the great thanksgiving listen with my grandpa

We talked about my grandpa’s life as a child and how it has impacted him.

“My happiest memory… it’s a toss up between the day you were born and between the day Fati told me you were a girl” “So I’m your favorite?”

Hirah Chaudhary, 16, interviews her mother Zenab Chaudhary, 40. She talks about her childhood, immigration to America, and plans for the future (and maybe a curse). She came to the states at 10 and lived in Florida for a few...

Two Generations of Educators, Joe Martinez and Debbie Malestein

Starting with a discussion of my mom’s childhood, we discussed her path to a career in education and the experiences she’s had along the way. The title derives from the idea that my experiences in school and through watching my...

Philip Sczerzenie Interview

This is an interview with my dad who was born in 1946 and now works as an environmental consultant

Interview with Dad

My dad described (in Polish) about the most important person in his life and a memory from his childhood.

Aniella and her great Grandmom talk about her life and growing up during the wars.

In this interview, conducted on November 28, 2019 in Stockton, New Jersey. Aniella interview her great Grandmom about her past and what life was like living during WWII and the Korean War. They talk about living in Trenton, New Jersey...

Amanda Tripodi’s Interview

This interview was mostly about the life of Amanda and any memories she had from her own life experiences as well as mine. Some stories happened while I was not alive so there were many surprises for me.

The Great Thanksgiving Listen with Marilena Tolea

During this interview with my mother, Marilena Tolea, we discussed several different topics. First, she described her childhood in Romania, school, and the impacts of communism. Then, she elaborated on her family, particularly the influences her siblings and her mother...

“The happiest memories were probably everyday living”.

In this interview, conducted in December 2017 in Egg Harbor Township, NJ, Kate Sansom (17) interviews her grandmother Joan Conover (74) about her childhood, her life as a parent, and her life as a grandmother. Mrs. Conover shares stories about...

Interview with Arlene Farmer about her early childhood and high school life.

My Mom and I talked a lot about her childhood and jobs that she has had. We also talked about her summers as a kid. My mom and I also talked about how she worked a lot when she was...

love you mom

December 1, 2017 in Egg Harbor Twp, NJ. Mom, Tina Hoang, tells daughter, Anna Hoang, about her outlooks on life, different stories, and what family means to her.

Interviewing my mom: “Tell me about your parents.”

In this interview, my mom told me more about her childhood and what growing up in her house was like. She explained some of her parents rules and morals they lived by.

Matt Ronan and Michael Marion Great Thanksgiving Listen

In this interview I interviewed my grandad Michael and we talked about his greatest childhood memories, business, politics and more.

Thanksgiving Listen

In this interview, I (16M) talk to my Mother (38F) after Thanksgiving and we discuss what her childhood was like, culture between Honduras and The United States, and influences in her life.

reflecting about the past and looking into the future.

in this interview Eric talks about his life as a child and his achievements in highschool and explains his future goals. He talks about his life with 4 other brothers and how his life was affected for better or for...

Thanksgiving Listen With My Grandma

I interviewed my grandma for the Great Thanksgiving Listen. We’re in Egg Harbor Township New Jersey. I asked questions about her life and childhood. We talked about her parents, grandparents, and 5 siblings. Learned about what she did as a...

Zeneida and Carla

In this interview, conducted in November 2018 in North field, New Jersey, Carla Rodriguez interviews her aunt through marriage Zeneida Rodriguez about her childhood in the Dominican Republic. Mrs. Rodriguez shares stories about her relationship with her husband and how...

Living in the Moment

For the Great Thanksgiving Listen, Timothy Chancey, an Egg Harbor Township High school student, interviews Angelina Gorobchenko, his sister, about her life growing up and the life she is living now. She expresses her feelings of traveling from Russia to...

Discovering the Bling in Life with Francesca DiGiovanni and Susan Pescatore!

Francesca (15) interviews her Aunt Susie (52) on December 5, 2022 about their childhoods and how their lives have changed as the years go by. They discuss the difference in how they both grew up and their wishes for the...