In this episode, Jonathan continues to explore the Fallacy of Swedish Neutrality through the story of a tactical Special Forces unit called the SOG. Was Sweden dipping her neutral fingers in other countries' business? Never! Eller? Enjoy!

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In this episode, Erik teaches Jonathan about Queen Desideria, who came to Sweden from France to rule. But did she like it here? Did the people like her? Enjoy!

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In this episode, Jonathan teaches Erik about the fallacy of Sweden's neutrality throughout the cold war. Enjoy!

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In this episode Erik teaches Jonathan about the origin of skollov. Find out what höstlov was called before as well as what it's supposed to be called now. Will they ever take away the lov? Listen in and find out all you need to know. Enjoy!

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In this episode Jonathan digs deeper into the fallacy of Sweden's neutrality. This time there's some meddling in The Congo while keeping up the appearance of a neutral country. 

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In this episode, Erik teaches Jonathan about the history of "knark"/narcotics in Sweden. 

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In this episode, Jon delves into the fallacy of Swedish neutrality, using their actions in Finland in 1939. Enjoy!

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In this episode, Erik kicks off his "droger" series with the history of opiates, morphine and heroin in Sweden. Enjoy!

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In this episode, Jonathan details the life of mountain climber extraordinaire Göran Kropp. Enjoy!

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In this episode, Erik teaches Jon about the times Sweden actually banned coffee. Enjoy.

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The guys couldn't get in the studio to make an episode for this week, so here's a peek at some extra episodes that Erik and Jon put up on Patreon each week. Allow us to introduce "Detta hände då", episodes that take a snapshot of Sweden from a random year. Erik & Jon use AI to find out about Swedish politics, economy, culture and daily life in that random year.

In this episode, you get to hear about the years 1974, 1986 and 2000. Check out what the guys found out. For more episodes like this, subscribe to Patreon at www.patreon.com/teachmesweden. Enjoy!

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In this episode, Erik and Jon use AI to guide them through random questions that come to mind. Like when was "fröken" used by kids to address their teachers? What were married teachers called? Did Sweden have an active role in the Transatlantic slave trade? Were there ever slaves here in Sweden? So many questions, and so many semi-dependable answers from AI. Enjoy!

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In this episode, AI guides Erik and Jonathan through history randomly. Enjoy!

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In this episode (the first of 2026!), Erik quizzes Jonathan on all of the episodes he led throughout this autumn semester. See if Jon remembers as much as prize pupil Erik did last week. Enjoy!

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In this episode, Jon goes through all of the lessons he's taught to Erik to see if Erik remembers. Enjoy!

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In this episode, Erik teaches Jonathan about the improv and theater legend Helge Skoog, who passed recently. Enjoy!

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In this episode, Erik teaches Jonathan about radio pioneer Lennart Hyland.

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In this episode, Jon teaches Erik about the Stockholm Exhibition of 1897, which was organized in order to put the Nordic Union on the International map as a player in the new industrial world. Enjoy!

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In this episode, Erik teaches Jonathan about the accomplished painter John Bauer.

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In this episode, Jon teaches Erik about a true crime story that happened in Norrland. Enjoy!

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In this episode, Erik teaching Jonathan about comedy pioneers Magnus Härenstam and Brasse Bränström who changed the Swedish comedy game and touched many generations through both children's shows and adult bar shows. It's silly, funny and slightly controversial. Enjoy!

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In this episode, Erik teaches Jon about the dessert fit for a king.

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In this episode, Jon teaches Erik about the Swedish Boston-themed restaurant that brought "eatertainment" to Sweden for good. 

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I det här avsnitt lär Erik Jonathan allt om Kungliga Dramatiska Teatern (Dramaten).

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In this episode, Jon teaches Erik about that time in 1931 that the government opened fire on its own people.

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In this episode, Erik teaches Jonathan about the beloved children's author Lennart Hellsing, who Erik happens to have actually met before. Enjoy!

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In this episode, Jonathan teaches Erik about the famed restaurant that is rich in history. Enjoy!

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In this episode, Erik teaches Jon about three Swedes that struck it rich in the good ole USA.

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In this episode, Jon teaches Erik about a time when the Swedish people had enough of their French king and his autocracy and taxes. And how alcohol can activate the people of Sweden to do more than just complain privately. Enjoy!

