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What Are You Doing in Denmark?

Derek Hartman
Denmark
Copenhagen
Danish Culture
Danish Language
Mental Health
Danish Humor
Work-Life Balance
Comedy
Friendship
Expat Life
Eurovision Song Contest
Reptilicus
Aarhus
Local Elections
Little Mermaid
Language Learning
Mcdonald's
Christmas
Culture Shock
Stand-Up Comedy

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.

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Latest Episodes

What happens when you lose your job in Denmark? For two internationals, it became an opportunity to explore Copenhagen, try new things, and create an unexpected community.

Derek and Brooke are joined by Johanna Splett (Germany) and Valeria Caro (Swe... more

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When does a joke stop being funny and start becoming bullying?

Derek and Conrad are joined by fellow-comedian, Neil Fitzpatrick to talk about the controversy surrounding Danish comedian Rasmus Wallbridge and TV 2’s Alle elsker Rasmus. The program co... more

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Is it possible to become friends with your colleagues in Denmark, or are work friendships strictly a Monday-to-Friday, 9-to-4 arrangement?

This week on What Are You Doing in Denmark?, Derek and Brooke tackle a question many internationals in Denmark... more

What does it mean to grow up in Denmark and still be treated like a foreigner?

In this episode, Derek sits down with Lena Rexhepi, who arrived in Denmark from Kosovo as a nine-year-old refugee in 1999. Now the author of But Where Are You Really From... more

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Recent Guests

Neil Fitzpatrick
Comedian
Episode: Is it Danish Humor or Just Bullying?
Lena Rexhepi
Author of a memoir about growing up in Denmark after fleeing Kosovo as a child refugee
Episode: Where Are You REALLY From? Growing Up a Refugee in Denmark with Lena Rexhepi | 181
Annis Moynstein
Comedian, friend of the pod
Up Festival/Copenhagen
Episode: Convenience vs. Community: A Very Danish Debate | 179
Jefferson Bond
Comedian, friend of the pod
Independent
Episode: Convenience vs. Community: A Very Danish Debate | 179
Kriti Prajapati
YouTuber, comedian, and Bollywood dance instructor
Episode: Why Don’t My Danish Friends Invite Me Over? Making Friends in Denmark | 178
Anders Morgenstierne
Danish comedian performing English show at UP Festival
UP Festival (Copenhagen)
Episode: Is Denmark Really Open-Minded? A Listener Asked. We Answered | 177
Jose Marquez
Master's graduate in wind energy, social media promoter of Copenhagen happenings
Independent guest
Episode: The Reality of Being an International Student in Denmark | 176
Jonas Laursen
YouTube content creator and commentator on Danish politics in English
Independent creator
Episode: Denmark’s Immigration Debate Is Moving Further Right | 175
Kriti Prajipati
Indian comedian living in Denmark since 2017
Episode: What to Expect at a Danish Wedding (part 2) with Kriti Prajipati | 174

Hosts

Derek Hartman
Host of What Are You Doing in Denmark?
Brooke Black
Host of What Are You Doing in Denmark?
Conrad Molden
Co-host of What Are You Doing in Denmark?
Mike Walsh
Host of What Are You Doing in Denmark?

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 172 ratings
  • Amazing!

    This pod helped me navigate the murky waters of moving to Denmark. Derek is such a pro. It’s like listening to friends having a conversation with you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SurgeLT4
    Australiaa year ago
  • Finally a voice from international in dk

    The international community is growing in Copenhagen/ Denmark and this podcast is must needed for us! And check out their instagram too!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ClaireT
    Denmark2 years ago
  • Favorite Podcast on Denmark!

    Derek and the crew always make me laugh, teach me something new, keep it real, and make me feel seen as an international in Denmark!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Amy in Aarhus
    Denmark2 years ago
  • A look at Denmark from the outside in

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Enda Strom
    2 years ago
  • Fun and insightful!

    This is such a light hearted fun podcast that helps a lot of international in dk ! And check out their instagram too!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ClaireT
    Denmark2 years ago

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Audience praise the show for being relatable to internationals in Denmark.
Guests are seen as candid and insightful on culture and policy.
The tone blends humor with practical guidance, making topics accessible to newcomers.

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Apple Podcasts
#66
Denmark/Business
Apple Podcasts
#218
South Korea/Business

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Can I Be Friends With My Colleagues in Denmark?
Q: Why does everyone seem to leave work at 4 p.m., and is it possible to become friends with Danish colleagues?
Family schedules, work-life boundaries and planned social calendars can limit spontaneous after-work plans. The hosts say friendships are possible, but some colleagues may prefer to keep work and social life separate or may not have time to meet.
Can I Be Friends With My Colleagues in Denmark?
Q: Is it weird to ask a Danish coworker to grab a casual beer after work, just the two of us?
The hosts say it is fine to ask, including one or two colleagues rather than a whole team. They recommend adjusting expectations, respecting boundaries and not interpreting a colleague's inability to meet as personal rejection.
Where Are You REALLY From? Growing Up a Refugee in Denmark with Lena Rexhepi | 181
Q: How has that affected you as somebody of a non-Danish background as far as the different ways of existing here, whether it's been professionally, maybe in a dating capacity, making friends?
She describes how stereotypes shape dating and work interactions, and how she is often expected to explain her background or represent immigrants and Albanians broadly rather than simply be treated as herself.
Where Are You REALLY From? Growing Up a Refugee in Denmark with Lena Rexhepi | 181
Q: Do you remember much about that? And maybe for listeners who aren't aware of that history, or maybe are a bit younger than you and I, that maybe don't have those memories. Can you tell us a little bit about that conflict that brought you here?
Rexhepi recalls Kosovo's war beginning in 1998, her family fleeing to North Macedonia, and the danger and displacement she experienced as a child.
Denmark’s Immigration Debate Is Moving Further Right | 175
Q: What should internationals know about the new international workforce and citizenship policies?
A new law makes it easier to bring in international workers from 16 countries outside the EU under union-approved conditions, while citizenship remains frozen pending a screening framework; both reflect ongoing balancing acts between economic needs and social cohesion.

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A warm, practical show about life as an international in Denmark, mixing personal stories with expert guests to illuminate culture, bureaucracy, and everyday life. Episodes span culture shock, Danish healthcare and parental leave, Folkemødet participation, Danish politics and immigration, festival culture, LGBTQ+ rights, and the dynamics of building a life and career as an expat. Notable strengths include candid anecdotes from internationals, deep dives into social systems, and a willingness to cover both lighthearted culture quirks and serious policy questions, which can be valuable for listeners weighing long-term relocation or cross-cultural collaboration. The format often blends humor with actionable tips, making it approachable for pro... more

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