Conversations Project

My abuela discussed about a person who’s been most kindest to her, her favorite memory of me, and the most important lessons she learned in her life.

Blessings of service

Brittany and Alaina discuss the often surprising benefits of community service at St. Norbert College.

Cauliflower Soup

One Man’s first encounter with Cauliflower soup.

Dr Rosemary Lucas – Memories of the Depression

Rosemary describes watching her parents give food to needy families who came to their door. The impact it made on her resonates with her to this day. she talks about how teachers were paid through scripts during the depression and...

"It’s Always Sunny in Climate Science." an interview with Phil Mote

Is it a good time to be a climate scientist? Yes, says Phil Mote, Director Oregon Climate Change Research Institute at Oregon State University. Predictions over the past 40 years are coming true and while some look at that with...

Jim Bear Full and Thompson Reichert on Bear's history of food and cooking, and how it formed and enhanced his relationships.

Jim Bear Full (67) and Thompson Reichert (67), friends since 2000, were business partners in the Ganas Community in Staten Island NY. Bear has a long history with food. His initial involvement was at school, which allowed him to develop...

Food memories from my grandparents in Columbus

These are food memories from my mom's childhood visiting her grandparents and in Columbus, Ohio in the 1940s and 50s.

Ryan Hutchins and George Ross talk about religion and spirituality
November 5, 2022 App Interview

Ryan (18) interviews his grandfather George (78) talk about religious experience, foods and culture, and american politics. George talks about his experience with several different denominations and places of worship. He talks about his love of cooking and favorite foods...

Steve Desroches, Jim Farley and Tom Boland

Steve Desroches (49) talks to Jim Farley (61) and Tom Boland (58) about Far Land Provisions, a beloved corner grocery, sandwich stop and community gathering spot in Provincetown, Massachusetts.

PUBHLTH 309 StoryCrops Interview

Alexis Rakowski (22) talks with her grandmother, Kathrine Gorman (74) about how her eating habits have changed throughout her life.

Ajita Bhat and Alex Wu

Creating Community Through Sharing Stories: Ajita Bhat reflects on her immigration to America in the pursuit of higher education, and how her impressions of the country has evolved. After settling in Andover, she quickly found community, and eventually became the...

Linda Love Mesler and Alex Wu

Creating Community Through Sharing Stories: Linda Love Mesler, whose family has roots in rural Iowa for hundreds of years, talks about her global childhood, from New York to Cambodia. After becoming a technology lawyer, she settled in Andover and is...

Carol Newnam, a small farmer with a large impact

An interview with Carol Newnam, owner of the Friends of CORA Community Garden

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Sarah Underwood and Lea Zikmund

Sarah Underwood (33) talks with StoryCorps facilitator Lea Zikmund (23) about her relationship and journey with mental illness.

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Raymond Lakes and Yolanda Lakes

Yolanda Lakes (50) sits down with her father, Raymond "Ray" Lakes (72), to ask about his upbringing in Columbus, GA and the world events, as well as personal experiences, that have shaped his current worldview.

A Curly Top with Don
December 30, 2022 App Interview

Don (Dad, 79) and Willard (son, 13) talk about life, the universe and Daily Antidote of Song.

Anjali and Zoey discuss preparing for the climate emergency
November 17, 2021 App Interview

We discussed mental issues connected to the climate crisis, mainly climate anxiety. We also discussed coping mechanisms including finding a sense of community and spending time in nature.

What we can learn from college by those who have experienced it

Kaiten Kern, age 18, asks their mother, Jammie Kern, age 49, how her journey was in college and the ups and downs that came with it. From this interview we can compare how today's college experience versus the past can...

Jinny Savolainen and Burt Ames "There is nothing more noble than taking care of others."

Jinny Savolainen: 2020-10-16 16:59:41 Jinny and Burt talk about life in the pandemic and the importance of community

Philippines culture

In this interview I have a very special guest who's Filippino and we talk about their general culture