Firsthand

Nov 01 2024 34 ep. 57 mins 321
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Ever wonder what really happened during history's most famous moments? Comedians Greg Gallant (Velma, Perfect Harmony) and Devin Field (Jimmy Kimmel Live, Comedy Central) "recount" their totally real, definitely-not-made-up roles in modern history's biggest events. From iconic moments to bizarre backstories, join them and a cast of fellow "eyewitnesses" as they rewrite modern history. If you love improv, comedy, and wild stories, this podcast is your new favorite "history" lesson.

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Introducing Firsthand, Season 1

Jun 04 2019 1 mins  
Hear firsthand accounts from important moments in history from the people who lived them. Hosts Greg Gallant and Devin Field recount their experiences in modern history while talking with other "witnesses" who were there too.

The Moon Landing with Ego Nwodim and Jacob Wysocki

Jun 20 2019 62 mins  
Devin and Greg relive an event steeped in both awe and mystery: The Moon Landing. What really happened on the Apollo 11 mission? Hear the entire story behind that fateful day with Suze Foreman (Ego Nwodim) and Ronger Newfoundland (Jacob Wysocki).

"We Are The World" with Carl Tart and Mary Holland

Jun 20 2019 59 mins  
Devin and Greg relive an event that featured perhaps the greatest concentration of musical talent in history: the recording of "We Are The World." What happens when over thirty music legends come together in one studio? Go behind the music with Quincy Jones (Carl Tart) and Sabrina Squirt (Mary Holland).

Facebook with Dan Lippert and Ryan Rosenberg

Jun 27 2019 48 mins  
Devin and Greg relive an event that has spawned a plethora of articles, books, and even an Oscar-winning motion picture: the creation of Facebook. Who was the true genius behind the cultural phenomenon? Hear a complete account of how a social media empire was built with the Winklevoss Dads (Dan Lippert and Ryan Rosenberg).

The Rockford Peaches with Victoria Longwell and Phoebe Neidhardt

Jul 04 2019 51 mins  
Devin and Greg relive an event that opened the doors for female athletes everywhere: the creation of America's first women's professional baseball league. What was life like for these sports pioneers, both on and off the field? Find out with this in-depth account from Martha Munster (Victoria Longwell) and Ella Coltrane (Phoebe Neidhardt).

The Fall of the Berlin Wall with Vic Michaelis and Lou Wilson

Jul 11 2019 65 mins  
Devin and Greg relive the event that ended one of the saddest chapters in world history: the fall of the Berlin Wall. How did it feel to be on the streets of Berlin when East and West finally reunited? Look for Freedom with Goldschtaach Rathschtaata (Lou Wilson) and Louisa von Trapp (Vic Michaelis).

The Florida Recount with Ally Beardsley and Shaun Diston

Jul 18 2019 57 mins  
Devin and Greg relive an event that changed American politics forever: The 2000 Florida Recount. Who was the rightful winner of the presidency? Check every last ballot with Mildred (Ally Beardsley) and Chad (Shaun Diston).

The Making of "Apocalypse Now" with Zac Oyama and Dhruv Uday Singh

Jul 25 2019 54 mins  
Devin and Greg relive an event shrouded in lore that somehow outgrew the epic scale of the movie that spawned it: the making of Apocalypse Now. Experience the horror with Richard Burquist (Zac Oyama) and Noah Patagonia (Dhruv Uday Singh).

The Murder of Tupac Shakur with Ronnie Adrian and Tim Baltz

Aug 01 2019 42 mins  
Devin and Greg relive an event that shook the Hip Hop world to its core. Who really killed one of the world's most famous rappers? A killer is brought to justice for the murder of a prominent musician with Det. Phil Bottomley (Tim Baltz) and Butch "Bullseye" White (Ronnie Adrian).

Firsthand, Season 2 Trailer

May 28 2020 1 mins  
We're back with more accounts from legendary geniuses that helped shape important moments in history in this comedy anthology series, hosted by Greg Gallant (Perfect Harmony, Speechless) and Devin Field (Jimmy Kimmel Live, Comedy Central Presents) as they recount their true-and-definitely-not-made-up experiences of specific events in modern history while talking with other "witness