Best Danmark Comedy Podcasts (2024)

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Mental health struggles for foreigners in Denmark 38:53

3d ago38:53

38:53

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 co…

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Moving to Denmark versus moving to Finland (with Chico Muya) 37:13

8d ago37:13

37:13

This week, Mike Walsh is back in the hosting chair with Derek and special guest Chico Muya. As a fellow international living in the Nordics, Chico pumps out hilarious content sharing his experiences as a South African in Finland. He brings the same energy to this week’s episode as Derek, Mike and Chico share laughs about nudity, making friends, and…

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Moving to Denmark as a child and the political challenges for foreigners in Denmark 24:28

17d ago24:28

24:28

Lyndsay Jensen, the founder and editor of The International, is back in the studio with Annie and Derek to talk about the political changes in how foreigners in Denmark are treated and perceived. She recently spoke at Folkemødet on the needs of internationals living in Denmark and their important place in the Danish economy and society at large. In…

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How do foreigners moving to Denmark find a soft landing? 30:24

23d ago30:24

30:24

Annie and Derek are joined this week by Lyndsay Jensen, the founder and editor of The International, an online magazine dedicated to helping foreigners living in Denmark find their way. Lyndsay shares her story of moving to Denmark after growing up as a Brit living in South Africa. You could say she’s been an expat her whole life. After a decade of…

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They asked you WHAT?! Job interviews in Denmark, Danish work culture myths, and much more. 25:08

1M ago25:08

25:08

Can potential employers ask you if you plan to have kids? Why do job interviews feel so informal in Denmark? Is there bias or racism in the hiring process? Leslea Petersen, the Founder and CEO of English Job Denmark is back at the table with Derek and Annie to answer all of your questions on finding a job and working in Denmark. She offers advice o…

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Help! I’m in Denmark and I can’t find a job! 26:11

1M ago26:11

26:11

Why doesn’t your CV get any response from Danish employers? How do your skills and certifications land you a job in Denmark? Is there any hope for landing a job in the Danish workforce? This week, Annie and Derek are joined by Leslea Petersen, the Founder and CEO of English Job Denmark. She tells her story of how she found herself living in Denmark…

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Why is making friends in Denmark like dating? 27:18

1M ago27:18

27:18

This week, Annie and Derek continue their conversation about making friends in Denmark and why it’s so hard. Annie discusses the mixed emotions of relief and overwhelm she feels when visiting her native United States, and jumping back into a very social culture with different social boundaries. She also explains why her son struggled to socialize w…

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You can’t make any friends in Denmark because you’re a peach. 32:29

2M ago32:29

32:29

How do you make friends in a country where locals prefer not to talk to anyone they don’t already know? The Expat Insider Survey ranks Denmark 53rd out of 53 countries in the subcategory of finding friends and 66% of those surveyed reported it challenging to make friends with locals when moving abroad to Denmark. While it’s not impossible to make c…

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How does Janteloven impact you at work, school, and in Danish society? 28:06

2M ago28:06

28:06

Derek and Annie are once again joined by comedian, Conrad Molden, to discuss Janteloven. The three practice ‘Jante Math’ (a spin on the online trend of ‘Girl Math’) by praising each other’s achievements and downplaying them in true Janteloven fashion. Why was it so uncomfortable for them? Discussion about the moment in history that the concept was …

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How can you be the absolute BEST at Janteloven? 27:33

2M ago27:33

27:33

This week Derek and Annie are joined by comedian, Conrad Molden, to tackle a source of culture clash and confusion for people moving to Denmark - Janteloven. The trio define the unofficial “Laws of Jante” and how the social code came to be so pervasive in Danish culture and Scandinavia at large. Particularly, the ramifications for international res…

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How to move to Denmark for your partner but make it all about YOU 22:38

2M ago22:38

22:38

This week’s episode dives right back into our topic of being a trailing spouse when moving to Denmark. In it, Annie and Derek continue covering the unique challenges of following your partner to another country and how it can impact the relationship. They share the lessons they’ve learned along the way and how this massive change could have been a …

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You fell in love and they want you to move to Denmark in 90 days 33:16

3M ago33:16

33:16

Life as a “trailing spouse” is mostly incredible, and looks like it from the outside. Still, it’s full of challenges, emotional ups and downs, and can put a strain on relationships and families. Derek and Annie have been through it, and open up about their life after moving to Denmark for their partners. This episode will help you understand the ch…

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You’ll never be Danish, but who cares? with Keri Bloomfield 35:08

3M ago35:08

35:08

Author Keri Bloomfield joins Derek and Mike for more real talk about living in Denmark and how it taught her how to be more of herself. Sharing stories from her new book, Nothing Like a Dane, they discuss the difficulties of learning the Danish language and Danish culture as internationals in Denmark. The episode focuses on the long journey to real…

