Episode 47. A chat about loppemarkeder, or flea markets, in Norway. Looking to donate some things and/or pick up a few things? Fall and Spring are loppemarked seasons here in Norway. We also talk about expat meet ups, tax season, and RC Cola.

Episode 46. Matt Thomas is from New Jersey and moved to Oslo via Philadelphia in 2009. Matt is brewer extraordinaire at Beer Flag Bryggeri. Double tap on this one as we focus a blend of both expat life and craft beer topics. Topics: AiO Thirsty Thursdays, home brewing, alcohol laws, Scotland, ice hockey, Florida man

Episode 45. Marco Di Zinno, an Italian from Milan, joins us on the podcast. Marco first experienced life in Norway while on a work assignment here in 2020. He moved to Norway permanently a few months later. We chat about the why, when, and how's of all that. Topics: Museum display cases, Tower of London, career shifts, work-life balance, fishing, language

Episode 44. We talk with two Americans who work at Oslo Brewing Company, Dimitri and Tony. Dimitri moved from Rhode Island to Norway in 2009. Tony, a three-peat guest on the podcast (episodes 11, 34), moved from Colorado to Norway in 2018. We catch up on all things beer, fatherhood, and local scenes. Topics: Pappaperm, The Nighthawk, contract brewing, cream ales, labels, hard seltzers

Episode 43. A Norwegian friend, Camilla Stormo, joins us for a chat. Camilla grew up in Lørenskog and studied in Lancaster, UK as well as London. She shares some insights for studying in the UK, her experience with the culture there, and how she transitioned her degree into a career in Norway.Topics: Across the Pond, lånekassen, UCAS, The Roses Tournament, darts, Pimm's, Sam's favorite UK food chain

Episode 42. This time we talk about grocery shopping in Norway. The choices, the stores, a bit about Sunday hours, delivery services, and where to find some American and British grocery spots. Sam shares how to make a yorkshire pudding. We also talk a bit about Tenerife and one of it's local brews.

Episode 41. November means World Cup time? This time around, yes. We discuss some of the squads, our group stage picks, and football things.November 25th. USA v England. Where will you watch the match? We will be in Oslo. Details within.

Episode 40. The Roller Derby podcast. We talk with Americans Stefanie and Sarah about one of their passions, Roller Derby. They moved to Norway in 2013. Both are members of Oslo Roller Derby. The club has trainings and home matches at Apalløkka idrettshall in Ammerud, Oslo. We also discuss language learning, challenges finding work, starting a business, and driver license exchanges.Derby terms: flat track, jammers, blockers, NSO, multiplayer, derby stance

Episode 39. We talk to Michael Barrett Donovan, an American who moved to Norway in 2019. Michael is originally from California and moved to Oslo shortly after finishing a Music Composition degree in New York. Within a few months of his arrival, Michael and two Norwegians started a band called Buster Sledge. We chat about moving, cultural differences (and similarities), and the music scene here.Topics: Central Valley, visas, secret language, Rogaland folk music, Landskappleiken, remembering ol...

Episode 38. We chat with George, a Ukrainian who has lived in Norway for 8 years. George first visited Norway as an exchange student in Bergen. He liked it and moved back for more studies and now lives in Oslo. We chat about these experiences, Norwegian culture, language, and Norway's system of helping Ukrainians post February 2022. Topics: System dynamics, student life, BI, Halloween, language learning, taxes

Episode 37. We chat with Jana, who moved from Czechia to Hemsedal, Norway. Jana first visited Norway as a seasonal worker and has now settled here. We discuss ski resorts, Norway's healthcare system, sick leave, tax cards, and life in Hemsedal. Topics: afterski, downhill biking, D numbers, NAV, Jeseníky Mountains, Prague beer bikes

Episode 36. A discussion about permanent residence permits in Norway. We chat about our own paths to permanent residency. This will vary depending on your home country, current visa, etc. Best tip: always follow your UDI checklist and contact UDI directly if anything is unclear to you. We also include a chat about summer trips, disaster movies, and other tangents.

Episode 35. We chat with a good friend of Sam's, Robin McMichael. Robin is a Brit living in the UK who works for Fuller's and quite enjoys football. We focus both in this UK-centric chat. Fittingly, Brentford F.C. and London Pride dominate the conversation.Check out The Bell & Crown next time you're in Chiswick. Topics: Ceilidh weddings, Brentfjord, Griffin Brewery, Fronty-arrr, Gregg's, a bus stop in Hounslow

Episode 34. Tony Sailer (episode 11) joins us again for a chill cruise through reporting a child's birth abroad, embassy visits, sports, splitboarding, and of course beers. Tony is a Wisconsinite who moved to Norway in 2018. We chat about Oslo Brewing Company, ACCN's upcoming Independence Day Celebration in Frognerparken, and the community here.Topics: OBC collabs, Sod's law, private labels, NFL games in Europe, Redcoats, mountaineering

The episode about feriepenger and summer. We chat about words that are a bit odd when translated, summer weather, trips, and summer beers. Our focus this time is on styles from Graff Brygghus, BrewDog, and Sierra Nevada. Festival Finnskogen, Untappd, and grapefruit spoons are thrown into the mix.

Episode 32. We chat with Lasse Sandaker-Nielsen, Norse Atlantic Airways' Chief Communications & Public Affairs Officer. Lasse is a well traveled Norwegian who studied several years in Maryland. We discuss Norse's backstory, bases, and routes. Topics: Towson, Baltimore, Sir Francis Scott Key, studying abroad, avgeeks, 787s, Transatlantic

Episode 31. Back for Round 2, we chat with Mike Rawson. Mike moved to Oslo from California in 2012. This time we focus on Norway's biggest holiday, 17. May / Syttende Mai, which is just around the corner. We also talk pubs, fashion trends, and of course pub quizzes. Check out The Magical Mystery Quiz on FB for upcoming quizzes.Topics: Bunad police, Twister, Barnetoget, St. George's Day, Piknik i parken, Take it to the Top

Episode 30. Back on to tell us the latest baseball happenings, we chat with Joe Rollwagen. Joe is an American who has spearheaded the creation of Oslo's newest baseball club, Vålerenga. We chat about the 2022 Eliteserien season, which just recently started. 2022 is the inaugural season for Vålerenga baseball. Check out Vålerenga Baseball on their Facebook page or in action at Rommen Ballpark.Topics: AL Central, Tenerife, airfare, hobby sports, youth development, European Cup (baseball)

Episode 29. Just in time for påske holiday, we chat about getting around in Norway. We discuss car hire apps and also mass transit options. For many, owning a car here is not a requirement. We also talk about Kystbussen, The Norwegian arm, and magic robot cars.

Episode 28. We talk to Ka Man Mak, a Brit who moved to Norway initially in 2007. She has studied here in Oslo and, among other things, founded The Olso Desk. We chat about moving to Norway, studying here, and generally trying to "fit in" as a journalist and parent. We also dive into the important bank account opening discussion. A challenge all too familiar for many of us here. Check out The Oslo Desk at www.oslodesk.com, Facebook, and YouTube. They also have a podcast, TODcast on ...