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In this episode, Erik teaches Jon about the man behind Bamse.

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In this episode, Jonathan (thanks to the suggestion and research of a listener) details the interesting burial rituals and procedures the Swedes have used throughout the years. It's spooky. It's strange. It's smelly. It's so Teach Me Sweden. Enjoy!

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In this episode, Erik revisits a topic that was touched on in his very first teaching lesson (episode #2 about the executioner). Erik details the case of Anna Månsdotter, the final woman executed by the state. There's small town gossip, incel behavior, incest, murder and more in this episode. Enjoy!

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In this final summer episode, Erik asks AI to fill in the blanks of his Kräftskiva episode (#38). What did he miss? Listen in and find out. And sing a snapsvisa while you're at it!

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In this episode, Jon revisits an episode that he thinks he failed Erik on way back in the day. Erik seemed bored when Jon told the Sven Hedin story last time, so Jon enlisted AI to spice up the info so Erik can properly learn. Enjoy!

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In this episode, Erik & Jon allow AI (ChatGPT & Gemini, respectively) to teach them about how Sweden has viewed personal health and nutrition throughout the years. The evolution is astounding. Enjoy!

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In this episode the guys use AI to learn about the "fast food" pizza and its history in Sweden. Enjoy!

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We made it! Who would have thought Teach Me Sweden would still be going strong 150 episodes in? Erik & Jon reflect on how this little podcast got started and what's in store for the next 150. It's a walk down memory lane. Enjoy!

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In this episode, Jon quizzes Erik on all of the episodes from this Spring season to see if Erik remembers the lessons. Listen in to see how well Erik does! Enjoy!

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In this episode, Jonathan - who recently visited the Opera - details the history of the beautiful and historic building that was created to inspire pride in country. Enjoy!

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In this episode, Erik teaches Jonathan about the feminist icon that nobody talks about. Well, not enough people. Just tune in and enjoy this episode that goes off with a BANG!

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In this episode, Jonathan teaches Erik all about the famed globe-trotting adventurer from the west coast of Sweden.

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In this episode, Erik teaches Jon about the comedy pioneer Gösta Ekman. He even shows some clips. Enjoy!

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In this episode, Jonathan teaches Erik about the remarkable (and sometimes controversial) wildlife destination and theme park that changed the entertainment landscape in Scandinavia. Enjoy!

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In this episode, Erik teaches Jonathan about the creator of the Celsius temperature measurement. Yes, Anders Celsius was Swedish! Enjoy.

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In this episode, Jon teaches Erik about the fortress that has been involved with every Scandinavian nation throughout its existence. Enjoy!

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In this episode, Erik teaches Jonathan about the historic mythical feature known as Näcken.

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In this episode, Jon teaches Erik about the visionary that built the interesting mining town of Kiruna in the north of Sweden.

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In this episode, Erik teaches Jonathan about the famous businessman that changed the global furniture industry forever. Did he have skeletons in his closet? Who doesn't? Enjoy!

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In this episode Jonathan teaches Erik about inventor Gustaf de Laval that spent his entire life making things that would change multiple industries. It's a wonder that this man isn't a household name.

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In this episode, Erik shares the story of the Stockholm Water Festival. The movie Nattbuss 807 referenced the festival throughout and that inspired Erik to put together this lesson in Swedish history. Enjoy!

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In this episode, Jonathan chronicles the first amusement park in Swedish history. Gröna Lund is a story of beer, in-fighting and forbidden love. Enjoy!

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In this episode, Erik is inspired by the soap opera Rederiet to teach Jonathan about the first cruises in Swedish history. Enjoy!

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In this episode, Jon delves into the life of the interracial dating, fur trading missionary from Sweden that was known as "Yellow Head" and "Father Jakob". Enjoy!

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In this episode, Erik teaches Jonathan about a king that was mentioned in an Apple+ show. Surely you've heard of Gråkappa. No? Then buckle up!

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In this episode, Jon teaches Erik about the alleged instigation of a war by the sitting king that wanted to make Sweden great again through power. Enjoy!

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In this episode, Erik teaches Jon about the creation and evolution of semester in Sweden. Enjoy!

