First Person Singular - Latest Episodes

FirstPersonSingular: Laurie Corn – Balloon Love 11.03.2026 ↓

Laurie Corn explains the theory of balloon love. Photo courtesy of Clara.

FirstPersonSingular: Olga Cossi – Mindsurfing 09.03.2026 ↓

The late Olga Cossi went “mindsurfing.” Photo courtesy of Bob Ward.

FirstPersonSingular: Ben Strunin – Democracy: Wild Idea 05.03.2026 ↓

Ben Strunin takes a new look at animals in the wild. Photo courtesy of Alexas Fotos.

FirstPersonSingular: Tori Johnson – Wrapper 04.03.2026 ↓

Tori Johnson says, “Hi, I am flying.” Photo courtesy of Terrance Barksdale.

FirstPersonSingular: Bruce Scott -Speaking 02.03.2026 ↓

The late Bruce Scott learned to speak only when he had something worth hearing. Photo courtesy of Jason Dolin.

FirstPersonSingular: Andrea Jones – Badger 26.02.2026 ↓

Andrea Jones almost got badgered by well… a badger. Photo courtesy of David Selbert.

FirstPersonSingular: Tim Rudolph – Looking Up 25.02.2026 ↓

Fir Tim Rudolph, things are looking up. This piece is read by Gary Shapiro (Uncle Gary) Photo courtesy of

FirstPersonSIngular: Sigrid McLaughlin – Sunflower 23.02.2026 ↓

The late Sigrid McLaughlin tells of a surprise miracle. Photo courtesy of Max Andrey.

FirstPersonSingular: Meade Fischer – Taking Life Seriously 19.02.2026 ↓

A line of music helps Meade Fischer learn to lower the stress level of life. Photo courtesy of Tara Winstead.

FirstPersonSingular: Sally Grey – Bookmarks 18.02.2026 ↓

Sally Grey has a special fondness of bookmarks. Photo courtesy of Cottonbro.

FirstPersonSingular: Bahia Brunelle – Dolphins 12.02.2026 ↓

Bahia Brunelle shares her thoughts about dolphins.

FirstPersonSingular: Laurie Corn – Traveling West 11.02.2026 ↓

Laurie Corn’s Russian grandma travels west.

FirstPersonSingular: Olga Cossi – Differ or Defer 09.02.2026 ↓

The late Olga Cossi asked should we differ or defer. Photo courtesy of Tara Winstead.

FirstPersonSingular: Jeri Bodemar – Tunes That Spin Inside 04.02.2026 ↓

Jeri Bodemar talks about Tunes that spin inside. (This piece is read by Laurie Corn.)

FirstPersonSingular: Bruce scott – Quarter 02.02.2026 ↓

The late Bruce Scott brings a smile to a young boy’s face. Photo courtesy of Jeff Weese.

FirstPersonSIngular: Meade Fischer – The Best of All Worlds 29.01.2026 ↓

Meade Fischer takes it all in. Photo courtesy of Skyler Ewing.

FirstPersonSingular: Ed Weingold- Asa 28.01.2026 ↓

Ed Weingold takes the love of his dog to another level. Photo courtesy of Pixabay.

FirstPersonSingular: Laura Caldwell – California 26.01.2026 ↓

Laura Caldwell enjoys the good life in California. Photo courtesy of Yelena Odintsova.

FirstPersonSingular: Michael Collins – Predictions 22.01.2026 ↓

Michael Collins has something to say. Photo courtesy of Chris F.

FirstPersonSingular: Sally Grey – Hoops 21.01.2026 ↓

Sally Grey shares her passion for basketball. Mondays at 9:00 AM at Holy Cross gym, Santa Cruz. Friday 10:00 AM at Ocean View Park in Santa Cruz.

FirstPersonSingular: Alan Ritch – Not Just Another Volcano 19.01.2026 ↓

Alan Ritch vists Mama Etna.

FirstPersonSingular: Bahia Brunelle – Sylvia Earle 15.01.2026 ↓

Bahia Brunelle is inspired and finds hope in the work of one special person.

FirstPersonSingular: Pauline Seales – Off Shore Oil Drilling 14.01.2026 ↓

Pauline Seales wants to protect the ocean. Photo courtesy of Jan-Rune Smenes Reite. SCruzClimate.org Surfrider Group Save Our Shores January 21, 7 pm; London Nelson Center

FirstPersonSingular: Laurie Corn – Singing in the Rain 08.01.2026 ↓

Laurie Corn is singing in the rain. Photo courtesy of John Detochka.

FirstPerson Singular: Jane McCormick Crowley – Talking Heart 07.01.2026 ↓

The late Jane McCormick Crowley takes heart in a simple truth. Photo courtesy of Oriana Ortiz.