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.

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Derek Hartman:

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FB: https://www.facebook.com/robetrotting

Brooke Black:

IG: https://instagram.com/brookeblackjust

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@brookeblackjust

Conrad Molden:

IG: https://instagram.com/conradmoldencomedy

YT: https://youtube.com/c/conradmolden

TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@conradmolden 

FB: https://facebook.com/conradmolden

https://www.conradmolden.dk

Adrian Mackinder:

http://www.adrianmackinder.co.uk/

Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/adrianmackinder/

Book: Death and the Victorians

https://linktr.ee/deathandthevictorians

podcast: History For You:

https://open.spotify.com/show/6K2vBAjWoOcPmJUgEcRmxN

Adrian’s previous episode of WAYDID: 

https://shows.acast.com/what-are-you-doing-in-denmark/episodes/adrian-mackinder

Ann Marie;s WAYDID episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/gh/podcast/83-the-danish-king-who-played-the-dating-game-of-thrones/id1704607322?i=1000693279405

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🗓️ 9 September 2025, Copenhagen Comedy Zoo

https://www.comedyzoo.dk/event/1298885

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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:

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email: [email protected]

Watch these episodes on YouTube:

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFCSH6KqKooZmSx1GJu9CWZYjX8esjl2F

Derek Hartman:

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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 August 2025, Odense Studenterhus

https://www.studenterhus.dk/facebook-event/live-podcast-what-are-you-doing-in-denmark-studenterhus-odense/

🗓️ 9 September 2025, Copenhagen Comedy Zoo

https://www.comedyzoo.dk/event/1298885

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🎧 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.

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!

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🎙️ Upcoming Live Shows — What Are You Doing in Denmark? — Come Join Us! 🎉

🗓️ 9 August 2025, Odense Studenterhus

https://www.studenterhus.dk/facebook-event/live-podcast-what-are-you-doing-in-denmark-studenterhus-odense/

🗓️ 9 September 2025, Copenhagen Comedy Zoo

https://www.comedyzoo.dk/event/1298885

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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 Bau

Together, 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/1298885

What Are You Doing in Denmark podcast:

Instagram: https://instagram.com/waydidpod

Watch our episodes on YouTube

Derek Hartman:

Instagram: https://instagram.com/robetrotting

YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/robetrotting

TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@robetrotting

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/robetrotting

Brooke Black:

Instagram: https://instagram.com/brookeblackjust

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@brookeblackjust

Conrad Molden:

Instagram: https://instagram.com/conradmoldencomedy

YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/conradmolden

TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@conradmolden 

Facebook: https://facebook.com/conradmolden

https://www.conradmolden.dk

Cecilie Bau:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cecilie_bau

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ceciliebau

🎙️ Upcoming Live Shows — What Are You Doing in Denmark? — Come Join Us! 🎉

🗓️ 9 August 2025, Odense Studenterhus

https://www.studenterhus.dk/facebook-event/live-podcast-what-are-you-doing-in-denmark-studenterhus-odense/

🗓️ 9 September 2025, Copenhagen Comedy Zoo

https://www.comedyzoo.dk/event/1298885

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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 [email protected]

Share this podcast with any friends who have made the move to Denmark.

What Are You Doing in Denmark podcast:

Instagram: https://instagram.com/waydidpod

Watch our episodes on YouTube

Derek Hartman:

Instagram: https://instagram.com/robetrotting

YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/robetrotting

TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@robetrotting

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/robetrotting

Brooke Black:

Instagram: https://instagram.com/brookeblackjust

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@brookeblackjust

Conrad Molden:

Instagram: https://instagram.com/conradmoldencomedy

YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/conradmolden

TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@conradmolden 

Facebook: https://facebook.com/conradmolden

https://www.conradmolden.dk

Kat Attack (Kateryna):

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cyberkatattack

🎙️ Upcoming Live Shows — What Are You Doing in Denmark? — Come Join Us! 🎉

🗓️ 9 August 2025, Odense Studenterhus

https://www.studenterhus.dk/facebook-event/live-podcast-what-are-you-doing-in-denmark-studenterhus-odense/

🗓️ 9 September 2025, Copenhagen Comedy Zoo

https://www.comedyzoo.dk/event/1298885

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You’ve seen the Instagram photos and passed the crowds in Copenhagen, but how much do you really know about the Little Mermaid statue?

