"GECANCELED Voor Een Grap" Met Rogier Kahlmann

6 Mar 2026 · 79 min
1:18:54

In this Dutch-language podcast episode, host (the Hete Hangijzers podcast) interviews comedian Rogier Kahlmann about the recent wave of venue cancellations and coordinated complaint campaigns that have targeted his shows. Kahlmann describes how he has been labeled a "Ben Shapiro" figure and a "controlled opposition" by left‑wing critics, and explains his self‑identification as a right‑wing, FVD‑supporting, pro‑Israel comedian who nonetheless claims limited knowledge of Israeli politics. The conversation expands to a broader analysis of polarization in the Dutch comedy scene, the role of subsidies and left‑wing media in shaping what material gets booked, and the impact of cheap‑ticket platforms like Social Deal on audience composition. Kahlmann defends his use of “trigger‑warning” shows as a safe space to test material, contrasts this with the decline of open‑mic culture, and shares examples of controversial jokes about race, gender, and the George Floyd meme that have sparked backlash. The hosts discuss accusations that Kahlmann is a tool for fascist or anti‑Jewish agendas, his experiences with threats from far‑right supporters, and his strategic decision to stay focused on the Netherlands and Belgium rather than pursue a U.S. tour. The episode concludes with promotion of Kahlmann’s website (triggerwarning.nl) and the Hete Hangijzers community platform for supporters.

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