Stories from Home, Pennsylvania

My grandfather talked about his childhood and also how he ended up in Wisconsin.

Interviewing My Dad

My Dad (Ross) talks with me (Luke) about his life experiences, going from his childhood to now. He talks about school, his family, jobs, and how he met my Mom. He also touches on some future plans he has.

The Great Listen
November 26, 2017 App Interview

The interview was based on Rosie Jaison's childhood and early experiences.

Interview with Cousin Joan

Interview about her childhood, first job, and things that impacted her life greatly

Interview with my Grandmom

In this interview me and my grandmother talked about what life was like when she younger and some people who she missed and had an impact on her in her life.

Patrick and his Unique Life

Father (56) discusses his childhood and views on life with his 16 year old daughter.

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Veronica Fischmann and Jenni Lippold

One Small Step conversation partners Veronica (36) and Jenni (42) have a conversation about their backgrounds growing up and living in different places, their experiences living abroad in Italy, and their views on having diverse communities and perspectives in their...

Thanksgiving interview

Talking to my grandmother about her past, family, work life, childhood, music and how Covid affected her.

Mackensey Jack and her Gaga talk about how important family is.

This interview was conducted in Freeport, Pennsylvania and Mackensey interviewed Gaga in her game room. They talked about Gaga’s life and how important family is to her. Family is a huge part of her life. She grew up in a...

Natalie Borne and her favorite aunt, Eileen, talk about her life

In this interview, Natalie Borne and Eileen Hower talk about Eileen’s childhood and early adulthood. They discuss school and childhood memories as well as her family.

A Father’s Story

My father, Jon Slagel, and I discussed his life prior to having children. He spoke about how he spent his time as a child, what jobs he had before taking on a full career, and what his journey to marrying...

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Randy Ham and Anthony Lower

Two best friends, Anthony Lower (56) and Randy Ham (48) remember how they were brought together over Teen Titan comic books and Stevie Nicks in a fun and magical conversation.

Common Ground Tacony Oral History Project: Heather

Heather shares stories of growing up in the historic Philadelphia neighborhood, Tacony, and shares stories of her childhood and upbringing and then her eventual opening of her business in Mt. Airy, Philaelphia. Recorded as part of an artist residency with...

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Michael Lyons and David Hoffman

One Small Step conversation partners Michael Lyons (71) and David Hoffman [no age given] talk about their careers, the importance of family, and the difficulty of talking about politics in the current era of political divisiveness.

Bill Thodes Story

My name is Emma Viehweger and I interviewed my grandfather Bill Thode. My grandpa is 75 years and we discussed his life as a child and how different events that occurred in his life shaped who he is today.

Common Ground Tacony Oral History Project: Charles Tyson Jr.

A fairly recent transplant from West Philadelphia to Tacony, Charles is an artist, singer, dancer and event producer in the performing arts of Philadelphia. Charles gives insight into his involvement in the flourish Art scene in Tacony, also known as...