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Siblings Sally Donlon (69) and Jon Donlon (72) recall growing up in downtown Lafayette and their favorite childhood memories.

One Small Step conversation partners Amy Tingle (54) and Trish Aylward (61) talk about art, community building, loss, baking, and cats.

Jim Marousis (74) interviews his wife, Karen Reinhardt (67), about her life and how her teenage years helped shape her into the person she is today. Note: This interview contains mentions of suicide and miscarriage.

One Small Step partners Alexandra Razell (35) and Micah Smith (51) connect over music, art, and dealing with grief from recent losses in their lives.

Clint McGuire (56) speaks with his friend Tamara Nicks (55) about her time as one of the first members of the University Theatre program at the University of South Carolina Aiken.

[Recorded: Thursday, February 9th, 2022] Carol (71) and Aly (38) have a One Small Step conversation in Charlottesville, Virginia. Carol is deeply involved in the Waynesboro community, although she is originally from a small coal mining town in Pennsylvania, spending...

Mary "Cathy" Harmon-Christian (57) talks with her aunt Mary Sheila Harmon-Sasso (83) about the Harmon family line and their roots in Illinois by way of Ireland.

Clint McGuire (56) interviews Olivia McNorrill (54) about her time as a student in University Theatre at the University of South Carolina Aiken and about how that experience influenced her teaching career.

New friends Gloria Salinas Oatman [no age given] and Manuela Velasquez (23) discuss Gloria's childhood, her connection to Earth, and her accomplishments in life. Gloria also talks about the importance of food, health, and healing.

Aaron Kennedy (40) talks with his design assistant/student, Moriah Jestus (18) about his experience in theatre education and the professional theatre world.

Clint McGuire (56) interviews long-time friend Gregory "Greg" Wardlaw (53) on his experiences as a theatre student at University of South Carolina Aiken's University Theatre program, and how it served him in his post-graduate life.

Mother Eleanor Francis [no age given] and son Isaac Madson (37) reflect on their relationship, recount stories from the past, discuss their Navajo identity, and pass on wisdom to future generations.

Clint McGuire (56) interviews his longtime friend, Miranda Lund (43), about her experiences as a student in the USC Aiken theatre department, and how it led to her creating an Instagram account devoted to cosplay.

Clint McGuire (56) interviews his friend and fellow University of South Carolina Aiken theatre department alum Casey Hendershot (52) about Casey's time at USC Aiken and his professional acting and stunt man career.

Anne McDonald (40) interviews her father, Chuck McDonald [no age given], about his childhood in Butte, Montana, his extended family, and his first jobs. Anne also appreciates Chuck's creativity, imagination, and work ethic, as well as the importance he places...

Claire Phinney (46) interviews her father, Robert "Bob" Phinney (74), about his childhood, his family, his artistic career, and his relationship to her children.

Jenn Simmons (39) interviews her friend, colleague, and mentor, Howard Cavner (68), about his childhood in the Ozarks region of Missouri, his relationship with his grandmother, the pride he has for his daughter, and the most important lessons that he...

Clo Ann Langdon (91) talks to her granddaughter Leslie Tibbits (48) about memories from her childhood and shares what her school days were like. She talks about her family and remembers fun activities she enjoyed doing with her grandchildren.

Kelli Cramer (54) talks with her husband John Cramer (59) about the many coincidences that make up their love story and nearly 30 years of happy marriage and partnership together.

Mary Crist (40) shares a conversation with her father, Jim Crist (66), about his childhood, his relationship with her mother, and the concerts that each of them have enjoyed.

Best friends John Cramer (59) and Doug Jarecki (48) have a conversation about how they met, how their acting careers progressed, and how they enjoy spending time together, along with their wives.

Larry Nelson (67) and his wife, Dawn Borowski (68), reflect on dating, the marriage proposal, their wedding, and enjoyment of travel.

Sarah Padgett (25) interviews her great uncle J. Brian Weller (86) about his childhood, the relationships that have shaped him, and his hopes for the future of their family. Throughout their conversation, they remember Richard Sanderson White, who was J....

Bailey Stahl, an actress, talks about her experiences throughout her life on stage and how it has impacted her.

Spouses Nancy Sills, (67) and Jim Sills (67), sit down to preserve some memories for their children and their grandchildren. They describe the strong communities they each grew up in, share their favorite stories about various family members, and reflect...