Best Danmark Comedy Podcasts (2025)

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92 | Going Viral in Denmark: Mathias Bach on TikTok Fame, Danish Humor & Applesauce 36:26

3d ago36:26

36:26

In this episode, we sit down with award-winning Danish creator Mathias Bach—TikToker of the Year, mastermind behind some of Denmark’s most viral videos, and former child YouTuber who once tried to shorten school days for everyone. Brooke, Conrad, and Derek get Mathias's view on growing up in Denmark, what most foreigners really don’t understand abo…

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91 | Denmark’s Bizarre Copyright Wars: Elvis, Harry Potter & McDonald's 18:32

10d ago18:32

18:32

What do Elvis Presley, Harry Potter, and McDonald’s all have in common? They’ve all taken legal swings at Denmark. In this episode, Brooke brings Derek and Mike three wild tales of copyright lawsuits that landed in Danish courtrooms - from a replica Graceland in Jutland to a magical festival that had to lose a little Hogwarts to survive. Plus, a ho…

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90 | How Denmark Handles Stress, Birthdays & Climate Change (Better Than You?) with Mathias Bach 24:17

15d ago24:17

24:17

Denmark had an eventful week, and we’re breaking it all down! Brooke dives into the surprising but very Danish reason a popular band replaced their lead singer. Derek explores how Denmark is tackling rising groundwater caused by climate change. And Conrad shares a heartwarming (and extremely Danish) birthday tradition that caught him off guard. Plu…

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89 | Should You Move to Denmark? Here’s What to See Before Deciding 30:08

17d ago30:08

30:08

In this episode, Derek, Brooke, and Conrad help a listener who’s considering a move by breaking down what she and her family should explore beyond the tourist hotspots. What will make the visit feel authentic and what everyday realities might surprise you? Joining the conversation is Adrian MacKinder, writer, comedian, and friend of the show who ma…

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88 | Boycott American Goods or Sell Them Eggs? Week 13 News in Denmark 22:35

24d ago22:35

22:35

In this episode, Brooke, Conrad, and Derek are joined by friend of the show, Adrian MacKinder to discuss the week's news in Denmark. You'll hear a discussion on America's egg shortage and why the US asked Denmark to buy surplus egg shipments. This leads into a debate on the merit of Danes organizing a boycott of American goods - is it a shortsighte…

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87 | Are Danes Making it Harder for You to Learn Danish? (with Steven Feraru) 35:11

1M ago35:11

35:11

In this episode, we explore the difficulties of learning Danish through a listener message. Mei from Taiwan, and part of the WAYDID community, shares her frustrating experience learning Danish and being quizzed and mocked by Danish acquaintances on her progress. We discuss the demotivating forces that can plague foreigners learning Danish and the w…

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86 | Paying US Taxes as an American Abroad (with Nathalie Goldstein) 26:17

1M ago26:17

26:17

In this episode, Derek sits down with Nathalie Goldstein, CEO of MyExpatTaxes and an IRS Enrolled Agent, to break down everything Americans living abroad need to know about filing their U.S. taxes. Whether you're in Denmark, Austria, or anywhere else in the world, Uncle Sam still wants his cut—and ignoring it isn’t an option. You'll find out: 💰 Do …

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85 | Does Living Near Your Friends Affect Your Health? 34:19

2M ago34:19

34:19

This week, Annie, Briana, and Derek discuss the science behind friendship and how living in close proximity to good friends impacts your mental and physical health. According to numerous multi-generational studies, it's even the key to a longer life. What does this mean for those of us who move to a new country and live away from our clos…

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84 | Elon Picks a Fight, Zoo Escapes, and Audio Surveillance: Week 9 News 27:49

2M ago27:49

27:49

This week, Derek, Brooke, and Mike break down the most interesting headlines in Denmark. You'll learn why the Danish National Police are looking for an alternative to being on X aka Twitter and the beloved Dane that Elon Musk started a twitter fight with because his misinformation was corrected. On a lighter note, we discuss some of the recent zoo …

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83 | The Danish King Who Played the Dating Game of Thrones 20:00

2M ago20:00

20:00

In this episode, Derek, Conrad, and Brooke welcome back our resident royal expert, Anna Marie, for another fascinating look at Danish royalty. She kicks things off by quizzing us on some of Denmark’s most intriguing kings and queens before diving into the life and legacy of King Christian IX. How did a king from a relatively small nation manage to …

