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8% of Swedish adults say they have no close friends, according to one survey. But a wave of innovative projects is trying to change that. From buddy schemes to corporate “friendship hours” and grassroots social clubs, we explore how adults are going about enhancing their social lives — and what other nations might learn.People Fixing The World from the BBC is about brilliant solutions to the world's problems. We release a new edition every Tuesday. We'd love you to let us know what you think and to hear about your own solutions. You can contact us on WhatsApp by messaging +44 8000 321721 or email peoplefixingtheworld@bbc.co.uk. And please leave us a review on your chosen podcast provider.Presenter: Myra Anubi Reporter/producer: Maddy Savage Editor: Jon Bithrey Sound mix: Annie Gardiner(Image: Mintuu and Yashu who met through Kompis Sverige, Maddy Savage/BBC)

Let's face it, even “good” macro talk can fall into the trap of treating the economy like a tidy spreadsheet while real lives get crushed in the margins. To help us peer beneath the covers, Steve invited Emma Holten, a Copenhagen-based political economist to talk about her book Deficit: How Feminist Economics Can Change Our World. We often discuss deficits around here, but Emma is looking at a different kind. She reframes deficit as what societies rack up when they systematically undervalue care: the paid and unpaid labor (still disproportionately done by women) that keeps people healthy, capable, and alive.Emma and Steve discuss the way mainstream economics has long treated the home, the body, and the mind as a black box, as if workers spring fully formed from the soil and arrive at the labor market already fed, healed, soothed, socialized, and ready to produce.They talk about measurement and the way the GDP counts a $3,000 ambulance bill as added value instead of predatory extraction. They also look at power and social cohesion. Steve connects Emma's thesis to MMT's real-resources focus and the Job Guarantee as a way to fund socially necessary work that markets underprovide, while also admitting the hard question: even if policy is sound, capital and its political machinery never volunteer to be disarmed.Emma Holten is a feminist activist and gender policy consultant. Since 2018, she has worked with feminist economics. In 2024 she published her first book “DEFICIT - On the value of care” in Danish. It is available in English, Swedish, Norwegian, German, Dutch, and Italian - and forthcoming in 6 other languages. It has won the Politiken Literature Prize, The Library Reader's Prize, The Sara Danius Prize, The Sprout Prize and was shortlisted for the Montana Literature Award.

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: Unplugged: A Christmas Feast Under the Amalfi Stars Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2025-12-27-08-38-20-sv Story Transcript:Sv: Havet vid Amalfikusten glittrade i det bleka vinterljuset.En: The sea by the Amalfikusten glittered in the pale winter light.Sv: Axel stod i det lilla huset med sina vänner, Linnea och Emil.En: Axel stood in the little house with his friends, Linnea and Emil.Sv: Det var jul.En: It was Christmas.Sv: Axel ville laga en stor italiensk festmåltid.En: Axel wanted to prepare a grand Italian feast.Sv: Han ville imponera på sina vänner.En: He wanted to impress his friends.Sv: "Vi beställer pizza, eller?"En: "Shall we order pizza, or?"Sv: frågade Linnea skeptiskt.En: asked Linnea skeptically.Sv: "Nej, nej," svarade Axel entusiastiskt.En: "No, no," replied Axel enthusiastically.Sv: "Jag ska laga den bästa maten!"En: "I'm going to cook the best food!"Sv: Emil höll sin ficklampa i handen.En: Emil held his flashlight in hand.Sv: Han var alltid förberedd.En: He was always prepared.Sv: Axel började laga maten, men plötsligt blev allt mörkt.En: Axel started cooking, but suddenly everything went dark.Sv: Strömmen gick.En: The power went out.Sv: Emil tände sin ficklampa och lyste rummet.En: Emil turned on his flashlight and lit the room.Sv: "Vad gör vi nu?"En: "What do we do now?"Sv: frågade Linnea, med ett försök att verka positiv.En: asked Linnea, trying to sound positive.Sv: "Vi lagar mat ute!"En: "We cook outside!"Sv: sa Axel med ett leende.En: said Axel with a smile.Sv: Han tog fram sitt campingkök.En: He brought out his camping stove.Sv: Emil hjälpte till att samla ved och ingredienser.En: Emil helped gather wood and ingredients.Sv: Linnea letade efter ljus och godsaker.En: Linnea searched for candles and treats.Sv: Axel kämpade med campingköket.En: Axel struggled with the camping stove.Sv: Plötsligt välte han grytan med vatten.En: Suddenly he knocked over the pot of water.Sv: Vattnet rann nerför klippan.En: The water flowed down the rock.Sv: Alla blev tysta i en sekund.En: Everyone was silent for a second.Sv: Sedan började de skratta.En: Then they started to laugh.Sv: Tårarna rann av skratt.En: Tears rolled down from laughter.Sv: Det var precis vad de behövde.En: It was just what they needed.Sv: Slutligen gjorde de enkla mackor.En: Finally, they made simple sandwiches.Sv: De delade en flaska vin.En: They shared a bottle of wine.Sv: De satt under stjärnorna på klippan.En: They sat under the stars on the rock.Sv: Det var magiskt.En: It was magical.Sv: Ljuset från byn blinkade i fjärran.En: The light from the village twinkled in the distance.Sv: "Det här blev ganska bra ändå", sa Linnea och log.En: "This turned out pretty good after all," said Linnea with a smile.Sv: Axel insåg att det inte alltid handlar om perfekt mat.En: Axel realized that it's not always about perfect food.Sv: Det handlar om gott sällskap.En: It's about good company.Sv: Han tittade på Emil, som satt nära Linnea.En: He looked at Emil, who was sitting close to Linnea.Sv: Emil samlade mod.En: Emil gathered courage.Sv: I det mjuka mörkret närmade han sig henne och viskade några tysta ord.En: In the soft darkness, he leaned closer to her and whispered a few quiet words.Sv: Alla blev glada av den oväntade kvällen.En: Everyone was delighted by the unexpected evening.Sv: Det blev den minnesvärda julen Axel önskade.En: It became the memorable Christmas Axel wished for.Sv: Det visade sig att ibland är enkla saker de bästa.En: It turned out that sometimes simple things are the best.Sv: Vänskap och spontana ögonblick värmer mer än någon festmåltid.En: Friendship and spontaneous moments warm more than any feast. Vocabulary Words:glittered: glittradegather: samlafeast: festmåltidsuddenly: plötsligtimpress: imponeraskeptically: skeptisktenthusiastically: entusiastisktcamping stove: campingkökflashlight: ficklampaflowed: rannstruggled: kämpaderock: klippabottles: flaskatwinkled: blinkadedelighted: gladamemorable: minnesvärdaunexpected: oväntaderealized: insågcourage: modwhispered: viskadesilent: tystagathered: samladeattempt: försökcandles: ljustears: tårarnasilent: tystaspontaneous: spontanatreats: godsakershared: deladesoft: mjuka

As 2026 approaches, the Taste Radio hosts explore why uncertainty may actually favor emerging food and beverage brands. From changing definitions of value and retailer innovation to AI-driven discovery and standout new products, the episode highlights where real opportunity is taking shape in CPG. Show notes: 0:25: NYE Scaries? Opps. Value ≠ Price. AI For Awareness. Creamy Hummus, Swedish Food & More. – The hosts reflect on year-end anxieties and optimism heading into 2026, discussing the realities of entrepreneurship, resilience through challenges, and reasons for confidence in the food and beverage industry. They highlight ongoing consumer demand for better-for-you products, opportunities created by regulatory changes like the removal of synthetic dyes, continued at-home eating, and strong spending despite economic uncertainty. The conversation emphasizes that consumers are unlikely to abandon healthier or premium choices once adopted, creating space for emerging brands to grow as legacy brands stagnate. They also note increased M&A activity, retailer openness to innovation, and the growing role of technology and AI in product discovery and brand awareness. The episode features tastings and discussions of innovative products, from creamy hummus and sparkling coconut water to plant-based cheese, cocktail mixers, functional meat sticks and Swedish candy. Brands in this episode: Archer, Habiza, Sunbear, Once Upon A Coconut, Strange Water, Rebel Cheese, The Only Mix, Berski, Bubs, Sockerbit, Dirty Saint

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: Amidst Stockholm's Glow: Finding Friendship Beyond Competition Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2025-12-26-08-38-20-sv Story Transcript:Sv: Den snötäckta marken gnistrade under fötterna på Lukas och Kajsa när de klev ut på isen.En: The snow-covered ground sparkled under Lukas and Kajsa's feet as they stepped out onto the ice.Sv: Det var dagen efter julafton, och Kungsträdgårdens isbana i Stockholm glänste i ljuset av hundratals småjulkulor som dinglade från träden runtomkring.En: It was the day after Christmas Eve, and Kungsträdgården's rink in Stockholm shone with the light of hundreds of small Christmas ornaments dangling from the trees around.Sv: Familjer skrattade och barn stapplade runt på sina skridskor, ivriga att få njuta av vinterglädjen.En: Families laughed and children stumbled around on their skates, eager to enjoy the winter joys.Sv: Lukas och Kajsa hade varit vänner länge, men på senare tid hade en osynlig barriär uppstått mellan dem.En: Lukas and Kajsa had been friends for a long time, but lately an invisible barrier had formed between them.Sv: Lukas, alltid den tävlingsinriktade, hade svårt att inte mäta allting i prestationer, vilket satte press på deras vänskap.En: Lukas, always the competitive one, struggled not to measure everything in achievements, which put pressure on their friendship.Sv: Kajsa, med sitt lugn och sin eftertänksamhet, längtade efter att kunna njuta av julens lugn utan konkurrens.En: Kajsa, with her calm demeanor and thoughtfulness, longed to be able to enjoy the peace of Christmas without competition.Sv: De hasade runt på isen, tysta.En: They shuffled around on the ice, silent.Sv: Lukas kände att han måste bryta isen, inte bokstavligen, utan mellan dem.En: Lukas felt he needed to break the ice, not literally, but between them.Sv: "Kajsa," sade han försiktigt när de gled förbi ett par som tog en selfie framför ljusen.En: "Kajsa," he said cautiously as they glided past a couple taking a selfie in front of the lights.Sv: "Jag vill inte att vårt gräl förstör vår vänskap.En: "I don't want our quarrel to ruin our friendship.Sv: Jag.En: I'm...Sv: jag är rädd att förlora dig.En: I'm afraid of losing you."Sv: "Kajsa fortsatte att titta rakt fram, hennes ansikte dolt i halsduken.En: Kajsa continued to look straight ahead, her face hidden in her scarf.Sv: För en stund verkade hennes tystnad oändlig.En: For a moment her silence seemed endless.Sv: "Lukas," började hon, "Jag är trött på att alltid känna att det är en tävling.En: "Lukas," she began, "I'm tired of always feeling like it's a competition.Sv: Jag vill bara njuta av ögonblicket.En: I just want to enjoy the moment.Sv: Utan press.En: Without pressure."Sv: "Lukas tog ett djupt andetag, kände den kalla luften fylla hans lungor.En: Lukas took a deep breath, feeling the cold air fill his lungs.Sv: "Jag är ledsen, Kajsa.En: "I'm sorry, Kajsa.Sv: Jag förstår nu.En: I understand now.Sv: Allt handlar inte om att vinna.En: It's not all about winning."Sv: " Han tittade ner, skonöret hade gått upp.En: He looked down; his shoelace had come undone.Sv: Precis som hans emotionella skyddsmurar hade gjort.En: Just like his emotional defenses had.Sv: "Jag vill bara att vi ska ha det bra.En: "I just want us to be okay.Sv: Jag har varit dum.En: I've been foolish."Sv: "Kajsa stannade och vände sig mot honom.En: Kajsa stopped and turned to him.Sv: En mjukhet återvände till hennes ögon.En: A softness returned to her eyes.Sv: "Det är okej att vilja vinna, Lukas, men inte på bekostnad av vår vänskap.En: "It's okay to want to win, Lukas, but not at the expense of our friendship."Sv: " Hon log sakta.En: She smiled slowly.Sv: "Låt oss bara åka och ha kul idag.En: "Let's just skate and have fun today."Sv: "Lukas nickade, lättad.En: Lukas nodded, relieved.Sv: De började åka igen, denna gång sida vid sida.En: They started skating again, this time side by side.Sv: Den kalla vinden bet i deras kinder, men inombords kände de en värme av gemenskap.En: The cold wind bit at their cheeks, but inside they felt a warmth of togetherness.Sv: Tillsammans skrattade de när de snurrade runt på isen, utan någon tävling i sikte.En: They laughed together as they spun around on the ice, with no competition in sight.Sv: Samma kväll när ljusen från träden glittrade och snön mjukt föll mot marken, lovade Lukas sig själv att alltid prioritera deras vänskap.En: That same evening, as the lights from the trees glittered and the snow gently fell to the ground, Lukas promised himself to always prioritize their friendship.Sv: Han hade lärt sig att den riktiga styrkan låg i att visa sig sårbar och att lyssna.En: He had learned that real strength lay in showing vulnerability and listening.Sv: För därmed var de starkare tillsammans.En: For that made them stronger together. Vocabulary Words:sparkled: gnistradeornaments: julkulordangling: dingladeinvisible: osynligbarrier: barriärcompetitive: tävlingsinriktadachievements: prestationerdemeanor: lugnshuffled: hasadequarrel: grälscarf: halsdukendless: oändligmoment: ögonblickbreath: andetaglungs: lungorfoolish: dumundone: gått uppemotional: emotionelladefenses: skyddsmurarexpense: bekostnadtogetherness: gemenskapspun: snurradevulnerability: sårbarprioritize: prioriterastumbled: stappladerelieved: lättadglide: glidasoftness: mjukhethidden: doltgentle: mjukt

