The 2 Guys are reunited once again for a special 4 year PODIVERSARY! Sean and Rodney get back behind the mics to talk about all of the latest developments in their lives since the last episode. We've got pallets of Spam, shortages of syrup, U.S. prices inflating to Stockholm levels, seasonal semlor and of course some weather talk. Join us! Please leave us a review if you haven't done so already. It helps other listeners to find our podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informa...
Feb 27, 2023•39 min•Ep. 167
It was a beautiful ride while it lasted. We love the support of all of our fans, but after the 2 Guys were separated by an ocean, it just doesn't feel quite the same. We're taking the opportunity to explore new journeys. Don't worry though, Sean and Rodney will stay in touch and trade crazy dollar store and grocery store shots. Thank you all who tuned it, you're just as part of the show as us. But for now, these are 2 Guys signing off. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Oct 26, 2022•31 min•Ep. 166
It's official, Sean made it to sunny Miami. The 3-oh-5. The Magic City. The Capital of Latin America (so close to the US). He tells Rodney all about the moving experience, including the trip over, getting an amazing new (used) car, and adjusting to life stateside. Find out what it feels like to be a stranger in your own land. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 20, 2022•47 min•Ep. 165
It's finally time for Sean to pack up and head back home to Miami, Florida. It's been a wild 5 years, but even good things must come to an end. Sean gives updates on packing, and some of the trades he has made to get rid of his stuff before moving. Plus, the two guys recount the raucous time they had at the American Club's Third Thursday event. It was real, and it was fantastic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 20, 2022•37 min•Ep. 164
Sean opens the show with a couple of announcements that Dylan has requested to be aired. Then, he recaps his work retreat to Barcelona. Plus, Rodney heads to the barracks, and he experiences incredible highs (a very special avocado) and some lows (the latest Thor movie). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 14, 2022•34 min•Ep. 163
Rodney finally has his Swedish passport!! (Woohoo!) He gives Sean the lowdown on what it’s like and how he confronts doorways now that he is officially Swedish. Also, Sean recaps a weekend getaway to Croatia, complete with crystal clear waters and amazing people. Plus, Sean describes what it’s like to travel internationally with a newly (mostly) potty trained toddler. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 07, 2022•36 min•Ep. 162
Sean starts of the show with the latest details of selling his home, how it's done and what comes next. Meanwhile, Rodney keeps losing stuff that goes on his head. At least he finally (finally!) got his official Swedish passport, though. Also, the latest movie picks and Rodney's favorite kebab. What is a kebab anyway? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 30, 2022•35 min•Ep. 161
Sean and Rodney finally meet up in Nynäs for an epic Hawaiian spread of BBQ. Spoiler alert, it was delicious. Rodney starts the show, though, with updates on his recent viewing habits including someone with a certain need . A need for speed. Plus, Sean gives some updates on house selling, while Rodney recaps the Stockholm 5 walking challenge. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 24, 2022•30 min•Ep. 160
Rodney has a special Hoppapalooza 2022 pre-event interview with Jeffrey Scott Brown , past guest (ep 123), owner of South Plains Brewing Co and the man behind Hoppapalooza . Scheduled for Saturday, August 27th, 2022 in Beijer's Park, Malmö, this is the post COVID return of this popular craft beer event. Rodney and Jeffrey discuss a brief history of the event, what to expect this year and also some interesting background on non-alcoholic brewing and upcoming South Plains Brewing Co holiday releas...
Aug 21, 2022•17 min
Sean has busted out of his closet, but it’s not for the reason you might expect. We’ve got a big announcement, so strap in! Plus, Rodney and Lena continue to tackle their "Stockholm 5" walks, the latest was 10,8km around Södermalm. They highly recommend experiencing Stockholm on foot regardless if you're visiting or a resident, amazing! SPECIAL REQUEST: If you haven't posted a review for 2 Guys yet, PLEASE take a few minutes to do it. You can even post anonymously: https://www.2guys3crowns.se/re...
