Beautiful Work Podcast

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. Check out this episode!

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. Check out this episode!

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 personality, and how he became the #1 writer on Medium.com.  Check out this episode!

Dan hosts renown improvisation teacher and writer, Theresa Dudek.  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... Theresa puts Dan through a live impro exercise! Check out this episode!

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 path to becoming the head coach at Caltech.  Check out this episode!

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.  Check out this episode!

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 future, and much more.  Check out this episode!