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My grandma loves to tell stories. Interesting stories if anything. I thought she would be the best person for this project and loved hearing from her.

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.

In this interview I ask my grandfather to recount the most memorable parts of his life

Asking my mother about her childhood

This interview is with my grandparents, also known as Nana & Grandad. It was recorded on December 2,2017 in my living room. We talked about our ancestors/family,the first time they met, and heart felt life lessons. They also told me...

In this interview conducted in November 2021 in Egg Harbor Township New Jersey, Nicole Zimmerman (16) interviews her mom Theresa Zimmerman (44) about her childhood, how she met her husband, and some of the most influential people in her life....

For "The Great Thanksgiving Listen 2019", Jacob Dembin, a student at Egg Harbor Township High School, interviews his grandparents, Gail and Gill Dembin at his house in Egg Harbor Township. Gail and Gill explain many of their achievements both personal...

In this interview recorded on November 2017 in Jersey City, New Jersey, Marissa Reinoso(19) interviews her mom, Olga Gonzalez(55) about her experience on being a mother. Olga Gonzalez shares her feelings on becoming a mom, and some of her memories...

In this interview, conducted in November 2018 in Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey, Cecilia Munoz (16) interviews her past teacher history teacher, Ralph Bernard (65) about the events that shaped him into the influential person he is today. Mr. Bernard...

Mom(LaShawn Johnson) has a fun, enlightening Chritmas Eve conversation with soon to be 9 year old (Xavier Johnson)

In this interview, conducted in December 2017 in Egg Harbor Township, NJ, Kate Sansom (17) interviews her grandmother Joan Conover (74) about her childhood, her life as a parent, and her life as a grandmother. Mrs. Conover shares stories about...

Matthew Regan (35) and his mother Theresa Regan-Geraci (73) remember Theresa's mother and Matthew's grandmother.

We did a basic overview of what are relationship is right now and what he hopes for the future.

On January 5, 2020, Danielle Faltraco (16) interviewed her father Peter. They talk about his childhood in Belleville, NJ, working at a car dealership, and being a father and granddad. He talks about some of his old hobbies such as...

Childhood, Career, Family, Love, Death, & the Future.

I have a lovely chat with my big brother Rhon Matthew (22) on how he got his current job and how he handled living in the Philippines during the pandemic’s highest peak. My big brother had went to Silliman University...

This interview was recorded on Nov. 20th, 2018, in participation of The Great Thanksgiving Listen. During the interview, Gianna Maldonado (16) asks her grandma Maria Fiola (63) about some of the struggles she encountered trying to raise another baby after...

Zoe and Noah Saben talk about the past, the present, and the future.

I decided to interview my mom for this thanksgiving listen project because although I know her now. I don’t know a lot of her past and I wanted to to know where she came from, what life was like, and...

Allie Chester performs an interview with her Aunt, Peg Chester, at her family Thanksgiving dinner. Allie asks her Aunt about her life, her favorite memories, her experiences, and their family. Their family runs on determination and are extremely important to...

Recorded on December 3,2017 in Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey.In this interview I took the time to interview my best friend’s father. In this interview I got to know more about him and his past, even my friend got to...

In this interview, Kylee Johnson (16) at Egg Harbor Township High School in Egg Harbor Township New Jersey interviews Linda Peterson (69), her grandmother, on her life growing up, relationships, and her children today for the 2018 Great Thanksgiving Listen....

While I got to talk with my family during our thanksgiving get-togethers, my Tio Rico and Tia Diana live in Virginia and were unable to come. As a result, I wanted to make sure that I called and was able...

A little chat about family, parental bonds, and tradition.

In this interview, conducted in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, on November 16, 2017, my Uncle Jay and I talk about the hardships and memories of my Dad, his brother. My Uncle retells many stories about my Dad from their childhood...