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Does Denmark Have an Integration Problem? with Keri Bloomfield 44:04

3M ago44:04

44:04

Author Keri Bloomfield joins Derek and Mike for some real talk about moving to Denmark, what Denmark gets right and wrong about integration, and the stories that inspired her new book, Nothing Like a Dane. Together they discuss the realities of life in Denmark for foreigners - both the good and the bad, as well as our thoughts on why Denmark has no…

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Sending Your Child to School in a Foreign Country 17:37

4M ago17:37

17:37

In this episode of What Are You Doing in Denmark, Mike interviews friends of the show, Annie Samples and Adrian MacKinder to learn more about the differences in schooling and education systems in Denmark. Annie is an American mom raising her four kids with her American spouse while Adrian is a British father raising his two kids with a Danish spous…

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2023 Wrapped 37:36

4M ago37:36

37:36

In this episode of What Are You Doing in Denmark, Derek and Mike sit down to recap season one of WAYDID and react to some of their favorite clips and discussions from 2023. The two share laughs, advice, realizations, and some serious moments as they reflect on the year and season one. Some never-before-shared clips are mixed into some of the most v…

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Diane in Denmark - Part 2 34:14

4M ago34:14

34:14

Diane in Denmark is back this week to share more tips with Derek on getting through the winter holidays and preparing for the New Year. Derek quizzes Diane on which celebrities are secretly anti-Christmas based on their public comments about the holiday. Diane also lets us know how to go into the new year with clear goals and resolutions that are a…

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Diane in Denmark - part 1 36:36

5M ago36:36

36:36

This week Derek is joined one on one with Diane in Denmark, the incredible life coach from Scotland who now calls Denmark home. Diane explains the habit of winterbathing to a hypothetical American listener and then explains her hot and cold thoughts on various seasonal activities and trends associated with Christmas and New Years from ugly sweaters…

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Jeff Bond - part 2 37:37

5M ago37:37

37:37

This week Derek and Mike are joined once again by the multi-talented actor and comedian, Jeff Bond. Derek tests Mike and Jeff to see if they can recognize fake Christmas movie descriptions from real ones and everyone discovers the true meaning of Christmas. Laughs abound as Jeff, Derek, and Mike discuss all the things you might do at the holidays t…

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Jeff Bond - part 1 44:28

5M ago44:28

44:28

This week actor and comedian, Jeff Bond, joins Mike and Derek in the studio. He shares the story of how his life in Denmark came to be from a part in the Crazy Christmas Cabaret, one of the most successful theater productions in Europe with an annual home at Glassalen in Tivoli Gardens. Jeff, Derek, and Mike share their most annoying jobs during th…

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Annie Samples - part 2 42:37

5M ago42:37

42:37

Annie Samples aka Annie in Eventyrland is back at the table with Derek and Mike to talk more about being a mom in Denmark compared to the United States. Specifically, Annie tells us about her experiences with pregnancy and childbirth in both Denmark and America. Along the way you can share some laughs about 90s American television shows and how the…

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Annie Samples - part 1 51:22

6M ago51:22

51:22

This week Annie Samples joins Mike and Derek in the studio, but you may know her as Annie in Eventyrland. That’s the name she uses while taking over TikTok and Instagram by sharing her life as an American mother raising her four kids in Denmark. She opens up about the highs and lows of living in Denmark as an immigrant and her path to becoming a co…

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Adrian Mackinder - part 2 40:30

6M ago40:30

40:30

Derek and Mike welcome back Adrian Mackinder, a British writer, actor, comedian, and man of many talents. In honor of Mike’s upcoming birthday, Mike and Adrian team up for a game where they have to identify historical figures that may or may not have lived longer than Mike. Adrian then discusses the biggest challenges and cultural differences he ha…

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Adrian Mackinder - part 1 41:32

6M ago41:32

41:32

British comedian, actor, and author, Adrian Mackinder joins Mike and Derek in the studio to discuss all of his many hats and how his multi-talented background is faring in Denmark. Adrian discusses how a few unexpected dinner guests while dining with his uncle in London led him to start a new life in Copenhagen. Laugh along as Adrian reacts to Dere…

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Chantal Al Arab - part 2 53:31

6M ago53:31

53:31

Derek and Mike continue their conversation with Chantal Al Arab by testing their abilities to identify real or fraudulent podcasts. They discuss the role drag has played in pop culture and the culture wars of today’s world and throughout history. Chantal offers hope and positivity in the outlook of the students and younger generations that she work…

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Chantal Al Arab - part 1 44:21

