One Heck of a Couch Pillow

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When a young Eva Kollisch arrives as a refugee in New York in 1940, she finds a community among socialists who share her values and idealism. She soon discovers ‘the cause’ isn’t as idyllic as it seems. Little does she know this is the beginning of a lifelong commitment to activism and her determination to create radical change in ways that include belonging, love and one's full self. In addition to Eva Kollisch’s memoirs Girl in Movement (2000) and The Ground Under My Feet (2014), LBI’s collections include an oral history interview with Eva conducted in 2014 and the papers of Eva’s mother, poet Margarete Kolllisch, which document Eva’s childhood experience on the Kindertransport. Learn more at www.lbi.org/kollisch . Exile is a production of the Leo Baeck Institute , New York | Berlin and Antica Productions . It’s narrated by Mandy Patinkin. Executive Producers include Katrina Onstad, Stuart Coxe, and Bernie Blum. Senior Producer is Debbie Pacheco. Associate Producers are Hailey Choi and Emily Morantz. Research and translation by Isabella Kempf. Sound design and audio mix by Philip Wilson, with help from Cameron McIver. Theme music by Oliver Wickham. Voice acting by Natalia Bushnik. Special thanks to the Kollisch family for the use of Eva’s two memoirs, “Girl in Movement” and “The Ground Under My Feet”, the Sophia Smith Collection at Smith College and their “Voices of Feminism Oral History Project”, and Soundtrack New York.…

3 года назад 31:24

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The guys start the show by celebrating a big win by Rodney's San Francisco 49ers in the divisional round of the NFL playoffs. Then, Sean makes a realization that he has found the Swedish equivalent of the DMV while Rodney shares his own awful customer service story. Later, Rodney talks about his latest haul from the dollar store. You'll need to check out the Instagram page for the full story, though. But don't worry, it's totally worth it.

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One Heck of a Couch Pillow

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#Society #Comedy #Expat #Expatlife #Sweden #Swenglish #Humor #Stockholm #Fika #Travel #Rodney Hiram #2 Guys 3 Crowns #Americansabroad #The Americans

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A Reunion for the Ages 38:45

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The 2 Guys are reunited once again for a special 4 year PODIVERSARY! Sean and Rodney get back behind the mics to talk about all of the latest developments in their lives since the last episode. We've got pallets of Spam, shortages of syrup, U.S. prices inflating to Stockholm levels, seasonal semlor and of course some weather talk. Join us! Please leave us a review if you haven't done so already. It helps other listeners to find our podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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End of an Era 30:53

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It was a beautiful ride while it lasted. We love the support of all of our fans, but after the 2 Guys were separated by an ocean, it just doesn't feel quite the same. We're taking the opportunity to explore new journeys. Don't worry though, Sean and Rodney will stay in touch and trade crazy dollar store and grocery store shots. Thank you all who tuned it, you're just as part of the show as us. But for now, these are 2 Guys signing off. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Bienvenido a Miami 46:59

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It's official, Sean made it to sunny Miami. The 3-oh-5. The Magic City. The Capital of Latin America (so close to the US). He tells Rodney all about the moving experience, including the trip over, getting an amazing new (used) car, and adjusting to life stateside. Find out what it feels like to be a stranger in your own land. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Adios STHLM 37:23

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It's finally time for Sean to pack up and head back home to Miami, Florida. It's been a wild 5 years, but even good things must come to an end. Sean gives updates on packing, and some of the trades he has made to get rid of his stuff before moving. Plus, the two guys recount the raucous time they had at the American Club's Third Thursday event. It was real, and it was fantastic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Love and Blunder 33:35

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Sean opens the show with a couple of announcements that Dylan has requested to be aired. Then, he recaps his work retreat to Barcelona. Plus, Rodney heads to the barracks, and he experiences incredible highs (a very special avocado) and some lows (the latest Thor movie). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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A Passport is a Document 36:18

3 years назад36:18

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Rodney finally has his Swedish passport!! (Woohoo!) He gives Sean the lowdown on what it’s like and how he confronts doorways now that he is officially Swedish. Also, Sean recaps a weekend getaway to Croatia, complete with crystal clear waters and amazing people. Plus, Sean describes what it’s like to travel internationally with a newly (mostly) potty trained toddler. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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International Men of Mystery 35:05

