It's a special day for episode 80 ... we have a birthday in the house! Rodney recounts his birthday hijinks including battling a winter squall to get some bbq ribs. Then, Sean tries to figure out what he has been hearing in pre-school and on the street in another edition of Say What . Later, it's Rodney's turn in the hot seat for Quiz Time while Sean tries to stump him with sometimes controversial (sort of) questions. As mentioned in the episode: Fem Små Hus (restaurant): Website At Six rooftop ...
Nov 23, 2020•31 min•Ep. 80
Here he comes... Ambassador Rodney!! Or, at least he plays one on TV, or he stayed at a Holiday Inn last night. Rodney recounts his experience of appearing on the Swedish TV show DIPS. We also get some mustache and beard updates for Movember, and we take a listener question about a "Swine Apple." Plus, we debate the versatility of natural v.s artificial Christmas trees. Rodney appears at 11m55s in S2E1 of Dips on SVT. Link Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Nov 16, 2020•30 min•Ep. 79
It's Father's Day in Sweden! The guys talk about how they spent the day, and they also introduce their Movember campaign . Rodney is growing out a mustache (and Sean is going full beard) to raise awareness and money to support men's health medical research. Plus, apparently a meteor (or meteorite?) exploded over Stockholm... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Nov 09, 2020•29 min•Ep. 78
The 2 guys are joined by comedian Brian Jordan this week. Originally from South Florida and Georgia, he’s been in Sweden longer than he likes to admit. He gives the guys the inside scoop on how he got into comedy (hint: he didn’t start in the U.S.), what to do while in Malmö, his go-to meal when he goes back home and even how to get into stand-up comedy. You can check Brian out here: It’s Not Like You podcast - Spotify Banned Comedy Club - Facebook Facebook: Brian K Jordan Twitter: @bjordan22 In...
Nov 02, 2020•34 min•Ep. 77
Halloween is here! All week long… whenever you least expect it. The guys review their preparations and their own Trick-or-Treat strategies. Plus, it’s pumpkin-mania in Sweden, but the guys are already preparing for the best instant sides for the holiday table. Also, Rodney is teaching his daughter how to drive in multiple languages while Patrick Risotto blows up our phones with messages from Sunny Italy. It’s a packed episode this week! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information...
Oct 26, 2020•32 min•Ep. 76
It’s the last week of daylight savings time in Sweden, and Sean is freaking out about the incoming darkness and winter. He and Rodney run down their winter checklist to talk about all of the things they are avoiding. Then, it’s game time! This week’s edition features word association. Pie to the People Sthlm on Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Oct 19, 2020•31 min•Ep. 75
Rodney treats us to some poetry to celebrate the “Swedish Mirage.” Don’t let the warm weather distract you though, the cold weather is ominously approaching. Then, Rodney recounts the adventure of buying reading glasses in Stockholm. Plus, there’s a new update on the search for the new Skoda. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 12, 2020•29 min•Ep. 74
It's quiz time! Rodney challenges Sean to a round of fill in the blank, which covers some of the things he misses from back home the most and things he didn't know about Sweden. Plus, Rodney makes a shoutout and gives a brief oral history on Spam. Finally, happy Cinnamon Bun Day everyone! For a more in depth look at Spam: https://bit.ly/3ixRncq Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Oct 05, 2020•30 min•Ep. 73
Rodney heads up North (way North) to find a replacement for his beloved Skoda. He takes in the sights and the local fast food options. The guys discuss what it's like to buy a used car in Sweden, and Rodney recounts the tales of his old hooptie that couldn't back up. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 28, 2020•31 min•Ep. 72
Höst, Fall, Autumn. Whatever you call the season, it’s arrived in Stockholm. The guys try to figure out some traditional Swedish ways to celebrate, while Rodney tries to avoid it entirely. And, as the nights draw in, the 2 guys talk about some of the best options for streaming right now. EXTRA: check the Pre-pod video on our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/35Wf5fz Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Sep 22, 2020•30 min•Ep. 71
Sean receives a mysterious hand written message in his mailbox. Plus, more news from the live grocery shopping front, and Sean's new couch has arrived! Find out how he put an IKEA sofa together by himself with a toddler running around the house. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 14, 2020•28 min•Ep. 70
The guys are joined by the great Edward of The Early Birds, a Stockholm-based start-up that helps businesses improve their e-commerce. He talks about his world-spanning journey to Stockholm, how he got involved in the start-up, how 2-day shipping will succeed in the city and even his best under-the-radar hot spots around town. Amazon is coming to Sweden people! And it's real this time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 07, 2020•34 min•Ep. 69
Sean takes a trip to ICA. It seemed like a normal trip to the grocery, but turned out to be a journey to an alternate dimension. But on the bright side.... they have bagels in Stockholm! Also, the summer heat is gone, and Rodney is jumping too far ahead in the calendar. Plus, carrot cake counts as a vegetable, right? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 31, 2020•30 min•Ep. 68
The guys are soaking up the last rays of Swedish summer. And apparently this was the weekend to party. Rodney and Sean talk about their suddenly wild neighbors, tips for enjoying the rest of August, new neighborhood discoveries and new high schools (or gymnasiums….?). Plus, would you buy a sofa from Blocket? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 24, 2020•34 min•Ep. 67
