The Earful Everywhere

Apr 11 2025 12 ep. 32 mins 16
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Let's explore the world, one destination at a time. Join Oliver Gee, from the hit Paris podcast The Earful Tower, as he explores everywhere else. Currently: Season 2 - New York (mini-season) Season 3: To come May 2025 Season 1: Sweden

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New York City Part 2: Things Have Changed

Apr 11 2025 40 mins  
My solo trip to New York suddenly changes with the arrival of a mysterious friend. Let's call him Ben. Here's what happened. This episode features: The New York Highline Merveilleux de Fred bakery Chelsea Hotel Staten Island Ferry The Tenement Museum Bleecker Street Village Revival Records A Brooklyn Nets Game Disclaimer: I'm no expert on New York, rather the opposite. This is mo

New York City Part 1: Blowin' in the Wind

Apr 05 2025 26 mins  
I took a solo trip to New York and I LOVED it. Here's what happened. Mentioned in this episode" A New York Knicks game The Met museum Central Park French Wink shop Disclaimer: I'm no expert on New York, rather the opposite. This is more of a collection of my anecdotes and observations. Next week, we will release part two. Enjoy, subscribe, tell your friends, review this show, an

A crash course in weird Swedish traditions

Jan 19 2021 33 mins  
If you're ever thinking to come to Sweden, you should be prepared for these unusual traditions. With the help of my wife Lina, we go through some of the odder traditions that are a real thing here in Sweden. If you're enjoying this show, tell your friends about it :)

Sweden's obsession (and success) with Eurovision

Jan 05 2021 43 mins  
Do Swedes love music? (Yes) Are they obsessed with Eurovision? (Yes) And what is Melodifestivalen? (We'll get to that). Today's guest is Christer Björkman, the king of bringing Sweden success in the Eurovision Song Contest. In fact, he even represented Sweden as the main act in 1992. Enjoy our chat and be sure to spread the word if you enjoy it! The only channel to get more from T

Talking Sweden with the Australian Ambassador

Dec 29 2020 31 mins  
Here's a chat with the Australian Ambassador to Sweden, Bernard Philip. We cover everything from Saint Lucia to Daniel Solander, a Swede who was the first university-educated scientist to set foot in Australia (find more about him and the society named after him here: https://www.danielsolander.se/english.htm). Be sure to follow The Earful Sweden on Instagram to get a lot more out

The Vasa: Sweden's most fascinating museum

Dec 23 2020 36 mins  
The Vasa Museum has one million visitors a year and it's not surprising. It's magnificent. If you've not heard of it before, the Vasa Museum is home to the very well preserved remains of a Swedish warship that sank almost 400 years ago. You can find more info on the official website here: https://www.vasamuseet.se/en Today's guest was Maria Dalhed Persson who has worked at the mus

Has the English language taken over Stockholm?

Dec 15 2020 35 mins  
It seems to me like English has taken over Stockholm. You can't escape it. Shops, cafes, and English words that are creeping into the local lingo. What's going on? I met with James Savage, the CEO and founder of The Local Europe, to chat more about the topic. We met at a cafe/bakery called Stinas Bageri, in Vasastan, to get to the bottom of it. Find James on Twitter here: https:/

Are Swedes obsessed with America?

Dec 08 2020 32 mins  
Could Swedish people really be obsessed with America? There certainly are a lot of NY Yankee hats, Bruce Springsteen music, and nostalgia cars. I put the question to Beth Dacey, an American a cultural consultant and writer based in Stockholm. Follow The Earful Sweden on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/theearfulsweden And don't hesitate to leave a podcast review and to tel

An introduction to Sweden's old town

Dec 01 2020 32 mins  
What do you know about Stockholm's Old Town (Gamla Stan)? Peter Segelström, the head of Stockholm Ghost Walk, shares a deep insight into the history of this intriguing island. He also shares a few spooky ghost sighting stories... Find more about the Ghost Walks here: https://www.stockholmghostwalk.com/en/ Follow The Earful Sweden on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/theear

An Idiot's Guide to the Swedish Royal Family

Nov 24 2020 38 mins  
What do you know about the Swedish royal family? What should you do if you meet the king? Who's next in line to the throne? And is it true the queen refers to people in the third person? Writer and royal expert Roger Lundgren answers all these questions and a whole lot more on this episode of The Earful Sweden. Find Roger on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/royal_roger/?h