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: Winter Triumph: Elsa's Journey to Leadership and Trust Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2025-12-26-23-34-02-sv Story Transcript:Sv: Under en klar och kall vinterhimmel, omgiven av snötäckta granar, samlades en grupp unga idrottare vid träningslägret.En: Under a clear and cold winter sky, surrounded by snow-covered fir trees, a group of young athletes gathered at the training camp.Sv: Elsa drog upp dragkedjan på sin jacka och kände det isiga vintervindarna som snärtade mot hennes kinder.En: Elsa zipped up her jacket and felt the icy winter winds snapping against her cheeks.Sv: Trots den kyliga luften kände hon en brinnande hetta inombords.En: Despite the chilly air, she felt a burning heat inside.Sv: Hon hade mycket att bevisa för sig själv och för sitt lag.En: She had a lot to prove to herself and her team.Sv: Det var dagen efter jul, och team-building-övningen skulle börja.En: It was the day after Christmas, and the team-building exercise was about to begin.Sv: Elsa visste att detta var chansen hon hade väntat på.En: Elsa knew this was the chance she had been waiting for.Sv: Hon ville visa sin styrka och beslutsamhet, inte bara som en löpare utan också som en ledare.En: She wanted to show her strength and determination, not just as a runner but also as a leader.Sv: Oskar, lagets sprinter, sneglade skeptiskt på Elsa.En: Oskar, the team's sprinter, glanced skeptically at Elsa.Sv: Han hade alltid ifrågasatt hennes ledarskapsförmågor.En: He had always questioned her leadership abilities.Sv: Elsa behövde tänka snabbt.En: Elsa needed to think quickly.Sv: Strax bredvid stod Liam, en tyst kille med stort hjärta men som sällan tog intiativ.En: Right next to her stood Liam, a quiet guy with a big heart but who seldom took initiative.Sv: Tränaren förklarade dagens uppgift: att navigera en serie hinder i skogen och samla upp flaggor.En: The coach explained the day's task: to navigate a series of obstacles in the forest and collect flags.Sv: Gruppen skulle behöva arbeta tillsammans för att nå målet.En: The group would need to work together to reach the goal.Sv: Elsa kände nervositeten öka, men istället för att tveka, valde hon att byta taktik.En: Elsa felt the nervousness rising, but instead of hesitating, she chose to change tactics.Sv: "Hej, Liam," sa Elsa plötsligt.En: "Hey, Liam," Elsa said suddenly.Sv: "Du är bra på orientering, eller hur?En: "You're good at orienteering, right?Sv: Kan du leda oss genom skogen?"En: Can you lead us through the forest?"Sv: Liam tittade förvånat men nickade med ett blygt leende.En: Liam looked surprised but nodded with a shy smile.Sv: "Och Oskar, du är snabb!En: "And Oskar, you're fast!Sv: Du får samla så många flaggor som möjligt."En: You should collect as many flags as possible."Sv: Oskar såg förvånad ut över Elsas förslag men kunde inte förneka logiken.En: Oskar looked surprised by Elsa's suggestion but couldn't deny the logic.Sv: Elsa skapade en ny dynamik i gruppen.En: Elsa created a new dynamic in the group.Sv: Hon drog nytta av var och ens styrkor och uppmuntrade dem till att samarbeta.En: She took advantage of everyone's strengths and encouraged them to cooperate.Sv: Med Liam i täten bar det av in bland träden.En: With Liam in the lead, they headed into the trees.Sv: Hans noggranna öga ledde dem säkert genom det snötäckta landskapet, medan Oskar med sin snabbhet lyckades samla fler flaggor än någon tidigare gjort.En: His keen eye guided them safely through the snow-covered landscape, while Oskar, with his speed, managed to collect more flags than anyone had ever done before.Sv: Efter en intensiv timme stod Elsa och hennes lag vid målet, andfådda men fyllda av stolthet.En: After an intense hour, Elsa and her team stood at the finish line, breathless but filled with pride.Sv: De hade lyckats, överträffat alla förväntningar.En: They had succeeded, exceeding all expectations.Sv: Tränaren klappade Elsa på axeln med ett uppskattande leende.En: The coach patted Elsa on the shoulder with an appreciative smile.Sv: "Bra jobbat, Elsa.En: "Well done, Elsa.Sv: Det var utmärkt ledarskap," sa hon.En: That was excellent leadership," she said.Sv: Elsa kände värmen av deras framgång, men ännu viktigare, erkännandet från sina lagkamrater och coach.En: Elsa felt the warmth of their success, but more importantly, the recognition from her teammates and coach.Sv: Elsa visste nu att hon inte behövde kämpa ensam.En: Elsa now knew that she didn't have to fight alone.Sv: Tillsammans kunde de nå nya höjder.En: Together they could reach new heights.Sv: Hon hade funnit sitt självförtroende och lärde sig att äkta ledarskap handlar om att lita på varandra, och att se styrkan i varje individ.En: She had found her confidence and learned that true leadership is about trusting one another and seeing the strength in every individual.Sv: Vintersolen sänkte sig över horisonten medan Elsa log för sig själv.En: The winter sun set over the horizon as Elsa smiled to herself.Sv: Hon hade inte bara vunnit dagens utmaning; hon hade vunnit något mycket större—respekten och tilliten från hennes vänner.En: She hadn't just won the day's challenge; she had won something much greater—the respect and trust of her friends. Vocabulary Words:surrounded: omgivenathletes: idrottaresnapping: snärtadechilly: kyligateam-building: team-buildingdetermination: beslutsamhetskeptically: skeptisktinitiative: initiativnavigate: navigeraobstacles: hinderhesitating: tvekaorienteering: orienteringsuggestion: förslagadvantage: nyttadynamic: dynamikkeen: noggrannalandscape: landskapetintense: intensivrecognition: erkännandeconfidence: självförtroendehorizon: horisontenchallenge: utmaningrespect: respektentrust: tillitenexercise: övningenstrength: styrkaprove: bevisabreathtaking: andfåddaapproach: taktensuggestion: förslag

New Zealanders will finally get to experience the labyrinth that is an IKEA store from December 4. The new Sylvia Park site in Auckland is one of the company’s largest in the Southern Hemisphere – about the size of three rugby fields. There’ll be thousands of products available online and in store, and yes, they will be serving up their famous Swedish meatballs in a 426-seat cafeteria. So, why do we get so excited about international brands setting up on our shores? And, is there enough appetite for IKEA to succeed where others haven’t? Today on The Front Page, Quantum Jump CEO and marketing expert Ben Goodale is with us to explain the hype around one of the world’s leading retailers coming to our shores. Follow The Front Page on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. You can read more about this and other stories in the New Zealand Herald, online at nzherald.co.nz, or tune in to news bulletins across the NZME network. Host: Chelsea DanielsEditor/Producer: Richard MartinProducer: Jane YeeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: From Stranger to Friend: A Christmas Journey in Stockholm Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2025-12-25-08-38-20-sv Story Transcript:Sv: Snön föll tyst över Gamla Stan när Linnea första gången satte sin fot på de kullerstensbelagda gatorna.En: The snow fell silently over Gamla Stan when Linnea first set foot on the cobblestone streets.Sv: Hon drog sin kappa tätare omkring sig och tittade upp mot de gamla byggnaderna som glimmade i skenet av julbelysningen.En: She pulled her coat tighter around her and looked up at the old buildings that glimmered in the glow of the Christmas lights.Sv: Det var Linneas första jul i Stockholm, och trots julens glädje kände hon sig ensam.En: It was Linnea's first Christmas in Stockholm, and despite the joy of the season, she felt lonely.Sv: Hon gick mot det lilla caféet vid torget.En: She headed toward the little café by the square.Sv: Inne doftade det av nybakat pepparkakor och varmt glögg.En: Inside, it smelled of freshly baked pepparkakor and warm glögg.Sv: Linnea beställde en kopp och satte sig vid ett litet bord vid fönstret.En: Linnea ordered a cup and sat at a small table by the window.Sv: Hon njöt av att se marknadens liv och rörelse utanför.En: She enjoyed watching the hustle and bustle of the market outside.Sv: Strax därefter steg Magnus in.En: Shortly thereafter, Magnus entered.Sv: Han hade bott i Stockholm hela sitt liv men kände sig ändå ensam denna jul.En: He had lived in Stockholm his whole life but still felt lonely this Christmas.Sv: Han köpte en kopp glögg och såg sig omkring innan han noterade det lediga sätet vid Linneas bord.En: He bought a cup of glögg and looked around before noticing the empty seat at Linnea's table.Sv: "Hej," sa han vänligt när han satte sig.En: "Hi," he said kindly as he sat down.Sv: "Doften av pepparkakor är oemotståndlig, eller hur?"En: "The scent of pepparkakor is irresistible, isn't it?"Sv: Linnea log blygt.En: Linnea smiled shyly.Sv: "Ja, jag älskar verkligen alla traditionella julsmaker."En: "Yes, I really love all the traditional Christmas flavors."Sv: Magnus nickade.En: Magnus nodded.Sv: "Min favorit är lussekatter.En: "My favorite is lussekatter.Sv: Har du provat dem?"En: Have you tried them?"Sv: "Nej, inte ännu!En: "No, not yet!Sv: Jag är ny i staden och har inte hunnit äta dem."En: I'm new in the city and haven't had the chance to eat them."Sv: Magnus föreslog spontant, "Vill du följa med och utforska marknaden?En: Magnus spontaneously suggested, "Would you like to explore the market with me?Sv: Jag kan visa dig allt det bästa av svenska jultraditioner."En: I can show you the best of Swedish Christmas traditions."Sv: De vandrade från stånd till stånd, smakade på saffransbullar och choklad.En: They wandered from stall to stall, tasting saffransbullar and chocolate.Sv: Magnus berättade historier från tidigare jular, och Linnea delade med sig av sina minnen från sin uppväxt.En: Magnus shared stories from past Christmases, and Linnea shared memories from her upbringing.Sv: De skrattade åt likheter och insåg hur mycket de hade gemensamt.En: They laughed at the similarities and realized how much they had in common.Sv: Under kvällen uppstod en ny förståelse mellan dem.En: Throughout the evening, a new understanding emerged between them.Sv: Linnea började känna sig mindre som en främling, och Magnus upptäckte hur trevligt det var att dela sina traditioner.En: Linnea began to feel less like a stranger, and Magnus discovered how nice it was to share his traditions.Sv: När marknaden började stänga, promenerade de längs de snötäckta gatorna.En: As the market began to close, they walked along the snow-covered streets.Sv: Ljuset från dekorationerna reflekterades i snön, och staden kändes plötsligt mycket varmare.En: The lights from the decorations reflected off the snow, and the city suddenly felt much warmer.Sv: "Det här har varit en underbar kväll," sa Linnea medan de gick sida vid sida.En: "This has been a wonderful evening," said Linnea as they walked side by side.Sv: "Ja, kanske vi kan göra det här till en tradition?"En: "Yes, maybe we can make this a tradition?"Sv: föreslog Magnus hoppfullt.En: Magnus suggested hopefully.Sv: Linnea nickade, hennes hjärta fyllt av nyfunnen glädje.En: Linnea nodded, her heart filled with newfound joy.Sv: "Det skulle jag gärna vilja."En: "I would love that."Sv: Tillsammans vandrade de genom den lugna natten, deras steg ekande lätt över gatorna, båda fyllda av värme från ny vänskap och alla möjligheter som låg framför dem.En: Together they walked through the quiet night, their steps lightly echoing over the streets, both filled with the warmth of new friendship and all the possibilities that lay ahead of them. Vocabulary Words:silently: tystcobblestone: kullerstensbelagdaglimmered: glimmadetighten: dra tätareglow: skenetdespite: trotslonely: ensamsquare: torgetsmelled: doftadefreshly baked: nybakatenjoyed: njöt avhustle and bustle: liv och rörelsethereafter: därefternoticed: noteradekindly: vänligtirresistible: oemotståndligshyly: blygtexplore: utforskawandered: vandradestalls: ståndtaste: smakadeupbringing: uppväxtsimilarities: likheterunderstanding: förståelsestranger: främlingdiscover: upptäckteafterward: efteråtreflected: reflekteradessuddenly: plötsligttradition: tradition

