Noah and Priscilla – 4/30/24

Friends Noah (26) and Priscilla (21) talk about school, journalism, family and traveling the world.

Frank McAdams E2 Journalism
December 17, 2023 App Interview

Frank McAdams talks about his work as a journalist during the Watergate era.

Janice Denham: Writers for Life
January 9, 2023 App Interview

Janice and Pam talk about writing in St. Louis and Janice’s decades of on the job and local journalism.

Miriam Hossaini and Virginia Anderson

[Recorded: Tuesday, November 1st, 2022] Miriam (22) and Virginia (68) record a virtual One Small Step conversation in Charlottesville, Virginia. Miriam is a fourth-year architecture student at the University of Virginia and Virginia is the editor of the Daily Progress,...

Sheila Elliott and Larry "Bud" Meyer

[Recorded: October 21, 2022] Sheila (64) and Larry (68) have a One Small Step conversation. Sheila, an alumna of VCU's School of Pharmacy, describes herself as having a lifelong passion for issues surrounding racial justice and engaging in other forms...

My Poppy’s Story

After spending 2 years in Germany during the Vietnam War, he returned home to help run the family newspaper.

The transformational power of mentorship in college

Our conversation centered on my transformation from two-time college dropout plagued with depression and suicide ideation to college graduate in my mid-40s and eventually a Ph.D. from the Missouri School of Journalism. Dr. Ross’ encouragement and influence paved the way...

News Around the World

In conversation with WNBC anchor Michael Garguilo, Amanda Gaffney discusses his career and the effects it has had on his life.

Priya Mahadevan and Allan Stam

[Recorded Thursday, December 14, 2021] Priya (50s) and Allan (60) recorded a One Small Step conversation in Charlottesville, Virginia. They talked about their experiences living in various countries around the world, immigration, family, and their shared love of cooking.

Cristina Amador and Olivia Paschal

[Recorded on October 26, 2021] Cristina Amador ('24) and Olivia Paschal (PhD '26) share their experiences growing up in open-minded Christian households, the decisions that led them both to the University of Virginia, and their disapproval of partisan labels.

'A nonstop adventure': A father-son conversation on a life in journalism

Jim Trotter has worked in newspapers for more than 50 years, meeting larger-than-life figures along the way, like notorious segregationist Governor George Wallace and legendary Olympian Jesse Owens. He's covered events both globally historic, like the German reunification, and locally...

Alyssa Fermin and Kenneth Fermin

Listen to Alyssa Fermin (18) and Kenneth Fermin (20) talk about Kenneth’s goals in life, our grandfather, and being kicked by six year olds.

Chan Williams Discussing the Change in News Media with Her Mom

Chan Williams (26) and her mother Jill Williams (57) discuss journalism. Jill Williams is a high school journalism teacher. In this conversation they discuss teaching journalism, memories of the news growing up and the changes in news media since then.

The Difference in News from Nepal to America: Anjoo Pokharel’s Take as a Former Journalist in Both Countries

Aayam Bastola interviews his mother Anjoo Pokharel, a former journalist, about the differences in news from Nepal to that in America. She delves into topics like revolts, western culture, and thirst for knowledge as she describes her point of view...

Interview with Marianne and River Morgan

River Morgan asks his mom about her life as a journalist and a few other profound questions.

Mass Media, From Gen X to Z

Discussion ranging from different types of media, to generational struggles and differences.

Reporter to Librarian

Aimee Lockhardt has been a librarian at Dover Public Library for 8 years. Before that she worked as a reporter for a local paper. We interview her about her transition from reporter to librarian and why she decided to make...

Sydney Becknell Interview // 3-21-2020

I sit down with my girlfriend, Sydney Becknell, to talk about everything from mental health and the coronavirus to mothman and cold spaghetti.