Best Expats In Denmark Podcasts (2025)

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106 | Danish Language Mindset Tips with Brooke Fossey 29:19

12h ago29:19

29:19

Learning Danish? Stop waiting to feel ready. Brooke Fossey joins Derek and Mike to share why mindset matters more than mastery, and how choosing joy over perfection can transform your language journey. From awkward public mistakes to unhelpful corrections, Brooke’s approach blends consistency, curiosity, and a refusal to give up—even when Danes swi…

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105 | Stand-Up Across Scandinavia: What Lands and What Doesn’t 51:37

8d ago51:37

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Laughter, lies, language, and cultural clashes. Some jokes don’t survive the border. Abby Wambaugh and Dharkshika Christopher join cohosts Derek and Conrad to talk about the challenges—and joys—of performing stand-up across languages and cultures. With sets in Danish, Norwegian, English, French, and Swedish, they’ve experienced what works, what doe…

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Roskilde gossip, a DNA scandal & why young Danes are having less sex 42:50

9d ago42:50

42:50

With half of the population of Copenhagen at Roskilde this week, Eva away in Aalborg and the weather being a complete b*tch, Melissa and Rachel bring you a chatty episode to cheer you up looking into three of the top stories in Denmark this week: *We talk about waste management at Roskilde and how activism at festivals became controversial. *We loo…

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The Situation Room with Jonas Friis: A history of Denmark’s evolving military strategy 38:02

14d ago38:02

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Welcome back to The Situation Room. This week Jonas Friis sits down with Jan Werner Mathiasen - a military analyst at the Institute for Strategy and War Studies, where he also teaches and researches military strategy. Jan focuses on how culture, domestic politics, and identity affect how countries use military power. He has also been an officer in …

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July, Nature in Denmark, and following The Daisy Route: The Danish Year Part 7 7:59

14d ago7:59

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July is vacation month in Denmark, and it’s ironic that many Danes go elsewhere on vacation at just this time of year, when you have the best chance of good weather in Denmark. And I do mean chance – there is never any guarantee. Some Danes go abroad, driving vacations to Southern Europe are popular. There’s a well-known cycle in which the summer w…

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104 | Living in Denmark with Ilana Buhl, @lykke_charm: Integration, Identity, and Everyday Life 37:33

15d ago37:33

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Love, visas, identity, motherhood, burnout, Denmark. Ilana Buhl didn’t just move for love—she rebuilt her life from scratch. In this candid conversation with cohosts Derek and Brooke, Ilana shares how a three-day trip turned into a lifetime abroad. From navigating Denmark’s tough family reunification process to finding her footing as a teacher, par…

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103 | Sankt Hans Special: Weird Danish History 38:06

22d ago38:06

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Bonfires, jesters, glass kings, pirate royals. Danish history is weirder than you think. Released for Sankt Hans—Denmark’s midsummer celebration of fire and folklore—this episode brings the heat with tales that blur the line between fact and legend. Comedian Adrian Mackinder joins Derek, Brooke, and Conrad to explore everything from a court jester …

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102 | Denmark Expectations Versus Everyday Reality 24:56

29d ago24:56

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Denmark consistently tops the world’s livability rankings—but what do those lists really tell you about life here? In this episode, Derek, Brooke, and Mike take a closer look at the glossy reports versus the everyday realities of living in Denmark. From healthcare hurdles to hidden costs and navigating local systems without a corporate package, the…

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101 | Becoming a Nearly Danish Dame: Brooke Fossey’s New Life in Denmark 33:59

1M ago33:59

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🎧 Bikes. Buns. No Danish friends? Challenge accepted. Brooke Fossey, The Nearly Danish Dame, moved to Denmark for a one-month vacation—and never went back. What followed was a full-blown reinvention: from running a bagel business out of a bike in Boston to becoming a cheerleader for awkward, honest language learning on Instagram. In our conversatio…

