https://www.kpbs.org/podcasts/my-first-day/First days can be exhilarating, terrifying — or a mix of both. They mark the beginning of life’s chapters and define who we ultimately become. My First Day is a KPBS Explore series that explores these important days through people who came to San Diego from elsewhere, and now call it home. Produced and hosted by Andrew Bracken.en-usStreamGuys Recast2022 Andrew BrackenKPBS Explore / Andrew BrackenFirst days can be exhilarating, terrifying — or a mix of both. They mark the beginning of life’s chapters and define who we ultimately become. My First Day is a KPBS Explore series that explores these important days through people who came to San Diego from elsewhere, and now call it home. Produced and hosted by Andrew Bracken.falseepisodicKPBSpodcasts@kpbs.orghttps://kpbs-rss.streamguys1.com/kpbs_podcasts/my_first_day/20220208103801-podcast_1400-MyFirstDay.jpghttps://www.kpbs.org/podcasts/my-first-day/https://feeds.cloud.kpbs.org/my-first-dayFrom KPBS and PRX, "Port of Entry" tells cross-border stories that connect us. Subscribe to the podcast wherever you listen, or here: www.portofentrypod.org.0e049d6670cd4e71a4643366d7969583https://www.kpbs.org/podcasts/my-first-day/2020/nov/15/port-entry-trailer/KPBS Public MediaFrom KPBS and PRX, "Port of Entry" tells cross-border stories that connect us.Subscribe to the podcast wherever you listen, or here: www.portofentrypod.org."Port of Entry" Trailerfullfalse226Sun, 15 Nov 2020 06:00:00 -0800We want to tell you about an exciting new season of KPBS Explore podcast, "Rad Scientist." Recent events involving the killing of unarmed Black people have brought discussions about racism to the forefront, including at scientific institutions. This season of KPBS Explore podcast "Rad Scientist" is centered on Black scientists, from graduate students to faculty to those who have left the ivory towers. They study bug microbiomes, autism, neural prosthetics and more. But they will also discuss how racism has impacted their scientific journey. First episode drops Sept. 2. Subscribe here: https://www.kpbs.org/podcasts/rad-scientist/https://www.kpbs.org/podcasts/my-first-day/2020/aug/26/new-season-rad-scientist/https://www.kpbs.org/podcasts/my-first-day/2020/aug/26/new-season-rad-scientist/KPBS Public MediaWe want to tell you about an exciting new season of KPBS Explore podcast, "Rad Scientist." Recent events involving the killing of unarmed Black people have brought discussions about racism to the forefront, including at scientific institutions. This season of KPBS Explore podcast "Rad Scientist" is centered on Black scientists, from graduate students to faculty to those who have left the ivory towers. They study bug microbiomes, autism, neural prosthetics and more. But they will also discuss how racism has impacted their scientific journey. First episode drops Sept. 2. Subscribe here: https://www.kpbs.org/podcasts/rad-scientist/New Season Of Rad Scientistfullfalse191Wed, 26 Aug 2020 10:53:55 -0700A young Faiza Warsame arrives in San Diego and cannot understand why she no longer hears the call to prayer as she once did in Africa. About the show: My First Day is a KPBS Explore series that explores these important days through people who came to San Diego from elsewhere, and now call it home. About the producer: Andrew Bracken is a documentary mediamaker working with audio, video, and interactive media. He is the creator, producer, and host of the KPBS podcast My First Day. Follow the show: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/myfirstdaystories/ Contact: myfirstdaystories@gmail.comhttps://www.kpbs.org/podcasts/my-first-day/2020/aug/19/waiting-prayer-call/https://www.kpbs.org/podcasts/my-first-day/2020/aug/19/waiting-prayer-call/KPBS Explore / Andrew BrackenA young Faiza Warsame arrives in San Diego and cannot understand why she no longer hears the call to prayer as she once did in Africa. About the show: My First Day is a KPBS Explore series that explores these important days through people who came to San Diego from elsewhere, and now call it home. About the producer: Andrew Bracken is a documentary mediamaker working with audio, video, and interactive media. He is the creator, producer, and host of the KPBS podcast My First Day. Follow the show: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/myfirstdaystories/ Contact: myfirstdaystories@gmail.comWaiting For