the great thanksgiving listen with my grandpa

We talked about my grandpa’s life as a child and how it has impacted him.

I Plead the Fifth

This was an interview between me and my grandma. She doesn’t like to talk about herself a lot but I was happy she was able to share a few things with me.

“My happiest memory… it’s a toss up between the day you were born and between the day Fati told me you were a girl” “So I’m your favorite?”

Hirah Chaudhary, 16, interviews her mother Zenab Chaudhary, 40. She talks about her childhood, immigration to America, and plans for the future (and maybe a curse). She came to the states at 10 and lived in Florida for a few...

Two Generations of Educators, Joe Martinez and Debbie Malestein

Starting with a discussion of my mom’s childhood, we discussed her path to a career in education and the experiences she’s had along the way. The title derives from the idea that my experiences in school and through watching my...

Summer Telleri and Helen Puchalski Interview

This is an interview about my grandma’s life growing up and her thoughts and dreams throughout her life.

Philip Sczerzenie Interview

This is an interview with my dad who was born in 1946 and now works as an environmental consultant

Interview with Dad

My dad described (in Polish) about the most important person in his life and a memory from his childhood.

Significant Father

In this interview, Joshua Ungerer talks to his father, Brian Ungerer, for the Great Thanksgiving Listen 2018, in Egg Harbor Township. During the interview, Brian goes in depth about what his childhood and some of his favorite memories he had...

Varshini Ganesh and her sister Shivani Srividya talk about their life moments and growing experiences.

In this interview, conducted on December 2nd, 2017 in Plano, Texas, Shivani Srividya talks about her childhood. Varshini Ganesh and Shivani Srividya being sisters talk about them growing up together. She talks about her memories and vivid imaginations as what...

Grandma Kaminski talks about her childhood

I am Connor Kaminski, one of the youngest grandchildren of my grandmother Alice Kaminski. She is the oldest living member of my entire extended family and the last of my grandparents. Turning 87 in 2018, she is an inspiration because...

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Annette Bergins and Jim Chojnacki

One Small Step partners Annette Bergins (86) and Jim Chojnacki [no age given] discuss how formative experiences with their families and the neighborhoods they grew up in influence their political views.

the great thanksgiving listen

Tiffani interviewed her aunt Julie at her home on December 7, 2020. Tiffani and her aunt Julie talked about her diffcult childhood and what she did during the summer in vietnam. They also talked about Julie's mother alittle bit. Finally,...

Amah

This is a recording of my grandmother, barbara sifflard, sharing the stories of her life, her perfect love story, and the memories of her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Interviewing My Dad

We talked about My dads memories as a kid and memories of me as a baby. I wanted to talk about his childhood because I want to know what he was like before my sisters and me.

Aniella and her great Grandmom talk about her life and growing up during the wars.

In this interview, conducted on November 28, 2019 in Stockton, New Jersey. Aniella interview her great Grandmom about her past and what life was like living during WWII and the Korean War. They talk about living in Trenton, New Jersey...

Amanda Tripodi’s Interview

This interview was mostly about the life of Amanda and any memories she had from her own life experiences as well as mine. Some stories happened while I was not alive so there were many surprises for me.

The Great Thanksgiving Listen with Marilena Tolea

During this interview with my mother, Marilena Tolea, we discussed several different topics. First, she described her childhood in Romania, school, and the impacts of communism. Then, she elaborated on her family, particularly the influences her siblings and her mother...