Ever wondered what drives a Scottsdale-based commercial pilot to chase the Dutch national soccer team across the globe, wearing the exact same beer-stained, custom-tailored orange suit to nearly 100 consecutive matches?

On this episode of the Superfan Diaries, I’m talking with the legendary Oranje Suit Man himself, Daniel Oordt, about the madness, the mystery, and the magic of the orange army currently marching through the World Cup.

We dive into the unbelievable story of how a childhood move sparked a lifelong obsession, what it feels like to end up on a massive downtown Dallas mural alongside superstars Virgil van Dijk and Memphis Depay, and how he manages to balance a high-flying career with a grueling global tournament schedule. But what is the real, hilarious story behind his indestructible suit, and what did it take for the famous Dutch “Links Rechts” march to literally put him in a wheelchair?

You’ll have to listen to the full episode to unlock the true meaning of gezelligheid and discover the secrets of the iconic orange double-decker bus before the next kickoff.

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