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Dream jobs: Firefighter part 1 (Netherlands)

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When you see a fire, your natural instinct is to run away from it, as far and as fast as possible! Things are different for firefighters. They have to face the danger in order to save lives. But running into buildings that are on fire, is only part of the job. Therefore I’m glad chief John Widdershoven of the firefighter unit in Brunssum was kind enough to talk to me about what it means to be a firefighter, chasing exotic animals and why you seldom see an job advert in the newspapers for the fire department. Continue reading


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An Interview With UFO Hunters’ Pat Uskert

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Blogpost #2 UFO Hunters – Pat Uskert

Finding the right people for an interview isn’t always easy. But sometimes it’s just a matter of simply switching on your TV. A few weeks ago I was watching a couple of episodes of UFO Hunters on History Channel. The many intriguing aspects such as mystery, profound research and government cover-ups fascinated me. One of the creators and hosts of the show, Pat Uskert, has been kind enough to agree to an interview during which we talked about a wide range of subjects. From exploring new countries and finding your passion, to the influence of media on events that shook the world. Continue reading


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An Interview With BBC’s Jamie Stangroom

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Blogpost #1 BBC’s Jamie Stangroom

This blog not only contains my random ramblings about a wide range of topics, but also interviews with people who are either interesting for various reasons or simply downright awesome. This week’s guest is BBC Radio 5 presenter, creator of the Rock Games and all around legend Jamie Stangroom. Continue reading