Hangout with Ariel and friends as they give unqualified advice and answer silly and serious questions about life in Sweden vs. the U.S. (Should I dump my boyfriend? Can you really have a pet snake in the U.S.? What's better about Sweden?).
E-mail your burning questions anonymously to: arieltheamerican@gmail.com!
Host: Ariel Wyman
This is a podcast from K103 Gothenburg Student Radio
Ariel and special (Swedish) guest Simon dissect embarrassing cultural moments–everything from barroom brawls to how to medically remove animals from your neck.
Host: Ariel Wyman.
This is a podcast by K103 Gothenburg studentradio.
19 May 2026
Myths about Sweden
In this absolutely unhinged episode, Ariel catches up with her old friend Antonio and debates various myths about Swedes – are they really afraid of badgers?
Host: Ariel Wyman.
This is a podcast by K103 Gothenburg Studentradio
24 Feb 2026
How are the boys?
On this special 10th episode, Rebecca and Jack join to answer questions about why the public health agency felt the need to make a pamphlet for boys on how to date. We give our unqualified opinions and answer questions, such as: boys, are you ok? Is Jack ok? What's really going on with sex and dating in Sweden? And can Rebecca really blame it all on America?
Guests: Rebecca Ellebrant & Jack Williamson
Host: Ariel Wyman
This is a podcast by K103 Gothenburg studio
27 Jan 2026
Armchair goes live with Alex & Jack
On this special live episode, Ariel is joined by Alex and Jack to discuss pressing topics such as slutty shorts on men, whether to give children non-alcoholic beer, and how to successfully bully bad people at work.
Hosts: Jack Williamson, Alex Maxia and Ariel Wyman.
This is a podcast by K103 Gothenburg Student Radio
8 Dec 2025
Amy teaches confidence
Amy Bolton – an artist from the U.K. – answers love questions and teaches us how to be confident with wise advice such as "be delulu", "pretend you're the hottest" and "if they actually did get a trad wife, they'd probably be bored".
Host: Ariel Wyman
This is a podcast by K103 Gothenburg Student Radio
18 Nov 2025
Watching America Burn with Carlos
L.A. native, photographer, and recent Swedish resident – Carlos Vas – joins the podcast again to answer questions about what it’s like watching America burn from afar.
Host: Ariel Wyman
This is a podcast by K103 Gothenburg student radio
4 Nov 2025
Dating at Ikea with Jack
In episode 6, special guest Jack helps Ariel to explore topics such as the smugness of morning people, salty Swedish sweets, and the naughty appeal of an Ikea date.
Hosts: Ariel Wyman
Guest: Jack Williamson
This is a podcast by K103 Gothenburg student radio
7 Oct 2025
Life Advice
In this episode, Ariel and Louise answer students' questions about life, love, and deciding whether you look good in a hat.
Host: Ariel Wyman
Guest: Louise Backlund
This is a podcast by K103 Gothenburg Studentradio
10 Jun 2025
Expat questions with Carlos
Photographer Carlos discusses expat life in Sweden with Ariel Wyman, revealing cultural quirks and gift ideas in this interview.
27 May 2025
Deep questions with Layla
Ariel Wyman interviews Layla, a Dutch artist, about expat life in Sweden, addressing friendship, language acquisition, queerness, and racism.
13 May 2025
The America Episode
Louise is back to help Ariel answer questions about wild trips and the best cities in Sweden, and to explore their lore with tales of spontaneous trips to other countries.
Host: Ariel Wyman
This is a podcast from K103 Gothenburg Student Radio
29 Apr 2025
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Louise joins me to discuss burning topics such as: Is it a bad idea to cut a bob? Is everyone in New York really mad at us? I've lost my sex drive--help? Listen to find out more!
Host: Ariel Wyman
This is a podcast from K103 Gothenburg Student Radio
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