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: Rediscovering Love in a Cozy Winter Cabin Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2025-12-25-23-34-02-sv Story Transcript:Sv: Det var en kall vinterafton i Dalarna, där snön lade sig som ett mjukt täcke över den fridfulla skogen.En: It was a cold winter evening in Dalarna, where the snow lay like a soft blanket over the peaceful forest.Sv: Då och då hördes det dova ljudet av snö som föll från grenarna på de höga granarna.En: Now and then, the muffled sound of snow falling from the branches of the tall spruces could be heard.Sv: Erik och Sofia hade beslutat sig för att fira jul i en liten stuga långt bort från stadens buller och stress.En: Erik and Sofia had decided to celebrate Christmas in a small cabin far away from the city's noise and stress.Sv: Stugan var liten men hemtrevlig.En: The cabin was small but cozy.Sv: Det sprakande ljudet från eldstaden fyllde rummet med värme.En: The crackling sound from the fireplace filled the room with warmth.Sv: Ljuset från de fladdrande stearinljusen kastade mjuka skuggor på väggarna, och utanför svepte snöflingorna förbi fönstret som vita små stjärnor.En: The light from the flickering candles cast soft shadows on the walls, and outside, snowflakes swirled past the window like tiny white stars.Sv: Erik stått i köket.En: Erik stood in the kitchen.Sv: Han rörde långsamt i den varma chokladen, och tankarna vandrade.En: He slowly stirred the hot chocolate, and his thoughts wandered.Sv: Han kände sig trött, inte bara fysiskt utan också mentalt.En: He felt tired, not only physically but also mentally.Sv: Arbetsdagarna i stan hade gjort honom utmattad.En: The workdays in the city had left him exhausted.Sv: Men nu var det annorlunda.En: But now it was different.Sv: Han och Sofia var här för att hitta tillbaka till varandra.En: He and Sofia were here to find their way back to each other.Sv: Sofia satt nära brasan, insvept i en filt.En: Sofia sat near the fire, wrapped in a blanket.Sv: Hon tittade på Erik, och hon visste att det här var deras chans.En: She looked at Erik, and she knew this was their chance.Sv: Hon ville känna att de verkligen var tillsammans, inte bara i samma rum utan i samma känsla.En: She wanted to feel that they were truly together, not just in the same room but in the same feeling.Sv: Julen var tiden för mirakel, tänkte hon.En: Christmas was the time for miracles, she thought.Sv: Kanske det kunde ske något magiskt här i stugan.En: Maybe something magical could happen here in the cabin.Sv: Efter en stund satte sig Erik mittemot Sofia.En: After a moment, Erik sat down opposite Sofia.Sv: Han räckte fram en kopp varm choklad till henne och tog ett djupt andetag.En: He handed her a mug of hot chocolate and took a deep breath.Sv: "Sofia," började han försiktigt, "jag har tänkt mycket på oss."En: "Sofia," he began gently, "I've been thinking a lot about us."Sv: Sofia såg på honom och kände en blandning av hopp och oro.En: Sofia looked at him and felt a mix of hope and worry.Sv: "Jag också," svarade hon mjukt.En: "Me too," she replied softly.Sv: "Det känns som om vi har glidit isär."En: "It feels like we've drifted apart."Sv: Erik nickade.En: Erik nodded.Sv: "Det har varit svårt för mig att hitta balansen.En: "It's been hard for me to find balance.Sv: Jobbet har tagit så mycket och jag har försummat oss.En: Work has taken so much, and I've neglected us.Sv: Jag vill att vi ska hitta varandra igen."En: I want us to find each other again."Sv: Tystnaden mellan dem fylldes av eldens knastrande.En: The silence between them was filled with the crackling of the fire.Sv: Sofia sträckte sig efter Eriks hand.En: Sofia reached for Erik's hand.Sv: "Jag har saknat dig," sade hon.En: "I've missed you," she said.Sv: "Jag vill att vi ska vara öppna med varandra, även när det är svårt."En: "I want us to be open with each other, even when it's hard."Sv: Ett svagt leende spred sig på Eriks läppar.En: A faint smile spread across Erik's lips.Sv: "Jag vill samma sak," sa han.En: "I want the same thing," he said.Sv: "Jag vill att vi ska börja om."En: "I want us to start over."Sv: De satt där, hand i hand, medan snön fortsatte att falla utanför.En: They sat there, hand in hand, while the snow continued to fall outside.Sv: Eldens värme och deras egna ord hade smält bort den kyla som hade byggts upp mellan dem.En: The warmth of the fire and their own words had melted the coldness that had built up between them.Sv: Julnatten omgav dem med sitt stilla lugn.En: Christmas night surrounded them with its quiet calm.Sv: De kände sig lättade och hoppfulla.En: They felt relieved and hopeful.Sv: Framtiden såg ljusare ut nu när de bestämt sig för att arbeta tillsammans, för att verkligen se och höra varandra.En: The future looked brighter now that they had decided to work together, to truly see and hear each other.Sv: När natten föll över skogen, hade Erik och Sofia inte bara funnit julens magi i stugan – de hade också återfunnit varandra.En: As night fell over the forest, Erik and Sofia had not only found the magic of Christmas in the cabin—they had also rediscovered each other. Vocabulary Words:muffled: dovaspruces: granarnacelebrate: firacozy: hemtrevligcrackling: sprakandeflickering: fladdrandeswirled: sveptewandered: vandradeexhausted: utmattadwrapped: insveptdrifted apart: glidit isärneglected: försummatbalance: balansenopen: öppnafaint: svagtspread: spredcoldness: kylarelieved: lättadehopeful: hoppfullarediscovered: återfunnitblanket: täckesnowflakes: snöflingornamiracles: mirakelopposite: mittemotbreath: andetagsilence: tystnadenmug: koppsmile: leendehand in hand: hand i handcalm: lugn

Oh boy! Welcome to a spectacular holiday episode of pcmc! On today's show, Mike is joined by Janine, and together they are discussing "From All of Us to All of You", an episode of the classic TV show Walt Disney Presents, which first aired in 1958. In the show, Jiminy Cricket and Mickey Mouse host an arrangement of classic Disney shorts and clips from their feature films. But to understand the real cultural significance of FAOUTAOY, you have to talk about Sweden. In Sweden from 1960 onward, this TV special has aired every single Christmas Eve without fail. It's a major Swedish holiday tradition and the whole country tunes in to watch. On this episode, listen to Mike and Janine analyze the show segment by segment and figure out what makes it so important to the Swedish people. So settle in with a cup of your favorite hot beverage and listen to this very special holiday offering. If you're a long time listener, or a newcomer here, everyone at pcmc thanks you and wishes you a happy holiday! find us everywhere @PCMCpod 

The Enigma of The Viennese Strangler: A Sherlock Holmes AdventureIn this thrilling episode of Sherlock Holmes, the master detective and his companion Dr. Watson find themselves in Vienna, where they become embroiled in a complex case involving blackmail and murder. As they investigate the death of a notorious blackmailer, they encounter a cast of intriguing characters, each with their own secrets and motives. Through keen observation and deduction, Holmes unravels the mystery, leading to a dramatic confrontation and resolution that showcases his unparalleled detective skills.In the heart of Vienna, Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson find themselves entangled in a web of deceit and danger. The episode begins with Holmes and Watson staying at a quaint pension, where they are drawn into a case involving a notorious blackmailer, Sandor Aafhardy. The tension escalates when Aafhardy is found strangled, and the duo must navigate through a maze of suspects, each with their own secrets and motives.As Holmes and Watson delve deeper, they encounter a cast of intriguing characters, including a Hungarian painter, a Chinese actor, and a Swedish sculptress, each with potential motives for murder. The plot thickens with the discovery of blackmail documents, leading Holmes to suspect that the killer is someone with long fingernails—a clue that ultimately points to the dramatic Signora Violetti.Holmes' keen observation and deduction skills shine as he unravels the mystery, using clever disguises and psychological tactics to extract a confession from the true murderer. The episode concludes with a harmonious note, as Holmes and Watson enjoy a peaceful moment, reflecting on the adventure that has just unfolded.Join us as we delve into the mysteries of Sherlock Holmes, where every case is a journey into the unknown. Subscribe now for more thrilling tales of deduction and intrigue.TakeawaysThe episode features Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson in Vienna.Holmes is approached by a pianist being blackmailed.The investigation leads to a murder scene.Holmes interrogates various suspects in the case.Evidence suggests multiple people had motives for murder.Holmes deduces the killer's identity through clues.The story highlights the importance of observation in detective work.The resolution involves a clever disguise by Holmes.The episode concludes with a musical performance.The narrative showcases classic elements of mystery and suspense.Sherlock Holmes, mystery, blackmail, murder, investigation, detective, Vienna, adventure, Dr. Watson, classic radio drama

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: Chasing Legends: Friendship Forged in Visby's Winter Ruins Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2025-12-24-23-34-01-sv Story Transcript:Sv: Vinden ven över de gamla ruinerna i Visby.En: The wind swept over the old ruins in Visby.Sv: Snön la ett tjockt täcke över marken.En: The snow laid a thick blanket over the ground.Sv: Det var kallt, men också vackert.En: It was cold, but also beautiful.Sv: Det var jul, och folk firade med glädje i sina hem.En: It was Christmas, and people were celebrating with joy in their homes.Sv: Men tre personer hade ett annat mål.En: But three people had a different goal.Sv: Lars, Annika och Freja stod vid ruinerna.En: Lars, Annika, and Freja stood by the ruins.Sv: Lars, med britande ögon, pekade mot de övergivna stenarna.En: Lars, with bright eyes, pointed towards the abandoned stones.Sv: "Här finns något speciellt.En: "There's something special here.Sv: En artefakt, legendarisk och försvunnen.En: An artifact, legendary and lost.Sv: Den bringar lycka till den som finner den."En: It brings luck to the one who finds it."Sv: Annika suckade.En: Annika sighed.Sv: "Jag tvivlar, Lars.En: "I doubt it, Lars.Sv: Det är bara en saga."En: It's just a fairy tale."Sv: Freja stod tyst, funderande.En: Freja stood quietly, pondering.Sv: Hon hade hört historier om dessa ruiner från sin mormor.En: She had heard stories about these ruins from her grandmother.Sv: Men hon visste mer än hon berättade.En: But she knew more than she revealed.Sv: "Vi måste försöka," sa Lars beslutsamt.En: "We have to try," said Lars decisively.Sv: Den djupa snön gjorde det svårt att gå, men Lars ledde dem vidare.En: The deep snow made it difficult to walk, but Lars led them forward.Sv: Annika halkade flera gånger och muttrade för sig själv.En: Annika slipped several times and muttered to herself.Sv: Freja gick sist och betraktade varje steg med vaksamhet.En: Freja walked last and observed each step cautiously.Sv: Vinden blev starkare och snöfallet tätare.En: The wind grew stronger and the snowfall heavier.Sv: Plötsligt kom de till en gammal ingång, halvt dold under isen.En: Suddenly they came to an old entrance, half-hidden under the ice.Sv: Lars blev ivrig.En: Lars became eager.Sv: "Detta är det!En: "This is it!Sv: Vi är nära!"En: We're close!"Sv: De tre gick in i kammaren.En: The three entered the chamber.Sv: Väggarna var täckta av mystiska symboler.En: The walls were covered with mysterious symbols.Sv: Lars betraktade dem noga.En: Lars examined them closely.Sv: Annika, fortfarande skeptisk, sa: "Det kanske bara är gamla ristningar."En: Annika, still skeptical, said, "It might just be old carvings."Sv: "Nej," svarade Freja till slut.En: "No," replied Freja finally.Sv: "Min mormor berättade om detta.En: "My grandmother told me about this.Sv: Här finns hemligheter."En: There are secrets here."Sv: Kammaren höll på att fyllas med kyla och snöstormen utanför blev värre.En: The chamber was filling with cold, and the blizzard outside worsened.Sv: De måste skynda sig.En: They needed to hurry.Sv: Lars böjde sig ned och drog fram en liten, gammal amulett gömd bakom en sten.En: Lars bent down and pulled out a small, old amulet hidden behind a stone.Sv: "Här är den!"En: "Here it is!"Sv: utropade han triumferande.En: he exclaimed triumphantly.Sv: Men glädjen blev kort.En: But the joy was short-lived.Sv: En dundrande ljud hördes.En: A rumbling sound was heard.Sv: Ingången började rasa samman.En: The entrance began to collapse.Sv: "Vi måste ut!"En: "We have to get out!"Sv: skrek Annika.En: shouted Annika.Sv: I panik sprang de mot utgången.En: In panic, they ran towards the exit.Sv: Freja ledde med känsla för det gamla stenarna.En: Freja led, feeling the old stones.Sv: Hon visste vägen.En: She knew the way.Sv: Trots snöstormen lyckades de ta sig ut precis innan allt rasade ned bakom dem.En: Despite the snowstorm, they managed to get out just before everything collapsed behind them.Sv: Lars stod utanför och betrakta artefakten i sina händer.En: Lars stood outside and looked at the artifact in his hands.Sv: Men han log mot sina vänner.En: But he smiled at his friends.Sv: "Det var inte bara artefakten som var viktigt," sa han.En: "It wasn't just the artifact that was important," he said.Sv: "Det var er, och vad vi har upplevt tillsammans."En: "It was you, and what we have experienced together."Sv: Annika log, tacksam för Frejas kunskap och Lars envishet.En: Annika smiled, grateful for Freja's knowledge and Lars' persistence.Sv: "Du hade rätt," medgav hon.En: "You were right," she admitted.Sv: "Ibland måste man tro."En: "Sometimes you have to believe."Sv: Freja kände värmen från deras vänskap fylla henne.En: Freja felt the warmth of their friendship filling her.Sv: Hon förstod att hennes plats var här, mellan historien och nutiden, med sina nya vänner.En: She understood that her place was here, between history and the present, with her new friends.Sv: Hon viskade till vinden, "Mormor, jag hittade min väg."En: She whispered to the wind, "Grandmother, I found my way."Sv: Och så, mitt i vinterns kyla, fann de alla något värdefullt den dagen.putationstopicEn: And so, in the midst of winter's cold, they all found something valuable that day. Vocabulary Words:ruins: ruinernablanket: täckeabandoned: övergivnaartifact: artefaktlegendary: legendariskgoal: målpondering: funderanderevealed: berättadedecisively: beslutsamtcautiously: vaksamhetentrance: ingångeager: ivrigsymbols: symbolerexamined: betraktadeskeptical: skeptiskcarvings: ristningarmysterious: mystiskablizzard: snöstormtriumphantly: triumferanderumbling: dundrandecollapse: rasa sammanpanic: panikgrateful: tacksampersistence: envishetwhispered: viskadevaluable: värdefulltstorm: stormslipped: halkadeobserved: betraktadehistories: historier

