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... Theresa puts Dan through a live impro exercise!

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. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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."

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.