Dan sits down with professional guitarist and owner of Superpowers Music Academy, Bob Boulding. The two discuss Bob's career in music, building a business, the power of art, growth stages in learning, and much more.

Lex Gillette {Learning to Fly}

Oct 16th, 2020 55m 44s

Dan sits down with Paralympic Athlete and World Record Holder, Lex Gillette. They discuss Lex's journey as a blind athlete, breaking the world record in the long jump, facing fear, building resilience, the power of music and sports, and much mo

Alive in Costa Mesa

Sep 25th, 2020 5m 54s

A special behind the scenes narrative of the history of the Dan Krikorian Band, the newest album, and thoughts on live music.

Megan Slankard {Songwriting and The Artist's Journey}

Sep 18th, 2020 1h

Acclaimed California Bay-Area songwriter, Megan Slankard, joins the BWP. In this deep-dive conversation Dan and Megan discuss the mysterious songwriting process, listening to your inner "hum, the role of the artist during trying times, building

David Skarbek {Prisons, Gangs, and Policing}

Sep 4th, 2020 1h 4m

Acclaimed Author and Brown University Professor, David Skarbek joins the BWP to discuss his latest work, The Puzzle of Prison Order.

Jerry Hernandez {College Basketball Coach}

Aug 20th, 2020 1h 6m

Dan sits down with a California basketball coaching legend, Irvine Valley College's, Jerry Hernandez. In this wide-ranging conversation the two discuss the beginnings of Jerry's career in coaching, the importance of family, the commonality of g

Aaron English - {Critically Acclaimed Musician/Lyricist}

Aug 5th, 2020 1h 2m

The BWP hosts the acclaimed Nashville-based songwriter, Aaron English. Dan and Aaron dive into some really fun topics including: 1) The role of an artist during the pandemic... 2) Aaron's experiences in India and Africa... 3) The craft of songw

John Branch {Pulitzer Prize Winning Journalist}

Jul 23rd, 2020 55m 39s

Dan and NY Times journalist, John Branch, discuss all things writing, creating, and telling the untold stories from the far reaches of society. John won the 2013 Pulitzer Prize for his work, Snowfall.

Alicia Robbins: Grey's Anatomy, Career Growth, and Finding Creativity

Jul 9th, 2020 1h 4m

A terrific conversation with the Director of Photography for Grey's Anatomy, Alicia Robbins. Dan and Alicia discuss her first job in the industry, following passions, being a professional, working on Grey's, and much more.

Dr. Benjamin Hardy-- Personality Isn't Permanent

Jun 23rd, 2020 1h

Dan has a fascinating conversation with best selling author, Dr. Benjamin Hardy, about the complexities of personality. The two discuss the issue with current personality tests like the Meyer's Briggs, how goal setting helps shape our personali

The Power of Improvisation with Dr. Theresa R. Dudeck

Jun 10th, 2020 56m 25s

Dan hosts renown improvisation teacher and writer, Theresa Dudeck. In this wide ranging interview the two discuss the power of improvisation and what it teaches us, how taking chances can lead to breakthroughs, and...for a little fun... Theres

#35: Dr. Oliver Eslinger--Creativity, Culture, and Sports

May 27th, 2020 1h 4m

Dr. Oliver Eslinger, Head Basketball Coach at Caltech, sits down with Dan for a wide-ranging conversation. They discuss building Caltech into a winning program after decades of losing, why creativity is important as a leader, and Doc's winding

KC Turner -- Building community and the future of live concerts

May 6th, 2020 1h 3m

Dan is joined by highly successful Bay Area concert promoter and talent-buyer, KC Turner. The two discuss the importance of building community, adapting in the middle of a pandemic, the future of live concerts, and KC's beloved Vespa.

#33: Daron Acemoglu-- AI and the Future of Work

Feb 28th, 2020 30m 57s

Dan is joined by one of the world's leading economists, MIT Professor, and best-selling author, Daron Acemoglu. Dan and Daron discuss his newest book, The Narrow Corridor, as well as Artificial Intelligence, what jobs might look like in the fu

Bobbo Byrnes--Pursuing and Creating Art

Jan 29th, 2020 1h 6m

Dan joins critically acclaimed songwriter, Bobbo Byrnes, in his home studio. The two discuss a life in making music, the grit it takes to play a demanding schedule, and the art of storytelling.

Mike Dunlap: College/Pro Basketball Coach

Dec 10th, 2019 46m 35s

Dan sits down with former NBA and current LMU head basketball coach, Mike Dunlap. In this wide-ranging conversation, Mike discusses his love of coaching, what he's learned from over four decades in the career, and his passion for poetry.

#30: Dr. Jim Doti--Chapman University President Emeritus

Oct 24th, 2019 45m 12s

Dan Krikorian hosts an insightful and wide-ranging discussion with Chapman University President Emeritus, Dr. Jim Doti. Dan and Dr. Doti discuss the people who shaped him as a person and leader, his most difficult moments as President of Chapma

#29: WHISKEY WEEK-- Chris Morris-- Master Distiller of Woodford Reserve

Oct 11th, 2019 45m 55s

Dan wraps up Whiskey Week with a thought-provoking interview with Woodford Reserve Master Distiller, Chris Morris. Chris is one of the whiskey industry's most revered members and discusses his view on the current industry, how he knows when a b

#28: WHISKEY WEEK-- Blake Riber-- Creator of Bourbonr.com

Oct 10th, 2019 58m 34s

Dan hosts the creator of the popular bourbon website, bourbonr.com, Blake Riber. Dan and Blake dive into how Blake built bourbonr.com into a must-visit website for all things bourbon, Blake's new business venture in the spirits industry seelbac

#27: WHISKEY WEEK--Carla Carlton-- Author and Executive Editor of Bourbon+ Magazine

Oct 9th, 2019 51m 14s

Dan hosts the acclaimed bourbon author and Executive Editor of Bourbon+ magazine, Carla Carlton. In this wide-ranging conversation Dan and Carla discuss her beginnings in the bourbon industry, what went into writing her book on bourbon, and whe

#26: WHISKEY WEEK--Kenny Coleman and Ryan Cecil--Bourbon Pursuit Podcast

Oct 8th, 2019 1h 10m

Dan hosts a lively conversation all things bourbon with Kenny Coleman and Ryan Cecil, the hosts and creators of the #1 Bourbon podcast, Bourbon Pursuit. The guys retrace their steps of building their successful podcast, give their views on the

#25: WHISKEY WEEK--David Altrogge-- Writer/Director of Bourbon Documentary "Neat"

Oct 7th, 2019 1h 12m

Dan kicks off Season 2 of the Beautiful Work Podcast with "Whiskey Week". Writer/Director David Altrogge joins the show and discusses the making of his hit bourbon documentary, "Neat". They also discuss the process of making art, David's love o

Season 1 Wrap-Up

Jun 27th, 2019 7m 4s

Dan wraps up Season 1 and discusses his European tour dates as well as the start date for Season 2 of the BWP.

#23: Matt Lewis- National Champion College Basketball Coach

May 23rd, 2019 54m 19s

Matt Lewis, Head Coach of the recent NCAA Men's Basketball Champion, UW-Oshkosh, joins Dan to discuss the behind the scenes story of their 2019 championship run. Dan and Matt dive into leadership, building a program from the ground up, and why

#22: David Staley- Professor + Writer + Futurist

May 10th, 2019 1h 8m

Dan Krikorian hosts the highly entertaining futurist thinker and Ohio State University professor, David Staley. David recently released his newest book, Alternative Universities: Speculative Design for Innovation in Higher Education. Among many