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EPISODE · Jan 27, 2026 · 27 MIN

Episode 9: Birdy on Booking Stranger Things & Always Having Something to Look Forward To

from The New Players: My Booking Story · host The New Players

What if your very first audition changed everything?In this episode of My Booking Story, we sit down with Birdy from Stranger Things to talk about landing a role on one of the biggest shows in the world—right out of the gate. She breaks down the audition process, what it really felt like to book that job, and why having something to look forward to can be the most powerful tool in an actor’s career (and life).Whether you’re just starting out or deep in the waiting game, this episode is a reminder that momentum can come from anywhere and sometimes, all it takes is one yes.Topics we cover:Booking Stranger Things as a first auditionWhat casting processes actually feel like from the insideManaging expectations, nerves, and hopeWhy believing in the future version of you mattersIf this episode helps you, share it with an actor who needs a little encouragement today 💛

What if your very first audition changed everything?In this episode of My Booking Story, we sit down with Birdy from Stranger Things to talk about landing a role on one of the biggest shows in the world—right out of the gate. She breaks down the audition process, what it really felt like to book that job, and why having something to look forward to can be the most powerful tool in an actor’s career (and life).Whether you’re just starting out or deep in the waiting game, this episode is a reminder that momentum can come from anywhere and sometimes, all it takes is one yes.Topics we cover:Booking Stranger Things as a first auditionWhat casting processes actually feel like from the insideManaging expectations, nerves, and hopeWhy believing in the future version of you mattersIf this episode helps you, share it with an actor who needs a little encouragement today 💛

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