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 in...
Jul 27, 2025•52 min•Season 4Ep. 11
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 ...
Jul 20, 2025•42 min•Season 4Ep. 10
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 m...
May 24, 2025•47 min
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 at...
Feb 27, 2025•42 min•Season 4Ep. 8
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 ...
Feb 21, 2025•52 min•Season 4Ep. 7
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.
Feb 13, 2025•45 min•Season 4Ep. 6
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!
Feb 01, 2025•43 min•Season 4Ep. 5
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!
Jan 26, 2025•55 min•Season 4Ep. 4
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!
Jan 11, 2025•34 min•Season 4Ep. 3
Part two of Colleen and Allard's discussion on their trips to Canada --and what they loved, questioned (huh?) and missed from home! Allard wants to talk all things coffee, snacks and food....while Colleen has a lot to say about Canadian bathrooms! Listen to see if Allard can pass Colleen's "Great Canadian Quiz" filled with (little) known Canadiana trivia!
Dec 28, 2024•45 min•Season 4Ep. 2
On the first episode of Season 4 (gosh golly!), Allard recounts his adventures as a Dutchie in Canada for the *very first* time! What did he like about Canada, what did he find surprising, and most importantly, how does Canadian food compare to Dutch dishes?!
Dec 20, 2024•38 min•Season 4Ep. 1
For this season's finale, Allard and Colleen hit the road and set off to explore the charming Dutch harbour town of Volendam. Come along as they eat fresh herring and Colleen tries Volendam's famous Dutch eel (paling) for the first time! As they continue their way around town they also meet several local Volendamers who share their stories about life in this well-known town, its famous residents, and of course, what to eat (award-winning poffertjes anyone?!). We hope you enjoy the ride!...
Jul 12, 2024•49 min•Season 3Ep. 12
In this episode Colleen and Allard ditch their usual jokes to respond to a listener who wrote in about having a hard time making a new life as an immigrant/expat in the Netherlands. It's not the first time they've been asked the question: "how the heck do I make friends with the Dutch?!" so they decided to share their personal advice on how to get down with the Dutchies! Oh and you don't wanna miss the first time Colleen tried to make a Dutch friend and the terrible turn it took!! Moving abroad ...
Jun 16, 2024•45 min•Season 3Ep. 11
On this episode Colleen finally gets to talk about her favoruite Dutch institution: the brown bar/brown café! What the heck is a 'brown bar' you ask?! Well it's one part cozy, one part fun...and all things gezelligheid! Take a listen as Allard and Colleen walk you through the history of the Dutch bruine kroeg and what you precisely need to et, drink and listen to (hint: smartlappen ) when visiting one! Oh and of course they will share their top 3 jaunts in Amsterdam...followed by a short quiz pr...
Jun 07, 2024•37 min•Season 3Ep. 10
In this episode Colleen and Allard are visited by 'Canadian boyfriend Rob' who is here to administer the official Dutch inburgering (civic integration) exam to our two hosts. The inburgering exam is a series of tests on the Dutch language and society. The exams are a requirement by the Dutch government to get a permanent residence permit or a Dutch passport Much has been said about this infamous exam and its utterly absurd questions! Will Allard and Colleen pass the test and be allowed to remain...
Jun 01, 2024•35 min•Season 3Ep. 9
In this episode Colleen talks about the differences in driving in the Netherlands --- specifically about how damn near impossible it is to get a driver's license in the Lowlands in 2024! Allard and Colleen then launch into "part two" of their list of things to most definitely never do while in the Netherlands! Show up unannounced? Nope! Refuse cake? Not a good idea! Call the Netherlands, Holland? NEVER!!! p.s. Colleen's brother makes a surprising admission about his experience with Dutch directn...
May 23, 2024•42 min•Season 3Ep. 8
In this episode Allard and Colleen discuss what NOT to do in the Netherlands! They've made a list and you're going to want to hear their insider tips on some of the surprising things you really don't want to do while visiting or living in the Netherlands. From peeing in the canals (it's deadly!) to talking on your phone while ordering a coffee, here are some of the things that will get you majorly told off in the Lowlands!
May 16, 2024•38 min•Season 3Ep. 7
This year's edition of Kingsday has sadly come and gone but that doesn't mean that Allard and Colleen don't have A LOT to say about it! Curious about the history of this curious day? Looking to refresh your knowledge of the Dutch royals? They've got your covered! From their personal favorite Kingsday anecdotes to the incredible treasures they have scored on the street, listen to find out insider tips on how the Dutch *really* celebrate this day!
May 08, 2024•41 min•Season 3Ep. 6
In this episode Colleen and Allard are looking back through history at all the cool shit the Dutch invented! And we aren't talking deep fried snacks my friends, we are taking MASSIVE life-changing inventions. Who invented essentially all the major tech developments of the last century?? The Dutch! Are you currently reading this on that little magical device in your hand? Well guess what, it couldn't do half the stuff it does without our cheese-loving Lowland friends! Come take a deep dive into h...
Apr 19, 2024•30 min•Season 3Ep. 5
The fans have been sending in A LOT of questions and Colleen and Allard finally sit down and randomly select a few to answer. The results? Hi-larious, of course! From questions about Dutch weddings, the cost-of-living, how much money Amsterdammers really make and Dutch toilet habits (eeww), our listeners have questions and luckily Allard and Colleen have answers! Ever wondered why Dutch people are so poorly portrayed on TV & Film? Allard has a theory! Plus, have you heard Matt Damon speak Du...
