Small Talk, Big City Join host Erik Nilsson as he interviews the entrepreneurs, creators, and builders making Salt Lake City the best place it can be. Covering topics such as business, politics, art, food, and more you will get to know the amazing people behind the scenes investing their time and money to improve the place we call home. Follow along for more!
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Teach Me Sweden is a Swedish History podcast by comedians Jonathan Rollins (US) and Erik Broström (SE). Each week one of them reads a true story from Swedish History to the other one who likely knows nothing about it. Laugh along while you (and they) learn about traffic changes, executioners, crime stories, human gifts to royalty, women breaking barriers, pirates and more. This is Swedish History like you've never experienced it before. Subscribe and enjoy. Get bonus content on Patreon Hoste ...
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S1, E48: The Heavy Metal Shop - Kevin Kirk
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Send us a Text Message. What if a passion for heavy metal could shape an entire community? Join us as we sit down with Kevin Kirk, the inspiring founder and owner of the Heavy Metal Shop (@theheavymetalshopsaltlakeciyt), a beloved fixture in Salt Lake City's counterculture. Fueled by early dreams of rock stardom and a love for music sparked by Alic…
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Tuesday Announcements 8/20: Lots of giveaways going on, Hires Big H, This week's guest, and a birthday giveaway...,
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Send us a Text Message. What happens when you blend the rich history of Salt Lake City's counterculture with the vibrant energy of today's hottest events? You're about to find out! This week's episode is electrifying, featuring Kevin Kirk, the founder of the Heavy Metal Shop, who shares the untold stories behind his iconic store and its impact on t…
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Send us a Text Message. Ever wondered how a missed franchise opportunity could lead to a local dining legend? This week, we chat with Jon Hale, son of Hires Big H founder Don Hale, about the fascinating history of this beloved Salt Lake City institution. From the early days of Hale's Market to the creation of Hires Big H in 1965, John shares person…
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S1, E46: CEO, Strider Technologies - Greg Levesque
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Send us a Text Message. What if family dynamics could make or break a startup? Join us as we uncover the compelling journey of Greg Levesque, CEO of Strider Technologies, who turned the skepticism around family-run businesses on its head. Greg, alongside his brother Eric, has built a company that not only addresses the complex issue of intellectual…
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S1, E45: Human Work Project - Charlie Warner
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Send us a Text Message. Can the natural beauty of Salt Lake City transform your approach to business? This week, we sit down with Charlie Warner, a queer entrepreneur from Utah, who reveals how the great outdoors can help align your career with your deepest passions and values. From earning her MBA and navigating the tech industry to founding Human…
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S1, E44: Lagoon Amusement Park - Julie Freed
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Send us a Text Message. What emotional legacy does an amusement park ride carry? Join us on a captivating journey through the generational leadership at Lagoon Amusement Park with our special guest, Julie Freed. As a third-generation member of the family that owns and operates Lagoon, Julie shares her unique experiences from starting work at the pa…
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S1, E43: TF Brewing Kevin & Britt Templin
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Send us a Text Message. What happens when you mix passion, perseverance, and a pinch of creativity? You get TF Brewing, a gem in Salt Lake City's vibrant brewery scene. Join us as we sit down with founders Kevin and Britt Templin, who share their remarkable journey from brewing beer in a mine shaft at Alta to creating a beloved community hub that h…
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S1, E42: Epic Dental - Donald and Monica Bailey
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Send us a Text Message. What if you could solve dental anxiety and improve oral health with a simple ingredient? Join us as Donald and Monica Bailey, founders of Epic Dental, reveal their incredible journey from dealing with childhood cavities to discovering the power of xylitol. Donald shares his personal experiences and how they sparked the creat…
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S1, E41: Artist - Bryan Mark Taylor
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Send us a Text Message. Imagine uncovering a world where art and innovation collide in the most unexpected ways. On our latest episode, we sit down with the extraordinary Bryan Mark Taylor, a Utah-based artist whose journey from a sixth-grader studying alongside college students to a celebrated painter and entrepreneur is nothing short of inspiring…
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It's the end of the semester, so that means it's time to find out how much of Sweden the guys learned this Spring. It's Erik's turn now. Jon asks him two questions related to each episode. Tune in and quiz yourself as well. Find out how good/bad Jon was as a teacher. Support this podcast at www.patreon.com/teachmesweden Get bonus content on Patreon…