The Prayer Callfullfalse834Wed, 19 Aug 2020 11:30:06 -0700Meshate Mengistu gets on a plane for the first time and moves to a new land to live with a father she cannot remember. About the show: My First Day is a KPBS Explore series that explores these important days through people who came to San Diego from elsewhere, and now call it home. About the producer: Andrew Bracken is a documentary mediamaker working with audio, video, and interactive media. He is the creator, producer, and host of the KPBS podcast My First Day. Follow the show: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/myfirstdaystories/ Contact: myfirstdaystories@gmail.comhttps://www.kpbs.org/podcasts/my-first-day/2020/aug/05/huge-bowl-jelly-beans/https://www.kpbs.org/podcasts/my-first-day/2020/aug/05/huge-bowl-jelly-beans/KPBS Explore / Andrew BrackenMeshate Mengistu gets on a plane for the first time and moves to a new land to live with a father she cannot remember. About the show: My First Day is a KPBS Explore series that explores these important days through people who came to San Diego from elsewhere, and now call it home. About the producer: Andrew Bracken is a documentary mediamaker working with audio, video, and interactive media. He is the creator, producer, and host of the KPBS podcast My First Day. Follow the show: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/myfirstdaystories/ Contact: myfirstdaystories@gmail.comA Huge Bowl Of Jelly Beansfullfalse963Wed, 05 Aug 2020 10:41:25 -0700Khaddy Dublin endures a chaotic upbringing and seeks an escape in the Navy. Later, she reconnects with her homeland through food. About the show: My First Day is a KPBS Explore series that explores these important days through people who came to San Diego from elsewhere, and now call it home. About the producer: Andrew Bracken is a documentary mediamaker working with audio, video, and interactive media. He is the creator, producer, and host of the KPBS podcast My First Day. Follow the show: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/myfirstdaystories/ Contact: myfirstdaystories@gmail.comhttps://www.kpbs.org/podcasts/my-first-day/2020/jul/15/escape-navy/https://www.kpbs.org/podcasts/my-first-day/2020/jul/15/escape-navy/KPBS Explore / Andrew BrackenKhaddy Dublin endures a chaotic upbringing and seeks an escape in the Navy. Later, she reconnects with her homeland through food. About the show: My First Day is a KPBS Explore series that explores these important days through people who came to San Diego from elsewhere, and now call it home. About the producer: Andrew Bracken is a documentary mediamaker working with audio, video, and interactive media. He is the creator, producer, and host of the KPBS podcast My First Day. Follow the show: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/myfirstdaystories/ Contact: myfirstdaystories@gmail.comEscape To The Navyfullfalse906Wed, 15 Jul 2020 14:59:45 -0700Rose Schindler is a holocaust survivor, who managed to make it out of the notorious nazi concentration camp Auschwitz-Birkenau during World War II. About the show: My First Day is a KPBS Explore series that explores these important days through people who came to San Diego from elsewhere, and now call it home. About the producer: Andrew Bracken is a documentary mediamaker working with audio, video, and interactive media. He is the creator, producer, and host of the KPBS podcast My First Day. Follow the show: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/myfirstdaystories/ Contact: myfirstdaystories@gmail.comhttps://www.kpbs.org/podcasts/my-first-day/2020/jul/01/surviving/https://www.kpbs.org/podcasts/my-first-day/2020/jul/01/surviving/KPBS Explore / Andrew BrackenRose Schindler is a holocaust survivor, who managed to make it out of the notorious nazi concentration camp Auschwitz-Birkenau during World War II. About the show: My First Day is a KPBS Explore series that explores these important days through people who came to San Diego from elsewhere, and now call it home. About the producer: Andrew Bracken is a documentary mediamaker working with audio, video, and interactive media. He is the creator, producer, and host of the KPBS podcast My First Day. Follow the show: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/myfirstdaystories/ Contact: myfirstdaystories@gmail.comSurvivingfullfalse1438Wed, 01 Jul 2020 11:33:56 -0700Irene Predazzi arrives in San Diego