Take Your Shoes Off, the Podcast

In this episode, we sit down with Emily Fowler from Chef Mama in Malmö, the fearless baker on a mission to bring bagels to Sweden—one chewy, golden ring at a time. But she doesn’t stop there. From snickerdoodles that could make your grandma jealous to Thin Mints that might just start a black market among expats, Chef Mama’s got it all.We talk about the magic of a perfect bagel, why Sweden needs more choices, and whether Mikael can be converted from his lagom ways to fully embracing American-style bagel indulgence. Grab a snack (preferably a bagel) and join us for a deliciously fun conversation!

From the glitter of Studio 54 to the midnight sun of Sweden, Ken Neptune has seen it all. Spinning records, writing for Billboard, and hanging out with some of the biggest movers and shakers in the land of meatballs and melancholy. Tune in as we dive into his wild journey and find out why Sweden became the ultimate remix of his life.

Welcome back to Take Your Shoes Off, the podcast where we kick back, relax, and occasionally wonder why we ever left the warmth of home. Today, we’re diving into sportlov—Sweden’s beloved ski holiday—and who better to join us than an Irishman who talks faster than a downhill slalom?Our guest is Phil O'Connor a sports reporter, author, podcaster and someone who could probably narrate an entire Olympic ski race before the first turn. We’ll be chatting about winter sports, ski vacations, and whether the Irish approach après-ski with the same enthusiasm as a pub crawl back home.So grab a warm drink, buckle up—because this conversation moves at high speed—and let’s hit the slopes!Check out Phil's podcasts here: http://ourmaninstockholm.com/podcasts/"När allt står på spel" and "Utan offer, ingen seger" are two books written by Philip O'Conner and Haidar Hajdari. They can be found anywhere you buy or borrow books in Sweden!

What do basketball, Swedish dolphins, and the perfect balance of lagom have in common? Honestly, we're still figuring it out. This week, we sit down with professional basketball player Marcus Tyus and his wife, Maggie, to talk hoops, family life, and why Sweden may or may not have the best basketball development program. Plus, a little Magic Johnson, a dash of life advice, and the eternal struggle of finding 'just the right amount' of everything. Tune in for the fun, stay for the surprises - and check out our guests on Instagram @tyus.together https://www.instagram.com/tyus.together?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

After a short holiday break, we are ringing in the New Year with our good friend, David Vine!He comes to us from just outside London, now making Sweden his home. His wife is English, but Welsh. His daughter is English, but Welsh. His son is English, but Swedish. Meet David, the last Englishman.Come on in, but please - take your shoes off!

On this episode we decided to kick back, ditch our guests (just this once), and unwrap life's quirks - from our Christmas table favorites to the curious case of Swedish 'Happy Continuations.' Cozy, candid, and always a little unexpected.