In this episode, we sit down with award-winning Danish creator Mathias Bach—TikToker of the Year, mastermind behind some of Denmark’s most viral videos, and former child YouTuber who once tried to shorten school days for everyone.

Brooke, Conrad, and Derek get Mathias's view on growing up in Denmark, what most foreigners really don’t understand about Danish culture, and how he balances humor with social commentary. We discuss the strange reality of being a creator in one of the smallest countries on the internet and what topics are best to poke at for a Danish sense of humor.

We take a serious turn discussing the polarization between Copenhagen and the rural parts of Denmark and where the divide could lead in the future.

Whether you’re an international living in Denmark or just fascinated by how the Danish sense of humor works, this episode is funny, honest, and full of surprises.

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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

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What do Elvis Presley, Harry Potter, and McDonald’s all have in common? They’ve all taken legal swings at Denmark.

In this episode, Brooke brings Derek and Mike three wild tales of copyright lawsuits that landed in Danish courtrooms - from a replica Graceland in Jutland to a magical festival that had to lose a little Hogwarts to survive. Plus, a hot dog vendor who went toe-to-toe with a global fast food empire... and kind of won?

Danish creativity meets international IP law—what could go wrong?

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Derek Hartman:

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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

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Denmark had an eventful week, and we’re breaking it all down! Brooke dives into the surprising but very Danish reason a popular band replaced their lead singer. Derek explores how Denmark is tackling rising groundwater caused by climate change. And Conrad shares a heartwarming (and extremely Danish) birthday tradition that caught him off guard.

Plus, we’re joined by friend of the show and your other favorite social media "mom" from Denmark, Mathias Bach, to give us the full Danish perspective on work-life balance, school customs, and how Denmark is handling climate change.

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

What Are You Doing in Denmark podcast:

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Watch our episodes on YouTube

Derek Hartman:

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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

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In this episode, Derek, Brooke, and Conrad help a listener who’s considering a move by breaking down what she and her family should explore beyond the tourist hotspots. What will make the visit feel authentic and what everyday realities might surprise you?

Joining the conversation is Adrian MacKinder, writer, comedian, and friend of the show who made the leap to Denmark himself. Together, we share the must-visit spots that give a real sense of life in Copenhagen—both the good and the “you should probably know about this.”

Plus, Brooke and Conrad reflect on their experiences moving to Jutland, how life outside the capital differs, and what they’d recommend for families considering a move beyond Copenhagen. With different perspectives from big-city and small-town moves, this episode is your essential guide to experiencing Denmark like a local before making the big decision.

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

What Are You Doing in Denmark podcast:

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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

Adrian Mackinder:

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

Instagram: https://instagram.com/adrian_mackinder

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In this episode, Brooke, Conrad, and Derek are joined by friend of the show, Adrian MacKinder to discuss the week's news in Denmark. You'll hear a discussion on America's egg shortage and why the US asked Denmark to buy surplus egg shipments. This leads into a debate on the merit of Danes organizing a boycott of American goods - is it a shortsighted, a solution for change, or virtue signaling? In a positive story, we discuss the volunteer efforts to educate Danish seniors on cyber security and internet safety.

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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:

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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

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

Adrian Mackinder:

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

Instagram: https://instagram.com/adrian_mackinder

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In this episode, we explore the difficulties of learning Danish through a listener message. Mei from Taiwan, and part of the WAYDID community, shares her frustrating experience learning Danish and being quizzed and mocked by Danish acquaintances on her progress. We discuss the demotivating forces that can plague foreigners learning Danish and the ways in which Danes are knowingly or unknowingly making it harder for international folks to learn the language.

Conrad, Brooke, and Derek break down their own experiences learning Danish and the specific influences from the Danes in their lives. And of course, a Dane weighs in to round out the panel as Steven Feraru shares his opinions and experiences with language and communicating with non-Danish speakers from the native perspective.

