S4 E11: Live from the Zaanse Schaans (on Dutch tourist traps)! *Season Finale*
For this season's finale, Allard and Colleen hit the road to explore the world famous Zaanse Schans. Come along as explore century old windmills, while eating Dutch meatballs with Zaanse mustard, of course! What are the biggest tourist traps to avoid in the Netherlands? What are Colleen and Allard's list of must, and must NOT sees? And where o' where can you get the best Dutch fries in Amsterdam? As they continue their way around town they also meet several tourists, with Allard convinced his interview questions are the best....Tune in and find out!
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S4 E10: The One about Amsterdam's 750th Birthday
Colleen and Allard have returned from yet another extended break, with apologies and explanations galore! They jump right in with a series of listener questions leading them off-topic, but down some interesting roads!How did Amsterdam get its name? Where is Allard's favorite place in the Netherlands? Why is Colleen teaching Allard to line dance? And how did one of the Dutch island became famous for their cranberries? This episode covers it all --plus some!And most importantly, how did Colleen and Allard celebrate Amsterdam's famed 750th birthday? Tune in and find out!
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S4 E10: The One about Amsterdam's 750th Birthday
Colleen and Allard have returned from yet another extended break, with apologies and explanations galore! They jump right in with a series of listener questions leading them off-topic, but down some interesting roads! How did Amsterdam get its name? Where is Allard's favorite place in the Netherlands? Why is Colleen teaching Allard to line dance? And how did one of the Dutch island became famous for their cranberries? This episode covers it all --plus some! And most importantly, how did Colleen and Allard celebrate Amsterdam's famed 750th birthday? Tune in and find out!
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S4 E9: The one about weird jobs in the Netherlands
In this episode Colleen and Allard dive into their pasts and discuss all the weird and wild jobs they’ve had in the Netherlands. From Allard’s (cliché!) job at a video rentals shop to Colleen’s escapades hosting speed-dating in Amsterdam for “lonely expats” — find out what they did and why they did it! The Dutch are known for inventing uber successful! television formats, everything from Big Brother to the Voice! Find out how Colleen serendipitously landed a role as a game-show host on a Dutch mega production…to Allard’s shock and awe!
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S4 E8: Dutch comedian, Henry van Loon, talks all things Brabant and Carnaval
In this episode, Allard and Colleen share the stage with highly acclaimed Dutch actor and comedian Henry van Loon. Come along as they discuss Dutch comedy, the sexiest province in Holland (Brabant, of course), soft 'g's' and the history of carnaval. Didn't know the Dutch celebrate carnival?! Well, neither did Colleen --but luckily Henry is a big fan and a bit of a know-it-all on the subject.Find out how the Dutch do comedy different (think: singing) and the excellent excuse Henry has for not attending Carnaval this year (psst..it involves a red carpet). One not to be missed!
Stuff Dutch People Like, the podcast, is a celebration of Dutch culture. Join your hosts Colleen Geske (from the land of Maple Syrup) and Allard Westenbrink (as Dutch as a broodje kaas) as they discuss what makes Dutch culture weird, wacky and....ultimately, wonderful.
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