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Maternity in Denmark as an expat, junk food ads on social media banned, and Palestine debate blocked in schools 1:02:49

1M ago1:02:49

1:02:49

Welcome back to another brand new episode of The Danish Connection - this is a special one! Government moves to ban ads for junk food aimed at childrenReported by Melissa As part of Cancer Plan V, Denmark will tighten its Marketing Act to stop influencers and companies from targeting children under 15 with ads for soda, chips, and fast food. Meliss…

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100 | How to Handle Houseguests When You Move to Denmark (or Anywhere) 20:11

1M ago20:11

20:11

What happens when visitors overstay their welcome or were never really welcome to begin with? In this episode, we’re diving into the messy, funny, and sometimes awkward world of hosting guests, especially when you live abroad. Whether it’s friends booking a “free hotel” or well-meaning others who blur the line between visiting and moving in, expats…

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June: Danish pride, women in uniform, and the reverse Jante Law: The Danish Year Part 6 8:08

1M ago8:08

8:08

As of this month, girls who turn 18 can be drafted into the Danish military. This is new, even though girls in Norway and Sweden have been eligible for the draft for some time. Denmark is proud of its record on gender equality, so maybe it’s a wonder it hasn’t happened sooner. After all, more than half of the medical doctors in Denmark are female. …

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99 | From Ukraine to Denmark: Kateryna’s Story of War, Refuge, and Stand-Up Comedy 31:13

2M ago31:13

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Kateryna fled Ukraine when the war began, but that was only the beginning of her journey. Now living in Denmark, she’s rebuilding her life one punchline at a time. In this episode, she tells Derek, Conrad, and Brooke how comedy helped her cope with trauma, how it feels to perform stand-up in a new country, and what it means to create joy when the w…

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New law proposed to limit use of English, a Danish embassy in Tunisia and major justice reforms bring tougher sentences and more reintegration plans 46:49

2M ago46:49

46:49

The rain is back, and so are we! This week on The Danish Connection: Political push to limit English in Danish institutions Reported by Rachel Are Danes speaking too much English in their daily lives? Two parties are proposing new language laws to restrict English in public spaces and education. While supporters argue it's about protecting Danish i…

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98 | Copenhagen’s Little Mermaid: The Strange Saga of Denmark’s Most Famous Statue 27:46

2M ago27:46

27:46

You’ve seen the Instagram photos and passed the crowds in Copenhagen, but how much do you really know about the Little Mermaid statue? In this episode, Derek, Mike, and Conrad have a laugh-filled discussion about the strange history of Denmark’s most iconic statue. From her origins in a Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale to being commissioned by a …

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97 | I Didn't Tell My Friends I Was Visiting Home, Now They're Mad 24:05

2M ago24:05

24:05

When you live abroad, visiting your home country can be a whirlwind—especially when you only have a few days. In this episode, we answer a real listener dilemma: Danielle, who lives in Odense, went back to Toronto for a short trip and chose to spend all her time with family. She didn’t tell her friends she was in town, and now… they’re upset. Derek…

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An elderly driver injures several, why foreign workers are being recruited to work in care homes and the King's visit to Greenland 41:59

2M ago41:59

41:59

Happy Sunday everyone! This week on The Danish Connection: Copenhagen car crash raises questions about driving laws for the elderly *Reported by Rachel A 75-year-old man was held in custody last week after injuring 12 people in a serious car accident near the lakes in central Copenhagen. He claims confusion and a slipped foot caused the crash, but …

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96 | Culture Shock in Denmark: The 4 Stages No One Warns You About 33:06

2M ago33:06

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Moving to a new country is more than learning the language and eating new food—it’s a full-body, emotional rollercoaster. In this episode, your hosts Derek, Brooke, and Mike break down the 4 stages of culture shock and share personal stories from their lives in Denmark—the excitement, the frustration, the weird in-between moments, and finally… that…

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May, the candle in the window, and getting old in Denmark: The Danish Year Part 5 8:19