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In this episode, Jonathan teaches Erik about the inception, planning, construction and usage of Radiohuset throughout the last century. Myths will be debunked, while stereotypes will be reinforced. What more could one ask for from this podcast? Enjoy!

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In this episode, Erik teaches Jonathan all about a district of Stockholm that is no more. Enjoy!

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In this episode, Jon quizzes Erik on all of the lessons that he taught during the autumn. Listen in to see what information Erik retained about Swedish history! Thanks for another fun season. Happy Holidays!

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In this episode, Erik quizzes Jonathan about all of the cities he's taught him about this semester. Enjoy!

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In this episode, Jon teaches Erik about Sweden's involvement in the development in GPS technology, which was originally intended for use in wartime, but is now used by the common person on a daily basis. Enjoy!

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In this episode, Erik teaches Jonathan all about the city of Växjö. Enjoy!

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In this episode, Jonathan teaches Erik about the story behind the legendary tech collective that took on corporate entertainment worldwide. That's right... Pirate Bay!

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In this episode, Erik teaches Jonathan about the shining city of Jönköping that is most associated with being a part of Sweden's "Bible Belt". Enjoy!

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In this episode, Jon teaches Erik about the famous and not so seasoned Swedish sausage from Falun.

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In this episode, Erik teaches Jonathan all about the kind of unlucky city of Karlstad.

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In this episode, Jonathan chronicles the life of the telecommunications pioneer and self-made businessman Lars Magnus Ericsson.

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In this episode, Erik teaches Jonathan all about the border town of Haparanda.

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In this episode, Jonathan teaches Erik about the Swedish national dish and how it came to be so popular in Sweden. We learn of its unique origin story, how it's eaten across Sweden, and how it's become a staple of Swedish diplomacy and culture. Enjoy!

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Erik continues his cities series with the history of Trollhättan, which happened to be a very impactful city in Sweden. Enjoy!

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In this episode, Jonathan teaches Erik about Sweden's dabbling in nuclear power throughout time. Erik learns about the stance throughout the Cold War, Sweden's simultaneous production of nuclear power as a source of weapons as well as energy, and Sweden's decision to take a moral stance on the matter. It's a good lesson as well as a source of pride in good ole Sverige. Enjoy!

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Erik continues with the city theme this episode with a deep dive into the city of Visby. There's war, class division and cutthroat decisions in this episode. Enjoy.

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The guys are back with more history! It's Erik's turn to take the lead and teach the class. In this episode, he kicks off a season filled with the history of cities. First up: the oldest city in Sweden, Sigtuna. Enjoy!

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The guys are back with more history! It's Erik's turn to take the lead and teach the class. In this episode, he kicks off a season filled with the history of cities. First up: the oldest city in Sweden, Sigtuna. Enjoy!

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In this episode, Jonathan dives into the story of a great lake monster that, according to legend, lives in Storsjö up in Jämtland. Listen in and learn the origin story of this creature, as well as documented attempts at trying to find it. Laugh while you learn!

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In this episode, Erik goes through the life of the most famous Swedish saint of all time. We discuss her parenting, prophecies, scandalous relationships (hi Jesus!) and more in this fun, and somehow true episode of Teach Me Sweden. Enjoy!

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I det här avsnitt lär Erik om den intressanta kungen Gustav V. Skratta medans ni lära!

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In this episode, Jon teaches Erik about a time when Sweden's royal family was at odds and had the entire region of Scandinavia on the brink of an all-out war. Listen, learn and laugh while realizing that history really does repeat itself sometimes.

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In this episode, Erik delivers the darkest lesson yet, when he chronicles the troubled life of Hilda Nilsson and the horrible acts that ultimately ended her in jail. Listen in if you can stomach an unsettling story.

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In this episode, Jonathan teaches Erik about the famed Swedish botanist Carl Linnaeus. Listen, learn and laugh,

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In this episode, Erik teaches Jonathan about how the genre of Rock & Roll music made its way all the way to Sweden. We learn about the early legends, the interesting name choices, the public reaction to the music and much more in this hilarious conversation. Rock on!

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In this episode, Jonathan teaches Erik about the very decorated Swedish athlete Carolina Klüft.

