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Teach Me Sweden

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Teach Me Sweden is a Swedish History podcast by comedians Jonathan Rollins (US) and Erik Broström (SE). Each week one of them reads a true story from Swedish History to the other one who likely knows nothing about it. Laugh along while you (and they) learn about traffic changes, executioners, crime stories, human gifts to royalty, women breaking barriers, pirates and more. This is Swedish History like you've never experienced it before. Subscribe and enjoy. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Location:

United States

Genres:

Comedy

Description:

Teach Me Sweden is a Swedish History podcast by comedians Jonathan Rollins (US) and Erik Broström (SE). Each week one of them reads a true story from Swedish History to the other one who likely knows nothing about it. Laugh along while you (and they) learn about traffic changes, executioners, crime stories, human gifts to royalty, women breaking barriers, pirates and more. This is Swedish History like you've never experienced it before. Subscribe and enjoy. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Language:

English


Episodes
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#102 Rock & Roll i Sverige

4/25/2024
Teach me Sweden är en podcast om svensk historia med komikerna Jonathan Rollins (US) och Erik Broström (SE). Varje vecka läser en av dem för den andra om en händelse i svensk historia som förmodligen ingen av dem hört tidigare. In this episode, Erik teaches Jonathan about how the genre of Rock & Roll music made its way all the way to Sweden. We learn about the early legends, the interesting name choices, the public reaction to the music and much more in this hilarious conversation. Rock on! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:36:49

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#101 Carolina Klüft

4/18/2024
Teach Me Sweden is a Swedish History podcast by comedians Jonathan Rollins (US) and Erik Broström (SE). Each week one of them reads a true story from Swedish History to the other one who likely knows nothing about it. In this episode, Jonathan teaches Erik about the very decorated Swedish athlete Carolina Klüft. Support this podcast at www.patreon.com/teachmesweden Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:29:05

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#100 Zenon Panoussis vs. Scientology

4/10/2024
Teach me Sweden är en podcast om svensk historia med komikerna Jonathan Rollins (US) och Erik Broström (SE). Varje vecka läser en av dem för den andra om en händelse i svensk historia som förmodligen ingen av dem hört tidigare. In this episode, Erik teaches us about the Greek immigrant that challenged freedom of speech and information early in the age of the Internet, with his enemy being an unsuspecting religious group. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:36:37

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#99 The Battle of Brunkeberg

4/3/2024
Teach Me Sweden is a Swedish History podcast by comedians Jonathan Rollins (US) and Erik Broström (SE). Each week one of them reads a true story from Swedish History to the other one who likely knows nothing about it. In this episode, Jonathan teaches Erik about a historic battle that happened during that Kalmar Union days that would change the course of Swedish history. Support this podcast at www.patreon.com/teachmesweden Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:24:33

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#98 Ryska ubåtar

4/2/2024
Teach me Sweden är en podcast om svensk historia med komikerna Jonathan Rollins (US) och Erik Broström (SE). Varje vecka läser en av dem för den andra om en händelse i svensk historia som förmodligen ingen av dem hört tidigare. In this episode, Erik teaches us about that time Sweden almost got dragged into the Cold War. Was Russia breaking International laws? Was America testing the waters, so to speak? Was Sweden paranoid? So many questions that Erik answers perfectly in this fun episode. Enjoy! Support this podcast at www.patreon.com/teachmesweden Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:31:44

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#97 Kalmar Union

3/20/2024
Teach Me Sweden is a Swedish History podcast by comedians Jonathan Rollins (US) and Erik Broström (SE). Each week one of them reads a true story from Swedish History to the other one who likely knows nothing about it. In this episode, Jonathan teaches Erik about the formation, success and ultimate ending of the union that established the involved countries as an influence in Europe. Support this podcast at www.patreon.com/teachmesweden Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:21:44

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#96 Carl Gustaf von Rosen

3/13/2024
Teach me Sweden är en podcast om svensk historia med komikerna Jonathan Rollins (US) och Erik Broström (SE). Varje vecka läser en av dem för den andra om en händelse i svensk historia som förmodligen ingen av dem hört tidigare. In this episode, Erik teaches us about Carl Gustaf von Rosen, the aeronautics pioneer who's work impacted the aeronautical community in multiple places around the world. Support this podcast at www.patreon.com/teachmesweden Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:33:46

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#95 How Sweden Lost Norway

3/6/2024
Teach Me Sweden is a Swedish History podcast by comedians Jonathan Rollins (US) and Erik Broström (SE). Each week one of them reads a true story from Swedish History to the other one who likely knows nothing about it. In this episode, Jonathan teaches Erik about the last time Sweden had ownership of Norway and how Norway finally brokered its independence. Support this podcast at www.patreon.com/teachmesweden Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:35:15

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#94 När Magic Johnson spelade i Borås

2/28/2024
Teach me Sweden är en podcast om svensk historia med komikerna Jonathan Rollins (US) och Erik Broström (SE). Varje vecka läser en av dem för den andra om en händelse i svensk historia som förmodligen ingen av dem hört tidigare. Supporta Teach Me Sweden at patreon.com/teachmesweden Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:30:34

