What Are You Doing in Denmark?

Narcis didn’t just move to Denmark—he moved the needle. What began as a frustrating student experience turned into a powerful journey of activism, visibility, and political impact. From challenging exclusion in student councils to launching Last Week in Denmark, a very popular newsletter now published in nine languages, he’s running for city council and calling for a complete reframe of how internationals are seen—pushing to replace the outdated Ministry of Integration with a Ministry of Internationals. If you’ve ever felt like an outsider or wondered how real change happens, this episode shows exactly what’s possible. What Are You Doing in Denmark podcast: IG: https://instagram.com/waydidpod [https://instagram.com/waydidpod] FB: https://facebook.com/waydidpod [https://facebook.com/waydidpod]What Are You Doing in Denmark podcast: YT: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFCSH6KqKooZmSx1GJu9CWZYjX8esjl2F [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFCSH6KqKooZmSx1GJu9CWZYjX8esjl2F] email: hello@robe-trotting.com Narcis George Matache (guest): IG: https://www.instagram.com/narcisgmatache [https://www.instagram.com/narcisgmatache] FB: https://www.facebook.com/NarcisGMatache/ [https://www.facebook.com/NarcisGMatache/] Last Week In Denmark (LWID) newsletter: https://lastweekdk.substack.com/ [https://lastweekdk.substack.com/] LWID podcast:https://open.spotify.com/show/5dFxU6ujQ6ktjNNTaPNVKu [https://open.spotify.com/show/5dFxU6ujQ6ktjNNTaPNVKu]  Vote Home Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/3El6T0rZFAr0QV6P0ocyL6 [https://open.spotify.com/show/3El6T0rZFAr0QV6P0ocyL6] Derek Hartman:  IG: https://instagram.com/robetrottinghttps://www.instagram.com/derekhartmandk [https://www.instagram.com/derekhartmandk]  YT: https://youtube.com/c/robetrotting [https://youtube.com/c/robetrotting] TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@robetrotting [https://tiktok.com/@robetrotting] FB: https://www.facebook.com/robetrotting [https://www.facebook.com/robetrotting] Brooke Black: IG: https://instagram.com/brookeblackjust [https://instagram.com/brookeblackjust] TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@brookeblackjust [https://www.tiktok.com/@brookeblackjust] 🎙️ 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.

Who really benefits from Denmark’s visa changes? Denmark just rewrote its work permit rules so Derek and Mike are here to break them for you. At first glance, it looks like Denmark is opening the door to more internationals. But in reality, the move may not bring many new people in. Instead, it’s likely to benefit those already living in Denmark—especially families trying to build more security. There’s layers of politics, religion and of course, economics in these changes that bring up concerns around fairness, the risk of being tied to an employer, and how internationals can navigate these shifting rules with more strategy and independence. For anyone living or planning to live in Denmark, it’s essential context. Listen to learn who’s really impacted, what this signals about Denmark’s future immigration path, and how to protect your ability to stay. Immigration process and visa application: nyidanmark.dk [http://nyidanmark.dk] What Are You Doing in Denmark podcast: Instagram: https://instagram.com/waydidpod [https://instagram.com/waydidpod] Facebook: https://facebook.com/waydidpod [https://facebook.com/waydidpod] email: hello@robe-trotting.com [hello@robe-trotting.com] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFCSH6KqKooZmSx1GJu9CWZYjX8esjl2F [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFCSH6KqKooZmSx1GJu9CWZYjX8esjl2F] Derek Hartman: Instagram: https://instagram.com/derekhartmandk [https://instagram.com/derekhartmandk] 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] 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.

Learning Danish? Stop waiting to feel ready. Brooke Fossey joins Derek and Mike to share why mindset matters more than mastery, and how choosing joy over perfection can transform your language journey. From awkward public mistakes to unhelpful corrections, Brooke’s approach blends consistency, curiosity, and a refusal to give up—even when Danes switch to English. If you've ever felt frustrated, embarrassed, or just plain stuck with Danish, this episode offers a new way forward. Listen now and rediscover the joy of learning—even when it’s messy. 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] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFCSH6KqKooZmSx1GJu9CWZYjX8esjl2F [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFCSH6KqKooZmSx1GJu9CWZYjX8esjl2F] Brooke Fossey – Guest Instagram: @nearlydanishdame [https://www.instagram.com/nearlydanishdame] 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] 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.

