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Under The Skin of Sweden

Under The Skin of Sweden

Learn Swedish Culture, Svea Gossner
Bildung, Gesellschaft und Kultur

Under The Skin of Sweden


Welcome to discover hidden keys to Swedish culture that Swedes know but the rest of the world doesn't. Svea, famous on Instagram (@learnswedishculture), was featured in BBC Travel in September 2026 and teaches Swedish culture worldwide! Samir & Svea will help you understand Sweden better with your new keys to Swedish culture!


Studio: Filmbruket

Host: Samir Diaz & Yvonne "Svea" Gossner

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    Episode 2: “Sweden Gate – Does it exist?”

    Does Sweden Gate actually exist—or is it a cultural misunderstanding that went viral? In Under The Skin of Sweden, Yvonne “Svea” Gossner (founder of Learn Swedish Culture) and host Samir Diaz explore one of the most debated internet stories about Swedish culture: the idea that Swedes can be unusually strict about food, guests, and social rules.


    In Episode 2, you’ll get:

    a clear explanation of what Sweden Gate is and why it became a global discussion in 2022Samir’s personal memory of being told as a kid: “we’re eating now—you can wait in the room,” and the awkward feeling of not being includedSvea’s take on why this can happen in Sweden, and why it’s often not about greed—it’s about pressure, preparation, and wanting everything to be “proper”a culture-clash comparison with Australia: flip-flops, spontaneity, and “no one cares if there are 10 watermelon salads,” versus Swedish planning where being late can feel almost relationship-endingpractical Swedish social codes, including:why you usually don’t open a gifted bottle of wine right awaywhy you shouldn’t bring extra guests without askingand most importantly: why you should say or write thank you afterwards (yes—sometimes Swedes even “thank you for the thank you”)


    The episode lands on a human, refreshing conclusion: Sweden Gate may exist—but behind it is often stress, perfectionism, and social norms, not a lack of generosity. And maybe it’s time for Swedes to relax a little… while newcomers get a quick guide to the “invisible rules” before their first Swedish dinner invitation.


    If you’re curious about Swedish culture, Swedish dinner etiquette, and why “thank you” might matter more than you think—this episode will make you want to hit play.


    The podcast is recorded at Filmbruket, with music created by Filmbruket, giving the episode a warm, polished, cinematic feel—perfect for a topic that reveals big cultural truths through small everyday moments.

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    Tue, 03 Nov 2026 - 28min
  • 1 - 1. Swedish Education- Hell or Heaven?

    Under The Skin of Sweden

    Episode 1: “Swedish Education – Hell or Heaven?”

    Under The Skin of Sweden is a new podcast for anyone who wants to understand Sweden beyond stereotypes, small talk, and the idea of “lagom.” The podcast was founded by Yvonne “Svea” Gossner from Learn Swedish Culture, and it’s hosted by Samir Diaz. Together, they explore Swedish culture with warmth, humor, and honest perspectives—both from the inside and through international eyes.


    In Episode 1, “Swedish Education – Hell or Heaven?”, Svea and Samir dive into one of the most debated parts of Swedish culture: the school system. Svea shares how she became a Swedish culture expert and why she created this podcast—so people who can’t come to Sweden can still understand what makes the country so unique (and sometimes a little wild). Samir shares his own background—adopted from Colombia and raised in Sweden—and brings curiosity and real questions to the conversation.

    They talk about:

    what it really means that Swedish education is freeschool lunches, milk as a cultural phenomenon, and why it mattersthe Swedish school mindset: inclusion, creativity, and “bringing everyone on board”differences compared to international schools in discipline, respect, and student influencepractical subjects like home economics, woodwork, and textiles—and how they build independencewhy swimming skills are so essential in Sweden they can impact your PE gradehow newcomers can prepare for potential school culture shocks


    The podcast is recorded at Filmbruket, and the music is created by Filmbruket, giving the show a polished, cinematic feel from the very beginning.

    Curious why Swedish education can feel like both heaven and hell—depending on who you ask? This episode is the perfect place to start.


    Email for questions: contact@learnswedishculture.com

    Webpage: www.learnswedishculture.com

    Instagram: @learnswedishculture

    Studios homepage: www.filmbruket.se

    Host Instagram:@samirdiaz_12

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    Fri, 02 Oct 2026 - 27min

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