In this second episode of The Heart of the Nieuwmarkt Neighbourhood, Irma and Jim talk to Theodoor van Boven: entrepreneur, local resident and founder of De Condomerie. A conversation about condos, culture, community and the art of getting lost.

Theodore tells how a "joke for six months" grew into a world-famous phenomenon, why a woollen condom really exists, and how the Winston bar became the ideal think tank for a new sexual morality.

Getting lost in your own neighbourhood

We delve into the history of the neighbourhood, hear about the Zeedijk's junkie years, about the importance of listening (to customers as well as to each other). And we learn that sometimes foreplay starts with a pink flamingo or a frog condom. It is an episode full of anecdotes, urban wisdom and a subtle plea for getting lost in your own neighbourhood.

Rembrandt

Fancy more stories from the neighbourhood? Check here the episode with Epco Runia, about Rembrandt's studio and old neighbourhood life.