month of November, the sjuarmade ljusstaken and Black Friday. Also, Diego discovers that grits are not a Thanksgiving food.

  • #67 Coat Strategy

    Mark, from Minneapolis, puts a spotlight on Vreta kloster, denying his involvement with thousand year old skeletons found there. We also ask, “Really, what’s up with Swedish pizza?”