What Are You Doing in Denmark?

A conversation about identity, moving abroad, and why belonging in Denmark isn’t always as simple as it seems.

What does it really mean to belong, especially in a place like Denmark?

In this episode, Derek sits down with French author and artist Aurélia Durand to talk about identity, moving abroad, and the often complicated reality of building a life in Denmark.

Drawing from her memoir Belonging, Aurélia shares her journey growing up between Paris and La Réunion, and how living in Denmark forced her to confront deeper questions about who she is and where she fits.

They explore:
Why finding work and community in Denmark can feel harder than expected
The hidden role of networks, language, and cultural “sameness”
What it’s like to be included — but still feel like an outsider
The tension between assimilation and staying true to yourself
And how living abroad can reshape your identity in ways you don’t expect

Aurélia also opens up about relationships across cultures, returning “home” and no longer fitting in, and how art became her way of processing it all.
If you’ve ever struggled to feel at home in Denmark, or anywhere, this conversation will resonate.

Aurélia Durand (guest):
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/4ur3lia/
Order Belonging: https://atelieraureliadurand.com/pages/instagram
See All of Aurélia's Work: https://www.aurelia-studio.com/

Derek Hartman:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/derekhartmandk
YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/robetrotting
TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@derekhartmandk
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/robetrotting

🎟️ Come see the show in person!
See our LIVE SHOW at Copenhagen's Comedy Zoo on 9 March at 19:00
Tickets are available HERE ➡️ https://www.comedyzoo.dk/event/1762906

📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFCSH6KqKooZmSx1GJu9CWZYjX8esjl2F

📢 Send your questions and/or comments.
voice: https://www.speakpipe.com/waydid
email: [email protected]

👉 Remember to tell your friends about the podcast.

👀 More living in Denmark tips:
https://instagram.com/waydidpod
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Denmark still doesn’t have a new government weeks after the election... so what’s going on, and what does it mean for internationals living here?

In this episode Derek and Brooke break down the current political stalemate and why forming a government has been so difficult this time around. Featuring a short interview with Bernardo Basilici Menini, they explain where negotiations stand, who holds the power, and what could happen next.

This episode also dives into what different coalition outcomes could mean for internationals in Denmark including: changes to citizenship rules, work permits, international students, deportation policies, integration, housing, and the cost of living.

Whether you’re an expat, student, or planning to move to Denmark, this episode will help you understand how the election could impact your life here.

🎙️ Topics covered:
Why Denmark hasn’t formed a government yet
The role of Mette Frederiksen and Lars Løkke Rasmussen
Citizenship and immigration policy changes
Work permits and international hiring
Student visas and staying after graduation
Deportation and integration policies
Housing and cost of living

Bernardo Basilici Menini (guest):
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bernardo-basilici-menini
Copenhagen Post: https://cphpost.dk/author/bernardo/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bernie.basilicimen

Derek Hartman:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/derekhartmandk
YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/robetrotting
TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@derekhartmandk
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/robetrotting

Brooke Black:
https://instagram.com/brookeblackjust
https://www.tiktok.com/@brookeblackjust

Subscribe to The Copenhagen Post: https://cphpost.dk/subscription/

Topics: Danish election, Denmark politics explained, expats in Denmark, coalition government, minority government, immigration policy Denmark, Nordic politics
🎟️ Come see the show in person!
See our LIVE SHOW at Copenhagen's Comedy Zoo on 9 March at 19:00
Tickets are available HERE ➡️ https://www.comedyzoo.dk/event/1762906

📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFCSH6KqKooZmSx1GJu9CWZYjX8esjl2F

📢 Send your questions and/or comments.
voice: https://www.speakpipe.com/waydid
email: [email protected]

👉 Remember to tell your friends about the podcast.

👀 More living in Denmark tips:
https://instagram.com/waydidpod
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Fail Publicly. Survive. Get Better. Repeat. Bombing on stage feels like dying, and that’s okay.
Hosts Derek Hartman and Conrad Molden sit down with Danish stand-up comedian Henrik Danielsen to talk about failing in public and why it’s sometimes necessary to improve. Before becoming one of Denmark’s sharpest observational comics, Henrik spent years bombing and returning to the stage anyway.
What begins as a comedy conversation turns into a mini therapy session on resilience, ego, and cultural expectations. They explore how failure shaped his craft, why Danish and international audiences react differently, and how self-deprecation works as both humor and social survival. This episode isn’t about overnight success. It’s about surviving awkwardness long enough to get better.

