The Josh and John Show
Episodes
Why Swedes LOVE Working (And Americans Don’t?) 🇸🇪🇺🇸
27 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Why do Swedes seem to enjoy work… while Americans are just trying to survive it? 🇸🇪🇺🇸In this episode of The Josh & John Show, we div...
Why Americans Talk About Faith… But Swedes Don’t
20 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Why do Americans talk about faith so openly—while Swedes often don’t?In this episode, Josh and John explore the cultural gap between the US and Sw...
Would You Kill a Murderer? Sweden vs America on the Death Penalty
13 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Josh and John explore one of the biggest moral questions in modern society: what should justice look like when someone commits the wor...
Divorce Is a Lifehack Now? Sweden’s Wildest Relationship Trend
05 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Josh & John Show, we react to something we recently heard that stopped us in our tracks:Someone described divorce as a “l...
From Grief to Gold Medals — Life Comes in Waves
27 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Some weeks feel like a wave.Some feel like a tsunami.In this episode, we talk about moving from grief to gold medals — leading a funeral, walking wi...
Riding the Chicago EL: Tacos, Trains, and a Complicated Love for America
05 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Josh & John Show, Josh and John are back in Chicago—recording part of the conversation while riding the Chicago EL train ...
Why People With the Best Relationships Live Longer (And What We’re Getting Wrong)
22 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Why do people with strong relationships tend to live longer — and healthier — lives? And what are we getting wrong about success, productivity, an...
2026 Predictions: Politics, War & Sports | What’s Coming Next?
15 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What will 2026 actually look like?In this episode of The Josh & John Show, we share our bold predictions for 2026, covering global politics, inter...
From Viral Clips to Existential Crises: Our Entire Podcast Year Reviewed
01 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What do you hear when you listen back to an entire year of your own podcast?In this episode, Josh and John do a full 2025 year-in-review, revisiting e...
The Moments We Almost Didn’t Make It
25 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Moments We Almost Didn’t Make ItWe sat down to record a Christmas episode… and ended up somewhere else entirely.In this unplanned conversation...
Swedish Christmas Traditions Explained to an American 😳
18 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What is Swedish Christmas actually like — and why does it feel so different from Christmas in the USA?In this episode of Josh & John, a Swede ex...
Swedes Do WHAT?! Culture Stuff We Still Don’t Understand 🇸🇪😅
11 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We’re back with our friend Hannah Saldner for another round of hilarious Sweden–USA culture shocks. This week we dive even deeper into the everyda...
Americans in Sweden EXPOSE the Weirdest Swedish Things 😳🇸🇪
04 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this laugh-filled episode, Josh and John are joined by fellow American expat Hannah Saldner to uncover the strangest everyday quirks in Sweden — ...
Knutby Cult Explained — A Swede Teaches an American
27 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
John takes Josh on a wild journey through the infamous Knutby cult — one of the most shocking and talked-about church scandals in Swedish history.We...
Trump Suggests 50-Year Loans… Swedes Say: ‘Welcome to Our Life’ 🇸🇪😂
20 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Trump wants to introduce 50-year mortgages in the United States — but in Sweden, people already live that way. In this episode, Josh and John break ...
Why Swedes Insure Literally Everything (Even Their Fika Mug?)
07 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Swedes love insurance — like, really love it. 🇸🇪Josh and John unpack why everything in Sweden seems insured, from your car to your coffee brea...
🌽 How Swedes Celebrate Fall 🍁 (and Why It’s So Different!)
30 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🍂 Fall in Sweden hits different!Josh (the American) and John (the Swede) swap stories about cozy candles, Halloween confusion, Swedish tacos, and w...
Ep. 43: Pump, Dump & Pray It’s Not a Scam
23 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From lost keys to pump-and-dump crypto chaos…Josh & John dive into the wild world of modern scams — from french jewel heists to AI voices that...
Ep. 42: Americans in Italy: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Liv Tyler & Too Much Emotion
16 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Josh just got back from Italy — and things got very American. From over-excited tourists at the Uffizi to realizing that the Ninja Turtles are actua...