seeking balance between her scientific career and her love of horseback riding. About the show: My First Day is a KPBS Explore series that explores these important days through people who came to San Diego from elsewhere, and now call it home. About the producer: Andrew Bracken is a documentary mediamaker working with audio, video, and interactive media. He is the creator, producer, and host of the KPBS podcast My First Day. Follow the show: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/myfirstdaystories/ Contact: myfirstdaystories@gmail.comhttps://www.kpbs.org/podcasts/my-first-day/2020/jun/17/finding-balance/https://www.kpbs.org/podcasts/my-first-day/2020/jun/17/finding-balance/KPBS Explore / Andrew BrackenIrene Predazzi arrives in San Diego seeking balance between her scientific career and her love of horseback riding. About the show: My First Day is a KPBS Explore series that explores these important days through people who came to San Diego from elsewhere, and now call it home. About the producer: Andrew Bracken is a documentary mediamaker working with audio, video, and interactive media. He is the creator, producer, and host of the KPBS podcast My First Day. Follow the show: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/myfirstdaystories/ Contact: myfirstdaystories@gmail.comFinding Balancefullfalse996Wed, 17 Jun 2020 12:00:00 -0700Fernando Zweifach López Jr. escaped a difficult childhood growing up in the Imperial Valley and discovered a new life a short drive—yet a whole new world—away. About the show: My First Day is a KPBS Explore series that explores these important days through people who came to San Diego from elsewhere, and now call it home. About the producer: Andrew Bracken is a documentary mediamaker working with audio, video, and interactive media. He is the creator, producer, and host of the KPBS podcast My First Day. Follow the show: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/myfirstdaystories/ Contact: myfirstdaystories@gmail.comhttps://www.kpbs.org/podcasts/my-first-day/2020/may/06/driving-through-butterflies/https://www.kpbs.org/podcasts/my-first-day/2020/may/06/driving-through-butterflies/KPBS Explore / Andrew BrackenFernando Zweifach López Jr. escaped a difficult childhood growing up in the Imperial Valley and discovered a new life a short drive—yet a whole new world—away. About the show: My First Day is a KPBS Explore series that explores these important days through people who came to San Diego from elsewhere, and now call it home. About the producer: Andrew Bracken is a documentary mediamaker working with audio, video, and interactive media. He is the creator, producer, and host of the KPBS podcast My First Day. Follow the show: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/myfirstdaystories/ Contact: myfirstdaystories@gmail.comDriving Through Butterfliesfullfalse752Wed, 06 May 2020 13:09:27 -0700Frank Nasworthy came for surfing, but revolutionized skateboarding along the way. About the show: My First Day is a KPBS Explore series that explores these important days through people who came to San Diego from elsewhere, and now call it home. About the producer: Andrew Bracken is a documentary mediamaker working with audio, video, and interactive media. He is the creator, producer, and host of the KPBS podcast My First Day. Follow the show: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/myfirstdaystories/ Contact: myfirstdaystories@gmail.comhttps://www.kpbs.org/podcasts/my-first-day/2020/apr/15/driving-through-butterflies/https://www.kpbs.org/podcasts/my-first-day/2020/apr/15/driving-through-butterflies/KPBS Explore / Andrew BrackenFrank Nasworthy came for surfing, but revolutionized skateboarding along the way. About the show: My First Day is a KPBS Explore series that explores these important days through people who came to San Diego from elsewhere, and now call it home. About the producer: Andrew Bracken is a documentary mediamaker working with audio, video, and interactive media. He is the creator, producer, and host of the KPBS podcast My First Day. Follow the show: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/myfirstdaystories/ Contact: myfirstdaystories@gmail.comA Cosmically Unique Situationfullfalse1029Wed, 15 Apr 2020 10:21:25 -0700Omni Hampton grew up in a military family, traveling from place to place. She swore she’d never marry a military member. That was