Dam Yankee

Simon Lukacs

Improv comedian Simon Lukacs joins Zack Newmark on the show this week! Lukacs pulls back the curtain on improv comedy, talks about what it was like being cast in the role of Ebenezer Scrooge as a young boy, and the new perspective he gained from life in Amsterdam.
 
You can follow all of his endeavors on his Instagram page @lukacssimon
 
This episode is supported by MyExpatTaxes.com, Americans living abroad can easily file their taxes and foreign bank reporting. Find out how to get caught up with the IRS, and if you qualify to receive $1,400 from the third U.S. stimulus package. Use discount code DAMYANKEE for ten percent off.
 
And support was provided by Amsterdam language school NedLes.com, where it is never too early or too late to begin learning Dutch with the Delft Method. Dam Yankee listeners will get a 10-percent discount on online, in-person, and hybrid courses at NedLes when they use the code PODCAST.
 
Zack Newmark is an Emmy winning journalist and the founder of NL Times. Dam Yankee is an NL Times production.
 
Created by: Zack Newmark and Peach Rizzo
 
Produced by: Peach Rizzo

André Klukhuhn

Dutch chemist turned philosopher Dr. André Klukhuhn joins us on the show this week! He talks about living in Amsterdam during WWII, taking a stand against NATO in the early 1970s, and residing in the Red Light District.
André’s magnum opus is available online for free at https://andreklukhuhn.nl/
This episode is supported by MyExpatTaxes.com, Americans living abroad can easily file their taxes and foreign bank reporting. Find out how to get caught up with the IRS, and if you qualify to receive $1,400 from the third U.S. stimulus package. Use discount code DAMYANKEE for ten percent off.
And support was provided by Amsterdam language school NedLes.com, where it is never too early or too late to begin learning Dutch with the Delft Method. Dam Yankee listeners will get a 10-percent discount on online, in-person, and hybrid courses at NedLes when they use the code PODCAST.
Zack Newmark is an Emmy winning journalist and the founder of NL Times.
Dam Yankee is an NL Times production.
Created by: Zack Newmark and Peach Rizzo
Produced by: Peach Rizzo
Edited by: Marcus Engel

Pep Rosenfeld

Boom Chicago co-founder and author Pep Rosenfeld joins us on the show this week! He explains what he said to get a laugh out of President Barack Obama and pulls back the curtain on his time writing for Saturday Night Live.
Pep Rosenfeld’s book can be purchased online in English or Dutch for €24.99 here: https://boomchicago.nl/shows/book-launch-work-laugh-balance/ 
 
This episode is supported by MyExpatTaxes.com, Americans living abroad can easily file their taxes and foreign bank reporting. Find out how to get caught up with the IRS, and if you qualify to receive $1,400 from the third U.S. stimulus package. Use discount code DAMYANKEE for ten percent off.
 
And support was provided by Amsterdam language school NedLes.com, where it is never too early or too late to begin learning Dutch with the Delft Method. Dam Yankee listeners will get a 10-percent discount on online, in-person, and hybrid courses at NedLes when they use the code PODCAST.
 
Zack Newmark is an Emmy winning journalist and the founder of NL Times. Dam Yankee is an NL Times production.
 
Created by: Zack Newmark and Peach Rizzo
 
Produced by: Peach RizzoEdited by: Marcus Engel

Aaron Blaise

Oscar-nominated director and animator Aaron Blaise joins us on the show this week! He dispels the infamous Lion King “S-E-X” rumour and discusses keeping 2d animation alive. 
 
Blaise is currently in the middle of the Snow Bear Roadshow. Tickets for the upcoming Berlin show on May 24 can be purchased for 35 euros here: https://weareplaygrounds.filmchief.com/shop/tickets?v=1448
 
This episode is supported by MyExpatTaxes.com, Americans living abroad can easily file their taxes and foreign bank reporting. Find out how to get caught up with the IRS, and if you qualify to receive $1,400 from the third U.S. stimulus package. Use discount code DAMYANKEE for ten percent off.
 
And support was provided by Amsterdam language school NedLes.com, where it is never too early or too late to begin learning Dutch with the Delft Method. Dam Yankee listeners will get a 10-percent discount on online, in-person, and hybrid courses at NedLes when they use the code PODCAST.
 
Zack Newmark is an Emmy winning journalist and the founder of NL Times. Dam Yankee is an NL Times production.
 
Created by: Zack Newmark and Peach Rizzo
 
Produced by: Peach Rizzo

Pete Philly

Rapper and MC Pete Philly joins Zack Newmark on the show this week! They discuss his secret stand-up performances, overcoming Lyme disease, and getting married in Aruba.
 
Tickets for all his current tour with Perquisite can be purchased here: https://www.petephillyandperquisite.com/live
 
This episode is supported by MyExpatTaxes.com, Americans living abroad can easily file their taxes and foreign bank reporting. Find out how to get caught up with the IRS, and if you qualify to receive $1,400 from the third U.S. stimulus package. Use discount code DAMYANKEE for ten percent off.
 
And support was provided by Amsterdam language school NedLes.com, where it is never too early or too late to begin learning Dutch with the Delft Method. Dam Yankee listeners will get a 10-percent discount on online, in-person, and hybrid courses at NedLes when they use the code PODCAST.
 
Zack Newmark is an Emmy winning journalist and the founder of NL Times. Dam Yankee is an NL Times production.
 
Created by: Zack Newmark and Peach Rizzo
 
Produced by: Peach Rizzo

Wynton Marsalis

Living jazz legend Wynton Marsalis joins Zack Newmark on the show this week! They discuss his musical family, the civil rights movement, and his long history performing in the Netherlands.
 
