Take Your Shoes Off, the Podcast
Claim This Podcastby Bob Becker, Mikael Byhlin, Kelly Swaine
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<p>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!</p><br><p>Take a look inside the studio and follow along on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/takeyourshoesoffpodcast?igsh=YnZ0M2RiY2JrZ2Jl" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a>.</p><br><p>Subscribe, rate and review our podcast on <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/0l4230FqesQTO1dJ0nhwYP?si=fa027da5aaa64cfa" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Spotify</a> or <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/se/podcast/take-your-shoes-off-the-podcast/id1777901529?i=1000675697673" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Apple podcasts</a>.</p><br><p>Check out our other podcast<a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/4zxEg5sHOgDa4DV5gbBstZ?si=zxFouUEMQh6You8pwtmpIQ" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">: Showtime with Bob & Micke</a>.</p><br><p>Theme music provided by Fredrik Rabe.</p><br><p>Take your shoes off is created and hosted by friends Bob Becker, Mikael Byhlin and Kelly Swaine.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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Recent Episodes
June 19, 2026
August Rabe
<p>It's Midsummer Eve in Sweden, and host Robert Becker sits down with a very special guest: 9-year-old August Rabe from Texas. August has a Swedish father and American mother, and he's spending part of his summer visiting family in Sweden. Together they talk about Swedish Midsummer traditions, growing up with two cultures, life in Texas, what Americans think about Sweden, and what surprises a young American when visiting Scandinavia. August is funny, curious, and delightfully honest, making this short episode a charming look at Sweden through the eyes of a kid.</p><br><p>check out his YouTube channel: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@Soap.cheese-co" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Bombastic Bomshell of America</a></p><br><p>#Sweden #Midsummer #SwedishCulture #Texas #AmericanInSweden #Scandinavia #SwedishAmerican #FamilyPodcast #TravelWithKids #TakeYourShoesOff #ShowtimePodcast</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
August 28, 2025
Monte Reid
<p>Today on Take Your Shoes Off, we’re hanging out with a guy whose voice has probably sold you a car, narrated your favorite documentary, or convinced you to trust a brand you’d never heard of. </p><br><p>He’s a voiceover artist, a master communicator, and a storyteller who knows how to make words work. From Hollywood trailers to Scandinavian commercials, he’s been behind the mic for over 9,000 projects—and counting. </p><br><p>So, in a world….where you take your shoes off and get comfortable, let’s kick back, get into the groove, and meet the man behind the mic - Monte Reid.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
July 4, 2025
Courtney El Refai
Neonatal nurse Courtney El Refai shares her experiences living in Sweden while working in a San Francisco hospital, offering a unique perspective on Swedish culture in this interview.
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- What is Take Your Shoes Off, the Podcast?
<p>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!</p><br><p>Take a look inside the studio and follow along on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/takeyourshoesoffpodcast?igsh=YnZ0M2RiY2JrZ2Jl" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a>.</p><br><p>Subscribe, rate and review our podcast on <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/0l4230FqesQTO1dJ0nhwYP?si=fa027da5aaa64cfa" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Spotify</a> or <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/se/podcast/take-your-shoes-off-the-podcast/id1777901529?i=1000675697673" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Apple podcasts</a>.</p><br><p>Check out our other podcast<a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/4zxEg5sHOgDa4DV5gbBstZ?si=zxFouUEMQh6You8pwtmpIQ" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">: Showtime with Bob & Micke</a>.</p><br><p>Theme music provided by Fredrik Rabe.</p><br><p>Take your shoes off is created and hosted by friends Bob Becker, Mikael Byhlin and Kelly Swaine.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates weekly.
- Where can I listen to this podcast?
This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
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Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.
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