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Dan's Role as Company Jester
- Dan worked as a senior writer for a startup and was the social lubricant who could tell executives they were wrong without offending.
- He had a unique role easing internal tensions while maintaining goodwill.
Dan Sparks True Crime Interest
- Dan introduced Brandon to true crime podcasts, sparking Brandon's interest in serial killers.
- Their collaboration on a dark-themed story led them to explore popular murder podcasts like Serial.
Early Writing Group Challenges
- Brandon and Dan formed a college writing group to workshop their early work despite being inexperienced.
- They struggled with understanding literary references and giving constructive feedback at first.