Vlaarse Dingen

About Vlaarse Dingen

Welkom bij Vlaarse Dingen. Een podcast gemaakt door Robert Tetteroo en Rik Bouman. In deze podcast nemen we je mee op een reis door de geschiedenis van Vlaardingen. Van markante verhalen uit het verleden tot bijzondere hedendaagse vertellingen, we duiken in alles wat deze stad te vertellen heeft. Heb jij ook een weergaloos en echt gebeurde Vlaardingse geschiedenis, of een sterk verhaal met een Haringkop in de hoofdrol, laat het weten en wie weet krijg jij, of krijgt je verhaal, ook een plek in deze audio-kroniek van onze stad. Instagram: @VlaarseDingen https://instagram.com/VlaarseDingen

Publisher

Rik Bouman & Robert Tetteroo

Category

society & culture · society & culture · society & culture

Language

nl

Explicit

No

First episode

30 Apr 2023

Latest episode

8 Nov 2026

Latest episodes

185 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   8 Nov 2026

   Derde Ronde van Los Angeles van 1932 tot 2028: Deel 48: Evert Kroon: de 'octopus' van Montreal 1976

   We present Evert Kroon as the pivotal figure who secured the Dutch men’s water polo team a bronze medal at the 1976 Montreal Olympics. We recount his singular performance against the Soviet Union that earned him the sobriquet “the octopus.” We describe his background, including his birth in 1946, his play for H.Z.C. De Robben, eight national titles, and his work as a tax official and later a sports shop owner. We explain how the team reached Montreal after Nigeria withdrew and how coach Ivo Trumbits guided the squad. We relay teammates’ accounts of Kroon’s strict training standards and his calm authority in goal. We conclude by noting his lasting legacy in Dutch water polo and the high regard in which we continue to hold his achievements. We recount with measured admiration the odyssey of the Dutch waterpolo squad in Montreal in 1976, wherein Evert Kroon emerged as the preeminent fulcrum of our collective endeavour. I describe the decisive administrative and ceremonial choices that framed the tournament: the IOC limitation to six participants at the closing ceremony, Bram Leeuwenhoek’s principled refusal to accept the flagbearing due to competitive obligations, and the subsequent, unanimous selection of Kroon to shoulder the national standard. I detail the climactic confrontation with the Soviet juggernaut, during which Kroon’s goalkeeping elicited astonishment and consternation among the opposition; I recount how his prodigious interventions—aptly encapsulated in the sobriquet “the octopus”—precipitated a psychological reverberation that unsettled a team accustomed to dominance. The narrative culminates in the final pool proceedings, wherein our resilience yielded a bronze medal after a sequence of tightly contested matches, including a recuperative victory over Yugoslavia and a decisive draw against Italy, the latter producing the podium allocation determined by goals scored and conceded. Throughout, I emphasize the technical brilliance and implacable temperament of Kroon as the axis upon which our achievement turned. Takeaways: I recount Evert Kroon as the decisive goalkeeper who inspired national pride and carried our flag at the closing ceremony. We explain how the Dutch team gained entry to Montreal after Nigeria withdrew, which allowed us to compete and ultimately win an Olympic bronze medal. I describe the match in which Kroon's extraordinary saves earned him the 'octopus' epithet and shifted momentum against the favored Soviet team in the tournament. We note coach Ivo Trumbits' leadership, which solidified tactics and resilience and led to international recognition after securing Olympic bronze for the Netherlands. I reflect on the broader significance: water polo's status as a rigorous international Olympic sport, our Dutch cultural roots in local pools, and the narrow tiebreaker that placed Italy above us in goal differential. Companies mentioned in this episode: International Olympic Committee (IOC) HZC De Robben Netflix Koninklijke Nederlandse Zwembond (KNZB) NOS (Nederlandse Omroep Stichting) Club Natació Sabadell

2. 

   1 Nov 2026

   Derde Ronde van Los Angeles van 1932 tot 2028: Deel 47: De legendes Ard Schenk en Kees Verkerk!

