What Are You Doing in Denmark?

Voting turnout among internationals in Denmark is often under 30%, compared to over 70% for Danes. We can do better than that, right? Local elections in Denmark decide more than you think. Derek and Brooke get all the voting as international details from Narcis George Matache in this conversation. From Denmark’s upcoming local and regional elections—what councils actually do, who can vote, and why internationals matter.Highlights include:  when you are eligible to vote (EU and non-EU citizens)how early voting workshow to avoid mistakes that could invalidate your ballotNo excuses: if you live here, you likely have a say. Listen in and learn how your vote shapes Denmark’s daily life.#VoteHome podcast:https://www.pod.link/1742152076Previous episode with Narcis:https://www.pod.link/1704607322/episode/Njg4M2QyODgzNzgxMzExZjkxNGI2ZDg5Narcis George Matache (guest):IG: https://www.instagram.com/narcisgmatacheFB: https://www.facebook.com/NarcisGMatache/Last Week In Denmark (LWID) newsletter: https://lastweekdk.substack.com/LWID podcast:https://open.spotify.com/show/5dFxU6ujQ6ktjNNTaPNVKu Vote Home Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/3El6T0rZFAr0QV6P0ocyL6Derek Hartman: IG: https://www.instagram.com/derekhartmandk YT: https://youtube.com/c/robetrottingTikTok: https://tiktok.com/@robetrottingFB: https://www.facebook.com/robetrottingBrooke Black:IG: https://instagram.com/brookeblackjustTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@brookeblackjust📢 Send us your questions and/or comments. They may be featured in an episode:voice: https://www.speakpipe.com/waydidemail: hello@robe-trotting.com👉 Don’t forget to share this podcast with any friends who've made the move to Denmark.👀 More WAYDID tips on living in Denmark on social media:Instagram: https://instagram.com/waydidpodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/RobeTrotting/📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFCSH6KqKooZmSx1GJu9CWZYjX8esjl2F Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Helpful or Hilarious? In this episode, Derek is joined by comedian Jefferson Bond to explore the wonderfully unhinged world of expat Facebook groups in Denmark. These online spaces are meant to help newcomers navigate life in Denmark — but they’re also overflowing with conspiracy theories, questionable advice, and the occasional comedy gold.Highlights include:A now-legendary post about someone repeatedly calling 112 “just to test if it works.”The mystery of Copenhagen’s missing wasps (and Jefferson’s unforgettable wasp battle story).How venting in these groups sometimes spirals into culture clashes between internationals and Danes.The everyday frustrations that pop up — from crowded metros to unspoken social rules.It’s a reminder that while these groups can be useful, they’re also best enjoyed with a sense of humor… and a dose of common sense.Policing in Denmark episode mentioned:https://www.pod.link/1704607322/episode/NjhjMTY1MWYwNWRlNWRhYTIyN2QzZTE0Jefferson Bond (Guest):Instagram: https://instagram.com/jeffersonbondcomedy TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/jeffersonbondcomedyFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Jefferson.A.Bond/Tickets: https://billetto.dk/e/jefferson-bond-lucky-potato-billetter-1306749Derek Hartman:Instagram: https://instagram.com/derekhartmandkYouTube: https://youtube.com/c/robetrottingTikTok: https://tiktok.com/@derekhartmandkFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/robetrotting📢 Send us your questions and/or comments. They may be featured in an episode:voice: https://www.speakpipe.com/waydidemail: hello@robe-trotting.com👉 Don’t forget to share this podcast with any friends who've made the move to Denmark.👀 More WAYDID tips on living in Denmark on social media:Instagram: https://instagram.com/waydidpodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/RobeTrotting/📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFCSH6KqKooZmSx1GJu9CWZYjX8esjl2F Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Beer, bonds, and belonging in Denmark. In Denmark, alcohol isn’t just a drink—it’s a social shortcut. From Friday bars to school parties, booze is woven into daily life in ways that can shock newcomers. For internationals, it can feel like you have to drink just to make friends, join in at work, or even learn the language. But is that really true? And how do you handle it if you’d rather not?  