#79 - Omarm je waanzin

·1 hr 1 min·5 clips

Maxim and Willem skip the opening to debate why women need 'one and a half hours of foreplay' and what that has to do with podcast intros.

The episode opens with Maxim Hartman and Willem Treur immediately skipping their usual intro, joking about podcast openings and foreplay. They move to 'short news,' starting with the dismissal of a Dutch football manager from Manchester United, critiquing his communication skills and lack of English proficiency while praising Arne Slot's success at Liverpool. Maxim shares a personal story about injuring his wrist after tripping over a guest bed while running to open a gate, then playing and winning a tennis match despite the pain. They discuss Max Verstappen's newfound maturity in Formula 1. The hosts cover a Halloween incident in Waalwijk where a mother and daughter assaulted people and stole candy, which they ironically praise for making the holiday more authentic. They talk about scam calls and direct marketing. The Dutch rich list is mentioned, noting Charlene de Carvalho-Heineken as the richest individual and the family 'de Rijken' who own Kruidvat. A MediaMarkt riot in Rotterdam is analyzed, with the hosts sympathizing with the frustrated crowd. Norway's proposed social media age limit of 15 is discussed, leading to tangents about Scandinavians and children's motor skills. A sponsored segment for Seli e-SIMs explains how to avoid roaming charges. The discovery of invasive 'Lasius neglectus' ants in The Hague's dunes is covered. A long segment on sleep discusses optimal positions, the myth of needing eight hours, and women having cold feet. They criticize politician Mona Keijzer's housing plans. American schools banning Crocs due to safety issues is mentioned. A sponsored segment for Independer promotes financial comparison tools. Advice against using cotton swabs for earwax is given, recommending oil drops instead. A new 'warmth-capturing facade' technology is briefly noted. The episode concludes with a discussion of Maurizio Cattelan's duct-taped banana artwork 'The Comedian,' its rise in value to over $1.5 million, and a final reflection on embracing one's own madness.

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