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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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    • Oct 23, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
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    Ukrainian Stories From Philly: The Trauma of War with Xenia Zachadckuk

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2024 16:02


    Xenia Zachadckuk grew up in South Jersey to Ukrainian parents. She shares the story of her mother's courageous escape from Ukraine and Europe during World War II and her father's time in a displaced person's camp. Xenia tells us about the trauma of war and the influence it had on her grandparents, her parents, and even her.ukr Thank you for listening to  #Us - Unique and Shared Experiences, a storytelling podcast from First Person Arts in Philly. This limited series is a production of First Person Arts and was made possible by the generous support of Elaine Lindy at Stories To Grow By. This podcast was produced by our Applied Storytelling team, making the power of story work for you. Find out how at https://firstpersonarts.org/hire-us/.  Join our mailing list: https://firstpersonarts.org/subscribe Support the show: https://firstpersonarts.org/donate Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/firstpersonarts Get tickets to our next event: https://firstpersonarts.org/events About the #Us podcast from First Person Arts   #Us is an occasional podcast from First Person Arts in Philly. At First Person Arts, we believe that everyone has a story to tell and that the art of storytelling has the power to change lives.  To support the podcast, hit that Subscribe button!  

    Ukrainian Stories From Philly: Family with Lisa Mostovoy, Sasha Fishilevich, and Mischa Buck

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2024 22:15


    Even though Lisa Mostovoy and her daughters Sasha Fishilevich and Mischa Buck are talking about a serious subject, this episode brings us so much joy.    Lisa starts by talking about Kyiv and her childhood. After the war broke out, Lisa and her older daughter Sasha went to Poland to deliver supplies and offer help, even though at times they felt helpless.   Sasha Fishilevich, Lisa's oldest daughter, talks about growing up in a home with a strong Ukrainian cultural presence.   Mischa Buck, Lisa's youngest, shares her Easter memories.   Thank you for listening to  #Us - Unique and Shared Experiences, a storytelling podcast from First Person Arts in Philly. This limited series is a production of First Person Arts and was made possible by the generous support of Elaine Lindy at Stories To Grow By.   This podcast was produced by our Applied Storytelling team, making the power of story work for you. Find out how at https://firstpersonarts.org/hire-us/.    Join our mailing list: https://firstpersonarts.org/subscribe   Support the show: https://firstpersonarts.org/donate   Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/firstpersonarts   Get tickets to our next event: https://firstpersonarts.org/events About the #Us podcast from First Person Arts    #Us is an occasional podcast from First Person Arts in Philly. At First Person Arts, we believe that everyone has a story to tell and that the art of storytelling has the power to change lives.    To support the podcast, hit that Subscribe button!  

    Ukrainian Stories From Philly: Growing Up with Marta Rubel

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2024 20:17


    Marta Rubel grew up in Philadelphia to proud Ukrainian parents. Marta speaks fondly of her memories growing up in Philly, but she also remembers the challenges her parents faced after settling here, and always dreaming that they would be able to move back to Ukraine.     Watching the 2021 invasion on television, Marta asked herself if she could do more for her country and the community. So, she left her job in publishing and started working for the Ukrainian Catholic Church.    Thank you for listening to  #Us - Unique and Shared Experiences, a storytelling podcast from First Person Arts in Philly. This limited series is a production of First Person Arts and was made possible by the generous support of Elaine Lindy at Stories To Grow By.   This podcast was produced by our Applied Storytelling team, making the power of story work for you. Find out how at https://firstpersonarts.org/hire-us/.   Join our mailing list: https://firstpersonarts.org/subscribe   Support the show: https://firstpersonarts.org/donate   Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/firstpersonarts   Get tickets to our next event: https://firstpersonarts.org/events About the #Us podcast from First Person Arts    #Us is an occasional podcast from First Person Arts in Philly. At First Person Arts, we believe that everyone has a story to tell and that the art of storytelling has the power to change lives.    To support the podcast, hit that Subscribe button!  

