Hoyland Ricks and MJ Gude

Recorded June 17, 2023 Archived June 17, 2023 34:19 minutes

Id: atl004802

MJ "Joy" Gude (55) talks with her stepfather Hoyland Ricks (74) about their memories of growing up.

Hoyland reflects on being an only child growing up.

Hoyland explains how he was named Hoyland because of a family friend.

Hoyland remembers jumping off the garage in the South Side, and MJ shares that she did the same thing growing up.

Hoyland talks about sports he played growing up and focusing on baseball.

Hoyland recalls teaching in Chicago, entering the construction trades, and deciding to go into medicine.

Hoyland talks about finishing medical school and starting to practice medicine.

Hoyland explains how he met his first wife in college in Illinois.

MJ talks about her childhood friends from Chicago and those she keeps in touch with.

MJ talks about the childhood friends she made once she moved to Atlanta and the gatherings they have.

MJ remembers going to Six Flags and following her crush around on the rides.

MJ talks about her favorite teachers in high school and the advice she would give a daughter starting school.

MJ talks about her interest in comedy, podcasting, and doing voice-overs. She also discusses her fears.