6M ago44:21

44:21

Danish Drag Queen, Chantal Al Arab joins Mike and Derek in the studio to discuss all of her work as an artist, historian, author, television personality, and activist. Laugh along as Chantal reacts to Derek and Mike’s first jobs and as she shares the most bizarre interactions she’s had while performing drag in Denmark. Chantal also shares her creat…

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Ira Sylvester - Part 2 34:56

7M ago34:56

34:56

Ira Sylvester joins Mike and Derek for more laughs and discussion about life in Denmark and some theories on the death of Princess Diana. The trio discuss what Ira misses most about the United Kingdom and what British, American, and Danish things are overrated or underrated. Don’t miss their hot takes on Stonehenge and the Spice Girls! Mike predict…

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Ira Sylvester - Part 1 43:34

7M ago43:34

43:34

Comedian Ira Sylvester joins Mike and Derek in the studio for a lot of laughs about why Danes don’t laugh. You’ll love hearing about how Ira’s former bank made “hygge racist” bank errors in his annual spending profile, and why he would like Danes to standardize how they use middle names. We also discuss all the things about living in Denmark that j…

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Erin Chapman part 2 34:58

7M ago34:58

34:58

In part two of our conversation with Erin Eberhart Chapman from the American Pie Company, she discusses how she became a voice actor and finally defines “American food” for Derek and Mike. We all discuss our favorite American foods and the history of pies and how foods brought to the US from other continents evolve over time. Derek, Mike, and Erin …

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Erin Chapman part 1 40:44

7M ago40:44

40:44

Erin Eberhart Chapman joins Mike and Derek in the studio to talk about life in Denmark as an entrepreneur, mother, and wife. She explains why she moved to Copenhagen, relocated to Los Angeles, and why it was her (and not her Danish husband) who wanted to move back to Denmark. Along the way Erin and Mike judge Derek’s unorthodox business ideas, the …

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Conrad Molden part 2 31:10

8M ago31:10

31:10

Conrad Molden joins Derek and Mike to talk about his recent trip to Los Angeles, living in Denmark as a British comedian, and talk about all the things nobody tells you about moving to Denmark. Along the way you’ll learn how and why Conrad moved to Aarhus, what his drag name would be, and what he, Derek, and Mike were doing at 16 years old that pre…

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Conrad Molden part 1 42:59

8M ago42:59

42:59

Conrad Molden joins Derek and Mike to talk about his recent trip to Los Angeles, living in Denmark as a British comedian, and talk about all the things nobody tells you about moving to Denmark. Along the way you’ll learn how and why Conrad moved to Aarhus, what his drag name would be, and what he, Derek, and Mike were doing at 16 years old that pre…

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Abby Wambaugh 58:41

8M ago58:41

58:41

On today's episode we are joined by the super funny Abby Wambaugh, an American mom who moved to Copenhagen with her Danish husband. She has some hilarious stories about raising kids in Denmark while embarking on an international comedy career. We also have a lot of fun discussing disposable grills, making friends in Denmark, and chlamydia preventio…

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Theo X 1:01:17

8M ago1:01:17

1:01:17

Theo X is an incredibly talented Danish musician who has performed at home and abroad, but notably for the Danish Royal Family, audiences at Tivoli, the Rainbow Awards, and World Pride. We discuss his creative process and eclectic style as a singer songwriter, his hilarious experiences as a Dane with a British partner, and the time he danced a litt…

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The Bacon Podcast Afsnit 3 42:55

5+ y ago42:55

42:55

Er du typen, som ikke kan få nok af sprød bacon, er denne podcast noget for dig. Nyd den intense – nærmest hypnotiserende – lyd af sprød bacon, der knases for åben mikrofon. Og hvis det ikke er nok, er du altid velkommen hos McDonald’s, hvor vi nu sprødsteger al vores bacon.By McDonald's Danmark

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The Bacon Podcast Afsnit 2 48:05

5+ y ago48:05

48:05

Er du typen, som ikke kan få nok af sprød bacon, er denne podcast noget for dig. Nyd den intense – nærmest hypnotiserende – lyd af sprød bacon, der knases for åben mikrofon. Og hvis det ikke er nok, er du altid velkommen hos McDonald’s, hvor vi nu sprødsteger al vores bacon.By McDonald's Danmark

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The Bacon Podcast Afsnit 1 34:41

5+ y ago34:41

34:41

Er du typen, som ikke kan få nok af sprød bacon, er denne podcast noget for dig. Nyd den intense – nærmest hypnotiserende – lyd af sprød bacon, der knases for åben mikrofon. Og hvis det ikke er nok, er du altid velkommen hos McDonald’s, hvor vi nu sprødsteger al vores bacon.By McDonald's Danmark

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Satire news from SH 4:59

6+ y ago4:59

4:59

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