Apr 10, 2024•31 min•Season 3Ep. 4
In this episode Allard and Colleen re-visit one of the most talked about topics surrounding Dutch culture: directness! And guess what? Allard finally is starting to understand what all the fuss is about! From Allard's recent experiences at a Dutch circle party, to Colleen's endless anecdotes of the Dutch blurting out whatever is on their minds, tune in to hear how they handle it! Oh and find out that one Dutch letter Colleen still has a hard time pronouncing! Doei!...
Apr 02, 2024•40 min•Season 3Ep. 3
Colleen and Allard are back from their North American travels, but they do have a few things they wish the Dutch would learn from overseas! From the seemingly trivial 'doggie bag' to washers and dryers that ACTUALLY WORK, the SDPL duo has questions and WANTS answers! Next up, Colleen is utterly baffled when her kids request a 'dropping' in a Canadian forest. She learns (to her huge amazement) that her own daughter was 'dropped' in the Netherlands in the middle of the night at school camp. Allard...
Mar 21, 2024•29 min•Season 3Ep. 2
Guys, Colleen and Allard are finally back for another season!! Where the heck were they!? Well in Alaska and Canada, of course! In this season's first episode the've got a ton of dirt to discuss from their recent travels; everything from good old North American manners (Allard finally gets it!) to Lazy-Boyz (peak ugly comfort), North American fridges (as big as an Amsterdam studio) and the one food item Colleen always brings back in her suitcase (think: meat in a bag)!
Mar 10, 2024•42 min•Season 3Ep. 1
You asked and we delivered! Yes it's our season finale, and yes we have decided to discuss, debate and devour a whole new round of Dutch deep-fried delights! In between mouthfuls Allard and Colleen discuss this last season, the highs the lows and listeners feedback! Of course, they drift off topic and end back up on some new Dutch expressions and an entirely new Dutch word for Colleen "Bokito-proof" (say what?!). Tune in for the last episode of Season 2....and don't blame us if you leave hungry ...
Jul 23, 2023•59 min•Season 2Ep. 12
In this episode Colleen and Allard discuss the hauntings of Amsterdam! Take a trip back through Amsterdam's dark past and find out on which streets you may hear a few extra screams in the night! From Bloedstraat (Blood Street) to Spooksteeg (Ghost Alley), Amsterdam has creepy secrets at every turn. Of course, Allard and Colleen both have a few ghost stories of their own to share. Allard casually shares how he grew up in a real-life 'poltergeist house' and Colleen tells us about the crazy thing s...
Jun 02, 2023•49 min•Season 2Ep. 11
After a short (and unannounced!) hiatus, Allard and Colleen are back! Find out what has been keeping them both super busy the last 2 months and what their loyal listeners had to say about it! In this episode Colleen and Allard discuss what it means to 'feel at home' somewhere, and how certain cities immediately give you energy while others suck you dry! Allard is curious to hear if Colleen, as a transplanted Canadian truly feels at home in the Netherlands surrounded by all these Dutchies! Is the...
May 27, 2023•40 min•Season 2Ep. 10
In this episode Allard and Colleen enter new territory: Stuff Dutch People Hate! Together they've made a list of the top ten 'pet peeves' of the Dutch --everything from terrible tourists on bikes to being confused for Germans (oops)! Colleen joins in the rant fest mostly agreeing with all the Dutch dislike, apart from their distain of spontaneity and queuing (common guys, even children can behave better in lines!!) Curious what the Dutch really think about being on time, or their local celebriti...
Apr 02, 2023•42 min•Season 2Ep. 9
Allard has finally got his episode where he can talk about sex….while kinda ;) On this episode Colleen and Allard discuss how the Dutch truly have no shame. Whether it comes to sex on television, peeing in public or openly discussing their bathroom (and bedroom!) habits, the Dutch seem to have much less shame than their North American counterparts! Colleen and Allard discuss the butt-naked Dutch sauna and Colleen’s first humiliating experience (who knew you could do naked wrong?!). Colleen is im...
Mar 03, 2023•38 min•Season 2Ep. 8
In this episode Colleen and Allard discuss what it is like to live in a country with so much history. They reminisce while sharing their favourite stories and offer some tips on how and when to see the best hidden secrets of Amsterdam (hint: Open Garden Days). And surprise: Colleen has a pop quiz for Allard on some utterly odd Dutch expressions! Can he recognise the English versions of famous Dutch idioms and translate them in time?! From "I go dead" to "doing it for bacon and beans"...and "dick...
Feb 24, 2023•36 min•Season 2Ep. 7
Colleen and Allard are back with another episode on all thing Dutch culture! This time, it's one of Colleen's favourite topics: the Dutch wedding! Yes, my friends, the Dutch do wedding *very* differently than North Americans. As you can imagine we talk money as Dutchies maintain their stereotypical "thriftiness" right up to the altar! Want to know why the Dutch don't do wedding planners? (hint: they force their friends to do it for free). Why do the Dutch marry so late? What's the average cost o...
Feb 17, 2023•42 min•Season 2Ep. 6
