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First Day Back

First Day Back is a documentary podcast series about people facing and trying to overcome life’s most challenging moments. Each season, host and creator Tally Abecassis tells the story of someone att... Read more

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S3E6: Unknown

S3E6: Unknown

We follow Jason in the hours leading up to the taping of his much-anticipated special. The excitement builds as his frie... Read more

27 Feb 2019

29mins

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S3E5: The Countdown

S3E5: The Countdown

There’s one month to go before Jason is set to perform his new special and the pressure is on. It’s a mad dash to sell t... Read more

20 Feb 2019

25mins

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S3E4: Pulling for Every Breath

S3E4: Pulling for Every Breath

It seems like asthma is always with Jason Weems. In this episode, Jason's constantly being confronted by health scares -... Read more

13 Feb 2019

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S3E3: Absolute Certainty

S3E3: Absolute Certainty

Twelve years into his comedy career, what keeps Jason hopeful that his big break will still happen? We get a peek inside... Read more

6 Feb 2019

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S3E2: Almost Famous

S3E2: Almost Famous

How do you build a career in comedy? Jason takes us through his journey and how a childhood filled with health issues d... Read more

30 Jan 2019

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S3E1: The Attack

S3E1: The Attack

What happens on stage to set in motion comedian Jason’s Weem’s first day back story? On May 3, 2017, Jason collapsed at ... Read more

23 Jan 2019

19mins

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Introducing First Day Back Season 3

Introducing First Day Back Season 3

First Day Back returns this season with the story of Jason Weems, one of Baltimore’s biggest comedians. Jason’s life cha... Read more

9 Jan 2019

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Season 3 Update, and Introducing Dear Franklin Jones

Season 3 Update, and Introducing Dear Franklin Jones

We are hard at work on season 3 and are following another story that is unfolding as we speak. In the meantime, if you l... Read more

28 Feb 2018

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S2E6: The Refuge

S2E6: The Refuge

Lucie obsesses over Gerry’s death, her regret about what she did and her inability to remember what happened the night s... Read more

16 May 2017

22mins

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S2E5: The Doubters

S2E5: The Doubters

Six years after Gerry’s death, close friends from Lucie’s past make a startling accusation. How will Lucie cope?

9 May 2017

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