Ekstra Weekend
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Ekstra Weekend is a Dutch radio broadcast by the Dutch public broadcaster NTR for 3FM
. The show airs at Friday nights between 7 and 10 pm. The show is hosted by Gerard Ekdom
and Michiel Veenstra
. The name of Ekstra weekend is a contraction
of the last names of the two hosts. When one of the two is absent, they are replaced by Domien Verschuuren, nicknamed Iemand Anders (someone else), who used to be the producer of the show until Tjitse Leemhuis took his roll. On 6 May 2011 the 'voice of 3FM, Eric Corton, substituted for Gerard Ekdom
. In the past, other DJ's have been known to replace either one of the regular DJ's. Rob Stenders
, Paul Rabbering and Bart Arens
have all been substitute DJ's. They all have their own show on 3FM
. Producer Tjitse Leemhuis (a.k.a. Tjibbe Tjibsma) is also part of the show.
An important characteristic of the show is that it looks and sounds like a total chaos. Usually more of the items go wrong or won't air on the time that they're meant to be aired. The presenters call the show their party on the radio. Although Ekstra Weekend is aired on a music station, the hosts talk a large part of the show.
An important part of the show is the guest. Every week, Ekdom and Veenstra receive a guest. Usually this is a celebrity from The Netherlands or Flanders
. Incidentally they'll receive a guest from The United Kingdom or United States
.
Ekstra Weekend is the successor of Lantinga & Swijnenberg. That show moved to afternoon drivetime
as Coen & Sander Show when Wouter van der Goes
moved from 3FM to the commercial broadcaster Q-Music.
Since 6 March 2009, the show is also broadcast on the digital TV channel 101 TV.
Ekstra Weekend has been nominated for the Gouden Radioring twice. On both occasions it didn't win this price for best radioshow in The Netherlands.
Gerard and Michiel play a part of a voice recording of a Dutch celebrity whose voice is electronically distorted. Listeners can call to the studio with a solution. As a gimmick
, Dutch television presenter Ron Brandsteder is usually called by the first caller. Veenstra then takes a look down the hallway if it is really Ron Brandsteder and Ekdom plays a jingle of the typical laughter
of Brandsteder (which sounds much like someone in severe respiratory problems).
In the 20 February 2009 show, Michiel almost got a heart attack
when he opened the door and found Ron’s son Rick Brandsteder on the doorstep. On 17 December 2010 Michiel again got a big shock when the real Ron Brandsteder bustled into the studio.
In this section an object will be thrown out of the window, usually by the guest. Part of this is to call security, they have to make sure no one walks around the building when this happens. Since January 2011, this segment also has a 'decibel ranking', how louder the bang, how higher the guest ends up in the ranking.
If there’s a guest in the show, he or she may choose five questions out of a list of fifty. The guest doesn't know the question behind that number in advance. The questions that are thus asked to the guest are usually quite difficult or personal, but the guest does actually construct his or her own interview.
Listeners can send their text messages at the moment the 'secret word'-jingle will be played. When a listener is chosen, he or she receives the secret word off-air. Then a friend or relative of the listener is called. When they pick up the phone, the contestant has to describe the secret word, without actually saying it or mentioning they are on national radio. When the other person guesses the word, instantly the James Last
version of the "Too Fat Polka (She's too fat for me)" is played, while the entire studio goes crazy. Hammering things with trashcan lids or forming a conga line to celebrate the correct answer. At last the prizes the contestant wins are revealed.
When the provided relatives or friends can't be reached, Fabienne de Vries is called. She's usually helpful to the contestant and almost always gets the right word.
3FM
3FM is a Dutch radio station on the NPO which broadcasts popular music. It can be compared with BBC Radio 1.-History:3FM was created as Hilversum 3 by minister Maarten Vrolijk on 11 October 1965, to counterbalance the popular offshore station Radio Veronica...
. The show airs at Friday nights between 7 and 10 pm. The show is hosted by Gerard Ekdom
Gerard Ekdom
Gerard Ekdom is a radio-dj at the Dutch radio station 3FM. Since September 2001 until September 2010 he hosted the show Arbeidsvitaminen each weekday from 10:00 until 12:00 am...
and Michiel Veenstra
Michiel Veenstra
Arjan Michiel Sander Veenstra is a radio-dj for the NTR on 3FM. He presents the program MetMichiel every Monday to Thursday between 19.00 and 22.00. On Friday he can be heard between 7:00 PM and 10:00 PM with Ekstra Weekend....
. The name of Ekstra weekend is a contraction
Contraction
Contraction may refer to:In physiology:* Muscle contraction, one that occurs when a muscle fiber lengthens or shortens** Uterine contraction, contraction of the uterus, such as during childbirth* Contraction, a stage in wound healing...
of the last names of the two hosts. When one of the two is absent, they are replaced by Domien Verschuuren, nicknamed Iemand Anders (someone else), who used to be the producer of the show until Tjitse Leemhuis took his roll. On 6 May 2011 the 'voice of 3FM, Eric Corton, substituted for Gerard Ekdom
Gerard Ekdom
Gerard Ekdom is a radio-dj at the Dutch radio station 3FM. Since September 2001 until September 2010 he hosted the show Arbeidsvitaminen each weekday from 10:00 until 12:00 am...