In this episode, Derek, Mike, and guest comedian Dharkshika Christopher share stories, stats, and laughs about drinking culture, social pressure, and why you don’t need to be drunk to feel at home in Denmark.Instagram post of Derek opening a beer bottle skillfully: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DO3OFj8jF7_/Dharkshika Christopher:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dharshika.christopherFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/DharshikaChristopherComedyTickets: https://upfestival.dk/om/komikere/dharshika-christopherDerek Hartman:Instagram: https://instagram.com/derekhartmandkYouTube: https://youtube.com/c/robetrottingTikTok: https://tiktok.com/@derekhartmandkFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/robetrottingMike Walsh:Instagram: https://instagram.com/phillymike999📢 Send us your questions and/or comments. They may be featured in an episode:voice: https://www.speakpipe.com/waydidemail: hello@robe-trotting.com👉 Don’t forget to share this podcast with any friends who've made the move to Denmark.👀 More WAYDID tips on living in Denmark on social media:Instagram: https://instagram.com/waydidpodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/RobeTrotting/📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFCSH6KqKooZmSx1GJu9CWZYjX8esjl2F Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Respect. Trust. Laws. Myths. Police. Denmark. Policing in Denmark isn’t what you might expect.In this episode, Allan Hansen, Deputy Chief Superintendent of Copenhagen Police, joins Derek, Mike, and Brooke to demystify how policing really works here. From the difference between 112 and 114, to what’s legal (and what’s not) when it comes to biking, drinking, or swimming in the harbor, the team cuts through the myths internationals often carry with them. Allan also shares what makes Danish policing unique: one unified force, a strong culture of trust, and a focus on preventing problems before they escalate.If you’ve ever wondered whether jaywalking will get you fined, what to do if you lose your phone at a café, or how police handle scams, nightlife, and language barriers, this conversation has the answers. You’ll even hear a few wild stories from Allan’s 30 years on the job including a sheep’s head gone wrong and a city bus nose-diving into a canal. Get the clarity you need to feel safe, confident, and informed.Danish Police (Politi): Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/politiFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/politi/Derek Hartman:Instagram: https://instagram.com/derekhartmandkYouTube: https://youtube.com/c/robetrottingTikTok: https://tiktok.com/@derekhartmandkFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/robetrottingBrooke Black:Instagram: https://instagram.com/brookeblackjustTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@brookeblackjustMike Walsh:Instagram: https://instagram.com/phillymike999📢 Send us your questions and/or comments. They may be featured in an episode:voice: https://www.speakpipe.com/waydidemail: hello@robe-trotting.com👉 Don’t forget to share this podcast with any friends who've made the move to Denmark.👀 More WAYDID tips on living in Denmark on social media:Instagram: https://instagram.com/waydidpodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/RobeTrotting/📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFCSH6KqKooZmSx1GJu9CWZYjX8esjl2F Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of What Are You Doing in Denmark, Derek, Mike, and Brooke dive into the adaptation stage of culture shock. It's that turning point when life in Denmark starts to click. Listeners share their own stories and voice notes about the moments they realized they were doing more than just getting by. They share what made them realize they were navigating daily routines without second-guessing, finding joy in small cultural quirks, and suddenly feeling at home in a place that once felt so unfamiliar.This episode is a reminder that adaptation doesn’t happen overnight, it’s a journey of little wins, awkward stumbles, and surprising breakthroughs. Chances are, you’ll hear a bit of your own experience in these stories.The original culture shock episode: https://shows.acast.com/what-are-you-doing-in-denmark/episodes/culture-shock-in-denmark📢 Use our SpeakPipe link to send us a voice note: maybe you'll be featured in a future episode ➡️ speakpipe.com/waydidDon’t forget to share this podcast with any friends who have made the move to Denmark.For more clips and tips on living in Denmark and follow us on social media:What Are You Doing in Denmark podcast:Instagram: https://instagram.com/waydidpodemail: hello@robe-trotting.comWatch all episodes of What Are You Doing in Denmark on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFCSH6KqKooZmSx1GJu9CWZYjX8esjl2FDerek Hartman:Instagram: https://instagram.com/derekhartmandkYouTube: https://youtube.com/c/robetrottingTikTok: https://tiktok.com/@derekhartmandkFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/robetrottingBrooke Black:Instagram: https://instagram.com/brookeblackjustTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@brookeblackjustMike Walsh:Instagram: https://instagram.com/phillymike999📢 Send us your questions and/or comments. They may be featured in an episode:voice: https://www.speakpipe.com/waydidemail: hello@robe-trotting.com👉 Don’t forget to share this podcast with any friends who've made the move to Denmark.