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Claire McCoy (58) sits down with her father, George Black (86), to ask him about his experiences as an actor and his career as a professor in the theater departments of various universities.

Kelli Cramer (54) talks with her husband John Cramer (59) about the many coincidences that make up their love story and nearly 30 years of happy marriage and partnership together.

Spouses, Kari Goetz (46) and Crawford Long (47), share a conversation about how they first met as teenagers, about being pen-pals, and about meeting again twenty years later and eventually getting married.

Clinton "Clint" McGuire (55) talks with friend and former University of South Carolina classmate Ian Pilske (47) about how Ian got started studying theatre.

Jenn Simmons (39) interviews her friend, colleague, and mentor, Howard Cavner (68), about his childhood in the Ozarks region of Missouri, his relationship with his grandmother, the pride he has for his daughter, and the most important lessons that he...

Sarah Padgett (25) interviews her great uncle J. Brian Weller (86) about his childhood, the relationships that have shaped him, and his hopes for the future of their family. Throughout their conversation, they remember Richard Sanderson White, who was J....

Spouses Nancy Sills, (67) and Jim Sills (67), sit down to preserve some memories for their children and their grandchildren. They describe the strong communities they each grew up in, share their favorite stories about various family members, and reflect...

Anne McDonald (40) interviews her father, Chuck McDonald [no age given], about his childhood in Butte, Montana, his extended family, and his first jobs. Anne also appreciates Chuck's creativity, imagination, and work ethic, as well as the importance he places...

Mother Eleanor Francis [no age given] and son Isaac Madson (37) reflect on their relationship, recount stories from the past, discuss their Navajo identity, and pass on wisdom to future generations.

Mike Gaglio (47) interviews his wife, RubyAnn Gaglio (51), about her desire to be a philanthropist since she was a little girl, her work as a conservationist and master naturalist, and the lessons she learned from her grandfather.

Monica Standage (38) interviews her father Jose Leal (68) about his childhood in Guatemala City, his love of golf, and the time he ran away to Mexico for three months.

Leticia "Marcia" Battise [no age given] shares her thoughts on the current U.S. political climate, acting and trying to find community in an increasingly disconnected world with StoryCorps facilitator and new friend Ava Ahmadbeigi (26).

Kari Bachman (49) interviews her partner, Robert Yee (60), on his thoughts on 'play' and how that's played a role on his personal and professional life.

Cecilia Laidemitt (72) talks with her daughter, Heidi Laidemitt (28), about growing up in Santa Fe Springs surrounded by family, recalls activities she would do with her brother, and the experience of being the first Mexican-American family in Pico Rivera.

Spouses Bo Bartlett (65) and Betsy Eby (54) sit down for a conversation about how their respective childhood homes have influenced who they are today, the inspiration behind each of their artistic styles, and the role that the Bo Bartlett...

Henry McCoy (59) sits down with his mother-in-law, Margaret Black (85), to ask about her and her sisters' adventures in "show biz."

Friends Adolph "Ado" Davis (33) and Reneka Moore (32) discuss their careers in entertainment, their shared hometown of Franklin, Louisiana, and express gratitude and hopes for the future.

Clo Ann Langdon (91) talks to her granddaughter Leslie Tibbits (48) about memories from her childhood and shares what her school days were like. She talks about her family and remembers fun activities she enjoyed doing with her grandchildren.

Claire Phinney (46) interviews her father, Robert "Bob" Phinney (74), about his childhood, his family, his artistic career, and his relationship to her children.

Mary Crist (40) shares a conversation with her father, Jim Crist (66), about his childhood, his relationship with her mother, and the concerts that each of them have enjoyed.

One Small Step partners Alexandra Razell (35) and Micah Smith (51) connect over music, art, and dealing with grief from recent losses in their lives.

Gail Triplitt Newman (70) interviews her mother, Isabel Andrews Triplitt (98), about growing up during the Great Depression in Columbus, GA and how Isabel's life changed as she married, had children, and moved to new cities.

Gwyn and Julia (43) talk about how they became archivists, their first jobs in the field, and where they currently are professionally.

Norris Streetman (65) interviews his friend Daniel Warrior (40) about his journey as an actor, finding his identity as a Native American, and the struggles that he overcame along the way.

Josh (52) and Sylvia (15) talk about their wife/mother who died by suicide when Sylvia was five years old. They talk about her bipolar disorder and manic/depressive episodes and what it was like to grow up without a mother and...