6 episodes

The Made in Sweden podcast is the true story behind the novel The Father by Anton Svensson. This is an unforgettable, thrilling real-life story of how three brothers grew up to become Sweden’s most wanted criminals, as told by fourth brother Stefan Thunberg and crime journalist-turned-author Anders Roslund. There are 6 episodes released every Friday for 6 weeks. The Father is available to buy from iTunes as an ebook and digital audiobook. The hardback is available from all good bookstores. For details, go to www.thecrimevault.com/ebooks/made-in-sweden-the-father
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Made in Sweden: the podcast of The Father Anton Svensson

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    • 4.2 • 60 Ratings

The Made in Sweden podcast is the true story behind the novel The Father by Anton Svensson. This is an unforgettable, thrilling real-life story of how three brothers grew up to become Sweden’s most wanted criminals, as told by fourth brother Stefan Thunberg and crime journalist-turned-author Anders Roslund. There are 6 episodes released every Friday for 6 weeks. The Father is available to buy from iTunes as an ebook and digital audiobook. The hardback is available from all good bookstores. For details, go to www.thecrimevault.com/ebooks/made-in-sweden-the-father
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    Episode 6: The Black Bag

    Episode 6: The Black Bag

    The gang – with the father and Leo united again – are caught. This family tragedy obsesses a nation, but devastates the brothers. But today, after all this time, can Leo and Stefan ever make their peace?
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    • 23 min
    Episode 5: Decline and Fall

    Episode 5: Decline and Fall

    The gang’s original theft of 221 military weapons is discovered, and they are dubbed ‘The Military League’. Loyalties between the robbers are fraying, and Leo’s latest daring move puts everything on the line. 
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    • 27 min
    Episode 4: Explosive

    Episode 4: Explosive

    Leo and his brothers set a bomb in Stockholm Central Station, the point when Stefan recognised the madness for what it was. But, shockingly, bombs had been a part of Leo and Stefan’s life since childhood.
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    • 19 min
    Episode 3: Dancing with the Bear

    Episode 3: Dancing with the Bear

    The gang’s methods are revealed, hitting targets with speed – exactly as the father taught Leo to fight a childhood bully. The police speculate on who the robbers are, just as their crimes escalate in daring and violence.
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    • 27 min
    Episode 2: Joining a Gang

    Episode 2: Joining a Gang

    Leo has formed his gang, and they commit their first armed robbery. The media become enthralled with the dramatic heist, while somewhere on the outskirts of Stockholm, Stefan watches his brothers celebrate.
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    • 29 min
    Episode 1: Never Be a Rat

    Episode 1: Never Be a Rat

    Sweden in the early 1990s was innocent … vulnerable. Into this world steps Stefan’s father, for whom loyalty was everything. Through love and terror, he would turn three boys into major criminals, led by the eldest brother Leo.
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    • 20 min

Customer Reviews

4.2 out of 5
60 Ratings

60 Ratings

Donna207 ,

No. 1 podcast story for now. Great podcast; wish episodes were longer

Love this story. Super interesting, different, and authentic. Would also like more detail on back ground about the growth of Sweden and the immigrants referred to in the podcast. Would love more on the childhood and the father that's the novel's name. I found it more than a fascinating story but riveting and made me look for more info about it.

Bookshelves91 ,

Fantastic

I've been on a true crime kick and ths was an interesting podcast because the majority of the book was based on truth but there were few that needed more explanation. I will put this book on to read list!

Nullity ,

Couldn't get into it

Maybe it was the accents or the sing-song story telling, it just wasn't for me.

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