Danish Originals S3 E9: Jesper Bæhrenz

In this episode of the art and business podcast Danish Originals, Herning-born Danish writer, producer, radio and TV host Jesper Bæhrenz recalls his 12-year stay in Los Angeles in the hills, pitching concepts in the expansive entertainment industry open to ideas, and returning to Denmark in 2021.

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Danish Originals

Sep 30, 2024

From his home in Copenhagen, Herning-born Danish writer, producer, radio and TV host Jesper Bæhrenz recalls his 12-year stay in Los Angeles in the hills, pitching concepts in the expansive entertainment industry open to ideas, and returning to Denmark in 2021. Jesper reflects on his entry into radio back home at 17 and his early success, and with sustained success 40 years later today, shares his perspective on the changing media landscape both in Denmark and the US.

Jesper selects and discusses a pair of related works by Danh Vō from the SMK collection.

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