The Swexan Podcast

It was planned to have a guest this week but schedules didn't work out the way we wanted so this is a little improvised episode. How about some Super Bowl, Olympic Games and a story about what someone called me this week that made my day! You better listen to find out about that! Do you want to be a guest on the show? Send us an email to podcast@swexan.net or a PM to any of our social media channels! We would love to have you!!!

American author Florence Wetzel fell in love with Sweden and Scandinavia from the books by Stieg Larsson. She has learned Swedish and has now published her new book Annikas Förråd (Annikas Storage Space) in Swedish and then translated into English! We talk about her view of Sweden, Swedes, Swedish habits and the language. What is Lagom? And what is a Shoehorn? Food, traditions and all fun stuff! Check out our website www.swexan.net for links to where you can find Florence's books and publications

An icestorm is approaching Texas! Are we prepared? What was the cultural shock for me when I moved here? Closing schools, bad drivers and all kind of weather stuff in this weeks episode!  Do you want to be a guest on the show? Send us an email to podcast@swexan.net or a PM to any of our social media channels! We would love to have you!!! WEBSITE: www.swexan.net INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/swexanpodcast FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/swexanpodcast

Our Guest Nomi Gerber is Swedish American who have lived both in Sweden, Spain and Israel and now resides in California since 5 years. We talk about so many things and she also brings in her bearded dragon Mr. Worf! That's a first on this podcast!  Do you want to be a guest on the show? Send us an email to podcast@swexan.net or a PM to any of our social media channels! We would love to have you!!!   WEBSITE: www.swexan.net INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/swexanpodcast FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/swexanpodcast

Welcome to our guest Frida Perillo! She tells us how Thai Boxing led her to the states and how it was to be pregnant in another country... in the middle of a pandemic! This and a lot more! This episode is also available on YouTube!  Do you want to be our guest on the show? Let us know. Email us on podcast@swexan.net or contact us on social media!   Visit us on our social media platforms:   WEBSITE: www.swexan.net INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/swexanpodcast FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/swexanpodcast

I woke up to a water leak in my house on Monday morning. Was this going to be the huge project with foundation repairs that we expected? And how do I prepare for the 5K on Saturday? Will I be able to make it? We also look back a year, last Saturday was the one year anniversary of the release of my first cover song Single City. Have you heard it? If you want to see the video, check out our website! We are looking for guests to the show! Do you have any connection to Sweden or have you lived abroad? Let us know your story! Send us an email to podcast@swexan.net if you would like to be our guest! We'd love to have you and hear your story! Visit us on our social media platforms: WEBSITE: www.swexan.net INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/swexanpodcast FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/swexanpodcast

What in the world, did Texas become Alaska? How much was the temperature drop? Are Texas ready for another winter really? And a covid update, how much do we see it here?  Do you want to be our guest on the show? Let us know. Email us on podcast@swexan.net or contact us on social media! Visit us on our social media platforms: WEBSITE: www.swexan.net INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/swexanpodcast FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/swexanpodcast

What happened in 2021? What are your resolutions or goals for 2022? I will tell you mine and if you let us know what yours are, we may be able to help you reach them! Visit us on our social media platforms: WEBSITE: www.swexan.net INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/swexanpodcast FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/swexanpodcast

A little shorter episode but it is Christmas. I tell you about how my family celebrated Christmas when I grew up. 

Personally, this is the tradition I miss the most from Sweden. It involves music, choir, light, and smiles. December 13th, when we celebrate Saint Lucia, the procession of light and warmth

Life as a dog owner is not really easy all days. Twix has scared me a couple of times this last week and once we ended up at the vet's office. Yepp, listen and you will find out more.  Visit us on our social media platforms: WEBSITE: www.swexan.net INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/swexanpodcast FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/swexanpodcast

Have you heard about the Goat in Gävle? The 2021 version of this tradition is now up and the question is, will it last the entire season? How was my Thanksgiving, Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, Cyber Monday and Giving Tuesday? How broke are we now?!? Listen and you'll hear! Visit us on our social media platforms: WEBSITE: www.swexan.net INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/swexanpodcast FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/swexanpodcast

Thanksgiving is not a thing in Sweden? What about all food? Why this hysteria with pumpkin flavors? What do they have instead? How do I celebrate Thanksgiving this year? All that and a lot more in this week's episode! Visit us on our social media platforms: WEBSITE: www.swexan.net INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/swexanpodcast FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/swexanpodcast

As you probably know, I work EMS as my daily job. On Wednesday we lost a coworker and another got severely injured in a traffic accident. This is my story of the event on Wednesday night and yesterday. It is all my opinions, I don't speak for UT Health EMS, UT Health or Ardent.  Visit us on our social media platforms: WEBSITE: www.swexan.net INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/swexanpodcast FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/swexanpodcast

Today is my 13th anniversary here in Texas. So I tell my story about why and how we came here. The planning, the paperwork, the trip, the drama. Hopefully many of your questions will be answered... Visit us on our social media platforms: WEBSITE: www.swexan.net INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/swexanpodcast FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/swexanpodcast

Happy Veterans Day and thank you for your service to all Veterans out there! What's the difference between Veterans Day and Memorial Day and does Sweden celebrate it today or at any other time? Find out.. It took me 14 years to see a red hot dog in the US... what the heck? This and a lot more...  Visit us on our social media platforms: WEBSITE: www.swexan.net INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/swexanpodcast FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/swexanpodcast

Time is ticking really fast. Today is 50 days until Christmas! Is it allowed to take out the decorations? When is it "legal" to put the decorations up? Also telling the story of what happened to me in Brookshires earlier this week that made me feel so awkward and Swedish. And an incident that made me turn into a "Karen of the neighborhood" and what would have happened if that was in Sweden.  Visit us on our social media platforms: WEBSITE: www.swexan.net INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/swexanpodcast FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/swexanpodcast

What does Swedes do for Halloween? Decorations, Trick or Treat, Parties? Nothing? And what is All Saint's Day in Sweden? Don't forget to answer the question on Spotify, what do you eat for Halloween? Follow us on social media and our website for more fun contents! Website: www.swexan.net Facebook: www.facebook.com/swexanpodcast Instagram: www.instagram.com/swexanpodcast

Crimes in Norway and Sweden are making the headlines. What is going on? And why do I feel safer in Texas as a single unarmed woman than in Sweden?

A Roadtrip with two dogs, what could go wrong? Nothing if you're well prepared... until you get home and hear the weather warnings. And then I got jabbed. Last covid shot. And... you get to listen to The Rose that will hit the stores tomorrow! Just because you are a listener!  Don't forget to check out our social media accounts and our website www.swexan.net!