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...
S4 E7: The story, the gossip & the hustle behind "Stuff Dutch People Like"
You know the podcast, the socials, and the memes...but who and what is behind the Stuff Dutch People Like brand?! From its humble beginnings as a blog, to an 8-book series, successful merchandise line and more! Come along as Allard interviews co-founder Colleen about how she and her partner carved out a lucrative niche and went on to self-publish the #1 best-selling book series of all time on Dutch culture! Listen as Allard and Colleen discuss their creative process, the ups and downs and their advice for those crazy enough to trust their gut!
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S4 E6: Why the Dutch refuse to think "inside-the-box"
On this episode, Colleen and Allard investigate further the Dutch's proclivity for out-of-the-box thinking. Colleen shares some of her favorite real-world examples, from traffic-lightless intersections to inter-generational living and the new trend of Dutch 'Dementia Villages'!Allard invents a new term: 'cozy pragmatic' (cozmatic?) to describe this particular form of pragmatism which embodies a touch of whimsy.
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S4 E5: How and why the Dutch are so pragmatic
In this episode Colleen and Allard deep dive into the one thing that defines Dutch culture above all else: pragmatism!
Come along as we discuss all the hot topics: prostitution, drugs, sex, crime and more....and find out what drives Dutch decision making! Are the Dutch really that tolerant? How have they figured out problems other countries have wrestled with for years! Listen and find out!
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S4 E4: What the Dutch *really* got up to in 2024!
It's time for our 'year in review'! What were the top headlines in the Netherlands in 2024 and what did those crazy Dutchies get up to? Tune in and find out!
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S4 E3: The One About How the Dutch Don't Lie
The Dutch are honest ( maybe too honest); ever wondered why?! They also cannot, will not and do not tell lies! Colleen and Allard do a deep dive on why the Dutch are so darn honest, while Colleen teaches Allard what a "white lie" is.
Find out why the Dutch communicate the way they do -- and how politeness differs per culture!
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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