Isabelle Papa and her dad Joe Papa talk about childhood memories and growing up in a big family.

In this interview, Isabelle Papa talks to her dad, Joe Papa, about his childhood and his experience with growing up with four sisters. He shares both happy and sad memories, but says that overall he was lucky to have such...

Interview with Poppy

I interviewed my grandpa - Patrick Pantoliano - who is 77 years old and resides in Hoboken, NJ. I was able to learn more about his upbringing and up to where is his life is now - a retired husband,...

I Would Tell You How Proud I Am, and How Much I Love You.

In this interview, conducted on November 27, 2018 in Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey, Stephanie Urban (16) interviews her mother Francine Urban (51) about her life growing up. Francine tells her daughter about her favorite things growing up in Atlantic...

The great thanksgiving listen: Addison Jacobs

After the recent death of my uncle and my grandmothers son, I called her from across the country to have an interview to learn more about her and her life

Simren Shah Interviews Sheel Patel – Shah in Marlboro, NJ

My mom worked hard to become what she is today despite all of the hardships she was forced to overcome. As an immigrant moving to America wasn't the easiest experience and this is her story of how she made it...

" I want people to remember me by my kindness."

Kendall Crusco (age 16) interviews her grandmother, Marie Crusco about her life as a child. Kendall asks her grandmother how she wants to be remembered. Marie shares about her summers spent in Atlantic City, NJ. Kendall asks Marie about her...

“Everything Can Be Possible”

Natasha Iqbal, student of Egg Harbor Township High School, interviews her mother, Rosanna Iqbal, about her life. They talk about her childhood, how immigrating to America was, and motherhood. Rosanna Iqbal is an American citizen and a citizen of Dominican...

Military Family

Gabby Germann (16) of Egg Harbor Township, NJ speaks with her father, James Germann (47) about his military service on November 24, 2018. In this interview they begin by discussing James background with the military. It then goes on to...

The Great Thanksgiving Listen

In this interview recorded on November 28th, 2021, Valmir Mirville (16) interviews his mother Nadege Mirville (40) about her past experiences in Haiti as well as some experiences with marriage and motherhood. Nadege talks about how she meets Jean Mirville,...

My great accomplishments throughout life

Today I am interviewing my poppy about several hardships in life and the struggle he had throughout the pandemic. Not only that my grandfather will let us in on some of his personal accomplishments and some important people during his...

Live to Love

My grandfather Lloyd Lee Jones and I discussed a lot about his childhood and experiences, and I got to become closer to him for it. He is passionate about everything he talks about and he left me with the words...

Eleanor Sapienza being interviewed by her granddaughter, Emily Rudolph got the Great Thanksgiving Listen 2017.

I (Emily Rudolph,16) interviewed my grandma Eleanor Sapienza (74) on November 25, 2017 in EHT, NJ. I learned a lot that I did now know about her. She shared her first memory and most recent memory. In addition, she told...

Make Your Life Your Own

In this interview conducted on December 3rd, 2019 in EHT, NJ, Joe Karlsen describes his life as a child, moving from city to city with his mother. He talks about the struggles he went through, as well as the successes...

Rob Lesko on growing up and raising kids

An oral history of how a parent grew up and took those lessons to teach his kids

“I would say being a mother is probably my biggest accomplishment”

In this interview, recorded on December 2019 in Omaha, Nebraska, Haley Reinhard (16) interviews her sister Kristina Reinhard (30) about her journey through the Military and new motherhood. She shares stories about basic training, tech school, and how she didn’t...

“She made us all toe the line”

In this interview, recorded on November 23 2018 in Egg Harbor Township, NJ, Jesselyn Ablett (17) interviewed her meme Ellen Cobb about her childhood. Along with the person who was the most influential in her life. They also discuss what...

Kaitlyn Fiore interviews her grandmother about her life

In this interview conducted on January 1st, 2020 in Flemington, New Jersey, Kaitlyn Fiore interviews her grandmother, Rosanne Freda. She asks her many questions about her life, specifically about their family and their traditions. Mrs. Freda also talks about Kaitlyn...

“Americans are crazy. They wear earrings on their teeth.”

In this interview, Lynn Daneguy has an insightful conversation with her mother, Angela Daneguy, in Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey on November 23, 2018. Angela discusses her life as a child and the hardships she overcame. She explains the importance...