3 years назад35:05

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Sean starts of the show with the latest details of selling his home, how it's done and what comes next. Meanwhile, Rodney keeps losing stuff that goes on his head. At least he finally (finally!) got his official Swedish passport, though. Also, the latest movie picks and Rodney's favorite kebab. What is a kebab anyway? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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They DO Exist! 29:55

3 years назад29:55

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Sean and Rodney finally meet up in Nynäs for an epic Hawaiian spread of BBQ. Spoiler alert, it was delicious. Rodney starts the show, though, with updates on his recent viewing habits including someone with a certain need . A need for speed. Plus, Sean gives some updates on house selling, while Rodney recaps the Stockholm 5 walking challenge. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Hoppapalooza 2022 SPECIAL 17:06

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Rodney has a special Hoppapalooza 2022 pre-event interview with Jeffrey Scott Brown , past guest (ep 123), owner of South Plains Brewing Co and the man behind Hoppapalooza . Scheduled for Saturday, August 27th, 2022 in Beijer's Park, Malmö, this is the post COVID return of this popular craft beer event. Rodney and Jeffrey discuss a brief history of the event, what to expect this year and also some interesting background on non-alcoholic brewing and upcoming South Plains Brewing Co holiday releases. For more information about Hoppapalooza 2022, please visit: https://www.facebook.com/hoppapalooza South Plains Brewing Co: https://www.southplains.se/ Episode 123 w/Jeffrey Scott Brown: https://www.2guys3crowns.se/next-stop-hoppapalooza/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Movin' On Out 30:16

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Sean has busted out of his closet, but it’s not for the reason you might expect. We’ve got a big announcement, so strap in! Plus, Rodney and Lena continue to tackle their "Stockholm 5" walks, the latest was 10,8km around Södermalm. They highly recommend experiencing Stockholm on foot regardless if you're visiting or a resident, amazing! SPECIAL REQUEST: If you haven't posted a review for 2 Guys yet, PLEASE take a few minutes to do it. You can even post anonymously : https://www.2guys3crowns.se/reviews/new/ For more information about STHLM 5: https://www.sthlmfive.se/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Is This Thing On? 33:36

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After some technical errors to start the show (or not start it), the guys celebrate the official weekend and start of Swedish crawfish (crayfish?) season, kräftsäsongen . Then, the guys try to tackle a follower question for “The YouTube.” Plus Sean recounts a harrowing story of how he recently got scammed while trying to sell something on Blocket, Sweden's popular online marketplace. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Food Fight! 34:49

3 years назад34:49

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It’s time for a good old-fashioned food fight, and we’ve brought company. The guys are joined this week by Kimberly Sorce , an American expat and YouTube / TikTok star based in Malmö. She tells the story of her journey to Sweden, what she misses from back home, some must-see spots in Malmö as well as her favorite Swedish foods. She even tries to convince Sean of the virtues of kebab pizza and chicken-banana-curry pizza. Spoiler alert: it doesn’t work. Check out Kimberly on the following platforms: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kimberlysorce YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwCAVpFfeLHtjdpuXIXWGZg Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kimsinsweden/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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A Brazilian Invasion 30:35

3 years назад30:35

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The boys are back! Rodney and Sean get back behind the mics after some much needed summer vacationing. They recap some of the latest goings on, including trips to The Lodge Resort and its Hawaiian themed Honulele Spa in Skåne and the famed Yasuragi Spa Hotel in Nacka. Apparently, Rodney is secretly almost family there. Plus, Sean experiences a Brazilian invasion (of in-laws). As mentioned in the episode: Yasuragi Spa Hotel website The Lodge (Honulele Spa) website Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Hot hot heat 20:39

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Summer has officially arrived in Sweden this week - just in time for the Midsommar festivities. In fact, the whole of Sweden is experiencing record temperatures. The guys talk about how they are taking advantage of the unseasonably warm weather along with how they celebrated the holiday weekend. Then, to close out the show, Rodney pulls a disappearing act. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Finger Lickin' 31:02

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