What Are You Doing in Denmark?

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What are You Doing in Denmark is the podcast that helps you make Denmark makes sense. The name is inspired by "hvad laver du i Danmark," one of the most-asked questions of foreigners living amongst the Danes. This show delivers a blend of education, entertainment, and virtual group therapy from your hosts Derek Hartman, Conrad Molden, Brooke Black, and Mike Walsh. The WAYDID crew have been living in Denmark for years. They've been through all the ups and downs of living abroad and adjusting to the Danish lifestyle. Their stories spare no detail about fitting in, and not fitting in as foreigners in Denmark. The show keeps things light, positive, often hilarious - and always real. Besides their personal trials and triumphs, you can expect wonderful guests who share their knowledge and enrich the dialogue. Fellow internationals from all walks of life and corners of the globe frequent the podcast - even some Danes have been known to stop by for a yap. Authors, musicians, comedians, actors, and more share their knowledge, advice, and experiences on What Are You Doing in Denmark, the podcast that helps you make Denmark make sense. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 117 | Expat Facebook Groups in Denmark: Comedy, Chaos, and Common Sense

    6D AGO

    117 | Expat Facebook Groups in Denmark: Comedy, Chaos, and Common Sense

    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/NjhjMTY1MWYwNWRlNWRhYTIyN2QzZTE0 Jefferson Bond (Guest): Instagram: https://instagram.com/jeffersonbondcomedy  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/jeffersonbondcomedy Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Jefferson.A.Bond/ Tickets: https://billetto.dk/e/jefferson-bond-lucky-potato-billetter-1306749 Derek Hartman: Instagram: https://instagram.com/derekhartmandk YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/robetrotting TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@derekhartmandk Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/robetrotting 📢 Send us your questions and/or comments. They may be featured in an episode: voice: https://www.speakpipe.com/waydid email: 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/waydidpod Facebook: 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.

    40 min
  2. 116 | Denmark’s Drinking Culture: Shortcut or Stumbling Block?

    SEP 23

    116 | Denmark’s Drinking Culture: Shortcut or Stumbling Block?

    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.christopher Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DharshikaChristopherComedy Tickets: https://upfestival.dk/om/komikere/dharshika-christopher Derek Hartman: Instagram: https://instagram.com/derekhartmandk YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/robetrotting TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@derekhartmandk Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/robetrotting Mike 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/waydid email: 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/waydidpod Facebook: 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.

    36 min
  3. 115 | Policing in Denmark: Myths, Realities & What Internationals Should Know

    SEP 16

    115 | Policing in Denmark: Myths, Realities & What Internationals Should Know

    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/politi Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/politi/ Derek Hartman: Instagram: https://instagram.com/derekhartmandk YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/robetrotting TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@derekhartmandk Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/robetrotting Brooke Black: Instagram: https://instagram.com/brookeblackjust TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@brookeblackjust Mike Walsh: Instagram: https://instagram.com/phillymike999 📢 Use our SpeakPipe link to send us a voice note: maybe you'll be featured in a future episode ➡️ speakpipe.com/waydid Don’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/waydidpod email: hello@robe-trotting.com Watch all episodes of What Are You Doing in Denmark on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFCSH6KqKooZmSx1GJu9CWZYjX8esjl2F Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    42 min
  4. 114: When Does Denmark Finally Feel Like Home?

    SEP 9

    114: When Does Denmark Finally Feel Like Home?

    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. 📢 Use our SpeakPipe link to send us a voice note: maybe you'll be featured in a future episode ➡️ speakpipe.com/waydid Don’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/waydidpod email: hello@robe-trotting.com Watch all episodes of What Are You Doing in Denmark on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFCSH6KqKooZmSx1GJu9CWZYjX8esjl2F Derek Hartman: Instagram: https://instagram.com/derekhartmandk YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/robetrotting TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@derekhartmandk Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/robetrotting Brooke Black: Instagram: https://instagram.com/brookeblackjust TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@brookeblackjust Mike Walsh: Instagram: https://instagram.com/phillymike999 🎙️ Upcoming Live Shows — What Are You Doing in Denmark? — Come Join Us! 🎉 🗓️ 9 September 2025, Copenhagen Comedy Zoo https://www.comedyzoo.dk/event/1298885 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    24 min
  5. 113 | Reverse Culture Shock: A Dane Returns After Many Years Abroad