before she became a navy wife and mother.https://www.kpbs.org/podcasts/my-first-day/2020/apr/01/drop-and-go/https://www.kpbs.org/podcasts/my-first-day/2020/apr/01/drop-and-go/KPBS Explore / Andrew BrackenOmni Hampton grew up in a military family, traveling from place to place. She swore she’d never marry a military member. That was before she became a navy wife and mother.Drop And Gofullfalse939Wed, 01 Apr 2020 09:57:47 -0700This is Andrew Bracken from My First Day. I just wanted to drop in and quickly say I hope everyone is hanging in there in this new reality in which we find ourselves. My First Day will be back soon with new episodes. Until then, stay safe and sound.https://www.kpbs.org/podcasts/my-first-day/2020/mar/20/announcement-stay-safe/https://www.kpbs.org/podcasts/my-first-day/2020/mar/20/announcement-stay-safe/KPBS Explore / Andrew BrackenThis is Andrew Bracken from My First Day. I just wanted to drop in and quickly say I hope everyone is hanging in there in this new reality in which we find ourselves. My First Day will be back soon with new episodes. Until then, stay safe and sound.Announcement: Stay Safefullfalse00:00:21Fri, 20 Mar 2020 09:02:16 -0700A native New Yorker, Aaron Bianco moves to sunny San Diego for his husband’s work. He soon learns that the little things can mean a lot, while missing good bagels and rain along the way. Later, his deep faith is put to the test. About the show: My First Day is a KPBS Explore series that explores these important days through people who came to San Diego from elsewhere, and now call it home. About the producer: Andrew Bracken is a documentary mediamaker working with audio, video, and interactive media. He is the creator, producer, and host of the KPBS podcast My First Day. Follow the show: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/myfirstdaystories/ Contact: myfirstdaystories@gmail.com Photo taken by Joe Bianco, December 2018 at the couple's home in San Diego, Calif.https://www.kpbs.org/podcasts/my-first-day/2020/mar/04/taking-new-yorker-out-new-york/https://www.kpbs.org/podcasts/my-first-day/2020/mar/04/taking-new-yorker-out-new-york/KPBS Explore / Andrew BrackenA native New Yorker, Aaron Bianco moves to sunny San Diego for his husband’s work. He soon learns that the little things can mean a lot, while missing good bagels and rain along the way. Later, his deep faith is put to the test. About the show: My First Day is a KPBS Explore series that explores these important days through people who came to San Diego from elsewhere, and now call it home. About the producer: Andrew Bracken is a documentary mediamaker working with audio, video, and interactive media. He is the creator, producer, and host of the KPBS podcast My First Day. Follow the show: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/myfirstdaystories/ Contact: myfirstdaystories@gmail.com Photo taken by Joe Bianco, December 2018 at the couple's home in San Diego, Calif.Taking A New Yorker Out Of New Yorkfullfalse1020Wed, 04 Mar 2020 08:26:30 -0800Ron Patterson finds it difficult to be around other people, leading to a life on the streets of Ocean Beach. Later, Ron makes a major change and seeks to leave homelessness behind. About the show: My First Day is a KPBS Explore series that explores these important days through people who came to San Diego from elsewhere, and now call it home. About the producer: Andrew Bracken is a documentary mediamaker working with audio, video, and interactive media. He is the creator, producer, and host of the KPBS podcast My First Day. Follow the show: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/myfirstdaystories/ Contact: myfirstdaystories@gmail.comhttps://www.kpbs.org/podcasts/my-first-day/2020/feb/19/dart-dartboard/https://www.kpbs.org/podcasts/my-first-day/2020/feb/19/dart-dartboard/KPBS Explore / Andrew BrackenRon Patterson finds it difficult to be around other people, leading to a life on the streets of Ocean Beach. Later, Ron makes a major change and seeks to leave homelessness behind. About the show: My First Day is a KPBS Explore series that explores these important days through people who came to San Diego from elsewhere, and now call it home. About the producer: Andrew Bracken is a documentary mediamaker working with audio, video, and interactive media. He is the creator, producer, and host of the KPBS podcast My First Day. Follow the