Latest Bananas Podcast Episodes
#08 - Elisa van der Meijden und Jelle De Jonge
GOING BANANAS - July 02, 2021 22:10 - 41 minutesThe Van der Meijden owned Stardust Entertainment Company from Holland, has been for many years leaders in show business productions. The unquestionable greats of the winter Circus shows, both in Holland and Germany. Their touring productions are internationally acclaimed with the highest regard. ...
Until Next Time
Swedish Bananas - June 21, 2021 10:00 - 1 hourSomeone bought a new pair of shorts with holes in them and you can never guess who! Simon gets to live through the South Park episode about e-scooters since they've finally made their way to Borås. Was the Covid-19 virus invented by China, was it accidental or was it just a screw-up? You will al...
#07 - Rick Rothschild
GOING BANANAS - June 07, 2021 07:45 - 1 hourRick Rothschild, with a career spanning over 40+ years with the Disney company is a well-established legend of the film industry. This conversation is a life lesson for people to understand that they should have no barriers. Having not even studied film or movie making, after his studies, Rick ...
Hot Unicorn Investment
Swedish Bananas - May 24, 2021 21:00 - 1 hourOne of the greatest in Manga have unfortunately decided to leave us, so Joel's the one bringing the good vibes today. As long as it doesn't involve tweeting, where he's just stirring things up. Can you guess who's pissed off on people who've wasted our taxes? Did a certain someone do his damn ch...
Back From The Dead
Swedish Bananas - May 10, 2021 19:00 - 1 hourYou didn't think we were dead now did you? Not as long as there are ways of wasting tax money that will anger Simon, malfunctioning bodies to push to their limit, challenges to fail and DIY projects to be started! So what have we been doing? Well, basically stuffing our faces and trying to erase...
#06 - Albert Lucas
GOING BANANAS - May 01, 2021 10:40 - 1 hourIan's guest for this episode is one of the most successful and celebrated jugglers the world has ever seen - Albert Lucas. With more than 50 years (and counting) performing at the very highest level, and still breaking world records. Listening to Albert, and his approach to every sport he has ev...
Shorting Stocks On Jupiter
Swedish Bananas - March 29, 2021 12:00 - 1 hourIn this episode you can hear two men that know nothing about stocks guess wildly about what happend in GameStop-Gate. Can you get away with murder if you just blame your twin? Simon trashtalks his sinuses and we also shit all over people that like meetings. Tune in and freak out to a fresh new e...
It Ends When It Ends
Swedish Bananas - March 10, 2021 20:00 - 1 hourWe're a bit late, who could have predicted that?! Anyway, amongst other things we're trying to convey why we love Discord. Simon hates Age of Empires and apparently VR is really dangerous. Where did your guardians threaten to send you when you misbehaved? Please leave us a comment with your best...
#05 - Hayley Alexis
GOING BANANAS - March 05, 2021 23:15 - 1 hourIan takes a step away from his usual live show topic, and speaks with Hayley Alexis. Hayley, a American who is a self-confessed ‘lover of all things German”, as you can see and hear on her hugely successful Youtube channel. This interview is a humorous and interesting insight into how Americans c...
Bonus Episode: A Leap of Faith
Swedish Bananas - February 15, 2021 04:00 - 1 hourThis is a very special episode that we recorded a little while back. We invited our dear friend Samuel, that we've known since high school, to tell us a bit about the journey he's been on for the past couple of years. We always enjoy conversating with Samuel and this was no exception. If we have...
#04 - Eugene Chaplin
GOING BANANAS - February 05, 2021 23:15 - 1 hourEugene Chaplin - Stage manager, recording engineer, and circus director - and yes! The son of unquestionably one of the most recognised and talented artists of all time - the Great Charlie Chaplin. Interesting talk about Eugene's life balance between his own career and managing the legacy of hi...
The NBA Files
Swedish Bananas - February 01, 2021 04:00 - 1 hourThe National Banana Agency is investigating the next generation medical diagnostic methods, who was chasing who on Swedish TV in the 90s and why som political figures can't ever seem to be fired for real. BetOnline.nu is still without a purpose so if you have an idea of what it should be, feel f...
2021: IDK
Swedish Bananas - January 18, 2021 04:00 - 1 hourNew year, new episode! We're talking about what we think or wish that 2021 is going to have in store for us. Which are the social interactions that swedes dread? Simon's also got a new show, show number 10? 11? 15? Who knows! Please comment if you do know or atleast enjoy this fresh episode from...
Bonus Episode: 2020 Rewind
Swedish Bananas - December 31, 2020 15:00 - 1 hourThe first year of this decade has been strange indeed, but it hasn't all been bad! We summarize what we've done and talked about during 2020 and pick our own personal favorites. Tune in as we close in on and celebrate the new year! All links and such can be found on swedishbananas.com
2020 Rewind: Bonus Episode
Swedish Bananas - December 31, 2020 15:00The first year of this decade has been strange indeed, but it hasn't all been bad! We summarize what we've done and talked about during 2020 and pick our own personal favorites. Tune in as we close in on and celebrate the new year! All links and such can be found on swedishbananas.com
Simon's Revenge
Swedish Bananas - December 21, 2020 04:00 - 1 hourIt's the time of year when Swedes argue about which Julmust brand is the best! A much anticipated Cyberpunk-game was released, but how Punk is a game really if it doesn't work? How many squirrels does it take to entertain a quarantined Youtube-engineer? The christmas calendar challenge is closin...
