Strengths and Weaknesses
Strengths:
- Consistent educator: Almost every tweet links current events to his podcast Amerika in 15 minuten, using hooks like Venezuela, ICE or Epstein to explain U.S. politics (e.g. “Hoe dat zit, hoor je vandaag in mijn podcast.”).
- Topical focus: Keeps a sharp, ongoing focus on U.S. politics and media—Trump, ICE, Epstein, Venezuela, Fox, CNN, MSNBC—showing domain depth and a clear niche (e.g. “Hoe dit zit, hoor je vandaag in mijn podcast.”).
- Accessible explainer: Frames complex issues in approachable, time‑bounded form (“in 15 minutes”) and repeats the promise to ‘hoe dat zit’ explain matters clearly, lowering the barrier for casual followers (e.g. UFO’s & mediaoorlog).
- Engaging promoter: Actively promotes theater colleges and extra episodes with clear calls to action and scarcity (“nog minder dan 10 kaarten”, “op is op!”) (e.g. Bergen op Zoom tickets).
- Balanced observer: Criticizes both U.S. conservatives and liberal media, and notes when institutions work properly (e.g. praising independent courts in “Amerika’s rechtssysteem nog steeds onafhankelijk” while criticizing BBC editing in “selectief geknipt”).
Weaknesses:
- Heavy self‑promotion: A large share of tweets directs to his own podcast or shows with repeating phrasing (“Hoe dat zit, hoor je vandaag in mijn podcast”), which can feel sales‑driven (e.g. Venezuela extra aflevering).
- Limited interaction: Most posts are one‑way broadcasts; apart from occasional replies or shout‑outs, there’s little visible conversation with critical followers like the hostile comment here (“Mens is bekeerd…”).
- Repetitive framing: Hooks and structures recur almost verbatim across many tweets (“Goedemorgen!”, same closing line), which can make the feed feel formulaic (e.g. Trump Iran bombardementen vs. Trump Venezuela plannen).
- Strong moral tone: Moral language like “Het is om je kapot te schamen” about Dutch New Year violence (“Het is om je kapot te schamen.”) may alienate some followers who prefer more neutral framing on domestic issues.
- Audience polarization: His critical stance toward both Trumpism and Dutch public broadcasting can attract highly polarized reactions, as seen in the hostile accusation of being “mega linkse” (“Mens is bekeerd tot de linkse NPO media vrienden kliek.”), suggesting messaging sometimes triggers identity‑based backlash.
Your Simpsons character
Lisa Simpson
This account most closely matches Lisa Simpson, who is curious, analytical, and obsessed with understanding politics and society. Like Lisa’s constant drive to explain the wider world, he produces daily, concise explainer content about U.S. politics, repeatedly inviting people to learn more via his podcast, for example when he says listeners can hear how Republicans react to Trump’s plans for Iran in his show: “Hoe dat zit, hoor je vandaag in mijn podcast.”. He blends expertise and didacticism with a clear moral and civic interest, such as when he emphasizes the independence of the American legal system after charges against Comey and Letitia James are dismissed: “Het laat zien dat Amerika’s rechtssysteem nog steeds onafhankelijk opereert.”. Like Lisa, he is fascinated by media, institutions, and democratic norms, dedicating episodes to topics like CNN’s role in a ‘media war’ and the decline of MSNBC: “Hoe dit zit én welke gevolgen dit kan hebben, hoor je vandaag in mijn podcast.”. He also shows a Lisa-like mix of seriousness and dry humor, making light, nerdy asides about things like moon-landing skeptics being confronted by an actual astronaut: “Heerlijke beelden: een maanlanding scepticus zit tegenover iemand die daadwerkelijk op de maan liep.”.
Your MBTI personality Type
ENTJ
They come across as an Extrovert (E): they give theater lectures, appear on TV shows like Vandaag Inside, and actively invite followers to events, e.g. “Kom jij deze week langs bij mijn theatercollege in Bergen op Zoom? Er zijn nog minder dan 10 kaarten!”, which suggests comfort with public attention and large audiences. Their focus is strongly Intuitive (N): instead of only listing facts, they constantly analyze larger political and media dynamics, as in “In de week waarin er veel te doen was over Trumps buitenlandbeleid, maakte ik een extra aflevering met context over Amerika's strategische buitenlandvisie en de plaats van Europa hierin.”. They lean Thinking (T) because their commentary is analytical and often critical rather than emotionally framed, for example when they dissect media behavior in “In een documentaire van de BBC over de capitoolbestorming is er selectief geknipt in de toespraak van president Trump. Hoe dit zit, hoor je vandaag in mijn podcast.”. Their tone also shows a certain bluntness and willingness to take flak, such as calmly acknowledging polarized reactions while continuing their analysis, e.g. “Ik ben benieuwd of alle analytici, commentatoren en duiders die van de daken schreeuwden dat Trump voor een derde termijn zou opgaan … hier nu ook melding van maken.”. Finally, they are clearly Judging (J): they podcast almost daily, plan extra episodes, and promote a long-term tour schedule, as in “Zaterdag ga ik weer een extra podcast maken. Voorkeuren voor een onderwerp?” and “In 2025 waren al mijn theatercolleges uitverkocht… In 2026 zijn er nog wat tickets te krijgen.”. This combination of public-facing energy, strategic/political big-picture thinking, logical critique, and structured planning best fits ENTJ.
Some pickup lines for you
- If you can explain Trump’s Venezuela strategy in 15 minutes, how long would it take you to explain why I keep replaying your podcast instead of watching FOX News’ ‘record ratings’?