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82 | Week 7 News: RyanAir, Fastelavnsboller, and Bike Theft (with Mike Walsh) 21:07

2M ago21:07

21:07

This week, Mike Walsh rejoins Derek on the podcast to talk about the news in Denmark. You'll hear about the fallout of Ryanair's decision to pull out of two Danish airports over new taxes. In better news, you'll hear the best and worst fastelvansboller experiences including Mike's review of Burger King's 2024 attempt at a fastelavnsboller burger an…

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81 | Week 6 News: Greenland Polling, Bomb Threats, and Aarhus's Pitch to Internationals 24:49

2M ago24:49

24:49

This week Derek, Annie, and Briana team up to discuss some of the headlines from around Denmark including recent polling from Greenland and some scary reports of bomb threats in Danish schools. You'll hear a discussion on the future of automobiles in Copenhagen, the history of pedestrianized streets in the city centre and Annie's hot take on what y…

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80 | Denmark Was in Europe's Longest War and No One Knows (w/ Anders Morgenstierne) 19:02

3M ago19:02

19:02

This week Derek is joined by Anders Morgenstierne, who has returned to WAYDID to discuss an obscure war from Danish history. Most Danes don't even know about this war - and that's because for most of history, no one in Denmark realized that it happened. During the period, Copenhagen was attacked twice and most of the Danish navy was destroyed. Desp…

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79 | Defending Denmark: Can Danes be a Little Too Sensitive? 25:39

3M ago25:39

25:39

Derek, Brooke, and Conrad chime in on a recent viral post that claims Danes are overly defensive when it comes to your views on Denmark. The post of focus points out that Danish people are known to ask internationals living in Denmark what they think of their Danish lives, but aren't prepared to hear anything but a glowing review of the country. Ev…

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78 | Myth-Busting Denmark's Drunken Oil Diplomacy (with Jeff Bond) 28:21

3M ago28:21

28:21

Have you ever heard the story of how Denmark could have had all the North Sea Oil reserves that Norway enjoys, if it wasn't for a sloppy negotiation by a drunken Danish diplomat? It's been recounted to Derek many times, ironically by intoxicated Danes who have a good laugh at their tipsy foreign policy - but how true is this story? Jeff Bond sits d…

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77 | Could a Political Stunt Cost You Danish Citizenship? 33:24

3M ago33:24

33:24

This week, we delve into a heated debate that's capturing attention across the nation: Should Denmark vet the democratic values of citizenship applicants through personal interviews? We explore the unprecedented case where three applicants were summoned for interviews based on their past social media posts, raising questions about legal principles,…

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76 | From Margrethe to Frederik: A Regal Review of Denmark’s Royal Family and What’s Next 35:19

4M ago35:19

35:19

This week, Brooke, Conrad, and Derek are joined by Anna Marie, host of the On Royals Podcast, for a chat about a monumental year for Denmark’s royal family! From Queen Margrethe II’s historic abdication on New Year's Eve to the coronation of King Frederik X in January, we dive into the highs and the lows of this transformative first year with Frede…

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75 | Danish Christmas Culture Shocks (with Steven Feraru) 27:28

4M ago27:28

27:28

This week Steven Feraru is back with Annie, Brooke, Conrad, and Derek to discuss the culture shocks and fun new experiences that internationals encounter during the Danish Christmas season. You'll learn about the things that surprised us the most when we dove into our first Christmas in Denmark, how to navigate your own Jul traditions, and why we t…

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74 | Week 50 News: Trouble in Denmark's Libraries and Flag-Based Nationalism (with Adrian MacKinder and Jeff Bond) 39:55

4M ago39:55

39:55

This week, we're talking about the news and you'll hear about the shockingly high number of Danish librarians reporting anti-social behavior at work. Derek is joined by Jefferson Bond and Adrian Mackinder to dig deep into the problems faced when visiting some of Denmark's institutions of knowledge sharing. You'll learn what could 2025 laws could ch…

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73 | Unwrapping the Norse Origins of Christmas with Adrian MacKinder and Jeff Bond 30:02

