Culture Shocks With Fredrik & Stefan Thyron

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Stefan is an American YouTuber, obsessed with traveling and culture who has been living in Sweden for the past 4 years. Fredrik is a Swede who has lived in both New York and Texas. Together the two discuss cultural differences and interesting things involving the US, Sweden, and more!

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    • Jun 27, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 23 EPISODES


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    Stefan's Barcelona Trip (Season 1 Finale)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2021 17:59


    In this episode Fredrik and Stefan discuss Stefan's recent trip to Barcelona and how life in Spain is different from life in Sweden. This will be the last episode for a few months as we gear up to have some awesome guests in season 2!

    Swedish vs American Food Culture

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2021 21:44


    In this video Stefan and Fredrik discuss differences in Swedish and American food culture, from eating out, fast food, regional cuisine, holiday foods, and more!

    Adrian Gee On Living In Sweden & Hiking In Norway

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2021 35:09


    In this video we have on fellow content creator Adrian Gee on the podcast to discuss his experience moving to Sweden during the pandemic. Adrian is originally from Australia and talks about a wealth of fun experiences in the Nordic countries.

    Weird Swedish Drinking Culture & Avicii

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2021 41:50


    In this episode we have our friend Tim on the show who moved to Sweden from the Netherlands and shares his experiences living and DJing in scandinavia.

    The BIGGEST Difference Dating American & Swedish Girls

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2021 24:08


    In this video Stefan and Fredrik ask each other questions about life in Sweden, America, and where they would like to travel in the future.

    The Weirdest Things About Swedes & Americans (Episode 18)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2021 34:35


    In this video Stefan and Fred discuss the things they think are the weirdest about the others culture (Swedish & American).

    From Losing South African Citizenship To Becoming A Swedish Parent (Episode 17)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2021 45:34


    In this episode we have a special guest Devon on the podcast who was born in South Africa, has lived in many countries including the US, UK, Sweden, & Norway and share some very interesting viewpoints from his life.

    The Best & Worst Things About Living In Italy (Episode 16)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2021 40:46


    In this video Fredrik and Stefan have their friend Fredrika on who discusses her experiences as a Swedish girl living in Italy.

    Is Sweden Too Politically Correct? (Episode 15)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2021 29:01


    In this video Fredrik & Stefan discuss the range of political opinions and beliefs in Sweden vs the US.

    News Media In America vs Sweden (Episode 14)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2021 29:38


    In this video Fredrik & Stefan discuss news media outlets and their effects on society and culture in the US and Sweden.

    Which Country Is Harder To Move To? US vs Sweden in (Episode 13)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2021 29:14


    In this video Fredrik & Stefan discuss the challenges and processes behind moving to the US and Sweden which we've encountered in our experiences.

    Patriotism In Sweden vs America (Episode 12)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2021 28:29


    In this episode Fredrik and Stefan discuss a big cultural difference between Sweden and America and that is the varying relationships with patriotism in the two countries.

    Feminism In The US vs Sweden (Episode 11)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2021 38:01


    The US and Sweden have some pretty significant cultural differences especially when it comes to thoughts around the concept of feminism. Fredrik and Stefan had completely different upbringings which have shaped their views on feminism which they discuss in this episode.

    We Did This Entire Podcast Episode In Swedish (Episode 10)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2021 27:49


    To commemorate our 10th episode of the podcast, we conduct it entirely in Swedish (after a brief English intro). A large number of people enjoy watching Stefan's Swedish videos on his main channel, so this episode offers a longer form version of his 'American speaking Swedish' type of content after a little more than 3,5 years in Sweden.

    Why Stefan Hates Cancel Culture (Episode 9)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2021 30:59


    In this episode Fredrik & Stefan discuss cancel culture and political correctness while mentioning specific instances in Sweden & USA.

    Reacting To Swedish YouTubers (Episode 8)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2021 13:52


    In this video Stefan and Fredrik react to popular Swedish YouTubers 'I just Wanna Be Cool' and 'JLC' and reflect on aspects of Swedish culture in their videos.

    Swedish & American Foods We Miss (Episode 7)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2021 28:29


    In this episode Fredrik & Stefan discuss the foods they miss from their home countries while abroad and vice versa. These include our favorite Swedish & American foods as well as a deeper discussion into food cultures in the two countries.

    Cross Country Skiing, American Football, & The Super Bowl (Episode 6)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2021 27:08


    Hey everyone! In this episode Fredrik is back from his ski trip in Åre. Here we catch up on how his trip went and discuss recent events including the Super Bowl which is a huge cultural phenomenon in USA.

    Do I Feel More Swedish or American? (Episode 5)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2021 9:59


    In this video Fred is gone on vacation so I answered some of your most asked questions on Instagram including things like why I moved to Sweden and if I feel more Swedish or American now.

    What's My Mom's Favorite Thing About Sweden? (Episode 4)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2021 23:00


    In this episode Stefan's mom joins as the podcast's first ever guest! What's her favorite fika and favorite thing about Sweden? Find out in this episode.

    Drinking Stories, College Parties, & The Capital Riots (Episode 3)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2021 67:32


    In this video we discuss Swedish and American cultural differences with alcohol, including some personal stories. In addition we reflect on the fraternity system and college life in America vs Sweden. Lastly we conclude with some final thoughts about the capital riots and current events in the politically divided US.

    Dating American vs Swedish Girls (Episode 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2021 43:08


    Fredrik and I have both dated American and Swedish girls. In this episode we discuss our experiences dating girls from different cultures.

    Things Swedish People Like That Nobody Else Does (Episode 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2021 38:13


    In our first ever episode of Culture Shocks, Fredrik and I discuss a very unique aspect of Swedish culture - things that Swedish people like that nobody else does! From things people outside of Sweden have never heard of, to bizarre customs and foods that are absolutely disgusting to foreigners, we cover it all!

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