    SEP 2

    113 | Reverse Culture Shock: A Dane Returns After Many Years Abroad

    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/waydidpod https://facebook.com/waydidpod hello@robe-trotting.com https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFCSH6KqKooZmSx1GJu9CWZYjX8esjl2F Sofie Hagen (Guest): https://www.instagram.com/sofiehagendk https://www.comedyzoo.dk/event/1313358-7b2af https://www.sofiehagen.com/  Previous episode with Sofie: https://pod.link/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5hY2FzdC5jb20vcHVibGljL3Nob3dzLzY0Y2U4YWE5OTBkMDAyMDAxMTMzZDBkZA/episode/Njg4Y2E0N2NmY2YxYjc5ZjdiNzZhODIw Derek Hartman:  https://www.instagram.com/derekhartmandk  https://youtube.com/c/robetrotting https://tiktok.com/@derekhartmandk www.facebook.com/robetrotting Brooke Black: https://instagram.com/brookeblackjust https://www.tiktok.com/@brookeblackjust Conrad Molden: https://instagram.com/conradmoldencomedy https://youtube.com/c/conradmolden https://tiktok.com/@conradmolden  https://facebook.com/conradmolden https://www.conradmolden.dk Tina'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/waydid email: 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/waydidpod Facebook: 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.

    51 min
  6. 112 | After you’ve been in Denmark for a while: Your questions answered.

    AUG 26

    112 | After you’ve been in Denmark for a while: Your questions answered.

    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/Njg4M2QyODgzNzgxMzExZjkxNGI2ZDg5 Episode 100; live show: https://www.pod.link/1704607322/episode/NjgzZGVmMjcwZDJiM2JhYzNlMjE5YzE3 What Are You Doing in Denmark podcast: https://instagram.com/waydidpod https://facebook.com/waydidpod hello@robe-trotting.com https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFCSH6KqKooZmSx1GJu9CWZYjX8esjl2F Derek Hartman:  https://www.instagram.com/derekhartmandk  https://youtube.com/c/robetrotting https://tiktok.com/@derekhartmandk www.facebook.com/robetrotting 📢 Send us your questions and/or comments. They may be featured in an episode: voice: https://www.speakpipe.com/waydid email: 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/waydidpod Facebook: 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.

    27 min
  7. 111 | Denmark vs. Deepfakes: Who Really Wins?

    AUG 19

    111 | Denmark vs. Deepfakes: Who Really Wins?

    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/waydidpod https://facebook.com/waydidpod hello@robe-trotting.com https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFCSH6KqKooZmSx1GJu9CWZYjX8esjl2F Derek Hartman:  https://www.instagram.com/derekhartmandk  https://youtube.com/c/robetrotting https://tiktok.com/@derekhartmandk www.facebook.com/robetrotting Mike Walsh: https://instagram.com/phillymike999 📢 Send us your questions and/or comments. They may be featured in an episode: voice: https://www.speakpipe.com/waydid email: 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/waydidpod Facebook: 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.

    22 min
  8. 110 | Danish vs. International School in Denmark: A Cultural Conversation About Choice, Language, and Belonging

    AUG 12

    110 | Danish vs. International School in Denmark: A Cultural Conversation About Choice, Language, and Belonging

    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/waydidpod https://facebook.com/waydidpod hello@robe-trotting.com https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFCSH6KqKooZmSx1GJu9CWZYjX8esjl2F Ilana Bull (guest):  https://www.instagram.com/the_lykke_charm https://www.tiktok.com/@the_lykke_charm Derek Hartman:  https://www.instagram.com/derekhartmandk  https://youtube.com/c/robetrotting https://tiktok.com/@derekhartmandk www.facebook.com/robetrotting Brooke Black: https://instagram.com/brookeblackjust https://www.tiktok.com/@brookeblackjust 📢 Send us your questions and/or comments. They may be featured in an episode: voice: https://www.speakpipe.com/waydid email: 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/waydidpod Facebook: 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.

    31 min
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What are You Doing in Denmark is the podcast that helps you make Denmark makes sense. The name is inspired by "hvad laver du i Danmark," one of the most-asked questions of foreigners living amongst the Danes. This show delivers a blend of education, entertainment, and virtual group therapy from your hosts Derek Hartman, Conrad Molden, Brooke Black, and Mike Walsh. The WAYDID crew have been living in Denmark for years. They've been through all the ups and downs of living abroad and adjusting to the Danish lifestyle. Their stories spare no detail about fitting in, and not fitting in as foreigners in Denmark. The show keeps things light, positive, often hilarious - and always real. Besides their personal trials and triumphs, you can expect wonderful guests who share their knowledge and enrich the dialogue. Fellow internationals from all walks of life and corners of the globe frequent the podcast - even some Danes have been known to stop by for a yap. Authors, musicians, comedians, actors, and more share their knowledge, advice, and experiences on What Are You Doing in Denmark, the podcast that helps you make Denmark make sense. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Creator
    Robetrotting
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    118
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © copyright 2023-2025 Robe Trotting. All right reserved.
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    What Are You Doing in Denmark?

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