    Ukrainian Stories From Philly: History with Professor John Vsetecka

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2024 46:53


    What do you know about Ukraine's history? We all know it was once part of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR), then it wasn't. Ukraine's history is far-reaching and as complex as its geography and the number of languages that are spoken.  We set out to find a historian who could provide context about Ukraine and its history. That person is John Vsetecka, an assistant professor at Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Thank you for listening to  #Us - Unique and Shared Experiences, a storytelling podcast from First Person Arts in Philly. This limited series is a production of First Person Arts and was made possible by the generous support of Elaine Lindy at Stories To Grow By. This podcast was produced by the First Person Arts Applied Storytelling team. We make the power of story work for you. Find out how at https://firstpersonarts.org/hire-us/.  Join our mailing list: https://firstpersonarts.org/subscribe Support the show: https://firstpersonarts.org/donate Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/firstpersonarts Get tickets to our next event: https://firstpersonarts.org/events About the #Us podcast from First Person Arts  #Us is an occasional podcast from First Person Arts in Philly. At First Person Arts, we believe that everyone has a story to tell and that the art of storytelling has the power to change lives.  To support the podcast, hit that Subscribe button!

    Life Design Lab

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2023 28:19


    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 parents only thought they knew him. How would he show them his real self? And Zandy wanted to bring others the joy she felt when hearing birds sing.  Get tickets to our next event: https://firstpersonarts.org/events Join our mailing list: https://firstpersonarts.org/subscribe Support the show: https://firstpersonarts.org/donate Follow us on social media: https://linktr.ee/firstpersonarts   

    Letting Go

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2023 21:45


    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 Tickets to Our Next Event: https://firstpersonarts.org/events Join Our mailing List: https://firstpersonarts.org/subscribe Support the Show: https://firstpersonarts.org/donate Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/firstpersonarts

    The Curious Incident

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2023 15:31


    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 stories from Philadelphians that were sparked by this book.   Get Tickets to Our Next Event: https://firstpersonarts.org/events Join Our mailing List: https://firstpersonarts.org/subscribe Support the Show: https://firstpersonarts.org/donate Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/firstpersonarts

    Bittersweet

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2023 24:39


    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 loss, we get this swirl of emotion called bittersweet. Join #Us today as four storytellers share their experiences and help us all get to know the complexity of humanity. Get Tickets to Our Next Event: https://firstpersonarts.org/events Join Our mailing List: https://firstpersonarts.org/subscribe Support the Show: https://firstpersonarts.org/donate Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/firstpersonarts  

    Resilience and Art

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2023 29:02


    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 experiences. So join #Us and lend a listening ear.   Join Our mailing List: https://firstpersonarts.org/subscribe Support the Show: https://firstpersonarts.org/donate Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/firstpersonarts Get Tickets to Our Next Event: https://firstpersonarts.org/events  

    Burn Baby Burn!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2022 28:09


    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 memory forever. Join #Us and ignite your love of storytelling! Listen to these stories and more in this episode, Burn Baby Burn!   Get Tickets to Our Next Event: https://firstpersonarts.org/events Join Our mailing List: https://firstpersonarts.org/subscribe Support the Show: https://firstpersonarts.org/donate Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/firstpersonarts

    For the Love of Germantown

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2022 29:00


    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, music, and Germantown.   Join Our mailing List: https://firstpersonarts.org/subscribe Support the Show: https://firstpersonarts.org/donate Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/firstpersonarts Get Tickets to Our Next Event: https://firstpersonarts.org/events

    Close Calls

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2022 31:11


    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 buying down to 50% off! Whether you're a Paul trying to get out of a sticky situation, or a Daralyse jumping head first into one, you're sure to love this episode on the theme Close Calls! Join #Us in listening to five stories where things could have gone drastically wrong, but at the last minute – you'll have to listen yourself to find out.   Submit your stories to us at stories@firstpersonarts.org Join Our mailing List: https://firstpersonarts.org/subscribe Support the Show: https://firstpersonarts.org/donate Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/firstpersonarts Get Tickets to Our Next Event: https://firstpersonarts.org/events

