In this first full episode, Ben introduces YY—the stuffed squirrel he’s kept since childhood—and explores how this lifelong companion has shaped his imagination, storytelling, and creative voice.

Through voiceplay and memory, Ben traces how stuffed animals became narrative collaborators, and how their roles evolved as he moved from shy kid to violinist, builder, and parent.

This episode lays emotional groundwork for the podcast’s central theme: how identity can be both constant and rediscovered.

Note: Arc 1 is intentionally short-form and structurally dense—designed for high compression, reflection, and replay.

✍️ Echoes are collected at yyand.me/the-first-echo.
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Episode descriptions for Arc 1 were drafted with AI assistance to keep perfectionism from slowing down the process.
I’ll update them over time to better reflect my voice—especially as listener signals clarify what this wants to become.