"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...

“There’s so much stuff and you have to find the thing you love.”

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.

“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...

Tell me a little about yourself?

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...

“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...

“Not running with the crowd…”

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...

"Memorable moments in our lives stay with us forever" -Tina Nammour

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...

Recording – 11-23-2023 15:56:50

This was my interview with my Nana, who I love dearly and I’m glad to be apart of The Great Listen. I learned a lot from this interview and would do it again for sure.

"I was a lucky guy. I found a job in a beautiful marina, where the people were nice, and the boats were nice boats."

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...

David Lafazia & Ann Martin

David began his career in social work at The Mount right out of college. His godmother was on the board and helped his get his job. His family connections to The Mount run deep. His daughters both attended the daycare...

The Great Thanksgiving Listen

Tony Weiss is interviewed by his granddaughter, Reese Weiss about hid childhood growing up. This interview took place on Thanksgiving at Reese’s house. His life was amazing and exciting that made for a great story to tell. Tony Weiss has...

"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...

"I know you're going to find this hard to believe because I'm not a real big pet person"

Sydney Szeligowski interviewed her step-mother Maryann Szeligowski. Maryann describes where she grew up in New York City. She tells about what school was like and some memorable events in the past.

My grandmother’s special moments

Entrevista a mi abuelita Ortencia sobre momentos que han marcado su vida y la de nuestra familia.

Interview with Ta

I talked to my Abuelita (Ta) about her childhood and how it has made her the amazing person she is today!

Dad and his daughter

The interview included dads perspective on my childhood and our life together as I grew up, also included family history.

Eddie Matthews talks about his experiences with the Civil Rights Movement/Segregation

Samuel Derow(15) talks to Eddie Matthews(71) about his experiences growing up in the American South during the civil rights era/movement. Eddie shares about his experiences with racism, and the big influences his mom and grandmother were on him growing up.

Interview with my grandma

Kayla Rathbun (13) interviews Katrina Dean (55) about her life and her experiences.

Hannah Henley Interview

In this interview we talked about my grandmother’s childhood, her adult life, her high school/college, her jobs, and what she done up until where she is now.