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#US - Unique & Shared Experiences

First Person Arts

#Us is a storytelling podcast from First Person Arts in Philly. We believe that everyone has a story to tell and that sharing our stories can change lives. The #Us podcast celebrates the power of personal storytelling. Our podcasts feature new stories from around the Philadelphia region and the world, pulled from our events archive, and told by people just like you. Hear hilarious and heartwarming stories where Philly gets real and unfiltered. Visit firstpersonarts.org to learn about our events and

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Flag of America Encore with Amber Hikes

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2022/06/27

To wrap up Pride this month we are bringing back one our our favorite episode from Five People, One Moment. Sit down with Amber Hikes, the person who worked on bringing us the “More Colors, More Pide Flag”, a flag which added a black and brown stripe to the rainbow flag. They discuss the backlash that came from that announcement and how she never could have imagined how quickly the symbolism of the flag would have gone global. Celebrate with #US symbols that bring people together, and the reminder

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"This Can't Be Happening"

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2022/06/13

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.

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28:33

Learning to Fly

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2022/05/23

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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31:28

Out of the Nest

#US - Unique & Shared Experiences ·

2022/05/09

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:

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33:08

"Please Stand Up" with Keith Mason

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2022/04/25

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 -

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28:21

Just Make One New Friend

#US - Unique & Shared Experiences ·

2022/04/11

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

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"I Suspected for a Long Time" ENCORE

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2022/03/28

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

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27:37

"How Much Do You Love My Mother"

#US - Unique & Shared Experiences ·

2022/03/14

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

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18:59

"Celebrating The Quickies"

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2022/02/28

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 -

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18:20

Five People, One Moment: Sobering - Kelly

#US - Unique & Shared Experiences ·

2022/02/25

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

#US - Unique & Shared Experiences ·

2022/02/24

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.

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21:29

Five People, One Moment: Sobering - Betty

#US - Unique & Shared Experiences ·

2022/02/23

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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12:34

Five People, One Moment: Sobering - Roland

#US - Unique & Shared Experiences ·

2022/02/22

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

#US - Unique & Shared Experiences ·

2022/02/21

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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Quit It (Pt.2)

#US - Unique & Shared Experiences ·

2022/02/14

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

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Hit It (Pt.1)

#US - Unique & Shared Experiences ·

2022/01/24

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:

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“I Made This S#!t Happen“ Encore

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2022/01/10

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:

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"Defining Moments" Encore

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2021/12/27

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

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"A Snow Storm is Coming"

#US - Unique & Shared Experiences ·

2021/12/13

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

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"Look How Far We've Come" Encore

#US - Unique & Shared Experiences ·

2021/11/22

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

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