Episodes

  • RD028 | Gratis drinken voor een mooie vrouw

    RD028 | Gratis drinken voor een mooie vrouw
    Mar 28 2026
    Rick, Maarten, and Sandra talk about whether mannen should always pay for a dame on a date. They share their own opinions, laugh a bit, and keep things pretty real. If you know some Dutch and want easy, fun listening practice, this one is worth your time. Transcript + oefeningen: https://dutchfluency.com Tulip Trainer: https://tulip.dutchfluency.com Reddit post: https://reddit.com/r/nederlands/comments/1s55y1b/mannen_die_alles_voor_een_dame_betalen/ Meer podcasts: https://dutchfluency.com
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    3 mins
  • RD027 | Instagram filmpje kost bijna honderdduizend euro

    RD027 | Instagram filmpje kost bijna honderdduizend euro
    Mar 27 2026
    Rick, Maarten, and Sophie talk about a very expensive Instagram video that cost belastingbetalers almost 93.000 euro, and why Kati Piri is asking minister Yesilgöz some hard questions about it. The gesprek is relaxed but curious, and they break it all down in simple, easy Dutch. If you want to understand Dutch politics a little better, this is a good one to listen to. Transcript + oefeningen: https://dutchfluency.com Tulip Trainer: https://tulip.dutchfluency.com Reddit post: https://reddit.com/r/nederlands/comments/1s3o5gi/kati_piri_vraagt_minister_yesilgöz_om_opheldering/ Meer podcasts: https://dutchfluency.com
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    4 mins
  • RD026 | Criminaliteit en waar het echt om gaat

    RD026 | Criminaliteit en waar het echt om gaat
    Mar 26 2026
    Rick, Maarten, and Sophie talk about a vraag lots of people have but feel unsure asking out loud: is it racist to point out that allochtonen commit crimes more often? They go back and forth on what the numbers actually mean and where the real problem lies. If you want to think through a tough onderwerp with some friendly company, this one is worth your time. Transcript + oefeningen: https://dutchfluency.com Tulip Trainer: https://tulip.dutchfluency.com Reddit post: https://reddit.com/r/nederlands/comments/1s3a9sr/antwoord_op_wat_is_er_racistisch_aan_erkennen_dat/ Meer podcasts: https://dutchfluency.com
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    4 mins
  • RD025 | De trein kost meer dan parkeren

    RD025 | De trein kost meer dan parkeren
    Mar 25 2026
    Rick, Marco, and Silke talk about something very Dutch: the trein and why it feels like such a zooitje lately. They share their frustrations, laugh a lot, and somehow keep it all in simple A2 Dutch and English. If you want to practice Dutch while hearing real people complain about trains, this one is for you. Transcript + oefeningen: https://dutchfluency.com Tulip Trainer: https://tulip.dutchfluency.com Reddit post: https://reddit.com/r/nederlands/comments/1s2j2wm/wat_een_zieke_shitzooi_is_de_trein_tegenwoordig/ Meer podcasts: https://dutchfluency.com
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    4 mins
  • RD024 | Mijn groene hart bloedt echt

    RD024 | Mijn groene hart bloedt echt
    Mar 24 2026
    Rick, Maarten, and Sophie talk about "mijn groene hart" and why caring for the environment can feel both hopeful and a little heartbreaking. They share personal moments, disagree a bit, and keep things real. If you want easy Dutch conversation with some hart in it, this one is worth a listen. Transcript + oefeningen: https://dutchfluency.com Tulip Trainer: https://tulip.dutchfluency.com Reddit post: https://reddit.com/r/nederlands/comments/1s1njkq/mijn_groene_hart_bloedt/ Meer podcasts: https://dutchfluency.com
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    4 mins
  • RD023 | Ongeluk op het tankstation toilet

    RD023 | Ongeluk op het tankstation toilet
    Mar 23 2026
    Rick, Maarten, and Sophie talk about a man at a tankstation in Almelo who made quite a mess, and why Tubantia thought it was okay to point a camera at the toilet. The gesprek is easygoing and a little silly, perfect for A2 learners who want real Dutch topics without the stress. Come listen and pick up some new words along the way. Transcript + oefeningen: https://dutchfluency.com Tulip Trainer: https://tulip.dutchfluency.com Reddit post: https://reddit.com/r/nietdespeld/comments/1s0iup6/bezoeker_van_tankstation_in_almelo_opent_gulp/ Meer podcasts: https://dutchfluency.com
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    3 mins
  • RD022 | Betonblokken in plaats van voetbal

    RD022 | Betonblokken in plaats van voetbal
    Mar 22 2026
    Rick, Maarten, and Sophie talk about a veldje where kids are no longer allowed to play voetbal after betonblokken were placed there. They share their thoughts on the story in simple, easy Dutch that is great for A2 learners. Give it a listen, it is a nice short episode to follow along with. Transcript + oefeningen: https://dutchfluency.com Tulip Trainer: https://tulip.dutchfluency.com Reddit post: https://reddit.com/r/nietdespeld/comments/1ryyzya/omroep_brabant_betonblokken_op_het_veldje_waar/ Meer podcasts: https://dutchfluency.com
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    4 mins
  • RD021 | Wanneer wordt extremisme gewoon normaal

    RD021 | Wanneer wordt extremisme gewoon normaal
    Mar 21 2026
    Rick, Maarten, and Sophie talk about the groei of FvD and how extreemrechts ideas are slowly becoming more normal in Dutch politics. They also ask some hard questions about what journalists should do differently when covering these movements. Give it a listen, it is a good one. Transcript + oefeningen: https://dutchfluency.com Tulip Trainer: https://tulip.dutchfluency.com Reddit post: https://reddit.com/r/thenetherlands/comments/1rz14j2/de_groei_van_de_fvd_de_normalisering_van/ Meer podcasts: https://dutchfluency.com
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    3 mins