48 episodes
Sam and Caleb: Gone North Sam and Caleb
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- Society & Culture
Two expats, one American and one British, casually discuss topics relevant to those who have or will move internationally, with a focus on living in Norway. Occasional guests join to add perspective and topic specific expertise.
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47 - The Loppemarked
Episode 47. A chat about loppemarkeder, or flea markets, in Norway. Looking to donate some things and/or pick up a few things? Fall and Spring are loppemarked seasons here in Norway. We also talk about expat meet ups, tax season, and RC Cola.
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46 - Guest Matt Thomas
Episode 46. Matt Thomas is from New Jersey and moved to Oslo via Philadelphia in 2009. Matt is brewer extraordinaire at Beer Flag Bryggeri. Double tap on this one as we focus a blend of both expat life and craft beer topics.
Topics: AiO Thirsty Thursdays, home brewing, alcohol laws, Scotland, ice hockey, Florida man -
45 - Guest Marco Di Zinno
Episode 45. Marco Di Zinno, an Italian from Milan, joins us on the podcast. Marco first experienced life in Norway while on a work assignment here in 2020. He moved to Norway permanently a few months later. We chat about the why, when, and how's of all that.
Topics: Museum display cases, Tower of London, career shifts, work-life balance, fishing, language -
44 - Guests Dimitri Yogaratnam & Tony Sailer
Episode 44. We talk with two Americans who work at Oslo Brewing Company, Dimitri and Tony. Dimitri moved from Rhode Island to Norway in 2009. Tony, a three-peat guest on the podcast (episodes 11, 34), moved from Colorado to Norway in 2018. We catch up on all things beer, fatherhood, and local scenes.
Topics: Pappaperm, The Nighthawk, contract brewing, cream ales, labels, hard seltzers -
43 - Guest Camilla Stormo
Episode 43. A Norwegian friend, Camilla Stormo, joins us for a chat. Camilla grew up in Lørenskog and studied in Lancaster, UK as well as London. She shares some insights for studying in the UK, her experience with the culture there, and how she transitioned her degree into a career in Norway.
Topics: Across the Pond, lånekassen, UCAS, The Roses Tournament, darts, Pimm's, Sam's favorite UK food chain -
42 - Where to Find the Food
Episode 42. This time we talk about grocery shopping in Norway. The choices, the stores, a bit about Sunday hours, delivery services, and where to find some American and British grocery spots.
Sam shares how to make a yorkshire pudding. We also talk a bit about Tenerife and one of it's local brews.