Inside Seattle’s Henry Mural Tour with Fire-Breather David Roman

Sit down with David Roman (a.k.a. “Roman”), owner and lead guide of the Henry Mural Tour Company in Seattle. David shares the story behind Seattle’s iconic 'Henryverse,' his deep friendship and partnership with prolific street artist Henry, and the unexpected adventures that come with leading creative tours — including fire-breathing at Burning Man. Tune in for a behind-the-scenes look at Seattle's vibrant mural scene, the logistics and magic of event planning, and a sneak peek at the new Sober Curator happy hour tours launching in May 2025.  Timestamps: [00:00] -David Roman and his connection to Henry, Seattle’s legendary muralist [03:40] - How the Henry Mural Tour came to be and stories from the Seattle street art scene [07:01] - Henry’s “1,000 Sasquatch Garage Doors” project [13:15] - What it’s like guiding the tour and evolving the experience for each group [16:45] - The diversity and hidden gems of Seattle’s mural locations [20:18] - The Sober Curator happy hour tours explained [25:21] - How long do murals last? Tagging, restoration, and community support [30:49] - David’s favorite parts of Seattle and building city pride [34:53] - Why everyone should volunteer at festivals and participate in the arts [35:39] - Fire-breathing origins: From Burning Man to Fremont’s Cirque du Flambe [47:44] - Clarification: No fire-breathing on the Henry tour bus! [48:24] - How to book the Henry Mural Tour and The Sober Curator Happy Hour experience Resources & Links: -Henry Mural Tours: Website, Facebook, Instagram -GET TICKETS: The Sober Curator Happy Hour Tour -Henry the Artist -The Sober Curator -Alysse & Libby: Bios & LinkedIn Connect with Us: -Website: www.beatsworkingpodcast.com -LinkedIn: @BEATS WORKING Show -Instagram: @beatsworkingshow -Facebook: @Beats Working Show -YouTube: @BEATSWORKINGPODCAST Follow & Subscribe: If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Your feedback helps us improve and reach more listeners. BEATS WORKING is a platform on a mission to redeem work—the word, the place, and the way. We believe that work is the most honorable act in the universe, and through inspiring stories and practical insights, we want to transform the way people think about work and help them discover greater fulfillment in their lives. We invite you to join us as we build community through sharing and actively demonstrating what we learn.