Latest Firstgen Podcast Episodes
THE LIFE CHANGING MANICURE
Keeping It Real - August 09, 2018 03:04 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 34 ratingsThink about the moments that have changed the direction of your life. Did you ever think that going to get a manicure could be one of them? Well that is exactly what happened to me. I started with a podcast a year ago and today I'm being asked to speak in front of thousands of people. Tune in to...
FGJ Sneak Peek
First Gen Journey - August 08, 2018 05:34 - 5 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsThis is a preview of First Gen Journey where Dr. Hernandez describes the motivation for and purpose of a podcast for first generation college students and professionals.
Ep 1: Community College with Susan
First Gen Journey - August 08, 2018 05:30 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsDr. Hernandez interviews Susan Fletcher, a Library Assistant in a public library system, about her journey as a first generation college student and professional.
S2 | E13: Non-Mainstream Media
1stGens - August 05, 2018 00:00 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsIn Episode 13, meet Valerie, a Nigerian-American, plus size influencer and inclusivity advocate as we tackle the topic of media representation. The Roundtable Crew, Perrine and Skye discuss whats missing in the media and what forms of representation gave them hope, while growing up. F...
Shore Leave is Big!
Next Generation's First Generation - July 28, 2018 02:27 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 1 ratingStand up, sit down, sit up stand straight! Did you get all of that, you're a grownup now, ACT LIKE IT. What a bummer....in this episode of shore leave Patrick and Sascha try to remember what being a kid was all about, by watching a grown man act like one...and doing a fairly good job at it too!
Hiring a Nanny?
Keeping It Real - July 24, 2018 23:47 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 34 ratingsMany people worry about having it all together; good grades, a clean house, gym routine, good hair, and so much more. The reality is, you cannot do it all on your own! Hiring help, buying a dishwasher, and asking for help from your partner, are all ways to help you manage all the things life thr...
S2 | E12: Authentic Self
1stGens - July 22, 2018 00:00 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsIn Episode 12, “Authentic Self,” meet Johnny, a Dominican-Puerto Rican-American who navigated many twists and turns during his coming out journey, yet found peace living his best, authentic life. Perrine and Skye discuss the authenticity of living on and off of social media and the Roun...
WHY DATING IS HARD FOR MEXICANS
Keeping It Real - July 19, 2018 01:35 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 34 ratingsDating is a tough thing to navigate on its own, but dating as a child of immigrant parents is a whole other monster. Growing up with two different sets of ideals that often times clash can make it incredibly difficult to go through life, let alone date. Dating is such a big part of people's live...
Special Episode: News Breakdown
1stGens - July 08, 2018 00:00 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsIn this Special Episode, Skye and Perrine tackle the never-ending news cycle and how it effects the first-generation American community and beyond. The duo defines a few terms featured in current events of summer 2018 and lend resources for listeners to make a difference. A list of reso...
Shore Leave in the City of the Edge of Forever, by TTF
Next Generation's First Generation - July 02, 2018 00:21 - 2 hours ★★★★★ - 1 ratingThis is a tribute re-broadcast episode in memory of Harlan Ellison. This episode was recorded and produced by the True Two Freaks, from their regular podcast, Star Trek Monthly Monday and re-aired with their permission. Enjoy this little gem while on shore leave!
Shore Leave in a Land Before Time
Next Generation's First Generation - June 28, 2018 04:10 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 1 ratingWelcome to our Shore Leave series! We reviewed our old childhood favorite Land Before Time. This was Sascha's first time through and we realized this film is a lot darker than we remember!
S2 | E10: Broken Clocks
1stGens - June 24, 2018 00:00 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsIn Episode 10, "Broken Clocks," Skye and Perrine challenge the deadlines society places on our lives for "success." Diana, a Haitian-American, shares her story of finding happiness, while living by her own standards. The Round Table Crew shares how their gender has effected their care...
NO ONE IS LISTENING!
Keeping It Real - June 23, 2018 00:08 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 34 ratingsSERIOUSLY. If there is one thing you want to do is listen to this podcast episode. You will thank yourself for it. I promise.
Season 1 Wrap Party
Next Generation's First Generation - June 15, 2018 00:36 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 1 ratingSeason 1 is finished and the group reviews each episode. We had a lot of fun and ended up picking out favorite top 10 episodes! We had a lot of fun along the way and made some new friends! I had so much fun having everyone on board as guests :)
S2 | E9: No Sex Ed
1stGens - June 10, 2018 00:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsPart Two of our mini series on puberty and sex: In Episode 9, "No Sex Ed," Skye dials in once more to discuss with Perrine the bare minimum of sexual education information they both received during adolescence from their parents. The Round Table Crew kicks things off as usual with a li...
Sunshine and Anxiety
Keeping It Real - June 01, 2018 02:48 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 34 ratingsOn this episode I share my own struggles with mental illness. I focus on General Anxiety Disorder and Post-Partum Depression. It's important for us to take care of our mental health as much as our physical health! It's okay not to be okay and putting yourself first is the most self-less thing yo...