👀 More WAYDID tips on living in Denmark on social media:Instagram: https://instagram.com/waydidpodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/RobeTrotting/📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFCSH6KqKooZmSx1GJu9CWZYjX8esjl2F Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Reverse culture shock hits home hard. Coming home isn’t always easy. After thirteen years in London, Danish comedian Sofie Hagen returns to Denmark and finds that re-entry can be just as surprising as moving abroad. From missing rye bread and blunt small talk to discovering how “first of all” sounds like starting a fight in British emails, Sofie shares the joys and shocks of repatriation with humor and honesty. This episode explores what internationals and Danes alike can learn about belonging, identity, and the hidden “recipe” of being Danish. Listen in for laughter, awkward truths, and the fifth stage of culture shock: coming back.What Are You Doing in Denmark podcast:https://instagram.com/waydidpodhttps://facebook.com/waydidpodhello@robe-trotting.comhttps://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFCSH6KqKooZmSx1GJu9CWZYjX8esjl2FSofie Hagen (Guest):https://www.instagram.com/sofiehagendkhttps://www.comedyzoo.dk/event/1313358-7b2afhttps://www.sofiehagen.com/ Previous episode with Sofie:https://pod.link/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5hY2FzdC5jb20vcHVibGljL3Nob3dzLzY0Y2U4YWE5OTBkMDAyMDAxMTMzZDBkZA/episode/Njg4Y2E0N2NmY2YxYjc5ZjdiNzZhODIwDerek Hartman: https://www.instagram.com/derekhartmandk https://youtube.com/c/robetrottinghttps://tiktok.com/@derekhartmandkwww.facebook.com/robetrottingBrooke Black:https://instagram.com/brookeblackjusthttps://www.tiktok.com/@brookeblackjustConrad Molden:https://instagram.com/conradmoldencomedyhttps://youtube.com/c/conradmoldenhttps://tiktok.com/@conradmolden https://facebook.com/conradmoldenhttps://www.conradmolden.dkTina's blog: A former unexpected housewife: https://notamaturemum.wordpress.com/📢 Send us your questions and/or comments. They may be featured in an episode:voice: https://www.speakpipe.com/waydidemail: hello@robe-trotting.com👉 Don’t forget to share this podcast with any friends who've made the move to Denmark.👀 More WAYDID tips on living in Denmark on social media:Instagram: https://instagram.com/waydidpodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/RobeTrotting/📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFCSH6KqKooZmSx1GJu9CWZYjX8esjl2F Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Once you’ve been in Denmark a while, the questions get more nuanced. From the mystery of dating to whether hygge blocks new friendships, internationals notice the cultural puzzles beneath everyday life. In this listener Q&A, Derek Hartman answers the second-layer questions of international life in Denmark with humor, honesty, and a few surprises.Episode with Narcis (question 9): https://www.pod.link/1704607322/episode/Njg4M2QyODgzNzgxMzExZjkxNGI2ZDg5Episode 100; live show: https://www.pod.link/1704607322/episode/NjgzZGVmMjcwZDJiM2JhYzNlMjE5YzE3What Are You Doing in Denmark podcast:https://instagram.com/waydidpodhttps://facebook.com/waydidpodhello@robe-trotting.comhttps://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFCSH6KqKooZmSx1GJu9CWZYjX8esjl2FDerek Hartman: https://www.instagram.com/derekhartmandk https://youtube.com/c/robetrottinghttps://tiktok.com/@derekhartmandkwww.facebook.com/robetrotting📢 Send us your questions and/or comments. They may be featured in an episode:voice: https://www.speakpipe.com/waydidemail: hello@robe-trotting.com👉 Don’t forget to share this podcast with any friends who've made the move to Denmark.👀 More WAYDID tips on living in Denmark on social media:Instagram: https://instagram.com/waydidpodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/RobeTrotting/📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFCSH6KqKooZmSx1GJu9CWZYjX8esjl2F Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Denmark Says: You Own Your Face. Denmark just handed its citizens a legal copyright on themselves — your face, voice, and body are officially yours. Instead of clamping down on deepfake tech like a digital killjoy, the law flips the script and makes it an ownership game: if someone makes a fake of you, you can force them to take it down. Derek and Mike explore how this clever move stacks up against EU and French rules, the wild range of deepfake risks from silly to sinister, and why keeping up with AI might be the ultimate whack-a-mole.What Are You Doing in Denmark podcast:https://instagram.com/waydidpodhttps://facebook.com/waydidpodhello@robe-trotting.comhttps://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFCSH6KqKooZmSx1GJu9CWZYjX8esjl2FDerek Hartman: https://www.instagram.com/derekhartmandk https://youtube.com/c/robetrottinghttps://tiktok.com/@derekhartmandkwww.facebook.com/robetrottingMike Walsh:https://instagram.com/phillymike999📢 Send us your questions and/or comments. They may be featured in an episode:voice: https://www.speakpipe.com/waydidemail: hello@robe-trotting.com👉 Don’t forget to share this podcast with any friends who've made the move to Denmark.