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Echoes In The First Person

Michael Washington Brown

Echoes in the First Person is a weekly narrative podcast that reimagines legacy through poetic monologue, cinematic sound design, and restrained storytelling. Each Monday, a first-person performance draws listeners into the inner world of an anonymous historical voice—without revealing their name. Through immersive audio, these episodes evoke memory, emotion, and the quiet urgency of justice.On Thursdays, the veil lifts: the identity is revealed, the context deepens, and the relevance to today’s

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14:22

Marbled in Exile: A Sculptor’s Pursuit of Freedom—...

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2026/02/12

This Thursday Thread follows the path laid earlier in the week, widening the frame around an artist whose life unfolded far from the country of origin. In this episode, the focus shifts from the solitary act of carving to the world that shaped — and often constrained — that work. We explore the forces of art history, the pressures of 19th‑century America, and the pull of an international art community that offered both refuge and challenge.Through the lens of sculpture, marble, and the politics of

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Marbled in Exile: A Sculptor’s Pursuit of Freedom—...

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2026/02/09

Exile can be a burden, but for some, it becomes the only place where creation is possible. This Monday Monologue traces the journey of an artist who carved a life far from the country of birth, shaping marble with a discipline that defied expectation. In a world determined to restrict movement, voice, and opportunity, this sculptor found liberation in sculpture, in the quiet rigor of artistic practice, and in the resilience required to survive beyond the borders of home.What emerges is a reflection

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The Invisible Equation: A Legacy Written in Code—...

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2026/02/05

This Thursday Thread pulls back the curtain on the life behind the story — a deeper look at the mind whose work reshaped the landscape of computing, mathematics, and software development. Building on the Monday Monologue, this episode traces the path of someone who navigated the shifting worlds of STEM, energy research, and aerospace innovation with precision, resilience, and an unshakeable commitment to progress.We explore the technical breakthroughs that fueled advancements in computer

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10:40

The Invisible Equation: A Legacy Written in Code—...

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2026/02/02

In this episode of Echoes in the First Person, we step into the quiet brilliance of a mind that helped shape the future of computing, space exploration, and STEM innovation. This is the story of someone whose contributions to computer programming, mathematics, and energy research remained largely unseen, yet whose work powered some of the most significant advancements of the modern era.Through archival context, reflective narration, and a soundscape built to mirror the rhythm of early coding, we

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11:58

Anchored in Absence: A Voice Behind a Monument— Part...

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2026/01/29

This week’s Thursday Thread extends the conversation sparked by “Anchored in Absence,” tracing the deeper currents behind one of America’s most iconic structures and the unseen mind that helped shape it. Through reflection and context, this follow‑up explores how engineering history, architectural innovation, and New York history intersect with the often overlooked realities of invisible labor.Listeners are invited to look beyond the surface of the Brooklyn Bridge, considering the quiet forces that

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Anchored in Absence: A Voice Behind a Monument— Part...

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2026/01/26

In this episode of Echoes in the First Person, “Anchored in Absence” uncovers the presence of an unseen mind behind one of America’s most monumental design achievements. Through intimate narration, the story traces how a hidden figure guided a defining piece of American landmarks history during a moment of crisis, shaping the future of New York history and leaving an imprint on 19th‑century engineering that still resonates today.This first‑person account reveals the quiet force behind the Brooklyn

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10:37

Recipes for Resistance: A Story of Wartime...

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2026/01/22

This week’s Thursday Thread unravels the remarkable legacy of a figure whose wartime innovation, culinary science, and quiet acts of resistance reshaped the way a nation survived occupation. Through inventive food technologies, fearless anti‑colonial ingenuity, and a commitment to cultural preservation, this story reveals how creativity can become a form of defiance and how everyday ingredients can turn into tools of survival. In exploring these hidden contributions, we trace the echoes of

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Recipes for Resistance: A Story of Wartime...

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2026/01/19

In this episode of Echoes, we uncover the extraordinary story of a visionary whose culinary science, wartime innovation, and unwavering resistance reshaped a nation’s fight for survival. Through ingenious food technologies, bold acts of defiance, and a commitment to cultural preservation, this figure transformed everyday ingredients into tools of empowerment during one of history’s darkest chapters. Recipes for Resistance: A Story of Wartime Innovation explores how creativity can become a weapon,

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11:49

Forgotten Filament: The Innovator Behind the Glow—...

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2026/01/15

Forgotten Filament: The Innovator Behind the Glow continues the journey into the world of early electric lighting, tracing the quiet persistence of a mind devoted to refining a fragile technology into something the modern world could rely on. This reflection follows the evolution of a carbon filament, the painstaking craft behind invention improvement, and the unseen labor that helped transform experimental ideas into practical electrical engineering breakthroughs.As the industrial world

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Forgotten Filament: The Innovator Behind the Glow—...

