What Are You Doing in Denmark?

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: Instagram: https://instagram.com/waydidpod [https://instagram.com/waydidpod] email: hello@robe-trotting.com [hello@robe-trotting.com] Watch these episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFCSH6KqKooZmSx1GJu9CWZYjX8esjl2F [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFCSH6KqKooZmSx1GJu9CWZYjX8esjl2F] Derek Hartman: Instagram: https://instagram.com/robetrotting [https://instagram.com/robetrotting] YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/robetrotting [https://youtube.com/c/robetrotting] TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@robetrotting [https://tiktok.com/@robetrotting] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/robetrotting [https://www.facebook.com/robetrotting] Brooke Black: Instagram: https://instagram.com/brookeblackjust [https://instagram.com/brookeblackjust] TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@brookeblackjust [https://www.tiktok.com/@brookeblackjust] Mike Walsh: Instagram: https://instagram.com/phillymike999 [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/ [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 [https://www.comedyzoo.dk/event/1298885] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

🎧 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. 📢 SHARE THIS EPISODE: 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! 🎙️ Leave Us a Voice Note 🗣️ speakpipe.com/waydid [https://speakpipe.com/waydid] 📧 Email: hello@robe-trotting.com 🎧 What Are You Doing in Denmark podcast * Instagram: @waydidpod [https://instagram.com/waydidpod] * Email: hello@robe-trotting.com 📺 Watch on YouTube * WAYDID Episodes Playlist [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFCSH6KqKooZmSx1GJu9CWZYjX8esjl2F] 👤 Derek Hartman * Instagram: @robetrotting [https://instagram.com/robetrotting] * YouTube: Robe Trotting [https://youtube.com/c/robetrotting] * TikTok: @robetrotting [https://tiktok.com/@robetrotting] * Facebook: Robe Trotting [https://www.facebook.com/robetrotting] 👤 Mike Walsh * Instagram: @phillymike999 [https://instagram.com/phillymike999] 👤 Brooke Fossey – Guest * Instagram: @nearlydanishdame [https://www.instagram.com/nearlydanishdame] 🎙️ 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/ [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 [https://www.comedyzoo.dk/event/1298885] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

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 [https://www.comedyzoo.dk/event/1298885] What Are You Doing in Denmark podcast: Instagram: https://instagram.com/waydidpod [https://instagram.com/waydidpod] Watch our episodes on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFCSH6KqKooZmSx1GJu9CWZYjX8esjl2F] Derek Hartman: Instagram: https://instagram.com/robetrotting [https://instagram.com/robetrotting] YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/robetrotting [https://youtube.com/c/robetrotting] TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@robetrotting [https://tiktok.com/@robetrotting] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/robetrotting [https://www.facebook.com/robetrotting] Brooke Black: Instagram: https://instagram.com/brookeblackjust [https://instagram.com/brookeblackjust] TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@brookeblackjust [https://www.tiktok.com/@brookeblackjust] Conrad Molden: Instagram: https://instagram.com/conradmoldencomedy [https://instagram.com/conradmoldencomedy] YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/conradmolden [https://youtube.com/c/conradmolden] TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@conradmolden [https://tiktok.com/@conradmolden]  Facebook: https://facebook.com/conradmolden [https://facebook.com/conradmolden] https://www.conradmolden.dk [https://www.conradmolden.dk/] Cecilie Bau: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cecilie_bau [https://www.instagram.com/cecilie_bau] TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ceciliebau [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/ [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 [https://www.comedyzoo.dk/event/1298885] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

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 [https://www.speakpipe.com/waydid] or email hello@robe-trotting.com 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 [https://instagram.com/waydidpod] Watch our episodes on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFCSH6KqKooZmSx1GJu9CWZYjX8esjl2F] Derek Hartman: Instagram: https://instagram.com/robetrotting [https://instagram.com/robetrotting] YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/robetrotting [https://youtube.com/c/robetrotting] TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@robetrotting [https://tiktok.com/@robetrotting] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/robetrotting [https://www.facebook.com/robetrotting] Brooke Black: Instagram: https://instagram.com/brookeblackjust [https://instagram.com/brookeblackjust] TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@brookeblackjust [https://www.tiktok.com/@brookeblackjust] Conrad Molden: Instagram: https://instagram.com/conradmoldencomedy [https://instagram.com/conradmoldencomedy] YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/conradmolden [https://youtube.com/c/conradmolden] TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@conradmolden [https://tiktok.com/@conradmolden]  Facebook: https://facebook.com/conradmolden [https://facebook.com/conradmolden] https://www.conradmolden.dk [https://www.conradmolden.dk/] Kat Attack (Kateryna): Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cyberkatattack [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/ [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 [https://www.comedyzoo.dk/event/1298885] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

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 [https://www.speakpipe.com/waydid] or email hello@robe-trotting.com 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 [https://instagram.com/waydidpod] email: hello@robe-trotting.com Watch these episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFCSH6KqKooZmSx1GJu9CWZYjX8esjl2F [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFCSH6KqKooZmSx1GJu9CWZYjX8esjl2F] Derek Hartman: Instagram: https://instagram.com/robetrotting [https://instagram.com/robetrotting] YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/robetrotting [https://youtube.com/c/robetrotting] TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@robetrotting [https://tiktok.com/@robetrotting] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/robetrotting [https://www.facebook.com/robetrotting] Conrad Molden: Instagram: https://instagram.com/conradmoldencomedy [https://instagram.com/conradmoldencomedy] YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/conradmolden [https://youtube.com/c/conradmolden] TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@conradmolden [https://tiktok.com/@conradmolden]  Facebook: https://facebook.com/conradmolden [https://facebook.com/conradmolden] See Conrad Live: https://www.conradmolden.dk [https://www.conradmolden.dk/] Mike Walsh: Instagram: https://instagram.com/phillymike999 [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/ [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 [https://www.comedyzoo.dk/event/1298885] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.