    Kink and Care

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2022 24:48


    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 gone awry on this episode of #Us - Unique and Shared experiences. Join Our mailing List: https://firstpersonarts.org/subscribe Support the Show: https://firstpersonarts.org/donate Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/firstpersonarts Get Tickets to Our Next Event: https://firstpersonarts.org/events

    I Am A Nurse

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2022 23:37


    Pamela is a nurse, no matter where she goes. Whether it's on vacation, or 33,000 feet in the air, she'll find a way to safely get people home. Kate has a trained ear for a certain kind of breath. And being able to hear it might just save lives. Join #Us, a storytelling podcast from First Person Arts to hear these and others stories on how nurses make the world go round in big and small ways. Join Our maiing List: https://firstpersonarts.org/subscribe Support the Show: https://firstpersonarts.org/donate Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/firstpersonarts Get Tickets to Our Next Event: https://firstpersonarts.org/events

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    Pain and Purpose

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2022 25:31


    Elizabeth says 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 pain. Support the Show:https://firstpersonarts.org/donate Follow us on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/firstpersonarts

    In Lust

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2022 32:27


    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 the pain, gratification, and power that comes with love and sex.   Get Tickets fro Sex-Files and other events:https://firstpersonarts.org/events Support the Show:https://firstpersonarts.org/donate Follow us on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/firstpersonarts/

    "If I Knew Then" ENCORE

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2022 0:01


    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 20th at Under Ground Arts.

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    Groundhog Day Encore

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2022 31:23


    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 encore presentation (the irony is not lost on us) of the fan favorite episode Groundhog Day!

    Lightning Has Stuck Encore

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2022 32:28


    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 is brace ourselves and face these mysterious powers together.

    Flags of America Encore with Simon Joseph

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2022 8:46


    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  has been a painful sight for many. Join us for a fascinating conversation with Simon Joseph about the complex history of the American flag.

    "This Can't Be Happening"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2022 30:42


    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.

    Learning to Fly

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2022 28:33


    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.

    Out of the Nest

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2022 31:28


    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 List:: https://www.firstpersonarts.org/signup Support #US:  https://www.firstpersonarts.org/donate First Person Arts Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/firstpersonarts Amazon Charity: https://tinyurl.com/Amazon-Charity-FPA First Person Arts Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FirstPersonPhilly/ First Person Arts Twitter: https://twitter.com/FirstPersonArts Subscribe to First Person Arts YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/SubscribetoFPA ABOUT UNIQUE & SHARED EXPERIENCES PODCAST Twice a month #US – Unique and Shared Experiences features stories from 20 years of archives curated around common themes. We believe that everyone has a story to tell and that sharing our stories connects us with each other and the world.  

    Please Stand Up

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2022 33:15


    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 Story: https://www.firstpersonarts.org/Stories/COVID-Stories Amazon Charity: https://tinyurl.com/Amazon-Charity-FPA   First Person Arts ON SOCIAL - #US  #StoryPrompts  #Storytelling  #FirstPersonArts First Person Arts Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/firstpersonarts First Person Arts Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FirstPersonPhilly/ First Person Arts Twitter: https://twitter.com/FirstPersonArts   Subscribe to our Email List:: https://www.firstpersonarts.org/signup Support #US:  https://www.firstpersonarts.org/donate  

    Just Make One New Friend

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2022 28:21


    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-Charity-FPA   First Person Arts ON SOCIAL - #US  #StoryPrompts  #Storytelling  #FirstPersonArts First Person Arts Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/firstpersonarts First Person Arts Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/FirstPersonPhilly/ First Person Arts Twitter: https://twitter.com/FirstPersonArts   Subscribe to our Email List::https://www.firstpersonarts.org/signup Support #US:  https://www.firstpersonarts.org/donate

