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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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21:52

The Danish border you probably can't find on a map

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2024/08/27

We welcome back Mike Walsh to explain the fascinating story of Denmark's newest land border with an unexpected neighbor – Canada! Mike takes us through the discovery and exploration of the remote Hans Island, a series of back-and-forth disputes between the two nations, and how a light-hearted "whiskey war" eventually resulted in the world's third-shortest land border. It's a wild story of history that is quintessentially Danish (and Canadian) passive-aggressive diplomacy. Mike and Derek cover this

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42:22

Culture shocks from summer in Denmark with Brooke Black

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2024/08/20

This week, Annie and Derek are joined by Brooke Black, an American mom who flew from Los Angeles to rural Denmark during the pandemic and never left. Brooke is married to a Dane and has spent years living as a cross-cultural family in the States, Jutland, and Copenhagen. Recently, she discussed the culture shocks around summer in Denmark with readers of Business Insider, and in this episode she expands on her article. Brooke explains how she still struggles with fully unplugging from work during

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21:33

Noodle Gate and Denmark's Selective Food Regulation...

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2024/08/13

Conrad Molden joins Annie and Derek to taste-test some the recently-banned Buldak ramen noodles. The trio discuss "Noodle Gate" - Denmark's decision to restrict the sale of several Buldak noodle varieties in the Danish market while allowing15-year-old meat to hit the shelves of Danish grocery stores and permit unfettered indoor-smoking at many bars. What was the reason behind the noodle ban, and its quick reversal? Don’t forget to share this podcast with any friends who have made the move to

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38:52

Danish Fashion and Fashion Week Eyelash Fiascos

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2024/08/06

This week we Annie and Derek are joined by Anna Gyetvai, a Hungarian-born, Denmark-based makeup artist and former fashion designer who's worked with top fashion brands and is gearing up for Copenhagen Fashion Week. She shares behind the scenes stories of working in the industry and the fashion show she worked that made her take two years off of Fashion Week.In this episode, we’ll uncover:Behind the Scenes at Copenhagen Fashion Week: with insider details on what it’s like to be a makeup artist during

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31:35

10,000 Krone Pyramid with Coping in Copenhagen

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2024/07/30

Get ready for the cross-over episode you never realized you were missing! Annie and Derek are joined by Abby, Marius, and Owen, the hilarious hosts of the Coping in Copenhagen podcast. We linked up for a laugh-filled, super group style, episode of What Are You Doing in Denmark. In this episode, Derek hosts an incredible game show based on the $100,000 Pyramid with a Danish twist and a lot of creative clues and ridiculous guesses.Along the way, Derek presents a deep discussion on H.C. Andersen's

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25:34

Why is Denmark paying tourists instead of squirting...

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2024/07/23

This week Mike and Derek discuss the growing trend of hostility against tourists and the factors behind over-tourism. This includes a new program Copenhagen is testing to incentivize sustainable tourism and good behavior from visitors to the city. But is this initiative as altruistic as it seems, or a McKinsey consultant's wet dream and a solution in search of a problem. Plus, what are anti-tourism "activists" with water guns really upset about?Don’t forget to share this podcast with any friends who

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31:41

Does summer in Denmark suck?

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2024/07/16

This week, Annie and Derek debate an annual issue - does summer in Denmark suck? Which Danish summer do you think of; trash-filled tents blowing in the wind around Roskilde Festival, or drinking wine with friends in a lush park under the late night sun? Are your friends even still in town or have they disappeared on holiday? This episode will give you an honest perspective on what to make of summers in Denmark.There are countless pros and cons, and they all come up on this episode. Annie recaps her

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33:51

Who are Annie and Derek and why are they hosting this...

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2024/07/09

This week Mike is back in the hosting chair to interview Annie and Derek about their experiences as content creators in Denmark. You'll learn so much more about your weekly hosts and how Annie and Derek got into the influencer game and took their talents to What Are You Doing in Denmark. The discussion goes through the highs and lows of sharing your life online as a foreigner living in Denmark.Annie and Derek explain their career paths, life experiences, and the zigs and zags that took them to

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26:12

Jutland vs. Copenhagen with Conrad Molden (part 2)

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2024/07/02

This week, comedian Conrad Molden is back at the table with Derek to shed some light on the high key rivalry between Jutland and Copenhagen. Having lived in Jutland or Jylland for over a decade, Conrad now calls Copenhagen home. As you can imagine, he is the perfect guest to share some cultural insights and culture clashes that he's felt living in these two regions of Denmark.To understand more of the background, Derek and Conrad dive deep into the history of the Storebælt, which finally connected

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18:48

That time when Denmark won the Euros

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2024/06/25

Mike Walsh is back this week to tell us a story about the time when Denmark won the European Football Championship. The story harkens back to the summer of 1992, when a non-qualifying Danish national football team was activated to play in the Euros and scraped their way to the championship. Mike retells the story in all of its glory, with interesting historical context, and correct the record on aspect that the movie version of this tale exaggerates.Don’t forget to share this podcast with any

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35:06

Jutland vs. Copenhagen with Conrad Molden (part 1)

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2024/06/19

This week Derek is joined by British comedian and friend of the show Conrad Molden to discuss the never-ending rivalry between Copenhagen and the rest of Denmark, namely Jutland. In his 11 years of life in Denmark, Conrad has spent the majority living in Jutland and recently moved to Copenhagen while still touring all over the country from Bornholm to Thisted. If you're looking for mentions of remote Danish towns - maybe the one you live in, you will love this episode. Are you a foreigner with

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41:40

How is life in Denmark for international students?

