Tue, 28 November 2006  Good morning everyone! Thanks to a very kind listener of mine, I am able to record this show in the good company of a little bowl of Hot Tamales. From time to time it feels as if my mouth is on fire but I think we'll get through the whole show without any bigger problems anyway. Can one become addicted to Hot Tamales do you think? Maybe there is something in them that causes that...we'll have to check that out. Snapshot of Sweden: We visit the capital of Sweden and take a look at the worlds largest hemispherical construction, The Stockholm Globe Arena! Read more about it at www.globearenas.se Mentioned on the show: Aftonbladet survey Andy's Playground (The 'dark side' of the PBP) The Skipper Voyage Music on todays show: Spider&I, Here again stealing KiN, Angel and as always... The Core, Mobius Triplet (during the intro-talk) Steven Kreinberg, J.S.Bach: Fugue in c-minor (partial) Simpatico, Resolve (during the feedback) What do you think about the show? Please, take some time and write a review of the Polarbear Podcast in iTunes Store. Send me an email about it when you're done and you can become the lucky owner of a mini badge from the show. 10 lucky review writers will be awarded!!! Comments[0] |
Tue, 21 November 2006  Welcome to the kitchen! This is a somewhat unusual episode, totally off the format and that's what makes it so fun! Join me and my assistant (Marie) in the kitchen as we present the very first "A taste of Sweden" and show you how to make some traditional swedish meatballs! Here's some ingredients: 500g minced meat (pref. beef) 1 dl bread crumbs 1 dl milk 1 tea spoon salt 1 pinch of black pepper 1/2 yellow onion 1 egg Music on the show: Slowmoboy, The Lost And Found Comments[0] |
Tue, 14 November 2006  Am I being to personal? If I am, please let me know. You see I've got one email from a listener who is of that opinion, but as they say - a feather doesn't make a hen! (Never heard that expression before? Well it might be swedish). Anyway, I think it's nice when the podcast host actually has an opinion. Otherwise I might just as well stick with commercial radio and listen to them sucking up to advertisers all day. What do you think about the show? Please, take some time and write a review of the Polarbear Podcast in iTunes Store. Send me an email about it when you're done and you can become the lucky owner of a mini badge from the show. 10 lucky review writers will be awarded!!! Snapshot of Sweden: We visit Treriksröset all the way up in the most northern point of Sweden (picture, photo: Ronny Edin). Read more about it at www.karesuando.se or www.kilpis.com. Mentioned on the show: Grey's Anatomy Andy's Playground (The dark side of the PBP) The Kat's Place The Ponderplace Podcast Music on todays show: The Tiny, Dirty Frames Yellow Express, One way ticket back to the truth and as always... The Core, Mobius Triplet (during the intro-talk) Steven Kreinberg, J.S.Bach: Fugue in c-minor (partial) Simpatico, Resolve (during the feedback) Comments[0] |
Tue, 7 November 2006  Scary episode? Well, not really, but on todays show I try to explain the differences between Allahelgona helgen, celebrated in Sweden, and Halloween. But we talk about a lot of other things too of course. We've for instance been living "la dolce vita" the past two weeks when the kids have been out of the house, but that has to stop now! It ain't good for your heart. I've decided to strip the website and shownotes page from all Google, Yahoo and Amazon ads, since they are just messing up the graphic design, and hardly bringing any income at all! Hope you like it! What do you think about the show? Please, take some time and write a review of the Polarbear Podcast in iTunes Store. Send me an email about it when you're done and you can become the lucky owner of a mini badge from the show. 10 lucky review writers will be awarded!!! Snapshot of Sweden: We take a look at Håverudsakvedukten in Dalsland (picture). Read more about it at www.dalslandskanal.se Mentioned on the show: Visitsweden.com Andy's Playground (The dark side of the PBP) Podcast User Magazine The Ponderplace Podcast Music on todays show: The Core, Mobius Triplet (during the intro-talk) Steven Kreinberg, J.S.Bach: Fugue in c-minor (partial) Slomoboy, A Life in Bliss Spiral Stairs, How to kill Giant Vampire Mutants Simpatico, Resolve (during the feedback) Comments[2] |
Tue, 31 October 2006  Hello all you Sweden lovers out there. It's time again for a new episode of the Polarbear Podcast! This one is extra long just because...well, because I wanted to! That's one great thing about podcasting - no limits to the show length! Today I talk a little bit about what's been going on in sweden the last week and how this has affected us. I also give you some tips on where to find good solid information on swedish things. What do you think about the show? Please, take some time and write a review of the Polarbear Podcast in iTunes Store. Send me an email about it when you're done and you can become the lucky owner of a mini badge from the store at Cafe Press. 10 lucky review writers will be awarded!!! Snapshot of Sweden: (A segment formally known as "My Sweden") We take a look at the Oresundsbro in Malmoe (picture), that connects Sweden with Denmark. Mentioned on the show: Annes Food Links at Sweden.se State Electrician The ZA Show Music on todays show: The Core, Mobius Triplet (during the intro-talk) Steven Kreinberg, J.S.Bach: Fugue in c-minor (partial) Trucker Cleavage, Edward Teller Cristophe Goze, Turning inside Simpatico, Resolve (during the feedback) Email to Marie: marie@polarbearpodcast.com Comments[0] |
Tue, 24 October 2006  First show in the new studio location! This far it's feeling great, since I can be together with the family as I record a show. How open are you in your country when it comes to displaying political views?! I would love to know. My Sweden: The image (to the right) is used with permission from Visit Sweden and Kjell Holmner ,who has taken the picture. © Kjell Holmner Want to see the statue from "another perspective..."??? Mentioned on the show: Visit Sweden, sweden.se/music, Wikipedia, The Local, Christophe Goze Music on todays show: The Core, Mobius Triplet (during the intro-talk) Steven Kreinberg, J.S.Bach: Fugue in c-minor (partial) State Electrician, Lunar Spacecraft Oh La La, Pirates Unite Simpatico, Resolve (during the feedback) Do you like the show? Please write a review in iTunes telling the world what you think! I would really appreciate the effort! Comments[2] |
