Ep. 39: Sweden vs. USA: Gender Roles & Modern Masculinity

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?!” 😂

What happens when American snack culture meets Swedish school lunches? 🤯 Josh & John dive into pizza fish 🍕🐟, Italian dunkers 🥖🧀, PB&J 🥪 vs. knäckebröd 🥨, and why snacks look SO different across the Atlantic.From baby strollers in the cold 🍼❄️ to La Croix dreams 🥤✨ and recycling like a pro ♻️—we laugh our way through the quirks of food, family, and everyday life in Sweden and the USA.👉 Would you survive on Swedish bamba lunches or American snack packs?

From shrimp cakes 🦐🎂 to tongue-on-a-fence crush fails 😳❄️, Josh & John swap stories about first loves, Swedish dating quirks, and what it really takes to hold on through marriage & kids ❤️👨‍👩‍👧‍👦.Laughs, awkwardness, and a little wisdom from Grandma Riggan 👵✨ — this one’s got it all.

🎙️ We’re back for a brand new season of The Josh and John Show! 🚀This episode has it all:🦀 Crab fishing with family🇸🇪 Swedish summers vs. American hustle🧔 John’s new beard era🎰 Pinball dreams & gut health goals👨‍👩‍👦 The highs and lows of fatherhood💭 Plus a real talk on loneliness, friendship, and why Sweden just might be the jackpot.Join us for laughs, stories, and some honest reflections as we kick off Season 3. ✨

What do you get when burnout, a jubileum, London, Öland, a busted room key, and a two-year-old with a sauna rash all collide? The final episode of the Josh and John Show’s summer season, that’s what. 😅In this episode, Josh opens up about hitting the wall post-Chicago while John recounts the chaos of hosting Sweden’s biggest school anniversary. We debate the Swedish art of not saying sorry, ghosting vs. direct conflict, and whether the east or west coast of Sweden actually wins the summer. (Spoiler: there are graphs. And feelings.)Plus:– Americans say “I love you” too much?– Does your beach have enough salt?– How a sauna betrayed Josh’s toddler– And why you should never take the principal’s chair.All this and more in a chaotic, heartfelt, and slightly sweaty end to Season One. Grab your coffee, hit play, and enjoy one last hang before summer break. 🌞🇸🇪🇺🇸

In this episode, Josh and John are back from their U.S. trip — jetlagged 😵‍💫 but full of stories 📚. From accidentally announcing fancy "banquettes" 🪑 at meetings to struggling with the word "itinerary" ✈️, John shares his funniest English fails in Chicago 😂.But it’s more than just laughs — they dive into culture shocks 🤯, night biking by Lake Michigan 🚴‍♂️🌆, tipping confusion 💵, hustle culture 💼, and why Sweden’s got some things right 🇸🇪.Language bloopers, real talk, and goa vibbar only ✌️🎧.

🇸🇪🍪 Ever wonder why Swedes never grab that last cookie? In this hilarious episode, Josh, John, and Swedish students studying in Chicago unpack funny cultural clashes, language mishaps, and unexpected American quirks. Laugh, learn, and leave the last cookie alone! 😉