2 Guys 3 Crowns

The definitive podcast about what it's really like to live in Stockholm, Sweden. Told from the perspective of 2 American expats (one who is half Swedish), you'll get to know the amazing, the bizarre and best kept secrets of the capital of Scandinavia. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Episodes

Finger Lickin'

June 20, 2022 • 31 min

Dylan pulls a fast one on Sean to get the show to a soapy start. Then Sean recounts his experiences from the Swedish kids birthday circuit. Meanwhile, Rodney has been able to track down some KFC in between his mom saying hello to every stranger. Plus, he is starting to prepare for his transition into being an empty nester.

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Unsolicited Solicitors

June 13, 2022 • 29 min

Concert season is finally back in full force! Sean recounts some of his latest highlights including Weezer opening for Green Day at Tele2 Arena, along with the best of Gröna Lund. Then, Rodney brings quite the slate of topics including his Arlanda airport adventure, exploits with his mom around Nynäshamn and a very unsolicited solicitation from a solicitor.

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Low Power?!?

June 7, 2022 • 30 min

It's Sweden National Day again, but this time it's Rodney's first National Day as a Swedish citizen! He opens the show with a special song, and then also offers his take on #Swedengate. Plus, Sean makes a stunning discovery right in the middle of the episode. Quick! Grab a power cable!

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A Big Fat Greek American Swedish Mother's Day

May 30, 2022 • 30 min

The 2 guys celebrate Swedish Mother's Day (Morsdag) - which confuses Sean, since we just had Mother's Day in America a couple weeks ago. Rodney tries to set him straight and goes over some of the lovely celebrations of the day. After a brief grocery store discussion about Egyptian potatoes and micro melons, they recap the lovely bits of Sean's trip and late night return from Greece.

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Cat Fights and Kos Play

May 23, 2022 • 22 min

Sean is in Kos, Greece with his family and fills us in on cruisin' through Arlanda airport, weird travel conditions, and what's on the hotel menu. Between the cat fights, iffy wifi and thirsty mosquitoes, this weeks episode is a quickie. By the way, does anyone know if there are mosquitos in Canada?

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Valhalla I Am Coming

May 17, 2022 • 41 min

It's a full house again this week as the guys are joined by Erik "the Viking" Östergren! He's an archaeologist and expert guide at Stockholm's very own Viking Museum. And boy, does he know his stuff! He drops a whole heap of knowledge on the guys about everything from rune stones and the famous Birka viking village to how real vikings are portrayed in TV and movies. You're definitely going to learn a thing o...

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A Meditation on Sverige

May 9, 2022 • 40 min

The guys are joined in the studio this week by Jon Strand, a cast member of the latest season of Allt för Sverige. He talks about his experiences on the show and what it was like to really get to know his Swedish heritage. He also gives some behind-the-scenes juice, including an off camera skinny dip.

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Vodka on the Rocks, Please

May 2, 2022 • 34 min

It's official... Rodney is safely back in Sweden. Of course, he still isn't sure what time or day it is. He recaps a surprisingly uneventful journey back home. Then talks about his unconventional Valborg celebration, which includes an excursion to a baseball game, questionable hot dogs and even stranger nachos. Also, Sean catches Rodney up on the state of the Cherry trees and more.

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The Saga Continues...

April 25, 2022 • 33 min

Straight outta San Fran... Rodney checks in with Sean on the latest in his saga to find documentation allowing his return to Sweden. It involves hiking all over San Francisco, or at least, it felt like all of San Francisco. Those hills really pack a wallop. Plus, Rodney gives us a dose of what it's like to walk through Chinatown in a sea of Pork Bun aromas while hungry.

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Homeward Bound?

April 20, 2022 • 29 min

Well, that was… unexpected? Rodney gives Sean all the details of his wild journey through customs as he flew back to San Francisco. You’re going to want to hear this one. And the story isn’t even over yet! Plus, Sean gives Rodney some updates of his Easter excursion down to the giant Swedish zoo Kolmåren.

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Leavin' On a Jet Plane

April 12, 2022 • 31 min

If you're going to San Francisco, be sure to wear some flowers in your hair. And... you can see Rodney while you're there! That's right. Rodney is headed back to the Bay Area. Well, he is trying to anyway. He updates Sean on the latest perils and pitfalls of trying to document yourself, test yourself and check yourself into a flight in the post-Corona world. It's all worth it though - especially for that King Arthur...