In this episode, Derek, Mike, and Conrad have a laugh-filled discussion about the strange history of Denmark’s most iconic statue. From her origins in a Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale to being commissioned by a Danish beer magnate, to her many beheadings and even a diplomatic detour to China — the Little Mermaid has seen it all.

Laugh along as the guys explore her controversies, vandalism, obscure trivia, and some outrageous one-star reviews of the statue. There are some big feelings in Denmark and beyond so if you're planning a trip to Copenhagen or just love weird cultural history, this episode is for you!

🗣️ You can leave your own voice note for us here: speakpipe.com/waydid or email [email protected] and be a part of a future episode

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: [email protected]

Watch these episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFCSH6KqKooZmSx1GJu9CWZYjX8esjl2F

Derek Hartman:

Instagram: https://instagram.com/robetrotting

YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/robetrotting

TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@robetrotting

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/robetrotting

Conrad Molden:

Instagram: https://instagram.com/conradmoldencomedy

YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/conradmolden

TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@conradmolden 

Facebook: https://facebook.com/conradmolden

See Conrad Live: https://www.conradmolden.dk

Mike Walsh:

Instagram: https://instagram.com/phillymike999

🎙️ Upcoming Live Shows — What Are You Doing in Denmark? — Come Join Us! 🎉

🗓️ 9 August 2025, Odense Studenterhus

https://www.studenterhus.dk/facebook-event/live-podcast-what-are-you-doing-in-denmark-studenterhus-odense/

🗓️ 9 September 2025, Copenhagen Comedy Zoo

https://www.comedyzoo.dk/event/1298885

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When you live abroad, visiting your home country can be a whirlwind—especially when you only have a few days. In this episode, we answer a real listener dilemma: Danielle, who lives in Odense, went back to Toronto for a short trip and chose to spend all her time with family. She didn’t tell her friends she was in town, and now… they’re upset.

Derek and Conrad offer advice along with guests Dharshika Christopher and Abby Wambaugh to unpack the emotional politics of going home, how to navigate expectations from friends and family, and why you can’t be everything to everyone. If you’ve ever wrestled with guilt, time pressure, or hurt feelings when visiting home, this episode is for you.

Plus: tips for setting boundaries, avoiding drama, and keeping your friendships intact—even from across an ocean. And listen to Episodes 27 and 28 for deeper discussions on making friends in Denmark and why it may be different.

Need advice, have a question, or have a story to tell? Leave us a voice note ➡️ 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

Watch these episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFCSH6KqKooZmSx1GJu9CWZYjX8esjl2F

Derek Hartman: 

Instagram: https://instagram.com/robetrotting

YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/robetrotting

TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@robetrotting

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/robetrotting

Conrad Molden:

Instagram: https://instagram.com/conradmoldencomedy

YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/conradmolden

TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@conradmolden 

Facebook: https://facebook.com/conradmolden

https://www.conradmolden.dk

Dharkshika Christopher:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dharshika.christopher

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DharshikaChristopherComedy

Abby Wambaugh:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abbywambaugh

Help Hole Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/helpholepod/

🎙️ Upcoming Live Shows — What Are You Doing in Denmark? — Come Join Us! 🎉

🗓️ 9 August 2025, Odense Studenterhus

https://www.studenterhus.dk/facebook-event/live-podcast-what-are-you-doing-in-denmark-studenterhus-odense/

🗓️ 9 September 2025, Copenhagen Comedy Zoo

https://www.comedyzoo.dk/event/1298885

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Moving to a new country is more than learning the language and eating new food—it’s a full-body, emotional rollercoaster. In this episode, your hosts Derek, Brooke, and Mike break down the 4 stages of culture shock and share personal stories from their lives in Denmark—the excitement, the frustration, the weird in-between moments, and finally… that moment when it all starts to click.

