Are you sure you're not rushing this? Sometimes those accidental meetings are just meant to be small talk, not a whole new social calendar. Pushing for more might weird them out.

Actually, I've had better luck going right as the rain stops... stuff is still moving then.

Ugh, you hit on exactly why I had to take a break from some big shows. That "killer's favorite music" thing is a perfect example of when it goes off the rails. I started reading the podcast description first - if it says "delve into the mind of a monster" or something like that, I skip it now. My rule is if the first five minutes don't mention the victim's name or family, I stop listening. It forced me to find better ones, like that cold case show you mentioned (which is so much better).

No way, you put banana peppers on a peanut butter sandwich? That's so weird. The tangy spice with the sweet creamy peanut butter just sounds like a mess. I'd never even think to try that combo.

Our site in Tampa actually saves weeks by having trainees start basic tasks. They finish their full certs on the first rainy days we get.