    "I Suspected for a Long Time" ENCORE

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2022 40:00


    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 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-FPA   First Person Arts ON SOCIAL - #US  #StoryPrompts  #Storytelling  #FirstPersonArts First Person Arts Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/firstpersonarts First Person Arts Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/FirstPersonPhilly/ First Person Arts Twitter: https://twitter.com/FirstPersonArts   Subscribe to our Email List::https://www.firstpersonarts.org/signup Support #US:  https://www.firstpersonarts.org/donate Pitch your Story for the next Virtual StorySlam:https://www.firstpersonarts.org/Online-Programs/Virtual-StorySlams/Virtual-StorySlam-Signup

    "How Much Do You Love My Mother"

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2022 27:37


    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   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-FPA   First Person Arts ON SOCIAL - #US  #StoryPrompts  #Storytelling  #FirstPersonArts First Person Arts Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/firstpersonarts First Person Arts Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FirstPersonPhilly/ First Person Arts Twitter: https://twitter.com/FirstPersonArts   Subscribe to our Email List:: https://www.firstpersonarts.org/signup Support #US:  https://www.firstpersonarts.org/donate

    "Celebrating The Quickies"

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2022 18:59


    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 COVID Story: https://www.firstpersonarts.org/Stories/COVID-Stories Amazon Charity: https://tinyurl.com/Amazon-Charity-FPA   First Person Arts ON SOCIAL - #US  #StoryPrompts  #Storytelling  #FirstPersonArts First Person Arts Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/firstpersonarts First Person Arts Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FirstPersonPhilly/ First Person Arts Twitter: https://twitter.com/FirstPersonArts   Subscribe to our Email List:: https://www.firstpersonarts.org/signup Support #US:  https://www.firstpersonarts.org/donate  

    Five People, One Moment: Sobering - Kelly

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2022 18:20


    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.

    Five People, One Moment: Sobering - Jamie

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2022 14:47


    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.

    Five People, One Moment: Sobering - Betty

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2022 21:29


    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.

    Five People, One Moment: Sobering - Roland

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2022 12:34


    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.

    Five People, One Moment: Sobering - Vickie

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2022 15:12


    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.

    Quit It (Pt.2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2022 30:03


    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 Share your COVID Story: https://www.firstpersonarts.org/Stories/COVID-Stories Amazon Charity: https://tinyurl.com/Amazon-Charity-FPA   First Person Arts ON SOCIAL - #US  #StoryPrompts  #Storytelling  #FirstPersonArts First Person Arts Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/firstpersonarts First Person Arts Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FirstPersonPhilly/ First Person Arts Twitter: https://twitter.com/FirstPersonArts   Subscribe to our Email List:: https://www.firstpersonarts.org/signup Support #US:  https://www.firstpersonarts.org/donate

    Hit It (Pt.1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2022 32:32


    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, getting together, and getting it on. 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-FPA   First Person Arts ON SOCIAL - #US  #StoryPrompts  #Storytelling  #FirstPersonArts First Person Arts Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/firstpersonarts First Person Arts Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FirstPersonPhilly/ First Person Arts Twitter: https://twitter.com/FirstPersonArts   Subscribe to our Email List:: https://www.firstpersonarts.org/signup Support #US:  https://www.firstpersonarts.org/donate  

    “I Made This S#!t Happen“ Encore

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2022 32:01


    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-FPA   First Person Arts ON SOCIAL - #US  #StoryPrompts  #Storytelling  #FirstPersonArts First Person Arts Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/firstpersonarts First Person Arts Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FirstPersonPhilly/ First Person Arts Twitter: https://twitter.com/FirstPersonArts   Subscribe to our Email List:: https://www.firstpersonarts.org/signup Support #US:  https://www.firstpersonarts.org/donate

    "Defining Moments" Encore

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2021 34:36


    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   First Person Arts Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/firstpersonarts First Person Arts Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FirstPersonPhilly/ First Person Arts Twitter: https://twitter.com/FirstPersonArts   Subscribe to our Email List:: https://www.firstpersonarts.org/signup Support #US:  https://www.firstpersonarts.org/donate

