In this episode Eric turns the spotlight on Dave in a candid and playful interview. Dave opens up about how the school system shaped and limited him, the tension between feeling confined and never being bored, and how he kept the writer in him hidden until publishing his first book. He reads some of his work, shares stories from his years following the Grateful Dead, and talks about what inspires him today. Full of heart, humor, and honesty, this episode offers a deeper look at the man behind the mic.