2 Guys 3 Crowns

Sean receives a mysterious hand written message in his mailbox. Plus, more news from the live grocery shopping front, and Sean's new couch has arrived! Find out how he put an IKEA sofa together by himself with a toddler running around the house. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The guys are joined by the great Edward of The Early Birds, a Stockholm-based start-up that helps businesses improve their e-commerce. He talks about his world-spanning journey to Stockholm, how he got involved in the start-up, how 2-day shipping will succeed in the city and even his best under-the-radar hot spots around town. Amazon is coming to Sweden people! And it's real this time. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Sean takes a trip to ICA. It seemed like a normal trip to the grocery, but turned out to be a journey to an alternate dimension. But on the bright side.... they have bagels in Stockholm! Also, the summer heat is gone, and Rodney is jumping too far ahead in the calendar. Plus, carrot cake counts as a vegetable, right? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The guys are soaking up the last rays of Swedish summer. And apparently this was the weekend to party. Rodney and Sean talk about their suddenly wild neighbors, tips for enjoying the rest of August, new neighborhood discoveries and new high schools (or gymnasiums….?). Plus, would you buy a sofa from Blocket?  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The guys are joined in studio by Jim Farula - owner of Jimmy's Downtown Deli. He's been here for 30 years and takes us on a trip through playing Russian rock clubs with ex-KGB bouncers, meeting his ex-wife on an airplane, talking himself into becoming a catering chef and how the came up with LSD chicken and waffles. And he mentions something about Hornsgatan 149.... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week, Sean recaps some of his latest adventures with a few tips to escape Stockholm - even if you only have a weekend to do so. Plus, the guys try to figure out advanced Swedish vowel usage and some classic idioms and phrases that just don't make sense when translated. Hold onto your thumbs... it's episode 65! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The guys are back in the studio, but not for long. Sean is hitting up the beaches - even if he can barely pronounce them. Also, Rodney plans a perilous expedition to Mount Saint Ikea. PS... it's Swedish crayfish season!! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Rodney has a revelation over "a lost shaker of salt". Plus, people who don't like fruit, broken dryers with missing handymen, missing birthdays, missing stripes and a run for the presidency. 2 Guys, 3 Crowns, 2020! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Summer is back! Well, for a couple of days at least. The guys discuss what they've been doing around town to soak up the summer sun, our favorite blockbuster movies available at the home cinema, and more. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Rodney's back from 2 weeks on the road. Well... 99.9% of him is back. RIP goatee. He recaps some of the trip highlights with Sean, plus the joys of using a rusty old bike as your primary means of transport. Episode 61 is here already! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

If you missed our recent 4th of July LIVE stream on Facebook, here is the audio track. Thank you to the American Club of Sweden for the invitation. If you'd like to check out a replay of the original video, it's available on our Facebook page @2guys3crowns The recipes we mentioned are also available on Instagram and Facebook. You can find Rodney's 4th of July and Country playlists by searching for "svenskahuna" on Spotify. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Mark your calendars for our 4th of July Extravaganza! In partnership with the American Club of Sweden, we will be live streaming the episode on Facebook. Get our go-to ingredients for the perfect 4th of July festival, and ask us questions live on the stream. Plus, listeners who submit their questions ahead of time via our Facebook and Instagram profiles have the chance to receive the official 2 Guys 3 Crowns baseball cap! See you Saturday! RSVP here - https://www.facebook.com/events/196498884939303/ American Club of Sweden - https://www.facebook.com/americanclub.se/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It's finally here: Midsommar! Rodney and Sean gather round their own socially distanced maypoles, sing songs about frogs, drink snaps and share their exploits on what has been an incredibly sunny weekend. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Sean emerges from a trip to the Swedish woods. He recounts the tale of his journey to the North purely by public transport with baby in tow. Then, the guys discuss the perils of trying to get a driver's license in Sweden. Plus, have you seen the weather outside?!? Summer is here!! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It's Swedish National Day! But what, exactly does that mean? Is it a flag day, an independence day, a random holiday so you don't have to work? Nope. It's a BBQ day! The guys share some go-to recipes and their thoughts on what BBQ weather is. Hint: it's been BBQ weather for at least a month. Plus, Sean is looking for a hidden-gem getaway in Sweden to take advantage of our new domestic travel freedom. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It's back to normal this week with just two guys in the studio. They recap the great guests they've had over the last couple weeks. Plus, they answer some listener questions. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The guys are joined this week by Danielle and Ben from Swedish For Professionals - an organization dedicated to teaching professionals, well, Swedish. They stop by to talk about their own expat stories, what's important for expats to learn beyond just the language and more. Don't forget to check out their websites and app: Swedish for Professionals - http://swedishforprofessionals.com/for-learners/ The En or Ett App - http://swedishforprofessionals.com/enorett/ Studio Swedish - https://www.studioswedish.com/bundles/swedish-course?ref=5fb646 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The guys are joined by Karin Rosenquist-Schager, founder and designer at Love STHLM. Currently based in Chicago, but originally from Stockholm, she gives the guys the inside scoop on what she misses from back home, what it's like to live the US in the time of Corona, and how she is trying to move back to Sweden in the middle of a pandemic. To see Karin's creations, visit the Love STHLM website at www.lovesthlm.com and Instagram @love.sthlm See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week, the guys sit down with Larry - owner of "Larrys Corner" coffee shop in Stockholm. An OG expat, Larry has been here for 40 (!) years. He relives the 'good ole days' and talks about his history as a Swedish librarian, pancakes, his love of obscure film and much more. Visit the Larrys Corner Facebook page for location and events: https://bit.ly/3botWyx See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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