Writing isn’t about inspiration. It’s about belief.

In this episode, Brian McDonald sits down with Danny Rubin, the writer behind Groundhog Day, to talk about what it really means to build a life around storytelling. From the myth of the “overnight success” to the fear of the blank page, Danny unpacks the invisible work that shapes a writer long before anyone notices the result.

They explore why starting is the hardest part, how subtext and reaction reveal character, and why collaboration, when done with trust, makes stories stronger, not weaker. Danny also reflects on authorship, integrity, and the responsibility storytellers carry when shaping emotional experiences for an audience.

This is a conversation about patience, clarity, and letting the story tell itself, if you’re brave enough to listen.

Let’s get started.