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: Christmas Comedy: A Frozen Adventure at the Ice Hotel Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2025-12-24-08-38-20-sv Story Transcript:Sv: Det var en magisk julmorgon på det majestätiska ishotellet i Norge.En: It was a magical Christmas morning at the majestic ice hotel in Norge.Sv: Johan, Linnea och Kasper bodde där för att fira jul.En: Johan, Linnea, and Kasper were staying there to celebrate Christmas.Sv: Iskulpturer gnistrade i morgonljuset och varm choklad ångade på stora bord i lobbyn.En: Ice sculptures sparkled in the morning light and hot chocolate steamed on large tables in the lobby.Sv: Men det var kallt även inne.En: But it was cold inside as well.Sv: Från deras rum kunde Johan se hur personalen rusade runt för att förbereda den stora julmiddagen.En: From their room, Johan could see the staff rushing around to prepare the big Christmas dinner.Sv: Johan vaknade i sin pyjamas och började genast tänka på kvällens middag.En: Johan woke up in his pajamas and immediately started thinking about the evening dinner.Sv: Han var orolig.En: He was worried.Sv: "Vi måste klä oss varma och snygga till middagen," sa han.En: "We need to dress warm and nice for the dinner," he said.Sv: Men när de skulle ut för att hämta kläder i garderoben, upptäckte de att nyckelkortet inte fungerade.En: But when they were about to go out to fetch clothes from the closet, they discovered that the key card wasn't working.Sv: De var låsta ute i sina pyjamasar.En: They were locked out in their pajamas.Sv: "Det här är katastrof!"En: "This is a disaster!"Sv: sa Johan, perspektivet på en perfekt planerad dag flög ur fönstret.En: said Johan, the prospect of a perfectly planned day flying out the window.Sv: Linnea däremot såg det som ett äventyr.En: Linnea, on the other hand, saw it as an adventure.Sv: Vinterluften bet, men det stoppade inte hennes leende.En: The winter air was biting, but it didn't wipe the smile from her face.Sv: Kasper, alltid på jakt efter ett skratt, viskade, "Kanske kan vi starta ett nytt isdansnummer här i korridoren?"En: Kasper, always on the lookout for a laugh, whispered, "Maybe we can start a new ice dance number here in the corridor?"Sv: Trots Johans motvilja bestämde de sig för att gå till lobbyn.En: Despite Johan's reluctance, they decided to go to the lobby.Sv: Johan var nervös.En: Johan was nervous.Sv: Tänk om personalen var för upptagen för att hjälpa dem?En: What if the staff was too busy to help them?Sv: Linnea och Kasper lovade skapa en distraktion om det behövdes.En: Linnea and Kasper promised to create a distraction if needed.Sv: När trion kom ner till lobbyn, halkade Kasper plötsligt på det hala isgolvet.En: As the trio came down to the lobby, Kasper suddenly slipped on the slippery ice floor.Sv: Han svajade, armarna fäktade, och med en nästan akrobatisk piruett föll han.En: He swayed, arms flailing, and with an almost acrobatic pirouette, he fell.Sv: Det hela såg ut som en iscensatt komediakt.En: It all looked like a staged comedy act.Sv: Personalen stannade upp, några började skratta, och alla blev uppmärksamma på dem.En: The staff paused, a few started laughing, and everyone turned their attention to them.Sv: Johan röd i ansiktet, men lättad, kunde knappt hålla sig för skratt när personalen snabbt hjälpte dem att få ett nytt nyckelkort.En: Johan, red-faced but relieved, could hardly hold back his laughter when the staff quickly helped them get a new key card.Sv: De återvände till sitt rum, fortfarande fnissande.En: They returned to their room, still giggling.Sv: Tillbaka på rummet insåg Johan något viktigt.En: Back in the room, Johan realized something important.Sv: Ibland är det vackert att omfamna det oväntade.En: Sometimes it's beautiful to embrace the unexpected.Sv: Mitt i deras missöde fann de glädje i stunden.En: In the midst of their mishap, they found joy in the moment.Sv: Med nyvunnen entusiasm gjorde de sig redo för den stora julmiddagen.En: With newfound enthusiasm, they got ready for the big Christmas dinner.Sv: Den kvällen firade de inte bara julen, utan också vänskap, skratt och en nyfunnen kärlek till det oplanerade.En: That evening, they celebrated not only Christmas but also friendship, laughter, and a newfound love for the unplanned.Sv: Det var nog en jul att minnas på ishotellet.En: It was indeed a Christmas to remember at the ice hotel. Vocabulary Words:majestic: majestätiskasculptures: skulpturerstreamed: ångadefretting: oroligprospect: perspektivetdisaster: katastrofadventure: äventyrbiting: betcorridor: korridorenreluctance: motviljarelieved: lättadunexpected: oväntademishap: missödefriendship: vänskaplaughter: skrattunplanned: oplanerademagical: magisksparkled: gnistradefetch: hämtadiscovered: upptäckteflying: flögout: utesmile: leendeslippery: halapirouette: piruettchocolate: chokladkey card: nyckelkortattention: uppmärksammaembrace: omfamnagiggle: fnissande

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays everyone!In keeping with tradition, we give you a Christmas special adventure!This year we play the amazing game Troubleshooters!We're an actual play podcast where professional actors play the best of Swedish RPGs published in Swedish! This episode we play the amazing gameTrubleshooters by Helgast.Starring: Jakob Hultcrantz Hansson, Ingela Lundh and Mattias Redbo.Game Master: Andreas LundströmMusic by: Andreas Lundström

If you've got a Swedish ivy plant in your home and you're not quite sure where it came from, there's a non-zero chance it once lived in the White House. Cuttings from a Swedish ivy plant that lived for decades on the mantle of the oval office have quietly made their way all over D.C. — part of a little-known local tradition that's been spreading for decades. City Cast's Annie Rees has a cutting and has been getting to the root of its history. Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey DC. You can text us or leave a voicemail at: (202) 642-2654. You can also become a member, with ad-free listening, for as little as $10 a month. Learn more about the sponsors of this December 23rd episode: Simply Eloped Black Cat Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.

“The idea behind Arctic Bath was born at Treehotel. And I think this is also an important part of the story. How new crazy things inspire other crazy people to do crazy things that nobody says is possible. We are not competing with each other, we are completing each other—working together and bringing people to each other. That's the way that we work with tourism in this area.”We're in great company with Maarten Raes and Peter Engström, two of the original visionary partners behind Arctic Bath, a one-of-a-kind hotel, spa, and restaurant floating on the serene Lule River in Swedish Lapland, where frost-covered forests transform with the seasons and the Northern Lights dance above the Arctic landscape. Here, they have reimagined what luxury means—not through excess, but through authenticity, nature, and slow travel. What makes Arctic Bath so extraordinary is the quiet conviction behind it—the grit it took to build something real, a team committed to genuine hospitality, and a philosophy that proves luxury is found in connection, not consumption.In this winter episode, we discover how slowing down in the Arctic teaches us what truly matters—and why some of the most meaningful travel experiences happen when we stop rushing and start listening.Top Takeaways[9:50] The story behind Arctic Bath's iconic circular main building meant to mimic timber logs jamming in rapids—and how architect Bertil Harström designed it as a visual tribute to the Lule River's legacy.[15:20] Amidst construction delays, a pandemic six weeks after opening, and countless late nights fixing things behind the scenes, Peter quietly delivered a serene sanctuary for their first season of worldly guests.[19:10] The Michelin Key arrived not for the rooms, the architecture, or the food alone—but for the intangible thing guests keep trying to describe—the genuine warmth of a team that chose to create something real.[21:45] Three ways to experience Arctic Bath: Land and Suite cabins offer spacious luxury, while floating Water rooms let you swim from your bed in summer and listen to the ice sing beneath you in winter.[24:45] The sauna and cold plunge ritual—rooted in centuries of Nordic living—transforms guests and locals alike, awakening something so natural that no manufactured wellness experience at home can replicate.[27:10] Each plate at Arctic Bath tells a story—of the river, the forest, the northern lights—translating the landscape into something guests can taste compliments of the relationships with local fishermen, farmers, and herders. [29:40] A winter day unfolds: dogsledding or snowshoe hiking with locals, Sámi stories shared around an open fire, a luxurious Swedish spa experience—and if you're fortunate, the Northern Lights dancing above in the endless night sky.[32:45] Arctic Bath's sustainability runs deeper than awards—it's woven into every choice, a commitment to nurturing the small businesses and community that make this place possible.Notable MentionsNordic CollectionTreehotel in Swedish LaplandVisit For YourselfArctic Bath Website | @arcticbath_sweden

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: Finding Home: Hugo's Rediscovery in Gamla Stan's Glow Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2025-12-23-23-34-02-sv Story Transcript:Sv: Gamla Stan var en magisk plats under julen.En: Gamla Stan was a magical place during Christmas.Sv: Hugo stod i mitten av marknaden, omgiven av färgglada ljus som dansade över stenlagda gator.En: Hugo stood in the middle of the market, surrounded by colorful lights dancing over the cobblestone streets.Sv: Han kände doften av glögg och brända mandlar som svävade i luften.En: He smelled the scent of glögg and roasted almonds wafting through the air.Sv: Men inombords kände han en viss ensamhet, trots att han var omgiven av människor han älskade.En: Yet inside, he felt a certain loneliness, despite being surrounded by the people he loved.Sv: Hugo hade just kommit tillbaka till Stockholm efter flera år utomlands.En: Hugo had just returned to Stockholm after several years abroad.Sv: Han hade sett fram emot att fira jul hemma med sin familj, men något kändes annorlunda.En: He had looked forward to celebrating Christmas at home with his family, but something felt different.Sv: Hans yngre bror, Lars, verkade ha vuxit upp mycket sedan Hugo senast såg honom.En: His younger brother, Lars, seemed to have grown up a lot since Hugo last saw him.Sv: Lars verkade självsäker och hade hittat sin plats i familjen.En: Lars appeared confident and had found his place in the family.Sv: Kusinen Astrid, som var i tonåren, satt vid ett bord med sin mobil och var helt borta i sin egen värld.En: Cousin Astrid, who was a teenager, sat at a table with her phone, completely absorbed in her own world.Sv: Hugo ville så gärna finna tillbaka till de varma känslor han mindes från barndomens jular.En: Hugo so desperately wanted to recapture the warm feelings he remembered from childhood Christmases.Sv: Han bestämde sig för att hjälpa till på marknaden.En: He decided to help out at the market.Sv: Om han kunde arbeta tillsammans med familjen, kanske det skulle skapa nya minnen.En: If he could work together with the family, perhaps it would create new memories.Sv: Som kvällen fortskred, hade marknaden lockat många besökare.En: As the evening progressed, the market attracted many visitors.Sv: Hugo delade ut pepparkakor och pratade med kunder vid en av stånden.En: Hugo handed out gingerbread cookies and chatted with customers at one of the stalls.Sv: Strax efter skymningen inträffade en plötslig strömavbrott.En: Just after dusk, a sudden power outage occurred.Sv: Stånden mörknade och ett sorl av förvirrade röster hördes bland de besökande.En: The stalls went dark, and a murmur of confused voices was heard among the visitors.Sv: I mörkret tog Hugo initiativet.En: In the darkness, Hugo took initiative.Sv: Han kallade på Lars och Astrid, och de började snabbt samla ljus och batteridrivna lyktor som fanns till handa.En: He called on Lars and Astrid, and they quickly began gathering candles and battery-powered lanterns that were available.Sv: Tillsammans med andra försäljare organiserade de en snabb ljusshow, vilket förvandlade kaos till ett magiskt ögonblick.En: Together with other vendors, they organized a quick light show, turning chaos into a magical moment.Sv: När lamporna kom tillbaka, hördes ett jubel bland mängden.En: When the lights came back, cheers erupted from the crowd.Sv: I ljusets återkomst kände Hugo en stark samhörighet med sin familj.En: In the light's return, Hugo felt a strong connection with his family.Sv: Han kramade Lars och Astrid under de blinkande juldekorationerna.En: He hugged Lars and Astrid under the twinkling Christmas decorations.Sv: Plötsligt insåg han att hemmet alltid skulle vara där hans familj var, oavsett hur mycket saker och ting förändrades.En: Suddenly, he realized that home would always be where his family was, no matter how much things changed.Sv: Med den insikten blev Hugo mer öppen för förändringar och fann glädjen i de nya upplevelserna tillsammans.En: With that insight, Hugo became more open to changes and found joy in the new experiences together.Sv: Den kvällen i Gamla Stan hade inte bara återförenat honom med julens magi, utan också med kärleken i hans eget hem.En: That evening in Gamla Stan had not only reunited him with the magic of Christmas but also with the love in his own home. Vocabulary Words:cobblestone: stenlagdawafting: svävadeabroad: utomlandsabsorbed: bortarecapture: finna tillbakaprogressed: fortskredoutage: strömavbrottmurmur: sorlinitiative: initiativetbattery-powered: batteridrivnavendors: försäljarechaos: kaoserupted: hördestwinkling: blinkandeconnection: samhörighetinsight: insiktenexperiences: upplevelsernareunited: återförenatloneliness: ensamhetconfused: förvirradelanterns: lyktordecorations: dekorationernaglögg: glöggroasted: brändadusk: skymningencheers: jubelgathering: samlamagical: magiskscent: doftencelebrating: fira

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: Finding Home: A Christmas Reunion on Varberg's Moonlit Beach Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2025-12-23-08-38-20-sv Story Transcript:Sv: Månens sken lyste klart över stranden i Varberg, en plats där vågorna mjukt mötte den frostiga sanden.En: The moon's glow shone brightly over the beach in Varberg, a place where the waves softly met the frosty sand.Sv: Erik kände vinterkylan nypa i kinderna när han såg ner över stranden.En: Erik felt the winter chill nip at his cheeks as he looked down over the beach.Sv: Det var jul, och han hade rest från Stockholm för att fira med sin familj.En: It was Christmas, and he had traveled from Stockholm to celebrate with his family.Sv: Ändå, trots julglädjen, kändes det som något saknades.En: Yet, despite the Christmas joy, it felt like something was missing.Sv: Erik hade bott i Stockholm i nästan ett år nu.En: Erik had lived in Stockholm for almost a year now.Sv: Han älskade stadens puls, men det hade skapat en klyfta mellan honom och hans familj i Varberg.En: He loved the city's pulse, but it had created a rift between him and his family in Varberg.Sv: Hur skulle de förstå hans nya liv?En: How could they understand his new life?Sv: Med dessa tankar snurrande i huvudet, bestämde Erik sig för att ta en promenad på Månstranden innan han gick till familjehuset.En: With these thoughts swirling in his head, Erik decided to take a walk on Månstranden before going to the family house.Sv: Sandens knastrande under hans skor och månens sken fick Erik att minnas barndomens jular.En: The crunching of the sand under his shoes and the moon's glow made Erik remember the Christmases of his childhood.Sv: Plötsligt hörde han en bekant röst: "Erik, är det du?"En: Suddenly, he heard a familiar voice: "Erik, is that you?"Sv: Det var Lina och Karin, hans barndomsvänner.En: It was Lina and Karin, his childhood friends.Sv: De vinkade glatt och kom fram för att hälsa.En: They waved happily and came up to greet him.Sv: "Vi brukar gå här när vi är hemma över jul," sa Lina och log varmt.En: "We usually walk here when we're home for Christmas," said Lina with a warm smile.Sv: "Det är alltid speciellt att komma tillbaka hit."En: "It's always special to come back here."Sv: Erik var först förvånad men sedan fylldes han av en varm känsla.En: Erik was at first surprised but then filled with a warm feeling.Sv: Samtalen flöt lätt, och de pratade om gamla minnen, lekar i snön, och de många julfesterna de delat.En: The conversations flowed easily, and they talked about old memories, playing in the snow, and the many Christmas parties they had shared.Sv: Det var som om tiden hade stått stilla.En: It was as if time had stood still.Sv: När de gick längs stranden tillsammans, kände Erik hur något inom honom förändrades.En: As they walked along the beach together, Erik felt something within him change.Sv: Han insåg att hans liv i Stockholm inte betydde att han behövde ge upp sina band till var han kom ifrån.En: He realized that his life in Stockholm didn't mean he had to give up his ties to where he came from.Sv: Han kunde vara en del av båda världarna.En: He could be a part of both worlds.Sv: Efter att ha sagt adjö till Lina och Karin, kände Erik sig annorlunda.En: After saying goodbye to Lina and Karin, Erik felt different.Sv: Han gick till familjens hus med ett nytt perspektiv, redo att dela sina erfarenheter med dem.En: He went to the family's house with a new perspective, ready to share his experiences with them.Sv: I deras leenden och omfamningar fann han ett löfte om acceptans och kärlek.En: In their smiles and embraces, he found a promise of acceptance and love.Sv: Erik lärde sig att julen, med sin glädje och gemenskap, inte handlade om var du var, men vem du delade den med.En: Erik learned that Christmas, with its joy and togetherness, wasn't about where you were, but who you shared it with.Sv: Han behövde inte välja mellan sina rötter och sitt nya liv.En: He didn't need to choose between his roots and his new life.Sv: Han kunde bära båda med sig och kände äntligen frid.En: He could carry both with him and finally felt at peace. Vocabulary Words:glow: skenfrothy: frostiganip: nyparift: klyftaswirling: snurrandecrunching: knastrandefamiliar: bekantwarmth: värmeflowed: flötmemories: minnenembraces: omfamningarpromise: löfteacceptance: acceptansperspective: perspektivpeace: fridtogetherness: gemenskapties: bandroots: röttergently: mjuktrealized: insågcarried: bäranew: nyachildhood: barndomshared: deladedecide: bestämdechanged: förändradesfrosty: frostigaunderstand: förståspecial: specielltembraces: omfamningar

It's Christmas time and this week we're resharing the original RTN Christmas Classic! Christmas expert James Cooper joins Bob and Ben to explain how Santa Claus, Christmas trees, and other Christmas traditions made their way into popular culture. He also shares stories of lesser known traditions, such as setting fire to the giant Swedish straw goat known as the Gävlebocken! You can find out more about the history of Santa Claus and Christmas at James Cooper's website WhyChristmas.com This is a rebroadcast of RTN #82, which originally aired on December 18, 2017. This reair was edited by Ben Sawyer. 