   Ard Schenk figureert als centrale figuur in ons gesprek, waarbij wij zijn Olympische trajecten uit 1964, 1968 en 1972 nauwgezet reconstrueren. Ik vertel hoe hij als jonge vlaggendrager in Innsbruck bescheiden presteerde op de 1500 meter en hoe zijn loopbaan zich vervolgens ontwikkelde. Wij bespreken de cruciale momenten in Grenoble, waar Verkerk hem de 1500 meter afsnoepte, en de ommekeer richting de vroege jaren zeventig, met wereldtitels en talrijke wereldrecords. Wij geven concrete details over tijden en omstandigheden, waaronder de moeilijke ijscondities in Sapporo en de volgorde van de races die zijn toernooi bepaalden. Ik ga in op de beslissende dagen in Sapporo: het goud op de 5000 meter, de mislukte 500 meter na een val en de herstelrace op de 1500 meter die uitmondde in een olympisch record. Ik verbind deze resultaten met zijn bijzondere tactiek op de 10.000 meter, waarbij hij dicht bij de sneeuwrand bleef rijden en een tijd neerzette die Verkerk net achterliet. Wij schetsen hoe die opeenvolging van prestaties Schenk positioneerde als de dominante schaatser van die Winterspelen, en hoe wij de betekenis van zijn overwinningen in historisch perspectief plaatsen. De rivaliteit tussen Art Schenk en Kees Verkerk vormt het hart van mijn tweede samenvatting. Ik leg uit hoe de twee aanvankelijk als onafscheidelijk duo werden gezien, samen trainden en hotelkamers deelden, en hoe coach Leen Vrommer later ingreep om hen te scheiden. Wij behandelen de verschuiving in dynamiek: Verkerk had aanvankelijk mentaal de overhand; Schenk leerde in de loop van de jaren zijn eigen mentale veerkracht te ontwikkelen. Ik bespreek hoe die mentale ommekeer zijn resultaten beïnvloedde en hoe psychologische strategieën onderdeel werden van zijn succes. Wij belichten tevens Schenks methoden om verwachtingen te temperen en tegenstanders te ontregelen. Ik citeer zijn latere reflecties dat hij vooraf rekening hield met drie gouden medailles, maar naar buiten toe twijfel wekte. Verder behandel ik zijn sportieve verheffing in de vroege jaren zeventig, zijn wereldkampioenschappen allround en zijn baanbrekende wereldrecords, waaronder het onder de twee minuten schaatsen op de 1500 meter. De samenvatting verklaart de rol van coaching, training en mentale voorbereiding in het vormen van een kampioen en hoe deze aspecten het samenspel met Verkerk bepaalden. De maatschappelijke en institutionele context vormt het zwaartepunt van mijn derde samenvatting. Ik bespreek de overgang van amateurisme naar professionalisme die Schenk meemaakte en zijn rol bij de oprichting van de International Speed Skating League in 1972. Wij analyseren de weerstand van traditionele schaatsbonden, de boycott van wedstrijden en de uiteindelijke instorting van het profcircuit in 1974, waardoor Schenks Olympische successen feitelijk het sluitstuk van zijn amateurcarrière vormden. Ik ga in op zijn kritische kijk op commerciële vormen van de sport en zijn bedenkingen bij de ontwikkeling van het moderne Olympisch model. Daarnaast behandel ik de culturele impact: de enorme radio‑luisteraars tijdens de nachtwedstrijden, de rol van verslaggevers en de mediahype rond Sapporo. Ik vertel ook over Schenks persoonlijke houding tot zijn prijzen—zijn beslissing afstand te doen van medailles en zijn nuchtere omgang met publiciteit—en reflecteer op zijn nalatenschap als een van de grootste schaatsers in de Nederlandse sportgeschiedenis. Wij sluiten af met een waardering voor zijn betekenis en de blijvende echo van zijn prestaties in de schaatssport. We emphasize that Art Schenk rose to dominance and won three gold medals at the 1972 Sapporo Olympic Games. I describe his long rivalry with Kees Verkerk, which helped shape Dutch speed skating in the 1960s and 1970s. We recount his early Olympic years, including his role as flag bearer in Innsbruck 1964 and the 1500 m silver in Grenoble 1968. I note his three world allround titles from 1970 to 1972, his many world records, and his feat of skating the 1500 m in under two minutes. We explain how he managed pressure and used race tactics, notably in the 10,000 m in Sapporo. I also outline his move to the professional International Speed Skating League in 1972 and how that decision ended his Olympic career while furthering the sport’s professionalization. Takeaways: We explain that Art Schenk changed Dutch speed skating and became a national legend. I describe the rivalry and friendship between Schenk and Kees Verkerk that drove public interest. We recount in detail how Schenk won three Olympic gold medals in Sapporo, improved world records dramatically, and dominated long distances despite poor ice conditions. I note that Schenk preferred allround titles and criticized commercialization and the International Olympic Committee's strict rules. We explain that he joined the professional ISSL, which led to boycotts, loss of Olympic eligibility, and the end of that era. I recall how Schenk managed pressure by hiding confidence and using psychological tactics against his competitors. Companies mentioned in this episode: NOS Solo Mars Ford International Speed Skating League (ISSL) Koninklijke Nederlandse Schaatsenrijdersbond (KNSB) Internationaal Olympisch Comité (IOC)

