Join Kent and Coop as they sit down with 15-year-old actor, musician, and songwriter Graham Harvey in this inspiring conversation about navigating the entertainment industry while staying grounded.

From his new role in STRANGER THINGS to appearances in NIGHT AGENT, RABBIT HOLE, and CHICAGO PD, Graham shares candid insights about the creative life, the importance of staying connected to reality, and his journey as both an actor and musician.

This episode is a must-listen for young creatives, parents of aspiring artists, and anyone interested in the intersection of multiple creative pursuits.

🔑 THREE KEY TAKEAWAYS

Stay Grounded in Reality - Even at the height of success, maintaining "normal life experiences" keeps your creative work authentic and prevents life from feeling fake.

Embrace Multiple Creative Outlets - Pursuing both music and acting isn't a distraction—it's a way to feed different parts of your creative soul and bring fresh perspective to each discipline.

Trust the Process - From auditioning for STRANGER THINGS to landing roles in major productions, persistence and consistency matter more than instant success.

SOMETHING UNEXPECTED

Discover how Graham's experience on the set of Night Agent, combined with advice from the lead actor Gabriel Basso about working a "normal job" (he's a welder!), completely changed his perspective on balancing the extraordinary life of an actor with the importance of everyday experiences.

LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODE FOR:

Graham's incredible story of booking STRANGER THINGS and the nerve-wracking wait to see if he made the final cut

Behind-the-scenes insights from working on major productions like NIGHT AGENT, RABBIT HOLE, and CHICAGO PD

The wild "HOME ALONE moment" of racing through O'Hare Airport to get home in time to watch his Chicago PD episode air

How Cooper's songwriting class helped Graham develop his musical voice

Why 90s grunge (Nirvana, Smashing Pumpkins, Pearl Jam) resonates with a Gen Z artist

How Graham navigates rejection in the entertainment industry and keeps moving forward

RESOURCES & LINKS

Follow Graham Harvey:

Instagram: @instagrahamharvey

Graham's Projects Mentioned:

Stranger Things (Netflix) - Watch on Netflix

The Night Agent (Netflix) - Watch on Netflix

Rabbit Hole (Paramount+) - Watch on Paramount+

Chicago PD (NBC) - Watch on Peacock

CHAPTERS / TIMESTAMPS

00:00 - Introduction & Congrats to Lauren on Storied Provisions launch

01:32 - Introducing Graham Harvey

02:00 - The 90s Music Question: Nirvana & Smashing Pumpkins

03:20 - Cooper's Backstage Nirvana Discovery Story

04:39 - Graham's Turning Point: Advice from Night Agent's Gabriel Basso

06:24 - Staying Grounded While Famous: The Counting Crows Documentary Story

08:06 - Starting with Movies: Graham's Recent Projects

09:18 - Landing the Stranger Things Role & The Audition Process

12:52 - The Nerve-Wracking Wait: Did He Make the Final Cut?15:45 - What It's Like to Be on the Stranger Things Set

20:10 - Comparing Different Production Experiences

23:30 - Balancing School and Acting Career

26:45 - The Creative Connection Between Music and Acting

30:15 - Cooper's Songwriting Class & Musical Development

35:20 - Writing Original Music: Influences and Process

38:50 - Handling Rejection in the Entertainment Industry

42:15 - Working on Night Agent with Gabriel Basso

46:31 - The Sharing Side: Release Day Nerves

46:51 - The Chicago PD "Home Alone" Airport Race Story

49:05 - The Baylor Connection: Derek Haas & Michael Brandt

50:48 - Closing Thoughts & How to Follow Graham

51:54 - Wrap-Up

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