In this episode, we're joined by Joe Cotay, a Malden native turned author, who's living his dream after his short story went viral on Reddit. He shares the incredible story of how his writing caught the attention of Hollywood, landing him a deal with actress Sydney Sweeney, who's attached to adapt his story into a movie. Joe talks about his journey from teaching English in Dartmouth to becoming a published author, and the surreal experience of working with industry legends like Eric Roth. He also opens up about the impact on his students and the importance of sharing his story.

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