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What Are You Doing in Denmark?

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

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93 | PD2, PD3, and WTF — Do You Really Have to Learn...

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2025/04/22

In this episode, you'll learn all about the complicated world of learning Danish as a foreigner in Denmark with an update from Conrad, who’s currently prepping for the PD3 exam, and Mike, who recently passed PD2.Derek explains what the difference is between the two tests (and why it matters), which one you need for permanent residency or citizenship, and whether those government-sponsored language courses are actually worth it.We also get into the emotional rollercoaster of trying to snakke

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92 | Going Viral in Denmark: Mathias Bach on TikTok...

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2025/04/15

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

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91 | Denmark’s Bizarre Copyright Wars: Elvis, Harry...

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2025/04/08

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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90 | How Denmark Handles Stress, Birthdays & Climate...

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2025/04/03

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

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89 | Should You Move to Denmark? Here’s What to See...

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2025/04/01

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

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88 | Boycott American Goods or Sell Them Eggs? Week...

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2025/03/25

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

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87 | Are Danes Making it Harder for You to Learn...

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2025/03/18

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

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86 | Paying US Taxes as an American Abroad (with...

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2025/03/11

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

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85 | Does Living Near Your Friends Affect Your Health?

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2025/03/04

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. What does this mean for those of us who move to a new country and live away 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

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27:49

84 | Elon Picks a Fight, Zoo Escapes, and Audio...

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2025/02/25

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

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83 | The Danish King Who Played the Dating Game of...

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2025/02/18

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

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82 | Week 7 News: RyanAir, Fastelavnsboller, and Bike...

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2025/02/11

This week, Mike Walsh rejoins Derek on the podcast to talk about the news in Denmark. You'll hear about the fallout of Ryanair's decision to pull out of two Danish airports over new taxes. In better news, you'll hear the best and worst fastelvansboller experiences including Mike's review of Burger King's 2024 attempt at a fastelavnsboller burger and which upcoming guest Derek joined for a sweet treat recently. We also discuss the new regulation allowing police to stop you and validate the ownership

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24:49

81 | Week 6 News: Greenland Polling, Bomb Threats,...

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2025/02/04

This week Derek, Annie, and Briana team up to discuss some of the headlines from around Denmark including recent polling from Greenland and some scary reports of bomb threats in Danish schools. You'll hear a discussion on the future of automobiles in Copenhagen, the history of pedestrianized streets in the city centre and Annie's hot take on what you should do with your car. Finally, the panel discusses an ambitious plan by Aarhus to attract and expand its international community and the issues it

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80 | Denmark Was in Europe's Longest War and No One...

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2025/01/28

This week Derek is joined by Anders Morgenstierne, who has returned to WAYDID to discuss an obscure war from Danish history. Most Danes don't even know about this war - and that's because for most of history, no one in Denmark realized that it happened. During the period, Copenhagen was attacked twice and most of the Danish navy was destroyed. Despite all of that, for this particular war - which lasted 172 years and makes it the longest European war in history, there was not one single

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79 | Defending Denmark: Can Danes be a Little Too...

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2025/01/21

Derek, Brooke, and Conrad chime in on a recent viral post that claims Danes are overly defensive when it comes to your views on Denmark. The post of focus points out that Danish people are known to ask internationals living in Denmark what they think of their Danish lives, but aren't prepared to hear anything but a glowing review of the country. Even the most mild critiques are meant with deflections and defensive talking points according to the original post.The WAYDID panel gives their takes,

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78 | Myth-Busting Denmark's Drunken Oil Diplomacy...

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2025/01/14

Have you ever heard the story of how Denmark could have had all the North Sea Oil reserves that Norway enjoys, if it wasn't for a sloppy negotiation by a drunken Danish diplomat? It's been recounted to Derek many times, ironically by intoxicated Danes who have a good laugh at their tipsy foreign policy - but how true is this story? Jeff Bond sits down to hear the real history behind this often-repeated story. Just where did the idea come from that a Danish diplomat was negotiating undersea oil

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77 | Could a Political Stunt Cost You Danish...

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2025/01/07

This week, we delve into a heated debate that's capturing attention across the nation: Should Denmark vet the democratic values of citizenship applicants through personal interviews? We explore the unprecedented case where three applicants were summoned for interviews based on their past social media posts, raising questions about legal principles, fairness, and human rights.All foreigners in the country need to keep up with this story! To help you understand the issue Derek is joined by Norwegian

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76 | From Margrethe to Frederik: A Regal Review of...

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2024/12/30

This week, Brooke, Conrad, and Derek are joined by Anna Marie, host of the On Royals Podcast, for a chat about a monumental year for Denmark’s royal family! From Queen Margrethe II’s historic abdication on New Year's Eve to the coronation of King Frederik X in January, we dive into the highs and the lows of this transformative first year with Frederik on the throne.Conrad helps us understand how Denmark’s monarchy stacks up against the UK’s royals, Derek shares his thoughts on what an American Royal

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75 | Danish Christmas Culture Shocks (with Steven...

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2024/12/17

This week Steven Feraru is back with Annie, Brooke, Conrad, and Derek to discuss the culture shocks and fun new experiences that internationals encounter during the Danish Christmas season. You'll learn about the things that surprised us the most when we dove into our first Christmas in Denmark, how to navigate your own Jul traditions, and why we think Denmark takes an inclusive approach to Christmas. You'll learn everything about Danish Christmas from the television shows to watch, foods to eat,

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74 | Week 50 News: Trouble in Denmark's Libraries and...

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2024/12/12

This week, we're talking about the news and you'll hear about the shockingly high number of Danish librarians reporting anti-social behavior at work. Derek is joined by Jefferson Bond and Adrian Mackinder to dig deep into the problems faced when visiting some of Denmark's institutions of knowledge sharing. You'll learn what could 2025 laws could change how you get around Denmark and where Jeff can park, plus we discuss the recent ruling by Denmark on what flags can be displayed and how. Specifically

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