The Happy Expats Podcast

Join the Happy Expats this week with Marta, your new favorite hand-waving Italian. Learn a bit about the religion of football in Italy (soccer for you Americans) and we talk about a fantastic old-age media known as the “CD.” The Happy Expats Podcast is 4 friends interviewing the expat population of Basel, Switzerland.  This podcast is … Continue reading Meet Italy with Marta →

Join the Happy Expats this week with Alyson. Get the scoop on the latest Hallmark Movie (not Lifetime, please) that is Alyson's Life. Learn about the best parts of Texas, USA including Mums, BBQ, and Outlaw Country Music. We apologize for the problems with Alyson's Audio. The hamsters in charge of her microphone have been … Continue reading Meet the US of A with Alyson →

Today's Intro provided by 3 Swiss Chipmunks. This episode is a whole new look for the Happy Expats.  The guys add Ash to bring the Happy Expats crew up to 5 and then sit around the table together to discuss a few questions about living in Switzerland.  Imagine all 5 in their best Christmas sweaters … Continue reading Christmas In Basel – 2021 →

Join the Happy Expats this week with Zarek. Learn about performing in multiple countries and how Zarek found himself in Switzerland, and the best way to address strangers in the club. You can find more of Zarek's work in these places: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXm90Zv4zLPLJibqFVCM5EQ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/zarek.silberschmidt Website: https://www.zarekmusician.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zareksilberschmidt/   The Happy Expats Podcast is 4 … Continue reading Meet New Zealand with Zarek Silberschmidt →

Join the Happy Expats this week with Natalie. We go back to the England in a British Take-Over week. Get to know a few British bands, get a quick geography lesson, and learn about Natalie's amazing hockey skills.  We even include a link to Jamiroquai's video for Virtual Insanity (it has amazing choreography, check it … Continue reading Meet England with Natalie →

Join the Happy Expats this week with Deni. Delve into a deep mystery of who she knows in the Happy Expats and pick up on some facts about Albania and Albanian culture.  Experience two new songs with the Happy Expats and sing along in your car, shower, or wherever you experience podcasts the best. The … Continue reading Meet Albania with Deni →

We Are Back! Welcome to the first episode of Season 2 of the Happy Expats Podcast. Join the Happy Expats this week with Barbara: Born in the US, well travelled and a professor of History. Most importantly, Stew's neighbor. The Happy Expats Podcast is 4 friends interviewing the expat population of Basel, Switzerland.  This podcast is … Continue reading We're Back! Meet Switzerland with Barbara →

Visit each of the hosts' home countries this episode.  We wrap up Season 1 with an in-depth look at each of the guys backgrounds, how they got to Basel, and their favorite songs representing hometown culture. The Happy Expats Podcast is 4 friends interviewing the expat population of Basel, Switzerland.  This podcast is best listened to … Continue reading Meet the Guys – Season 1 Finale →

Don't trust the signs in Poland if you visit our newest friend Aleks.  She takes us on an exploration of her home town and we learn how to pronounce the name in both English and Polish.  She discusses Swiss fashion and her newest business 1110 Studio.  Visit Aleks at https://www.eleventenstudio.com/ The Happy Expats Podcast is 4 … Continue reading Meet Poland with Aleks →

Maud from France is the guest this week on The Happy Expats.  They talk French Jokes, a little bit about what brought Maud to Basel, then more French Jokes.  There's a lot of French Jokes in this one.  Oh, and 2 songs from French Culture Maud brought with her.  Then more French Jokes.  Maud seems … Continue reading Meet France with Maud →

Join the (very) Happy Expats this week with Linda who's from Ghana..no wait, that's Kenya!  (Just listen, you'll get the joke in the first minute) More jokes, snow in Kenya, Jesus in the Clubs, and hot husbands are all discussed this week on the Happy Expats.  Hey, if you get a chance, leave us a … Continue reading Meet Kenya with Linda →

Roll into Basel's favorite Irish Pub with Rory Kenneally.  Talk some sports, learn about life in Basel as a part of the LGBTQ community, and learn a bit about Ireland with this Cork County native. The Happy Expats Podcast is 4 friends interviewing the expat population of Basel, Switzerland.  This podcast is best listened to with … Continue reading Meet Ireland with Rory →

Talk some Futbol (soccer for you US of A listeners) with Juan Mercau and the Happy Expats.  We'll talk about learning law in Argentina, finding true love, and the fine quality of Argentina Beef.  And a whole lot more football. The Happy Expats Podcast is 4 friends interviewing the expat population of Basel, Switzerland.  This … Continue reading Meet Argentina with Juan →

Enjoy visiting with Nini Villanueva from the Republic of the Philippines.  Stew, Javi, James, and Basti talk with Nini about transferring first to the US and then finding herself following work to Basel.   The Happy Expats Podcast is 4 friends interviewing the expat population of Basel, Switzerland.  This podcast is best listened to with beer … Continue reading Meet the Phillippines with Nini Villanueva →

Today we meet Ashley Dudley from England.  Stew, Javi, and Basti talk with Ash about his travels in Vancouver, finding love on Tinder, and not a small amount of football. The Happy Expats Podcast is (usually) 4 friends interviewing the expat population of Basel, Switzerland.  This podcast is best listened to with beer in hand.  … Continue reading Meet England with Ashley Dudley →

Today we meet Wayne Hughes from Australia.  As an Expat with over 40 years of experience, Wayne is interviewed by Stew, Javi, Basti and James about his troubles with Visas, Import/Export Law, and his favorite tunes from Down Under. The Happy Expats Podcast is 4 friends interviewing the expat population of Basel, Switzerland.  This podcast … Continue reading Meet Australia with Wayne Hughes →