🎙 From Frat House to Feature Film: Max Marshall’s Wild Journey Through Crime, Culture & EDM

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What's Your Why?

Wyoming Humanities | ThinkWY

154 episodes

5 months ago

What’s Your Why? The Authors Journey Every writer has a story—long before the first word is written. "What's Your Why?" is the podcast where authors share the journeys, inspirations, and defining moments that shaped their craft. Whether you're a book lover, an aspiring writer, or simply fascinated by the creative process, this show takes you beyond the pages and into the minds of storytellers. Join Emy diGrappa, Executive Producer, Wyoming Humanities, as we explore the passion, struggles, and triumphs that drive authors to write. Through in-depth interviews and solo reflections, we uncover the why behind the words—because behind every book, there’s a journey worth telling. Tune in and get inspired by the voices behind the stories.

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🎙 From Frat House to Feature Film: Max Marshall’s Wild Journey Through Crime, Culture & EDM

What's Your Why?

39 minutes

5 months ago

🎙 From Frat House to Feature Film: Max Marshall’s Wild Journey Through Crime, Culture & EDM

“It wasn’t just a drug story—it was about memory loss, collective blackouts, and how privilege lets some people escape consequences entirely.”
— Max Marshall on the themes behind Among the Bros

In this episode of What’s Your Why? The Author’s Journey, host Emy DiGrappa sits down with investigative journalist and debut author Max Marshall, whose breakout book Among the Bros explores fraternity life, drug trafficking, and the shadowy systems of privilege on American campuses. Max opens up about turning his true-crime exposé into a feature film for Sony, his brush with organized crime in Vietnam, and his new book-in-progress diving deep into the world of electronic dance music (EDM) as a first-time DJ.

From elite prep schools to underground raves, Max brings a fresh voice to cultural criticism and immersive storytelling. Buckle up for a fascinating conversation about power, memory, addiction, and the pursuit of purpose—on and off the page.

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📘 About the Book

Among the Bros: A Fraternity Crime Story
New York Times: Inside a Fraternity Drug Ring That Shook the South
GQ Magazine: Vietnam, King Kong, and a Journalist’s First Big Break
Texas Monthly: Coverage on the rise of Xanax abuse among college students

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