Beautiful Work Podcast

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 Chapman University, and how he maintained balance and energy throughout his storied career.  Check out this episode!

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 barrel has reached maturity, and how he continues to grow and learn about bourbon after so many years in the business.  Check out this episode!

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 seelbachs.com, and play the entertaining game of "Overrated or Underrated." Check out this episode!

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 where she sees the industry going in the years ahead. Renowned bourbon historian, Susan Reigler, also joins the podcast to discuss the reasons behind bourbons explosive growth the past decade.  Check out this episode!

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 of music, and some untold stories of what went in to creating such a great documentary. Check out this episode!

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 current whiskey industry, and play a fun game of "Overrated or Underrated." Check out this episode!