Firsthand

Latest Episodes:

Walt Disney with Drew Tarver and Gilli Nissim Jul 09, 2020

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Devin and Greg host an animated discussion about cultural pioneer Walt Disney. They're joined by self-proclaimed Walt Disney day one and inspiration for many of his characters Abner Fiber (Drew Tarver) and Walt's mother Dolores Disney (Gilli Nissim) who had the courage to never believe in him.

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Steve Jobs with Suzi Barrett and Peter Banifaz Jul 02, 2020

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Devin and Greg shatter the paradigm when discussing their connections with silicon valley guru Steve Jobs. Then they speak to the people that knew Steve Jobs best: his fellow commune resident Doria (Suzi Barrett) and his psychic, Bernardo "The Vision" Frankwater (Peter Banifaz).

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Andy Warhol with Oscar Montoya and Kale Hills Jun 25, 2020

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Devin and Greg discuss their connections with artistic raconteur Andy Warhol. They're joined by Matthew Pendleton (Kale Hills) and Baby Doll (Oscar Montoya) two dear friends of Warhol's to discuss art, excessive drug use and how many celebrities they can name drop.

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Jane Goodall with Hillary Anne Matthews and Kimia Behpoornia Jun 18, 2020

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Devin and Greg kick off their season of profiling geniuses by remembering their relationships with the revolutionary primatologist Jane Goodall. Later they speak with Jane's stylist Barney Von Swank (Hillary Anne Matthews) about Jane's signature khaki shorts and Jane's son Grub (Kimia Behpoornia), who was raised in a very normal way.

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Firsthand, Season 2 Trailer May 28, 2020

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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 "witnesses" who were there too.

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The Murder of Tupac Shakur with Ronnie Adrian and Tim Baltz Aug 01, 2019

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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).

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The Making of "Apocalypse Now" with Zac Oyama and Dhruv Uday Singh Jul 25, 2019

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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).

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The Florida Recount with Ally Beardsley and Shaun Diston Jul 18, 2019

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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).

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The Fall of the Berlin Wall with Vic Michaelis and Lou Wilson Jul 11, 2019

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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).

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The Rockford Peaches with Victoria Longwell and Phoebe Neidhardt Jul 04, 2019

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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).

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