Deported to Sweden | A Writing, Drinking, and Storytelling Podcast
A podcast where storytelling, writing, and bourbon meet—and not always in that order.
Meet the Hosts
I'm Fred, the host of Deported to Sweden. Every episode, I surprise my co-host—Peter Colt, a published author and the guy who does most of the good talking—with a topic he’s never seen coming. It might be about writing, storytelling, inspiration, or whatever strange angle I felt like chasing that week.
Despite the ambush format, Peter always manages to say something smarter than I do. Somehow. That’s the show: bourbon, banter, and the occasional moment of real insight—usually from him.
Episodes
35 episodes
Different Kinds of Rejection | S2 Ep 9
Wherein we discuss the different types of no you might hear when being rejected. We also have tangents, many tangents.
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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50:33
Amateur Night! | S2 EP 8
Happy St. Patrick's Day everyone, please drink responsibly. In this episode we discuss such nights.
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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38:30
But Have We Talked About Books? | S2 EP 7
I swear to you that there was a topic we were going to talk about but you know what happens. Tangents happen. They do make for interesting conversational episodes though, which I believe this is. Please enjoy.
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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44:52
Say no to Squelching...and AI | S2 EP 6
In which we discuss the perils of squelching your creative mind. Or talk tangentially about things. And really, why AI is mostly bad.
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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39:53
Touching the Through Line | S2 EP 5
Deadlines, through lines and bourbon. I mean, what more do you actually want from a podcast?
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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41:41
The Tangent is the Thing! | S2 EP 4
Sometimes the conversation just goes where it wants. Why don't you come along for the ride and see for yourself!
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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43:36
1% Better | S2 Ep 3
Now that we're into February, how is that resolution going for you? Don't sweat it, we've got solutions. No really, we do. Why are you laughing?
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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39:56
Art is Involved | S2 Ep 2
We definitely talk about why we art, storytelling, the importance of things. I mean, its a conversation, we go go places.
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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49:11
We're Back! | S2 Ep 1
Finally back from our Holiday break! It was great, thanks for asking!
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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42:25
Episode 29 | HOLIDAY SEASON FINALE!
In this final episode of Season 1 we tell some heartfelt and funny holiday stories with our special guest, Lord Byron. Enjoy and we will see you next year!
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Season 1
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Episode 29
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20:48
Episode 28 | A Holiday Chat with Lord Byron
Hello faithful or new listener. This week Peter Colt and I sit down for a brief holiday chat with with our good friend "Lord Byron". Just a fun, quick conversation about holidays and friends.
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Season 1
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Episode 28
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25:06
Episode 27 | The Importance of Broadening
Greetings! In this episode Peter Colt and I once again sit down with the Fearless Leader and have a really engaging conversation about writing and the importance of broadening your horizons, seeing the world, experiencing things. Pl...
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Season 1
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Episode 27
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1:02:48
Episode 26 | Fearless Leader!
Today we got a chance to chat with our Fearless Leader and although I get off to an awkward start, Peter and the Fearless Leader save me with some great stories.
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Season 1
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Episode 26
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1:00:11
Episode 25 | The Journey is...something
In this episode we get to chatting about going on a journey and living with an idea or concept for a while. We don't stay on that topic long, tangents do happen.
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Season 1
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Episode 25
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1:04:27
Episode 24 | It's a Conspiracy
In this episode we touch on the line where a Conspiracy Theory goes from plausible to insane. But actually we tangent heavily into religion and marriage and honestly, if you haven't figured out this podcast wanders like a conversation bec...
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Season 1
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Episode 24
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1:03:33
Episode 22 | Location Location Location!
Where am I? When am I? We delve into settings, tangents and more. Come along for the ride!
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Season 1
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Episode 22
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1:02:33
Episode 21 | HALLOWEEN!
That's right, it is that time of year and I thought, why not try to figure out the mechanics behind the spooky. What does that mean, you ask? I'll guess you'll just have to listen to the episode to find out. Plus we share eeri...
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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1:11:15
Episode 20 | Let's Convene!
Conferences, conventions, and all sort of misconceptions. Well, maybe. We talk the importance of these types of events for writers, but also other stuff as well. Tangents and stories from the event and out life. I mean, ...
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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1:03:57
Episode 19 | Friendship Vs. Groupthink
It's good to have friends, it's even better to have good friends.
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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1:02:10
Episode 18 | Take Yourself Seriously
Yes, you. Take yourself seriously, do the thing, you know, the one you always wanted to. In this episode, we discuss what it means to take yourself seriously. I'd like to make a joke about it but then would I be taking this seriousl...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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1:02:45
Episode 17 | Agree or Disagree
You know how sometimes you're chatting with your friend's and suddenly a topic comes up and you realize you don't all agree on the same thing? Well we took that concept and lightning rounded it! TO THE MAX! ok, maybe not that ...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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1:13:57
Episode 16 | Masks
We all wear them, every day. Today we talk about it. Join us.
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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58:23
Episode 15 | The Lightning Round!
Why talk about one thing, when you can talk about so many things all at once! Well, not literally all at once, no one needs a cacophony. Join us, it's frickin fun!
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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1:03:44