🗣️ If you have an experience you'd like to share or a question to pose to the show, you can leave your own voice note for us through this link: speakpipe.com/waydid or email [email protected]

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:

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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

King Carrot Tour Information: https://www.conradmolden.dk

Brooke Black:

Instagram: https://instagram.com/brookeblackjust

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

Steven Feraru:

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

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

Steven's Cold Case Zero Game: https://bit.ly/4gimc3t

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In this episode, Derek sits down with Nathalie Goldstein, CEO of MyExpatTaxes and an IRS Enrolled Agent, to break down everything Americans living abroad need to know about filing their U.S. taxes. Whether you're in Denmark, Austria, or anywhere else in the world, Uncle Sam still wants his cut—and ignoring it isn’t an option.

You'll find out:

💰 Do you actually have to file? (Spoiler: Probably.)

🏦 FBAR & FATCA: Why the U.S. tracks your foreign bank accounts.

🇩🇰 Taxes in Denmark vs. the U.S.: Do you have to pay twice?

🚪 Renouncing U.S. citizenship: Why record numbers of Americans are doing it—and the tax consequences.

😱 What if you haven’t filed in years? How to fix it before the IRS catches up.

If you're an American abroad, this episode is a must-listen - because taxes don’t stop at the border.

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Join our FREE Tax Webinar on the 14th of March at 15:00 CET - you can email your questions ahead of time to [email protected] or send them via Speak Pipe

Don’t forget to share this podcast with any friends who have made the move to Denmark!

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Derek Hartman: 

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

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This week​, Annie, Briana, and Derek discuss the science behind friendship and how living in close proximity to good friends impacts your mental and physical health. ​According to numerous multi-generational studies​, it's even ​the key to a longer life.

​W​hat does this mean for those of us who move to ​a​ new country and live ​a​way from our closest friends? As you may imagine, it can have a profound impact - so what can we do about it?

In this episode you'll hear about the ways that Annie and Briana are helping women to find those close friendships in a new environment.​ Derek also has the ladies blind-rank some famous female friends and friend groups, and Annie reveals why she once thought there were no paper towels in Denmark (until she made some friends).

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:

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

Or listen via The Copenhagen Post: https://cphpost.dk/

Derek Hartman: 

Instagram: https://instagram.com/robetrotting

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

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

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

Annie Samples:

Instagram: https://instagram.com/annieineventyrland 

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

Briana Lykkegard:

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

La Fem:

Website: https://stan.store/lafem

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lafem.cph

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This week, Derek, Brooke, and Mike break down the most interesting headlines in Denmark. You'll learn why the Danish National Police are looking for an alternative to being on X aka Twitter and the beloved Dane that Elon Musk started a twitter fight with because his misinformation was corrected. On a lighter note, we discuss some of the recent zoo escapes in Denmark including the most recent zebra that went missing from a zoo in Jutland. Finally, we discuss the new law that allows shops to use audio surveillance on their employees and you, their customers. What could this mean for the future of retail workers and customers in Denmark?

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:

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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

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In this episode, Derek, Conrad, and Brooke welcome back our resident royal expert, Anna Marie, for another fascinating look at Danish royalty. She kicks things off by quizzing us on some of Denmark’s most intriguing kings and queens before diving into the life and legacy of King Christian IX. How did a king from a relatively small nation manage to shape several European monarchies for generations? And what did these new alliances mean for Denmark’s place on the world stage?

King Christian IX of Denmark wasn’t just a ruler—he was the ultimate matchmaker. Known as the “Father-in-Law of Europe,” he strategically married off his children and grandchildren to the most powerful thrones of the 19th and 20th centuries, turning Denmark into an unexpected royal powerhouse—one wedding at a time.

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:

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

Or listen via The Copenhagen Post: https://cphpost.dk/

Inquiries: [email protected]

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

Tour Information: https://www.conradmolden.dk

Brooke Black:

Instagram: https://instagram.com/brookeblackjust

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

Anna Marie:

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

YouTube: www.youtube.com/@pokrolewsku

Podcast: https://tr.ee/2SiX75PJBS

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