🌽 How Swedes Celebrate Fall 🍁 (and Why It’s So Different!)

John takes Josh on a wild journey through the infamous Knutby cult — one of the most shocking and talked-about church scandals in Swedish history.We unpack the murders, the theology, the control, Kristi brud, and the new evidence now in the news.Plus: Thanksgiving, cultural differences, and a whole lot of laughter in between.Fun, honest, and surprisingly deep.New episodes every week

Trump wants to introduce 50-year mortgages in the United States — but in Sweden, people already live that way. In this episode, Josh and John break down the cultural, economic, and emotional differences between how Americans and Swedes think about housing.We talk about:Why Swedes take 50-year (or interest-only!) loans without blinkingWhy Americans MUST “own” their home — and why they fear the bankWhether Trump’s proposal helps people or traps themAmortization rules, refinancing, and trust in institutionsThe surprising reasons young people struggle entering the marketA fun, honest, and very real conversation about two totally different worlds of home-ownership.

Swedes love insurance — like, really love it. 🇸🇪Josh and John unpack why everything in Sweden seems insured, from your car to your coffee break. What does that say about trust, security, and how Swedes view life?It’s a funny, insightful deep dive into the Swedish comfort zone (and how different it is from American “sink or swim” life).#JoshAndJohnShow #SwedenCulture #Försäkringskassan

🍂 Fall in Sweden hits different!Josh (the American) and John (the Swede) swap stories about cozy candles, Halloween confusion, Swedish tacos, and why Thanksgiving never really took off here. Grab a warm drink and join us for a laugh-filled dive into how Swedes celebrate fall — and why it’s so different from the U.S. 🇸🇪🇺🇸

From lost keys to pump-and-dump crypto chaos…Josh & John dive into the wild world of modern scams — from french jewel heists to AI voices that sound like your best friend 🤖💔Would you fall for a “too good to be true” deal? Or are you the one still waiting for your Nigerian prince to text back? 👑😂

Josh just got back from Italy — and things got very American. From over-excited tourists at the Uffizi to realizing that the Ninja Turtles are actually Renaissance artists (mind blown 🤯), this episode dives into culture shock, Florence art history, and one very unexpected encounter with Liv Tyler.We also compare Swedish chill vs American emotion… and ask: Do Americans really have to comment on everything? 🇮🇹🇺🇸👉 Drop a comment: Are you more like a “quiet Swede” or a “loud American” on vacation?

What happens when a cashless society meets AI? 🇸🇪 vs 🇺🇸We dive into Swedish BankID, Klarna, scams, and why Swedes trust the government while Americans… don’t. Plus, childhood skating stories, hot chocolate memories, and some very strange baseball metaphors 🏒⚾.👉 Listen now for laughs, cultural quirks, and some serious questions about trust in tech.

✨ We rewind to childhood and laugh our way through the games, toys, and memories that shaped growing up in Sweden 🇸🇪 and the USA 🇺🇸.From VHS movie nights and yo-yo crazes to “rutan,” “burken,” and late-night neighborhood adventures—this episode is packed with nostalgia, cultural quirks, and stories that might just trigger your own best memories.🎧 Listen now on Spotify & YouTube!

What does it mean to be a man in 2025? In this episode, Josh and John dive into the cultural waters of Sweden and the USA, exploring gender roles, expectations, and how masculinity is changing across generations. From Charlie Kirk and culture wars to parenting, relationships, and work-life balance, they unpack the big questions about what women expect, what men fear, and how character—not macho bravado—might be the real measure of manhood today.🎙️ Two guys, two languages, and plenty of laughs mixed with honest reflection.

🚽🇸🇪 Ever heard of “crapping in the blue closet”? We hadn’t either… until now. In this episode, we dive into some of Sweden’s strangest (and funniest) expressions — from pants, belts, and the fear of embarrassment 👖➡️😳 to the cozy truth that home is best.It’s two cultures, two languages, and a whole lot of laughs. Come hang out with us as we break down Swedish sayings that make Americans go, “Wait… what?!” 😂