The guys are joined in studio by Jim Farula - owner of Jimmy's Downtown Deli. He's been here for 30 years and takes us on a trip through playing Russian rock clubs with ex-KGB bouncers, meeting his ex-wife on an airplane, talking himself into becoming a catering chef and how the came up with LSD chicken and waffles. And he mentions something about Hornsgatan 149.... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 17, 2020•39 min•Ep. 66
This week, Sean recaps some of his latest adventures with a few tips to escape Stockholm - even if you only have a weekend to do so. Plus, the guys try to figure out advanced Swedish vowel usage and some classic idioms and phrases that just don't make sense when translated. Hold onto your thumbs... it's episode 65! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 10, 2020•33 min•Ep. 65
The guys are back in the studio, but not for long. Sean is hitting up the beaches - even if he can barely pronounce them. Also, Rodney plans a perilous expedition to Mount Saint Ikea. PS... it's Swedish crayfish season!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 03, 2020•30 min•Ep. 64
Rodney has a revelation over "a lost shaker of salt". Plus, people who don't like fruit, broken dryers with missing handymen, missing birthdays, missing stripes and a run for the presidency. 2 Guys, 3 Crowns, 2020! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 27, 2020•29 min•Ep. 63
Summer is back! Well, for a couple of days at least. The guys discuss what they've been doing around town to soak up the summer sun, our favorite blockbuster movies available at the home cinema, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 20, 2020•31 min•Ep. 62
Rodney's back from 2 weeks on the road. Well... 99.9% of him is back. RIP goatee. He recaps some of the trip highlights with Sean, plus the joys of using a rusty old bike as your primary means of transport. Episode 61 is here already! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 13, 2020•27 min•Ep. 61
If you missed our recent 4th of July LIVE stream on Facebook, here is the audio track. Thank you to the American Club of Sweden for the invitation. If you'd like to check out a replay of the original video, it's available on our Facebook page @2guys3crowns The recipes we mentioned are also available on Instagram and Facebook. You can find Rodney's 4th of July and Country playlists by searching for "svenskahuna" on Spotify. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jul 08, 2020•30 min•Ep. 60
Mark your calendars for our 4th of July Extravaganza! In partnership with the American Club of Sweden, we will be live streaming the episode on Facebook. Get our go-to ingredients for the perfect 4th of July festival, and ask us questions live on the stream. Plus, listeners who submit their questions ahead of time via our Facebook and Instagram profiles have the chance to receive the official 2 Guys 3 Crowns baseball cap! See you Saturday! RSVP here - https://www.facebook.com/events/196498884939...
Jun 29, 2020•3 min
It's finally here: Midsommar! Rodney and Sean gather round their own socially distanced maypoles, sing songs about frogs, drink snaps and share their exploits on what has been an incredibly sunny weekend. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 22, 2020•27 min•Ep. 59
Sean emerges from a trip to the Swedish woods. He recounts the tale of his journey to the North purely by public transport with baby in tow. Then, the guys discuss the perils of trying to get a driver's license in Sweden. Plus, have you seen the weather outside?!? Summer is here!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 15, 2020•31 min•Ep. 58
It's Swedish National Day! But what, exactly does that mean? Is it a flag day, an independence day, a random holiday so you don't have to work? Nope. It's a BBQ day! The guys share some go-to recipes and their thoughts on what BBQ weather is. Hint: it's been BBQ weather for at least a month. Plus, Sean is looking for a hidden-gem getaway in Sweden to take advantage of our new domestic travel freedom. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jun 08, 2020•30 min•Ep. 57
It's back to normal this week with just two guys in the studio. They recap the great guests they've had over the last couple weeks. Plus, they answer some listener questions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 01, 2020•32 min•Ep. 56
The guys are joined this week by Danielle and Ben from Swedish For Professionals - an organization dedicated to teaching professionals, well, Swedish. They stop by to talk about their own expat stories, what's important for expats to learn beyond just the language and more. Don't forget to check out their websites and app: Swedish for Professionals - http://swedishforprofessionals.com/for-learners/ The En or Ett App - http://swedishforprofessionals.com/enorett/ Studio Swedish - https://www.studi...
May 25, 2020•35 min•Ep. 55
The guys are joined by Karin Rosenquist-Schager, founder and designer at Love STHLM. Currently based in Chicago, but originally from Stockholm, she gives the guys the inside scoop on what she misses from back home, what it's like to live the US in the time of Corona, and how she is trying to move back to Sweden in the middle of a pandemic. To see Karin's creations, visit the Love STHLM website at https://www.lovesthlm.com and Instagram @love.sthlm Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more ...
May 18, 2020•32 min•Ep. 54
This week, the guys sit down with Larry - owner of "Larrys Corner" coffee shop in Stockholm. An OG expat, Larry has been here for 40 (!) years. He relives the 'good ole days' and talks about his history as a Swedish librarian, pancakes, his love of obscure film and much more. Visit the Larrys Corner Facebook page for location and events: https://bit.ly/3botWyx Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 11, 2020•33 min•Ep. 53
The definitive podcast about what it's really like to live in Stockholm, Sweden. Told from the perspective of 2 American expats (one who is half Swedish), you'll get to know the amazing, the bizarre and best kept secrets of the capital of Scandinavia. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 05, 2020•57 sec
