Arlyn M Ayala-Estrada and her long family friend Connie Mota while catching a laugh as always…

In this interview conducted in July 23,2020 in Oxford, Pennsylvania, Arlyn Mileydy Ayala-Estrada interviewed her family friend Connie Mota about her childhood and they’re friendship. Connie Mota shares how she’s known Arlyn since a little girl and used to babysit...

Thanksgiving with Grandma Flora

This is an interview with my grandmother, on my mom's side of the family. Flora Cruz is a mother of seven children, now all grown with their own families. Every year the whole family tries to get together on special...

English Class

I spoke about where i see myself in the future and some things I wish to be doing by then.

Elizabeth Guaracao and Anna Guaracao

Elizabeth Guaracao (67) speaks with her daughter, Anna Guaracao (23), about her immigration story from Colombia to the United States and her first couple of years living in Philadelphia with her oldest daughter, Gabriela. She shares a reflection on what...

The Fike Family History

A short interview between me and my grandmother about her past and the future of our family.

Interview with a Food Elder

Carol Ann Sweeney discusses baking Christmas cookies with her mom, grandmother, and children.

Interviewing my mom

In this interview conducted in November 2017 in York, Pennsylvania. I interview my mom Ayesha Yahya (35) about her childhood and family traditions. She shares her memories traveling to Saudi Arabia and India. She talks about her favorite hobbies and...

My grandmother’s life

I talked with my grandmother about her life growing up in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania with 6 siblings. She reflected on her life as a child and teen, remembering her family’s love of music, storytelling, and funny sayings, that she described as...

My mom, lasagna, and our family history

The story of how my mother's garnishes came to America, how her parents met, her life growing up in Mt. Lebanon, at Penn State and marrying my dad.

Living His Best Life

My interview with my Great Uncle Steve was nothing short of spectacular. I learned a lot about his interesting life story and was able to discover the secrets of how to live a long and happy life. We talked about...

“April 17th is your Gotcha Day”

In this recording I, Laren Barrett, sit down in my kitchen in Egg Harbor Township, NJ on November 26, 2018 with my mom and dad as they talk about the careers they’ve had growing up and what they remember about...

All about my Nonna

About my amazing grandmother, her life, and everything she has done for the people she loves

Louis Furlan and Gavin Wagner

Gavin Wagner (19) talks to his Grandfather, Louis Furlan (81), about childhood, family life, and fond memories.

Out of the Coal Dust: Living in Pennsylvania’s Hard Coal Region

Ethan Ingram talks with his grandmother, Ann Marie Sorochak, about life in Northeastern Pennsylvania. Along with this, his grandmother provides a look into the lives of immigrants and their children working in industry during the early half of the 20th...

The Great Thanksgiving Listen 2019: Abraham Assad's Inspiring Life in a Nutshell

I was lucky to interview Abraham Assad, and inherit countless life lessons from an amazing example. From his love for Penn State to his faith in Jesus Christ, we discussed his whole life in just a little over 40 minutes....

Interview with Bill Daws

In the interview with Bill Daws. We had discussed about what our family was like back then and a few things about himself.

Rich Naughton shares with his son (also Rich Naughton) and all listeners the stories and memories of his life

Growing up was a life-shaping journey for Rich Naughton. His father left when he was young, his mother was poor, the family was constantly moving all across the country so the mother could find work. By the end of his...