2M ago8:19

8:19

There's a lovely May tradition in Denmark of setting a candle in the window on the evening of May 4. This is to commemorate the surrender of the Germans and the end of the Nazi occupation in 1945. The Nazis imposed a blackout on Denmark to confuse the Allied air forces, so now that they were defeated, a candle in a window became a small symbol of r…

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95 | Cecilie Bau on Dating, Coming Out, and No Such Thing as Oversharing in Denmark 27:10

3M ago27:10

27:10

In this episode you'll get to know the brilliant Danish comedian Cecilie Bau, who also happens to be our special guest for our upcoming live show! She sits down with Brooke, Conrad, and Derek to talk about dating in Denmark, coming out, and how it's all just comedic inspiration. We also dive into her work as a mental health advocate and how the sti…

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94 | Why You Can't Name Your Baby 'Banana' in Denmark (with Mathias Bach) 31:11

3M ago31:11

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Ever wonder why there are so many common names in Denmark? In this episode, Derek, Brooke, and Conrad dive into Denmark’s strict baby naming laws - with plenty of laughs along the way from our friend Mathias Bach. From government-approved name lists to the historical reasons behind them, we break down what you can (and can’t) name your kid if you'r…

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Debating the new abortion limit, a citizenship scandal in Fyn, and Denmark’s oldest women’s magazine returns to print 47:05

3M ago47:05

47:05

We’re back! Did you miss us? This week on The Danish Connection: Melissa shares the case of Nadine, a woman raised in Denmark since she was a child who is now facing possible deportation over a 20-year-old citizenship "mistake." She also shares how a Facebook comment may have worked against her, and what this says about citizenship, rights, and pol…

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93 | PD2, PD3, and WTF — Do You Really Have to Learn Danish? 32:13

3M ago32:13

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In this episode, you'll learn all about the complicated world of learning Danish as a foreigner in Denmark with an update from Conrad, who’s currently prepping for the PD3 exam, and Mike, who recently passed PD2. Derek explains what the difference is between the two tests (and why it matters), which one you need for permanent residency or citizensh…

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The Situation Room with Jonas Friis: Denmark's future in defense featuring military expert Hans Peter Michealsen 43:11

3M ago43:11

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The world is changing - and so is Denmark’s place in it. Welcome to The Situation Room. In this special bonus series from The Danish Connection, we are joined by Jonas Friis. Jonas has been in the military for thirteen years, he is currently a naval officer, and aside from that, he is interested in investigating, understanding and commenting on the…

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

3M 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

3M ago18:32

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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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April, Gardening in Denmark, and what it means to be “Pear Danish”: The Danish Year Part 4 8:10

3M ago8:10

8:10

As the long Danish winter finally draws to an end, it’s time for Danes to start planting their gardens. Now, in early April, it’s rhubarb, parsnips, cabbage. After the risk of frost is gone, in late April, you can put down some beets, and chives, and parsley – all good traditional Danish food. By May, you can try with the tomatoes, which may or may…

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

3M 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

4M ago30:08

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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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The Expat’s Toolkit: Learning Danish with Sigga Hansen 47:28

4M ago47:28

47:28

Welcome to another episode of The Expat’s Toolkit - where we give you tools and actionable tips on how to thrive as an immigrant in Denmark. You may remember our episode with Signe about finding a job in your field in Denmark, or with Rasmus about learning to unionize. In today’s episode, we are talking about something most of us struggle with - le…

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

4M 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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TMA 309 – Tom + Mat Retire 1:09:25

4M ago1:09:25

1:09:25

On this week’s TMA, Tom gets on his soapbox to talk about the current state of games: his dislike for Progression Gates and the Mat gives a gatcha update… before the boys announce the end of the podcast. It’s been our absolutely pleasure to be in your ears for these past 12 years and if you’d like to say goodbye, please reach out to us at tomandmat…

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

4M ago35:11

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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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Novo's junk food investments, Greenlanders place their votes & Danish consumers boycott American goods 38:07