Aug 16, 2022•30 min•Ep. 159
After some technical errors to start the show (or not start it), the guys celebrate the official weekend and start of Swedish crawfish (crayfish?) season, kräftsäsongen . Then, the guys try to tackle a follower question for “The YouTube.” Plus Sean recounts a harrowing story of how he recently got scammed while trying to sell something on Blocket, Sweden's popular online marketplace. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Aug 09, 2022•34 min•Ep. 158
It’s time for a good old-fashioned food fight, and we’ve brought company. The guys are joined this week by Kimberly Sorce , an American expat and YouTube / TikTok star based in Malmö. She tells the story of her journey to Sweden, what she misses from back home, some must-see spots in Malmö as well as her favorite Swedish foods. She even tries to convince Sean of the virtues of kebab pizza and chicken-banana-curry pizza. Spoiler alert: it doesn’t work. Check out Kimberly on the following platform...
Aug 02, 2022•35 min•Ep. 157
The boys are back! Rodney and Sean get back behind the mics after some much needed summer vacationing. They recap some of the latest goings on, including trips to The Lodge Resort and its Hawaiian themed Honulele Spa in Skåne and the famed Yasuragi Spa Hotel in Nacka. Apparently, Rodney is secretly almost family there. Plus, Sean experiences a Brazilian invasion (of in-laws). As mentioned in the episode: Yasuragi Spa Hotel website The Lodge (Honulele Spa) website Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/p...
Jul 26, 2022•31 min•Ep. 156
Summer has officially arrived in Sweden this week - just in time for the Midsommar festivities. In fact, the whole of Sweden is experiencing record temperatures. The guys talk about how they are taking advantage of the unseasonably warm weather along with how they celebrated the holiday weekend. Then, to close out the show, Rodney pulls a disappearing act. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 27, 2022•21 min•Ep. 155
Dylan pulls a fast one on Sean to get the show to a soapy start. Then Sean recounts his experiences from the Swedish kids birthday circuit. Meanwhile, Rodney has been able to track down some KFC in between his mom saying hello to every stranger. Plus, he is starting to prepare for his transition into being an empty nester. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 20, 2022•31 min•Ep. 154
Concert season is finally back in full force! Sean recounts some of his latest highlights including Weezer opening for Green Day at Tele2 Arena, along with the best of Gröna Lund. Then, Rodney brings quite the slate of topics including his Arlanda airport adventure, exploits with his mom around Nynäshamn and a very unsolicited solicitation from a solicitor. YouTube BONUS: Don't miss this week's After Hours video clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e4m_OW5w8dA If you enjoy 2 Guys 3 Crowns, PLEA...
Jun 13, 2022•29 min•Ep. 153
It's Sweden National Day again, but this time it's Rodney's first National Day as a Swedish citizen! He opens the show with a special song, and then also offers his take on #Swedengate. Plus, Sean makes a stunning discovery right in the middle of the episode. Quick! Grab a power cable! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 07, 2022•30 min•Ep. 152
The 2 guys celebrate Swedish Mother's Day (Morsdag) - which confuses Sean, since we just had Mother's Day in America a couple weeks ago. Rodney tries to set him straight and goes over some of the lovely celebrations of the day. After a brief grocery store discussion about Egyptian potatoes and micro melons, they recap the lovely bits of Sean's trip and late night return from Greece. Full video episodes are available on our YouTube channel here ! FOLLOW US on Instagram for frequent updates! Insta...
May 30, 2022•31 min•Ep. 151
Sean is in Kos, Greece with his family and fills us in on cruisin' through Arlanda airport, weird travel conditions, and what's on the hotel menu. Between the cat fights, iffy wifi and thirsty mosquitoes, this weeks episode is a quickie. By the way, does anyone know if there are mosquitos in Canada? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 23, 2022•22 min•Ep. 150
It's a full house again this week as the guys are joined by Erik "the Viking" Östergren! He's an archaeologist and expert guide at Stockholm's very own Viking Museum. And boy, does he know his stuff! He drops a whole heap of knowledge on the guys about everything from rune stones and the famous Birka viking village to how real vikings are portrayed in TV and movies. You're definitely going to learn a thing or two from the episode. Skål! Show links Eric's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lars...
