Theo's Mixtape (10th Birthday Countdown)

About this episode

Theo reflects on a childhood audition experience as part of a countdown to the podcast's 10th birthday.

Childhood Theo finds himself in a pinch the afternoon of a big audition, and adult Theo joins to reflect on what this story means to him all these years later. We're rewinding 10 stories that have stayed with us to coundtown to our 10th birthday and You Had Me at Black's next 10! RSVP to the Peoles Assembly on April 28 and learn more about how you can be part of our next chapter. Listen on Substack on your web browser to access episode transcripts and more (like photos and videos from this kickback). This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit youhadmeatblack.substack.com

Topics covered

• childhood
• reflection
• audition
• milestone
• storytelling
• personal growth

Keywords

• Theo
• audition
• 10th birthday
• You Had Me at Black
• Peoles Assembly
• Substack
• reflection

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: You Had Me at Black, Peoles Assembly, Substack

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