Latest Firstgen Podcast Episodes
DACA Special: Dare to Dream | Pt. 2
1stGens - October 08, 2017 00:00 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsIn this special, bonus episode, we hear a powerful poem by Herrison Chicas and the amazing story of a Dreamer, Manny Sandchez. You can learn more about Golden Door Scholars (Manny is one) for DACA recipients here: www.goldendoorscholars.org/ Help us with achieve our goals for Season Tw...
S1E03 The Naked Now
Next Generation's First Generation - October 05, 2017 16:00 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingEpisode 3, the Naked Now with Sascha, Patrick and guest Matt!
Episode 7: The Jewcy Bits
UCL student podcasts: NewCL and JewCL - October 04, 2017 08:21 - 44 minutesIn this final episode of the JewCL podcast, Cathy, Manya, Sarai and Laura talk about how they did the research, how they worked as a team and what they all learned from it all. In the JewCL podcast, three Jewish students and their teacher chat about their research project into Jewish life ...
Episode 6: Jewniversities
UCL student podcasts: NewCL and JewCL - October 04, 2017 08:06 - 21 minutesIn this episode, Cathy, Laura, Manya and Sarai talk about Jewish students' worries about who represents them on campus. We also discuss some of the challenges to living Jewishly that came up in our interviews. In the JewCL podcast, three Jewish students and their teacher chat about their r...
The Struggle Is Real!
Keeping It Real - September 27, 2017 04:17 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 34 ratingsOn this episode I talk about the constant pressures we undergo at each stage of our lives and learning how to trust each and every struggle you are going through. Don't forget to subscribe! <3
S1E01 & 2 Encounter at Farpoint
Next Generation's First Generation - September 26, 2017 03:07 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 1 ratingEpisode 1 and 2 of STNG with dialog from Patrick, Sascha and special guest Gem!
Episode 5: "What I Wish My Teacher Wouldn't Do"
UCL student podcasts: NewCL and JewCL - September 24, 2017 17:11 - 17 minutesIn this episode, Cathy, Laura, Sarai and Manya talk about some of the things Jewish students wish their teachers wouldn't do and why most teachers will never get to hear about it. And Cathy makes a confession. In the JewCL podcast, three Jewish students and their teacher chat about their resea...
Episode 4: Talking About Israel
UCL student podcasts: NewCL and JewCL - September 24, 2017 11:33 - 33 minutesIn this episode, Cathy, Manya, Sarai and Laura talk about some of the difficulties that come up for Jewish students when talking about Israel on campus, as well as the problems of making assumptions. It's a tricky conversation in places and we are reflective about that towards the end of the epi...
Episode 3: Jokes and Tropes
UCL student podcasts: NewCL and JewCL - September 23, 2017 16:00 - 10 minutesIn this episode, Cathy, Sarai, Laura and Manya discuss some of the unfortunate jokes and tropes that Jewish UCL students sometimes encounter in their everyday lives and talk about why they aren't OK and what the consequences are for our interviewees. In the JewCL podcast, three Jewish stude...
Episode 2: Talking about the Holocaust
UCL student podcasts: NewCL and JewCL - September 22, 2017 16:00 - 18 minutesIn this episode, Cathy, Manya, Sarai and Laura discuss the stories of UCL Jewish students who try to navigate discussions of the Holocaust in their life as students. It is a particularly solemn episode, in keeping with the subject matter. In the JewCL podcast, three Jewish students and their te...
Episode 1: "You Don't Look Jewish"
UCL student podcasts: NewCL and JewCL - September 21, 2017 16:00 - 22 minutesIn this – the first episode of the JewCL podcast – Cathy, Laura, Manya and Sarai introduce themselves and talk about why it's called the JewCL podcast (apart from the obvious – that it's about Jews and we're at UCL). We explain our research project and then we discuss what our interviewees told ...
DACA Special: Dare to Dream | Pt. 1
1stGens - September 17, 2017 00:00 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsIn this special, bonus episode, we discuss DACA, the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program with some amazing leaders in the Charlotte area with remarkable resources. Hear from: Oliver, Comunidad Colectiva Allison & Sherrod, Queen City Immigration Law Sam, International House C...
Episode 13: Uprooted | Pt. 2
1stGens - July 30, 2017 00:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsIn the SEASON ONE FINALE, Episode 13, “Uprooted: Part 2,” Lelai Givens shares her perspective on present day Liberia and we bring Sam’s story full circle and share how he’s impacting the Charlotte community as well as his plans for Liberia. We hear from Earlene and Selena as Skye and ...
