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!
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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.
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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