S2 | E8: Puberty Struggles
1stGens - May 27, 2018 00:00 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsPart One of our mini series on puberty and sex: In Episode 8, “Puberty Struggles,” Perrine and Skye discuss the awkward years, including developing early and the world of pads, tampons, menstrual cycles and what your parents don’t tell you. The amazing Miss Betty Foh is back to discuss ...
S1E26 The Neutral Zone
Next Generation's First Generation - May 16, 2018 07:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 1 ratingLow Mileage Pit Woofies? Nope, just Romulans I'm afraid. But that does not stop Data, Worf, the Dr. and whom ever else happens to be in the room from helping three lost time traveling humans from building a memory. Patrick and Sascha have fun with this one, it's cute, gives some credible intr...
S2 | E7: The [Un]Likely Feminist
1stGens - May 13, 2018 00:00 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsIn Episode 7, “The [Un]Likely Feminist,” meet Giselle (Brazilian-American), as she navigates through her sexuality at an early age, as well as what it means to be a feminist in America. The Round Table crew shares their views, plus Skye and Perrine clear up gender misconceptions and mor...
S1E25 Conspiracy
Next Generation's First Generation - May 09, 2018 07:00 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingWas this a bad attempt at introducing the Borg? Was this an attempt to introduce a long lasting story arch that would define Trek as we know it? Nope...a big bucket of nope...so ever disappointingly not even close. But we still had a lot of fun watching it, and we get so see an old dude kick ...
My Journey To Social Work
Keeping It Real - May 05, 2018 05:01 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 34 ratingsI realize that I may repeat some things I've said on previous podcasts about what I do as a Social Worker or about my grad school program, but I go into way more detail as to how I ended up in this field. Share this episode with anyone who wants to know about social work or about grad school in ...
S1E24 We'll Always Have Paris
Next Generation's First Generation - May 02, 2018 07:00 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingWell, It's happened...we get to meet Picard's old girlfriend. Is she the hotwife of a dying scientist? How is data going to save more than 9 with a stitch in time? This episode is a lot of fun on paper but just terrible when you watch it. So watch it along with us and have some laughs!
Special Episode: Feminism for All
1stGens - April 29, 2018 00:00 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsIn this Special Episode, Skye and Perrine have a candid roundtable discussion about feminism with Jan Anderson, President and Founder of the Charlotte Women’s March and Ally Korony, Philanthropy Manager of the YWCA of the Central Carolinas. Make sure to share, leave comments and interac...
S1E23 Skin of Evil
Next Generation's First Generation - April 25, 2018 07:00 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingThe death of Tasha. Good by, your loss was too soon and we thank you for your service. It was empty and meaningless. Goodbye Sunni Gummi...
S1E22 Symbiosis
Next Generation's First Generation - April 18, 2018 07:00 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingSpace drugs gone BAD! Cheese it, it's the cops...I mean the enterprise. Yes...sadly the Enterprise encounters a drug deal gone bad...in space...with that cool lightning effect. Mehhh...But is was actually cool because this was so bad it was actually fun to watch! Check it out as Patrick, Sas...
S2 | E5: Boys Don't, Girls Don't
1stGens - April 15, 2018 00:00 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsIn Episode 5, "Boys Don't, Girls Don't," meet Emmanuel (Ghanian-American) one-on-one as he shares what it means to be a man as he raises a son. The Round Table Crew shares their views on masculinity and femininity, while Skye and Perrine dig deep within their feminine childhoods. For e...
Post Grad Life!
Keeping It Real - April 13, 2018 02:28 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 34 ratingsPost grad life anxiety is a real thing! It can start as early as your freshman year in high school, and even in graduate school, it can still keep you up at night. Knowing what you want to do next at any stage in your life is nerve wrecking, but RELAX! You got this! Life has a way of getting you...
S1E21 The Arsenal of Freedom
Next Generation's First Generation - April 11, 2018 07:00 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingThis is one of Pat's favorite season 1 episodes and Sascha's as well. We had a lot of fun with the good ship lollipop and we know it's size and compliment, but we wont tell you...you drone spy ship thingy that's my dead buddy from the academy. Watch a long as we see some good kick but sci-fi w...
S2 | E4: To Raise a Child
1stGens - April 01, 2018 00:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsIn Episode 4, "To Raise a Child," meet Patrice, a Jamaican-American, who navigates raising her two daughters alongside her husband, all while coming to grips with the complexities of her own, unique identity. The Round Table crew shows how parenting and sacrifice shapes them, plus Perri...
S1E20 Heart of Glory
Next Generation's First Generation - March 21, 2018 07:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 1 ratingA significant Worf episode! Not only do we get to know where he came from Sascha and Patrick dive deep into how he came to be himself. We also pay tribute to an unnamed extra, Dexter Clay. With guests Matt and Bryant, we have a lot of fun with this one. Oh, did I mention Geordi Vision?
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