Locked Out
Swedish Bananas - December 07, 2020 04:00 - 1 hourWe're in still in a sort of post-stream bubble (bobble). Big thanks to everyone that tuned in! In this episode we discuss amongst other things our communist heritage, OnlyFans and that Sweden finally seem to have gotten its own Fritzl-case. Which are our favorite state-provided christmas calenda...
#03 - Peter Shub
GOING BANANAS - December 04, 2020 23:05 - 2 hoursThe talk with Peter was not only covering his success as a comedy genius. The conversation turned into a lesson in life, how he overcame one of the most traumatic life experiences and how his reaction to which made him change forever his comedy performance. This is a man that has great understand...
In the Great Distance
Swedish Bananas - November 23, 2020 04:00 - 1 hourSomeones sinuses didn't want us keep up with the podcast, but here we finally are! Simon tells us how he busted out of a toilet, without breaking the swedish knife legislation. The advances made by science is once again making it a bit easier to be a human and why did an old Fleetwood Mac song b...
#02 - Marc Terenzi
GOING BANANAS - November 07, 2020 09:55 - 1 hourTalking with Marc, who Ian has known and worked with for many years, will always cover the many changes in his life and career. The way in which he alone wrote his own destiny and made a succesful career from his own personal fortitude. A truly inspirational talk from a truly inspirational charac...
#01 - Lili Paul Roncalli
GOING BANANAS - November 07, 2020 09:45 - 58 minutesChatting with Lili, Ian touched on the subjects of her career and her latest fantastic success at the Let‘s Dance show. Talking about being part of the celebrated Paul family, who have been shaping the world of circus for decades, and living at Circus Roncalli gave Lilli the opportunity to review...
The Tourism Project
Swedish Bananas - October 25, 2020 14:00 - 1 hourWe're halfway there, wherever there is! Simon has found a magical basement full of arcade and pinball machines. Meanwhile North Korea is building their own magical basement in Uganda. How would you find love if you were half human and half motorcycle? To find out about this and more, tune in to ...
Going Bananas with Ian Jenkins
GOING BANANAS - October 23, 2020 15:14 - 37 seconds„I think I’m going Bananas“ - Use the opportunity to get a deep dive into the real thoughts of the leading lights in live entertainment and understand the possible innovations and visions for the world of entertainment in the future.
We Love Them!
Swedish Bananas - October 11, 2020 14:00 - 1 hourJoel is giving out face mask advice without really knowing jack shit! Sverigetaxi sucks, apart from one very special driver. We also talk about mourning people that you don't really know and how you're never really "done" with anything creative. And this time we did not forget about comments of ...
Show & Tell
Swedish Bananas - September 27, 2020 12:00 - 1 hourSimon is still alive and kicking! Which nasal spray is the best if you want to kill your nose? Can you be a real Swede if you're cheating yourself over the high jumping bar with a pole? We also discuss the best way to pick up people at the supermarket and it's finally time for Joel and Simon to ...
Bonus Episode: Banana Roulette!
Swedish Bananas - September 08, 2020 18:53 - 53 minutesWe've been unable to record a regular episode since Simon's been knocked out by Corona or a very nasty man-cold. So instead we've brought you this special episode from when we went on Chatroulette and Omegle to talk to people from all over the globe! We really enjoyed doing this and hopefully it...
My Chemical Bananza
Swedish Bananas - August 23, 2020 19:55 - 1 hourSomeone didn't drop any pounds or do his challenge and goes to great length to explain to us why. Whilst doing so we go for a deep dive into the chemistry of our brain. Joel forgets what metal Tin Whistles are made from, even though the name itself should provide a clue. This and much more in th...
Double Microphones OH MY GOD!
Swedish Bananas - August 02, 2020 19:02 - 1 hourSimon goes out of his way to make sure (via heckling mostly) that we're recording with both microphones today! We're too old for internet and can't find our comments of the week. Martin Molin is awarded "the coolest person in the universe" and we now have a voicemail. Tune in and find out the la...
Joel's Fat Fuckup
Swedish Bananas - July 13, 2020 19:55 - 1 hourThis episode is called "Joel's Fat Fuckup", since he apparently didn't arm both microphones...BUT: We also butcher a couple of english accents, what is "walking distance"? Simon's been immersed in virtual reality for the past couple of days and The Biggest Banana Loser continues, with a new cont...
My Fat VR Vacation
Swedish Bananas - June 27, 2020 18:45 - 1 hourLink in Bio! Joel explains fat burning and Simon plans his VR Vacation after his burnout. Chimpanzees, drama, U2, and a Stockphoto girl hunt, this and so much more on this episode of Swedish Bananas. All the links to our topics and such can be found on swedishbananas.com!