123 | Meet Finn Holschlek, Denmark's Youngest Candidate and a Voice for Change
In this episode, Derek interviews Finn Holschlek, Denmark's youngest candidate for local office at just 17 years old. Finn shares his journey from Austria to Denmark, his motivations for political inv...
30 Okt 202529min
122 | Danish Friends, International Circles, and Feeling Anchored
Is making friends in Denmark really that hard? Derek and Mike dig into what friendship and belonging look like for internationals in Denmark, from the comfort of expat bubbles to the challenge of ente...
28 Okt 202527min
121 | Meet Lasse Frimand Jensen: Aalborg's Mayor Creating a Modern Hub for All
In this episode, Derek is joined by Lasse Frimand Jensen, the mayor of Aalborg, to explore the city's transformation from an industrial hub to a modern center for education, green energy, and culture....
23 Okt 202538min
120 | Ghosts, Witches, and Modern Magic in Denmark
Witch hunts, haunted castles, and modern magic. Derek, Brooke, and Conrad dig into Denmark’s witchy past — from real 17th-century witch trials to modern-day magic and haunted castles. Along the way, t...
21 Okt 202531min
119 | Stand-Up, Sobriety & the Danish Way of Laughing
Can a joke survive translation? Danish comedian Jacob Taarnhøj has been finding out for over a decade—performing stand-up in Danish, English, and even Norwegian. From the comedy clubs of Aarhus to TV ...
14 Okt 202538min
118 | Where Your Tax Money Goes in Denmark and How to Have Your Say
Voting turnout among internationals in Denmark is often under 30%, compared to over 70% for Danes. We can do better than that, right? Local elections in Denmark decide more than you think. Derek and B...
7 Okt 202529min
117 | Expat Facebook Groups in Denmark: Comedy, Chaos, and Common Sense
Helpful or Hilarious? In this episode, Derek is joined by comedian Jefferson Bond to explore the wonderfully unhinged world of expat Facebook groups in Denmark. These online spaces are meant to help n...
30 Sep 202539min
116 | Denmark’s Drinking Culture: Shortcut or Stumbling Block?
Beer, bonds, and belonging in Denmark. In Denmark, alcohol isn’t just a drink—it’s a social shortcut. From Friday bars to school parties, booze is woven into daily life in ways that can shock newcomer...
23 Sep 202536min
