First Person Arts believes that everyone has a story to tell, and that sharing our stories connects us with each other and the world. The First Person Arts Podcast is one more way we celebrate the power of the personal. Hear hilarious, ridiculous, astounding stories from real life, pulled from our events archive, plus new tales from our listeners right here. Visit firstpersonarts.org for more information about our live events or to tell your story.
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Today on a special episode of #Us - Unique and Shared Experiences, we are teaming up with the Life Design Lab at Johns Hopkins University to share stories told by students about their journeys towards fulfilling careers and lives. Natalia was facing decision paralysis and didn’t know what decision would be the “right” one. Keidai realized his paren…
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Marjorie was let go from her job for standing up for what she believed in. And Bill had to learn to let go of his leg intruder to save his own life. Today, we are taking a deep breath, uncurling our clenched fingers, and Letting Go. On this episode we have three amazing stories for you about everything from terrible jobs to beloved pets. Get Ticket…
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First Person Arts and the Free Library of Philadelphia have enjoyed crossover programming, partnerships, and a mutual love of stories over the years. Today we are featuring stories from a program we did with the Free Library’s One book One Philadelphia around The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night Time by Mark Haddon. Join #Us as we share sto…
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Michel filmed a couple in love as one of them was terminally ill. And though it was tragic, their love for one another helped change the world. Lisa’s daughter got everything she wanted for Christmas, but she couldn’t share her new toys with the one person she wanted to play with. When the highs of joy and love crash into the depths of grief and lo…
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Description Today, we celebrate the life and work of a beloved Philadelphia Artist Jerry Pinkney who’s birthday is this month. Jerry’s life and body of work is a testament to the reliance, persistence, and freedom of the human spirit. We come to you with three stories from individuals who connect with these core values as part of their own experien…
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Lisa almost set her house on fire when the hot oil in a pizza box exploded. Sure, she had started a smaller fire, but she was distracted thinking about another fire that was dwindling – her marriage. Chris was enjoying his first week of college when he got a call from his sister. It was the shortest call they’d ever have, but it is burned in his me…
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For the Love of Germantown
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Can music be a form of storytelling? We at First Person Arts think it can! That’s why we’ve partnered with the Network For New Music to create new original pieces of music that come directly from stories. All of the stories are on the theme of Love and the Philly neighborhood of Germantown. So come join #Us for a special episode celebrating stories…
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At age 17, Paul H was almost arrested for a murder he didn’t commit. But the busy bodies in his neighborhood acted as strong alibis and he was saved at the eleventh hour. At age 19, Daralyse was in a wild phase and on a trip to Mexico. She ventured out of the touristy part of town and used what little spanish she knew to haggle the crack she was bu…
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At 41, Kevin decided to get kinky. He met the right guy online, bought a blindfold and some rope, and got busy. But his aggressive cat had his own ideas. On the other side of town, Kelsey was ready to get it on, but her date thought it would be better to get that rash on her chest checked out by a doctor. Listen to these and other stories of sex go…
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Elizabeth has good intuition, a sixth sense she calls it. The first time she felt it was when she was thirteen. Later that Night her brother was in an accident. This lead to her devoting her live to volonteering and helping others. Join Us, Elizabeth, and two other storytellers for an episode focusing on how they found their purpose through the pai…
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When Emma was eighteen she was in lust with her best friend. All she could think of was how much she wanted to sleep with him. What got in her way? He was also her boss. In a moment of courage she confessed it to him driving home one day. This and other thrilling lust stories in this episode of #Us as we kick off our second season! Celibrate wth us…
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We're wrapping up our summer programming with an encore presentation of "If I Knew Then", an episode all about looking back at what you can only know with the clear vision of hindsight. This episode has a special guest host - Chris Lundy! If you like having Chris as your host, be sure to join him (and Us) at the Sex-Files StorySlam on September 20t…
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Ever feel like you’re reliving the same day? Or stuck in a never ending time loop? Yeah, us too. But luckily, you’re not alone. We’ve got five stories for you about making the same mistakes over and over and over again. But don’t worry, because sometimes repetition is the very tool that gives you a second chance and a new beginning. Join #Us for an…