show: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/myfirstdaystories/ Contact: myfirstdaystories@gmail.comDart At The Dartboardfullfalse1041Wed, 19 Feb 2020 08:59:42 -0800"My First Day" returns for season 3 starting early 2020. Join us as we explore stories of those who have come to San Diego from elsewhere, and now call it home. Whether traveling thousands of miles over oceans, or just a short drive across the desert, the moments we have starting a new life are not easily forgotten.https://www.kpbs.org/podcasts/my-first-day/2019/nov/13/season-3-coming-soon/https://www.kpbs.org/podcasts/my-first-day/2019/nov/13/season-3-coming-soon/KPBS Public Media / Andrew Bracken"My First Day" returns for season 3 starting early 2020. Join us as we explore stories of those who have come to San Diego from elsewhere, and now call it home. Whether traveling thousands of miles over oceans, or just a short drive across the desert, the moments we have starting a new life are not easily forgotten.Season 3 Coming Soonfullfalse85Wed, 13 Nov 2019 12:01:59 -0800Veerabhadran "Ram" Ramanathan makes a major scientific breakthrough, and finds another discovery later in life.https://www.kpbs.org/podcasts/my-first-day/2018/oct/10/the-discovery/https://www.kpbs.org/podcasts/my-first-day/2018/oct/10/the-discovery/KPBS Public MediaVeerabhadran "Ram" Ramanathan makes a major scientific breakthrough, and finds another discovery later in life.The Discoveryfullfalse1168Wed, 10 Oct 2018 10:02:43 -0700Ben Betz’s life as a Navy Seal is all-encompassing. Then, he leaves and begins his search for a new identity.https://www.kpbs.org/podcasts/my-first-day/2018/oct/03/transition-point/https://www.kpbs.org/podcasts/my-first-day/2018/oct/03/transition-point/KPBS Public MediaBen Betz’s life as a Navy Seal is all-encompassing. Then, he leaves and begins his search for a new identity.Transition Pointfullfalse1095Wed, 03 Oct 2018 10:14:56 -0700Poet Rae Armantrout sees changes in her body, leading her to a life-altering discovery.https://www.kpbs.org/podcasts/my-first-day/2018/sep/26/poetic-illness/https://www.kpbs.org/podcasts/my-first-day/2018/sep/26/poetic-illness/KPBS Public MediaPoet Rae Armantrout sees changes in her body, leading her to a life-altering discovery.Poetic Illnessfullfalse1110Wed, 26 Sep 2018 10:19:35 -0700Idzai and Thelma Mubawai adjust to life in the United States and re-connect with their homeland through a familiar pursuit.https://www.kpbs.org/podcasts/my-first-day/2018/sep/19/new-land-new-sister/https://www.kpbs.org/podcasts/my-first-day/2018/sep/19/new-land-new-sister/KPBS Public MediaIdzai and Thelma Mubawai adjust to life in the United States and re-connect with their homeland through a familiar pursuit.New Land, New Sisterfullfalse1048Wed, 19 Sep 2018 10:23:52 -0700Paul Ryu arrives in Kansas from South Korea at age nine and quickly discovers new talents and confidence. When he heads off to college, however, he is presented with new challenges.https://www.kpbs.org/podcasts/my-first-day/2018/sep/12/choosing-paul/https://www.kpbs.org/podcasts/my-first-day/2018/sep/12/choosing-paul/KPBS Public MediaPaul Ryu arrives in Kansas from South Korea at age nine and quickly discovers new talents and confidence. When he heads off to college, however, he is presented with new challenges.Choosing Paulfullfalse1192Wed, 12 Sep 2018 10:26:07 -0700Play-by-play announcer Beth Mowins and her journey to be the first woman to call a Monday Night Football game.https://www.kpbs.org/podcasts/my-first-day/2018/sep/05/not-your-average-game/https://www.kpbs.org/podcasts/my-first-day/2018/sep/05/not-your-average-game/KPBS Public MediaPlay-by-play announcer Beth Mowins and her journey to be the first woman to call a Monday Night Football game.Not Your Average Gamefullfalse1064Wed, 05 Sep 2018 10:27:35 -0700Robert Lopez, later known as El Vez, plays his first punk rock show at age 16, in the early days of the genre.https://www.kpbs.org/podcasts/my-first-day/2018/aug/29/punk-rock-history-lesson/https://www.kpbs.org/podcasts/my-first-day/2018/aug/29/punk-rock-history-lesson/KPBS Public MediaRobert Lopez, later known as El Vez, plays his first punk rock show at age 16, in the early days of the genre.Punk Rock History Lessonfullfalse1169Wed, 29 Aug 2018 10:30:35 -0700Shira Robbins goes to medical school to become a doctor, unsure of where it will take