Tue, 17 October 2006 If you're having problems updating the feed in iTunes... I have learnt that one solution to the problem is to unsubscribe from the show, delete all previous shows from iTunes (even if that sounds terrible), and then resubscribe. The feed address is http://polarbear.libsyn.com/rss I don't know why this error is popping up, but I've heard that a lot of people are having the same problem lately. If you have any questions regarding iTunes malfunction, please feel free to email me at any time! Or send a support email to Apple. I think they should be aware of this if they aren't allready. http://www.apple.com/feedback/itunesapp.html / Andy Category: Information -- posted at: 2:06 AM Comments[0] |
Tue, 17 October 2006  (with Garland T of Sunday Go To Meetin')Welcome to a very special 1 hour+ show featuring the first collaboration between Garland T (picture) from Sunday go to Meetin and myself, as we embark on a quest to find the similarities and differences between our two native countries and discuss everything from politics to Hot Tamales. But don't worry! We do some Swenews too! Mentioned on the show: Portable Media Expo, Blubrry, Google AdSense, Amazon, GMail, Hot Tamales, Real California Cheese, Volvo, SonyEricsson, Skype, Daily Breakfast, Monterey County Hearld, Keith and the Girl, The Local, Swedish Film Institue, Swecasters Music on the show: Leah Carla Gordone Comments[3] |
Thu, 12 October 2006  Welcome to the second episode of the DriveCast! Today we're on a mission to buy a printer, get some breakfast, and finally pick up Marie and the dog at the dog training school. A lot of talk today about swedish mentality, seeing your parents grow old, the swedish "Allemansrätten" and much much more, as I bring you along on this 1 hour drive. I hope you will appreciate the new and improved sound quality of the show! Feedback can be sent to andy@polarbearpodcast.com Comments[1] |
Tue, 10 October 2006  This is the big anniversary show. It's a bit different, it's a bit longer, but still with all the goodies that you like, and then some! First of all I would like to thank all the people who contributed to the show, with their voice, feedback or in any other way: Garland T, of Sunday go to Meetin Tom and Adele, of the Loose Ends Show (Adam Curry, of the Daily Source Code) Lockjaw, of The Podcast Junkie Johan, of Johans Podshow (swe) Tony, of Tekniskt Magasin (swe) Christan, of Radio Sundhult (swe) and also Kristina & Marie. Music on todays show: The Core, Mobius Triplet (during the intro-talk) Steven Kreinberg, J.S.Bach: Fugue in c-minor (partial) Beatrice Ericsson, I walked away Trucker Cleavage, Imaginary Friend Simpatico, Resolve (during the feedback) ********** If you want a signed copy of the 1 year DVD that I have put together for this show, please get one by: 1) Donating $10 (or more) through the donation button on the website of the show at polarbearpodcast.com 2) Sending me an email with your name and home address, so I can send the DVD. Don't forget to also state the email address used for the donation so that I can match them. The DVD contains every single show I have ever made within the Polarbear Podcast since I started, including the Bedtime Stories, Drivecasts and special collaboration shows. The DVD is a regular data-disc, so please don't expect a fancy DVD-box with colour print, inner sleeve, digital menues and so on. It's not the DVD itself that is unique, but the content on it! ********** My Odeo Channel (odeo/46ea8375e5a3a8f3) Comments[2] |
Tue, 3 October 2006  I wake up every morning eagerly anticipating the new fresh episode of the Daily Breakfast, something that I have become addicted to! This is a podcast from the Netherlands, featuring Father Roderick who is a catholic priest there. Now, wait a minute before you pass judgement. The Daily Breakfast isn't so much about religion, but more about life in general and it's great, so even if you are not religious, or even an atheist I belive that this show can be of great value to you! Would you like to own a great T-shirt and promote the show at the same time? T-shirts like this one (Picture ») can be found in the store at Café Press. If you are planning on visiting Sweden any time soon, you should check out visitsweden.com for inspiration and information about our country! Links: Keith and the Girl, My Trivia Podcast, Sunday go to Meetin', Kat's Place Podcast (SL), Dagens Skiva, Loose Ends Show, Indie Music Sampler Music on todays show: The Core, Mobius Triplet (during the intro-talk) Slomoboy, A simple mistake, Someone Elses Story Simpatico, Resolve (during the feedback) My Odeo Channel (odeo/46ea8375e5a3a8f3) Comments[0] |
Tue, 26 September 2006  Welcome to this pre-released post-op-episode of the show. Yeah, I'm feeling better, but hey, was I gone there for a while...? Here more about it on the show of course. Thanks to each and everyone of you who has sent me emails, left comments in the shownotes and sent me audio clips, everything just to get me in the mood again. And it worked! This show is the living prrof of it! Well apart from me being "stabbed", other things have gone down in the kingdom of Sweden in the last week. May I present swedens new Prime Minister, Fredrik Reinfeldt (Photo: Lennart Perlenhem/norden.org). I'll give you the details of this and a lot of other things in the show! If you are planning on visiting Sweden any time soon, you should check out visitsweden.com for inspiration and information about our country! Music on todays show: The Core, Mobius Triplet (during the intro-talk) Buddard, Don't mess with me Simpatico, Resolve (during the feedback) My Odeo Channel (odeo/46ea8375e5a3a8f3) Comments[2] |
Fri, 15 September 2006 This is just to notify you all, that I will not be releasing a new show this coming tuesday as planned, since I am at home recovering from having my appendix removed. I'll be back on the saddle again the week after I hope, to give you more of the Polarbear Podcast! Thanks for the indulgence / Andy Comments[6] |
Tue, 12 September 2006  Sometimes you start thinking about something that happened way, way back, and you don't know why, but suddenly it means the world to you. I'll take you on a trip down memory lane today and talk about a book (picture) that just last week had this affect on me. If you want to order it, which I totally recommend, do so here » (Support the show in the process) Send an email to visitsweden.com, if you are planning on going to sweden after listening to the show » (Please - no fake emails!) Mentioned on the show: The Local - Swedens greatest newschannel in english Orley Farm School Keith and the Girl The Loose Ends Show Visit Sweden KiN, Order the new EP on iTunes » Music on todays show: The Core, Mobius Triplet (during the intro-talk) Alice Cooper, I'm 18 Simpatico, Resolve (during the feedback) My Odeo Channel (odeo/46ea8375e5a3a8f3) Comments[0] |