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In this episode, Erik teaches us about the Greek immigrant that challenged freedom of speech and information early in the age of the Internet, with his enemy being an unsuspecting religious group.

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In this episode, Jonathan teaches Erik about a historic battle that happened during that Kalmar Union days that would change the course of Swedish history.

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In this episode, Erik teaches us about that time Sweden almost got dragged into the Cold War. Was Russia breaking International laws? Was America testing the waters, so to speak? Was Sweden paranoid? So many questions that Erik answers perfectly in this fun episode. Enjoy!

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In this episode, Jonathan teaches Erik about the formation, success and ultimate ending of the union that established the involved countries as an influence in Europe.

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In this episode, Erik teaches us about Carl Gustaf von Rosen, the aeronautics pioneer who's work impacted the aeronautical community in multiple places around the world.

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In this episode, Jonathan teaches Erik about the last time Sweden had ownership of Norway and how Norway finally brokered its independence.

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In this episode, Jonathan teaches Erik about the ginormous evolution of trash disposal throughout time in Sweden. Once one of the filthiest countries in Europe, Sweden cleaned up to become a trash expert of sorts. Laugh through the entire journey as Jon details pigs, passing out, royal plans and more in this hilariously fun episode.

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I det här avsnittet lär Erik Jonathan om hur fast food fenomen kom till Sverige.

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In this episode, Jon quizzes Erik on all of the autumn episodes that Erik was supposed to learn from. We'll see if Erik paid attention in class. Or maybe Jon is a bad teacher. Tune in and judge for yourself.

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I det här avsnittet, ställer Erik frågor till Jon om alla historier han har berättat för honom under terminen

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In this episode, Jon teaches Erik about the time in the 1600s when Sweden (and other countries, for that matter) tried its hand at colonization across the Atlantic in what is now the United States of America. The area is in what is now the northeast part of the US, places that Jon actually has driven through. There's nostalgia, idiocy and fun history as always. Enjoy!

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In this episode, Jon teaches Erik about the time in the 1600s when Sweden (and other countries, for that matter) tried its hand at colonization across the Atlantic in what is now the United States of America. The area is in what is now the northeast part of the US, places that Jon actually has driven through. There's nostalgia, idiocy and fun history as always. Enjoy!

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I det här avsnittet är det Eriks tur att lära Jonathan. Han valde legendariska sångerskan Alice Babs.

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In this episode, Jonathan reveals his deep love for the sport of boxing by chronicling the life of the first and only ever Swedish Heavyweight Champion of the World. Ingemar Johansson was an interesting champion that changed the negative perception of him in his home country by beating a legend. Listen in for the fun story.

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I detta avsnitt är Jonathan i Austin, Texas så Erik passar på att ringa upp och prata om en svensk som emigrerade till USA och gjorde karriär i Texas.

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In this episode, Jonathan goes into uncharted territory when he chronicles a living person. The one and only Dolph Lundgren is the subject, as the guys discuss the relatively tough upbringing, academic achievements, and extensive movie career of Hans "Dolph" Lundgren.

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Johan Hemlisch Roman föddes i Stockholm och dog i Kalmar.

Däremellan gjorde han ett avtryck på Sveriges hela musikhistoria som alltför många inte känner till. I detta avsnitt berättar Erik för Jonathan om den mannen.

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In this episode, Jon delves into the life of famed writer Selma Lagerlöf. Erik learns about her high-class upbringing, an injury that plagued her early years, her heralded books and more.

Stay tuned for an extra episode just for you LILs!

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I detta avsnitt går Erik igenom Svensktoppens historia för Jonathan. Vad var populärt när och hur många regler finns det i denna folkkära musiktävling?

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In this episode, Jonathan teaches Erik about the final war Sweden officially engaged in and how one person may have been the reason the results were as they were. Tune in for a lesson in passive aggression and conflict avoidance.

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I veckans avsnitt får Jonathan lära sig om sångfågeln som, med sin djupa röst, tog både Sverige och Tyskland med storm...under en väldigt stormig tid i Europas historia.

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In this special quiz episode, Jonathan quizzes Erik on all of the Sweden that he has been taught since the last quizzes. There are questions, answers and more. Don't miss this hilarious walk down memory lane!