👀 More WAYDID tips on living in Denmark on social media:Instagram: https://instagram.com/waydidpodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/RobeTrotting/📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFCSH6KqKooZmSx1GJu9CWZYjX8esjl2F Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What makes a Danish school... Danish? This week, return guest Ilana Bull—an international school teacher and parent—joins Derek and Brooke to explore how school systems in Denmark reflect much more than just academics. From class structure to communication styles, from birthday customs to the role of play, this episode dives into the everyday cultural signals baked into the Danish approach to education.It’s an overview on how to decide on which school your child should go to and also a reflection on what school says about belonging, trust, independence, and integration in Denmark.What Are You Doing in Denmark podcast:https://instagram.com/waydidpodhttps://facebook.com/waydidpodhello@robe-trotting.comhttps://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFCSH6KqKooZmSx1GJu9CWZYjX8esjl2FIlana Bull (guest): https://www.instagram.com/the_lykke_charmhttps://www.tiktok.com/@the_lykke_charmDerek Hartman: https://www.instagram.com/derekhartmandk https://youtube.com/c/robetrottinghttps://tiktok.com/@derekhartmandkwww.facebook.com/robetrottingBrooke Black:https://instagram.com/brookeblackjusthttps://www.tiktok.com/@brookeblackjust📢 Send us your questions and/or comments. They may be featured in an episode:voice: https://www.speakpipe.com/waydidemail: hello@robe-trotting.com👉 Don’t forget to share this podcast with any friends who've made the move to Denmark.👀 More WAYDID tips on living in Denmark on social media:Instagram: https://instagram.com/waydidpodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/RobeTrotting/📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFCSH6KqKooZmSx1GJu9CWZYjX8esjl2F Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Out of place, even back home. Sofie Hagen left Denmark to pursue comedy in London—and came back a different person. This conversation with Derek, Conrad, and Brooke explores the mix of pride, pressure, and self-doubt that can come with returning to your home country after years abroad. But because the topic is comedy—across Denmark, the UK, and back again—it’s anything but heavy. There's also a detour into stationery obsessions and homesick cravings for red soda and rye bread. From navigating Denmark’s deeply rooted humility culture (Janteloven) to relearning how to write jokes in her native language, Sofie opens up about identity shifts, outsider feelings, and why it’s harder to be funny in Danish than in English. It’s a thoughtful, hilarious look at creativity, community, and the weirdness of repatriation. Whether you’ve lived abroad, felt like too much, or wondered how culture shapes your voice, this one’s for you.August 14-16, 2025: Sofie Hagen With Friends:https://billetto.dk/e/sofie-hagen-with-friends-billetter-1313358What Are You Doing in Denmark podcast:https://instagram.com/waydidpodhttps://facebook.com/waydidpodhello@robe-trotting.comhttps://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFCSH6KqKooZmSx1GJu9CWZYjX8esjl2FSofie Hagen (Guest)https://www.instagram.com/sofiehagendkhttps://www.comedyzoo.dk/event/1313358-7b2afhttps://www.sofiehagen.com/ Derek Hartman: https://www.instagram.com/derekhartmandk https://youtube.com/c/robetrottinghttps://tiktok.com/@derekhartmandkwww.facebook.com/robetrottingBrooke Black:https://instagram.com/brookeblackjusthttps://www.tiktok.com/@brookeblackjustConrad Molden:https://instagram.com/conradmoldencomedyhttps://youtube.com/c/conradmoldenhttps://tiktok.com/@conradmolden https://facebook.com/conradmoldenhttps://www.conradmolden.dk📢 Send us your questions and/or comments. They may be featured in an episode:voice: https://www.speakpipe.com/waydidemail: hello@robe-trotting.com👉 Don’t forget to share this podcast with any friends who've made the move to Denmark.