Word in Edgewise

From American Beauty to Pushing Daisies: The Mind of Dan Jinks

May 6, 2026·42 min
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This week on Word in Edgewise, we sit down with acclaimed producer Dan Jinks, the creative force behind some of the most iconic television and film projects of the last few decades. From the Oscar-winning brilliance of American Beauty to the whimsical world of Pushing Daisies, Dan shares the stories behind the stories — how groundbreaking projects get made, what Hollywood has lost, and why powerful storytelling still matters. We dive into creativity, risk-taking, the evolution of television, ...

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