{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Just Fake It: Coming to LA","title":"From Warzone to LA: How I Escaped from Ukraine Part 1","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":6516,"description":"Join host Maryna and her husband, Gene, as they share their extraordinary journey from meeting at film school in Los Angeles to surviving the Ukrainian invasion. This compelling episode of Just Fake It details their long-distance love story, creative endeavors, and the harrowing escape from Ukraine amidst missile strikes and military checkpoints. They talk about resilience, fear, and ultimate reunion in Slovakia, the power of love and human connection amidst chaos.\n00:00 Intro\n00:41 Welcome to a Special Episode\n01:16 Meeting Gene\n02:16 First Encounters and Film School\n05:03 Creative Collaborations and Growing Closer\n08:31 Long Distance Challenges and Reunions\n18:32 Navigating the Pandemic and Reconnecting\n29:52 A Night at the Opera\n30:46 The Proposal Surprise\n33:28 Planning the Wedding\n35:26 Visa Challenges\n38:02 Rising Tensions in Ukraine\n48:49 The Invasion Begins\n01:01:33 Escaping the War Zone\n01:09:56 Shin Shirley's Big Moment\n01:10:09 Escape from the City\n01:13:14 Fuel Shortages and Air Raids\n01:15:48 Forest Road and Checkpoints\n01:21:37 Border Crossing Challenges\n01:28:03 Lost in Slovakia\n01:34:05 Reunion and Refugee Camp\n01:46:14 Finding Each Other\nThis episode is more than just a recount of our escape; it's about the human spirit and the power of love. Join us as we share personal experiences of navigating a war-torn country and the emotional toll it took on us. Our story is a reminder of the importance of hope, courage, and the connections that keep us going.\nWe hope you enjoyed Part 1 of our story. Stay tuned for Part 2, where we'll continue sharing our experiences and our new life in Los Angeles.","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/OEO-SpbeuzQiS7npRAW0CywYLuOOYixly1hBwOHxS8w/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9iYjlk/YjFjMTQxMmE1NmVk/MGJkMmVkZjFlNzI5/ZTZkZS5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}