A Bast From the Past- An interview conducted by Sumayya and Jamil Jaffer – 11-26-2023

Listen as Sumayya J, a student in high school, interviews Jamil J, her dad, about his experiences growing up and meeting Sumayya’s mother. This conversation teaches Sumayya what Jamil’s life used to be like and enables her father to relive...

Ethan Denaburg and his grandfather Charles Denaburg talk about his grandfathers life growing up in Birmingham, Alabama

In this interview, recorded on November 26 in Birmingham, Alabama, Ethan Denaburg and his grandfather Charles Denaburg talk about the meanings of life and what’s good and what’s bad. Charles Denaburg shared stories about his time in the Air Force...

Virginia Eickholt interviewing her Grandmother Joan Rayl

This is an interview between myself, Virginia, and my grandmother, Joan. We are interviewing from her hometown of Decatur, Alabama over Thanksgiving break. We discuss everything from childhood, to advice, to regrets.

Thanksgiving Interview

In this interview Yara, a 15 year old, and her grandfather, Dave, who is 80, talk about the continuity and changes from growing up in the 40s to modern day. It explores subjects from wars, innovations, education, and politics.

Maggie Walton and her grandmother discuss life growing up in rural Alabama

In this interview, conducted in November 2023, in Birmingham, Alabama, Maggie Walton (17), interviews her grandmother, Martha Thornburgh (81). This interview discusses Martha’s childhood as well as relationships with her family. Martha shared stories of growing up in Alabama, and...

The Great Thanksgiving Listen Project 2023- Faith Wood

This is an interview of me (Faith Wood,18) interviewing my dad (Donald Wood,59). I interviewed him about his teenage, college and young adult years. We covered what school was like, what the economy was like and some of the jobs...

Interview w/ my parents

This was an interview with my parents. I asked them about their childhood, my childhood, etc.

Sadie Bolan interviews Joe (father) about his life leading up to this point.

In this interview, conducted in November 2023 in Valparaiso, Indiana, Sadie Bolan (16) interviews her father Joseph (62) about his life— beginning at his high school career— and leading up to his life in the present. With school, he talks...

Bethany and Scott – 12/05/23

Bethany Everts (19) interviews her friend’s father Scott Deckert (52). They discuss the path to finding your career, future goals and advice for college students.

Jessica Ma and her father Martin Ma compare and contrast their childhoods and career aspirations

In this interview, conducted on November 25, 2023 in Birmingham, Alabama, Jessica Ma (18) interviews her father Martin Ma about his life as a Chinese American. They discuss the significance of being open-minded and how vital it is to spend...

Hannah and her Mom, Kristi Gidley, talk about marriage, family, and religion from Florida to Alabama

In this interview, conducted in November 2023 in Birmingham, Alabama, Hannah Gidley interviews her Mother, Kristi Gidley, on her childhood in Florida, as well as her life now in Alabama. Kristi shares her experience with divorced parents and the impact...

My dad and I talk about his life.

I am Shannon ledig I’m 16 years old and I interviewed my dad who is 60 years young. We talked about if he enjoyed school and what he did and where he went for college. I asked him what he’s...

Me and Momma are just alike

In this Interview, conducted in November 2023, Hill Hughen (18) interviews his mother Valerie Hughen (46) about her memories and experience in economics. Valerie shares some of her favorite educational and childhood memories. She also mixes in some of her...

crawford interview for caitlyn

I interviewed Caitlyn, i was surprised to learn so much about my friend. she went into great detail about the part of her life that i haven’t heard before. i learned a lot and i enjoyed the experience, she did...

"The last message I would give her is: Lets hug more".

Maureen Brown (16) interviews her Grandmother, Carmelita Mayes, about her Great Grandmother, Frances, and her life. Frances passed away before Maureen was born, so she never met her. Through this interview, Maureen could finally get to know her.

Liam King and David King talk about his childhood and career.

In this interview conducted in November 2023 in Chesterton, Indiana, Liam King (15) interviews his grandfather David King (69) about his childhood and career. David talks about some of his time at school and how it led to his career...

Katelyn White speaking to her grandmother Luvern Blackwood

In November 2023 in Vestavia, Alabama, Katelyn White (18) asked her grandmother (72) questions about every stage of life. They discuss the challenges of being a woman in different fields of work, the importance of family and education, and what...