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Send us a Text Message. Discover the dynamic evolution of Salt Lake City's neighborhoods, especially the transformation of Sugar House and 9th and 9th, with insights from Helen Wade, the visionary founder of the boutique store Stockist. Helen takes us through her remarkable 15-year journey adapting to the changes, expanding her store, and celebrati…
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It's the end of the semester, so that means it's time to find out how much of Sweden the guys learned this Spring. Jon's up first as Erik asks two questions related to each episode. Tune in and quiz yourself as well. Find out how good/bad Erik was as a teacher. Support this podcast at www.patreon.com/teachmesweden Get bonus content on Patreon Hoste…
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S1,E39: Erik Nilsson - Small Lake City Podcast (Utah Daily Podcast)
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Send us a Text Message. Ever wondered how a podcast can truly reflect the soul of a city? Join us as we turn the tables on Erik Nilsson, the dynamic host of the Small Lake City Podcast, who finds himself on the other side of the microphone in this special interview with Skylar Byttendorf on the Utah Daily podcast. Erik takes us behind the scenes of…
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S1,E38: Blaqvoid - Gebo, Randy, and Drue
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Send us a Text Message. What happens when a group of friends from diverse backgrounds in BMX, skateboarding, and alternative lifestyles turn their camaraderie into a thriving underground party scene in Salt Lake City? Join us as we sit down with Brandon, Randy, and Drue from Blaqvoid to uncover the evolution of their friendship into a successful bu…
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Teach me Sweden är en podcast om svensk historia med komikerna Jonathan Rollins (US) och Erik Broström (SE). Varje vecka läser en av dem för den andra om en händelse i svensk historia som förmodligen ingen av dem hört tidigare. In this episode, Jonathan dives into the story of a great lake monster that, according to legend, lives in Storsjö up in J…
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S1, E37: The Frankie and Jess Podcast
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Send us a Text Message. What happens when two beloved radio personalities decide to leap into the podcasting world? Frankie and Jess share their captivating journey from 20 years of morning radio to the uncharted territories of podcasting. We'll explore why they chose Salt Lake City as their new home and how they found a sense of belonging and comm…
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Teach me Sweden är en podcast om svensk historia med komikerna Jonathan Rollins (US) och Erik Broström (SE). Varje vecka läser en av dem för den andra om en händelse i svensk historia som förmodligen ingen av dem hört tidigare. In this episode, Erik goes through the life of the most famous Swedish saint of all time. We discuss her parenting, prophe…
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S1,E36: Prof. Skier/ U.S. Senate Candidate - Caroline Gleich
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Send us a Text Message. How did a Minnesota girl, who faced the tragic loss of her half-brother, transform into a fierce advocate for environmental justice and a US Senate hopeful? Join us as we share the incredible story of Caroline Gleich, whose journey from the snowy peaks of Mount Everest to the political battlegrounds of Utah embodies resilien…
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S1,E35: Rev Road Capital/ County Council Candidate - Rachelle Morris
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Send us a Text Message. Stepping away from the usual buzz of national headlines, we zone in on the heartbeat of our local community with Rachelle Morris, a vibrant force aiming for the at-large seat on the Salt Lake County Council. On the Small Lake City Podcast, we're painting a picture of local governance as Rochelle, a transplant with Texas root…
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Teach me Sweden är en podcast om svensk historia med komikerna Jonathan Rollins (US) och Erik Broström (SE). Varje vecka läser en av dem för den andra om en händelse i svensk historia som förmodligen ingen av dem hört tidigare. I det här avsnitt lär Erik om den intressanta kungen Gustav V. Skratta medans ni lära! Supporta på patreon! www.patreon.co…
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S1,E34: Chef/ Pretty Bird, Founder - Viet & Alexis Pham
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Send us a Text Message. As the sizzle of Viet Pham's signature fried chicken fills the air, my taste buds tingle in anticipation of the story behind his journey from a Malaysian refugee camp to the heights of culinary fame. Alongside his wife Alexis, Viet unfurls the tapestry of his life, from early days flavored by Vietnamese home cooking to the h…
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Teach Me Sweden is a Swedish History podcast by comedians Jonathan Rollins (US) and Erik Broström (SE). Each week one of them reads a true story from Swedish History to the other one who likely knows nothing about it. In this episode, Jon teaches Erik about a time when Sweden's royal family was at odds and had the entire region of Scandinavia on th…
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S1,E33: President, Ski Utah - Nate Rafferty
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Send us a Text Message. Nate Rafferty, the alpine aficionado leading Ski Utah, is the special guest joining us today, bringing with him tales of snowy peaks and the intricate dance of the ski industry. We trace Nate's footsteps from his early days in Utah to creating grand ski experiences in Arizona and back, now with the wisdom and drive that helm…