➡️ Thank you to the sponsor of this episode: COOL ACCOUNTS

Derek Hartman:
https://www.instagram.com/derekhartmandk
https://youtube.com/c/robetrotting
https://tiktok.com/@derekhartmandk
www.facebook.com/robetrotting

Conrad Molden:
https://instagram.com/conradmoldencomedy
https://youtube.com/c/conradmolden
https://tiktok.com/@conradmolden
https://facebook.com/conradmolden
https://www.conradmolden.dk

Henrik Danielsen - This One Time at Comedy Zoo - English Stand-up Comedy
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PBfnKriSXJQ
https://www.instagram.com/henrikcomedy
🎟️ Come see the show in person!
See our LIVE SHOW at Copenhagen's Comedy Zoo on 9 March at 19:00
Tickets are available HERE ➡️ https://www.comedyzoo.dk/event/1762906

📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFCSH6KqKooZmSx1GJu9CWZYjX8esjl2F

📢 Send your questions and/or comments.
voice: https://www.speakpipe.com/waydid
email: [email protected]

👉 Remember to tell your friends about the podcast.

👀 More living in Denmark tips:
https://instagram.com/waydidpod
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Why is the F-word everywhere in Denmark - even around kids? Derek and Brooke unpack one of the biggest culture shocks for expats, from parenting dilemmas to why the word just doesn’t mean the same thing here.

From hearing it in schoolyards, on the radio, and even at kids’ events… to navigating it as a parent, this conversation explores what happens when language, culture, and values collide.

In this episode:
Why the F-word doesn’t carry the same weight in Denmark
The role of English as a second language
Subtitles vs dubbing and how media shapes language
Parenting in a culture where swearing is everywhere
Danish vs American attitudes toward “appropriate” language
A practical (and funny) guide to Danish swear words
A special cameo from Conrad's Danglish 1 comedy special

If you’re raising kids in Denmark or just trying to understand Danish culture, this episode will definitely make you think twice about what words really mean.

➡️ Special thank you to the sponsor of this episode, Cool Accounts ApS: https://bit.ly/4doqdVc

Derek Hartman:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/derekhartmandk
YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/robetrotting
TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@derekhartmandk
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/robetrotting

Brooke Black:
https://instagram.com/brookeblackjust
https://www.tiktok.com/@brookeblackjust

📺 Watch Conrad's full Danglish Comedy Special (with the cursing joke): https://youtu.be/kgpp1a5Pn3o?si=4seE12n0Um8xrqi8
🎟️ Come see the show in person!
See our LIVE SHOW at Copenhagen's Comedy Zoo on 9 March at 19:00
Tickets are available HERE ➡️ https://www.comedyzoo.dk/event/1762906

📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFCSH6KqKooZmSx1GJu9CWZYjX8esjl2F

📢 Send your questions and/or comments.
voice: https://www.speakpipe.com/waydid
email: [email protected]

👉 Remember to tell your friends about the podcast.

👀 More living in Denmark tips:
https://instagram.com/waydidpod
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We’re live from Copenhagen’s Comedy Zoo 🎤

In this special live episode of What Are You Doing in Denmark, we break down the unspoken rules of Danish apartment living... and all the ways internationals accidentally get them wrong.

From passive-aggressive laundry room notes and party etiquette to recycling confusion and noisy neighbors, this episode is packed with real stories, cultural insights, and plenty of laughs. Featuring a live audience and a panel of comedians, we even put it to a vote: who would you actually want as your neighbor?

If you’ve ever lived in Denmark (or plan to), this episode might save you from your next awkward hallway encounter.

🎧 Recorded LIVE at Comedy Zoo, Copenhagen.

➡️ Thank you to our sponsor, Cool Accounts ApS: https://bit.ly/4doqdVc

Dharkshika Christopher (guest):
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dharshika.christopher
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DharshikaChristopherComedy
Tickets: https://upfestival.dk/om/komikere/dharshika-christopher

Derek Hartman:
Instagram: https://instagram.com/derekhartmandk
YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/robetrotting
TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@derekhartmandk
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/robetrotting

Conrad Molden:
https://instagram.com/conradmoldencomedy
https://youtube.com/c/conradmolden
https://tiktok.com/@conradmolden
https://facebook.com/conradmolden
https://www.conradmolden.dk

Brooke Black:
https://instagram.com/brookeblackjust
https://www.tiktok.com/@brookeblackjust

Mike Walsh:
Instagram: https://instagram.com/phillymike999
🎟️ Come see the show in person!
See our LIVE SHOW at Copenhagen's Comedy Zoo on 9 March at 19:00
Tickets are available HERE ➡️ https://www.comedyzoo.dk/event/1762906

📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFCSH6KqKooZmSx1GJu9CWZYjX8esjl2F

📢 Send your questions and/or comments.
voice: https://www.speakpipe.com/waydid
email: [email protected]

👉 Remember to tell your friends about the podcast.

👀 More living in Denmark tips:
https://instagram.com/waydidpod
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.