    "A Snow Storm is Coming"

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2021 30:37


    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.firstpersonarts.org/Stories/COVID-Stories Amazon Charity: https://tinyurl.com/Amazon-Charity-FPA   First Person Arts ON SOCIAL - #US  #StoryPrompts  #Storytelling  #FirstPersonArts First Person Arts Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/firstpersonarts First Person Arts Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FirstPersonPhilly/ First Person Arts Twitter: https://twitter.com/FirstPersonArts   Subscribe to our Email List:: https://www.firstpersonarts.org/signup Support #US:  https://www.firstpersonarts.org/donate

    "Look How Far We've Come" Encore

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2021 36:26


    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: https://www.firstpersonarts.org/Stories/COVID-Stories   First Person Arts ON SOCIAL - #US  #StoryPrompts  #Storytelling  #FirstPersonArts First Person Arts Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/firstpersonarts First Person Arts Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FirstPersonPhilly/ First Person Arts Twitter: https://twitter.com/FirstPersonArts   Subscribe to our Email List:: https://www.firstpersonarts.org/signup Support #US:  https://www.firstpersonarts.org/donate    

    Five People, One Moment - Flags of America - Suzanne

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2021 12:55


    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 family, friends, and strangers.   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-FPA   First Person Arts ON SOCIAL - #US  #StoryPrompts  #Storytelling  #FirstPersonArts First Person Arts Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/firstpersonarts First Person Arts Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FirstPersonPhilly/ First Person Arts Twitter: https://twitter.com/FirstPersonArts   Subscribe to our Email List:: https://www.firstpersonarts.org/signup Support #US:  https://www.firstpersonarts.org/donate

    Five People, One Moment - Flags of America - Simon

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2021 8:48


    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 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-FPA   First Person Arts ON SOCIAL - #US  #StoryPrompts  #Storytelling  #FirstPersonArts First Person Arts Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/firstpersonarts First Person Arts Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FirstPersonPhilly/ First Person Arts Twitter: https://twitter.com/FirstPersonArts   Subscribe to our Email List:: https://www.firstpersonarts.org/signup Support #US:  https://www.firstpersonarts.org/donate

    Five People, One Moment - Flags of America - Amber

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2021 14:03


    Amber was the Executive Director of the Philadelphia Mayor's Office of LGBTQ Affairs when they accounded the More Colors, More Pide Flag, a flag which added a black and brown strype 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 symbolism of the flag would have gone global.   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-FPA   First Person Arts ON SOCIAL - #US  #StoryPrompts  #Storytelling  #FirstPersonArts First Person Arts Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/firstpersonarts First Person Arts Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FirstPersonPhilly/ First Person Arts Twitter: https://twitter.com/FirstPersonArts   Subscribe to our Email List:: https://www.firstpersonarts.org/signup Support #US:  https://www.firstpersonarts.org/donate

    Five People, One Moment - Flags of America - Emily

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2021 10:24


    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 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-FPA   First Person Arts ON SOCIAL - #US  #StoryPrompts  #Storytelling  #FirstPersonArts First Person Arts Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/firstpersonarts First Person Arts Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FirstPersonPhilly/ First Person Arts Twitter: https://twitter.com/FirstPersonArts   Subscribe to our Email List:: https://www.firstpersonarts.org/signup Support #US:  https://www.firstpersonarts.org/donate

    Five People, One Moment - Flags of America - Matthew

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2021 11:17


    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 viewers about this nation's history.   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-FPA   First Person Arts ON SOCIAL - #US  #StoryPrompts  #Storytelling  #FirstPersonArts First Person Arts Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/firstpersonarts First Person Arts Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FirstPersonPhilly/ First Person Arts Twitter: https://twitter.com/FirstPersonArts   Subscribe to our Email List:: https://www.firstpersonarts.org/signup Support #US:  https://www.firstpersonarts.org/donate

