Take Your Shoes Off, the Podcast

Bob Becker, Mikael Byhlin, Kelly Swaine
  • 5.0 (8)
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Take Your Shoes Off, the Podcast

Take Your Shoes Off is a podcast exploring the experiences of expats living and thriving - or at the very least getting by - in Sweden. Americans Bob and Kelly and Swedish Micke engage in meaningless banter while discussing the challenges and joys of starting anew in Sweden. Each week, they invite guests to share their unique stories, navigating cultural differences, personal growth, and the question of whether they’ll stay in their new home. Tune in for insightful conversations, laughter, and the more than occasional reminder to leave your shoes at the door! Take a look inside the studio and follow along on Instagram. Subscribe, rate and review our podcast on Spotify or Apple podcasts. Theme music provided by Fredrik Rabe. Take your shoes off is created and hosted by friends Bob Becker, Mikael Byhlin and Kelly Swaine. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episodes

  1. Episode 4: Going bananas with Jim Legates

    2 DAYS AGO

    Episode 4: Going bananas with Jim Legates

    BananaGate, politics, superficial niceties and avoiding eye contact with strangers…this and more in the latest episode. Links in our profile. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    46 min
  2. Episode 3: From ABBA to Gnats with Dodi Axelson

    DEC 5

    Episode 3: From ABBA to Gnats with Dodi Axelson

    In 1994, Dodi showed up in Linköping as a college student eager to learn the language and absorb the culture. Thirty years later, she's teaching a few podcasters about the history of Swedish dans band and sharing bold views on the ritual of fika in the workplace. Listen in to hear Dodi's reflections about life as an expat both back then and now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    48 min
  3. Episode 2: Dissertations for babies and endorsements for Sweden with B Keesson

    NOV 28

    Episode 2: Dissertations for babies and endorsements for Sweden with B Keesson

    In this episode, B Keesson shares her journey of moving, adapting, and finally finding a place to call home. As an expat who's experienced the highs and lows of relocation, B reflects on the life choices that led her to settle in the forests of Sweden. From having a baby to discovering a culture that truly aligns with her values, B walks us through the unexpected twists - like choosing a Swedish multinational over an NGO career, falling in love with a Swedish-American (or is it American-Swedish?) partner, and even developing a surprising affinity for local delicacies. If you're an expat navigating your own journey, this episode is full of insights and relatable moments about the challenge of finding belonging in a new country. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    52 min
  4. Episode 1: Two Americans and a Swede walk into a pod

    NOV 21

    Episode 1: Two Americans and a Swede walk into a pod

    So how did two Americans and a Swede end up with a podcast? Sweden attracts so many people from around the world with unique backgrounds, ambitions, and values. In this first episode, Bob, Micke, and Kelly dive into the wild world of podcasting, share a bit about their own backgrounds, and have some laughs about quirky cultural differences. In a time when things can feel uncertain, we’re here to bring a fresh, curious mindset to exploring different cultures, lifestyles, and points of view. We’re just warming up, so take your shoes off, grab a fika and settle in to hear stories about real people making the most out of life abroad. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    31 min

  5. TRAILER

    Trailer

    Launch trailer for "Take Your Shoes Off, the Podcast" on life abroad in Sweden. Launches November 21. Subscribe here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    2 min

Trailer

Ratings & Reviews

5
out of 5
8 Ratings

About

Take Your Shoes Off is a podcast exploring the experiences of expats living and thriving - or at the very least getting by - in Sweden. Americans Bob and Kelly and Swedish Micke engage in meaningless banter while discussing the challenges and joys of starting anew in Sweden. Each week, they invite guests to share their unique stories, navigating cultural differences, personal growth, and the question of whether they’ll stay in their new home. Tune in for insightful conversations, laughter, and the more than occasional reminder to leave your shoes at the door! Take a look inside the studio and follow along on Instagram. Subscribe, rate and review our podcast on Spotify or Apple podcasts. Theme music provided by Fredrik Rabe. Take your shoes off is created and hosted by friends Bob Becker, Mikael Byhlin and Kelly Swaine. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Information

  • Creator
    Bob Becker, Mikael Byhlin, Kelly Swaine
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    5
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Mikael Byhlin, Robert Becker, Kelly Swaine
  • Show Website
    Take Your Shoes Off, the Podcast

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