👀 More WAYDID tips on living in Denmark on social media:Instagram: https://instagram.com/waydidpodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/RobeTrotting/📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFCSH6KqKooZmSx1GJu9CWZYjX8esjl2F Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Narcis didn’t just move to Denmark—he moved the needle. What began as a frustrating student experience turned into a powerful journey of activism, visibility, and political impact. From challenging exclusion in student councils to launching Last Week in Denmark, a very popular newsletter now published in nine languages, he’s running for city council and calling for a complete reframe of how internationals are seen—pushing to replace the outdated Ministry of Integration with a Ministry of Internationals. If you’ve ever felt like an outsider or wondered how real change happens, this episode shows exactly what’s possible.What Are You Doing in Denmark podcast:IG: https://instagram.com/waydidpodFB: https://facebook.com/waydidpodWhat Are You Doing in Denmark podcast:YT: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFCSH6KqKooZmSx1GJu9CWZYjX8esjl2Femail: hello@robe-trotting.comNarcis George Matache (guest):IG: https://www.instagram.com/narcisgmatacheFB: https://www.facebook.com/NarcisGMatache/Last Week In Denmark (LWID) newsletter: https://lastweekdk.substack.com/LWID podcast:https://open.spotify.com/show/5dFxU6ujQ6ktjNNTaPNVKu Vote Home Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/3El6T0rZFAr0QV6P0ocyL6Derek Hartman: IG: https://www.instagram.com/derekhartmandk YT: https://youtube.com/c/robetrottingTikTok: https://tiktok.com/@robetrottingFB: https://www.facebook.com/robetrottingBrooke Black:IG: https://instagram.com/brookeblackjustTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@brookeblackjust📢 Send us your questions and/or comments. They may be featured in an episode:voice: https://www.speakpipe.com/waydidemail: hello@robe-trotting.com👉 Don’t forget to share this podcast with any friends who've made the move to Denmark.👀 More WAYDID tips on living in Denmark on social media:Instagram: https://instagram.com/waydidpodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/RobeTrotting/📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFCSH6KqKooZmSx1GJu9CWZYjX8esjl2F Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Who really benefits from Denmark’s visa changes? Denmark just rewrote its work permit rules so Derek and Mike are here to break them for you. At first glance, it looks like Denmark is opening the door to more internationals. But in reality, the move may not bring many new people in. Instead, it’s likely to benefit those already living in Denmark—especially families trying to build more security. There’s layers of politics, religion and of course, economics in these changes that bring up concerns around fairness, the risk of being tied to an employer, and how internationals can navigate these shifting rules with more strategy and independence. For anyone living or planning to live in Denmark, it’s essential context. Listen to learn who’s really impacted, what this signals about Denmark’s future immigration path, and how to protect your ability to stay.Immigration process and visa application: nyidanmark.dkWhat Are You Doing in Denmark podcast:Instagram: https://instagram.com/waydidpodFacebook: https://facebook.com/waydidpodemail: hello@robe-trotting.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFCSH6KqKooZmSx1GJu9CWZYjX8esjl2FDerek Hartman:Instagram: https://instagram.com/derekhartmandkYouTube: https://youtube.com/c/robetrottingTikTok: https://tiktok.com/@robetrottingFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/robetrottingMike Walsh:Instagram: https://instagram.com/phillymike999📢 Send us your questions and/or comments. They may be featured in an episode:voice: https://www.speakpipe.com/waydidemail: hello@robe-trotting.com👉 Don’t forget to share this podcast with any friends who've made the move to Denmark.👀 More WAYDID tips on living in Denmark on social media:Instagram: https://instagram.com/waydidpodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/RobeTrotting/📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFCSH6KqKooZmSx1GJu9CWZYjX8esjl2F Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learning Danish? Stop waiting to feel ready. Brooke Fossey joins Derek and Mike to share why mindset matters more than mastery, and how choosing joy over perfection can transform your language journey. From awkward public mistakes to unhelpful corrections, Brooke’s approach blends consistency, curiosity, and a refusal to give up—even when Danes switch to English. If you've ever felt frustrated, embarrassed, or just plain stuck with Danish, this episode offers a new way forward. Listen now and rediscover the joy of learning—even when it’s messy.What Are You Doing in Denmark podcast:Instagram: https://instagram.com/waydidpodemail: hello@robe-trotting.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFCSH6KqKooZmSx1GJu9CWZYjX8esjl2FBrooke Fossey – GuestInstagram: @nearlydanishdameDerek Hartman:Instagram: https://instagram.com/robetrottingYouTube: https://youtube.com/c/robetrottingTikTok: https://tiktok.com/@robetrottingFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/robetrottingMike Walsh:Instagram: https://instagram.com/phillymike999📢 Send us your questions and/or comments. They may be featured in an episode:voice: https://www.speakpipe.com/waydidemail: hello@robe-trotting.com👉 Don’t forget to share this podcast with any friends who've made the move to Denmark.