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In this episode, Jonathan teaches Erik about one of the first murder scandals in Swedish history. This story delves into the story of Russian immigrants that fled to Sweden and then attempted to carry out their grudges on prominent Russians that lived here as well. Tune in to hear this salacious story that is credited as the origin of Russian fear and distrust.

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Sista Vasakungen i Sverige och det är med en lättad suck som jag avslutar denna enorma släktkrönika!

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I det här avsnittet, berättar Erik historien om sonen till Johan III som var kung av både Polen och Sverige. Hur slutade det undrade ni? Tja, äger vi fortfarande Polen?

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In this episode, Jonathan teaches Erik about one of the first attempts at a strike in Swedish history. Tis the season, considering Sweden's "Labor Day" was this week. This episode chronicles the reaction from a city when the workers try to organize in order to improve pay and work conditions. Will there be a sympathetic ear lent to the workers? Will a drawn-out negotiation process take place? Will the city react with brute force? Listen in and find out just how far we've come with respect to caring for employees.

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I veckans avsnitt får Jonathan höra den spännande fortsättningen på Vasa-sagan och hur sönerna till Gustav Eriksson slogs om rätten till kronan.

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In this episode, Jonathan teaches Erik about Sweden's role in eugenics research. Learn how cousin-fucking warnings led to measures to keep Swedes "pure" through "science" in this entertaining episode of Teach Me Sweden.

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I veckans avsnitt fortsätter och avslutar Erik historien om Gustav Eriksson Vasa!

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I det här avsnittet fortsätter Erik att berätta för Jonathan om händelserna kring Stockholms Blodbad och personen som skulle komma att definiera Sverige som rike. Det blev två delar av denna historia så här får vi höra när Erik börjar "staka sig genom spåret" i Gustav Erikssons liv.

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In this episode, Jonathan teaches Erik about Bangladeshi-Swedish Joy Rahman. He was awarded the biggest payout in Swedish history for the wrongful conviction of a vicious murder. But was the wrongful conviction actually wrong? Listen in, and you be the judge.

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In this episode, Jon teaches Erik about the insurgency organized in 1743 by disgruntled farmers and peasants. There's war, there's famine, there's Peruvian Night Treasure references, it's another fun one. Enjoy!

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I det här avsnittt berättar Erik för Jonathan om händelserna som ledde fram till en av Sveriges mest ökända bad. Stockholms blodabad.

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In this episode, Jon teaches Erik all about the Match King (and almost king of the world) Ivar Kreuger. Some say he was a genius. Some say he was a scammer. Some say he was a genius scammer. Jon and Erik make jokes about it. Buckle up and enjoy the experience of laughing while you learn!

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I veckans avsnitt berättar Erik för Jonathan om den religiösa gruppen Erik-Jansarna som startade trenden att hitta paradiset i USA.

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In this episode, Jonathan teaches Erik about a small Swedish community that was displaced by Russia and made their way through years of strife in a village in the middle of present-day Ukraine. There's dangerous journeys, wars, return trips, colonialist Germans and a whole lot more in this funny episode! Enjoy!

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Denna vecka berättar Erik för Jonathan om en av Sveriges mest ökända spion. Men var han bara spion? Eller dubbel-spion? Eller kanske t.o.m. trippel-spion?!

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In this episode, Jonathan teaches Erik about the shipwreck of the naval flagship Kronan. Half a century after Vasa, the Swedish navy decided to upgrade the flagship to become one of the fiercest warships on the water. The fate of Kronan was decided by decadence, a touch of arrogance and a spash of incompetence. Laugh while you learn about this piece of Swedish history.

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I detta avsnitt berättar Erik för Jonathan om Raoul Wallenberg som kanske är Sveriges största hjälte i vår moderna historia. Många lyssnare har önskat detta avsnitt så nu kör vi!

Kom gärna och se när Jonathan är gäst den 3:e februari på Eriks humorscen PIK - Vasastan i föreställningen "Flashback"

Biljetter finnes HÄR

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In this episode, Jonathan goes through the hilarious history of Gävlebocken and all of the attempts to burn down the famed Christmas monument. Enjoy!

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I detta avsnitt avslutar Erik sin "sedel-serie" med att berätta för Jonathan om filmgiganten Ingmar Bergman. En av världens främsta filmskapare genom tiderna!

