"Speak the truth in love is not the worst advice…" – Ben Brazil shares stories of travel, writing, politics and the people of Richmond, IN

If you struggle with the current political climate (especially the public discourse), take a listen to Ben's interview. Learn about his early life, his path to Richmond, religion, and his career/projects. He also talks about the way he navigates current...

"We've got to hold ourselves up- we've got to have each other's back" – Mike Gibbs on being a musician and family businessman in Richmond.

Mike and Alison discuss his career in music, his local business ventures, working with family (they work together so well!) and raising a family in Richmond. Music lovers: Hear Mike's Billboard 100 song "Sarah's In Love" at the end of...

Vietnam War Interview Project

Terry Smith was born right before the Vietnam war. He lived through it as a student and he went on to teach it year after year in his high school American history teacher. In this interview you will be provided...

Lucky to be a blue.

A conversation with my wonderful "Nanny B" (grandmother) about her relationship with my granddad, Jerry Blue. Silly memories and meaningful life lessons from very wise woman that took place on a lovely Friday afternoon. We discuss the impact of growing...

This Is My Sister

This interview was done in Columbia City, IN. With myself, Chloe Temple (17) talking with my sister, Emily Temple (19), about her week in a whole different country.

Deborah Palmer and Terry Maynard

[Recorded Friday, April 28th, 2023] Deborah (64) and Terry (43) have a One Small Step Conversation in Charlottesville, Virginia. Deborah is a mother of two from Richmond, Virginia and works as an Inspector for UVA's Facilities Management. Terry is a...

Landon Roberts
November 29, 2017 App Interview

I ask Landon a few questions about where he grew up and how his environnent has affected him.

“Richmond is a perfect place to get started in life”- Caleb talks about discovering Richmond and “growing” the Richmond Farmer’s Market

Caleb Smith tells us about why he settled in Richmond after his college career at Earlham, his vision for the growing Farmer's Market, and what he appreciates about small town living.

An Outstanding Manager

For this interview, conducted in February 2018 in Columbia City, Indiana, Colin Temple (17) interviews Jason Gipe (37) about his job as a manager at the local YMCA. Colin is asking questions surrounding what Mr. Gipe does for a living,...

Alex Roberti

Alex Roberti: 2024-03-25 21:56:49, Rita Wilsdorf(71) Grandma (Oma). Discussed history during Cold War, Moon landing experience. Presedent Kennedy's assassination, Entertainment choices during the time, what was dating like, what was school like, Where you a Hawk or a dove?. Berlin...

Rollie Zumbrunn and Don Gathers

[Recorded: Tuesday, August 23, 2022] Rollie (45) and Don (63) have a One Small Step conversation in Charlottesville, Virginia. Rollie works for Facilities Management at the University of Virginia, and Don is a deacon who served as the chair of...

“We need to celebrate those things that are good and positive” – Shaun on his family’s local history and the role art plays in our community

Shaun Dingwerth, Director of Richmond Art Museum, talks with Alison about the way art has shaped and continues to shape our history and culture in Richmond and Wayne County. His relatives were among the first settlers in the area and...

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Mike Rahm, Beth Sells, and AJ Rahm

Mike Rahm (61) speaks with his daughters Beth Sells (33) and AJ Rahm (26) about proposing to their mother, moving to Bozeman, Montana, the misfortunes that befell them there, wild times with his coworkers, and moving back to Illinois.

Mady talks to Mrs. Esterline about her job at WCCS.

in this interview, i will be talking to Mrs. Esterline about her job and what she has to do within it. I’m going to ask her a few simple questions about her job, and then go deeper into the details...

Interview with Levi

We talked about the current situation with the coronavirus and how this has changed him.

"I have always felt at home wherever I go."

Aileen and Alison talk about growing up on a farm, moving to Richmond, teaching at RHS, and her retired life as a community volunteer.

"After the first year, it got easier to sell." – Bill Thistlethwaite on creating the Meltdown Ice Festival in Richmond, IN

Bill and Alison talk about why the Meltdown Ice Festival is special, what makes it different, and how the visiting carvers embrace this small Midwestern town in the dead of winter.

Nanas Time To Always Remember…

In this interview, conducted November 2023 in Valparaiso, Indiana. Maddox Jordan(15) interviews his grandma Patti Jones(66). In this interview Patti Jones talks about her childhood, parents, and her traditions. Mrs. Jones goes in deep detail about her childhood with her...

Mary Alice Medlicott

this is me talking with my grandma mary alice medlicott