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119 | Stand-Up, Sobriety & the Danish Way of Laughing

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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 specials and international stages, Jacob shows how humor shifts across languages yet still connects people through shared absurdities. In this conversation with Derek and Conrad, he reveals what it’s like to make Danes laugh at their own quirks, navigate wordplay that doesn’t always translate (gherkin, anyone?), and stay sober in a culture built on drinking together. They unpack why Danish humor is darker, humbler, and more self-deprecating than many outsiders expect—and why that mix helps international audiences feel at home. If you’ve ever wondered what really makes people laugh in Denmark—or how language shapes what we find funny—this episode pulls back the curtain on the art of comedy without borders.


Jacob Taarnhøj (Guest):

https://www.instagram.com/jacobtaarnhoej/

https://www.facebook.com/JacobTaarnhoej

https://jacobtaarnhoej.dk/


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

📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFCSH6KqKooZmSx1GJu9CWZYjX8esjl2F


📢 Send your questions and/or comments.

voice: https://www.speakpipe.com/waydid

email: [email protected]


👉 Remember to tell your friends about the podcast.


👀 More living in Denmark tips:

https://instagram.com/waydidpod

https://www.facebook.com/RobeTrotting/


🎧 #VoteHome podcast: https://pod.link/1742152076


Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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127 episodes

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Manage episode 513493486 series 3529085
Content provided by Derek Hartman. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Derek Hartman or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.

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 specials and international stages, Jacob shows how humor shifts across languages yet still connects people through shared absurdities. In this conversation with Derek and Conrad, he reveals what it’s like to make Danes laugh at their own quirks, navigate wordplay that doesn’t always translate (gherkin, anyone?), and stay sober in a culture built on drinking together. They unpack why Danish humor is darker, humbler, and more self-deprecating than many outsiders expect—and why that mix helps international audiences feel at home. If you’ve ever wondered what really makes people laugh in Denmark—or how language shapes what we find funny—this episode pulls back the curtain on the art of comedy without borders.


Jacob Taarnhøj (Guest):

https://www.instagram.com/jacobtaarnhoej/

https://www.facebook.com/JacobTaarnhoej

https://jacobtaarnhoej.dk/


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

📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFCSH6KqKooZmSx1GJu9CWZYjX8esjl2F


📢 Send your questions and/or comments.

voice: https://www.speakpipe.com/waydid

email: [email protected]


👉 Remember to tell your friends about the podcast.


👀 More living in Denmark tips:

https://instagram.com/waydidpod

https://www.facebook.com/RobeTrotting/


🎧 #VoteHome podcast: https://pod.link/1742152076


Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  continue reading

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