4M ago30:02

30:02

In this festive and fascinating episode, Adrian Mackinder will unravel 12 pre-Christian traditions and Norse influences that shaped our understanding of Christmas today. From the wild celebrations of Yule to the symbolism of evergreen trees and the mythological roots of Santa’s sleigh, Adrian explains how ancient festivals and Norse mythology found…

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72 | Week 49 News: Workers' Rights in Denmark, Greenlandic in Parliament, and Leaf-Raking (with Anders Morgenstierne) 27:38

5M ago27:38

27:38

In this episode we're catching you up on the news around Denmark. Conrad Molden explains why members of Danish Parliament are wearing headsets and takes us into Christiansborg Slot. Ye, he visited Danish Parliament this week at the invitation of a member of Folketinget. Comedian, Anders Morgenstierne, joins the discussion with stories of his time r…

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71 | Retention Crisis: Why Don't People Stay in Denmark? 28:16

5M ago28:16

28:16

Denmark struggles to retain internationals, with 64% leaving within five years and only 28% of international graduates staying post-graduation. In this episode, Brooke Black, Conrad Molden, and Derek Hartman dive into why so many expats leave Denmark, the cultural and systemic barriers they face, and what it means for Denmark’s aging population and…

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70 | Week 47 News (with Steven Feraru): Royals, Art, Skat, and Election Reactions 33:10

5M ago33:10

33:10

This week you're getting the news in Denmark for week 47 with a full house and Steven Feraru at the table. We get to know Steven with a hilarious story of a doctor's visit gone wrong, Derek fills us in on the King of the Netherlands work visit to Denmark, Conrad explains the new skat previews. Brooke explains the new painting at Christianborg that'…

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69 | Moving From India to Denmark (with Kriti Prajapati) 30:34

5M ago30:34

30:34

In this episode of What Are You Doing in Denmark, Derek Hartman sits down with Kriti Prajapati, a comedian from India who’s making waves in the Danish comedy scene. Since moving to Denmark in 2017, Kriti has co-produced Almost Danes, a hit comedy show that humorously tackles the quirks of Danish culture through the eyes of an international. Kriti s…

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68 | Week 45 News: Secret Drug Tests, Super Computers, and Bike Thieves #Reklame 31:42

5M ago31:42

31:42

We are breaking down all the weeks news and not mentioning the US Election at all! Conrad has a technology report about a Danish super computer that nobody really understands and Brooke has updates that influencers and marketing teams in Denmark need to be aware of, all from a little issue with Lily in Copenhagen. Derek has some important informati…

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67 | Uhyggelig Dansk Halloween (with Jeff Bond) 34:55

6M ago34:55

34:55

Derek is joined by comedian and actor, Jeff Bond to talk about the history of Halloween and how it's taken shape in Denmark and around the world. Throughout the discussion, Jeff decides what Halloween creature he would hire as an assistant and he assigns Derek a gangster name. You'll learn about the origins of the spooky holiday and what the future…

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66 | Reptilicus: The Danish Godzilla Movie You Need to Watch 27:03

6M ago27:03

27:03

In this episode, Conrad explains the story of a 1960s cult-classic, creature feature, Danish-American Godzilla knock off film that will blow you mind. He recently reviewed the film with Derek on YouTube and shares all the history and details with Annie and Kriti. You'll learn all about the epic cinematic masterpiece of the movie that is so so bad i…

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65 | Week 43 News: Don't Marry Your Cousins (with Jeff Bond) 32:03

6M ago32:03

32:03

This week Derek is brining you the news in Denmark with comedian, actor, and friend of the show - Jeff Bond! You'll learn about the species of bird that Denmark is calling a conservation success story and the region of Europe that gave Danish pigeons their sexy looks. Jeff will offer incredible marriage advice directly from Folketinget - spoiler, t…

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64 | Ghost Stories From Denmark's Most Haunted Castle 19:48

6M ago19:48

19:48

This week we jump right into spooky season with the tales of four different ghosts haunting a castle in Denmark. Paranormal skeptic and OG host of the podcast, Mike Walsh, is back in the co-host seat to share his thoughts and reactions to Derek's Danish ghost stories. Whether or not you're familiar with the tales from Denmark's castle, Dragsholm Sl…

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63 | Do Danish People Smell More Than Normal? 29:32

