UPDATE: The Podcast is put on hold for now.
Unfortunately, I have to pause all activities regarding the podcast because it is challenging for me to complete all tasks involved. The lovely comments and unique insights the interviewees gave made me realize that I miss my country, my friends, my family, and the way of life in general. I am dealing with a severe level of homesickness, and I cannot get through any interview without getting emotional. As a result, it is challenging to get any work done.
In theory, I am perfectly qualified to do all podcast editing and publishing, and I have learned a lot in the interviews. However, I cannot do the work because I cannot separate myself emotionally from the information shared during the interviews. The beautiful stories and well-put perspectives shared with me made me question my own life choices because -let’s face it- living in the Netherlands is a privilege, even when times get rough.
As I stated before, I am pausing all activities regarding the podcast for now. However, I am not deleting anything since I hope to complete and continue the podcast later. I will keep you posted whenever I may continue my work.
Original information:
I have been conceptualizing The Dutchest Thing Podcast. However, I am rather new to the concept of podcasts, and I definitely do not know how or where to start. So, I just started somewhere.
My main goal with the podcast would be to get to know people who moved to the Netherlands and to let them talk about their experiences. I want to talk with them about their reasons for their move and how they are experiencing their time in the Netherlands among the Dutch people. I want to know about their successes and struggles, the things they love and hate, and what they have embraced and miss. I want to connect with them.
I want to tell the story of the Dutch experience from the perspective of those who chose to live in the Netherlands. I want to portray an honest image of life in the nation and become a source of information for those looking to move to the Netherlands.
I am currently practicing my interviewing skills and emotionally preparing to start a podcast. At the same time, I am looking for people who want to be a guest on the podcast. And no worries, the guests do not have to speak Dutch at all: the podcast is in English. So, if you know someone -or are someone- who wants to be a guest, please fill out the following form: