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Megan (20) tells a story about the most important person in her life, her grandfather “Poppy”. She talks about a road trip to his log cabin in Vermont, the many stops on the way, and their special relationship.

Thorsten Fjellstedt 82 interviewed by his son Anders Fjellstedt 42 in Thor’s home of 35 years as he prepares to move to Florida and live with Anders’ family. Thor reflects on his life in his house in Chapel Hill, NC,...

Charles "Chuck" Mestayer (72) speaks with conversation partner Franchesca Peña [no age given] about surviving a car accident, the passing of his brother, and what he relied on during these difficult times.

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This interview, conducted on November 26, 2023, features Dhruv Trivedi, a 16-year-old from Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey, and his father, Neerav Trivedi, a 47-year-old. The conversation, unfolding in their dining room, captures a heartwarming father-son dialogue. The discussion inquiries...

This recording between my mom, Aziza (39), and I (16) talk about her growing up in America after immigration, her family in Egypt, work, life goals and lessons learned. We are recording from our living room in New Jersey.

My Mom and I filmed this in Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey on November 27th, 2023. My Mom, Katie Biel shares her important and funny life stories with me, her daughter, Kylee Biel. Katie is 45 years old and Kylee...

Thomas Minshall (49) talks with his son, Christopher Minshall (16) about his childhood back in Kennett, Pennsylvania. How a father talks about his life as a kid living in a rural part of Pennsylvania and what it is like growing...

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...

Ethan Forman(16) talks with his Grams, Tema Steel(75) at her successful business, Steele Financial Solutions in Cherry Hill,NJ. They talk about her struggle as a woman entrepreneur in the late 70’s-Early 80’s and her sacrifice for her family. She is...

This interview was recorded on November 25, 2023 in Egg harbor Township, New Jersey in Alexa Nammour's cousin's basement. The participants in this interview are Alexa Nammour (16 years old) and Tina Nammour (22 years old). They both come from...

Jacob Garrow, 16, interviews his grandpa Robert Shibla, 92, on Thanksgiving day 2023 in his Aunt's living room. Jacob ask’s about many different times from his grandfather's life. Robert shares a multitude of stories and memories, from childhood recollections to...

In this interview Yara, a 15 year old, and her grandfather, Dave, who is 80, talk about the continuity and changes from growing up in the 40s to modern day. It explores subjects from wars, innovations, education, and politics.

Joayne, 48, interviews her Uncle Patrick, 77, about a death experience that led to the discovery and development of a lifelong hobby and a path of connection and service.

Daisy Luke talks to her mother Suzanne Luke about the death of Suzanne’s first child. They talk about grief and how to continue when something terrible happens.

Nadine Walker tells her brother’s story with domestic violence.

Today I talked about how my mom dealt with death for the first time. It is very hard subject to talk about but I feel like we got some good talking points about it.

One Small Step conversation partners Dolores Sheff (63) and Nancy Jones (70) discuss voting for different parties, but sharing many common interests and opinions around being compassionate towards others, education, money in politics, abortion, gun control, anti-depressants and joy.

Mother and daughter Stephenie Klingler (66) and Mackenzie Hatfield (38) talk about their fathers and loss, trading memories about Mackenzie’s late father Carter Hatfield and Stephenie’s father Robert Tebo.

One Small Step conversation partners Pilar McCloud (53) and Matthew Billings (48) discuss politics and intersectionality.

Karen Fleming (68) and Judy Schweitzer (68) come together at the Meadows Park Community Center to talk about the people in their lives that have influenced them the most. They reflect on their loved ones both alive and passed, the...

Loren Johnston (73) is interviewed by StoryCorps Facilitator, Julia Kirschenbaum (25), to tell about the lives of his father and mother. Loren's words are meant to serve a as a proper memorial to his father, Byron Frank Johnston, a mortician...

Friends Kerry Bringhurst (56) and Marianne Sidwell (57) discuss the death of Marianne's mother, their favorite memories, and their friendship.

a daughter interviews her father on his 80th birthday about the rises and falls of his life.

One Small Step conversation partners Cyane Lowden (77) and Roy Reynolds (76) share stories, experiences, and perspectives from their respective and abundantly lived lives.