Lauren and her grandfather Joe together on Thanksgiving.

In this interview that took place in November 2018, Lauren Lampus (16) interviews her grandfather Joe Bzorek (72) in Saxonburg on Thanksgiving. In the interview, we talked about the abundance of our family and how much of a blessing it...

Traditions from Growing Up on an Ohio Farm

I called my grandma who now lives in Mascotte, Florida to interview her. It may be hard to hear at some points throughout the recording since the interview is over the phone. I asked my grandma, who is 66 years...

A Mom’s Wisdom

A twenty minute interview mainly dealing with a stereotypical yoga mom’s wisdom.

Blindness Never Hindered Their Vision for the Future

A blind teenager interviews his legally blind Great-Aunt about their trials and triumphs in the sighted world. He asks about her past and her hopes for his future.

Ava’s Great Thanksgiving Listen

Ava Irion interviews her grandmother Sharon Smith on life, lessons, and family.

Interview with Daniel Chester

An interview with my father about his experiences as a parent and how they can pertain to their child's future.

Interviewing my grandma, Joan Heller, about her life and family history

I interviewed my grandma, age 69, for the Great Thanksgiving Listen. She talked about her family, like stories about her mom and brothers. She detailed her battle with cancer, as well as a few other old stories. She shared some...

My interview with Pop-pop

In this interview, conducted in November 2018 in Swedesboro, NJ, Ryan Sweeney (15) talks to his grandfather Edward Glanfield (83) about his life. Ryan’s grandfather shares stories of his childhood and growing up in Collingdale, PA. He talks about his...

Dana Renee Brunsgaard

We talked about a lot of things. Her life, school, her career.

Pops

My father was recently diagnosed with symptoms presenting as Lewy body dementia or Parkinson’s disease. My family hosted him for a week in our home outside of Philadelphia, PA where he grew up as a kid. He now lives in...

9-Year Old answers Mom’s questions

As part of our family podcast series, we are using StoryCorps to create conversation. Today, I ask JP some questions about his fondest memories and proudest moments in life so far. We also reflect on Thanksgiving and what we look...

Kalida Kids – (1/?)

A retrospective on life in Kalida, Ohio in the late 20th century by five Putnam county-born individuals. Three have left, two have stayed, and all have been shaped by their experiences in the small German Catholic village of a thousand.

Great Thanksgiving Listen Part 3

This was part three of the interview, where I basically asked my grandfather questions to summarize his life and wrap up talking to me by hitting on some key points of his experiences.

Even 14 years in, I still had a lot to learn about my temperament.

Marine veterans reflects on his service with future military leader. From Paris Island as a recruit to flying the presidential helicopter to his final duty station and the transition into civilian life.

The Mother

Interview with my mother about her life, family, and faith

Jane Clemmer shares about her childhood, love of her life, motherhood, and words of wisdom for future generations.

Jane Clemmer shares about being the only girl growing up, blind dates that turn into life long marriages, and the importance of family and friends. Stories about her children and grandchild are not only meaningful, but delightful.

Interview with Nada Abraham about her life

Nada discusses her life when she was young. She includes how her school life was like and how she spent her time with her friends. She discusses how she met her husband and what their life together is like today....