Episode 12: Uprooted | Pt. 1
1stGens - July 16, 2017 00:00 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsIn Episode 12, “Uprooted: Part I,” we begin Sam’s two-part story leading up to the Season 1 Finale. Listen to how he and his family escaped Liberia before the Civil War and their journey to America. Earlene DeShield (Perrine’s mom) and Selena Wilson (Skye’s mom) open this episode and sha...
Season Finale Teaser
1stGens - July 02, 2017 00:00 - 1 minute ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsWe’re taking a short break to prepare for our TWO part Season One Finale! Stay tuned for Part I on July 16th. If you're in the Charlotte area, join us for our listening party on July 28! Details on: 1stgensuprooted.eventbrite.com Please remember we can’t make Season 2 without you! As we...
Episode 11: Finding Home
1stGens - June 18, 2017 00:00 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsIn Episode 11, “Finding Home,” meet Caleb, a Japanese-American, who literally calls two different worlds home. Hear about the roundtable crew's first visits back to their native lands and stay tuned at the end for a HUGE ANNOUNCEMENT leading up to the two part Season 1 Finale. Make sure...
Episode 10: Bridging the Gap
1stGens - June 04, 2017 00:00 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsIn Episode 10, “Bridging the Gap,” meet Brigitte, a Colombian-American, and hear how she, the roundtable crew and co-hosts all work through their family's generational differences. Make sure to leave comments and interact with us on social media! We’re @1stgens on Instagram, Facebook a...
Episode 9: Free Your Mind
1stGens - May 21, 2017 00:00 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsIn Episode 9, let's “Free Your Mind” and debunk a few stereotypes. This special episode features short stories from co-hosts Skye and Perrine as well as the entire roundtable crew: Betty, Elvira, Chelsea and Shaun. Also hear from previously featured 1st Gens: Martin and Rufai. Make sure...
Episode 8: Breaking Beauty Barriers
1stGens - May 07, 2017 00:00 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsIn Episode 8, “Breaking Beauty Barriers,” meet the reigning 2016-2017 Miss Liberia in the U.S., Gboea Flumo and hear about her quest to self-love and empowerment. Co-hosts Skye and Perrine also share their struggles with beauty and self acceptance. Make sure to leave comments and inter...
Episode 7: Do What You Love
1stGens - April 23, 2017 00:00 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsIn Episode 7, “Do What You Love,” meet Diana, an Armenian-Russian-American who followed her passion down an unexpected career path in comparison to her parents. Co-hosts Skye and Perrine also share their career journey and the round table crew (plus Rufai) chimes in on post-education. ...
Episode 6: Schoolin' Life
1stGens - April 09, 2017 00:00 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsIn Episode 6, “Schoolin’ Life,” Perrine, Skye and the roundtable crew discuss the importance of education and their parents’ influence at an early age. Elvira shares her Bosnian-American journey of becoming a doctor; both meeting and defying expectations. Make sure to leave comments a...
Episode 5: The Name Game
1stGens - March 26, 2017 00:00 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsIn Episode 5, let’s play “The Name Game.” This special episode features short stories from co-hosts Perrine and Skye as well as the entire roundtable crew: Betty, Elvira, Chelsea and Shaun. Listen to how the names of these 1stGens shape their identity. Make sure to leave comments and in...
Episode 4: Keeping Your Culture
1stGens - March 12, 2017 00:00 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsIn Episode 4, “Keeping Your Culture,” meet Martin, a Cuban/Salvadorian-American father and husband who is fighting assimilation. Listen to how he integrates his heritage back into the community, while educating his daughter to be proud of their roots. Plus, Perrine, Skye and the whole ro...
Episode 3: Freedom of Religion
1stGens - February 26, 2017 00:00 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsIn Episode 3 of 1stGens, meet Rufai, a southern bred, black, Muslim, Nigerian-American man. Elvira, Shaun, Skye and Perrine also discuss what faith means to them. This episode is entitled, "Freedom of Religion." Music from: www.bensound.com, www.purple-planet.com, www.sound-click.com an...
Episode 2: Dating Struggles
1stGens - February 12, 2017 00:00 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsDating can literally be a struggle--especially when you have to meet parents and introduce your significant other to your immigrant family. Listen to how Skye & Perrine dealt with their love life early on, PLUS hear Betty's amazing story of dating while Sierra Leonean-American. Music fr...
Episode 1: Stuck in the Middle
1stGens - January 15, 2017 00:00 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratings1stgens is a podcast about first-generation Americans and filling in the blanks beside the hyphen. In Episode 1: Stuck in the Middle, get to know co-hosts, Perrine and Skye as they share their early struggles of being Liberian-American. Also, hear Chelsea's story about how she navigated ...
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