👀 More WAYDID tips on living in Denmark on social media:Instagram: https://instagram.com/waydidpodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/RobeTrotting/📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFCSH6KqKooZmSx1GJu9CWZYjX8esjl2F Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Laughter, lies, language, and cultural clashes. Some jokes don’t survive the border. Abby Wambaugh and Dharkshika Christopher join cohosts Derek and Conrad to talk about the challenges—and joys—of performing stand-up across languages and cultures. With sets in Danish, Norwegian, English, French, and Swedish, they’ve experienced what works, what doesn’t, and how humor shifts with the audience. From literal-minded Danish crowds to multilingual punchlines and awkward silences, this episode explores what it really means to be funny across cultures. What Are You Doing in Denmark podcast:IG: https://instagram.com/waydidpodWatch on YouTubeDharkshika Christopher (Guest):IG: https://www.instagram.com/dharshika.christopherFB: https://www.facebook.com/DharshikaChristopherComedyAbby Wambaugh (Guest): IG: https://www.instagram.com/abbywambaughPodcast: https://www.instagram.com/helpholepod/Derek Hartman:IG: https://instagram.com/robetrottingYT: https://youtube.com/c/robetrottingTikTok: https://tiktok.com/@robetrottingFB: https://www.facebook.com/robetrottingConrad Molden:Ig: https://instagram.com/conradmoldencomedyYT: https://youtube.com/c/conradmoldenTikTok: https://tiktok.com/@conradmolden FB: https://facebook.com/conradmoldenhttps://www.conradmolden.dkWAYDID episodes about Danish humo(u)r:92 | Going Viral in Denmark: Mathias Bach on TikTok Fame, Danish Humor & Applesauce: https://open.spotify.com/episode/72hAGh4sx2QkVj2PgYJlG358 | Are Danes as funny as they think? Navigating Danish humor (part 2): https://open.spotify.com/episode/2kzbCwzJwGDlUa0CSosSre?si=BMPu03IzQHGxGN98-B7bKA56 | Are Danes as funny as they think? Navigating Danish humor (part 1), https://open.spotify.com/episode/4KakZgNO7Kpq5AsxOOShqN?si=5960799d612a4b19📢 Send us your questions and/or comments. They may be featured in an episode:voice: https://www.speakpipe.com/waydidemail: hello@robe-trotting.com👉 Don’t forget to share this podcast with any friends who've made the move to Denmark.👀 More WAYDID tips on living in Denmark on social media:Instagram: https://instagram.com/waydidpodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/RobeTrotting/📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFCSH6KqKooZmSx1GJu9CWZYjX8esjl2F Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Love, visas, identity, motherhood, burnout, Denmark. Ilana Buhl didn’t just move for love—she rebuilt her life from scratch. In this candid conversation with cohosts Derek and Brooke, Ilana shares how a three-day trip turned into a lifetime abroad. From navigating Denmark’s tough family reunification process to finding her footing as a teacher, parent, and online creator. Along the way, they unpack culture shocks, language learning, and why stepping back from social media can be the right thing to do sometimes.Ilana Buhl (guest): Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_lykke_charmTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the_lykke_charmWhat Are You Doing in Denmark podcast:Instagram: https://instagram.com/waydidpodWatch us on YouTubeDerek Hartman:IG: https://instagram.com/robetrottingYT: https://youtube.com/c/robetrottingTikTok: https://tiktok.com/@robetrottingFB: https://www.facebook.com/robetrottingBrooke Black:IG: https://instagram.com/brookeblackjustTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@brookeblackjust📢 Send us your questions and/or comments. They may be featured in an episode:voice: https://www.speakpipe.com/waydidemail: hello@robe-trotting.com👉 Don’t forget to share this podcast with any friends who've made the move to Denmark.