First Day Back returns this season with the story of Jason Weems, one of Baltimore’s biggest comedians. Jason’s life changed on May 3, 2017 when just minutes into a set, he had a severe asthma attack.
It was so bad, his heart stopped. Sixteen hours later, he was barely alive, recovering in a Philadelphia hospital.
This season on First Day Back, host Tally Abecassis follows Jason as he tries to come back…from death. He wants to keep doing comedy— the stage is where he’s always felt the most alive. But now it’s a place of real trauma.
Can Jason Weems transform the worst thing that ever happened to him in to the event that changes his life?
Listen to the trailer now and subscribe on Stitcher, Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. New episodes drop every Wednesday beginning January 23, 2019.
S3E6: Unknown
S3E5: The Countdown
S3E4: Pulling for Every Breath
S3E3: Absolute Certainty
S3E2: Almost Famous
S3E1: The Attack
Season 3 Update, and Introducing Dear Franklin Jones
S2E6: The Refuge
S2E5: The Doubters
S2E4: Lucie Island
S2E3: The Transition House
S2E2: The Prelim
S2E1: Lovebirds
Coming Soon: First Day Back Season 2
S1E10: On Death and Space Clouds
S1E9: Generations
S1E8: Your Stories
S1E7: Good News, Bad News
S1E6: Searching for Sally
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