Canada vs. Sweden: The Podcast

What happens when a group of Canadians attempt to create their own version of a cherished Swedish dish? Well, there's some swearing (beeped out), some laughing (okay, a lot of laughing) and a lesson or two about sharp knives and calories. On this episode of Canada versus Sweden we embrace cultural culinary differences and explore … Continue reading "Episode 07: Smörgåstårta"

What happens when a group of Canadians attempt to create their own version of a cherished Swedish dish? Well, there’s some swearing (beeped out), some laughing (okay, a lot of laughing) and a lesson or two about sharp knives and calories. On this episode of Canada versus Sweden we embrace cultural culinary differences and explore … Continue reading "Episode 07: Smörgåstårta"

How do Canada and Sweden measure up? No really, like, how do they measure things? This short episode takes into account how each country takes things into account. Ok, enough puns for one episode description. I'm also putting a call out for your stories about dating. I want to know, in Canada and Sweden, how … Continue reading "Episode 06: Measurements"

How do Canada and Sweden measure up? No really, like, how do they measure things? This short episode takes into account how each country takes things into account. Ok, enough puns for one episode description. I’m also putting a call out for your stories about dating. I want to know, in Canada and Sweden, how … Continue reading "Episode 06: Measurements"

‘Tis the season for sleigh bells, Santa and rampant materialism. Christmas is technically the same holiday all around the world, but how do the Swedes celebrate compared to Canadians? I'm joined by documentary filmmaker Amanda Buckiewicz to take a look at Yule time in these two lands. Find out if we decide they're the same … Continue reading "Episode 05: Christmas"

‘Tis the season for sleigh bells, Santa and rampant materialism. Christmas is technically the same holiday all around the world, but how do the Swedes celebrate compared to Canadians? I’m joined by documentary filmmaker Amanda Buckiewicz to take a look at Yule time in these two lands. Find out if we decide they’re the same … Continue reading "Episode 05: Christmas"

We put two great hockey nations head-to-head in this episode of Canada vs. Sweden. Listen in on the conversation I have with a former Swedish hockey player and a die-hard Canadian hockey fan to find out how the nations compare. Not into sports? Don't worry, me neither. And I still managed to have fun. Did … Continue reading "Episode 04: Hockey"

We put two great hockey nations head-to-head in this episode of Canada vs. Sweden. Listen in on the conversation I have with a former Swedish hockey player and a die-hard Canadian hockey fan to find out how the nations compare. Not into sports? Don’t worry, me neither. And I still managed to have fun. Did … Continue reading "Episode 04: Hockey"

For the language episode I asked you to cast your votes for whether Canada and Sweden are the same or different. Find out which side of the debate won. Also, a call for your help in making the Christmas episode: SWEDES! Please share your Christmas traditions and stories with me by mailing a voice memo … Continue reading "Score Update–Call for Help–A Treat"

For the language episode I asked you to cast your votes for whether Canada and Sweden are the same or different. Find out which side of the debate won. Also, a call for your help in making the Christmas episode: SWEDES! Please share your Christmas traditions and stories with me by mailing a voice memo … Continue reading "Score Update–Call for Help–A Treat"

When it comes to language, how do Canada and Sweden compare? Sure, they have different official languages, but do the dissimilarities end there? We look at what people speak, where they speak it, who's speaking it and how it all got that way. This episode, the point of whether Canada and Sweden are alike or … Continue reading "Episode 03: Language"

When it comes to language, how do Canada and Sweden compare? Sure, they have different official languages, but do the dissimilarities end there? We look at what people speak, where they speak it, who’s speaking it and how it all got that way. This episode, the point of whether Canada and Sweden are alike or … Continue reading "Episode 03: Language"

When it comes to the delicious and age-old topic of beer, how do Canada and Sweden compare? You'll hear the tale of a beer-based bromance, find out how much beer Swedes and Canadians drink per capita every year, and get to know the ins and outs of enjoying a frothy alcoholic beverage in each of … Continue reading "Episode 02: Beer"

When it comes to the delicious and age-old topic of beer, how do Canada and Sweden compare? You’ll hear the tale of a beer-based bromance, find out how much beer Swedes and Canadians drink per capita every year, and get to know the ins and outs of enjoying a frothy alcoholic beverage in each of … Continue reading "Episode 02: Beer"

A follow-up to episode one. Hear stories from listeners about their laundry experiences and find out why the scoreboard changed in our debate of Canada and Sweden: the same or different?

A follow-up to episode one. Hear stories from listeners about their laundry experiences and find out why the scoreboard changed in our debate of Canada and Sweden: the same or different?