her.https://www.kpbs.org/podcasts/my-first-day/2018/aug/22/first-incision/https://www.kpbs.org/podcasts/my-first-day/2018/aug/22/first-incision/KPBS Public MediaShira Robbins goes to medical school to become a doctor, unsure of where it will take her.First Incisionfullfalse1178Wed, 22 Aug 2018 10:33:10 -0700Reggie Robertson arrives on the campus of University of California at Berkeley, and struggles with how to be a football player and a student.https://www.kpbs.org/podcasts/my-first-day/2018/aug/15/student-vs-athlete/https://www.kpbs.org/podcasts/my-first-day/2018/aug/15/student-vs-athlete/KPBS Public MediaReggie Robertson arrives on the campus of University of California at Berkeley, and struggles with how to be a football player and a student.Student (vs.) Athletefullfalse1236Wed, 15 Aug 2018 10:34:44 -0700Anna Tarabrina came to California and quickly fell in love. A routine doctor's visit put her love story on fast-forward.https://www.kpbs.org/podcasts/my-first-day/2018/aug/08/stranger-station/https://www.kpbs.org/podcasts/my-first-day/2018/aug/08/stranger-station/KPBS Public MediaAnna Tarabrina came to California and quickly fell in love. A routine doctor's visit put her love story on fast-forward.Stranger At The Stationfullfalse1256Wed, 08 Aug 2018 10:37:04 -0700When Charles McPherson first saw "Bird" Charlie Parker play he said, "I want to be that." Now, he's one of the most renowned saxophonists in San Diego.https://www.kpbs.org/podcasts/my-first-day/2018/aug/01/discovering-bird/https://www.kpbs.org/podcasts/my-first-day/2018/aug/01/discovering-bird/KPBS Public MediaWhen Charles McPherson first saw "Bird" Charlie Parker play he said, "I want to be that." Now, he's one of the most renowned saxophonists in San Diego.Discovering Birdfullfalse988Wed, 01 Aug 2018 10:40:00 -0700Jane Via discovered a passion for Catholicism early in her life. Her strong faith ultimately forces her to test the boundaries of the Church she so dearly loves — and even faces excommunication.https://www.kpbs.org/podcasts/my-first-day/2018/jul/25/and-boat-moved-forward/https://www.kpbs.org/podcasts/my-first-day/2018/jul/25/and-boat-moved-forward/KPBS Public MediaJane Via discovered a passion for Catholicism early in her life. Her strong faith ultimately forces her to test the boundaries of the Church she so dearly loves — and even faces excommunication.And The Boat Moved Forwardfullfalse1155Wed, 25 Jul 2018 10:42:54 -0700Ben Betz goes to Coronado Island to become a Navy SEAL.https://www.kpbs.org/podcasts/my-first-day/2017/sep/06/hell-week/https://www.kpbs.org/podcasts/my-first-day/2017/sep/06/hell-week/KPBS Public MediaBen Betz goes to Coronado Island to become a Navy SEAL.Hell Weekfullfalse1624Wed, 06 Sep 2017 11:01:08 -0700Artists Einar and Jamex de la Torre think they're taking a vacation. But they soon learn they’re leaving their home in Mexico for a new life in a new country.https://www.kpbs.org/podcasts/my-first-day/2017/aug/30/a-trip-of-transformation/https://www.kpbs.org/podcasts/my-first-day/2017/aug/30/a-trip-of-transformation/KPBS Public MediaArtists Einar and Jamex de la Torre think they're taking a vacation. But they soon learn they’re leaving their home in Mexico for a new life in a new country.A Trip Of Transformationfullfalse1032Wed, 30 Aug 2017 11:03:42 -0700He’s from an isolated Alaskan island. Cy Kuckenbaker, after receiving a devastating Christmas gift, leaves for San Diego and promptly begins a necessary early-life crisis.https://www.kpbs.org/podcasts/my-first-day/2017/aug/23/coming-of-age-a-crisis/https://www.kpbs.org/podcasts/my-first-day/2017/aug/23/coming-of-age-a-crisis/KPBS Public mediaHe’s from an isolated Alaskan island. Cy Kuckenbaker, after receiving a devastating Christmas gift, leaves for San Diego and promptly begins a necessary early-life crisis.Coming Of Age — A Crisisfullfalse1044Wed, 23 Aug 2017 11:07:27 -0700Victoria Barana came as a wide-eyed 19-year-old from Brazil looking for an adventure and to learn English. She found a lot more along the way, including a visit from Dad.https://www.kpbs.org/podcasts/my-first-day/2017/aug/16/searching-connection/https://www.kpbs.org/podcasts/my-first-day/2017/aug/16/searching-connection/KPBS Public MediaVictoria Barana came as a wide-eyed 19-year-old from Brazil looking for an adventure and to learn English. She found a lot more along the way, including a visit from Dad.Searching For Connectionfullfalse937Wed, 16 Aug 2017 11:09:44 -0700Famo