Launch the First Person Arts Podcast

A project in Philadelphia, PA by First Person Arts
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Launch a new podcast starring personal stories told live from First Person Arts' archive, plus fresh tales sent in by our listeners.
Backers: 249
Average Pledge Per Backer: $63

Funded: $15,670 of $15,000
Dates: Mar 26th -> Apr 26th (32 days)
Project By: First Person Arts
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Latest News

Thank You!

April 26th - via: kickstarter.com
A HUGE thanks to you all for contributing to this campaign. Everyone on the podcast team has been blown away by your support of this project. We can't wait to get started. In fact, Yowei and I are meeting on Monday to dig in! We are also proud to... (Read More)

Almost There

April 25th - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)

Tshirts, another pilot preview, and news from Yowei

April 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
Hello amazing backers. As we near the finish line, I want to share a few updates around the project. And remember: you're all storytellers! - Karina1) Listen to Yari's story below, another piece planned for the podcast pilot, originally produced by... (Read More)

A Preview of the Podcast Pilot

April 19th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello FPA Kickstarter Backers! Here is a preview of one of the stories that will be featured in the pilot episode of the FPA Podcast, featuring Diana Spechler. Diana told this story at a 2012 StorySlam on the theme, Daily Grind. Enjoy! And please... (Read More)

FPA Podcasts in the News

April 15th - via: kickstarter.com
A huge thanks to Geekadelphia and Technically Philly for spreading the word about the FPA Podcasts. Plus, FPA's own Becca Jennings tells us more about the podcast project and interviews Yowei Shaw and Jamie J. Brunson on the FPA blog. Geekadelphia-... (Read More)

Podcast Launch Party and a New Reward Level

April 6th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi everyone! Brady Dale, one of our great storytellers, a member of the podcast production team, and a project backer, made an awesome suggestion yesterday- host a podcast launch party. So we are!  All backers at the $75 level and above will receive... (Read More)

Meet Yowei Shaw, Our Audio Producer

April 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
Get to know the fantastic audio producer we want to helm the First Person Arts Podcast. With your help, we can hire Yowei to produce podcasts featuring stories from the FPA archive and compelling, original stories from FPA programs. ABOUT YOWEI...... (Read More)

Tshirts, Thanks, and Teen Contenders

March 27th - via: kickstarter.com
A big thank you to everyone who pledged in the first 24 hours of the campaign. We had a great StorySlam last night at L'Etage with some very podcast-able stories. Please continue to spread the word about the campaign and get more people to pledge! A... (Read More)

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