Talk about art accessibility with Christopher and Helen Bowling

Father, Christopher Bowling (41), and daughter, Helen Bowling (19), talk about the accessibility of art and what Christopher's experience with sketching and writing was like and what financial, social, mental, and systemic barriers he faced.

humans of jms – Delilah/Mr. Finer

Mr. Finer discusses his winter break, the writing life, and his career goals.

Kurth Krause E1 Author
December 16, 2023 App Interview

Kurth Krause has written several books, including My 36 Years In Space, and Choices: A Roadmap Through Life. He speaks about his journey as an author.

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Keith Guernsey and Laurel Schunk

One Small Step conversation partners Keith Guernsey (71) and Laurel "Laurie" Schunk (80) take an hour to discuss their hobbies, the political evolutions, and their concerns for the future of our country.

A welcoming experience of the Church – Paulist Fr. Joe Scott

Paulist Fr. Joe Scott recently celebrated the 50th anniversary of his ordination as a #priest. Fr. Joe served in campus ministry for much of his first decades as priest. He was also an associate editor at Paulist Press from 1998...

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Connie Roop and Peter Roop

Spouses Connie Roop [no age given] and Peter Roop (72) discuss being together for fifty years, Peter being from Memphis Tennessee, his involvement in the Civil Rights Movement, their travels across the seven continents, and their two children.

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Steven Cochron and Alan Buddendeck

One Small Step partners Steven Cochron (44) and Alan Buddendeck (58) discuss their unique careers, sexual abuse in the Catholic church, and concerns with both political parties.

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Tara Fields and Morgan Zipf-Meister

Tara Fields (40) speaks with StoryCorps Facilitator, Morgan Zipf-Meister (40), about her upbringing, time in the US military, and her ongoing work in suicide prevention and mental health advocacy for military service members.

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Shermaine Perry-Knights and Morgan Zipf-Meister

Shermaine Perry-Knights (37) speaks with StoryCorps Facilitator, Morgan Zipf-Meister (40), about her upbringing as a military brat and messages behind the books she has written.

Dave Blumenstock and John Doe

[Recorded Friday, May 19, 2023] Dave (53) and John (39) have a One Small Step conversation in Charlottesville, Virginia. John is a proud father and teaches college writing and literature. Dave has worked in the tourism industry, as an actor,...

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Amy Anderson and Anastasia Hipkins

Sisters Amy Anderson (62) and Anastasia Hipkins (59) share a conversation about the importance of family, Anastasia's work as an author, and the life lessons they have learned.

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Spike Prendergast and Michael Bingham

Paul "Spike" Prendergast [no age given] speaks with his friend Michael Bingham (60) about his hobbies, his love of performing, and his work as an author and artist.

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Henry Gordon and Zubair Hassan

One Small Step conversation partners Zubair Hassan (84) and Henry Gordon (50) cover a range of political and miscellaneous topics. They find they both changed their political views in adulthood, regard medicine as poison, and believe religion should not other...

Ralph Crosby, A Life of Writing

A granddaughter interviews her grandfather about his lifelong love of writing.

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Natasha Herring and Virginia Vasquez

Friends and soul sisters Natasha Herring (48) and Virginia Vasquez (40) remember their grandparents' life and talk about how they have been influenced by them at various stages in life.

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Sabina Jones and Naomi Love

Sabina Katherine Jones (24) tells her interview partner Naomi Love (27) about growing up in Taos, New Mexico, the travels she has embarked upon, and her outlook on the world.

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Russ Howell and Paul Reeves

Friends Russ Howell (70) and Paul Reeves (60) share a conversation about their love of reading. The two talk about their relationship with reading growing up, the books that have impacted them, and the miracle of losing yourself in a...

Masculinity in the Modern Age

Greta Henderson (21) and Jennifer Todd-Ferrell (39) discuss the intricacies of masculinity and gender in modern America.

Chance meeting: Cheryl Houston
February 27, 2023 App Interview

Cheryl and Pam talk about Cheryl’s journey from diagnosis to No Evidence of Disease. Cheryl was diagnosed with a rare cancer in 2018. They also talk about their connection through a writers group.

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Carmel Keane and Shira Smillie

Carmel Keane (22) shares a story she's written with new friend and StoryCorps facilitator Shira Smillie (26), reflecting on her grandparents, her connection to Ireland, and the way photographs can carry memories.

Chris Klein & Alex Wu

Chris Klein, an Andover native and author, discusses his German and Irish roots. He recounts his life growing up amidst classism in the 1980s. Inspired by AP US History class, he discovered his passion for research-based writing, determined to preserve...