Tue, 5 September 2006  The post crayfish party episode..! This past week has been living hell. I don't mean to sound whiney but it has. I'll walk you through the entire thing on the show, but I can tell you that it involves hijacked RSS-feeds, missing cellphones and a great deal of me loosing control! Mentioned on the show: The Local - Swedens greatest newschannel in english Faqqly - FAQ generation 2.0 The Polarbear Store - check out the new items. Global Geek Podcast Music on todays show: The Core, Mobius Triplet (during the intro-talk) Samaadhi, Splendorous The Mellow Bright Band, She's Touch and Go (Vietnam Song) Simpatico, Resolve (during the feedback) Comments[1] |
Tue, 29 August 2006  The crayfish episode!On the weekend that passed we had our official annual crayfish party and we had a blast, but unfortunately I recorded this show prior to the party so no dirty details on this show... But I do tell you a bit about my childhood memories regarding crayfish hunting season and also about another incident that happened last week that has nothing what so ever to do with crayfish, even if it involves a fishy dude! Join SweCasters » Mentioned on the show: Global Geek Podcast Rock and Roll Heaven by Sebastian Music on todays show: The Core, Mobius Triplet (during the intro-talk) The Ponderplace Podcast, The Sweden song Beatrice Eriksson, Come Down With Me Simpatico, Resolve (during the feedback) Comments[0] |
Thu, 24 August 2006  The card playing episode! We're back again with yet another great show, this time recorded at the kitchen table with the new mobile gear, as we indulged in some card playing. Topics of the day: • Mobile gear • 500, Canasta and other card games • Shopping, malls and trousers that "tear" • The Sweden Song, by Travis and April • Ghosts and EVP • The laminated list - the Marie version • Foreign speeding tickets • Gumball 3000 • It's raining cats and dog! Solve the quiz and win a book! We are giving away a copy of Beatrice Ojakangas "The Great Scandinavian Bakingbook" (picture) to the one person who sends us the most correct answer. Send an email to marie@polarbearpodcast.com and you might just win the book! Thanks to our sponsor University of Minnesota Press for letting us have a book to give away like this! Comments[0] |
Tue, 22 August 2006  Welcome to the property tax episode! Hi everyone and welcome back to a regular and a - if I may say so myself - very good episode, where I get a brief visit from Travis and April of The Ponderplace Podcast right before it all begins and we also listen to some great music from way back when... Join SweCasters » Music on todays show: The Core, Mobius Triplet (during the intro-talk) Trucker Cleavage, Foaming Love Beatrice Eriksson, Come Down With Me Simpatico, Resolve (during the feedback) Comments[0] |
Thu, 17 August 2006  Welcome to DriveCast #1 Welcome to this first attempt at a real drivecast. Of course I screw things up and we loose 1/3 of the content, but hey...We're all beginners at the start, and I am pretty new to this mobile stuff. On the next DriveCast - cause there will be more of them in the future - you will be able to enjoy improved sound and less static due to some serious soundengineering that I am testing right now. It involves a wollen sock and some tape! Hope you all enjoy it anyway! Comments[0] |
Tue, 15 August 2006  The summer is over... ...and the summer was short! And for many people at work summer of 2007 is all they can think of. You see, in this country we use good weather as an exchuse to get off work. We don't want to "waste" good weather since it's so rare. Join Swecasters » Mentioned: The Ponderplace Podcast Halmen Musik Loose Ends Show The Local The Podcast Junkie CafePress PayPal Music on todays show: The Core, Mobius Triplet (during the intro-talk) Magnus Olsson, None Secret Hat Tower Modesty Department, Nothing Without You Simpatico, Resolve (during the feedback) Comments[0] |
Thu, 10 August 2006  Test driving out in the open! Just a short show to test my new mobile recording gear. More will follow, but I might not put them all out there. Just wanted to let you know how things are and see how it sounded like! Please give me feedback on the sound and the quality of the show, so I know where I stand! Want to join the MicroTrack club? Check it out » Comments[0] |
Tue, 8 August 2006  Like a bolt from the blue... A big part of this show is dedicated to the different phenomenas that we know of as thunder and lightning and the reason for this is because we've been having a great deal of it lately, unlike Tom and Adele of The Loose Ends Show who live close to San Diego and never have thunderstorms. WHY is that??? Also I have a great deal of important announcements on the show. The biggest of them being that I have started a podcasting group for swedish podcasters called SweCasters. Music on the show: South Maxico, Clara & Elin (during intro) The Mellow Bright Band, You Know Me Buddard, Shadow Simpatico, Resolve (during feedback) Mentioned on the show: My Trivia Podcast Comments[0] |
Mon, 7 August 2006  Hi there! Just wanted to inform the world about SweCasters. The one and only group for swedish podcasters in Sweden. We've only just begun the work with it so it's VERY new, but together I think we can change the world...well, maybe not, but almost! Want to join? Check it out at http://www.swecasters.com/ and sign up if you fulfill the membership criterias. / Andy "Chairman" of SweCasters Category: general -- posted at: 8:25 AM Comments[0] |
Tue, 1 August 2006  Thrips, Trips and Millimeters Isn't it strange how small things can get? I'm always so astonished by how mice can find thier ways into small, small holes where you can hardly fit a finger. So, don't even get me started on Thrips. One just moved into my screen (picture)! And he didn't even ask first... And I've started cycling to work at last, and this time for real! And that is so much more healthy than driving, especially when you have encounters behind the steering wheel like we did on Sunday! Tell you more on the show. Want to know the answers to the quiz??? Check out the Laminated List Website, where the objects of my admiration are displayed in some kind of priority order. The winner of the Quiz was: SKIP Music on the show: South Maxico, Bow Church Line (during intro) Victoria Lagerstrom, Heaven Sent and Don't keep me waiting Simpatico, Resolve (during feedback) Mentioned on the show: IKEA Podcaster Confessions, with Joseph Nilo Comments[2] |
Tue, 25 July 2006  Too Damn Hot - Part II sort of...! Yet again I'm forced to record a show during extreme conditions just to get the drug of the Polarbear to you, my devoted listeners! I'm not really complaining but IT IS hot. We're not built to cope with these kinds of heat issues up here in the nordic regions. Got some info I'd like to share about Lebanon on this show. You know, Sweden is one of the first countries in the world to get their citizens out of that place. Impressive! The capital city Beirut (picture) was, from what I hear, once one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Music on the show: South Maxico, Grandmother's Dream (during intro) kiN (I got the URL wrong on the show!!), Sandman and Girl at the station Simpatico, Resolve (during feedback) Mentioned on the show: FrapprMap ZA Show Single Married Widowed Divorced podcast The Local National Geographic Traveler CU-Online Blog Comments[3] |