6M ago29:32

29:32

This week, Brooke shares a disturbing story of how the use of Fabreeze air-freshener sparked conflict with her Danish husband. Like any couple would want, we brought their issues to this podcast for public debate and ridicule. At the core of the issue is whether scented products are appropriate or should be avoided at all costs. We have noticed, wi…

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62 | Week 40 News: Is Anyone Safe in Denmark? 37:15

7M ago37:15

37:15

It's week 40 and your esteemed WAYDID Roundtable of News is full of laughs and information you probably could miss but won't want to. Conrad Molden discusses which new country has been brought into Denmark's MobilePay system and Kriti Prajipati shares the new way in which your children may be disciplined in Danish schools. Annie Samples will explai…

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61 | Why Don't Danes Like You? Part 2 (with Ira Sylvester) 22:11

7M ago22:11

22:11

Why don't Danes like you? We'll try to help you figure that out as we finish discussing the topic with comedian Ira Sylvester. In this conversation we'll examine how language, humor, and cultural differences play a role in how Danes feel about you. This episode may not win you the admiration of every Danish person in Denmark, but it will at least m…

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60 | How Denmark took down McDonald's 22:14

7M ago22:14

22:14

In this episode of What Are You Doing in Denmark, Derek and Brooke dig into a labor showdown you’ve probably never heard of: McDonald's versus Danish unions in the 1980s. What happens when a fast-food giant tries to bypass some of the best worker protections in the world? Let’s just say Denmark had a few surprises up its sleeve and McDonald's wasn'…

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59 | Why Don't Danes Like You? Part 1 (with Ira Sylvester) 26:01

7M ago26:01

26:01

Comedian Ira Sylvester returns to WAYDID for a hilarious conversation about how to drive a Dane crazy. Derek and Ira break down some unwritten rules of social etiquette in Denmark that are often violated by unaware foreigners. Derek explains how his personal preferences have flipped while living in Denmark and that many of the rules he used to brea…

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58 | Are Danes as funny as they think? Navigating Danish humor (part 2) 24:07

7M ago24:07

24:07

This episode continues the conversation with Lita and Helen, authors of Danish Humor: Sink or Swim. In the discussion, Derek learns more about the positive sides of Danish humor as Lita and Helen explain the ways in which humor can help us find camaraderie. No mater our culture, we all laugh and benefit from humor. The challenge for internationals …

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57 | Week 37 News: Are Danish pigs okay, and why is Denmark tropical? 24:54

7M ago24:54

24:54

Grab a cup of coffee and join Brooke, Conrad, and Derek for a discussion of the latest news stories out of Denmark. Brooke explains how AI was used in a recent study of Danish pigs to determine their mental health status. The results are fascinating and may surprise you! Derek explains the details of Copenhagen's potential bid for the 2036 Olympic …

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56 | Are Danes as funny as they think? Navigating Danish humor (part 1) 26:16

7M ago26:16

26:16

This week, Derek sits down with authors Lita Lundquist and Helen Dyrbye who literally wrote the book on Danish humor, one of the hardest things for foreigners in Denmark to learn. Derek gets feedback on how he handled an interaction with Danish colleagues early in his time living in Denmark. Lita and Helen share valuable insights into Danish cultur…

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55 | Claus Christensen from Demenskoret on DR (part 2) 26:53

8M ago26:53

26:53

In part 2 of Derek's interview with Claus Christensen, from the new DRTV series, Demenskoret, you will learn about the health benefits of singing and how studies are being done to measure the impact of singing and song on patients with dementia. Claus discusses the way that singing fosters community in Danish culture and how trust is a byproduct. Y…

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54 | Claus Christensen from Demenskoret on DR (part 1) 26:20

8M ago26:20

26:20

This week Derek sits down with star of the new DR show, Demenskoret, Claus Christensen. With a long resume as a singer, songwriter, and choir director, Claus has taken on his most rewarding endeavour yet - leading a choir of patients living with dementia. You'll learn singing and song are such a big part of culture in Denmark. Claus also shares how…

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53 | The Danish border you probably can't find on a map 21:52

