“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 BrosIn 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.#WhatsYourWhyPodcast #AuthorsJourney #WritersOfInstagram #BookLoversUnite #TrueCrimeReads #AuthorInterview #LiteraryPodcast #StoryBehindTheStory🔗 Resources & Links:📘 About the BookAmong the Bros: A Fraternity Crime StoryNew York Times: Inside a Fraternity Drug Ring That Shook the SouthGQ Magazine: Vietnam, King Kong, and a Journalist’s First Big BreakTexas Monthly: Coverage on the rise of Xanax abuse among college studentsFollow Us on These Channels:https://www.linkedin.com/in/emydigrappa/www.ThinkWY.orghttps://www.facebook.com/storiesaboutwhyhttps://www.instagram.com/storiesaboutwhyListen on all your favorite platforms and subscribe!As always leave a review if you enjoyed these stories and follow us on Instagram or visit the webpage of the Wyoming Humanities