May 17, 2022•42 min•Ep. 149
The guys are joined in the studio this week by Jon Strand, a cast member of the latest season of Allt för Sverige . He talks about his experiences on the show and what it was like to really get to know his Swedish heritage. He also gives some behind-the-scenes juice, including an off camera skinny dip. Links: Allt För Sverige - "Lucky Ones" music video Website YouTube Channel Instagram Facebook Twitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
May 09, 2022•41 min•Ep. 148
It's official... Rodney is safely back in Sweden. Of course, he still isn't sure what time or day it is. He recaps a surprisingly uneventful journey back home. Then talks about his unconventional Valborg celebration, which includes an excursion to a baseball game, questionable hot dogs and even stranger nachos. Also, Sean catches Rodney up on the state of the Cherry trees and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 02, 2022•35 min•Ep. 147
Straight outta San Fran... Rodney checks in with Sean on the latest in his saga to find documentation allowing his return to Sweden. It involves hiking all over San Francisco, or at least, it felt like all of San Francisco. Those hills really pack a wallop. Plus, Rodney gives us a dose of what it's like to walk through Chinatown in a sea of Pork Bun aromas while hungry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 25, 2022•34 min•Ep. 146
Well, that was… unexpected? Rodney gives Sean all the details of his wild journey through customs as he flew back to San Francisco. You’re going to want to hear this one. And the story isn’t even over yet! Plus, Sean gives Rodney some updates of his Easter excursion down to the giant Swedish zoo Kolmåren. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 20, 2022•30 min•Ep. 145
If you're going to San Francisco, be sure to wear some flowers in your hair. And... you can see Rodney while you're there! That's right. Rodney is headed back to the Bay Area. Well, he is trying to anyway. He updates Sean on the latest perils and pitfalls of trying to document yourself, test yourself and check yourself into a flight in the post-Corona world. It's all worth it though - especially for that King Arthur Supreme Pizza upon arrival. Also, Sean lets Rodney in on his son's new pastimes....
Apr 12, 2022•32 min•Ep. 144
Rodney catches up with comedian Al Pitcher who launches his My Happy Place Tour 2022 April 14th in Linköping. They talk preparation, expectations and hitting the stage again after COVID. Good fun. You can see the tour schedule and purchase tickets at https://www.alpitcher.com Follow Al on Instagram , Facebook and Twitter . Don't miss our past episode 92 with Al Pitcher (March 2021) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Apr 08, 2022•13 min
The guys are joined this week by YouTube extraordinaire Meagan Nouis ! She’s not just any YouTuber, though. She’s got the hottest of takes on American Song Contest, she was on the Bachelor Sweden in (wait for it) South Africa and she’s even been deported back to the US by Migrationsverket. But that won’t stop her. She’s hard at work finding another way back to live in Sweden — and she tells the guys all about it in this week’s episode. Meagan Nouis on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCS...
Apr 04, 2022•34 min•Ep. 143
The guys are flying alone again this week, but that doesn’t slow them down. First, they pay tribute to the late Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins. Then, they discuss an American music-themed TV show, Netflix series Pachinko and their Oscars picks. To close out this week’s episode, Sean get’s up on his soap box to take down PostNord...again! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 29, 2022•41 min•Ep. 142
The guys are joined this week by Eric Payne. He’s a fairly fresh arrival (April 2021) and YouTube extraordinaire. Back in the States, he was a reporter for CBS and even reported from the White House. Wow! He talks about his journey to Stockholm and how he is finding things so far. You can check out his amazing YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/c/ErickPayneYT/about Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Mar 22, 2022•40 min•Ep. 141
It’s that time of year again… Sweden (and the rest of the nations it will compete against) has selected its entrant into the Eurovision 2022 contest. It’s Melodifestivalen winner Cornelia Jakobs! Sean wonders about the possibility for corruption in the competition and why Swedes think these artists are potentially the best in the country (sorry). He also witnesses the most Swedish thing ever: people skiing without shirts. Then, Rodney almost gets maced when walking to work, and the guys ask “Wha...
Mar 14, 2022•33 min•Ep. 140
