The common swift flies for up to three years without ever landing, touching ground only to nest.
The episode opens with hosts Johan Östling and Björn Ling reflecting on the new year and their listener challenge to perform kind acts. They share an anecdote about a birdwatcher mistaking Johan for an enthusiast, leading to a discussion of the common swift (tornseglaren), which can fly continuously for up to three years without landing. The hosts then transition to their signature top-five list format, announcing the theme: words that almost rhyme with the Swedish word 'afton' (evening). They count down from fifth place: 'botten' (button), debated for its phonetic closeness. Fourth place is 'saften' (the juice), which sparks nostalgic memories of childhood drinks. Third place is 'bortom' (beyond), with the hosts playfully testing its rhyme. Second place is 'kraften' (the force), linked to a Star Wars discussion about Jedi and lightsabers. First place is crowned as 'kaftan' (caftan), praised as a comfortable garment and the best near-rhyme. Throughout, the hosts digress into topics like moray eel biology, listener emails, and personal stories about Star Wars toys. The episode concludes with a preview of next week's theme on roundhouse kicks.