Tue, 18 July 2006  Too Damn Hot! It's almost too hot to record. My voice sounds funny and the meters on the equipment indicate overheating! So heat is the natural topic of todays show. Hope you enjoy it! Clues to the Quiz: 1: All the people on the list are female 2: There are 2 singers and 6 actresses and two who can't decide 3: 7 of them are brunettes 4: One is from South Africa 5: One of them acts in a show recently nominated for a loooot of Emmy's. All this according to Marie! 6: One is actually soon to be the mother of 2 and has just hired a new Manny. 7: One of them hasn't been in the spotlight for a while, but when she was she had a habit of getting into tight spots on busses and boats. 8: One just got divorced and got half a casino in the process, in the show she plays on that is... Remember: we might be a season or two behind here in Europe. 9: One of them looks just as good in a nurses uniform from WWII as in a vampire slaying outfit. 10. One of them just can't seem to stay away from younger guys - in the show. She seems a bit desperate! 11: One of them played against an animated cat not so long ago and these days she's talking to dead people! 12: From "Beverly hills 90210" she took the Fastlane to fame and fortune 13: One of them takes turns in, on one hand making latino pop and on the other hand making movies, like one about a husband abusing her and another one about planning weddings. Send us YOUR answers and you might just win the Grand Prize! Music on the show: South Maxico, Our Kind of Cha-Cha (during intro) Jet Vicious, Happily Unconcious Linda Sjöbeck, Put on Simpatico, Resolve (during feedback) Mentioned on the show: FrapprMap ZA Show Loose Ends Show Comments[1] |
Tue, 11 July 2006  It's good to be back! And this time I even got Marie on the show! It was recorded on the 22nd of june but not released until today, because of lack of time with editing. This show will replace episode 58 of the normal show, and the Polarbear Podcast will be back next week! It's summer now, so we take it all a bit slower... Hope that's ok! Mentioned on the show: Candy Podcast Kennel Blackboots Sunday go to meetin (podcast) The Ponderplace Podcast Comments[3] |
Tue, 4 July 2006  I'm not going after all! I guess the biggest announcement on this show and during the entire 2006 is that I regretfully have decided to cancel the trip to Ontario, CA, due to insuffiant funds 2 months prior to the deadline of planning the trip! It hurts me to have to do this, considering so many of you have tried to help me, in every way you can, but I just can't fit this trip into my budget as it is. It just doesn't add up. I'm sorry. Apart from this sad news I tell you a bit more fun news about a new potential sponsor and also a lot of things about my trip to switzerland last week (picture). Vote for the show on Podcast Alley! Music on the show: South Maxico, Bobo (during intro) Rebuke, Soils of the underground I awake, New Time Nomads Simpatico, Resolve (during feedback) Mentioned on the show: Bitterest Pill ZedCast Sunday, go to meetin Maccast FrapprMap Vanja Comments[0] |
Tue, 27 June 2006  The Incognito Show! Well as you are downloading this show I will be waking up at a (hopefully) nice alp hotell somewhere in Switzerland as I embark on my summer vacation and visit my sister for a few days! I also tell you about the massive SWAT-raid on my street last week! Don't miss out on that. Vote for the show on Podcast Alley! Music on the show: The Core, Mobius Triplet (during intro) Miss Sad UK, Crack in the Band Blood Ruby, Midsummer Fires Simpatico, Resolve (during feedback) Mentioned on the show: Victor Varnado, my "friend" the actor! BareCast, with Chris Weber Grills Comments[0] |
Tue, 20 June 2006  Polarbear Podcast proudly presents... VANJA! Dive into this 30 minute interview with one of swedens most promising upcoming artists of the time. Not yet as famous as ABBA, Roxette, Ace of Base or Robyn but on her way there. Apart from the interview I give you some samples of her music and also talk a bit about what else is going on around me at the moment. A very special thank you to Gerard Woog and Frank Lipsik of Miracle Records, for letting me play Vanja's music here on the show! More info about Vanja can be found on her temporary website at: myspace.com/vanjaonline Don't forget to vote for the show at Podcast Alley Comments[1] |
Tue, 13 June 2006  Lumbago - Oh oh! This show is a bit shorter than usual due to a bad case of lumbago. I do however make it through all the way to after the Swenews before the pain gets too bad. This show is recorded over a three day period if you wonder about the time line error. Stay put and I'll be back with a new exciting and pretty special episode in a week, together with a guest. Her name is Vanja! Vote for the show on Podcast Alley! Music on the show: The Core, Mobius Triplet (during intro) Jet Vicious, Go, go, go Simpatico, Resolve (during feedback) Mentioned on the show: F1 Trivia Podcast Eminem Comments[0] |
Tue, 6 June 2006  Du gamla, du fria... So this show is posted on the 6th of june which happens to be Swedens National Day. The show is still the same, well almost anyway... On this show I tell you about why I ended up on a private concert with Papa Dee (picture) and Blacknuss and what happened after that! Sponsor: University of Minnesota Press Music on the show: The Core, Mobius Triplet (during intro) NewLeaf, Song for Jen Liza Sverin, Why Bye Baby? Simpatico, Resolve (during feedback) Mentioned on the show: F1 Trivia Podcast Don't forget to NOT visit our MySpace-page..! Comments[0] |
Tue, 30 May 2006  The neighbourhood episode Mr Neigbour is putting up a fence and even if it is ok with me to have one there I'm a bit annoyed about him not asking us first. Especially since he's been going at us about another fence between us that we alone decided to raise a few feet last year. Now just today, after I recorded the show I also found out what kind of fence he is putting up and now I am a bit worried. I had a nice wooden painted fence in mind but apparantly he's putting up one of those horrible steel net fences... The war isn't over quite yet! Don't forget to participate in "My Swedish Story" by sending me an audio clip (or an email) telling me your special swedish memory! Every story played on the show will be rewarded with a little something! What do you think about our handsome prime minister (picture)?!?! Sponsor: University of Minnesota Press Music on the show: The Core, Mobius Triplet (during intro) Kahsay, Mad ugly Liza Sverin, Play Right Simpatico, Resolve (during feedback) Please DON'T visit our MySpace-page..! Comments[0] |
