Interview with Dad

Sarah Gates - 14 years old Steve Gates - (he’d rather not say) Wednesday, January 3rd, 2024

Too Many Mice

Chloe Jennings(15) listens to her mom, Alex Jennings(49) as she tells a childhood memory of her first pet that was a disaster. (Image featured: Chloe at a young age with her mom, Alex)

"Being the center of my family, I recall how everyone's attention was always on me. This led me to sometimes act out, like when I pulled my

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...

“He taught me many things, one being tolerance”.

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...

“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...

“Wouldn’t Change a Thing”

This interview is held between a daughter and father, Amanda & Richard Brown. The interview is held in their basement, better known as The Foxhole. This conversation talks about anything from finding love to wild childhood memories. This interview unlocks...

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Thadis Box and Mary DaSilva

Mary DaSilva (62) interviews her father, Thadis "Thad" Box (94), about his childhood in Central Texas, his time in the military, and the life lessons he has learned.

“I just wanted to be happy and have a family of my own”

Emma Lynch(16) interviews her mom, Ella(57) about her childhood and current life. This interview was recorded on Thanksgiving, November 26, 2020 in Ella’s bedroom in Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey. They talk about religion, moving from the city to the...

Gary Hance's Incredible 4th Grade Find!

Gary Hance talks with Folkllife Director Lesley Schierenbeck about his childhood find of what he thinks could appear to be a Lenape dugout canoe off of the shores of Manahawkin, New Jersey. The vessel was found off of the property...

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Dario Toffenetti and Carrie Bagg

Dario Louis Toffenetti (93) shares memories about his childhood, parents, and family with his daughter, Carolynn "Carrie" Louise Toffenetti Bagg (62). Dario also shares stories of working with his dad in the restaurant industry and talks about his relationship with...

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Annel Mena and Dr. Hilda Ontiveros

Colleagues Annel Mena (23) and Dr. Hilda Ontiveros (41) discuss Annel's experience as a woman in sports. Annel serves as one of very few woman referees in sports in El Paso, Texas. They also discuss sexism at large and seeing...

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Cassandra Walker and Jill Henderson

Cassandra Walker [no age given] speaks with her friend, Jill Henderson (57), about her late son Terence, how she remembers him, and how his death has impacted their family.

Interview with my grandmother

Carole Dreger, 80, my grandmother. World War 2. Cold War. Vietnam. Meeting and marrying my grandfather. Teaching. Childhood memories. Fashion and music of the time.

"So I caused a little trouble coming into the world too"
December 8, 2022 App Interview

Rita Bowman (58) talks to her daughter, Sam Armengolt (16), about her childhood and what she has learned throughout her life. Born into a lower class family, Rita took care of her younger siblings while growing up; at 18 she...

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Chelsea Niemann and Allison Oberempt

One Small Step Conversation partners Allison "AJ" Oberempt (61) and Chelsea Niemann (31) share a conversation about their upbringings, their political values, and their families.

Papa and Arielle

My Papa talks about how our family immigrated from Guyana to America. He talks about his childhood in Guyana, and transitioning to the United States as an adult.

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Jill Heil, Kathy Patrick, and Kenneth Patrick

Jill Heil [no age given] interviews her parents, Ken Patrick [no age given] and Kathleen "Kathy" Patrick [no age gven] about growing up, having children, and words of wisdom for future generations.

Jewelia Vasquez interviewing her mother, Priscilla, about her life and growing up.

In this interview taken in Corpus Christi, TX on May 24th, 2022, Priscilla answers questions about everything from her childhood to her current job and work. She talks about her experience growing up and remembers her amazing father who passed...

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Vito Palmietto and Vito G Palmietto

Vito G Palmietto (30) interviews his father, Vito Palmietto (61), about his career in the food service industry. They discuss Vito's experiences acting as an Executive Chef and as a Food and Beverage Director, as well as what it was...

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Pierre Beuret and Natasha Rice

Natasha Rice [no age given] talks with her dad, Pierre Beuret [no age given], about his childhood in Switzerland, his career as a chef, and the many places he has traveled.