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Teach me Sweden är en podcast om svensk historia med komikerna Jonathan Rollins (US) och Erik Broström (SE). Varje vecka läser en av dem för den andra om en händelse i svensk historia som förmodligen ingen av dem hört tidigare. In this episode, Erik delivers the darkest lesson yet, when he chronicles the troubled life of Hilda Nilsson and the horri…
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S1,E32: Ink Master/ Tattoo Artist - Bobby Johnson
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Send us a Text Message. Step into the vibrant world of Bobby Johnson, the Ink Master champion who's more than just a tattoo virtuoso. On our latest episode of the Small Lake City Podcast, we're graced by Bobby's presence, bringing the heat as he recounts his ascent from humble beginnings to reality TV stardom. His journey isn't just about the ink; …
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Teach Me Sweden is a Swedish History podcast by comedians Jonathan Rollins (US) and Erik Broström (SE). Each week one of them reads a true story from Swedish History to the other one who likely knows nothing about it. In this episode, Jonathan teaches Erik about the famed Swedish botanist Carl Linnaeus. Listen, learn and laugh, Support this podcast…
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S1,E31: ESPN700 Producer/ Host - Porter Larsen
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Send us a Text Message. Salt Lake City's sports pulse is racing with the announcement of an NHL team joining the city's ranks! On today's episode, I'm joined by ESPN 700's sports wizard Porter Larson to tackle this game-changing development and its ripple effects throughout Utah's sports universe. We're skating past the surface of what an NHL team …
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Teach me Sweden är en podcast om svensk historia med komikerna Jonathan Rollins (US) och Erik Broström (SE). Varje vecka läser en av dem för den andra om en händelse i svensk historia som förmodligen ingen av dem hört tidigare. In this episode, Erik teaches Jonathan about how the genre of Rock & Roll music made its way all the way to Sweden. We lea…
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Tuesday Annoncement: Were getting an NHL team! and this week's guest helps us understand more...
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Send us a Text Message. Prepare to be swept up in a tidal wave of sports fervor as we welcome ESPN 700's own Porter Larson to the Small Lake City Podcast. This week's episode is a veritable home run for any sports aficionado, with Porter and I exploring the seismic shifts in Utah's athletic landscape—from our very own NHL team making a power play i…
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S1,E30: Councilwoman Eva Lopez Chavez
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Send us a Text Message. When we think of Salt Lake City, we envision a vibrant community at the crossroads of tradition and innovation. Join us for our milestone 30th episode as Councilwoman Eva Lopez Chavez, the first Gen Z leader in the area, guides us through the city's journey toward a brighter future. Her insights shed light on the immense tra…
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Teach Me Sweden is a Swedish History podcast by comedians Jonathan Rollins (US) and Erik Broström (SE). Each week one of them reads a true story from Swedish History to the other one who likely knows nothing about it. In this episode, Jonathan teaches Erik about the very decorated Swedish athlete Carolina Klüft. Support this podcast at www.patreon.…
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S1,E29: Iggy Rosenberg & Randi Strong
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Send us a Text Message. Spring has sprung in Small Lake City, and with it, an episode brimming with the tales of transformation and tenacity from our guests Iggy and Randi. Iggy's odyssey from Argentina to America's stages as a sound and lighting maestro intertwines with Randi's graceful leap from "So You Think You Can Dance" to dazzling the ice wi…
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Teach me Sweden är en podcast om svensk historia med komikerna Jonathan Rollins (US) och Erik Broström (SE). Varje vecka läser en av dem för den andra om en händelse i svensk historia som förmodligen ingen av dem hört tidigare. In this episode, Erik teaches us about the Greek immigrant that challenged freedom of speech and information early in the …
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Send us a Text Message. When the complex threads of mental health, religious belief, and societal norms interweave, the tapestry that emerges can be both intricate and daunting. That's precisely why Natasha Helfer joined me to unravel these themes, particularly as they manifest in the uniquely challenging landscape of Salt Lake City. Our conversati…
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Teach Me Sweden is a Swedish History podcast by comedians Jonathan Rollins (US) and Erik Broström (SE). Each week one of them reads a true story from Swedish History to the other one who likely knows nothing about it. In this episode, Jonathan teaches Erik about a historic battle that happened during that Kalmar Union days that would change the cou…
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Teach me Sweden är en podcast om svensk historia med komikerna Jonathan Rollins (US) och Erik Broström (SE). Varje vecka läser en av dem för den andra om en händelse i svensk historia som förmodligen ingen av dem hört tidigare. In this episode, Erik teaches us about that time Sweden almost got dragged into the Cold War. Was Russia breaking Internat…
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Send us a Text Message. Embark on a captivating journey with Ben Hammond, a sculptor whose hands have shaped more than just clay—they've carved a life rich in artistry and mindfulness. From his humble beginnings in Blackfoot, Idaho, to the distinguished halls of the NFL Hall of Fame and the tranquil yoga studio where he teaches, Ben's tale is a mas…