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Lightning Has Stuck Encore
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They say that lightning never strikes twice. Well, in this special #US encore it strikes five times! (Metaphorically, of course). We have five stories about the powers beyond our control and how and how to deal with the reminder that no matter how hard we try, us humans can’t control everything. Whether it’s God, Destiny, or Nature, all we can do i…
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In celebrating the life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness that the 4th of July is all about we have a special encore presentation of Five People, One Moment: Flags Of America. This episode features Simon, a big fan of the American flag and the symbols' history. But he doesn't shy away from criticizing this nation or the way the flag's symbolism ha…
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"This Can't Be Happening"
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Today’s show is all about moving on. Sometimes getting past a hurtle is our a challenge we take on. But other times were left in the wake of someone or something to figure out what to do. So today we have five stories for you exploring how to move on or cope with change.Von First Person Arts
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In the month of May we are sticking with a spring theme, so think bloowing flowers, baby bunnies, and new beguinnigs. In our last epsiode we went out of the nest. Now our storytellers must learn to fly. So in this episode we have five stories of soaring high, falling fast, and discovering independence.…
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With spring strongly here we are starting to think out of the nest to focus on stories of personal growth, new beginnings and establishing independence. So today we will have five tales for you from storytellers who are going through changes. Join #Us as we explore coming into one's self and discovering all that you can be. Subscribe to our Email L…
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"Please Stand Up" with Keith Mason
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Join #Us for a special episode featureing author Keith Mason and stories on deep sea diving, a shooting in texas, and finding the missing person in your life. Learn more at https://www.pleasestandupmason.com Thank you to our media sponsor: Metro Newspaper Subscribe to First Person Arts YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/SubscribetoFPA Share your COVID St…
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Just Make One New Friend
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Today, we’re going back to college! For many folks college is a distinct time in our lives. So today, we’re focusing on stories about college and what we’ve learned with hindsight. Thank you to our media sponsor: Metro Newspaper Subscribe to First Person Arts YouTube:https://tinyurl.com/SubscribetoFPA Amazon Charity: https://tinyurl.com/Amazon-Char…
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"I Suspected for a Long Time" ENCORE
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For 11 years, First Person Arts has done Valentine's Day our own way with the Ex-Files StorySlam. #US will be no different. In this episode, we are going to look at the seedy underbelly of love. Jamie J. will be joined by our StorySlam host, Chris Lundy. Join #US as we hear what’s in a cheating heart. Lauren Kevin Steve Jill Jamie Thank you to our …
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"How Much Do You Love My Mother"
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This episode we are talking about the relationships that make us who we are. We have five stories about family. Daughters complaining about mothers, fathers hesitant about sons, and a couple other stories about the family ties that bring us home. Join #US for "How Much Do You Love My Mother". Thank you to our media sponsor: Metro Newspaper Subscrib…
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"Celebrating The Quickies"
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To commemorate the shortest month of the year, we have an episode dedicated to the brief stories. So join #Us (it won't take long) for our five shorties about first dates, cutting in line, and falling from bridges. Thank you to our media sponsor: Metro Newspaper Subscribe to First Person Arts YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/SubscribetoFPA Share your C…
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Five People, One Moment: Sobering - Kelly
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In this special series episode Kelly shares with us her story of surrendering to sobriety after her family intervened. Kelly talks about rebuilding her life after going to a treatment center, finding hope and love in small moments, and what she wishes was more widely known about living with addiction.…
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Five People, One Moment: Sobering - Jamie
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In this episode of Five People, One Moment: Sobering, Jamie tells the story of her uncle's addiction and her own self discovery. Jamie reflects on how her uncle's inability to live in recovery shaped her own decisions around family and sobriety.Von First Person Arts
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Five People, One Moment: Sobering - Betty
