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Interview with Susan Bishop about #StonewallOutLoud.

The person I interviewed talks about the struggles of coming out/not being straight. (This is not a Ted talk.)

Interview with Yvonne Ritter about her life as an LGBTQ pioneer, part 2: post-high school years.

31 year old Jasmine Long interviews her fiancé Sean Walker for a school project.

Gay life in the New York City theatre world in the 1980’s and the impact of HIV and AIDS

This is a conversation about my mom(April Hammonds), her religious views, and having a gay son. Based in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and recorded by me, Anthony Lanci, the gay son.

One Small Step conversation partners Erika N. (66) and Hugh Murray (81) talk about LGBTQ+ issues, diversity in their lives and value sets, and their shared troubled feelings about lies being pervasive in the US.

Final project podcast

One Small Step partners Janelle Bogart (38) and Keith Pickus (63) discuss their differences growing up Baptist in Wichita, Kansas and Jewish in Los Angeles, California.

Mason Cohen, a high school student, discusses the childhood and childhood experiences for one of his educators, Phillip McFarland (Mr.McFarland).

Gay life in New York City before and after Stonewall.

Steve Desroches (49) talks to Marc Guerrette (57) about life in Provincetown, Massachusetts and his involvement with the theatrical troupe the Gold Dust Orphans.

Friends Maggie Williams (53) and Martha Marvel (72) discuss being transgender and trans-feminine, living in the closet, they’re coming out stories, and building a community of support.

One Small Step partners [No Name Given] [No Name Given] (18) and Kelsey Terra (32) have a conversation about their struggles with learning disabilities, their goals, and hobbies.

Stevie talks about the health disparities and racism she's faced and witnessed while working in the healthcare industry when it comes to giving birth and postpartum

Steve Desroches (48) talks to Christopher Kenney about his life as a dancer and as Edie, a high-kicking drag queen.

Mentor and mentee Fr. Donal Godfrey (64) and Leandro Gonzalez (38) talk about their experiences as openly gay men in the Catholic Church. They reflect on their faith journeys, their lives in San Francisco, and their friendship.

Board of Directors Storytelling Project: Our first StoryCorps conversation is between SFV Board Co-chair Bill Haskell (77) and Board member Liv Schaffer (31). In this inspiring conversation, Bill and Liv talked about many things including people who have been instrumental...

Jerry Albrent (72) interviews his friend Matthew Haynes [no age given], the owner and founder of Club Q, where a mass shooting took place on November 19, 2022. Matthew reflects on how his life journey led him to open a...

Steve Desroches (48) talks to Dr. Matt Bell (51) about his work as a professor at Bridgewater State University (MA) specifically his work in the field of queer studies.

Miranda Smith, 19 years old, interviews Taylor Eadie a 19 year old who was born in Omaha, Nebraska. He shares his story about his childhood and experiences being a part of the LGBTQ+ community. He also shares his relationship with...

One Small Step conversation partners Larry King (39) and Taylor Stevenson (33) discuss growing up "privileged" versus "dirt floor poor," the role of the U.S. military, and struggles with substance abuse and depression.

Steve Desroches (47) talks to Tom Dunlop (61) about his experiences filming the 1978 movie "Jaws 2."

One Small Step participants Shasta Steinert (28) and Arvin Fontarum (38) talk about not being fully represented by either political party, the way people express their beliefs to others, and how learning and experiencing more has shaped their beliefs today.

Steve Desroches (48) talks to John James Pirroni (36) about his work as a drag queen performing under the name Delta Miles.