Tue, 23 May 2006  Back to basic again! It's good to be back - as Eminem once said , and it does feel good to be back in the regular format once again after a series of irregular ones. Today I talk a bit about removing the old shows, repodding them, and how pollen is spelled in english. If you're a new listener this could be a good time to put down your pin on the frappr-map and join the polarbear community. While you're there you can also check out some of the other listeners of the show. Sponsor: University of Minnesota Press Music on the show: The Core, Mobius Triplet (during most of the show) Jeppe/Shy, Kan inte stanna Zioneye, Burglar Burglar Simpatico, Resolve (during the feedback) Mentioned on the show: The ZA Show, with Glen and Bridgitte Podcast411, with Rob Mostly Trivial, with Jonny Bee The Loose Ends Show, with Tom and Adele Comments[0] |
Tue, 16 May 2006  50th anniversary show! This show is one big trip down memory lane and it feels good to be able to celebrate the 50th show and still feel this strongly about podcasting. I really love doing this, and if only I could I would do it full-time. But right now you'll have to stay put with one show per week. If you're a new listener this could be a good time to put down your pin on the frappr-map and join the polarbear community. While you're there you can also check out some of the other listeners of the show. And today I have a whole bunch of Swenews items for you...! Main sponsor: University of Minnesota Press ClickGrid sponsors: Carin Forsell Podernize Music on the show: The Core, Mobius Triplet (during most of the show) Iozaeph, Image of me Jet Vicious, Got no Diamonds Simpatico, Resolve (during the feedback) Mentioned on the show: Libsyn Zedcast, with Bruce Murray Frappr Distorted View, with Tim Hensen ClickGrid Skepticality, with Derek and Swoopy Podcast411, with Rob Loose Ends Show, with Tom and Adele Comments[4] |
Tue, 9 May 2006  The hay fever show! So the reason for my deep and sexy (?) voice today nothing but the effect of hay fever. My nose is itching, I'm sneazing and snorling and I hate this... But I'll put up with it and pull through thanks to modern drugs! But the big news this week is that I have quit snuffing! Good for me, right?! Also, the annual Go Kart Cup (picture) at work has started and this year we are 8 crazy guys aiming towards becoming the best driver of the year. Show #50 is coming up in a week, and if anyone should want to send any kind of special e-mail or audio comment, please do so to andy@polarbearpodcast.com Sponsors: University of Minnesota Press Music: Liza Sverin, Say Goodbye and Never Mind The Core, Mobius Triplet (during the intro-talk) Simpatico, Resolve (during the feedback) Mentioned: Daves Lounge Podradio.nu (vote for the show!!!) National Geographic Traveler Jeremy's blog My son's podcast (in swedish only) Mentor Cup 2006 Comments[0] |
Tue, 2 May 2006  The post Stockholm show!Today I'm sitting here with one hectic week behind me. The trip to Stockholm was as adventurous as ever - NOT! It actually felt as if I were never coming home again! But finally I did, and I was met by a dumpster parked in my driveway. What's all this about? Well I'll tell you the ending of this story and a few others on the show today. Sponsors: University of Minnesota Press Frizon Music on todays show: 7 Ars Olycka, Karleksfilosofi and Ur en hemlos synvinkel The Core, Mobius Triplet (during the intro-talk) Simpatico, Resolve (during the feedback) Comments[3] |
Tue, 25 April 2006 The Sponsorship show! Today I am very proud to present my brand new sponsor - Univeristy of Minnesota Press. You will be hearing a great deal from them in the future, but... this is nothing that will inflict on the content in any way! It's just a sponsor spot on the top of the show but I am very pleased and honored to have them on board. So why am I constantly going up to Stockholm? Well, today I give you the reasons and talk a little bit about the "big black hole" of design! The family has come out of the illness-period now! And it's great to be able to do things again; have a picnic, take a walk, go to the playground and so on! A new podcast has seen the light of day, but it's all in swedish this time, so I'm sorry, but many of you might not understand it. It's the first new show coming out of the Polarbear Studio since we started. And it's all about being a kid in Sweden today, and it features my son as the host! Sponsor: University of Minnesota Press Music on todays show: The Core, Mobius Triplet (during the intro-talk) Zioneye, One Love and Google Earth Simpatico, Resolve (during the feedback) Comments[3] |
Wed, 19 April 2006  The post easter episode!This easter has been the worst family holiday ever. We've been sick, all of the family, and I have just gotten my head above waterlevel. Marie is still down and out an dwe'll see when she can get back to work. But the good side with that is that she can stay home with my son who is in his second week of chicken pox. We bought a car last week. A pitch black Opel Astra hatchback which is awesome. It's almost like new and has only rolled some 5000 swedish miles and that's not much. It still has that new-car smell. I'll be trying to put some Polarbear Podcast Stickers on the sides of the car now, just to give it that last touch... Podcasts mentioned: The Skipper Voyage The Nodcast Geek Farm Life Music on todays show (in order of appearance): The Core, Mobius Triplet (during the intro-talk) Christophe Goze, Breathing Christophe Goze, Little Boy Simpatico, Resolve (during the feedback) Comments[1] |
Sun, 16 April 2006  The Bedtime Stories with Chuck and Dayna - Part II!This is the second part of the show when we are joined by Chuck and Dayna from the Candy Podcast, at www.candypodcast.com I marked the show explicit since one or two curses made the final cut. Music on the show: Jay Goeppner, A Soldiers Christmas / Andy & Marie Comments[4] |
Tue, 11 April 2006  Spring is in the air! Finally it seems as if we could be looking forward to some serious spring time now. The snow is completely gone, and the temperature is rising steadily. The first small flowers have started to pop out of the soil and some odd chemical reaction has started in our bodies, kaing us walk around all day smiling! Today I introduce a new segment of the show called "This week in Sweden" and it's just a short mentioning of what's going on this week, should you by any chance be in the neigbourhood. Other shows mentioned: Corey and Joel Radio The Twisted Pickle Music on todays show (in order of appearance): Comments[3] |