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Betty describes her life before sobriety as “rearranging furniture on the Titanic''. She shares the story of how she went to a meeting in a church basement with no intentions of getting sober only to now be 21 years in recovery. Betty is now a comedian in Philadelphia who brings her authenticity to everything she does on and off the stage.…
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Five People, One Moment: Sobering - Roland
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Roland describes himself as someone in serial recovery. He is continuously examining his own behavior in order to be in service to his community. Roland also talks about his hopes that young people can find inspiration in his story and not sink into the despair he feels is growing in the world today.…
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Five People, One Moment: Sobering - Vickie
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When Vickie got sober she did it her own way. She broke a lot of the usual “rules” and went right back on stage after hiding her addiction in the Philadelphia comedy scene. But the family and life she’s built for herself during seven years of sobriety are a constant reminder of how much she loves her life, even during the hard moments.…
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This is the second part of our two part Valentines Day series. Part one was all about hookups. Today we’ll have stories about bad breakups, relationships falling apart, and throwing in the towel. So Join #Us for "Quit It". Thank you to our media sponsor: Metro Newspaper Subscribe to First Person Arts YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/SubscribetoFPA Shar…
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Today, we have a special episode. Every year for Valentines Day First Person Arts does the Ex-Files show. It’s an evening where we can all commiserate together about our terrible exes. And to honor that in podcast form, we are doing a two part series with stories from the Ex-Files. This episode is Hit It, where we have stories about hooking up, get…
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“I Made This S#!t Happen“ Encore
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Join #Us for a Holiday Encore performance of “I Made This S#!t Happen“ Zeeshan David Lisa Jay Emma Thank you to our media sponsor: Metro Newspaper Subscribe to First Person Arts YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/SubscribetoFPA Share your COVID Story: https://www.firstpersonarts.org/Stories/COVID-Stories Amazon Charity: https://tinyurl.com/Amazon-Charity…
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"Defining Moments" Encore
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Join #Us for a Holiday Encore performance of "Defining Moments" Bill - 2012 Fall GrandSlam Dave - Going for it GrandSlam Diane - 2012 Fall GrandSlam Kathy - Going For It GrandSlam Katie - 2012 Fall GrandSlam First Person Arts YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/SubscribetoFPA Share your COVID Story: https://www.firstpersonarts.org/Stories/COVID-Stories Fi…
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"A Snow Storm is Coming"
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Winter is officially here. And although the bitter cold and dark afternoons can be gloomy, when it snows it always feels like there is something to celebrate. Kelsey Chris Jim Kayleigh Chip Thank you to our media sponsor: Metro Newspaper Subscribe to First Person Arts YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/SubscribetoFPA Share your COVID Story: https://www.f…
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"Look How Far We've Come" Encore
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Join #Us for a Holiday Encore performance of "Look How Far We've Come". Kitty Hailey - Hindsight Eric Thomas - Weird Trips Kelsey Stewart - The Next Day Otis Gray - Untamed Marjorie Winther - Thanks A Lot Thank you to our media sponsor: Metro Newspaper Subscribe to First Person Arts YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/SubscribetoFPA Share your COVID Story…
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Five People, One Moment - Flags of America - Suzanne
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Suzanne is a visual artist who had an exhibition on the National Mall in September of 2021. The art installation consisted of white flags, each one repricenting one life that was lost to COVID-19 in the United States. She shares who the exhibition started, what it means to her, and it became a place for people to give the people they'd lost with fa…
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Simon is the creator of the Vexillology Podcast, a subreddit devoted to flags. He shares his story of falling in love with flags, creating an online community where other people could connect over flags and flag design, and the meaning behind some of his favorite flags related to the U.S. Thank you to our media sponsor: Metro Newspaper Subscribe to…
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Five People, One Moment - Flags of America - Amber
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Amber was the Executive Director of the Philadelphia Mayor’s Office of LGBTQ Affairs when they announced the More Colors, More Pide Flag, a flag which added a black and brown stripe to the rainbow flag. They discuss the huge amount of backlash and hatred that came from that announcement and how she never could have imagined how quickly the symbolis…
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Five People, One Moment - Flags of America - Emily
