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This is an interview I recorded with my grandpa.

Agasne Bragado is a 17 year old who lives for the arts, also my twin sister. She is who I would call the smart twin, always pursuing better grades and academics. Ever since she was little she was into art,...

One Small Step conversation partners Nate Yoder (52) and Austin Turner (31) talk about growing up in relatively homogenous areas, expanding their point of view, their shifting politics and parenting.

One Small Step partners Michael Robbins (71) and Michael Ryan (66) have a conversation about the polarization of the world, the Catholic and Mormon churches they've been surrounded by, and patriotism.

How a gay man who grew up in a conservative religious southern family stood up for who he is to his family at 56 and found happiness with his life partner and husband of over 20 years.

In 1992, Sacramento Frontrunners, an LGBTQ running group was formed. James and Saul were part of the first group. As part of our 30th Anniversary, they share some of their best memories of the early years and what this group...

Steve Desroches (48) talks to Daniel Gomez Llata (58) about his role as the Town Crier in Provincetown, Massachusetts and the history of this beloved figure.

Steve Desroches (47) talks to his friend Christopher Sousa (53) about being an artist in Provincetown, Massachusetts.

Steve Desroches (48) talks to Spencer Keasey (55) about his time as a porn star working under the name Spencer Quest.

Gwendolyn shares her coming out as transgender story with Ian and even though it has costs her jobs, relationships, her home and for a time caused her to live in crisis, but being correctly gendered makes it all worthwhile

One Small Step partners Lisa Lindsay (45) and Kim Hawley (58) discuss climate change, the war in Ukraine, and find common ground around their love for the outdoors and having dogs.

I've had an interesting life

Nicole Cromwell [no age given] reflects on her experience caring for a young woman and the connection she had with her patient's family. She speaks about her dual career as a nurse and artist and how both roles have sustained...

Oliver Bell (41) interviews his father, Larry Bell (83), about his life, his artwork, and his approach to seeing the world. The two talk about centering improvisation, spontaneity, intuition, and trust in making art.

Anita Rodriguez (82) shares the stories of her life with her conversation partner Naomi Love (27), reflecting on age, art, and her activism. Anita also speaks about the dynamics of race, racism, and culture, particularly through the lens of growing...

Eugene Ashton-Gonzalez (37) talks to his friend and mentor John Law (64) about pilgrimage, community, and life in the Bay Area underground arts scene. They reflect on their time using the signal tower on Yerba Buena Island to host events...

Gary’s experience coming into his gay identity in his hippie days in San Francisco.

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.

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.

Steve Desroches (48) talks to his friend Anthony Hand (54) about their friendship, drag queens and Hand's movie "Maxxie LaWow", an animated film about a drag super-shero.

Steve Desroches (48) talks to Char Priolo (79) about being a member and co-founder of the pioneering all lesbian musical comedy revue The Fabulous Dyketones.

Steve Desroches (48) talks to Devin Marchany (35), also known as Roxy Pops, about his work as a drag queen in Provincetown, Massachusetts.

Just two gays

In 1992, Sacramento Frontrunners, an LGBTQ running group was formed. James and Saul were part of the first group. As part of our 30th Anniversary, they share some of their best memories of the early years and what this group...