Laughter, lies, language, and cultural clashes. Some jokes don’t survive the border. Abby Wambaugh and Dharkshika Christopher join cohosts Derek and Conrad to talk about the challenges—and joys—of performing stand-up across languages and cultures. With sets in Danish, Norwegian, English, French, and Swedish, they’ve experienced what works, what doesn’t, and how humor shifts with the audience. From literal-minded Danish crowds to multilingual punchlines and awkward silences, this episode explores what it really means to be funny across cultures. What Are You Doing in Denmark podcast: IG: https://instagram.com/waydidpod [https://instagram.com/waydidpod] Watch on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFCSH6KqKooZmSx1GJu9CWZYjX8esjl2F] Dharkshika Christopher (Guest): IG: https://www.instagram.com/dharshika.christopher [https://www.instagram.com/dharshika.christopher] FB: https://www.facebook.com/DharshikaChristopherComedy [https://www.facebook.com/DharshikaChristopherComedy] Abby Wambaugh (Guest):  IG: https://www.instagram.com/abbywambaugh [https://www.instagram.com/abbywambaugh] Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/helpholepod/ [https://www.instagram.com/helpholepod/] Derek Hartman: IG: https://instagram.com/robetrotting [https://instagram.com/robetrotting] YT: https://youtube.com/c/robetrotting [https://youtube.com/c/robetrotting] TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@robetrotting [https://tiktok.com/@robetrotting] FB: https://www.facebook.com/robetrotting [https://www.facebook.com/robetrotting] Conrad Molden: Ig: https://instagram.com/conradmoldencomedy [https://instagram.com/conradmoldencomedy] YT: https://youtube.com/c/conradmolden [https://youtube.com/c/conradmolden] TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@conradmolden [https://tiktok.com/@conradmolden]  FB: https://facebook.com/conradmolden [https://facebook.com/conradmolden] https://www.conradmolden.dk [https://www.conradmolden.dk/] WAYDID episodes about Danish humo(u)r: 92 | Going Viral in Denmark: Mathias Bach on TikTok Fame, Danish Humor & Applesauce: https://open.spotify.com/episode/72hAGh4sx2QkVj2PgYJlG3 [https://open.spotify.com/episode/72hAGh4sx2QkVj2PgYJlG3] 58 | Are Danes as funny as they think? Navigating Danish humor (part 2): https://open.spotify.com/episode/2kzbCwzJwGDlUa0CSosSre?si=BMPu03IzQHGxGN98-B7bKA [ https://open.spotify.com/episode/2kzbCwzJwGDlUa0CSosSre?si=BMPu03IzQHGxGN98-B7bKA] 56 | Are Danes as funny as they think? Navigating Danish humor (part 1), https://open.spotify.com/episode/4KakZgNO7Kpq5AsxOOShqN?si=5960799d612a4b19 [https://open.spotify.com/episode/4KakZgNO7Kpq5AsxOOShqN?si=5960799d612a4b19] 🎙️ 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.

Love, visas, identity, motherhood, burnout, Denmark. Ilana Buhl didn’t just move for love—she rebuilt her life from scratch. In this candid conversation with cohosts Derek and Brooke, Ilana shares how a three-day trip turned into a lifetime abroad. From navigating Denmark’s tough family reunification process to finding her footing as a teacher, parent, and online creator. Along the way, they unpack culture shocks, language learning, and why stepping back from social media can be the right thing to do sometimes. Ilana Buhl (guest):  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_lykke_charm [https://www.instagram.com/the_lykke_charm] Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the_lykke_charm [https://www.tiktok.com/@the_lykke_charm] What Are You Doing in Denmark podcast: Instagram: https://instagram.com/waydidpod [https://instagram.com/waydidpod] Watch us on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFCSH6KqKooZmSx1GJu9CWZYjX8esjl2F] Derek Hartman: IG: https://instagram.com/robetrotting [https://instagram.com/robetrotting] YT: https://youtube.com/c/robetrotting [https://youtube.com/c/robetrotting] TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@robetrotting [https://tiktok.com/@robetrotting] FB: https://www.facebook.com/robetrotting [https://www.facebook.com/robetrotting] Brooke Black: IG: https://instagram.com/brookeblackjust [https://instagram.com/brookeblackjust] TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@brookeblackjust [https://www.tiktok.com/@brookeblackjust] 🎙️ 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.