👀 More WAYDID tips on living in Denmark on social media:Instagram: https://instagram.com/waydidpodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/RobeTrotting/📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFCSH6KqKooZmSx1GJu9CWZYjX8esjl2F Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bonfires, jesters, glass kings, pirate royals. Danish history is weirder than you think. Released for Sankt Hans—Denmark’s midsummer celebration of fire and folklore—this episode brings the heat with tales that blur the line between fact and legend. Comedian Adrian Mackinder joins Derek, Brooke, and Conrad to explore everything from a court jester fired by a funnier king, to Hans Christian Andersen’s fear of being buried alive. If you’re gathering around a fire tonight, this is the perfect episode to spark conversation—and maybe a little disbelief. Listen now.What Are You Doing in Denmark podcast:Instagram: https://instagram.com/waydidpodYouTubeDerek Hartman:IG: https://instagram.com/robetrottingYT: https://youtube.com/c/robetrottingTikTok: https://tiktok.com/@robetrottingFB: https://www.facebook.com/robetrottingBrooke Black:IG: https://instagram.com/brookeblackjustTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@brookeblackjustConrad Molden:IG: https://instagram.com/conradmoldencomedyYT: https://youtube.com/c/conradmoldenTikTok: https://tiktok.com/@conradmolden FB: https://facebook.com/conradmoldenhttps://www.conradmolden.dkAdrian Mackinder:http://www.adrianmackinder.co.uk/Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/adrianmackinder/Book: Death and the Victorianshttps://linktr.ee/deathandthevictorianspodcast: History For You:https://open.spotify.com/show/6K2vBAjWoOcPmJUgEcRmxNAdrian’s previous episode of WAYDID: https://shows.acast.com/what-are-you-doing-in-denmark/episodes/adrian-mackinderAnn Marie;s WAYDID episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/gh/podcast/83-the-danish-king-who-played-the-dating-game-of-thrones/id1704607322?i=1000693279405📢 Send us your questions and/or comments. They may be featured in an episode:voice: https://www.speakpipe.com/waydidemail: hello@robe-trotting.com👉 Don’t forget to share this podcast with any friends who've made the move to Denmark.👀 More WAYDID tips on living in Denmark on social media:Instagram: https://instagram.com/waydidpodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/RobeTrotting/📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFCSH6KqKooZmSx1GJu9CWZYjX8esjl2F Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Denmark consistently tops the world’s livability rankings—but what do those lists really tell you about life here? In this episode, Derek, Brooke, and Mike take a closer look at the glossy reports versus the everyday realities of living in Denmark. From healthcare hurdles to hidden costs and navigating local systems without a corporate package, they unpack what these rankings often miss. Along the way, they talk privilege, Paris Syndrome, and why your personal community matters more than any global index. Consider this the messy bits that don't fit into a neat list but are essential to understand before moving to a new country. What Are You Doing in Denmark podcast:Instagram: https://instagram.com/waydidpodemail: hello@robe-trotting.comWatch these episodes on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFCSH6KqKooZmSx1GJu9CWZYjX8esjl2FDerek Hartman:Instagram: https://instagram.com/robetrottingYouTube: https://youtube.com/c/robetrottingTikTok: https://tiktok.com/@robetrottingFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/robetrottingBrooke Black:Instagram: https://instagram.com/brookeblackjustTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@brookeblackjustMike Walsh:Instagram: https://instagram.com/phillymike999📢 Send us your questions and/or comments. They may be featured in an episode:voice: https://www.speakpipe.com/waydidemail: hello@robe-trotting.com👉 Don’t forget to share this podcast with any friends who've made the move to Denmark.👀 More WAYDID tips on living in Denmark on social media:Instagram: https://instagram.com/waydidpodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/RobeTrotting/📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFCSH6KqKooZmSx1GJu9CWZYjX8esjl2F Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🎧 Bikes. Buns. No Danish friends? Challenge accepted.Brooke Fossey, The Nearly Danish Dame, moved to Denmark for a one-month vacation—and never went back. What followed was a full-blown reinvention: from running a bagel business out of a bike in Boston to becoming a cheerleader for awkward, honest language learning on Instagram. In our conversation, Brooke shares what it really takes to build a new life abroad—navigating motherhood, identity, and the Danish social scene, all while learning a language that everyone says you’ll never master. If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to start over and still feel like yourself, this conversation is for you.📢 Share This Episode: Take a screenshot of this episode and send it to friends who’ve made the move to Denmark (or are thinking about it) and.or post it on the socials!🎙️ Leave Us a Voice Note 🗣️ speakpipe.com/waydid📧 Email: hello@robe-trotting.com🎧 What Are You Doing in Denmark podcastInstagram: @waydidpodEmail: hello@robe-trotting.com📺 Watch on YouTubeWAYDID Episodes Playlist👤 Derek HartmanInstagram: @robetrottingYouTube: Robe TrottingTikTok: @robetrottingFacebook: Robe Trotting👤 Mike WalshInstagram: @phillymike999👤 Brooke Fossey – GuestInstagram: @nearlydanishdame📢 Send us your questions and/or comments. They may be featured in an episode:voice: https://www.speakpipe.com/waydidemail: hello@robe-trotting.com👉 Don’t forget to share this podcast with any friends who've made the move to Denmark.