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2026/01/12

Forgotten Filament traces the quiet brilliance of a mind working in the early age of electric light, where innovation unfolded not in fame but in the steady refinement of a fragile technology. This monologue steps into the workshop of a 19th‑century thinker who transformed delicate filaments into something durable, practical, and ready for the world beyond the laboratory. Their work lived in the tension between invention and improvement, between the spark of possibility and the grind of making

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Composed in Silence: The Untold Journey of a...

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2026/01/08

Composed in Silence returns with a deeper look into the life behind the monologue—an artist whose work shaped the soundscape of the 19th‑century classical world, yet whose contributions remained obscured by the conventions of their time. This Thursday Thread unpacks the historical context, family dynamics, and cultural forces that shaped a creator working within a celebrated musical dynasty.Through letters, manuscripts, and the shifting expectations of the romantic era, we explore how a figure of

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Composed in Silence: The Untold Journey of a...

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2026/01/05

Composed in Silence steps into the inner world of a figure whose brilliance was shaped behind closed doors, where creativity thrived despite the weight of expectation. This monologue traces the quiet defiance of a 19th‑century composer, a mind attuned to classical music, romantic‑era innovation, and the unspoken tensions between genius and tradition.In the shadows of a celebrated musical dynasty, we uncover the echoes of a voice long overshadowed—an artist whose hidden legacy, uncredited

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12:30

Echoes New Year’s Special: Reflections and Horizons

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2025/12/29

As 2025 draws to a close, Echoes in the First Person pauses to honor the voices that have joined us along the way. In this New Year’s special, Reflections and Horizons, we look back at listener reflections—words of gratitude, encouragement, and connection—and look forward to the stories waiting on the horizon in 2026.This episode celebrates the journey of how Echoes began, the creative team that brought it to life, and the joy of saying “yes” to the unknown. Alongside heartfelt listener quotes from

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Choir of Connections: Echoes Christmas Special

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2025/12/22

As Christmas approaches, Echoes in the First Person gathers the voices of history into a single chorus. In this special holiday episode, Choir of Connections, we revisit figures who broke barriers, offered gifts of innovation, and raised voices against silence.From James Hewlett, the first Black Shakespearean actor in America, to Major Taylor, the world champion cyclist who defied prejudice, and Dr. Mary Edwards Walker, Medal of Honor recipient and gender pioneer—these stories remind us of courage

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11:38

Unbuttoned: Courage Under Fire— Part 2 Thursday Thread

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2025/12/18

In this week’s thread, we open the story of Civil War history through the lens of a figure who refused to conform. Their path as a medical pioneer reveals acts of radical resilience and boundary breaking that challenged the strictures of 19th century America. The episode explores the weight of a Medal of Honor, the shadow of forgotten voices, and the enduring power of courage under fire. Listeners are invited to uncover hidden legacy, confront unconventional truths, and reflect on patriotism

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Unbuttoned: Courage Under Fire— Part 1 Monday Monologue

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2025/12/15

Unbuttoned traces the silhouette of a figure who refused to conform—someone who challenged the strictures of 19th century America and redefined patriotism under fire. This monologue explores the life of a medical pioneer whose acts of radical resilience and boundary breaking earned both reverence and controversy. In the shadows of Civil War history, we uncover hidden truths and the legacy of a forgotten voice whose courage was stitched into every act of defiance. Their unconventional legacy remains

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Pressed into Silence: Hidden Histories of Invention —...

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2025/12/11

This episode continues the reflection on overlooked ingenuity, tracing how innovation, resilience, and obscurity intertwine in the lives of those whose contributions reshaped daily existence yet remained unrecognized. Through layered soundscape, poetic narrative, and historical context, we explore the perseverance that carried invention forward against the weight of erasure. Listeners are invited to consider the legacy of progress, the silence that pressed against recognition, and the hidden voices

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Pressed into Silence: Hidden Histories of Invention —...

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2025/12/08

"Pressed into Silence" traces the quiet resilience of a figure whose innovation reshaped daily life yet was long overlooked. This episode journeys through invention, obscurity, and the weight of erasure, inviting listeners to consider how history often muffles hidden voices that deserve to be heard. Through soundscape and narrative, we uncover the textures of perseverance, the legacy of progress, and the silence that pressed against recognition. This is Part 1 of a two‑part reflection. The

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A Mirror to Madness: Inside the Asylum Walls – Part 2...

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2025/12/04

Return to the corridors of nineteenth‑century asylums, where the echoes of investigative journalism deepen into a chilling portrait of mental health history. In this continuation of Echoes in the First Person, the undercover exposé expands, revealing layers of institutional abuse, neglect, and the fragile resilience of those confined. Through immersive narration and soundscape, listeners witness how true investigative storytelling became a catalyst for social justice reform and a historical

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A Mirror to Madness: Part 1- Monday Monologue

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2025/12/01

Enter the world of investigative reporting and nineteenth‑century asylums, where an undercover voice exposes the hidden truths of mental health history. This episode of Echoes in the First Person immerses listeners in a daring journalism exposé that shattered illusions of progress and revealed the brutal realities of institutional life. Through immersive narration and soundscape, we follow a journalist who risked everything to document neglect, abuse, and resilience behind asylum walls. A Mirror to

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