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EPISODE PREP · BIRTHDAY

Hayden Turns
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The whole episode is about Hayden. Born October 16, 2000. Saturday, October 17 with Mason and Hayden. Not published yet.

Open on baby photos, then cool moments from Hayden’s life, quick cuts on the beat. Then Mason:

MasonToday’s a special one. Twenty-six years ago, on October 16, 2000, my brother Hayden showed up, and I’ve had a partner in crime ever since. I couldn’t have asked for a better brother. He’s charismatic, he’s smart, and I honestly can’t think of a single room he hasn’t made better just by walking in. He’s not little anymore. So today the whole episode is about him.

  1. When did you feel most like yourself this past year?
  2. What’s something you’re proud of that nobody really saw?
  3. What’s something you wish people asked you about more?
  4. What does a good life look like to you right now, and how close are you?
  5. What do you want to be known for by the time you’re 30?

Follow up on what lights him up instead of rushing to the next question. Close on question 5, then a happy birthday send-off.

These are prep notes for a birthday recording, not a finished episode. Bring stories. Leave room.