Whether you’re a newly arrived expat, thinking about relocating, or still trying to feel at home abroad, this episode is for you. You'll laugh, cringe, and maybe even recognize yourself in our stories. And we want to hear yours too!

📢 Use our SpeakPipe link to send us a voice note: When did you realize you were finally fitting in? Share your story and we'll compile them into 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:

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email: [email protected]

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/robetrotting

YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/robetrotting

TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@robetrotting

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 August 2025, Odense Studenterhus

https://www.studenterhus.dk/facebook-event/live-podcast-what-are-you-doing-in-denmark-studenterhus-odense/

🗓️ 9 September 2025, Copenhagen Comedy Zoo

https://www.comedyzoo.dk/event/1298885

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In this episode you'll get to know the brilliant Danish comedian Cecilie Bau, who also happens to be our special guest for our upcoming live show! She sits down with Brooke, Conrad, and Derek to talk about dating in Denmark, coming out, and how it's all just comedic inspiration. We also dive into her work as a mental health advocate and how the stigma and treatment of mental health has evolved in Denmark.

Cecilie’s stand-up is brutally honest, hilariously awkward, and deeply personal and you'll love getting to know her and why she "never really understood privacy". We talk about discovering your sexuality at a Christian Danish school, making comedy out of your most "interesting" dating moments, and why Cecilie has never regretted being too honest on stage. She also gives great advice for anyone moving to Denmark and navigating life in her native land.

🗣️ You can leave your own voice note for us here: speakpipe.com/waydid or email [email protected]

Share this podcast with any friends who have made the move to Denmark.

What Are You Doing in Denmark podcast:

Instagram: https://instagram.com/waydidpod

Watch our episodes on YouTube

Derek Hartman:

Instagram: https://instagram.com/robetrotting

YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/robetrotting

TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@robetrotting

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/robetrotting

Brooke Black:

Instagram: https://instagram.com/brookeblackjust

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@brookeblackjust

Conrad Molden:

Instagram: https://instagram.com/conradmoldencomedy

YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/conradmolden

TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@conradmolden 

Facebook: https://facebook.com/conradmolden

https://www.conradmolden.dk

Cecilie Bau:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cecilie_bau

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ceciliebau

🎙️ Upcoming Live Shows — What Are You Doing in Denmark? — Come Join Us! 🎉

🗓️ 9 August 2025, Odense Studenterhus

https://www.studenterhus.dk/facebook-event/live-podcast-what-are-you-doing-in-denmark-studenterhus-odense/

🗓️ 9 September 2025, Copenhagen Comedy Zoo

https://www.comedyzoo.dk/event/1298885

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Ever wonder why there are so many common names in Denmark? In this episode, Derek, Brooke, and Conrad dive into Denmark’s strict baby naming laws - with plenty of laughs along the way from our friend Mathias Bach. From government-approved name lists to the historical reasons behind them, we break down what you can (and can’t) name your kid if you're raising them in Denmark. Plus, a few awkward personal stories about trying to navigate Danish names as a foreigner.

🗣️ You can leave your own voice note for us here: speakpipe.com/waydid or email [email protected]

Share this podcast with any friends who have made the move to Denmark.

What Are You Doing in Denmark podcast:

Instagram: https://instagram.com/waydidpod

Watch our episodes on YouTube

Derek Hartman:

Instagram: https://instagram.com/robetrotting

YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/robetrotting

TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@robetrotting

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/robetrotting

Brooke Black:

Instagram: https://instagram.com/brookeblackjust

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@brookeblackjust

Conrad Molden:

Instagram: https://instagram.com/conradmoldencomedy

YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/conradmolden

TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@conradmolden 

Facebook: https://facebook.com/conradmolden

https://www.conradmolden.dk

Mathias Bach:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thiasbach/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thiasbach

🎙️ Upcoming Live Shows — What Are You Doing in Denmark? — Come Join Us! 🎉

🗓️ 9 August 2025, Odense Studenterhus

https://www.studenterhus.dk/facebook-event/live-podcast-what-are-you-doing-in-denmark-studenterhus-odense/

🗓️ 9 September 2025, Copenhagen Comedy Zoo

https://www.comedyzoo.dk/event/1298885

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.