Tickets for all his current tour can be purchased here: https://wyntonmarsalis.org/tour/upcoming
 
This episode is supported by MyExpatTaxes.com, Americans living abroad can easily file their taxes and foreign bank reporting. Find out how to get caught up with the IRS, and if you qualify to receive $1,400 from the third U.S. stimulus package. Use discount code DAMYANKEE for ten percent off.
 
And support was provided by Amsterdam language school NedLes.com, where it is never too early or too late to begin learning Dutch with the Delft Method. Dam Yankee listeners will get a 10-percent discount on online, in-person, and hybrid courses at NedLes when they use the code PODCAST.
 
Zack Newmark is an Emmy winning journalist and the founder of NL Times. Dam Yankee is an NL Times production.
 
Created by: Zack Newmark and Peach Rizzo
 
Produced by: Peach Rizzo

Linus Karp

Theater creator Linus Karp joins Zack Newmark on the show this week! They discuss his journey to the stage from smalltown Sweden, saving money by using audience participation, and creating roles for yourself instead of waiting to be cast.
 
Tickets to his upcoming Amsterdam show Diana: The Untold and Untrue Story can be found here: https://www.podiummozaiek.nl/programma/details/3172/diana-the-untold-and-untrue-story-awkward-productions
 
This episode is supported by MyExpatTaxes.com, Americans living abroad can easily file their taxes and foreign bank reporting. Find out how to get caught up with the IRS, and if you qualify to receive $1,400 from the third U.S. stimulus package. Use discount code DAMYANKEE for ten percent off.
 
And support was provided by Amsterdam language school NedLes.com, where it is never too early or too late to begin learning Dutch with the Delft Method. Dam Yankee listeners will get a 10-percent discount on online, in-person, and hybrid courses at NedLes when they use the code PODCAST.
 
Zack Newmark is an Emmy winning journalist and the founder of NL Times. Dam Yankee is an NL Times production.
 
Created by: Zack Newmark and Peach Rizzo
 
Produced by: Peach Rizzo

Charlotte Jacobs

Musician Charlotte Jacobs joins Zack Newmark on the show this week! They discuss Jacobs’ connection to dance, her life as an expat in New York City, and singing in both Dutch and English
 
Check out Charlotte Jacob’s upcoming dates: https://www.charlottejacobsmusic.com/
 
This episode is supported by MyExpatTaxes.com, Americans living abroad can easily file their taxes and foreign bank reporting. Find out how to get caught up with the IRS, and if you qualify to receive $1,400 from the third U.S. stimulus package. Use discount code DAMYANKEE for ten percent off.
 
And support was provided by Amsterdam language school NedLes.com, where it is never too early or too late to begin learning Dutch with the Delft Method. Dam Yankee listeners will get a 10-percent discount on online, in-person, and hybrid courses at NedLes when they use the code PODCAST.
 
Zack Newmark is an Emmy winning journalist and the founder of NL Times. Dam Yankee is an NL Times production.
 
Created by: Zack Newmark and Peach Rizzo
 
Produced by: Peach Rizzo

Derek Mitchell

Comedian Derek Mitchell joins Zack Newmark on the show this week! They discuss Mitchell’s viral social media account @letsdoubledutch, going method in the school play, and the secret to a good Dutch accent.
 
Check out Derek Mitchell’s upcoming dates: https://linktr.ee/letsdoubledutch?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAabSAktotI3PxOGFuOfAF_tQc1WscdLjYas79IAvE8_xrlUnkN-UKhI8aP8_aem_2OeK-WbX151ivgDRz6ryDQ
 
This episode is supported by MyExpatTaxes.com, Americans living abroad can easily file their taxes and foreign bank reporting. Find out how to get caught up with the IRS, and if you qualify to receive $1,400 from the third U.S. stimulus package. Use discount code DAMYANKEE for ten percent off.
 
And support was provided by Amsterdam language school NedLes.com, where it is never too early or too late to begin learning Dutch with the Delft Method. Dam Yankee listeners will get a 10-percent discount on online, in-person, and hybrid courses at NedLes when they use the code PODCAST.
 
Zack Newmark is an Emmy winning journalist and the founder of NL Times. Dam Yankee is an NL Times production.
 
Created by: Zack Newmark and Peach Rizzo
 
Produced by: Peach Rizzo

Kyla Cobbler

Irish Comedian Kyla Cobbler joins Zack Newmark on the show this week! They discuss Cobbler’s 11 siblings, her first time on stage, and her life abroad in Spain and Italy. 
Check out Kyla Cobbler’s upcoming tour dates on her website: https://kylacobbler.com/tour-dates/
This episode is supported by MyExpatTaxes.com, Americans living abroad can easily file their taxes and foreign bank reporting. Find out how to get caught up with the IRS, and if you qualify to receive $1,400 from the third U.S. stimulus package. Use discount code DAMYANKEE for ten percent off.
And support was provided by Amsterdam language school NedLes.com, where it is never too early or too late to begin learning Dutch with the Delft Method. Dam Yankee listeners will get a 10-percent discount on online, in-person, and hybrid courses at NedLes when they use the code PODCAST.
Read more about this interview on the leading English-language news site in the Netherlands, NL Times: https://nltimes.nl/2025/02/27/irish-comic-crowd-work-specialist-kyla-cobbler-ready-first-amsterdam-gig
 
Zack Newmark is an Emmy winning journalist and the founder of NL Times. Dam Yankee is an NL Times production.
Created by: Zack Newmark and Peach Rizzo
Produced by: Peach Rizzo