Swedish youth worker Nicolas Lunabba had one strict rule: never get attached to the kids you help. Then 13-year-old Elijah moved in — and turned his mentor's flat into a home.In Malmö, Sweden, where poverty and violence shaped young lives, detachment was Nicolas' survival strategy. Then he met Elijah, an eight year old with a mohawk, a basketball under his arm, and a fearless, sometimes dangerous streak. They bonded over basketball and five years later, Elijah arrived at Nicolas' flat and made a home on his sofa. He borrowed his clothes, asked him to read aloud from a 3,600-page novel, and slowly cracked the emotional armour of a man who had spent years keeping people at arm's length. What began as mentorship became an unconventional and powerful bond that changed both their lives in extraordinary ways. Nicolas has written a memoir, Will You Care If I Die, and a Swedish film of the same name is currently in production.Presenter: Jo Fidgen Producer: Tom Harding Assinder Lives Less Ordinary is a podcast from the BBC World Service that brings you the most incredible true stories from around the world. Each episode a guest shares their most dramatic, moving, personal story. Listen for unbelievable twists, mysteries uncovered, and inspiring journeys - spanning the entire human experience. Step into someone else's life and expect the unexpected. Got a story to tell? Send an email to liveslessordinary@bbc.co.uk or message us via WhatsApp: 0044 330 678 2784 You can read our privacy notice here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/5YD3hBqmw26B8WMHt6GkQxG/lives-less-ordinary-privacy-notice

On today's show we speak with Tove Alexanderson, a highly decorated Swedish athlete known for her dominance in orienteering and multiple other endurance sports. Alexanderson discusses her transition from a childhood passion for navigating forests to competing in ski mountaineering and trail running, emphasizing her preference for the training process over the stress of competition. We discuss versatility as she prepares for Olympic qualification while shifting her focus toward mountain-based races to avoid the trend of urban course designs. She shares insights into her self-coached training regimen and her deep-seated love for the outdoors, which she views as a "dream life" rather than a series of sacrifices. Follow Tove on Instagram @tovealexanderssonRead the full transcript in English and Swedish hereSupport the showSubscribe to Running Scared Media wherever you get your podcasts for more episodes! RunningScaredMedia.comVisit our shop to purchase our jogcasts and other merchEmail us at: therunningscaredpodcast@gmail.comFollow us:Instagram @runningscaredmediaJoin our FB Running Group

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on December 22nd 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio. Presenter and producer: Michael Walsh

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Fluent Fiction - Swedish: From History Buffs to Choir Stars: A Stockholm Christmas Story Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2025-12-22-08-38-20-sv Story Transcript:Sv: Stockholm vaknade till en gnistrande vintrig morgon i Gamla Stan.En: Stockholm woke up to a sparkling winter morning in Gamla Stan.Sv: De smala kullerstensgatorna var täckta av ett lätt lager snö och glittrade av tusentals ljus.En: The narrow cobblestone streets were covered with a light layer of snow and glittered with thousands of lights.Sv: Julmarknaderna doftade av glögg och pepparkakor, och julsångerna hördes överallt.En: The Christmas markets smelled of glögg and gingerbread, and Christmas songs could be heard everywhere.Sv: Bland dessa gator vandrade Axel och Lina, båda förväntansfulla inför deras planerade äventyr.En: Among these streets strolled Axel and Lina, both excited for their planned adventure.Sv: Axel var ny i stan.En: Axel was new in town.Sv: Han älskade historia och såg fram emot en guidad tur för att lära sig mer om stadens förflutna.En: He loved history and looked forward to a guided tour to learn more about the city's past.Sv: Lina, å andra sidan, var uppväxt här.En: Lina, on the other hand, grew up here.Sv: Hon älskade stadens traditioner men kände att det var dags att delta i något nytt, något juligt.En: She loved the city's traditions but felt it was time to participate in something new, something Christmas-themed.Sv: "Det här blir kul", sa Axel när de närmade sig samlingspunkten för vad de trodde var en historisk rundvandring.En: "This will be fun," said Axel as they approached the meeting point for what they thought was a historical tour.Sv: Lina nickade ivrigt, insvamlad av stadens julstämning.En: Lina nodded eagerly, immersed in the city's Christmas atmosphere.Sv: De anmälde sig och när de gick med gruppen, kände de ingenting annat än förväntan och julglädje.En: They signed up and as they joined the group, they felt nothing but anticipation and holiday joy.Sv: Men snart insåg de sitt misstag.En: But soon they realized their mistake.Sv: Istället för att stanna upp framför gamla byggnader och lyssna på historiska berättelser, fann de sig på väg mot en övningssession för en julkör!En: Instead of stopping in front of old buildings and listening to historical stories, they found themselves heading toward a rehearsal session for a Christmas choir!Sv: Axel och Lina stirrade på varandra, förvånade men också kittlade av situationens tokighet.En: Axel and Lina stared at each other, surprised but also tickled by the absurdity of the situation.Sv: "Jag trodde vi skulle höra om kungar och drottningar", viskade Axel till Lina.En: "I thought we would hear about kings and queens," whispered Axel to Lina.Sv: "Och jag ville bara sjunga med", svarade Lina, fastän hon visste om sin tonlöshet.En: "And I just wanted to sing along," replied Lina, even though she knew she was tone-deaf.Sv: Trots att de inte kunde sjunga, bestämde de sig för att stanna.En: Despite not being able to sing, they decided to stay.Sv: Det blev snart kaotiskt.En: It soon became chaotic.Sv: Deras försök att följa melodin blev till en sorglig polka av toner som dansade helt ur led.En: Their attempt to follow the melody turned into a sad polka of notes completely out of step.Sv: Kören såg på dem med en blandning av förfäran och tillgivenhet.En: The choir looked at them with a mix of horror and affection.Sv: Efter en särskilt katastrofal repetition drog Axel Lina åt sidan.En: After a particularly disastrous rehearsal, Axel pulled Lina aside.Sv: "Vad säger du om att vi försöker något nytt?En: "What do you say we try something new?Sv: Vi kanske kan vara den roliga delen av kören?"En: Maybe we can be the funny part of the choir?"Sv: Lina fnissade.En: Lina giggled.Sv: "Som en typiskt svensk julsketch!"En: "Like a typical Swedish Christmas sketch!"Sv: Och så blev det.En: And so it happened.Sv: På julaftonens konsert, omvandlades Axels och Linas misslyckanden till en glädjefull parodi.En: On Christmas Eve's concert, Axel's and Lina's failures transformed into a joyful parody.Sv: Medvetet sjöng de fel, men med sådant engagemang och charm att de fick hela publiken att skratta och jubla.En: Intentionally, they sang off-key, but with such commitment and charm that they made the entire audience laugh and cheer.Sv: Efter deras nummer fylldes rummet av applåder.En: After their number, the room filled with applause.Sv: Människor kom fram med leenden och tackade dem för en oförglömlig show.En: People came up with smiles and thanked them for an unforgettable show.Sv: Även dirigenten klappade dem på ryggen och bjöd in dem att delta igen nästa år.En: Even the conductor patted them on the back and invited them to participate again next year.Sv: Axel tittade ut över det glada folkhavet och log bred.En: Axel looked out over the happy crowd and smiled broadly.Sv: "Det här var mer roligt än någon historisk tur," sa han.En: "This was more fun than any historical tour," he said.Sv: Lina lade till, "Det visar att man inte alltid måste vara perfekt.En: Lina added, "It shows you don't always have to be perfect.Sv: Man måste bara ha kul."En: You just have to have fun."Sv: Och så, i hjärtat av Gamla Stan, lärde sig Axel och Lina en värdefull läxa om att omfamna det oväntade och njuta av varje enkelt ögonblick.En: And so, in the heart of Gamla Stan, Axel and Lina learned a valuable lesson about embracing the unexpected and enjoying every single moment.Sv: Deras jul blev den bästa någonsin, fylld av skratt och nya vänner, på Stockholms mest magiska plats.En: Their Christmas turned out to be the best ever, filled with laughter and new friends, in Stockholm's most magical place. Vocabulary Words:sparkling: gnistrandecobblestone: kullerstenslayer: lagermarkets: julmarknadernaadventure: äventyranticipation: förväntningarjoy: glädjerehearsal: övningssessionchoir: körabsurdity: tokighetwhispered: viskadepolka: polkahorror: förfäranaffection: tillgivenhetdisastrous: katastrofalsketch: julsketchparody: parodicommitment: engagemangcharm: charmapplause: applåderconductor: dirigentbroadly: bredvaluable: värdefullembracing: omfamnaunexpected: oväntademoment: ögonblickmagical: magiskagnistrande: sparklingkullerstensgatorna: cobblestone streetsförväntansfulla: full of anticipation

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: Finding the Perfect Gift: A Winter Tale in Gamla Stan Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2025-12-22-23-34-02-sv Story Transcript:Sv: Gamla Stan var magisk i vintertid.En: Gamla Stan was magical in wintertime.Sv: De gamla, smala kullerstensgatorna var täckta av ett tunt lager snö, och luften var skarp och klar.En: The old, narrow cobblestone streets were covered with a thin layer of snow, and the air was crisp and clear.Sv: Ljusgirlander lyste upp den livliga julmarknaden, där bodarna var fulla av nordiska hantverk och godsaker.En: Light garlands illuminated the lively Christmas market, where the stalls were filled with Nordic crafts and treats.Sv: Lars stod mitt i detta vinterlandskap, lätt stressad men fast besluten att hitta den perfekta julklappen åt sin mamma.En: Lars stood in the middle of this winter landscape, slightly stressed but determined to find the perfect Christmas gift for his mother.Sv: Hon hade alltid varit omtänksam och generös mot honom, och han ville visa sin tacksamhet med något alldeles speciellt.En: She had always been caring and generous towards him, and he wanted to show his gratitude with something truly special.Sv: Medan Lars vandrade omkring bland mängden av människor stötte han emellanåt till Anna, hans praktiska och effektiva syster, och hennes son Erik.En: As Lars wandered among the crowd of people, he occasionally bumped into Anna, his practical and efficient sister, and her son Erik.Sv: Erik hoppade nyfiket mellan bodarna och pekade på allt som glittrade eller rörde sig.En: Erik hopped around curiously between the stalls, pointing at everything that sparkled or moved.Sv: "Titta morbror Lars!En: "Look uncle Lars!Sv: Ett tomteskegg!"En: A Santa beard!"Sv: ropade han och pekade på en rödvalkig jultomte i en av bodarna.En: he shouted, pointing at a ruddy-cheeked Santa Claus in one of the stalls.Sv: Lars log trött mot sin systerson men kände sig överväldigad av alla valmöjligheter.En: Lars smiled wearily at his nephew but felt overwhelmed by all the choices.Sv: Han vände sig mot Anna.En: He turned to Anna.Sv: "Jag vet inte vad jag ska göra, Anna.En: "I don't know what to do, Anna.Sv: Det finns för mycket att välja på!"En: There's too much to choose from!"Sv: Anna nickade förstående.En: Anna nodded understandingly.Sv: "Det är svårt, men tänk på vad mamma tycker om," sa hon lugnt.En: "It's hard, but think about what mom likes," she said calmly.Sv: "Kanske något som påminner om barndomen?"En: "Maybe something that reminds her of childhood?"Sv: Plötsligt fångades Lars uppmärksamhet av en liten bod i hörnet, där ett underbart handgjort julprydnad hängde och svängde försiktigt i vinden.En: Suddenly, Lars' attention was caught by a small stall in the corner, where a wonderful handmade Christmas ornament hung, swaying gently in the wind.Sv: Det var en liten glaskula med en snögran inuti, vackert dekorerad med gnistrande snöflingor.En: It was a small glass globe with a snow-covered tree inside, beautifully decorated with sparkling snowflakes.Sv: Perfekt!En: Perfect!Sv: Det påminde honom om de vintriga promenaderna han och hans mamma brukade ta när han var barn.En: It reminded him of the winter walks he and his mom used to take when he was a child.Sv: Lars pekade upphetsat på prydnaden.En: Lars pointed excitedly at the ornament.Sv: "Det där är det!"En: "That's it!"Sv: sa han och log.En: he said, smiling.Sv: Anna nickade uppmuntrande medan Lars köpte prydnaden.En: Anna nodded encouragingly as Lars purchased the ornament.Sv: Han kände lättnaden tvätta över honom.En: He felt a wave of relief wash over him.Sv: "Efter all denna shoppingen, hur skulle det vara med lite varm äppelcider?"En: "After all this shopping, how about some hot apple cider?"Sv: föreslog Anna, när de gick mot ett närbeläget kafé.En: suggested Anna, as they headed toward a nearby café.Sv: De satte sig vid ett bord, medan världen utanför fortsatte i sin julrusch.En: They sat down at a table, while the world outside continued in its Christmas rush.Sv: Med en varm kopp i handen njöt Lars av ögonblicket med sin syster och systerson.En: With a warm cup in hand, Lars enjoyed the moment with his sister and nephew.Sv: Han hade hittat den perfekta gåvan, men även förstått något viktigt.En: He had found the perfect gift but also understood something important.Sv: Familjens stöd betydde mer än någon gåva.En: The support of family meant more than any gift.Sv: Lars log mot Anna och Erik och kände sig full av tacksamhet.En: Lars smiled at Anna and Erik and felt full of gratitude.Sv: Det var julens sanna glädje.En: That was the true joy of Christmas. Vocabulary Words:cobblestone: kullerstensgarland: ljusgirlanderilluminated: lyste uppstall: bodgrateful: tacksamhetglobe: kulaornament: prydnadsparkled: gnistrandeoverwhelmed: överväldigaddetermined: beslutengesture: gestswaying: svängderelief: lättnadbrood: systersonencouragingly: uppmuntrandemagical: magiskdedicated: omtänksamruddy-cheeked: rödvalkiggenerous: generöspractical: praktiskcyder: äppelcidernodded: nickadecuriously: nyfiketpromptly: snabbtvintriga: winterydecorated: dekoreradfantastic: underbartache: ontefficient: effektivlandscape: landskap

Dan, James and Andy discuss YOUR facts including 4D and D-Day. Andy's pronunciation of Houston gets him in trouble again, and we meet eight new Custodians of Fish Facts. 

