for the first time, again
for the first time, again is a podcast about the books, films, shows, and songs we stumble into and the ones we keep coming back to. Each week, the host discusses media that will not leave their head, including brand new discoveries, old favorites, and occasional disappointments. The podcast explores how a piece of media can find you at exactly the right moment, making you experience it for the first time all over again.
Episodes
We’re Sooo Back: From My Kindle Era to Off Campus
off Campus, my kindle era, and a season two that feels completely different.a lot happened over the break..traveling, time with family, an embarrassing amount of media consumed, and feelings i genuinely could not keep to myself anymore.first up we’re talking off campus. i wasn’t expecting to enjoy this show as much as i did. i watched it twice. that tells you everything.plus, teases of what’s comi
The First Chapter: A Reflection
twelve episodes ago, this was just an experiment in rediscovery. today, it’s a community. as i close this first chapter, i’m looking back at the stories we have found together and teasing the new world we’re building for volume II🫶tiktok: firsttimeagainpodIG:adenasphere💌: thefirsttimeagainpod@gmail.com
53 Years of Love & First Times: A Valentine’s Community Special
a special collection of "firsts." because whether you're celebrating with someone or choosing yourself this year, every love story starts with a single, brave moment. featuring wisdom from a 56-year love journey and my darling friends and book besties who made this episode possible. thank you so much! a very special thank you to dav for the one-take that spoke volumes. this one is very dear to my
8 Days to Valentine’s and a Secret Project
we’re officially 8 days out from Valentine’s and I’m making an executive decision: january was enough stress for the year. this is why i’m only hunting for black joy this month, and why we need to stop centering black stories on pain.also... stay until the end. i’m teasing a secret project for next week that is going to be quite different from our usual vibe. that’s all i’m saying🤭go listen🫶✨
Done with the Darkness (for now)
episode 9. i talk about the "whoosh," that 3am feeling only a good thriller can give you, and why we gatekeep the books we love. i also feature a few of my book besties and read out their "secret" book recommendations while planning to pivot to softer energy for February. settle in and enjoy🫶
Strangers, Swaps, and Slump~Killers
i’m being completely honest: i was ready to give up on thrillers this month!! after a string of overhyped, mediocre reads, i was stuck in a massive slump, until i picked up Kill for Me, Kill for You by Steve Cavanagh.in today's episode, i break down the "Strangers on a Train" swap, the ethics of unprocessed justice, and why this book finally broke my streak of recent mid reads. i also get a little
The 'I'm Late to the Party' Episode: Evelyn Hugo + Thriller Gems
happy new year🥹the algorithm now thinks i’m non existent, but i’ve actually just been home having a crisis over fictional characters and dealing with life stuff.this week: admitting the evelyn hugo hype was real (i'm late, i know), plus the thrillers that actually ruined my sleep: kill for me, kill for you, netflix’s adaptation of “his and hers”also, a 40% check-in on “next of kin” (the anxiety is
Holiday Audit: Mistletoe and Delusion
It’s December 19th, and the holiday movie delusion is at an all time high so i’m doing a holiday audit of the Christmas movie tropes we keep romanticizing every year, from the big city girl who “finds herself” in a small town to the unrealistic miracles that only exist in fake snow.We’re talking classics like Home Alone, staples like The Holiday, and the newer Netflix gems that somehow recycle the
The Zero-Effort Escape
The Zero~Effort Escape is finally here! I'm officially too tired to discover new things this December, so I'm leaning into the chaos and celebrating the Accidental Aesthetic of being cozy and lazy. This episode is your permission slip to stop stressing and reembrace familiar comfort media that requires exactly zero brain cells. Join me for the ultimate soft escape and quietest comforts this week.
Not quite a Christmas episode, yet..
This episode is me slowly gliding into December. Not quite a Christmas episode yet, but the energy is creeping in. Today, I am sharing some of the stories that shaped me. The childhood books and movies that built my imagination and raised me more than I will ever admit. Enid Blyton. Babysitters Club. Goosebumps. Parent Trap. Home Alone. All the fun stuff that take me back to cozy memories. Think o
“Dear Sister” a Sweet Valley Fever Dream No One Warned Me About
I reread Sweet Valley High book 7 “Dear Sister” and let me tell you; this book is pure mayhem from start to finish. I talk about the characters, the drama, the unhinged moments and why this story hits very different as an adult. If you grew up on Sweet Valley or you love classic teen books this episode will feel like a throwback and a reality check at the same time.New listeners this one is a perf
“Playing with Fire” again, and Sweet Valley is frying my adult brain.
Diving back into Sweet Valley High book three “Playing With Fire” with adult brain commentary, because apparently I can’t stay away. We talk about teenage drama, retro romance, and how the 1980s YA culture still resonates in 2025.Whether you're here for book discussions, revisiting your childhood favorites, or you just love storytelling podcasts, this one is for you. Let's explore the hilarious ch
Sweet Valley High: Rereading “Double Love” as an Adult ( Nostalgia Overload)
In this episode, we revisit Sweet Valley High: Double Love, the book that introduced many of us to high-school drama, identical blonde twins, and the wild chaos of the Wakefield universe.I reread this iconic Y2K-era classic with adult eyes and wow… too many things hit different.I talk nostalgia, a misjudged affair, teen drama, twists, character tropes, and whether this book still holds up today.If
