"There's no such thing as bad weather, only bad clothing." Is there a more Swedish thing to say than that? Susan Szatmary joins Colm and Dodi to talk about trendy Swedes and what they wear.

"There's no such thing as bad weather, only bad clothing." Is there a more Swedish thing to say than that? Susan Szatmary joins Colm and Dodi to talk about trendy Swedes and what they wear.

Play it safe! Weird 8 is on fashion according to Swedes 

'tis always the season to do something that is handed down from one generation to the next.  Ours is not to reason why...we just do things that are meaningful. Emma Randecker from the Swedish Institute joins Colm and Dodi to talk about what's Swedish, and then we tour the world for strange traditions.

'tis always the season to do something that is handed down from one generation to the next.  Ours is not to reason why...we just do things that are meaningful. Emma Randecker from the Swedish Institute joins Colm and Dodi to talk about what's Swedish, and then we tour the world for strange traditions.

Weird 7 - on Tradition

Easy to say in the summer, but even in winter, Swedes are passionate about being in the Great Outdoors.  Colm and Dodi meet up with Lars Lundström, General Secretary of Friluftsfrämjandet (the Swedish Outdoor Association.) . Though we confess: our studio was indoors.

Easy to say in the summer, but even in winter, Swedes are passionate about being in the Great Outdoors.  Colm and Dodi meet up with Lars Lundström, General Secretary of Friluftsfrämjandet (the Swedish Outdoor Association.) . Though we confess: our studio was indoors.

Weird 6 - Get Out!  Outdoors, that is.

Colm and Dodi meet Olle Broström, a chef with the Swedish Junior Culinary Team.  We dispute whether vegetables are the next big Nordic food trend!

Colm and Dodi meet Olle Broström, a chef with the Swedish Junior Culinary Team.  We dispute whether vegetables are the next big Nordic food trend!

Weird 5 - Hungry? Eat Swedish!

It's more than a word or an idea... "lagom" is a way of life.  Colm and Dodi talk to Lola Akinmade Åkerström, author of the book that spells out how it works.  She's not your typical Swede, however.

It's more than a word or an idea... "lagom" is a way of life.  Colm and Dodi talk to Lola Akinmade Åkerström, author of the book that spells out how it works.  She's not your typical Swede, however.

Weird 4 - Lagom

What kind of humor could be classified as "Swedish" humor?  We ask an ex-pat, of course!  Dodi and Colm speak to amateur comedian Brian O'Grady.

What kind of humor could be classified as "Swedish" humor?  We ask an ex-pat, of course!  Dodi and Colm speak to amateur comedian Brian O'Grady.

Weird 3 - is it funny?

The perception of Sweden is of such interest to Swedes, that they have a department focused on it. From immigration to food to innovative start-ups, Dodi and Colm get the scoop from Henrik at the Swedish Institute. 

The perception of Sweden is of such interest to Swedes, that they have a department focused on it. From immigration to food to innovative start-ups, Dodi and Colm get the scoop from Henrik at the Swedish Institute.

Weird 2 - asking what the world thinks of Sweden

Sweden.  A country of about 10 million people and just as many legends.  In this podcast, ex-pats Dodi Axelson and Colm O'Callaghan find truth in clichés...or do they?  Special guest James Savage, co-Founder and Publisher of The Local.

Sweden.  A country of about 10 million people and just as many legends.  In this podcast, ex-pats Dodi Axelson and Colm O'Callaghan find truth in clichés...or do they?  Special guest James Savage, co-Founder and Publisher of The Local.

Weird About Sweden

I’m from the USA but part of my family came from Sweden around 1900. I enjoyed learning more about the culture and would really love it if more podcasts were produced. I’m actually surprised how many things my family does that were likely passed down from my Swedish ancestors. 

What happened? They advertised a Politics episode that apparently never came out. Did they say something that offended the government and were forced to quit? Please reboot and produce more episodes. Thank you!

Enjoyed learning more about Sweden

Weird About Sweden Podcast

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