Jake E is the only Swedish artist with projects simultaneously featured on Spotify's Metal Trends playlist and national commercial radio in the same month. Alongside music, he is an actor, starring in the upcoming Hollywood fantasy film Eonblade with Doug Jones. He has collaborated with Mark Mangold on cross-genre AOR and modern rock projects, contributed to over 40 albums, earned multiple Gold and Platinum certifications, and featured in international campaigns for major brands such as IKEA.EPISODE LINKS:https://www.youtube.com/@JAKEEOFFICIALTIMELINE:0:00 Intro4:03: what is the pressure like on stage versus on camera?8:10 Are singers are more introverted?11:30 Leg day18:30 Getting songs to ryhme22:00 Bands having backing track bass instead of real bass players and effects of COVID & #AI on the business and23:25 AI music backlash?27:10 What got you into singing31:15 What happened to guitar solosPODCAST LINKS:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-nikos-show/id1240503636Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2dBlXuaLe1IHkXqG2whQNC

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: Braving The Blizzard: A Christmas Eve of Tradition and Triumph Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2025-12-21-23-34-02-sv Story Transcript:Sv: Snöflingorna föll sakta mot marken, tyst täckande Dalarna i ett tjockt, vitt täcke.En: The snowflakes fell slowly to the ground, quietly covering Dalarna in a thick, white blanket.Sv: På en liten gård, där den varma stugan lyste som en fyr i vinternatten, bodde Lars.En: On a small farm, where the warm cottage shone like a beacon in the winter night, lived Lars.Sv: Han var en flitig bonde med ett stort hjärta.En: He was a diligent farmer with a big heart.Sv: Hans mål var att sälja sina hemgjorda syltburkar och handgjorda hantverk på julmarknaden i byn.En: His goal was to sell his homemade jars of jam and handcrafted goods at the Christmas market in the village.Sv: Det var tradition, en han värderade högt.En: It was a tradition, one he valued highly.Sv: Men i år var det annorlunda.En: But this year was different.Sv: En oväntad snöstorm hotade att stoppa marknaden.En: An unexpected snowstorm threatened to halt the market.Sv: Lars kände sig orolig, men hans yttre var lugnt.En: Lars felt worried, but his exterior remained calm.Sv: Hans gård var vacker; de storslagna granarna runt gården bar sina viktiga snömantlar, och de cirklade runt stugan som trogna vakter.En: His farm was beautiful; the majestic fir trees around the farm wore their significant snow cloaks, encircling the cottage like loyal guards.Sv: Grannarna, Karin och Björn, såg hur snön föll tätare.En: The neighbors, Karin and Björn, saw how the snow fell more densely.Sv: De kom över för att hjälpa till.En: They came over to help.Sv: "Lars, du kan inte stanna här och vänta.En: "Lars, you cannot stay here and wait.Sv: Vi kan hjälpa dig," sa Karin med ett vänligt leende.En: We can help you," said Karin with a friendly smile.Sv: Björn nickade, "Tillsammans kan vi ta oss genom snön."En: Björn nodded, "Together we can make it through the snow."Sv: Lars funderade.En: Lars pondered.Sv: Han kände hänsyn för traditioner och förstod betydelsen av att nå marknaden.En: He had regard for traditions and understood the importance of reaching the market.Sv: Men att riskera vägen i en sådan storm skrämde honom.En: But risking the road in such a storm scared him.Sv: Samtidigt, att missa julmarknaden skulle betyda problem för hans gård under vintern.En: At the same time, missing the Christmas market would mean trouble for his farm during the winter.Sv: Efter att ha tänkt klart, tackade Lars sina vänner.En: After thinking it through, Lars thanked his friends.Sv: "Vi försöker tillsammans," sa han slutligen.En: "We try together," he finally said.Sv: De lastade släden med burkar och hantverk, och tillsammans med Karin och Björn började de den snötäckta resan mot byn.En: They loaded the sled with jars and crafts, and together with Karin and Björn, they began the snow-covered journey towards the village.Sv: Vägen var svår.En: The road was difficult.Sv: Snön yrde och vinden blåste.En: The snow whipped around, and the wind blew.Sv: Men de kämpade vidare, tröstade av skrattet och den varma gemenskapen.En: But they persevered, comforted by laughter and warm companionship.Sv: När de äntligen nådde marknaden, fladdrade lyktorna i vinden, men de prydde platsen med ett älskvärt ljus.En: When they finally reached the market, the lanterns fluttered in the wind, but they adorned the place with a lovely light.Sv: Mot alla odds gick marknaden av stapeln.En: Against all odds, the market took place.Sv: Människor hade trotsat vädret, dragna av traditionens makt och gemenskapens styrka.En: People had braved the weather, drawn by the power of tradition and the strength of community.Sv: Lars, Karin och Björn stod tillsammans.En: Lars, Karin, and Björn stood together.Sv: Deras stånd fylldes snart av nyfikna besökare.En: Their stall was soon filled with curious visitors.Sv: Lars sålde nästan allt.En: Lars sold almost everything.Sv: Glädje och lättnad spreds i hans hjärta.En: Joy and relief spread in his heart.Sv: När marknaden gick mot sitt slut tackade Lars sina grannar.En: As the market drew to a close, Lars thanked his neighbors.Sv: Han förstod nu vikten av att be om hjälp och hur mycket starkare man blir tillsammans.En: He now understood the importance of asking for help and how much stronger one becomes together.Sv: Vänskapen mellan honom, Karin och Björn hade blivit starkare än någonsin.En: The friendship between him, Karin, and Björn had become stronger than ever.Sv: Den natten, när Lars återvände hem, var snön fortfarande tjock, men i hans hjärta hade en värme av tacksamhet tänt en ny eld.En: That night, when Lars returned home, the snow was still thick, but in his heart, a warmth of gratitude had kindled a new fire.Sv: Han visste nu att han inte längre behövde vara ensam i sina strider.En: He now knew that he no longer needed to fight his battles alone.Sv: Vintern kunde komma, men med sådana vänner vid sin sida, var han redo för vad som helst.En: Winter could come, but with such friends by his side, he was ready for anything.Sv: Och så, i Dalarna, i den lilla stugan mitt i vinternatten, vilade Lars, trygg i vetskapen om att gemenskapens band var starkare än någon storm.En: And so, in Dalarna, in the little cottage in the winter night, Lars rested, secure in the knowledge that the bonds of community were stronger than any storm. Vocabulary Words:snowflakes: snöflingornabeacon: fyrdiligent: flitighandcrafted: handgjordatradition: traditionunexpected: oväntadhalt: stoppamajestic: storslagnasignificant: viktigaencircling: cirkladeloyal: trognaregard: hänsynrisking: riskerapersevered: kämpade vidarecompanionship: gemenskapenadorned: pryddelanterns: lyktornabraved: trotsatodds: oddscurious: nyfiknarelief: lättnadbonds: bandgratitude: tacksamhetcompanionship: gemenskapenmajestic: storslagnamarket: marknadensignificant: viktigaencircling: cirkladetogether: tillsammansstrength: styrka

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: Finding Joy in Imperfection: A Heartfelt Christmas Tale Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2025-12-21-08-38-20-sv Story Transcript:Sv: Snön föll mjukt och tyst över den lilla julmarknaden på gården.En: The snow fell softly and quietly over the small julmarknad in the yard.Sv: Det var ett magiskt landskap fyllt med doften av glögg och pepparkakor.En: It was a magical landscape filled with the scent of glögg and gingerbread cookies.Sv: Varje marknadsstånd glödde av varma ljus och visade stolt upp sina handgjorda varor.En: Each market stall glowed with warm lights and proudly displayed its handmade goods.Sv: Annika promenerade långsamt mellan stånden, hennes ögon sökande och tankarna rusade.En: Annika walked slowly between the stalls, her eyes searching and her thoughts racing.Sv: Hon älskade julen.En: She loved Christmas.Sv: Den var en tid för familj och kärlek.En: It was a time for family and love.Sv: Men varje år tänkte hon att hon behövde hitta de perfekta gåvorna för att verkligen visa sin omtänksamhet.En: But every year she thought that she needed to find the perfect gifts to really show her thoughtfulness.Sv: Johan, hennes man, gick lugnt bredvid henne.En: Johan, her husband, walked calmly beside her.Sv: "Kom ihåg att njuta," sa han leende och tog hennes hand.En: "Remember to enjoy," he said with a smile, taking her hand.Sv: Bakom dem gick Elin, Annikas barndomsvän.En: Behind them walked Elin, Annika's childhood friend.Sv: Elin var alltid spontan och sa: "Åh, Annika, glöm perfektionen!En: Elin was always spontaneous and said, "Oh, Annika, forget perfection!Sv: Det viktiga är att det kommer från hjärtat."En: What matters is that it comes from the heart."Sv: Kylan bet i kinderna, och Annika kände sig plötsligt stressad av tiden.En: The cold bit at their cheeks, and Annika suddenly felt stressed by the time.Sv: Snart skulle marknaden stänga, och hon hade fortfarande inga gåvor.En: The market would close soon, and she still had no gifts.Sv: Hon stannade framför ett stånd med underbart snidade träfigurer och suckade djupt.En: She stopped in front of a stall with wonderfully carved wooden figures and sighed deeply.Sv: "Följ din magkänsla," rådde Johan igen och log varmt.En: "Follow your gut feeling," advised Johan again, smiling warmly.Sv: Hans stöd gav Annika den trygghet hon behövde.En: His support gave Annika the reassurance she needed.Sv: Hon tog ett djupt andetag, luktade på den friska luften av gran och kanel, och bestämde sig för att lyssna till sitt hjärta.En: She took a deep breath, smelled the fresh air of pine and cinnamon, and decided to listen to her heart.Sv: Precis när stånden skulle börja slå igen fann hon en vacker, handgjord julprydnad.En: Just as the stalls were about to close, she found a beautiful, handmade Christmas ornament.Sv: Den liknade en som hon och Elin hade gjort som barn.En: It resembled one she and Elin had made as children.Sv: Hennes hjärta fylldes med en varm känsla och hon insåg att denna enkla sak hade ett stort värde.En: Her heart filled with a warm feeling, and she realized that this simple thing held great value.Sv: Hon köpte prydnaden och kände genast ro.En: She bought the ornament and immediately felt at peace.Sv: Johan och Elin log bredvid henne, deras ögon fulla av förståelse.En: Johan and Elin smiled beside her, their eyes full of understanding.Sv: "Det viktigaste är inte gåvorna," sade Elin, "utan tanken och kärleken bakom dem."En: "The most important thing isn't the gifts," said Elin, "but the thought and love behind them."Sv: När de lämnade marknaden och snön fortsatte falla över gården, kände Annika att hon hade lärt sig något viktigt.En: As they left the market and the snow continued to fall over the yard, Annika felt that she had learned something important.Sv: Hennes gåvor var bara en förlängning av hennes kärlek och det räckte.En: Her gifts were just an extension of her love, and that was enough.Sv: Kanske var detta den bästa julklapp hon kunde ge sig själv.En: Perhaps this was the best Christmas present she could give herself.Sv: De gick hand i hand mot bilen, tysta med bara ljudet av deras steg mot den knarriga snön.En: They walked hand in hand towards the car, silent with only the sound of their steps in the creaky snow.Sv: Annika log för sig själv, för hon visste att i år skulle julen verkligen bli speciell.En: Annika smiled to herself, because she knew that this year, Christmas would truly be special. Vocabulary Words:yard: gårdenmagical: magisktscent: doftenglowed: glöddethoughtfulness: omtänksamhetspontaneous: spontanperfection: perfektionenbit: betcheeks: kindernastressed: stressadstall: ståndcarved: snidadefigures: träfigurersigh: suckareassurance: trygghetornament: prydnadresembled: liknadepeace: rounderstanding: förståelseextension: förlängningcrunchy: knarrigaslowly: långsamtracing: rusadecalmly: lugntfrozen: frystwarmth: värmeexquisite: utsöktsilent: tystasound: ljudetsteps: steg

Gurdip joins Justin for one last shorter pre-Christmas episode as we look back on 2025 and what 2026 may hold for Elvis fans, briefly discuss the EPiC teaser & poster, the news of Making of G.I. Blues FTD's release, and the passing of Raul Malo, lead singer of the Mavericks, who took influence from Elvis's work - discussed back on Episode 275 of TCBCast. Following up from Justin's previous Song of the Week, listener Rob sends in an email taking a crack at translating "Lilla klocka ring igen," the Swedish version of "On A Snowy Christmas Night" and Gurdip shakes off the rust for a classic round of Elvis trivia. For Song of the Week, Gurdip brings the brief "Wheels On My Heels" from 1964's "Roustabout" while Justin tackles the history behind Johnny Tillotson's "It Keeps Right On A-Hurtin'," which Elvis covered on the iconic "From Elvis in Memphis" album. If you enjoy TCBCast, please consider supporting us with a donation at Patreon.com/TCBCast. Your support allows us to continue to provide thoughtful, provocative, challenging and well-researched perspectives on Elvis's career, his peers and influences, and his cultural impact and legacy.