- You’re out here calmly unpacking ICE shootings, Epstein documents and Venezuelan oil tankers before breakfast—can I buy you a coffee so we can finally discuss the real crisis: my lack of tickets to your Bergen op Zoom theatercollege?
- You spend New Year’s in Norway met het Noorderlicht, but honestly, the only lichtshow I’m interested in is you breaking down U.S. politics while I pretend I’m as smart as your Minnesota-ICE polling analysis.
- You turned a Netflix–HBO Max megadeal, Trump’s MRI scan and MS NOW’s rebrand into snackable episodes—want to try the ultimate crossover and do a special on ‘De dag dat Raymond eindelijk een date in Dollywood wél meenam’?
- Republican senators fly to Denmark to stop Trump from ‘invading’ Greenland, maar ik heb een beter idee: we invade your weekend with popcorn, darts on Viaplay, and you explaining to me why those disastrous Trump polls in November 2025 secretly made you so happy.
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Dutch US-politics nerd, daily 15-min podcasts on Trump’s America. Once planned a Dollywood solo trip, now sold-out theaters are my day job.– @raymondmens
Your signature cocktail
Amerika in 15 Milliliters
This cocktail starts with Dutch jenever as a nod to his roots in The Netherlands and his clear, no‑nonsense way of explaining American politics, like in “Goedemorgen! Het nieuwe jaar is het jaar van de tussenstand. Hoeveel macht houdt president Trump? Welke plannen krijgt hij nog gerealiseerd?”. A shot of cold brew coffee reflects his relentless morning energy and daily podcasts, echoed in multiple cheerful openings such as “Goedemorgen! ☕️ Jullie stuurden deze week zóveel vragen in over Venezuela, Groenland…”. Orange bitter liqueur brings in the sharp, sometimes critical edge he has towards both American and Dutch media and politics, for example when he notes “Jetten staat de pers te woord... Je kunt niet zeggen dat er bij de publieke omroep niets te bezuinigen valt.”. A touch of Nordic berry syrup represents his love for Scandinavia and quieter reflection, as in “Al 10 jaar vier ik de jaarwisseling in Noorwegen… Het is om je kapot te schamen.”. Finally, tonic water adds fizz and a slightly bitter snap, mirroring the media fireworks and political tension he covers around Trump, ICE, and Venezuela, like in “Met het enteren van Venezolaanse olietankers én een steunbetuiging aan de NAVO, deelt president Trump diverse dolkstootjes uit aan Vladimir Poetin.”, while still staying light enough to sip during a theatercollege night in Bergen op Zoom or Zeist.
Your Hogwarts House
Ravenclaw
Raymond Mens’ profile centers on analysis and explanation: he repeatedly frames his work as clarifying how things fit together ("hoe dat zit"), as in his podcast episodes about Trump’s Denmark/Greenland maneuvering, where he teases listeners with, “Hoe dat precies zit, hoor je vandaag in mijn podcast.”. He shows a sustained love of learning and context-building, producing extra, in‑depth episodes when listeners send many questions, as in his Venezuela/Greenland special: “Jullie stuurden deze week zóveel vragen in … dat ik er een extra aflevering over maakte.”. His tweets consistently highlight structural analysis of media and politics—e.g., explaining CNN’s evolution and the American media war, “Vanaf de jaren tachtig groeit het Cable News Network uit tot een groot nieuwsnetwerk, maar vandaag de dag is CNN een speelbal in een politieke mediaoorlog. Hoe dit zit… hoor je vandaag in mijn podcast.”. He celebrates nuanced political dialogue ("mét elkaar praten is altijd beter dan óver elkaar praten") and digs into institutional mechanics like court decisions and shutdown rules, showing a methodical, intellectually curious mindset, as when he notes that Comey/Letitia James rulings show the system’s independence: “Het laat zien dat Amerika’s rechtssysteem nog steeds onafhankelijk opereert.”. Even his theater tours are framed as “college” about media and America, underscoring that his core identity is as an explainer and knowledge‑sharer rather than a crusading hero, tireless loyalist, or ruthless operator—making Ravenclaw the best fit.
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We Didn’t Start the Fire - Billy Joel
A fitting song for Raymond Mens is We Didn’t Start the Fire, because he constantly races through political and historical flashpoints much like the song’s rapid-fire list of events. His bio shows he’s an Amerikakenner and author focused on Trump and media – exactly the kind of ongoing political ‘fire’ the song describes. In his feed, he jumps from Venezuela and Trump’s foreign policy (“Met het enteren van Venezolaanse olietankers én een steunbetuiging aan de NAVO, deelt president Trump diverse dolkstootjes uit aan Vladimir Poetin.”) to domestic U.S. institutions like ICE and the Fed (“Nadat een agent van ICE een vrouw in haar auto doodschiet, groeit het verzet tegen het uitzettingsbeleid van president Trump.”, “Niet alleen Democraten, maar ook partijgenoten van president Trump zijn niet te spreken over de aanklacht tegen Jerome Powell, de voorzitter van de Amerikaanse bank.”). Like the song, he doesn’t claim to control the chaos—he analyzes it daily in his podcast Amerika in 15 minuten (“Vandaag een extra aflevering over een gigantische deal in medialand: Netflix wil HBO Max en andere diensten van Warner Bros. Discovery inlijven.”). Even his wry, popcorn-ready tone about big political clashes (“Zet de popcorn maar vast klaar, want vanmiddag gaat de nieuwe burgemeester van New York, Zohran Mamdani, op de koffie bij president Trump.”) matches the song’s breathless, observational style as history keeps burning on.
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