# 157 | Why Does Everyone Hate Randers? Explaining Denmark's Most-Mocked City

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Podcast: [What Are You Doing in Denmark?](https://stenobird.com/podcast/what-are-you-doing-in-denmark-6590526)
Published: 2026-05-05T03:30:00+00:00
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## Resource

Randers has one of the strongest and strangest reputations in Denmark. But where does it actually come from? In this episode of What Are You Doing in Denmark, Derek, Brooke, and Conrad unpack the myths, stereotypes, and history behind Denmark’s sixth-largest city. From “Randers Champagne” to royal-approved gloves, we explore how a place can be both mocked and have a lot to be admired at the same time. Along the way, we share our own experiences, surprising facts, and the cultural reasons Danes love to joke about Randers. Is it fair… or just a really persistent meme? Referenced Episodes: Graceland Randers aka Memphis Mansion (Danish Copyright Fights) Himmelbjerget and Denmark's Highest Peaks Derek Hartman:  https://www.instagram.com/derekhartmandk   https://youtube.com/c/robetrotting https://tiktok.com/@derekhartmandk www.facebook.com/robetrotting Brooke Black: https://instagram.com/brookeblackjust https://www.tiktok.com/@brookeblackjust Conrad Molden: https://instagram.com/conradmoldencomedy https://youtube.com/c/conradmolden https://tiktok.com/@conradmolden   https://facebook.com/conradmolden https://www.conradmolden.dk 🎟️ 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: hello@robe-trotting.com 👉 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.

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