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In this episode, Jonathan teaches Erik about the first known Asians in Sweden. Tune in to find out how a campaign for a job promotion led to a resident of the far east setting foot in this nordic country. The king will, of course get to weigh in as Jonathan tries not to stumble too much over foreign names. It's another episode where you'll laugh while you learn!

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Denna vecka berättar Erik för Jonathan om den svenska barndomens, kanske viktigaste person! Astrid Lindgren!

Det blir bastarder, skattesmällar och allt man kan tänka sig av den här underbara tanten.

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Denna vecka gästar Agnes Matsdotter oss och berättar om när Sverige i sin progressiva sexualupplysnings-taktik blev världens porrigaste land!

STÖTTA OSS!

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In this episode, Jonathan teaches Erik about a juicy scandal involving King Gustav V and a shop owner named Kurt Haijby. This story has everything, including child abuse, infidelity, closeted homosexuality, blackmail, concentration camps and a desperate royal court. Listen in for all of the juice!

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I veckans avsnitt berättar Erik för Jonathan om Dag Hammarsköld som är personen på 1000 kronor sedeln. Vi får en inblick i hans liv men också mycket fokus på en flygplansresa.

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In this episode, Jonathan teaches Erik about a 1971 protest of the removal of 13 Scots Elm trees from Kungsträdgården in Stockholm.

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I veckans avsnitt berättar Erik för Jonathan om Sveriges mest berömda operasångerska Birgit Nilsson. Vi följer hennes resa från Västra Karup till att sjunga på de största operascenerna i världen och bli en av de största operasångerskorna genom tiderna!

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In this episode, Jonathan goes way back to the 800s and how the Viking Age shaped Scandanavia and Europe as a whole, then took on a change in religion that would redefine an era.

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I det här avsnittet berättar Erik för Jonathan om författaren och vislegenden Evert Taube! Allt från barndomen på fyrvaktarön till argwntina och Gröna Lund hinns med. + Batman

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In this episode, Jonathan details the life of the famed author August Strindberg. Erik knows of Strindberg, but he got to know him a lot better during this recording. There's childhood trauma, scandals, alcoholism, misogyny and much more in the tale of Mr. Strindberg. Listen in for all of the juice.

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I detta avsnitt berättar Erik för Jonathan om Gustav Vasas stökiga dotter Cecilia som alltid gick sin egen väg och inte betedde sig som sina systrar för fem öre!

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Schif Musarra joins us to teach us all about Adolf Ludvig Gustav Fredrik Albert Badin, a gift to the queen that was also a human being. This Black guy hung out with royalty and lived a remarkable life. Sit back and laugh as Schif details the life of Badin and Jon and Erik make jokes (and rap?).

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Denna vecka berättar Erik för Jonathan om hur det gick till när Sverige fick allmän rösträtt! Resan från 1400-talet, via 1866 fram till valet 1921 och allt som följde även efter det för att alla ska få sin röst hörd i detta avlånga land!

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Jonathan teaches Erik about Sweden's own Succession drama with many more lives lost as the two explore Linköpings Blodbad.

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I det här avsnittet berättar Erik historien om den svenska kräftskivan. Uppkomst, traditioner, kräftsorter, pest och nubbe. Allt i ett avsnitt!

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Most of us have done a Triss scratch-off, but where did it all begin? What did the government think about it? When did they create age limits? What other versions of lottery were popular? Jonathan got to the bottom of it and taught Erik all about the origins of the lottery in Sweden. Get ready to laugh while you learn!

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I detta avsnitt berättar Erik för Jonathan om diktaren och skalden Carl Michael Bellman. Vad tyckte kungen om Bellman och hur hade "gamla" Kalle det med ekonomin egentligen? Det och mycket mer i dagens avsnitt!

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Jonathan follows up Erik's Greta Garbo lesson with a lesson about a character famously played by Greta Garbo. Yes, it's time to learn about Drottning Kristina! She was a young queen that was raised to rule, then famously abdicated her throne. Listen in to find out what happened to people that crossed this masculine woman that despised marriage in another hilarious episode of Teach Me Sweden. Enjoy!