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S1,E26: Gastronomic SLC - Stuart Melling
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Send us a Text Message. Ever reminisce about the good old days of mom's cooking or cringe at the memory of your first taste of college cuisine? Stuart Melling of Gastronomic SLC joins me, Eric Nielsen, to swap tales of our food journeys and how they've seasoned our lives. We traverse Stuart's transatlantic trek from the UK to Utah, his pivotal cont…
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Teach Me Sweden is a Swedish History podcast by comedians Jonathan Rollins (US) and Erik Broström (SE). Each week one of them reads a true story from Swedish History to the other one who likely knows nothing about it. In this episode, Jonathan teaches Erik about the formation, success and ultimate ending of the union that established the involved c…
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S1,E25: Baby's Bagels - Eric, Koby, and Cyrus
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Send us a Text Message. Ever wondered how the thrill of slicing through fresh powder can lead to kneading the perfect dough? This episode invites you into the story of Eric, Cyrus, and Koby—three friends whose shared love for skiing and fresh bagels birthed Baby’s Bagels, a warm and welcoming bagel bakery in the heart of Salt Lake City. They recoun…
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Teach me Sweden är en podcast om svensk historia med komikerna Jonathan Rollins (US) och Erik Broström (SE). Varje vecka läser en av dem för den andra om en händelse i svensk historia som förmodligen ingen av dem hört tidigare. In this episode, Erik teaches us about Carl Gustaf von Rosen, the aeronautics pioneer who's work impacted the aeronautical…
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S1,E24: Anthony's Antiques & Fine Art - Micah Christensen
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Send us a Text Message. Embarking on a familial legacy can be as daunting as it is rewarding. Micah Christensen of Anthony's Fine Art Gallery joins me to recount his transformation from an art-averse scion to a thriving art historian and connoisseur, particularly of the Spanish artist Joaquin Sorolla. Our conversation weaves through the cobblestone…
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Teach Me Sweden is a Swedish History podcast by comedians Jonathan Rollins (US) and Erik Broström (SE). Each week one of them reads a true story from Swedish History to the other one who likely knows nothing about it. In this episode, Jonathan teaches Erik about the last time Sweden had ownership of Norway and how Norway finally brokered its indepe…
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Send us a Text Message. Savor the flavors of Salt Lake City as the Mile High Food Fairy herself, Amber, joins us for an engaging conversation that's sure to whet your appetite for the culinary treasures tucked away in Utah. From the vibrant sushi scene to the allure of Park City's Yuki Yama, Amber dishes out her must-visit eateries, weaving in tale…
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Teach me Sweden är en podcast om svensk historia med komikerna Jonathan Rollins (US) och Erik Broström (SE). Varje vecka läser en av dem för den andra om en händelse i svensk historia som förmodligen ingen av dem hört tidigare. Supporta Teach Me Sweden at patreon.com/teachmesweden Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy …
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S1,E22: Sorenson Impact Institute, CEO - Geoff Davis
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Send us a Text Message. Have you ever wondered how a brush with death might alter your life's trajectory? Geoff Davis, CEO of the Sorensen Impact Institute, joins me to dissect his extraordinary shift from global entrepreneur to social impact visionary, driven by a profound personal health crisis and a legacy rooted in community service. Blending i…
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Teach Me Sweden is a Swedish History podcast by comedians Jonathan Rollins (US) and Erik Broström (SE). Each week one of them reads a true story from Swedish History to the other one who likely knows nothing about it. In this episode, Jonathan teaches Erik about the ginormous evolution of trash disposal throughout time in Sweden. Once one of the fi…
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S1,E21: Entrepreneur/ Investor - Scott Paul
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Send us a Text Message. Ever wonder what it's like to dance on the razor's edge of innovation and health? Scott Paul joins me, Erik Nilsson, on Small Lake City podcast, and we're not holding back any punches—or wigs—as we traverse his entrepreneurial journey. From catching Disney’s attention with his startup to his latest mission, Fee Health, which…
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Teach me Sweden är en podcast om svensk historia med komikerna Jonathan Rollins (US) och Erik Broström (SE). Varje vecka läser en av dem för den andra om en händelse i svensk historia som förmodligen ingen av dem hört tidigare. I det här avsnittet lär Erik Jonathan om hur fast food fenomen kom till Sverige. Supporta Teach Me Sweden! www.patreon.com…
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Send us a Text Message. As we ignite the candles for our 20th Small Lake City podcast episode, we're joined by the visionary Adam Barker, whose lens has brought the majesty of our planet's landscapes into stunning focus. With roots deeply planted in the powdery slopes of Salt Lake City, Adam's evolution from a skier to a photographer of breathtakin…
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