Morning Brew Daily Get to Know Good Work's Dan Toomey
Jul 3, 2023
Dan Toomey, creator of the Good Work franchise and former social media personality at Morning Brew, shares his journey through the landscape of work culture. He talks candidly about managing mental health as a creator and the pressures of social media. Toomey dives into the humorous critique of workplace culture with Good Work and the evolving comedy landscape. Plus, enjoy some light-hearted fun as he reveals his go-to Dunkin' coffee order and favorite comedians, sprinkled with entertaining anecdotes.
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Dan's Audition
- Neal Freiman shared a story about discovering Dan Toomey through a self-tape audition.
- Toby Howell initially rated Dan's performance a 7/10, sparking playful banter.
Explaining His Job
- Dan Toomey initially struggled to describe his job at Morning Brew.
- He transitioned from saying "I make videos" to "I'm a comedian."
January 6th Experience
- Dan Toomey recounts working overnight at ABC News during the January 6th Capitol riot.
- He describes the surreal experience of leaving work, waking up to the news, and then Ubering back into the chaos.