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Denna vecka berättar Erik för Jonathan om legenden Greta Garbo som skulle börja som butiksbiträde och hamna mitt i Hollywoods tidiga glansdagar. Från stumfilm till ljudfilm förblir hon en av tidernas största filmstjärnor.

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In this episode, Jon teaches Erik about the history of potatoes in Sweden. You'll learn about the original use of this Peruvian night treasure when they came to Uppsala and how the government pushed to get Swedes to trust this root vegetable enough to eat it. Will the Swedes start eating it before it's too late? What will it take for the Swedes to really start to appreciate the potato? Listen in and laugh while you learn.

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I veckans avsnitt berättar Erik för Jonathan om Gustav IV Adolf. Sonen till kungen Gustav III (eller stallmästare Munch?).

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In this episode, Jon teaches Erik about writer Fredrika Bremer. A trailblazing figure, Fredrika wrote about people dealing with everyday issues. She went from writing anonymously to being world-renowned and traveling throughout different regions to learn about the world.

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I veckans avsnitt berättar Erik för Jonathan om hur vårt fantastiska alkohol-monopol blev till!

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In this episode, Jon teaches Erik about Jonas Falk, a man who felt for years that he could change his life for the better if he pulled off the simple task of robbing the postman. You'll learn about how hard times, prison life under life-threatening circumstances, Erik's quick math capabilities (or lack thereof), the beauty of a relationship between a step-father and step-son and more. Listen in and laugh while you learn!

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I detta avsnitt berättar Erik för Jonathan om Skansens historia ända fram till dagens allsång!

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In this episode, Jon teaches Erik about Sven Hedin, an explorer that traveled to many uncharted places throughout Asia and the Middle East. His work led to familiarization of foreign parts of the world to the people of Europe. Oh yeah, and he kinda liked Hitler.

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Tekniken strular och jag skulle kunna ljuga och säga att det var kungen själv som saboterade vår utrustning inför dagens avsnitt där jag lär Jonathan om artisten och mytomanen Johnny Bode. Men då skulle jag inte vara bättre än han. Hoppas ni lyssnar trots lite crappy kvalitet.

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In this episode, Jonathan reads a story to Erik about Jämtland, a region in Sweden that doesn't really want to be Sweden. You'll hear about their government meetings, population changes, the big festival, a better name for the region, their presidents and more. Don't miss this important piece of Swedish history that includes an anthem that made Erik a little scared.

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I detta avsnittet är det Eriks kollega My Gudmundsdotter som lär grabbarna om en kändis från hennes hemort Falun!

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I detta avsnitt så berättar Erik för Jonathan om den svenske "kulturkungen" Gustav III. Kungen som även var en hingst i sängkammaren. Eller?

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In this episode, Jonathan teaches Erik about Storforsen, a waterfall that existed until the late 1700s when a community tried to tamper with it and found out the hard way that Mother Nature is no joke. Tune in for the hilarious story of a man-made natural disaster of drastic proportions.

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I dagens avsnitt berättar Erik för Jonathan om en av Sveriges största poeter genom tiderna Karin Boye! Karins liv var fyllt av framgångar men även motgångar. Enligt svensk lag begick hon ett brott varje dag bara genom att vara den hon var.

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In this episode of Teach Me Sweden, Jon teaches Erik about the Swedish cult known as the Skevikarna. A sexless, nomadic cult, they tried to live as close to Christ as humanly possible and it led to a wild and hilarious episode of Teach Me Sweden. Get ready to laugh while you learn.

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I detta avsnitt berättar Erik för Jonathan om en expedition som inte riktigt flög och vars öde var ett mysterium i över 30 år.

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In this episode of Teach Me Sweden, Jon teaches Erik about Lars Larsson Molin, also known as Lasse-Maja, the career criminal that became a famous author and public figure. There are Shawshank Redemption references, a music diss, a discussion about transvestite life and more. Check it out!

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I detta avsnitt berättar Erik för Jonathan om fängvaktarens dotter Karin Månsdotter som gick från det enkla livet ända upp i hovet genom att bli kungens favoritfrilla!

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In this episode, Jon teaches Erik about Kerstin Hesselgren. You'll learn about an impressive, barrier-breaking woman that became educated and shaped Sweden more than anyone could have imagined. It's a story about progressive upbringing, travel and politics. Enjoy!