3. 

   4 Oct 2026

   Damen Innovation Talks : 1. AUTONOMOUS SAILING

   We explore the next steps toward autonomous sailing and emphasize that the principal aim is to convert present technological capabilities into safe, efficient, and commercially viable operations. I speak with Fokke van der Veen and Jochen Nonhebel about what is possible today and what ships might look like by 2035. We identify drivers such as rising transport demand, a shortage of skilled seafarers, the need for greater safety, and the pursuit of lower operating costs. We outline the staged path from autopilot and decision support to supervised decision making and full autonomy, and we stress that vessels must operate within a smart, connected ecosystem to realise true benefits. We address regulatory hurdles, the need for secure data sharing and goal‑based rules, and we highlight demonstrators like the autonomous Interceptor as working proofs of concept. We urge suppliers to test systems in the field and to align on digital interfaces so that we can advance safely and at scale. We explore the next steps toward autonomous sailing and emphasize that the principal aim is to convert present technological capabilities into safe, efficient, and commercially viable operations. I speak with Fokke van der Veen and Jochen Nonhebel about what is possible today and what ships might look like by 2035. We identify drivers such as rising transport demand, a shortage of skilled seafarers, the need for greater safety, and the pursuit of lower operating costs. We outline the staged path from autopilot and decision support to supervised decision making and full autonomy, and we stress that vessels must operate within a smart, connected ecosystem to realise true benefits. We address regulatory hurdles, the need for secure data sharing and goal‑based rules, and we highlight demonstrators like the autonomous Interceptor as working proofs of concept. We urge suppliers to test systems in the field and to align on digital interfaces so that we can advance safely and at scale. I moderated a focused dialogue on the strategic rationale and long term drivers for autonomous sailing. I set the scene by introducing Fokke van der Veen and Jochen Nonhebel and by framing the central question of why autonomy matters. We identify three core drivers: the rising demand for transport capacity, the declining availability and skill level of maritime professionals, and the imperative to improve safety and operational efficiency. I describe the staged pathway to autonomy that Jochen outlined: from long established autopilot systems to decision support, to supervised decision making, and ultimately to full autonomy where vessels can complete missions without human intervention. We stress that autonomy is a means, not an end, and that the mission concept—ferries transporting people, survey vessels mapping seabeds—must remain central. I conclude by emphasizing the need for balance between human expertise and technological augmentation, and the importance of industry alignment on a shared vision for vessels in 2035. I recount our examination of practical challenges, regulatory barriers, and the ecosystem needed for scaled autonomous operations. I listened as Fokke articulated that autonomy must solve real problems and deliver a viable business case. We discussed the dependence of smart vessels on ambient data and third party inputs, such as traffic management, pilots, and port authorities. I note the serious security risks we addressed, including spoofing and jamming, and the consequent need for robust redundancy and secure communication. We detailed regulatory gaps: most rules assume people aboard, so questions about responsibility and remote operator qualification remain unresolved. I emphasize that the Netherlands permits experimental trials, but full commercial implementation will require a shift toward goal-based regulation. We advocate for multi‑stakeholder collaboration among industry, government, and knowledge institutes to avoid lagging regulation and to accelerate safe, scalable adoption. I summarize our survey of current technologies and concrete demonstrations that illustrate progress toward autonomous sailing. I describe Damen’s autonomous Interceptor and the C Falcon platforms that were presented at the festival. We relate operational tests such as NATO interoperability exercises in Portugal, successful