8M ago21:52

21:52

We welcome back Mike Walsh to explain the fascinating story of Denmark's newest land border with an unexpected neighbor – Canada! Mike takes us through the discovery and exploration of the remote Hans Island, a series of back-and-forth disputes between the two nations, and how a light-hearted "whiskey war" eventually resulted in the world's third-s…

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52 | Culture shocks from summer in Denmark with Brooke Black 42:22

8M ago42:22

42:22

This week, Annie and Derek are joined by Brooke Black, an American mom who flew from Los Angeles to rural Denmark during the pandemic and never left. Brooke is married to a Dane and has spent years living as a cross-cultural family in the States, Jutland, and Copenhagen. Recently, she discussed the culture shocks around summer in Denmark with reade…

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51 | Noodle Gate and Denmark's Selective Food Regulation (with Conrad Molden) 21:33

8M ago21:33

21:33

Conrad Molden joins Annie and Derek to taste-test some the recently-banned Buldak ramen noodles. The trio discuss "Noodle Gate" - Denmark's decision to restrict the sale of several Buldak noodle varieties in the Danish market while allowing15-year-old meat to hit the shelves of Danish grocery stores and permit unfettered indoor-smoking at many bars…

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50 | Danish Fashion and Fashion Week Eyelash Fiascos 38:52

9M ago38:52

38:52

This week we Annie and Derek are joined by Anna Gyetvai, a Hungarian-born, Denmark-based makeup artist and former fashion designer who's worked with top fashion brands and is gearing up for Copenhagen Fashion Week. She shares behind the scenes stories of working in the industry and the fashion show she worked that made her take two years off of Fas…

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49 | 10,000 Krone Pyramid with Coping in Copenhagen 31:35

9M ago31:35

31:35

Get ready for the cross-over episode you never realized you were missing! Annie and Derek are joined by Abby, Marius, and Owen, the hilarious hosts of the Coping in Copenhagen podcast. We linked up for a laugh-filled, super group style, episode of What Are You Doing in Denmark. In this episode, Derek hosts an incredible game show based on the $100,…

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48 | Why is Denmark paying tourists instead of squirting them with water? 25:34

9M ago25:34

25:34

This week Mike and Derek discuss the growing trend of hostility against tourists and the factors behind over-tourism. This includes a new program Copenhagen is testing to incentivize sustainable tourism and good behavior from visitors to the city. But is this initiative as altruistic as it seems, or a McKinsey consultant's wet dream and a solution …

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47 | Does summer in Denmark suck? 31:41

9M ago31:41

31:41

This week, Annie and Derek debate an annual issue - does summer in Denmark suck? Which Danish summer do you think of; trash-filled tents blowing in the wind around Roskilde Festival, or drinking wine with friends in a lush park under the late night sun? Are your friends even still in town or have they disappeared on holiday? This episode will give …

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46 | Who are Annie and Derek and why are they hosting this podcast? 33:51

9M ago33:51

33:51

This week Mike is back in the hosting chair to interview Annie and Derek about their experiences as content creators in Denmark. You'll learn so much more about your weekly hosts and how Annie and Derek got into the influencer game and took their talents to What Are You Doing in Denmark. The discussion goes through the highs and lows of sharing you…

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45 | Jutland vs. Copenhagen with Conrad Molden (part 2) 26:12

10M ago26:12

26:12

This week, comedian Conrad Molden is back at the table with Derek to shed some light on the high key rivalry between Jutland and Copenhagen. Having lived in Jutland or Jylland for over a decade, Conrad now calls Copenhagen home. As you can imagine, he is the perfect guest to share some cultural insights and culture clashes that he's felt living in …

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44 | That time when Denmark won the Euros 18:48

10M ago18:48

18:48

Mike Walsh is back this week to tell us a story about the time when Denmark won the European Football Championship. The story harkens back to the summer of 1992, when a non-qualifying Danish national football team was activated to play in the Euros and scraped their way to the championship. Mike retells the story in all of its glory, with interesti…

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43 | Jutland vs. Copenhagen with Conrad Molden (part 1) 35:06

10M ago35:06

35:06

This week Derek is joined by British comedian and friend of the show Conrad Molden to discuss the never-ending rivalry between Copenhagen and the rest of Denmark, namely Jutland. In his 11 years of life in Denmark, Conrad has spent the majority living in Jutland and recently moved to Copenhagen while still touring all over the country from Bornholm…

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