. In the past, other DJ's have been known to replace either one of the regular DJ's. Rob Stenders
Rob Stenders
Rob Stenders is a Dutch radio DJ.Stenders had a long lasting career in radio starting with local radio stations. Stenders followed up Edwin Evers in the 3FM morning show "Stenders Vroeg" for the public radio and television company "VARA"...
, Paul Rabbering and Bart Arens
Bart Arens
Bart Arens is a Dutch radio dj. He currently presents 3 radio programs on 3FM: 3FM Weekend request, Mega Top 50 and De radioshow van Bart.http://www.3fm.nl/dj/Bart-Arens-References:...
have all been substitute DJ's. They all have their own show on 3FM
3FM
3FM is a Dutch radio station on the NPO which broadcasts popular music. It can be compared with BBC Radio 1.-History:3FM was created as Hilversum 3 by minister Maarten Vrolijk on 11 October 1965, to counterbalance the popular offshore station Radio Veronica...
. Producer Tjitse Leemhuis (a.k.a. Tjibbe Tjibsma) is also part of the show.
An important characteristic of the show is that it looks and sounds like a total chaos. Usually more of the items go wrong or won't air on the time that they're meant to be aired. The presenters call the show their party on the radio. Although Ekstra Weekend is aired on a music station, the hosts talk a large part of the show.
An important part of the show is the guest. Every week, Ekdom and Veenstra receive a guest. Usually this is a celebrity from The Netherlands or Flanders
Flanders
Flanders is the community of the Flemings but also one of the institutions in Belgium, and a geographical region located in parts of present-day Belgium, France and the Netherlands. "Flanders" can also refer to the northern part of Belgium that contains Brussels, Bruges, Ghent and Antwerp...
. Incidentally they'll receive a guest from The United Kingdom or United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
.
Ekstra Weekend is the successor of Lantinga & Swijnenberg. That show moved to afternoon drivetime
DriveTime
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as Coen & Sander Show when Wouter van der Goes
Wouter van der Goes
Wouter van der Goes is a Dutch radio DJ.At age twelve, he was tinkering with audio equipment as a hobby. Later, during his free time, he worked with several local radio stations, as well as pirate stations, while having a regular job as an insurance salesman.In 1995, Van der Goes is hired by Radio...
moved from 3FM to the commercial broadcaster Q-Music.
Since 6 March 2009, the show is also broadcast on the digital TV channel 101 TV.
Ekstra Weekend has been nominated for the Gouden Radioring twice. On both occasions it didn't win this price for best radioshow in The Netherlands.
The voicelift
Gerard and Michiel play a part of a voice recording of a Dutch celebrity whose voice is electronically distorted. Listeners can call to the studio with a solution. As a gimmick
Gimmick
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, Dutch television presenter Ron Brandsteder is usually called by the first caller. Veenstra then takes a look down the hallway if it is really Ron Brandsteder and Ekdom plays a jingle of the typical laughter
Laughter
Laughing is a reaction to certain stimuli, fundamentally stress, which serves as an emotional balancing mechanism. Traditionally, it is considered a visual expression of happiness, or an inward feeling of joy. It may ensue from hearing a joke, being tickled, or other stimuli...
of Brandsteder (which sounds much like someone in severe respiratory problems).
In the 20 February 2009 show, Michiel almost got a heart attack
Myocardial infarction
Myocardial infarction or acute myocardial infarction , commonly known as a heart attack, results from the interruption of blood supply to a part of the heart, causing heart cells to die...
when he opened the door and found Ron’s son Rick Brandsteder on the doorstep. On 17 December 2010 Michiel again got a big shock when the real Ron Brandsteder bustled into the studio.
Uit Het Raam (out of the window)
In this section an object will be thrown out of the window, usually by the guest. Part of this is to call security, they have to make sure no one walks around the building when this happens. Since January 2011, this segment also has a 'decibel ranking', how louder the bang, how higher the guest ends up in the ranking.
Vijf Vragen (five questions)
If there’s a guest in the show, he or she may choose five questions out of a list of fifty. The guest doesn't know the question behind that number in advance. The questions that are thus asked to the guest are usually quite difficult or personal, but the guest does actually construct his or her own interview.
Het Geheime woord (The secret word)
Listeners can send their text messages at the moment the 'secret word'-jingle will be played. When a listener is chosen, he or she receives the secret word off-air. Then a friend or relative of the listener is called. When they pick up the phone, the contestant has to describe the secret word, without actually saying it or mentioning they are on national radio. When the other person guesses the word, instantly the James Last
James Last
James Last is a German composer and big band leader. His "happy music" made his numerous albums best-sellers in Germany and the United Kingdom. His composition, "Happy Heart", became an international success in interpretations by Andy Williams and Petula Clark...
version of the "Too Fat Polka (She's too fat for me)" is played, while the entire studio goes crazy. Hammering things with trashcan lids or forming a conga line to celebrate the correct answer. At last the prizes the contestant wins are revealed.
When the provided relatives or friends can't be reached, Fabienne de Vries is called. She's usually helpful to the contestant and almost always gets the right word.