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2024/06/11

This week, Derek and Annie are joined by Rachel Warren, who you may know from TikTok as SheIsLostInIkea. Rachel is living in Denmark after studying in Denmark twice. She first studied in Denmark as part of an exchange program while working towards her Bachelors degree which prompted her to pursue a Masters degree in Denmark. In this episode you'll learn about the experience of studying in Denmark and how Rachel found personal and professional success in Copenhagen after her studies finished.Annie

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41:59

Is working in Denmark REALLY as good as they say?

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2024/06/04

This week, Derek and Annie welcome back Mike Walsh to talk about what it’s really like to work in Denmark. As a former host of the show, Mike has not only worked in the studio, but has worked in Denmark as well as hiring and managing both Danish and international workers. He shares all of his insights of navigating the work culture in Denmark and around Europe as he has managed and visited international work sites.You’ll learn more about the culture clashes one may face in Denmark and learn whether

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31:57

We need to talk about June 9th

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2024/05/28

Thorbern Alexander Klingert, a Danish candidate for the EU Parliament, is back to talk with Derek about all the EU and US elections coming at us in 2024. As a candidate himself, Thorbern describes the issues that he wants to take to Brussels if he's sent there to represent Denmark. He also details his opinions on the upcoming elections in the United States and gets Derek's opinions on the state of American politics as the 2024 rematch between Joe Biden and Donald Trump looms large.For more clips and

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27:14

The 2024 election you SHOULD be talking about

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2024/05/21

This week, Derek is joined by Thorbern Alexander Klingert, a Danish candidate for the EU Parliament. He’s spent years advocating for the international community in Denmark to make sure they had information on voting, and he’s taking his passion for democracy to the next level - and hopefully to Brussels. As a candidate for the EU Parliament, Thorbern explains his stance on many issues facing Denmark and why Danes and residents of Denmark should be more focused on the upcoming EU elections.Thorbern

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33:16

The MANY things we wish we knew before moving to Denmark

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2024/05/14

This week, Derek and Annie welcome back Mike - a What Are You Doing in Denmark OG! Around the table, your hosts and former host discuss all the things that would have been nice to know before moving to Denmark. Of course some pleasant surprises are in the mix, and the goal is to have some laughs and share some advice, including the things that are still adjustments for us, even after living in Denmark for years.Annie shares the new pieces of clothing that have been integrated into her children’s

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21:51

Denmark in Eurovision, the encore

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2024/05/07

We’re back with part two of our conversation with Andres Artiles Jerrik, who has been working closely with Danish musical acts like Reiley, Aura Dione, and SABA on their Eurovision visuals and music. We discuss what makes a good Eurovision song - broad popularity or staying true to the local culture of the nation it represents and what the Danish audience can expect from their representation in Malmö.Andres is spilling even more tea and sharing all of his opinions on this year’s show. You’re about

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31:08

What Denmark gets right and wrong about the...

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2024/05/06

This week Derek is joined by Andres Artiles Jerrik, a stylist, designer, author, and TV personality. He spills all the tea about putting his talents behind Denmark’s most recent efforts in the Eurovision Song Contest. You’ll hear him talk about his songwriting, which was displayed at this year’s Dansk Melodi Grand Prix, Denmark’s national Eurovision selection contest. Andres worked on the song Mirror Ball of Hope with musical artist Aura Dione. He shares how the song came to fruition and the

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31:23

How do you integrate in Denmark AND maintain your own...

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2024/04/30

Derek and Annie are back with Nanna Hauch, a licensed family and couples therapist who specializes in helping the international community in Denmark. Annie receives advice on how families can stay connected to their own culture while integrating into Danish society. Nanna shares some of the challenges that her family faced while living abroad and when repatriating and moving back to Denmark. Derek gets advice on how Danish work culture can become an adjustment and mental health factor for

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38:53

Mental health struggles for foreigners in Denmark

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2024/04/24

This week, Nanna Hauch aka the Expat Hero, joins Derek and Annie to address an important topic - mental health for foreigners living in Denmark. She discusses the unique mental health challenges that the international community in Denmark is faced with. Nanna brings her expertise as a licensed psychotherapist to the What Are You Doing in Denmark community and offers advice on a wide range of issues faced by international families including Derek and Annie.Nanna describes how her own experiences

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