StoryCorps Interview about Socialization and Family

I interviewed my mom, Lori McIlroy. She begins by discussing someone who had a big impact on her life. Next, she goes on to talk about her family dynamic growing up, parenting, and her career choices.

Legacy: One Place, Two Different Families

Jadyn (16) and Mags (17), friends for eight years, discuss their own family histories, as well as their own lives. They are both fifth generation Californian, and they talk about the family history they have in common, and the parts...

Erin Nanney, Douglas Hoff, and Michaela Haberkern

Erin Nanney (32), Douglas Hoff (55) and Michaela Haberkern (56) talk about their relationship as niece, uncle and aunt.

Shaheen Morakkabi and his grandma Jamileh Davachie

Jamileh Davachie (74) talks to her grandson, Shaheen Morakkabi (15) about her childhood and life in Iran during and after the revolution and her family.

My mom’s story

My mom has not had the easiest time with her family so she strives to make sure our family stays close.

Grace interview

Grace is from North Dakota she is 23 years old. she talks about growing up in North Dakota and the family traditions and how her upbringing has made her who she is today. Growing up in harsh environments she learned...

Michael Ellis & Alexis Bierman

I interviewed my uncle Michael Ellis he lives in Hawaii and is here for the holidays, I also interviewed Alexis Bierman my twin sister that lives with me. They are my two favorite people and I am blessed that I...

Kathleen Sullivan

Benjamin interview interviews his grandma on thanksgiving. They talk about her childhood, her jobs, and her memories of family.

Kezziah Ferguson interviews her dad for the Great Thanksgiving Listen.

Kezziah Ferguson (13) interviews Ryan Ferguson, her father, (47) on some aspects of his life. They talk about his occupations, childhood dreams, and his hobbies. Ryan Ferguson shares his veiws on being a pastor and how that relates to his...

Mom’s childhood memories and more

I asked my mom about her life. Mostly things about her childhood, traditions, and things that are important to her.

Grandpa and Emmy

Emmy (14) asks her grandpa Steve questions about their family.

Allison Cooley and her grandfather, Ronald Ford, discuss Ronald's experience in the U.S. Army

This interview, recored on November 21st 2020 from Albuquerque New Mexico where Allison (16) lives, interviews her grandfather, Ronald (87), who lives in Concord New Hampshire, explores Ronalds early school days in New Hampshire and life overseas in Taiwan, drafted...

Talking to Julia

In this we were able to talk about her legacy and the imprints she’s left on me and our family and the imprints we’ve left on her.

Nana and Papa’s Life

I (Cora, 15) interviewed my mother’s parents, Nana (Bonnie, 70) and Papa (John, 70). They talked about their time growing up as well as raising my mother.

Juan Partida’s Life

My dad, Juan Partida, shares about his early childhood, favorite family traditions, and how he met my mom.

Interview with Grandma Pam Eckstein

Emma Graves interviews her grandma (Grandma Pam) and they talk about her life growing up, and what it is like now.

Joshua and Angel

on this day on December 5th, I sat down with a good friend of mine to talk about our differences growing up and his way through life