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Al Pitcher My Happy Place Chat

April 8, 2022 • 12 min

Rodney catches up with comedian Al Pitcher who launches his My Happy Place Tour 2022 April 14th in Linköping. They talk preparation, expectations and hitting the stage again after COVID. Good fun.

You can see the tour schedule and purchase tickets at https://www.alpitcher.com

Follow Al on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.

Don't miss our past episode 92 with Al Pitcher (March 2021)

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Live From South Africa: It's "The Bachelor Sweden"

April 4, 2022 • 34 min

The guys are joined this week by YouTube extraordinaire Meagan Nouis! She’s not just any YouTuber, though. She’s got the hottest of takes on American Song Contest, she was on the Bachelor Sweden in (wait for it) South Africa and she’s even been deported back to the US by Migrationsverket. But that won’t stop her. She’s hard at work finding another way back to live in Sweden — and she tells the guys all about it in this week’s episo...

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Sean Goes Post-Nord-al

March 29, 2022 • 41 min

The guys are flying alone again this week, but that doesn’t slow them down. First, they pay tribute to the late Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins. Then, they discuss an American music-themed TV show, Netflix series Pachinko and their Oscars picks. To close out this week’s episode, Sean get’s up on his soap box to take down PostNord...again!

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Bringin' The Payne

March 22, 2022 • 39 min

The guys are joined this week by Eric Payne. He’s a fairly fresh arrival (April 2021) and YouTube extraordinaire. Back in the States, he was a reporter for CBS and even reported from the White House. Wow! He talks about his journey to Stockholm and how he is finding things so far.

You can check out his amazing YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/c/ErickPayneYT/about

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No Shoes. No Shirt. No Problem.

March 14, 2022 • 33 min

It’s that time of year again… Sweden (and the rest of the nations it will compete against) has selected its entrant into the Eurovision 2022 contest. It’s Melodifestivalen winner Cornelia Jakobs! Sean wonders about the possibility for corruption in the competition and why Swedes think these artists are potentially the best in the country (sorry). He also witnesses the most Swedish thing ever: people skiing without shirts. Then, Rod...

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The Italian Jobba

March 8, 2022 • 27 min

Rodney takes the whole family out for a lovely dinner, and gets to listen to another patron’s phone conversation the whole time. And you now how much Rodney loves his loud phone talkers. To take his mind off things, he decides to "check out" the new West Side Story movie. Plus, he finally get his tickets to fly back to SFO. Woohoo! Bay Area for Easter!

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A Brand New HD QLED YXZ TV

February 28, 2022 • 30 min

Welcome back to 2 Guys 3 Crowns! It's been a real challenge to keep our energy up this week with everything going on in Ukraine. However, the 2 guys do their best to relay the joys and pitfalls of living in Stockholm. For instance, Sean gets delivered grassy green bananas, Rodney is paying absurd amounts of money for gas - and he also ponders the deep possibilities (and endless acronyms) of buying a fancy shmancy new TV. Come o...

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Is Postnord Delivering Flowers Now?

February 21, 2022 • 26 min

We hope everyone had a lovely Valentine's Day last week! Sean had some, ummm, technical difficulties. He has a sneaking suspicion that PostNord is now taking charge of florist deliveries around town. He does have some other highlights to rave about though - including new football classes for his son and his new status as an uncle! Woohoo! Also, Rodney may or may not be starting a midnight BBQ YouTube channel.

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Barry Manilow and Sprinklers

February 14, 2022 • 31 min

Today is the day that Rodney finally shares the big news. Finally! Also, he ponders the effectiveness of New Zealand's protest control, the rules for packed public transport and if we will ever get home. Then, the guys let everyone in on some behind the scenes technical difficulties.

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2 Guys 3 Crowns

Episodes

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Low Power?!?

A Big Fat Greek American Swedish Mother's Day

Cat Fights and Kos Play

Valhalla I Am Coming

A Meditation on Sverige

Vodka on the Rocks, Please

The Saga Continues...

Homeward Bound?

Leavin' On a Jet Plane

Al Pitcher My Happy Place Chat

Live From South Africa: It's "The Bachelor Sweden"

Sean Goes Post-Nord-al

Bringin' The Payne

No Shoes. No Shirt. No Problem.

The Italian Jobba

A Brand New HD QLED YXZ TV

Is Postnord Delivering Flowers Now?

Barry Manilow and Sprinklers

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