{"podcast":{"title":"What Are You Doing in Denmark?","slug":"what-are-you-doing-in-denmark-6590526","podcast_index_feed_id":6590526,"rss_url":"https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/64ce8aa990d002001133d0dd","website_url":"https://shows.acast.com/what-are-you-doing-in-denmark","image_url":"https://assets.pippa.io/shows/64ce8aa990d002001133d0dd/1732705094242-df63ac3c-e21a-4450-9f35-ed78e7abb623.jpeg","author":"Derek Hartman","episode_count":162,"summary":"What are You Doing in Denmark is the podcast that helps you make Denmark makes sense. The name is inspired by \" hvad laver du i Danmark, \" one of the most-asked questions of foreigners living amongst the Danes. This show delivers a blend of education, entertainment, and virtual group therapy from your hosts Derek Hartman, Conrad Molden, Brooke Black, and Mike Walsh. The WAYDID crew have been living in Denmark for years. They've been through all the ups and downs of living abroad and adjusting to the Danish lifestyle. Their stories spare no detail about fitting in, and not fitting in as foreigners in Denmark. The show keeps things light, positive, often hilarious - and always real. Besides their personal trials and triumphs, you can expect wonderful guests who share their knowledge and enrich the dialogue. Fellow internationals from all walks of life and corners of the globe frequent the podcast - even some Danes have been known to stop by for a yap. Authors, musicians, comedians, actors, and more share their knowledge, advice, and experiences on What Are You Doing in Denmark, the podcast that helps you make Denmark make sense . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more infor…","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/what-are-you-doing-in-denmark-6590526"},"episode":{"title":"150 | From False Spring to Flat Hierarchies: Life in Denmark Explained","slug":"150-from-false-spring-to-flat-hierarchies-life-in-denmark-explained","published_at":"2026-03-24T04:30:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/what-are-you-doing-in-denmark-6590526/150-from-false-spring-to-flat-hierarchies-life-in-denmark-explained","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/what-are-you-doing-in-denmark-6590526","url":"https://shows.acast.com/what-are-you-doing-in-denmark/episodes/from-false-spring-to-flat-hierarchies-life-in-denmark-explai","audio_url":"https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/64ce8aa990d002001133d0dd/e/69c175681861d127d5be2fba/media.mp3","summary":"In this special Q&A episode of What Are You Doing in Denmark? , Derek and Conrad answer your listener questions covering everything from dark winters and Danish workplace culture to raising multilingual kids and navigating cultural quirks. They share how they met (after a two-year missed message), what it’s really like getting through February in Denmark, and why “false spring” is both hopeful and cruel. The conversation dives into expat life challenges, including feeling isolated, adapting to flat hierarchies at work, and figuring out when to speak up or just take initiative. You’ll also hear honest advice on raising children across multiple languages and cultures, blending holiday traditions (yes, including a very surprising version of baby Jesus), and what internationals should actually expect before moving to Denmark. Whether you’re already living in Denmark or just curious about expat life, this episode is full of relatable stories, cultural insights, and plenty of laughs. ➡️ A big thank you to our sponsor, Cool Accounts APS, for supporting this episode and helping make the show possible. If you’re navigating Danish taxes as an expat, be sure to check them out: https://bit.ly/4doqdVc The YouTube video from the first time Derek and Conrad met: https://youtu.be/eZndUpBkoLs?si=r6V3nnX_LFSDWUWT 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 🎟️ Come see the show in person! 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