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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

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 str

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

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 wh

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 han

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 lea

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 Amsterda

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

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 shar

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 t