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: Mystery Unveiled at Stockholm's Urban Jungle Café Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2025-12-20-08-38-20-sv Story Transcript:Sv: Midt i den kalla vintern i Stockholm fanns det ett kafé som var en riktig oas.En: In the middle of the cold winter in Stockholm, there was a café that was a true oasis.Sv: Urban Jungle Café, fyllt med frodig grönska och mysiga hörnor, lockade alltid människor med sin värme och doften av nybryggt kaffe.En: Urban Jungle Café, filled with lush greenery and cozy corners, always attracted people with its warmth and the scent of freshly brewed coffee.Sv: För tillfället var det juldekorationer överallt; små ljusslingor lyste upp mörkret, och doften av pepparkakor fyllde luften.En: At the moment, Christmas decorations were everywhere; small string lights lit up the darkness, and the scent of gingerbread filled the air.Sv: Eva arbetade bakom disken.En: Eva worked behind the counter.Sv: Hon älskade sitt jobb och människorna hon träffade varje dag.En: She loved her job and the people she met every day.Sv: Bland de mest regelbundna besökarna fanns Lars, den aspirerande konstnären, och Johan, den tystlåtna mannen som alltid satt vid sin vanliga plats med sitt skissblock.En: Among the most regular visitors were Lars, the aspiring artist, and Johan, the quiet man who always sat in his usual spot with his sketchbook.Sv: En dag, bara några veckor innan jul, spred sig ett rykte: En sällsynt och dyr skulptur hade försvunnit från galleriet tvärs över gatan.En: One day, just a few weeks before Christmas, a rumor spread: A rare and expensive sculpture had disappeared from the gallery across the street.Sv: Uppståndelsen var stor eftersom skulpturen var en central del i galleriets julutställning.En: The commotion was great because the sculpture was a central piece in the gallery's Christmas exhibition.Sv: Till allas förvåning misstänktes Johan för stölden.En: To everyone's surprise, Johan was suspected of the theft.Sv: Eva var förbluffad.En: Eva was astonished.Sv: Visst, Johan var en tystlåten person, men han kunde väl inte vara en tjuv?En: Sure, Johan was a quiet person, but he couldn't possibly be a thief, could he?Sv: Hon kände att något inte stod rätt till.En: She felt that something was not right.Sv: Hon bestämde sig för att ta reda på sanningen och rentvå Johan.En: She decided to find out the truth and clear Johan's name.Sv: Hon började med att prata med stamkunder.En: She started by talking to the regulars.Sv: Många hade sina teorier, men ingen konkret information.En: Many had their theories, but no concrete information.Sv: Hon beslöt sig för att gå ett steg längre.En: She decided to take it a step further.Sv: Hon började gå igenom området runt galleriet, letandes efter något som andra kan ha missat.En: She began to search the area around the gallery, looking for something others might have missed.Sv: Efter många timmars sökande fann hon en spännande ledtråd.En: After many hours of searching, she found an exciting clue.Sv: Lars, konstnären, hade tagit flera foton runt galleriet för sin konstinspiration, och ett av dessa foton fångade en mystisk figur smygandes bort med skulpturen.En: Lars, the artist, had taken several photos around the gallery for his artistic inspiration, and one of these photos captured a mysterious figure sneaking away with the sculpture.Sv: Eva konfronterade Lars.En: Eva confronted Lars.Sv: "Det här fotot," sade hon och visade honom bilden.En: "This photo," she said, showing him the picture.Sv: "Ser du vem det är?"En: "Do you see who it is?"Sv: Lars förstod genast vad han omedvetet hade fångat.En: Lars immediately understood what he had unwittingly captured.Sv: Tillsammans tog de fotot till galleriet och visade det för den skeptiska galleristens chef.En: Together, they took the photo to the gallery and showed it to the skeptical gallery director.Sv: Inom kort identifierades den verkliga tjuven, och Johan var återigen en fri man.En: Soon the real thief was identified, and Johan was once again a free man.Sv: På julafton samlades alla vid Urban Jungle Café.En: On Christmas Eve, everyone gathered at Urban Jungle Café.Sv: Johan tackade Eva för hennes klarsynthet och mod.En: Johan thanked Eva for her insight and courage.Sv: Stämningen var festlig, och Eva kände sig gladare än någonsin.En: The atmosphere was festive, and Eva felt happier than ever.Sv: Hon hade lärt sig att lita på sin magkänsla och insåg nu vikten av gemenskap.En: She had learned to trust her gut feeling and now realized the importance of community.Sv: De drack glögg, skrattade och firade tillsammans, medan snön sakta föll utanför.En: They drank glögg, laughed, and celebrated together, while the snow slowly fell outside.Sv: I den glada stunden delade de en känsla av rättvisa och vänskap, värmande nog för att lysa upp även den mörkaste vinternatt i Stockholm.En: In that joyful moment, they shared a sense of justice and friendship, warm enough to light up even the darkest winter night in Stockholm. Vocabulary Words:lush: frodiggreenery: grönskacorners: hörnoraspiring: aspirerandequiet: tystlåtensketchbook: skissblockrumor: ryktedisappeared: försvunnitcommotion: uppståndelseastonished: förbluffadconcrete: konkretfurther: längreclue: ledtrådcaptured: fångademysterious: mystisksneaking: smygandesskeptical: skeptiskidentified: identifieradesinsight: klarsynthetcourage: modatmosphere: stämningfestive: festliggut feeling: magkänslacommunity: gemenskapcelebrated: firadefriendship: vänskapjustice: rättvisawarmth: värmelit up: lyste uppdarkest: mörkaste

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: Elias's Quest for the Perfect Christmas Gift in Gamla Stan Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2025-12-20-23-34-02-sv Story Transcript:Sv: Snön föll mjukt över de kullerstensbelagda gatorna i Gamla Stan.En: The snow fell softly over the cobblestone streets of Gamla Stan.Sv: Överallt lyste små ljus och dekorationer upp de gamla byggnaderna, och doften av glögg och pepparkakor svepte runt marknaden.En: Everywhere, small lights and decorations illuminated the old buildings, and the aroma of glögg and gingerbread wafted around the market.Sv: Elias, med händerna djupt nedstuckna i sina fickor, letade efter en alldeles speciell gåva.En: Elias, with his hands deeply thrust into his pockets, was searching for a very special gift.Sv: Han visste att Karin uppskattade det enkla, men något djupt inom honom ville ge henne en perfekt julklapp som verkligen visade hur mycket han brydde sig om henne.En: He knew that Karin appreciated simplicity, but something deep inside him wanted to give her a perfect Christmas present that truly showed how much he cared for her.Sv: Problemet var att varje gång han närmade sig en marknadsstånd blev han osäker.En: The problem was that every time he approached a market stall, he became uncertain.Sv: Allt såg vackert ut, men inget kändes rätt.En: Everything looked beautiful, but nothing felt right.Sv: Linnea, Karins barndomsvän, var där för första gången.En: Linnea, Karin's childhood friend, was there for the first time.Sv: Hon strålade av förväntan medan hon upptäckte varje stånd.En: She beamed with anticipation as she explored each stall.Sv: Elias beslöt sig för att be henne om hjälp.En: Elias decided to ask her for help.Sv: ”Linnea, jag behöver din hjälp.En: "Linnea, I need your help.Sv: Jag vill hitta något speciellt för Karin, men jag kan inte bestämma mig.En: I want to find something special for Karin, but I can't make up my mind."Sv: ”Linnea log och såg sig omkring.En: Linnea smiled and looked around.Sv: ”Kom, vi letar tillsammans.En: "Come, let's search together.Sv: Kanske hittar vi något som påminner om de gamla jularna hemma?En: Maybe we'll find something that reminds us of the old Christmases at home?"Sv: ”Elias och Linnea promenerade från stånd till stånd.En: Elias and Linnea strolled from stall to stall.Sv: Människor skrattade och pratade, och musiken från en närliggande ensemble spelade traditionella julsånger.En: People laughed and talked, and the music from a nearby ensemble played traditional Christmas songs.Sv: I ett av stånden såg Elias något som fångade hans uppmärksamhet.En: In one of the stalls, Elias saw something that caught his attention.Sv: En vacker, handgjord julgransprydnad i form av en dalahäst.En: A beautiful, handcrafted Christmas ornament in the shape of a dalahäst.Sv: Det var som en glödlampa tändes i hans minne.En: It was as if a light bulb went off in his memory.Sv: En gång hade Karin berättat för honom om julen när hon var barn.En: Once, Karin had told him about Christmas when she was a child.Sv: Hennes föräldrar hade alltid haft traditionella prydnader från Dalarna på granen.En: Her parents had always had traditional decorations from Dalarna on the tree.Sv: Den enkla men vackra dekorationen fick Elias att förstå vad hans hjärta redan visste.En: The simple but beautiful decoration made Elias understand what his heart already knew.Sv: Han vände sig mot Linnea.En: He turned to Linnea.Sv: ”Det här är det.En: "This is it.Sv: Det är perfekt.En: It's perfect.Sv: Karin kommer att älska det.En: Karin will love it."Sv: ”Senare samma kväll, när stjärnorna lyste över Gamla Stan, gav Elias prydnaden till Karin.En: Later that evening, when the stars shone over Gamla Stan, Elias gave the ornament to Karin.Sv: Hon såg på den med tårar i ögonen, rörd av hans tanke och förståelse.En: She looked at it with tears in her eyes, moved by his thoughtfulness and understanding.Sv: Hon kramade Elias hårt.En: She hugged Elias tightly.Sv: ”Detta är den vackraste presenten,” viskade hon.En: "This is the most beautiful gift," she whispered.Sv: ”Tack, Elias.En: "Thank you, Elias."Sv: ”I det ögonblicket förstod Elias att det inte var priset eller storleken på presenten som betydde mest.En: In that moment, Elias understood that it wasn't the price or size of the gift that mattered most.Sv: Det var kärleken och omtanken bakom den, ren och enkel.En: It was the love and consideration behind it, pure and simple.Sv: De stod där tillsammans, omgivna av den festliga folkmassan, men i sin egen värld av glädje och kärlek.En: They stood there together, surrounded by the festive crowd, but in their own world of joy and love.Sv: Och så, i vinterkvällens ljus, hade Elias och Karin funnit en ny nivå av förståelse, en som varar länge bortom julens magi.En: And so, in the light of the winter evening, Elias and Karin found a new level of understanding, one that lasts long beyond the magic of Christmas. Vocabulary Words:cobblestone: kullerstensbelagdailluminated: lystearoma: doftenwafted: svepteappreciated: uppskattadesimplicity: enklathrust: nedstucknauncertain: osäkerbeamed: stråladeanticipation: förväntanensemble: ensemblehandcrafted: handgjordornament: prydnaddalahäst: dalahästlight bulb: glödlampachildhood: barndomhugged: kramadedeeply: djuptunderstanding: förståelseconsideration: omtankepure: rendecorations: dekorationertraditional: traditionellagift: gåvaapproached: närmade sigwhispered: viskademarket stall: marknadsståndreminds: påminnerexplored: upptäckteshone: lyste

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on December 19th 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio. Presenter/Producer: Kris Boswell

From meatballs and herring to strict julbord rules and Disney at three oclock, we look at what Swedes expect from Christmas Eve, and why some traditions are much newer than you might think. We also look at reactions to a new report on the MS Estonia disaster, the poisoning investigation at a hospital in Uppsala, and how the lack of sunlight affects our bodies, sleep and mood as Christmas approaches.Presenters: Babak Parham & Dave Russell.

