4 chapters across the catalog
No Agenda Meetups, North Sea Splash and Global Events
A report from a "Splash Up" meetup in Scheveningen, Netherlands, describes producers jumping into the cold North Sea. The hosts list upcoming meetups in Idaho, Texas, Kansas, and Tokyo, emphasizing the importance of these local gatherings for building community resilience and "connection and protection."
Netherlands New Year Traditions and Scheveningen Firenado
The Dutch tradition of extreme New Year's Eve firework celebrations is highlighted, including a massive bonfire in Scheveningen. A 150-foot tower of wooden pallets created a "firenado" that showered the city with embers, causing multiple roof fires. The event resulted in a record number of fires across the country despite the typically docile nature of the Dutch population.
Colonoscopy Debate, Warren Buffett and Dutch Pronunciation
A discussion on the merits of colonoscopies mentions Warren Buffett's skepticism of the procedure. A donor from New York shares his success in hiring his first employee but requests a "de-douching" for him. The segment ends with a challenge to pronounce "Scheveningen," a word used in WWII to identify German spies in the Netherlands.
No Agenda Donation Segment, Dutch Language Wartime Tips
The hosts review the show's artwork and donation statistics, noting a seasonal dip. They discuss a large donation from Viscount Sir Richard Bagwell and share a wartime anecdote about the Dutch word "Scheveningen" being used to identify German spies. The segment includes various "karma" sound bites and listener-requested jingles.
