for the first time, again

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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. every week, i talk about the media that won’t leave my head. most of the time, brand new discoveries. sometimes, old favorites and occasionally, disappointments i cannot stop thinking about. because every now and then, a piece of media finds you at exactly the right moment and suddenly you are experiencing it.. for the first time all over again. 💌 thefirsttimeagainpod@gmail.com 🦋@with.adena on tiktok & insta

  1. 19h ago

    The Drama: How Bad is Too Bad? (Zendaya & Rob Pattinson)

    hi guys, i’m back at the mic and my brain is completely, utterly fried. today we are unpacking the drama (yes, the one with zendaya and rob that has been all over your timelines). i went in completely blind and honestly... how bad is too bad? where is the line where we stop rooting for people? no spoilers per usual, just my raw, unfiltered thoughts on the chaotic pacing, those unhinged fast cuts, and the sheer discomfort of it all. pull up a chair, because everything is about to get deep in the adenasphere. 🤎

    20 min

  2. Jun 12

    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 coming this season; the MJ biopic, a childhood rewatch that wrecked me, and a whole lot more. for the first time, again is back. season two starts ✨now✨

    27 min

  3. Feb 20

    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: firsttimeagainpod IG:adenasphere 💌: thefirsttimeagainpod@gmail.com

    13 min

  4. Feb 15

    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 heart indeed. enjoy!🫶

    19 min

  5. Feb 6

    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🫶✨

    11 min

  6. Jan 30

    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🫶

    15 min

  7. Jan 23

    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 vulnerable about the pod’s growth and why i am raising my standards for what I recommend to you guys.

    17 min

  8. Jan 16

    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 already peaking) um there was also “you'll never know” by caleb stephens... and i have thoughts (spoiler: i didn't like it). grab a coffee. let's spiral❤️

    24 min
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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. every week, i talk about the media that won’t leave my head. most of the time, brand new discoveries. sometimes, old favorites and occasionally, disappointments i cannot stop thinking about. because every now and then, a piece of media finds you at exactly the right moment and suddenly you are experiencing it.. for the first time all over again. 💌 thefirsttimeagainpod@gmail.com 🦋@with.adena on tiktok & insta

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