    "Invited Into That Club"

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2021 30:49


    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: https://tinyurl.com/SubscribetoFPA Share your COVID Story: https://www.firstpersonarts.org/Stories/COVID-Stories Amazon Charity: https://tinyurl.com/Amazon-Charity-FPA   First Person Arts ON SOCIAL - #US  #StoryPrompts  #Storytelling  #FirstPersonArts First Person Arts Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/firstpersonarts First Person Arts Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FirstPersonPhilly/ First Person Arts Twitter: https://twitter.com/FirstPersonArts   Subscribe to our Email List:: https://www.firstpersonarts.org/signup Support #US:  https://www.firstpersonarts.org/donate

    "The Love He Gave Me"

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2021 30:21


    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 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-FPA   First Person Arts ON SOCIAL - #US  #StoryPrompts  #Storytelling  #FirstPersonArts First Person Arts Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/firstpersonarts First Person Arts Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FirstPersonPhilly/ First Person Arts Twitter: https://twitter.com/FirstPersonArts   Subscribe to our Email List:: https://www.firstpersonarts.org/signup Support #US:  https://www.firstpersonarts.org/donate

    "I Knew it Was Haunted"

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2021 33:18


    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://www.firstpersonarts.org/Stories/COVID-Stories Amazon Charity: https://tinyurl.com/Amazon-Charity-FPA   First Person Arts ON SOCIAL - #US  #StoryPrompts  #Storytelling  #FirstPersonArts First Person Arts Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/firstpersonarts First Person Arts Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FirstPersonPhilly/ First Person Arts Twitter: https://twitter.com/FirstPersonArts   Subscribe to our Email List:: https://www.firstpersonarts.org/signup Support #US:  https://www.firstpersonarts.org/donate

    "Groundhog Day"

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2021 31:24


    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 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-FPA   First Person Arts ON SOCIAL - #US  #StoryPrompts  #Storytelling  #FirstPersonArts First Person Arts Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/firstpersonarts First Person Arts Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FirstPersonPhilly/ First Person Arts Twitter: https://twitter.com/FirstPersonArts   Subscribe to our Email List:: https://www.firstpersonarts.org/signup Support #US:  https://www.firstpersonarts.org/donate

    "They Carried Me Through"

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2021 34:15


    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://www.firstpersonarts.org/Stories/COVID-Stories Amazon Charity: https://tinyurl.com/Amazon-Charity-FPA   First Person Arts ON SOCIAL - #US  #StoryPrompts  #Storytelling  #FirstPersonArts First Person Arts Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/firstpersonarts First Person Arts Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FirstPersonPhilly/ First Person Arts Twitter: https://twitter.com/FirstPersonArts   Subscribe to our Email List:: https://www.firstpersonarts.org/signup Support #US:  https://www.firstpersonarts.org/donate

    Love Thy Hater

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2021 31:14


    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 platform.  #FirstPersonArts #Summer2021 #summerfun #FPAIs20 #20in2021 Lauren Tremaine Stan Paul Cecily   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-FPA   First Person Arts ON SOCIAL - #US  #StoryPrompts  #Storytelling  #FirstPersonArts First Person Arts Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/firstpersonarts First Person Arts Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FirstPersonPhilly/ First Person Arts Twitter: https://twitter.com/FirstPersonArts   Subscribe to our Email List:: https://www.firstpersonarts.org/signup Support #US:  https://www.firstpersonarts.org/donate

    Five People. One moment - Change is Now - Dan

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2021 24:05


    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 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-FPA   First Person Arts ON SOCIAL - #US  #StoryPrompts  #Storytelling  #FirstPersonArts First Person Arts Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/firstpersonarts First Person Arts Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FirstPersonPhilly/ First Person Arts Twitter: https://twitter.com/FirstPersonArts   Subscribe to our Email List:: https://www.firstpersonarts.org/signup Support #US:  https://www.firstpersonarts.org/donate

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