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Emily shares her story about growing up in an area where the confederate flag was a common symbol. She discusses how her understanding of the weight of the simbol has changed and how removing the flag is a step in the right direction but there is more work to be done in our country as a whole when we confront our racist past. Thank you to our media…
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Five People, One Moment - Flags of America - Matthew
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Matthew Skic is Curator of Exhibitions at the Museum of the American Revolution in Philadelphia. Over the Summer of 2021 The Museum had an expedition on Flags in America. Matthew tells the story of his own personal connection to the Flag of the United States and discusses his favorite flags in the exhibitions and what they can tell modern day viewe…
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"Invited Into That Club"
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This episode we will be hearing stories that examine the gender binary. These stories take a look at how it is a real force that affects lives, and how gender is a fluid construct we can play with. Join #Us for "Invited Into That Club". Ray Kate Sammie Swift Thank you to our media sponsor: Metro Newspaper Subscribe to First Person Arts YouTube: htt…
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The weather is getting crisp, the sun is setting sooner, and the leaves are starting to turn. We all know what that means. It’s cuffing season! Time to find someone to curl up with during these cold months. So join #US to celebrate this time of year with five stories of love and romance. GABBY CAROLINE TORI BRANDON RAKEL Thank you to our media spon…
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"I Knew it Was Haunted"
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On this episode we are talking about close encounters of all kinds. So we have stories for you about ghosts, aliens, and robbers. Join #Us for "I Knew it Was Haunted". Ashley JD Kathrine Frank Sara Thank you to our media sponsor: Metro Newspaper Subscribe to First Person Arts YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/SubscribetoFPA Share your COVID Story: https…
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Repetition can be a second chance, a new perspective, or feeling like you’re stuck in groundhog day. This week we have five stories about doing something one more time, to see if the results are any diffrent. Join #Us for “Groundhog Day” R. Eric Thomas Cara Spencer Steve Anissa Thank you to our media sponsor: Metro Newspaper Subscribe to First Pers…
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"They Carried Me Through"
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Whether it’s embracing the ones you love, a part of yourself, or the circumstances you're in. This episode will be all about holding and accepting things as they are. Alexis Denise Bill Nancy Bea Thank you to our media sponsor: Metro Newspaper Subscribe to First Person Arts YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/SubscribetoFPA Share your COVID Story: https:/…
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You are living your BEST LIFE and the people in your orbit cannot STAND it. Listen as these storytellers share how they learned to love their haters in the most unusual ways. How have you dealt with the haters in your life? Share your story in the comment section. Take #US with you and post pics of your summer fun on your favorite social media plat…
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Five People. One moment - Change is Now - Dan
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Dan is a Baker in Pittsburgh. However, days before the U.S. went into covid lockdown he was released from prison after being wrongfully convicted. He shares his story about working with the PA Innocence Project and all that he has done in the last 18 months, including delivering puppies, buying a home, and getting engaged. Thank you to our media sp…
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Five People. One moment - Change is Now - John
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John is a comedian and essential worker. He shares his story about dating during the pandemic and the challenges that ultimately lead to a break-up. Then we chat with him about what his job was like during the pandemic and the new value he's put on self-care. Thank you to our media sponsor: Metro Newspaper Subscribe to First Person Arts YouTube: ht…
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Five People. One moment - Change is Now - Danielle
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Danielle is the Production Manager at First Person Arts. She shares her story of going from living paycheck to paycheck at a retail job to graduating with honors. Then we chatted with her about her past 18 months of working from home with her son. Thank you to our media sponsor: Metro Newspaper Subscribe to First Person Arts YouTube: https://tinyur…
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Five People. One moment - Change is Now - Brian
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Brian is a standup comedian in NYC. When the pandemic began, his access to work and self-expression disappeared. He shares his story with us of looking back to his childhood during New York's shutdown and how enjoying nostalgic foods has led him to try new things now that the world around him is opening back up Thank you to our media sponsor: Metro…
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