The Fika Time

In this episode you can look forward to exciting things! For the first time in the Fika Time podcast history, we have a successful podcaster joining us as a special guest. Her name is Ema Krip and she is the person behind the much more successful podcast called "Hoi Z'Ema", where she invites interesting guests such as university professors and talks about student and work life among other things. Accordingly, the three of us talk about how it feels to have a podcast and how we actually came up with this idea of recording ourselves and publishing it online. So, if you want to know what's behind making a podcast or just want to hear interesting podcast suggestions, you've come to the right place. Grab your coffee, make yourself comfortable and enjoy your fika with us!

In this episode, we welcome our guest and good friend Fabrizia Faria aka Fab. She grew up in Luxembourg, now lives in Amsterdam, speaks 6 languages fluently, and is incredibly smart. But she also has a couple of unpopular opinions which we definitely need to discuss with her. After that, we dive into today's topic: Self-Care. Do you want to know how Lum started taking care of his skin and bought countless beauty products, or why he suddenly became a stone skimming expert? Raffa explains why he spends so much money on his hair products and why perineum sunning is a good way to get vitamin D in winter. Fabrizia tells us what's in her perfect self-care kit, and why a potato can solve all your worries. Find out all this, and much more useless knowledge or just pure nonsense. And of course, the all-important question, will Fab, our guest, win the quiz again, or will Lum get back on the winning track? Make yourself comfortable, grab a cup of coffee or tea, and enjoy your Fika with us!

In the second episode of the year, we continue with more novelties. In addition to using riverside for the first time, we also used chatGPT to set the topic for this episode. With our special guest Erik Andrén, we talked about how useful AI chatbots can be and how only Will Smith could stop AI robots from taking over the world. Erik Andrén also tells us what his favorite golf courses are and how he managed to achieve a handicap of 10. Raffa, on the other hand, enlightens us about the difference between Iron Man and Iron Woman and whether Da Vinci or Van Goth painted the Mona Lisa. Want to learn more about AI and how Erik, Raffa, and Lum would choose to exist in a parallel universe without physical limitations? Then grab your coffee, make yourself comfortable and enjoy your Fika with us!

In the very first episode in 2023 we have 2 guests for you with Samia Abdelgadir and Nira Ibe. And that's not the only new thing, they are also our first two Swiss guests. With them we talk about our New Year's resolutions, or Nira and Raffa try to convince the other two why French fries are overrated. Then we discuss what our dream jobs were as kids, and learn why Lum didn't realize his career as a doctor. In addition, Samia explains to us how learning Latin helped her during her degree in history. In our quiz, the 3 are tested on their knowledge of the most expensive degree programs or biggest universities. Do you think you can guess what weird degree programs exist? Well, grab your coffee, make yourself comfortable and enjoy your Fika with us!

In the last episode of 2022, we talk with Rafae Ahmad about hospitality and what you should consider as a good guest or host. Rafae shares with us how to behave or not behave when meeting your partner's parents for the first time - Quintessence don't be a d***. If you also want to know what to keep in mind when planning a good dinner with friends or family, Raffael gives you his secret tips along the way. Do you think you're better hosts than Raffael, Rafae, or Lum, or do you want to know which guest gifts are the most popular? Then grab a glass of strong chai tea and find out!

In this episode, we bring the Christmas vibe to you with our guest Annefie Keij. What's your favorite part of Advent? We learn what kind of gifts Lum really likes (or doesn't like) or why Annefie thinks Harry Potter is just part of the Christmas season! If you want to know what it means to be really in Christmas fever and what kind of commitment it takes, Raffa has a story about his neighbor ready. We have a heated discussion about whether the traditional Christmas songs need to be included or if maybe some new songs should be introduced. Plus, we learn some new facts about Christmas in our quiz! Do you think you know more about Christmas than Lum and Annefie? Tune in, pour yourself a cup of coffee (or mulled wine), and find out!

In this anniversary episode, you will find us becoming (wannabe) fashionistas and discussing the latest fashion trends and certain fashion crimes we committed. On the one hand, Lum gives a hate speech towards three-quarter trousers, but at the same time admits that he is part of the Birkenstock gang. On the other hand, Raffa talks about hairstyle trends and gives you tips on how to best dye your hair blonde. Camilla Hallin, however, raises the level, because she actually knows what she's talking about (unlike the hosts), having studied fashion business for her Bachelor's degree. Will she manage to end Raffa's winning streak in the quiz? Even though the odds are in her favor, can she handle the pressure? Best put on a fresh pair of pyjamas and enjoy the fifth episode full of surprises.

We all want to travel, but everyone understands it differently. In this episode, we talk to Pablo Santi Velazco about our views on travel, how we imagine our dream vacation, and what our insider tips that you should definitely visit are. In addition, you will be able to see first-hand how our mathematical skills have been completely lost, as well as some geographical knowledge. Find out what kind of crazy food we eat on our travels, or not. Would you drink fermented horse milk, or would you rather have a chivito al pan? One of them must be incredibly tasty, and the other one you should keep your hands off. Get your coffee ready, make yourself comfortable, and find out all of this and more with us!

By discussing the saying “home is where your heart is”, in this episode we discuss whether a typical Goulash can explain Lovisa Idberg’s move to Budapest or if Malmö deserves to be mentioned as one of the most liveable cities. We get to the bottom of the reasons why a lot of elderly Swiss and Swedish men emigrate to Thailand when there are also plenty of other beautiful places to go. Ask yourself, where are you at home and what is needed for the perfect city. Get yourself a cup of coffee and join us in the search for the meaning of home.

In this episode, we talk to Guus Schuurmans (aka Sharky) about different rules, behavioral constraints, and traditions in various cultures. Questions upon questions come up, including... How do you properly greet and say goodbye? How do you celebrate someone in Denmark who is turning 25 and is still single? Or how does a newly married couple in Indonesia make sure their marriage is happy and successful? To find out, you'll have to join us on this journey. So make yourself comfortable with a cup of coffee and enjoy the ride with us.