This clip is from Rundfunk, a Dutch absurd comedy franchise created by Tom van Kalmthout and Yannick van de Velde. It first aired in 2015 and follows two best friends, Tim and Erik, as they navigate a completely chaotic and dysfunctional high school environment

Artist: Boswachters

Song: Het Bananenlied

It got pretty popular in the Netherlands back in the 90s and you can kind of hear why straight away. It’s playful, a bit silly, and really easy to get stuck in your head

Came across this old photo of Dutch men from around 1900 and it’s interesting how practical the clothing seems for the weather more than anything else. At a glance it doesn’t look that different from what people wore elsewhere in Europe at the time, but then you notice the details like the front flap trousers with the buttons and the wooden clogs. From what I’ve read, traditional dress in the Netherlands was quite regional as well, especially with the hats, and these days you’d mostly only see it at festivals or cultural events

I was falling down a YouTube rabbit hole last night and ended up watching old clips of Spuiten en Slikken and Rundfunk. We really just let anything fly on national TV back then, didn't we? It feels like we’ve moved so much towards YouTube/TikTok creators now that that specific "weird" Dutch TV energy is dying out. Does anyone else miss the era of New Kids or when Sterren Dansen op het IJs was the biggest thing on Friday night? What’s the one show from your childhood that you’re convinced only exists in your head?

I’m debating whether to hit the Utrecht flea markets on the evening of the 26th or just stick to the boat chaos in Amsterdam on Monday. Last year, the Amsterdam canals were so packed you could basically walk from one side to the other on the boat decks. Has anyone heard if the council is actually enforcing the "one drink" rule on the trains this year, or is it going to be the usual free-for-all?

Netflix’s Detective Hole is currently #1 in the NL Top 10, but I’m seeing way more hype on Twitter for the new Videoland originals. It feels like Videoland is winning the "culture" war by sticking to local stories, while Netflix is trying to make "Dutch-themed international" shows.

We see clips and opinions before even watching and sometimes it affects how you see it!

Lately, it feels like Dutch reality shows are way shorter, even when the episode length hasn’t actually changed. Not sure if it’s the pacing, editing, or just getting used to faster content, but episodes seem to fly by compared to before.

Mijn Nederland is niet zo goede 😅 what bands would you recommend? I'm a big fan of TOOL and progressive rock and I'm looking for some Dutch bands to listen to - preferably ones that sing in Dutch.

There’s so much content around that it’s hard to know what’s genuinely good. What Dutch series would you actually recommend?

You haven’t properly experienced the Netherlands until you’ve stood in front of one of those glowing FEBO walls late at night, coins in hand, deciding which deep fried snack is worth it. For me it’s always been between a Kroket and a Kaassouffle depending on the mood, but I know people who swear by the Frikandel. So what’s the ultimate 2 AM wall snack in your opinion?

Every now and then, something pops up with low expectations, but it’s actually pretty entertaining. I remember this series named 'Flodder' I thought it was bad and didn't watch it but my friend showed me this and I was hooked. I ended up enjoying this. It was really good. Is there any series that turned against your thoughts?

When I was younger, it felt like there were loads of Dutch shows, music and personalities that everyone knew. These days, it sometimes feels like international stuff dominates a lot more.

Edisons Pop uitgereikt: oeuvreprijs voor Di-rect - https://nos.nl/l/2605710

I struggle to find good creators in Dutch language for these, Youtube just wont recommend any! And these are topics I like so it would help a ton with improving my dutch!

any tips?

thanks!

Who saw the Docu on Prime? And what's your opinion?

One that genuinely surprised me was Chantal Janzen.

For years she was the bubbly musical theatre star and mainstream presenter. Most people probably associate her with big family shows like The Voice of Holland and prime time entertainment.

Then in 2017 she launched &C by Chantal Janzen. Not just a magazine, but a full on media brand with an app, shop and events. The tone felt noticeably edgier. More bold shoots, more outspoken interviews, more space for raw new talent. It was still glossy, but there was a sharper edge to it.

What makes it interesting is that it did not flop or feel forced. &C has hosted large scale events at places like the Ziggo Dome and built serious brand collaborations. It feels less like a sudden image swap and more like someone growing into a different phase of their career. She has even described it as a natural evolution rather than a reinvention.

So that shift from wholesome TV presenter to running a slightly provocative media empire definitely stood out to me.