Musa and her family came from Somalia when she was young; everything felt foreign. Now with an American family of her own, she strives to make memories she missed years ago.https://www.kpbs.org/podcasts/my-first-day/2017/aug/09/making-memories/https://www.kpbs.org/podcasts/my-first-day/2017/aug/09/making-memories/KPBS Public MediaFamo Musa and her family came from Somalia when she was young; everything felt foreign. Now with an American family of her own, she strives to make memories she missed years ago.Making Memoriesfullfalse1075Wed, 09 Aug 2017 11:15:02 -0700David Bejarano is a well-known San Diego lawman. But his life here bloomed from pure romance.https://www.kpbs.org/podcasts/my-first-day/2017/aug/02/traditional-proposal/https://www.kpbs.org/podcasts/my-first-day/2017/aug/02/traditional-proposal/KPBS Public MediaDavid Bejarano is a well-known San Diego lawman. But his life here bloomed from pure romance.A Traditional Proposalfullfalse947Wed, 02 Aug 2017 11:19:04 -0700Magda Marquet is from a country you may have never heard of. Following the emerging biotech industry, Magda leaves her small home behind for a big American experience. And a car.https://www.kpbs.org/podcasts/my-first-day/2017/jul/26/huge-american-car/https://www.kpbs.org/podcasts/my-first-day/2017/jul/26/huge-american-car/KPBS Public MediaMagda Marquet is from a country you may have never heard of. Following the emerging biotech industry, Magda leaves her small home behind for a big American experience. And a car.A Huge American Carfullfalse960Wed, 26 Jul 2017 11:22:26 -0700Jack Ensch seeks adventure. Leaving the Illinois cornfields behind, he starts a new life as a fighter pilot. It's the Vietnam War.https://www.kpbs.org/podcasts/my-first-day/2017/jul/19/highs-and-lows-war/https://www.kpbs.org/podcasts/my-first-day/2017/jul/19/highs-and-lows-war/KPBS Public MediaJack Ensch seeks adventure. Leaving the Illinois cornfields behind, he starts a new life as a fighter pilot. It's the Vietnam War.Highs And Lows Of Warfullfalse1233Wed, 19 Jul 2017 11:24:23 -0700Mo Farazian is an Iranian engineer with a lifelong fear of dogs. After arriving late to a new university, the last residence has seven pets. Meanwhile: The 2016 Election sows seeds of doubt.https://www.kpbs.org/podcasts/my-first-day/2017/jul/12/animal-house/https://www.kpbs.org/podcasts/my-first-day/2017/jul/12/animal-house/KPBS Public MediaMo Farazian is an Iranian engineer with a lifelong fear of dogs. After arriving late to a new university, the last residence has seven pets. Meanwhile: The 2016 Election sows seeds of doubt.Animal Housefullfalse868Wed, 12 Jul 2017 11:25:52 -0700Leaving the Iraq war behind, the Naoom family sought new roots. In the U.S. they face foreign challenges: birthday budgets, new medicines, and a tough job market. Was the long wait worth it?https://www.kpbs.org/podcasts/my-first-day/2017/jul/05/pepto-bismol-and-birthday-cake/https://www.kpbs.org/podcasts/my-first-day/2017/jul/05/pepto-bismol-and-birthday-cake/KPBS Public MediaLeaving the Iraq war behind, the Naoom family sought new roots. In the U.S. they face foreign challenges: birthday budgets, new medicines, and a tough job market. Was the long wait worth it?Pepto Bismol And A Birthday Cakefullfalse642Wed, 05 Jul 2017 11:31:55 -0700As a child new to San Diego, Donna Frye loved exploring local wildlife. Now, it's vanishing. So she's fighting to save it, and the memories within.https://www.kpbs.org/podcasts/my-first-day/2017/jun/28/snake-shirt/https://www.kpbs.org/podcasts/my-first-day/2017/jun/28/snake-shirt/KPBS Public MediaAs a child new to San Diego, Donna Frye loved exploring local wildlife. Now, it's vanishing. So she's fighting to save it, and the memories within.Snake In A Shirtfullfalse861Wed, 28 Jun 2017 11:33:39 -0700Walter Lam arrives in San Diego in the dead of night. He's a Ugandan refugee trying to build a new life. Walter faces his hardest days here — and some uniquely American experiences, like Burger King.https://www.kpbs.org/podcasts/my-first-day/2017/jun/21/trip-burger-king/https://www.kpbs.org/podcasts/my-first-day/2017/jun/21/trip-burger-king/KPBS Public MediaWalter Lam arrives in San Diego in the dead of night. He's a Ugandan refugee trying to build a new life. Walter faces his hardest days here — and some uniquely American experiences, like Burger King.A Trip To Burger Kingfullfalse632Wed, 21 Jun 2017 11:35:06 -0700