Mon, 10 April 2006  If you are thinking of buying an ad on my ClickGrid to support my trip to the Expo maybe this can help you take that step! Everyone who buys at least four (4) squares on the grid, get a free magnet! Everyone who buys at least six (6) squares on the grid, get a free t-shirt! In this way, you're not only supporting the show and promoting your podcast or website - you also get to own an amazing Polarbear Podcast magnet or t-shirt! How cool isn't that?! So, all you have to do is click on the grid to your left and buy at least four squares (just follow the intructions - it's really simple) and as soon as I see your payment, I will send you the gift. It's a good idea to send me an email as well, so I know what size you want and where I should send it! Good luck in becoming our new ClickGrid Sponsor! / Andy Category: podcasts -- posted at: 5:40 AM Comments[2] |
Sun, 9 April 2006  The Bedtime Stories are back again! And this time we are joined by Chuck and Dayna from the Candy Podcast, at www.candypodcast.com This is part 1 of 2 where we will be talking about everything from engagements and maternity leaves to black taxis and fears of flight. We had a great time and like to thank them both for making this possible! I marked the show explicit since one or two curses made the final cut. / Andy & Marie Comments[2] |
Thu, 6 April 2006 Hi again! After reviewing the code on the website I found a little glitch, which has been taken care of... so now everything should be working properly. Please send me some feedback about if it does or not. Peace / Andy Category: podcasts -- posted at: 3:48 PM Comments[0] |
Thu, 6 April 2006  Hi everyone!It's come to my attention that my website isn't working properly in certain browsers. The main problem seems to appear in Apples Safari and Internet Explorer, PC-version. To your right you see how the website SHOULD look if displayed properly. I am looking over the system later tonight (when I get home from Stockholm) to see what the problem might be. Until then, please use the shownotes page (yeah, that's this one) since most information can be found here as well. If you have any comments regarding this issue, please send me an email or leave a comment! Thank you / Andy Category: podcasts -- posted at: 3:12 AM Comments[1] |
Tue, 4 April 2006  The rain keeps falling down!!! I decided last week that I would start riding my bike to work. Why you ask? Well for two reasons really. First of all I want to loose some weight and get into shape. I am so tired of being tired all the time. The second reason is pure financial. Taking the car to work costs me rediculous amounts every month. So I took the bike on thursday...just listen to what happened! I would like to welcome my brand new ClickGrid sponsor: Podernize.
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Tue, 28 March 2006  One heck of a trip!!! I was in Stockholm last week, and things got a bit out of hand on my way home. It all ended with the death of my dear iPod! Listen to the whole story today! I would like to welcome my brand new ClickGrid sponsor: Carin Forsell Arangements and Cosmetics. Podcasts mentioned on todays show Music on todays show (in order of appearance): Comments[2] |
Fri, 24 March 2006  A Special collaborative show between your host, Andy, and Bruce Murray, host of The Zedcast from Pictou, Canada. We talk about some of the similarities and differences between our two countries, cars, weather, and the first signs of spring. Note: We had a little trouble with the audio as it was our first attempt to record over SkypeComments[2] |
Tue, 21 March 2006  Long distance show notes I put out the show yesterday and took an early morning flight to Stockholm today, so I really don't have that much info to write here now, since I'm sitting at our headquarters with no script at hand. I will though update this info as soon as I can. If you want to support my trip to Ontario California you can do just as Sunday, Go to Meetin' and buy a square on my ClickGrid! Check out the details... Podcasts mentioned on todays show Music on todays show (in order of appearance): Comments[2] |
Tue, 14 March 2006  Due to a little mean virus we had to take our dog (Sessan) to the vets, and this pretty much screwed up the entire podcast plan this week. So, unfortunately you will have to stay content with the Bedtime Stories from sunday, plus a little special treat later on this week. But there will be no regular show I'm afraid.The dog seams to be OK though, but we're still waiting for some test results, which we will get on thursday! Sometimes life gets in the way of the show (how can I let it...?) and things like this happen. Have a great week anyway! / Andy Category: podcasts -- posted at: 2:48 PM Comments[5] |
Sun, 12 March 2006  SHE SAID YES !!! If anyone has missed it I (Andy) proposed to Marie on friday through the PK&J-show, and after a few hours of nervous waiting she finally called me up on the phone at work and said YES! Yeehaaaa! So today we talk a lot about the proposal, and other stuff like: Podcasts mentioned on the show Maries email address: marie@polarbearpodcast.com Music on todays show: Comments[5] |
Wed, 8 March 2006 So, we finally got it together and recorded a show last night! I am of course talking about the joint venture between The Zedcast and this show. We started recording at 11.30 PM local time in Sweden, and didn't finish until the clock struck 02.00 in the morning. Bruce did a great jobb on the tech-side and hopefully he will manage to edit the material down to an hour or so. As soon as he's done, you will find it here in the feed! In the meantime I just like to thank Carolyn and a few other people for their very kind donations, and as you might have seen on the website, the progress bar (of how close the expo trip is financially) has grown a bit. So a BIG thankyou to both of you! Shout-outs will come on the next show! Now, I think it's time for me to get back to work, so hoep to talk to you again on the next episode of the Polarbear Podcast! / Andy Category: podcasts -- posted at: 2:04 AM Comments[0] |
Tue, 7 March 2006  Media Darling No1!!! So I got interviewed this week by Helsingborgs Dagblad regarding the podcasting revolution. It was great fun, and I really hope people catch on to the trend. If you want to support my trip to Ontario California you can do just as Sunday, Go to Meetin' and buy a square on my ClickGrid! Check out the details... Podcasts mentioned on todays show Music on todays show (in order of appearance): Comments[0] |
Wed, 1 March 2006  Welcome to the new format!!! If you want to support my trip to Ontario California you can do just as the Beyond Science Podcast and buy a square on my ClickGrid! Check out the details... Podcasts mentioned on todays show Music on todays show (in order of appearance): Comments[0] |
Fri, 24 February 2006  Behind the scenes of Polarbear Podcast! I give away some secrets regarding the production of the show. You'll see what I mean. If you want to support my trip to Ontario California you can buy a square on my ClickGrid! Check out the details... Podcasts on todays show Music on todays show (in order of appearance): Buy Leah Carla Gordone's CD Dancing on the dragon at CD Baby by clicking here. Comments[1] |
