Stuff Dutch People Like

Colleen and Allard are back for another wild and wacky season of Stuff Dutch People Like. To kick off Season 5, they look back on Allard's time in Canada and pose the question: can a grown Dutchman ever really fit into a very Canadian summer? From the highs (customer service!) to the lows (the "Sorry's" are endless!), Allard brings us along to compare, contrast....and well, complain!

And what about Colleen? She now likes her healthcare as Dutch as possible ("shitty tasting medicine and no beating around the bush") and got to see the Netherlands through the eyes of her visiting family from Canada (yep! Some hilarious Dutch service stories are coming up!)

Come along for the ride! This season is just getting started!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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.

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!

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!