Do Not Avoid the Difficult Things

How does the child of immigrant parents become a greatly respected and successful businessman, with nothing but diligence and hard work? On November 28, 2017, Jade Mars interviews her father Michael Karlin in Beverly Hills California. He will talk about...

All the Questions I’ve Ever Wanted to Ask
November 25, 2023 App Interview

My name is Liam Silhan I am 12 years old and in this interview I interviewed my mother Leane Silhan who is 49 years old. The topics that we discussed were ancestors, her childhood, her past occupations, her spouse, her...

Anil Leatherwal and his transition from childhood to now to the future.

In this interview, conducted over the phone from Chicago to Los Angeles in June 2018, Anil Leatherwal shares his life story from childhood to now. Mr.Leatherwal starts off by mentioning the numerous hardships his family encountered such as divorce, financial...

Recording – 12-10-2023 19:59:16

I interviewed my mom about her life growing up and her choices that she made through her life.

To Live With Masks and Gloves

On this episode, we’re spotlighting the topic of COVID-19 and growing up.

East meets West: The Rise of a Great Man

We talked about how he immigrated to the US from Pakistan alone when he was 16 years old and has learned many important life lessons. He powered through the hard times in life and has become an amazing, kind, and...

Khristopher Simmons Service Learning Interview

This interview is me asking questions to my 71 year old grandmother, about her life, politics and the thoughts on the generation today.

Tom Zemrowski and Athena Miller: How I Met Your Grandmother

Athena Miller, 8th grade, interviews her grandfather, Tom Zemrowski ("Pops"), about how he met her late grandmother ("Gramzie") at Purdue University in 1965. Other interesting glimpses of his past are revealed as well. Recorded during Thanksgiving 2021.

David Owusu and his Auntie Evelyn Barden talk about her life in Accra, Ghana

In this interview, conducted on 27 November 2018 in Chicago, Illinois, David Owusu(16) interviews his auntie Evelyn Barden(38) about her childhood and the person who has had a great influence in her life and the lesson that he or she...

War Can’t Destruct Love

“My childhood was actually great!” In November of 2018, ninth grade student, Olivia Foxman interviewed her grandmother, Shelly Foxman. Olivia learns about Shelly’s admirable  childhood post World War ll. Shelly’s story starts in 1951 in Chicago, but her family's story originates...

Gertrude S. Danziger and Robert S. Danziger Interview – September 16, 2007

Gertrude Danziger (age 88) discusses with Robert, her son, her life, including her childhood, youth, marriage, work during WWII, and time as CEO and President of Homak Mfg Co Inc.

Audio Recording of Significant Interview

Aidan Bank (14) talks with his mother, Elysa Jimenez (33) about her life being a young mother and how she overcame challenges.

Thanksgiving History with Grandma

I take the time to learn more about who my grandma is, and who the rest of my family was too. Banks, school in Italy, Frank getting taken out by a gold-diggers with a frying pan... There's a lot I...

Interview with my Grandma

I interviewed my Grandma about her life. She answered questions about her life growing up, her family, and her proudest moments.

Interview with grandfather, Frank Polizzi.

This interview captures a fraction of his experience growing up in the city of Chicago, parenting, and other memories he holds. He shares the most valuable lessons he has learned over the years and stresses the importance of loving your...

Calista Scheetz Interviews her Papa Robert Burke

Calista Scheetz, age 14, interviewed her Papa, Robert Burke, age 69. They discussed his early life and what it was like growing up in Chicago.