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Fluent Fiction - Swedish: A Christmas Miracle: The Letter That Changed Everything Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2025-12-19-23-34-02-sv Story Transcript:Sv: Det var en gång vintern i Gamla Stan, en tid då snöflingor dansade som små lysande stjärnor i luften.En: Once upon a time, it was winter in Gamla Stan, a time when snowflakes danced like small shining stars in the air.Sv: På den trånga gatan stod Gamla Stans Bageri, en varm och välkomnande plats mitt i den kalla, historiska staden.En: On the narrow street stood Gamla Stans Bageri, a warm and welcoming place in the midst of the cold, historic town.Sv: Doften av nybakat bröd och kanelbullar spred sig genom luften och lockade förbipasserande att stanna till.En: The aroma of freshly baked bread and cinnamon buns spread through the air, enticing passersby to stop.Sv: Sven, bageriets ägare, älskade sitt jobb.En: Sven, the bakery's owner, loved his job.Sv: Han var alltid försiktig och noggrann med allt han gjorde.En: He was always careful and meticulous in everything he did.Sv: Maja, hans assistent, var däremot alltid ute efter något spännande.En: Maja, his assistant, on the other hand, was always looking for something exciting.Sv: Hon längtade efter äventyr, särskilt under den festliga julperioden.En: She longed for adventure, especially during the festive Christmas season.Sv: En kall decembermorgon, just när första julkunderna hade börjat strömma in, hände något ovanligt.En: One cold December morning, just as the first Christmas customers had begun to flow in, something unusual happened.Sv: Ett brev, adresserat felaktigt, hade levererats till bageriet.En: A letter, incorrectly addressed, had been delivered to the bakery.Sv: Maja plockade upp det från golvet där brevbäraren av misstag hade tappat det.En: Maja picked it up from the floor where the mailman had accidentally dropped it.Sv: Hon kände ett pirr av nyfikenhet i magen.En: She felt a twinge of curiosity in her stomach.Sv: Bör vi öppna det?En: Should we open it?Sv: tänkte hon.En: she thought.Sv: Sven, som alltid följde reglerna, skulle troligtvis vilja returnera det direkt.En: Sven, who always followed the rules, would likely want to return it immediately.Sv: Men Maja kunde inte motstå frestelsen.En: But Maja couldn't resist the temptation.Sv: Med försiktighet öppnade hon brevet.En: With caution, she opened the letter.Sv: Inuti fanns en djup och sorglig berättelse.En: Inside was a deep and sorrowful story.Sv: Ett hjärtskärande bekännelsebrev där någon bad om förlåtelse och en ny chans att få kontakt med en älskad.En: A heartbreaking confession letter where someone was asking for forgiveness and a new chance to connect with a loved one.Sv: Maja läste brevet för Sven, som blev rörd av textens ärlighet och desperata känsla.En: Maja read the letter to Sven, who was moved by the honesty and desperate feeling of the text.Sv: "Vi måste ge detta till den rätta mottagaren," sa Maja ivrigt.En: "We must give this to the rightful recipient," said Maja eagerly.Sv: "Det kan förändra någons liv!"En: "It could change someone's life!"Sv: Sven tvekade.En: Sven hesitated.Sv: Det var utanför hans trygghetszon.En: It was outside his comfort zone.Sv: Men han såg hur passionerat Maja talade, och kanske var det också den magiska julstämningen som påverkade honom.En: But he saw how passionately Maja spoke, and perhaps it was also the magical Christmas spirit affecting him.Sv: Han insåg då något viktigt: ibland kräver livet att vi tar risker för att något underbart ska hända.En: He then realized something important: sometimes life requires us to take risks for something wonderful to happen.Sv: "Ska vi ge oss ut och leta efter mottagaren tillsammans?"En: "Shall we go out and look for the recipient together?"Sv: föreslog han till slut.En: he finally suggested.Sv: Med julgranens ljus blinkande i bageriets fönster, gav sig Sven och Maja ut i vinternatten.En: With the Christmas tree lights blinking in the bakery's window, Sven and Maja ventured out into the winter night.Sv: De var fast beslutna att leverera brevet och kanske sprida lite julglädje på vägen.En: They were determined to deliver the letter and perhaps spread a little Christmas joy along the way.Sv: När de till slut fann den rätta personen att överlämna brevet till, kändes det som en julmirakel.En: When they finally found the right person to hand the letter to, it felt like a Christmas miracle.Sv: Deras handling värmde hjärtan och tände en gnista glädje i den kalla vinternatten.En: Their act warmed hearts and sparked a joy in the cold winter night.Sv: Sven hade upptäckt att ibland är det värdigt att lämna bekvämlighetszonen.En: Sven had discovered that sometimes it's worth leaving the comfort zone.Sv: Tillsammans hade de visat att även små handlingar kan ha stor betydelse och att äventyr faktiskt kan hittas även i en varsam bagares liv.En: Together, they had shown that even small actions can have a big impact and that adventure can indeed be found in a cautious baker's life.Sv: Och när julen kom, fanns det en ny sorts värme och belåtenhet i Gamla Stans Bageri, tack vare äventyret som började med ett litet, men betydelsefullt brev.En: And when Christmas came, there was a new kind of warmth and satisfaction in Gamla Stans Bageri, thanks to the adventure that started with a small but significant letter. Vocabulary Words:snowflakes: snöflingornarrow: trångawelcoming: välkomnandeamidst: mitt ienticing: lockadecareful: försiktigmeticulous: noggrannlonged: längtadefestive: festligaflow: strömmaincorrectly: felaktigttwinge: pirrcuriosity: nyfikenhetreturn: returneratemptation: frestelsensorrowful: sorgligheartbreaking: hjärtskärandeconfession: bekännelseforgiveness: förlåtelserecipient: mottagarenhesitated: tvekadecomfort zone: trygghetszonrealized: insågventure: ge sig utdeliver: levererasparked: tändediscovered: upptäcktsatisfaction: belåtenhetadventure: äventyrsignificant: betydelsefullt

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: Last-Minute Christmas Magic: The Gift of Nostalgia Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2025-12-19-08-38-20-sv Story Transcript:Sv: Det var en kall decemberkväll i Stockholm.En: It was a cold December evening in Stockholm.Sv: Snön föll stilla över staden och gatlyktorna kastade ett varmt sken över de smala gränderna.En: Snow fell quietly over the city, and the streetlights cast a warm glow over the narrow alleys.Sv: Erik, en ung man med mörkt hår och en glad men något nervös blick, skyndade sig genom den isiga vinden.En: Erik, a young man with dark hair and a cheerful but somewhat nervous look, hurried through the icy wind.Sv: Hans mål var Secret Bunker, en hemlig butik belägen i källaren på ett gammalt hus.En: His destination was Secret Bunker, a secret shop located in the basement of an old building.Sv: Ryktena sa att det var här man kunde hitta unika julklappar.En: Rumor had it that here one could find unique Christmas gifts.Sv: När Erik gick nedför den smala trappan till butiken, kände han en doft av kanel och apelsin från de tända ljusen.En: As Erik descended the narrow stairs to the shop, he caught a scent of cinnamon and orange from the lit candles.Sv: Trots att det var trångt med kunder insvepta i tjocka vinterkappor, fyllde den svaga julmusiken och blinkande dekorationerna lokalen med en hemtrevlig känsla.En: Despite the crowd of customers wrapped in thick winter coats, the faint Christmas music and twinkling decorations filled the place with a homely feeling.Sv: Butiken var en labyrint av hyllor, fylld med allt från vintage-posters till gamla vinylskivor.En: The shop was a labyrinth of shelves, filled with everything from vintage posters to old vinyl records.Sv: Erik tog ett djupt andetag.En: Erik took a deep breath.Sv: Han tänkte på sin syster, Sofia, och hoppades innerligt att han skulle hitta något som visade hur mycket han brydde sig om henne.En: He thought of his sister, Sofia, and sincerely hoped he would find something that showed how much he cared about her.Sv: Men tiden var knapp.En: But time was running out.Sv: Erik förbannade sig själv för att han var ute i sista minuten.En: Erik cursed himself for being out so last minute.Sv: Medan han rörde sig genom de smala gångarna, såg han hur folk rusade omkring.En: As he moved through the narrow aisles, he saw people rushing around.Sv: Var skulle han börja leta?En: Where should he start looking?Sv: Varje gång han plockade upp något, kändes det omedelbart opersonligt.En: Every time he picked up something, it immediately felt impersonal.Sv: Han ville ha något som påminde honom om deras gemensamma barndom.En: He wanted something that reminded him of their shared childhood.Sv: Efter att ha gått genom flera sektioner, började hans hopp svikta.En: After going through several sections, his hope began to wane.Sv: Han stannade ett ögonblick vid en hylla längst bak i butiken.En: He paused for a moment by a shelf at the back of the shop.Sv: Där, gömd bakom några gamla böcker, såg han plötsligt en dammig kartong.En: There, hidden behind a few old books, he suddenly saw a dusty box.Sv: Det var ett gammalt brädspel - samma spel de brukade spela tillsammans som barn.En: It was an old board game—the same one they used to play together as kids.Sv: Ett varmt leende bröt ut på Eriks ansikte.En: A warm smile broke out on Erik's face.Sv: Han tog spelet och kände en våg av lättnad.En: He took the game and felt a wave of relief.Sv: Detta var perfekt!En: This was perfect!Sv: Sofia skulle älska det.En: Sofia would love it.Sv: Erik skyndade sig till kassan och betalade, fortfarande med ett leende på läpparna.En: Erik hurried to the checkout and paid, still with a smile on his face.Sv: På julkvällen, innan ljusen på granen hade brunnit ner helt, öppnade Sofia paketet.En: On Christmas Eve, before the lights on the tree had completely burned down, Sofia opened the package.Sv: Hennes ögon tindrade av glädje när hon såg spelet.En: Her eyes sparkled with joy when she saw the game.Sv: De satt sig ner tillsammans på golvet, precis som när de var barn, och spelade hela kvällen.En: They sat down together on the floor, just like when they were children, and played all evening.Sv: Skatt och skratt fyllde rummet när de mindes gamla historier och skapade nya minnen.En: Laughter and joy filled the room as they reminisced about old stories and created new memories.Sv: När kvällen gick mot sitt slut, kände Erik en nyfunnen säkerhet i sig själv.En: As the evening came to a close, Erik felt a newfound confidence in himself.Sv: Han hade lyckats välja en gåva som betydde något, och det behövde verkligen inte vara dyrt eller flashigt.En: He had managed to choose a gift that meant something, and it really didn't have to be expensive or flashy.Sv: Det kanske var det enkelheten och tanken bakom gåvan som gjorde den så speciell.En: Perhaps it was the simplicity and thought behind the gift that made it so special.Sv: Och just då, medan han nu nöjt satt i soffan bredvid Sofia, visste han att någon annanstans sågs Stockholm mjukt somna i vinterns famn.En: And right then, as he contentedly sat on the couch next to Sofia, he knew that somewhere else, Stockholm softly fell asleep in winter's embrace. Vocabulary Words:descent: nedförcinnamon: kanelfaint: svagalabyrinth: labyrintvintage: vintageremind: påmindewaned: sviktadusty: dammigembrace: famnsparkled: tindradeglow: skenalley: grändunique: unikacheerful: gladnervous: nervösrumor: ryktenascent: doftcandles: ljusenthick: tjockahomely: hemtrevligaisle: gångold: gamlarelief: lättnadcheckout: kassanpackage: paketetchildhood: barndomconfidence: säkerhetreminisced: mindesflashed: flashigtsoftly: mjukt

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December brings those annual bad habits back for about six weeks. You know the ones. I sat on the couch all day after a neighbor's wine party and had one word: incompatible. Not sustainable. Compatible. That's the question that changes everything about your habits. You already know what you should be doing. I walk you through my Good Habit Generator process that makes it actually happen. Short list. Pick one. Do it today. Layer in the rest. Simple stuff that works when life gets complicated. Featured Story My neighbor threw a wine party on Saturday night. I like good wine. And I almost never drink during the year. So I went. Had a glass. Maybe more because people kept topping me off. Cookies, chicken wings, pigs in a blanket, Swedish meatballs. All of it. Sunday morning I woke up with one word in my head: incompatible. Fun? Absolutely. But completely incompatible with what I want. I know because I spent the entire day on the freaking couch doing nothing. That one word has become huge in my coaching. Not is it sustainable, but is it compatible with your life? Important Points Every single action or inaction in your life creates a result, even doing nothing changes things. You already know your bad habits and good habits, the problem is making them fit your actual life. Compatible beats sustainable as the question to ask about your habits and choices. Memorable Quotes "Is it compatible or is it incompatible with your life?" "Everything you do in your life is a result of an action or an inaction." "If you do what you'd like to do and if you do it every single day, your life is going to be happier." Scott's Three-Step Approach Make a short list of one to three good habits you know will improve your life right now. Choose one single habit from your list and do it today, then repeat it tomorrow no matter what. Layer in the other habits from your list day by day without overwhelming yourself with too much too fast. Chapter Notes 0:03 - Annual bad habits return every December for six weeks 0:59 - Three-year-old ballet recital: cutest thing I've ever seen 1:24 - Wine party hangover teaches me about compatibility 2:31 - Compatible vs sustainable: the word that changes habits 4:12 - Actions and inactions both create life-changing results 5:25 - Good Habit Generator: my simple three-step process 7:45 - Simple stuff works better than complicated systems Connect With Me Search for the Daily Boost on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify Email: support@motivationtomove.com Main Website:https:// motivationtomove.com YouTube: https://youtube.com/dailyboostpodcast Instagram: @heyscottsmith Facebook Page: https://facebook.com/motivationtomove Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Join us for a deep and surprisingly poignant dive into one of Chicago's most infamous cultural icons with award-winning journalist Josh Noel. As the author of "Malort: The Redemption of a Revered and Reviled Spirit," Noel unravels the complex history of the intensely bitter spirit that is both a local rite of passage and a national curiosity. He brings his signature depth as a longtime Chicago Tribune reporter to explore how a drink known for its challenging taste forged an unbreakable bond with a city's identity. This conversation goes beyond the memes and dare shots to examine Malort's Swedish roots, its tumultuous American journey, and its unlikely modern resurgence as a symbol of pride. Noel argues that this spirit's story is a profound reflection on taste, tradition, and what it means to belong. Listen in for a fascinating case study on how the most reviled drink in the bar became so deeply revered. Buy the book here: https://www.joshnoel.net/malort-book ____________________________________ Join us every Monday as acclaimed bartender, Erick Castro, interviews some of the bar industry's top talents from around the world, including bartenders, distillers & authors. If you love cocktails & spirits then this award-winning podcast is just for you. SUPPORT US ON PATREON: Get early access to episodes, exclusive bonus episodes, special content and more: https://www.patreon.com/BartenderAtLarge WATCH OUR VIDEOS ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/bartenderatlarge FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: Erick Castro: www.instagram.com/HungryBartender Bartender at Large: www.instagram.com/BartenderAtLarge FOLLOW US ON TIKTOK: Erick Castro: https://www.tiktok.com/@hungrybartender?_t=ZT-8uBekAKOGwU&_r=1 Bartender at Large: www.tiktok.com/BartenderAtLarge FOLLOW US ON TWITTER: Erick Castro: www.twitter.com/HungryBartender Bartender at Large: www.twitter.com/BartendAtLarge

Someone has said worry is the advanced interest you pay on troubles that seldom come. An old Swedish proverb says worry gives a small thing a big shadow. What shadow is looming over you right now? Today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie continues a series called Faith 101: A Crash Course on the Christian Life. We’ll tackle the problem of worry and anxiety. Pastor Greg points out that the Lord has given us a very powerful tool to help us put our worries to rest. — Become a Harvest Partner today and join us in knowing God and making Him known through media and large-scale evangelism, our mission of over 30 years. Explore more resources from Pastor Greg Laurie, including daily devotionals and blogs, designed to answer your spiritual questions and equip you to walk closely with Christ.Support the show: https://bit.ly/anbsupportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In honor of Lucia Day on December 13, we're diving into the origins of a Swedish holiday tradition which evolved from sinister pagan lore to a celebration of light, warmth and music. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.