4M ago38:07

38:07

Welcome back to another episode of your favourite Danish news podcast! Greenlanders have voted: Melissa discusses Demokraatit's surprise election victory in Greenland and what it means for Greenland’s future. Denmark boycotts US goods: Eva examines how Danish consumers are taking action by boycotting American products in response to Trump's policie…

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

4M 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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International Women’s Day! 🎉 46:36

4M ago46:36

46:36

Happy Kvindernes Internationale Kampdag—aka International Women’s Day! 🎉 In this special episode, we take you through the history of the feminist movement in Denmark and explore what it means to practice feminism—both in the past and today. To do that, we’re joined by the amazing Nadia (TAG)—a Danish-Algerian feminist activist, project manager, adv…

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March, "Gække Letters", and the things lost in Digital Denmark: The Danish Year Part 3 8:22

4M ago8:22

8:22

Gækkebrev are a great Danish tradition, but like many other Danish traditions, they are fighting to survive amid the country’s ambitious digital agenda. What is a gækkebrev, or gække letter? A single piece of paper, cut into a lace-like design somewhat like a snowflake, sent anonymously in the days before Easter. A poem is handwritten on the letter…

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

4M ago34:19

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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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Maersk protests, a 50 billion kroner boost in military spending and why youth wellbeing in Denmark is on the decline 33:16

4M ago33:16

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This week on The Danish Connection: Rachel talks about the protests outside Maersk HQ on February 23rd, when 1,000 protesters gathered to demonstrate against the Danish shipping giant’s alleged transportation of military equipment to Israel, and why things took an unexpectedly violent turn. She also discusses the Danwatch investigation that found m…

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

5M 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

5M ago20:00

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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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How a trade war with the U.S would affect the Danish economy, a deadly school shooting in Sweden and why wolves became a problem in Jutland 38:02

5M ago38:02

38:02

Hello friends! We hope you’re staying warm out there. This week on The Danish Connection: * Rachel unpacks how a trade war between Denmark and the United States would impact the Danish economy, what companies would be worst hit and what products the States would be missing most. * Eva talks about the deadly school shooting in Risbergska school in Ö…

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

5M 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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February, the Cat in the Barrel, and the Absence of Faith: The Danish Year Part 2 6:55

5M ago6:55

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Fastelavn is one of the Danes’ favorite holidays. It takes place in February, when the light is finally beginning to come back after a long season of winter darkness. "Hitting the cat in the barrel" - which used to involve a real cat, but no longer does - and eating messy fastelavn buns full of custard are part of the holiday. What's no longer real…

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

5M ago24:49

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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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The Trump/Greenland fiasco explained, how to not get scammed by your landlord, and homelessness in Denmark 52:04

5M ago52:04

52:04

This week on The Danish Connection: We speak to The Copenhagen Post’s co editor Nicolai Kampman about why Trump is trying to buy Greenland (again), what is means for Greenlanders and how Denmark is reacting. We discuss why 90% of internationals are being charged too much rent in Denmark, and give you some actionable tips on how you can avoid it hap…

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January, Skiing, and Income Inequality: The Danish Year Part 1 8:02

6M ago8:02

8:02

If you’re one of the bottom 80% of Danish earners, you’ll probably spend most of your dark January evenings and weekends at home, hoping your bank account can recover from Christmas excesses. Restaurants have a lot of empty tables this time of year. Shops mostly process the return of unwanted Christmas presents. Now, this can and often is packaged …

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

6M ago19:02

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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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Bonus episode: Royal Gossip - Stories from the Streets with Maria Pagola 35:59

6M ago35:59

35:59

Hello everyone! We’re back, and we’re excited to bring you up to speed on everything that has been happening in Denmark over the past month. Before we return to the studio next week to record our usual biweekly episode, we bring you Stories from the Streets: Royal Gossip! Once again, our lovely resident storyteller Maria Pagola takes us through the…

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

6M 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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