PodcastOnline (Global)Global
Echt Gebeurd
Authentic personal true stories told live in Dutch. Great cultural and listening immersion.
Why choose Echt Gebeurd: Dutch-language podcast for learners. Build listening skills naturally. Covers B1 to B2 to C1 levels. Well-reviewed by learners.
At a glance
Type
Podcast
Location
Online (Global) · Global
Format
Online
CEFR levels
B1 · B2 · C1
Key facts
Researched 2026-06-10Founded
2008
Based
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Pricing
Free podcast; optional Vriend van de Show membership at EUR 2.50/month plus one-time donations; live storytelling events are ticketed
Formats
podcast (audio), live monthly storytelling evenings, diary readings on stage
Levels
Best for B1+ and above; native-paced unscripted Dutch personal stories, good for advanced listening practice
Best for
Advanced Dutch learners wanting authentic, natural spoken Dutch and cultural storytelling
Echt Gebeurd is a Dutch storytelling podcast and live-event series founded in 2008 by Paulien Cornelisse and Micha Wertheim, inspired by the American show The Moth, where ordinary people tell their own true personal stories on a small stage. Selected stories are released on the podcast, and each event features someone reading from a diary they kept as a teenager. It is well established with a large back catalogue and a high listener rating on Apple Podcasts.
- Founded in 2008, modeled on the US storytelling show The Moth
- Hosted by writer Paulien Cornelisse and comedian Micha Wertheim
- Distinctive format where a storyteller reads from their own teenage diary at each event
- Rated 4.6 out of 5 from over 4,400 ratings on Apple Podcasts (NL)
- 566 episodes listed on Apple Podcasts
Best for
StorytellingListeningB1-B2
Sources & verification
Official: https://www.echtgebeurd.nl
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