Take Your Shoes Off is a podcast exploring the experiences of expats living and thriving - or at the very least getting by - in Sweden. Americans Bob and Kelly and Swedish Micke engage in meaningless banter while discussing the challenges and joys of starting anew in Sweden. Each week, they invite guests to share their unique stories, navigating cultural differences, personal growth, and the question of whether they’ll stay in their new home. Tune in for insightful conversations, laughter, and the more than occasional reminder to leave your shoes at the door!
Take a look inside the studio and follow along on Instagram.
Subscribe, rate and review our podcast on Spotify or Apple podcasts.
Theme music provided by Fredrik Rabe.
Take your shoes off is created and hosted by friends Bob Becker, Mikael Byhlin and Kelly Swaine.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Take Your Shoes Off is a podcast exploring the experiences of expats living and thriving - or at the very least getting by - in Sweden. Americans Bob and Kelly and Swedish Micke engage in meaningless banter while discussing the challenges and joys of starting anew in Sweden. Each week, they invite guests to share their unique stories, navigating cultural differences, personal growth, and the question of whether they’ll stay in their new home. Tune in for insightful conversations, laughter, and the more than occasional reminder to leave your shoes at the door!
Take a look inside the studio and follow along on Instagram.
Subscribe, rate and review our podcast on Spotify or Apple podcasts.
Theme music provided by Fredrik Rabe.
Take your shoes off is created and hosted by friends Bob Becker, Mikael Byhlin and Kelly Swaine.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we sit down with Emily Fowler from Chef Mama in Malmö, the fearless baker on a mission to bring bagels to Sweden—one chewy, golden ring at a time. But she doesn’t stop there. From snickerdoodles that could make your grandma jealous to Thin Mints that might just start a black market among expats, Chef Mama’s got it all.
We talk about the magic of a perfect bagel, why Sweden needs more choices, and whether Mikael can be converted from his lagom ways to fully embracing American-style bagel indulgence. Grab a snack (preferably a bagel) and join us for a deliciously fun conversation!
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.