Tue, 21 February 2006  Rajiv is back! I found a new voice mail from my dear listener Rajiv in my inbox on Skype, and you can hear it on the show. I've sent him an email to see if we could actually talk some time. If you want to support my trip to Ontario California you can buy a square on my ClickGrid! Check out the details... Todays words/terms from Swedish as a 7th language: Gold medal – Guldmedalj Music on todays show (in order of appearance): ************ Comments[0] |
Fri, 17 February 2006  The replacement episode! This episode of the Bedtime Stories actually replaces the regular friday show. I couldn't get my voice going again after we recorded this, so that's the way it goes... PLEASE VOTE FOR US AT PODCAST ALLEY Music on todays show: Today we tried a new way of uploading the file to Libsyn and Cyberduck did an amazing job! I really love the program and if you would like to try it out too, just follow this link. ********************We've played around with the sound settings a bit on this show and delivering it to you in STEREO, so it's a bit larger. Please give me feedback on what you think about the sound versus the file size. Comments[2] |
Tue, 14 February 2006  The Valentine Special flu episode So I'm down with the flu. When I started recording this show on suday in fact, my plan was to go to work on monday, but I doubt I can pull it off. But don't cry for me dear listeners. I will still deliver a full content show, only with a slightly crappier voice! Intro-skit delivered by The Zedcast and Bruce Murray. Don't forget the Polarbear ClickGrid! Check out the details... Music on todays show (in order of appearance): ****************** Comments[3] |
Fri, 10 February 2006  Lethal driving in the fog! So once again I surprise you with putting out a show anyway. Hope that is to your liking. Drove home from the airport in the thickest fog I have ever experienced. It was nerve wrecking. But I got home safe and sound. I play a clip from Podsqod Morning Edition where a listener of mine has some interesting things to say. Listener feedback from The Zedcast and Bruce Murray. Don't forget the Polarbear ClickGrid! Check out the details... Music on todays show (in order of appearance): ********** Comments[0] |
Wed, 8 February 2006 I would like to remind you of the Polarbear ClickGrid, a wonderful way to support this show and at the same time promote your podcast or website to all of my listeners. Doing a podcast cost money and in order to not having to bring on regular advertisers on the show (which I absolutely do not want) I have decided to put up this so called ClickGrid where you can advertise your podcast or website at the low rate of $15 per year. Yes, that's right! For $15 you get your very own ad in the ClickGrid for a whole year! Now that's a bargain. Everyone who buys one square or more in the grid gets a shout-out on the show - for free! :-) If you feel that you would like to support the show and help me keeping it up, just click here and follow the three easy steps making you a proud sponsor of the Polarbear Podcast. If you have any questions regarding the ClickGrid, please feel free to email me. / Andy Category: podcasts -- posted at: 2:10 AM Comments[0] |
Tue, 7 February 2006  Hectic week ahead! So it's time for Stockholm once again which of course means that I will be having problems with putting out a new show on friday, but I'll do my best, just for you! Introducing the Polarbear ClickGrid! Check out the details... If you're interested in locating all your visitors on a website: ClustrMaps Thanks to the following podcasts for spinning my promos: Todays phrases from Swedish as a 7th language: Music on todays show (in order of appearance): Comments[2] |
Fri, 3 February 2006  I hate cars sometimes! I don't know how much money I've spent on this car now, but I had to get it to the garage again this tuesday to fix a valve motor in the Air Conditioning system. It beats me...! Don't forget to participate in the Promotion Contest! Check out the details... Music on todays show (in order of appearance): Comments[0] |
Tue, 31 January 2006  The kitchen remodelling is over! It's an odd foggy morning in sweden and I really need help figuring out how it can be fog and below freezing point at the same time! The show ended up at #401 on Podcast Alley this month which is basically half the way to the goal, but thank you all who HAVE voted. Remember that the counters are reset now, and you can vote again for february! Al votes count and are crucial! Let's get up there in the top 200! PLEASE!!!! Don't forget to participate in the Promotion Contest! Check out the details... Todays phrases from Swedish as a 7th language: Music on todays show (in order of appearance): Comments[4] |
Fri, 27 January 2006  The mash-up episode After some persuasion from you listeners I decided to try and get a show out today, and as you can see I managed. But it's a different show, with no Swenews or Swedish as a seventh Language since I just couldn't find the time to prepare those segments. But it's a lot of fun anyway! I tell you about a bed incident in Stockholm (picture) on wednesday and give you an update on the kitchen project. Don't forget to VOTE for us at Podcast Alley! Just a few days left now of this month!!! Music on todays show (in order of appearance): Comments[1] |
Tue, 24 January 2006 Just wanted to inform you that I have now started a Flickr account, and begun posting images from our kitchen remodelling project. Check them out and see just what I am talking about! / Andy Category: podcasts -- posted at: 2:09 PM Comments[0] |
Tue, 24 January 2006  The Podsafe Music Network is getting hot! It's tuesday, the snow blizzard is raging outside my window (picture - before blizzard!), but in here, in the studio, it's nice and cosy. I recommend you to check out Cloudy Day Art which is a podcast about poetry, at all levels. Don't forget to participate in the Promotion Contest! Check out the details... Todays Phrases from Swedish as a 7th language:
We would like a table by the window Music on todays show (in order of appearance): Comments[0] |
Fri, 20 January 2006  The cold stormy winter is coming! It's friday again, so tonight I can dip my fingers in a fresh bowl of popcorn again! I love fridays... I recommend you to check out Typical Mac User which is a podcast for everyone with a Mac! Don't forget to participate in the Promotion Contest! Check out the details...Music on todays show (in order of appearance): Comments[0] |
Tue, 17 January 2006  The feedback show! So many people have emailed me since the last show. I just couldn't do a show today, without reading some of them for you. But all that is in the feedback section of the show of course. If anyone has missed it, I was interviewed by Rob over at podcast411.com and if you want to listen to that interview, just click the button below.