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Oops! Jonathan and Erik came in with the same exact story this time so they taught each other what they learned about the ridiculous battle between the warrior king Karl/Charles XII. Listen in for the banter between Erik and Jonathan which includes references to Mr. Orange in Reservoir Dogs, Erik's crazy king voice and spot-on sound effects. Listen in as the guys make hilarious lemonade out of Swedish history lemons.

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In this episode, Jonathan teaches Erik about Swedish aristocrat and military expert Axel von Fersen. He's known for possibly being a lover to French Queen Marie Antoinette, but his remarkable life had him cross paths with kings, queens, founding fathers and military leaders. Don't miss this hilarious episode that will surely make you laugh while you learn.

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In this episode, Jonathan teaches Erik about Evert Stenmark, a bird catcher that had the unfortunate luck of being caught in an avalanche. This story is fascinating, and even includes bird traps, references to Nicholas Cage, Black Cats, matter of fact prayers and a dynamite ending. Tune in and laugh while you learn.

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I detta avsnitt pratar vi om hur idioterna på Vipeholm utsatte folk som inte kunde säga ifrån för fruktansvärda experiment under 40 och 50-talet.

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In this episode Jonathan teaches Erik about prostitution in Sweden throughout time. He then details the lives of four notorious madams (Sara Simonsdotter a.k.a. Tjocka Sara, Lovisa von Plat, Anna Carlström and Doris Hopp). Check out this interesting and hilarious story from Swedish history.

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I detta avsnitt avslöjar Erik för Jonathan att Nobel är mer än ett fredspris. Ett riktigt pangavsnitt där Jonathans "mind is blown away". Avsnittet är rean dynamiten... Ja ni hajar.

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In this episode Jonathan teaches Erik about Johan Verner Ölund, an actor from Norrland that moved to America and became a Hollywood star, mostly for his portrayal of Chinese characters. Don't miss this hilarious episode about an interesting man with Mongolian roots. Or?

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Erik and Jonathan are joined by their friend Kathryn LeRoux (US) on this episode about the Swedish Witch Hunt of the 1600s. Kathryn teaches the guys about how Germany led the way in Europe's witch hunt and Sweden joined the party late and put their own stamp on the era. She also delves into the tradition of the "påskkärring" and how that character relates to the witch hunts. Tune in for the fascinating story of The Big Noise.

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In this episode Jonathan teaches Erik about Lars Gathenhielm, also known as Lasse i Gatan. Erik had heard the name, but didn't know more about the notorious Swedish government-sanctioned pirate. You'll hear about Lasse's conquests, failures and wartime assistance in this hilarious episode.

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Var kommer vår version av Tomten ifrån? Varför äter vi det vi äter och varför äter vi det vi dricker på julen? Vad är grejen med Kalle Anka? Erik försöker reda ut detta och utbilda Jonathan i den svenska julens traditioner.

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I det här avsnittet berättar Erik för Jonathan om Sveriges första kvinnliga nyhetsuppläsare Astrid Kindstrand.

Vi lyssnar på de reaktioner som Sveriges radio fick ta emot och pratar om hur kvinnor började ta plats i svensk media efter detta historiska ögonblick.

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In this episode Jonathan teaches Erik about the glorious day in 1967 that Sweden decided to switch from driving on the left side to driving on the right side of the road. Find out why they decided to do it. Was it a popular decision by the government? Surely, most citizens wanted to spend government funding on such a task. Eller??? Listen to this episode to learn all about that monumental day in Swedish history.

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I det här avsnittet berättar Erik för Jonathan om Sveriges sista skarprättare (eller som man säger i folkmun, bödel) Anders Gustaf Dalman.

Lyssna när vi går igenom hur han gick från en tjänst i militären till att vara Sveriges ”hangman”, hur han övade med yxan och vilka hans offer, eller kanske snarare klienter, var.

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In this episode, Jonathan tells Erik about Gunnar Tenglin, a man from Stockholm, Sweden that decided to move to the US to start life there. He boarded a ship called the Titanic and his life would be forever changed. Tune in to hear about Gunnar's journey, future nightmares, ailments and language limitations in this somehow hilarious episode.

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