👀 More WAYDID tips on living in Denmark on social media:Instagram: https://instagram.com/waydidpodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/RobeTrotting/📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFCSH6KqKooZmSx1GJu9CWZYjX8esjl2F Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What happens when visitors overstay their welcome or were never really welcome to begin with? In this episode, we’re diving into the messy, funny, and sometimes awkward world of hosting guests, especially when you live abroad. Whether it’s friends booking a “free hotel” or well-meaning others who blur the line between visiting and moving in, expats and locals alike will relate to this episode.Oh, and this is our 100th episode recorded live at Copenhagen's Comedy Zoo with your host Derek Hartman and an illustrious panel voices living in Denmark:British comedian Conrad Molden,American content creator Mike Walsh,American writer and creator Brooke Black,And Danish comedian Cecilie BauTogether, you'll get their stories of guests who have pushed boundaries (hopefully) without burning bridges. We also poll our audience to ask:How long is too long for a houseguest?Do you ever feel obligated to say yes?And is bringing a bottle of wine really enough?🎟️ Tickets for our next live show at Copenhagen's Comedy Zoo on September 9th: https://www.comedyzoo.dk/event/1298885What Are You Doing in Denmark podcast:Instagram: https://instagram.com/waydidpodWatch our episodes on YouTubeDerek Hartman:Instagram: https://instagram.com/robetrottingYouTube: https://youtube.com/c/robetrottingTikTok: https://tiktok.com/@robetrottingFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/robetrottingBrooke Black:Instagram: https://instagram.com/brookeblackjustTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@brookeblackjustConrad Molden:Instagram: https://instagram.com/conradmoldencomedyYouTube: https://youtube.com/c/conradmoldenTikTok: https://tiktok.com/@conradmolden Facebook: https://facebook.com/conradmoldenhttps://www.conradmolden.dkCecilie Bau:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cecilie_bauTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ceciliebau📢 Send us your questions and/or comments. They may be featured in an episode:voice: https://www.speakpipe.com/waydidemail: hello@robe-trotting.com👉 Don’t forget to share this podcast with any friends who've made the move to Denmark.👀 More WAYDID tips on living in Denmark on social media:Instagram: https://instagram.com/waydidpodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/RobeTrotting/📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFCSH6KqKooZmSx1GJu9CWZYjX8esjl2F Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kateryna fled Ukraine when the war began, but that was only the beginning of her journey. Now living in Denmark, she’s rebuilding her life one punchline at a time. In this episode, she tells Derek, Conrad, and Brooke how comedy helped her cope with trauma, how it feels to perform stand-up in a new country, and what it means to create joy when the world feels broken.If you’ve ever taken your safety for granted or wondered how art can help us survive the worst, this conversation will stay with you.🗣️ You can leave your own voice note for us here: speakpipe.com/waydid or email hello@robe-trotting.comShare this podcast with any friends who have made the move to Denmark.What Are You Doing in Denmark podcast:Instagram: https://instagram.com/waydidpodWatch our episodes on YouTubeDerek Hartman:Instagram: https://instagram.com/robetrottingYouTube: https://youtube.com/c/robetrottingTikTok: https://tiktok.com/@robetrottingFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/robetrottingBrooke Black:Instagram: https://instagram.com/brookeblackjustTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@brookeblackjustConrad Molden:Instagram: https://instagram.com/conradmoldencomedyYouTube: https://youtube.com/c/conradmoldenTikTok: https://tiktok.com/@conradmolden Facebook: https://facebook.com/conradmoldenhttps://www.conradmolden.dkKat Attack (Kateryna):Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cyberkatattack📢 Send us your questions and/or comments. They may be featured in an episode:voice: https://www.speakpipe.com/waydidemail: hello@robe-trotting.com👉 Don’t forget to share this podcast with any friends who've made the move to Denmark.👀 More WAYDID tips on living in Denmark on social media:Instagram: https://instagram.com/waydidpodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/RobeTrotting/📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFCSH6KqKooZmSx1GJu9CWZYjX8esjl2F Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.