A lot of things has happened since last time. The most prominent event is that Palm finally agreed to give me a full refund on my Z22 since it didn't work properly with my iMac G5. So there's a big victory! I recommend you to check out Keith and the Girl with Keith and Chemda Don't forget to participate in the Promotion Contest! Check out the details...Music on todays show (in order of appearance): Comments[0] |
Sun, 15 January 2006  The explicit show! It's sunday, and tomorrow we're back at work again. Another wonderful week in the mines! We discuss the remodelling of our kitchen, my beer experiences, Viggo Mortensen, drivers licenses, my Palm PDA, wolves, and we say hello to my sister Sang in Geneva - in swedish! Good luck in translating that... :-) We recommend the following podcasts: Comments[3] |
Fri, 13 January 2006  The superstitious show! It's friday the 13th so we'd better take it easy today!
The remodelling of our kitchen is progressing, if yet slowly. We are now waiting for a certified electrician to come and take down our oven fan, so we can be able to tare down the tiles behind it. It's a long wait. I'll keep you all posted I recommend you to check out The PK and J Show with Paul and Jeanette Don't forget to participate in the Promotion Contest! Check out the details...Music on todays show (in order of appearance): Comments[0] |
Wed, 11 January 2006 Welcome to the Polarbear Podcast If you're new to this show, I would just like to take the opportunity to welcome you and hope that you will enjoy the show. Please take a minute and visit all the features on my website (links are on the left) including my Frappr-map, the Webshop and of course the main website. I am a big fan of feedback, so if you have any thoughts or comments, please feel free to send me an email at andy@polarbearpodcast.com. Thanks for checking in and don't forget to subscribe. It's done in a heartbeat by pressing the grey iTunes button to your left. In this way you will automatically get all the future shows downloaded to your computer! So be sure to not miss a single episode of this polar adventure from Sweden. / Andy Anyone wondering what all this is about? Well, I was interviewed by Rob over at Podcast 411 and you can listen to the interview if you click the button below!
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Tue, 10 January 2006  Let's tear the kitchen down! So now we're back to good old classic Skåne-weather, with grey skies, and some degrees above zero Celcius. But from what I hear they have the opposite problem in Japan! Poor people, I'm not jealous. I recommend you to check out Mostly Trivial with Johnny Bee and also Sunday, go to meetin' with your host Garland T. Don't forget to participate in the Promotion Contest! Check out the details...Music on todays show (in order of appearance): Comments[3] |
Fri, 6 January 2006  Screw my computer - but I still love it!
A new week at work which ended quite abruptley, cause we decided we needed more time off, and since we just let the last issue of the magazine to the printer, we thought we'de take a few more days off. It's been great!!! I recommend you to check out The Ponderplae Podcast Don't forget to participate in the Promotion Contest! Check out the details...Music on todays show (in order of appearance): Comments[0] |
Tue, 3 January 2006  Back to the mine
So it's 2006 already, huh? I was so longing for this holiday and all my days off from work, but here I am now, right back in the cole mine again. I may reffer to my place of work as a mine, but infact I really love it. It's a great place to work and we have a lot of benifits, compared to other companies that is. On todays show we announce a new segment of the show - "Swedish as a seventh language" and also the previously announced "Typically Swedish" which has been renamed "Seriously Swedish". Also a little push for the Promotion Contest ending in february. Don't miss it! Great prizes at stake. Music on todays show (in order of appearance): Photo of The Hillbilly Casino by Joshua Black Wilkins. Comments[2] |
Fri, 30 December 2005  Happy New Year!
This is the very last show of the year. Ahead of us is 2006 and we are really looking forward to this! On todays show we announce the winner of the big Promotion Contest 2005 and release a new contest that ends on the last of february. Don't miss out onit! Great prizes at stake. Music on todays show (in order of appearance): Comments[1] |
Fri, 23 December 2005  Merry Christmas everyone! So from all of us, to all of you: Greetings from: Comments[2] |
Tue, 20 December 2005  How much is that gnome in the garden? Announcements: On swenews today: Comments[1] |
Fri, 16 December 2005  The BIG 20-show Announcements: On swenews today:
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Tue, 13 December 2005  The reflective episode... Announcements: On swenews today:
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Sun, 11 December 2005  So we're back again! Comments[4] |
Fri, 9 December 2005  The show is spreading all over the place! Also on todays show: Announcements today: On swenews: Comments[3] |
Tue, 6 December 2005  The kidz are back! Also on todays show: On swenews:
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Mon, 5 December 2005  Hi everybody! I would just like you to know that I have opened a store at cafepress.com where you can now buy merchandise from the show.It's mainly clothes and houseware at this time, and the quaility is outstanding. I know this from personal experience after having purchased from them before. The good thing about this deal is that you first of all get a relly nice piece of fashion wear or house ware, and in the process you help me promote the show a bit. Could it be better? I will be adding more stuff to the shop as we go along, so be sure to check out the site from time to time. You can find the shop at: www.cafepress.com/polarbearpod Have a nice monday, and don't forget to check out the new episode tomorrow! / Andy Category: podcasts -- posted at: 5:21 AM Comments[1] |
Fri, 2 December 2005  Cristmas plans are finalized Also on todays show: On swenews: Comments[2] |
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