mine and submarine hunting trials, and the use of modular autonomy layers and resilient connectivity by partners. I press the imperative voiced by Jochen to take solutions into the field rather than confine them to design rooms. We call on suppliers to be proactive, to engage in field trials, and to align digital interfaces so systems can interoperate. I end with a clear operational challenge: we must prove safety through testing, validate economic benefit for operators, and coordinate standards and interfaces so that autonomous vessels can be integrated responsibly and effectively into maritime operations. I moderated a focused dialogue on the strategic rationale and long term drivers for autonomous sailing. I set the scene by introducing Fokke van der Veen and Jochen Nonhebel and by framing the central question of why autonomy matters. We identify three core drivers: the rising demand for transport capacity, the declining availability and skill level of maritime professionals, and the imperative to improve safety and operational efficiency. I describe the staged pathway to autonomy that Jochen outlined: from long established autopilot systems to decision support, to supervised decision making, and ultimately to full autonomy where vessels can complete missions without human intervention. We stress that autonomy is a means, not an end, and that the mission concept—ferries transporting people, survey vessels mapping seabeds—must remain central. I conclude by emphasizing the need for balance between human expertise and technological augmentation, and the importance of industry alignment on a shared vision for vessels in 2035. I recount our examination of practical challenges, regulatory barriers, and the ecosystem needed for scaled autonomous operations. I listened as Fokke articulated that autonomy must solve real problems and deliver a viable business case. We discussed the dependence of smart vessels on ambient data and third party inputs, such as traffic management, pilots, and port authorities. I note the serious security risks we addressed, including spoofing and jamming, and the consequent need for robust redundancy and secure communication. We detailed regulatory gaps: most rules assume people aboard, so questions about responsibility and remote operator qualification remain unresolved. I emphasize that the Netherlands permits experimental trials, but full commercial implementation will require a shift toward goal-based regulation. We advocate for multi‑stakeholder collaboration among industry, government, and knowledge institutes to avoid lagging regulation and to accelerate safe, scalable adoption. I summarize our survey of current technologies and concrete demonstrations that illustrate progress toward autonomous sailing. I describe Damen’s autonomous Interceptor and the C Falcon platforms that were presented at the festival. We relate operational tests such as NATO interoperability exercises in Portugal, successful mine and submarine hunting trials, and the use of modular autonomy layers and resilient connectivity by partners. I press the imperative voiced by Jochen to take solutions into the field rather than confine them to design rooms. We call on suppliers to be proactive, to engage in field trials, and to align digital interfaces so systems can interoperate. I end with a clear operational challenge: we must prove safety through testing, validate economic benefit for operators, and coordinate standards and interfaces so that autonomous vessels can be integrated responsibly and effectively into maritime operations. Takeaways: I explain that autonomy aims to shift human roles toward supervision to increase operational effectiveness. We note that automation progresses in stages from autopilot to decision support to full autonomy. I state that ecosystem connectivity and secure data sharing are essential for efficient autonomous vessel operation. We warn that current regulations do not yet accommodate unmanned commercial operations and need goal based adaptation. I point out economic drivers such as rising operating costs and reduced skilled crew that motivate adoption of autonomy. We urge suppliers to test systems in the field early and to align digital interfaces for rapid integration. Companies mentioned in this episode: Smash Smart Shipping Damen Diamond Digital Zebus

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