Ep. 41: BankID, AI & Trust Issues: Sweden vs America
09 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when a cashless society meets AI? 🇸🇪 vs 🇺🇸We dive into Swedish BankID, Klarna, scams, and why Swedes trust the government whi...
Ep. 40: Nostalgia Nights: VHS, Yo-Yos & Nattlekar
02 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
✨ We rewind to childhood and laugh our way through the games, toys, and memories that shaped growing up in Sweden 🇸🇪 and the USA 🇺🇸.From...
Ep. 39: Sweden vs. USA: Gender Roles & Modern Masculinity
26 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does it mean to be a man in 2025? In this episode, Josh and John dive into the cultural waters of Sweden and the USA, exploring gender roles, exp...
Ep. 38: Crapping in the Blue Closet?! Swedish Expressions Explained
18 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🚽🇸🇪 Ever heard of “crapping in the blue closet”? We hadn’t either… until now. In this episode, we dive into some of Sweden’s strang...
Ep. 37: Processed Food Nation vs. Knäckebröd Country 🇺🇸🇸🇪
11 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when American snack culture meets Swedish school lunches? 🤯 Josh & John dive into pizza fish 🍕🐟, Italian dunkers 🥖🧀, P...
Ep. 36: Smörgåstårta & The Awkward Art of Love
04 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From shrimp cakes 🦐🎂 to tongue-on-a-fence crush fails 😳❄️, Josh & John swap stories about first loves, Swedish dating quirks, and wha...
Ep. 35: Flippers, Friends & Fatherhood (Season 3 BEGINS!)
29 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🎙️ We’re back for a brand new season of The Josh and John Show! 🚀This episode has it all:🦀 Crab fishing with family🇸🇪 Swedish summe...
Ep. 34 Josh Crashes, John Dashes, and a Sauna Rash
12 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What do you get when burnout, a jubileum, London, Öland, a busted room key, and a two-year-old with a sauna rash all collide? The final episode of th...
“Banquette & Itinerary: John's Funniest Language Fails in Chicago 🇺🇸🇸🇪”
14 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Josh and John are back from their U.S. trip — jetlagged 😵💫 but full of stories 📚. From accidentally announcing fancy &q...
🇸🇪🍪 Why Swedes Never Take the Last Cookie! 😱😂
02 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🇸🇪🍪 Ever wonder why Swedes never grab that last cookie? In this hilarious episode, Josh, John, and Swedish students studying in Chicago unpac...
Chicago! Mini. ep. 1 / Crumbs, Lasagna, and Life Lessons
27 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Josh and John land in Chicago and dive into the little things that make life different — and a little hilarious. From crumb drama at Burger King to ...
Ep. 31: Are Swedes Weak? Or Just Worn Out?
24 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Why is burnout rising in one of the world’s most well-balanced countries? Josh & Jon explore Sweden’s “fatigue syndrome,” the pressure to ...
Ep 30: Soft Little Bamses and Hustle Bros
17 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🎙️ Soft Little Bamses and Hustle Bros 🐻💼What happens when American hustle culture 💪💰 crashes into Swedish chill vibes ❄️☕? In t...
Ep. 29: Disappointed, Not Mad: The Swedish Way to Discipline
10 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when your kid messes up—but you don’t yell, punish, or even raise your voice? In this episode, we dive into the quiet power of Swedis...
Håkan in America: Fast Food Frenzy and Near-Arrest Adventures
03 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Buckle up for this week's wild ride as our beloved mentor and first-ever podcast guest, Håkan, shares hilarious and hair-raising stories from his...
Ep: 27: Macaroni Chaos and American Mayhem 🍝🇺🇸
27 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From chaotic family dinners and mysterious Swedish pasta traditions… to deep reflections on America’s shifting image in the world—this episode h...
🇺🇸🏀🍔 Boycotts, Basketball, and Burgers: Why Are Fans So Crazy? 🎙️
20 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wonder what makes people go so wild? Join us as we dive into American politics and cancel culture...which leads to the chaos of March Madness, an...
Ep. 25: Mello & Bastu!
13 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🎤 In this episode, we’re diving into the highs and lows of life, from viral sensations and music competitions to the Swedish tradition of saunas ...