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#93 Trash in Sweden

2/22/2024
Teach Me Sweden is a Swedish History podcast by comedians Jonathan Rollins (US) and Erik Broström (SE). Each week one of them reads a true story from Swedish History to the other one who likely knows nothing about it. In this episode, Jonathan teaches Erik about the ginormous evolution of trash disposal throughout time in Sweden. Once one of the filthiest countries in Europe, Sweden cleaned up to become a trash expert of sorts. Laugh through the entire journey as Jon details pigs, passing out, royal plans and more in this hilariously fun episode. Support this podcast at www.patreon.com/teachmesweden Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:26:04

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#92 Fast food i Sverige

2/15/2024
Teach me Sweden är en podcast om svensk historia med komikerna Jonathan Rollins (US) och Erik Broström (SE). Varje vecka läser en av dem för den andra om en händelse i svensk historia som förmodligen ingen av dem hört tidigare. I det här avsnittet lär Erik Jonathan om hur fast food fenomen kom till Sverige. Supporta Teach Me Sweden! www.patreon.com/teachmesweden Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:34:49

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#91 Eriks hösttermin quiz

2/8/2024
Teach Me Sweden is a Swedish History podcast by comedians Jonathan Rollins (US) and Erik Broström (SE). Each week one of them reads a true story from Swedish History to the other one who likely knows nothing about it. In this episode, Jon quizzes Erik on all of the autumn episodes that Erik was supposed to learn from. We'll see if Erik paid attention in class. Or maybe Jon is a bad teacher. Tune in and judge for yourself. Support this podcast at www.patreon.com/teachmesweden Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:23:21

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#90 Jons hösttermin quiz

2/1/2024
Teach me Sweden är en podcast om svensk historia med komikerna Jonathan Rollins (US) och Erik Broström (SE). Varje vecka läser en av dem för den andra om en händelse i svensk historia som förmodligen ingen av dem hört tidigare. I det här avsnittet, ställer Erik frågor till Jon om alla historier han har berättat för honom under terminen Supporta Teach Me Sweden! www.patreon.com/teachmesweden Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:20:58

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#88 Alice Timander

12/14/2023
Teach me Sweden är en podcast om svensk historia med komikerna Jonathan Rollins (US) och Erik Broström (SE). Varje vecka läser en av dem för den andra om en händelse i svensk historia som förmodligen ingen av dem hört tidigare. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:29:25

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#87 Digerdöden

12/7/2023
Teach Me Sweden is a Swedish History podcast by comedians Jonathan Rollins (US) and Erik Broström (SE). Each week one of them reads a true story from Swedish History to the other one who likely knows nothing about it. In this episode, Jon teaches Erik about the time in the 1600s when Sweden (and other countries, for that matter) tried its hand at colonization across the Atlantic in what is now the United States of America. The area is in what is now the northeast part of the US, places that Jon actually has driven through. There's nostalgia, idiocy and fun history as always. Enjoy! Support this podcast at www.patreon.com/teachmesweden Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:42:01

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#87 Digerdöden

12/7/2023
Teach Me Sweden is a Swedish History podcast by comedians Jonathan Rollins (US) and Erik Broström (SE). Each week one of them reads a true story from Swedish History to the other one who likely knows nothing about it. In this episode, Jon teaches Erik about the time in the 1600s when Sweden (and other countries, for that matter) tried its hand at colonization across the Atlantic in what is now the United States of America. The area is in what is now the northeast part of the US, places that Jon actually has driven through. There's nostalgia, idiocy and fun history as always. Enjoy! Support this podcast at www.patreon.com/teachmesweden Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:42:01

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#86 Alice Tegnér

11/30/2023
Teach me Sweden är en podcast om svensk historia med komikerna Jonathan Rollins (US) och Erik Broström (SE). Varje vecka läser en av dem för den andra om en händelse i svensk historia som förmodligen ingen av dem hört tidigare. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:52:06

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#85 New Sweden

11/23/2023
Teach Me Sweden is a Swedish History podcast by comedians Jonathan Rollins (US) and Erik Broström (SE). Each week one of them reads a true story from Swedish History to the other one who likely knows nothing about it. In this episode, Jon teaches Erik about the time in the 1600s when Sweden (and other countries, for that matter) tried its hand at colonization across the Atlantic in what is now the United States of America. The area is in what is now the northeast part of the US, places that Jon actually has driven through. There's nostalgia, idiocy and fun history as always. Enjoy! Support this podcast at www.patreon.com/teachmesweden Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:53:36

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#84 Alice Babs

11/16/2023
Teach me Sweden är en podcast om svensk historia med komikerna Jonathan Rollins (US) och Erik Broström (SE). Varje vecka läser en av dem för den andra om en händelse i svensk historia som förmodligen ingen av dem hört tidigare. I det här avsnittet är det Eriks tur att lära Jonathan. Han valde legendariska sångerskan Alice Babs. Support this podcast at www.patreon.com/teachmesweden Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:59:23

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#83 Ingemar Johansson

11/9/2023
Teach Me Sweden is a Swedish History podcast by comedians Jonathan Rollins (US) and Erik Broström (SE). Each week one of them reads a true story from Swedish History to the other one who likely knows nothing about it. In this episode, Jonathan reveals his deep love for the sport of boxing by chronicling the life of the first and only ever Swedish Heavyweight Champion of the World. Ingemar Johansson was an interesting champion that changed the negative perception of him in his home country by beating a legend. Listen in for the fun story. Support this podcast at www.patreon.com/teachmesweden Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:50:49