Ep. 24: Old Farts and Viral Starts
06 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
One minute, we’re just two guys talking about Swedish dialects and cultural differences. The next? BAM—half a million views, a mild identity crisi...
Ep. 23: Shoes and Small Talk
27 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A casual, fun, and surprisingly deep conversation about the small things that reveal big cultural differences. From Swedish swimming lessons and learn...
Ep. 22: Skiing and Swedish Survival Skills
20 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we dive into cultural contrasts between Sweden and the U.S., from embassy security vibes to the open-door trust of Swedish society. We...
Ep. 21: School Shooting in Örebro
06 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week's episode takes a different turn as we discuss some heavy but important topics—school shootings, racism, and the role of trust in soci...
Ep. 20: Glow-Ups, Grandmas, and Generational Wealth
23 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We’ve got a wild one for you today! We’re digging into how John and I somehow look the same age despite a 9-year gap (seriously, what’s the secr...
Ep. 19: Our Year in Review!
15 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We take a look back at our hardest lessons of 2024 while bringing up some of our hopes and dreams of 2025. All with a little bit of sports, semlor, an...
Ep. 18: Our Imaginary Dinner Party
19 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we catch up on life, dive into some of the latest news, and have a little fun imagining the ultimate dinner party. Who would you invi...
Ep. 17: The Swedish Advent Season
04 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
John and Josh chat about what happens in the month of December in Sweden. Lightening Candles, Meeting Santa, SVT julkalendar, and so much more. Come ...
Ep. 16: Thanksgiving, Bastu, and Recycling
28 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Thanksgiving! Come celebrate with us through chatting about thanksgiving, bastu culture, and what swedes and Americans can learn from one anothe...
Ep. 15: The November Trenches
13 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Middle of November feels. : ) Catch up this week as Josh comes out of family magsjukan and John is trying to hold on until Advent.
Ep. 14: Sweden adopts Halloween Holiday
07 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Höstlov, Halloween, and life insurance. Josh laughs until he cries. John shares early childhood memories. Its a good one. Enjoy!
Fresh Election Results Thoughts and Feelings
06 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We woke up to a new world. Here is a quick 20 minute episode of what we think...
Ep. 12: Unseen Forces in the American Election
23 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We got an extra juicy episode with an American special guest to the podd...Chad Eric Bergman! He flew across the Ocean to come onto the podd to expla...
Ep. 11: Making adult friends (pt. 2)
16 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Wondering how to make adult friends?! We are too.... John has got answers and has organized thoughts! Tag along for the 2nd part of our conversation....
Ep. 10: Making friends as adults (Part 1)
09 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Are John and I friends? Is it possible to make adult friends? This episode is part 1 of 2 in a wild ride of tangents and side talks. Dive in and enjo...
Ep. 9: Mental Gymnastics (Part 2)
02 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Being mentally strong on and off the field..is it possible? Am we more than our talents? The value of Ted Lasso. Join us for part 2 of Mental Healt...
Ep. 8: Mental Gymnastics (Part 1)
25 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ultra marathons, soccer, everyday life...what does it mean to build up your mental strength through it all? Listen and enjoy the meanderings of us as...
The Debate! ..and why do Americans vote for Trump?
13 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Everything about the recent debate alongside context around why Americans vote for Trump…all this from 2 people who are not experts but have opinion...
We’re back from Summer!
04 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Follow along into season 2 as John and I discuss summer stories and mental tax. 🥳
Ep. 5: Swedish Summer and the value of sharing.
21 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as for a rollercoaster episode of T. Swift + first concerts + summer vacation + the value of sharing highs and lows of life.
Ep. 4: John traveled to Chicago!
08 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We catch up after a 3 week hiatus! John talks about his trip to Chicago. We also dive a bit deeper on how a culture impacts a person. #SwedenISbetter…...
Ep. 3: One Blanket or Two?!
20 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode talks about Swedes and suffering, Swedes and specialization and swedes as individuals. The question for yourself…are you a one blanket ...
Ep. 2: Learning how to gear down.
11 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We learn that parental leave is different in USA and we rank the depths of friendships from different stages of life.
Test Episode #1: John is a time optimist
19 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Question of the day: Does Sweden play to win or do they play to NOT lose?