"I’m more of a painter in music than a musician" – Alan Semerdjian

Mara Jill Herman (Astoria) interviews Alan Semerdjian (Long Island) who makes meaning of his life through art. They discuss family influence, Armenian heritage, dialectic thinking, writing, music, and the art of educating.

"I love you."

Dear pals, Lexie and Marina, talk about growing up in the Midwest, resonance with effeminate men, coming out as many things, hospitalization, the anthology "Written on the Body." The interview may or may not close with a lil song :)

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Ebony Tolbert and Janna Divito

Ebony Tolbert (43) talks to her co-worker Janna Divito (44) about their work at Gift of Hope and how it has impacted their life and families.

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Jessica Garcia and Joy Ingram

Jessica Garcia (25) interviews her friend and colleague, Joy Ingram (44), about what led her into advocacy work and the power of storytelling as a survivor of sexual assault and intimate partner violence.

We Are The Lucky Ones

Brennan Hall (18) talks with his mother, Stephani Hall (48) about her experience with cancer.

Cambodian Genocide Survivor

Kan Hoa Chung discusses his journey during the Cambodian genocide led by Pol Pot and their extremist regime. He discusses the challenges he and his family faced to survive and come out alive. This is his story and his memories...

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Josiah Johnson and Jeanine Hewitt

Jeanine Hewitt (85) and her grandson Josiah Johnson (26) talk about Jeanine's upbringing in France and Morocco, Josiah's experience living with Jeanine, and the value of grandparents.

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Nancy Fisher and Jill Sharfstein

Jill Sharfstein (72) interviews friend and fellow congregant Nancy Fisher (77) about her experiences as a member of Central Synagogue and her work interviewing Holocaust survivors for the Shoah Foundation.

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Maria Jaramillo and Jesus Jaramillo

Husband and wife Jesus Jaramillo (46) and Maria Jaramillo (45) interview each other about difficult memories from growing up, their journeys struggling with depression, and the love they have for each other. Stories of abuse, rape, and suicidality are shared...

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Rachel Niemiec and Elizabeth Hopper

Colleagues Elizabeth "Elise" Hopper (48) and Rachel Niemiec (37) discuss their work in the anti-trafficking field. Elise talks about entering the field as psychologist and how she manages secondary trauma. Rachel shares about her work as a sexual assault nurse...

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Madison [No Name Given] and Andrew [No Name Given]

Madison [No Name Given] (24) reflects with her husband Andrew [No Name Given] (33) on her experience surviving an abusive relationship nearly a decade ago. She emphasizes the importance of breaking the culture of silence surrounding intimate partner violence and...

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Chase Crowson and Christian Duncan

Chase Crowson, 40, talks with Christian Duncan, 34, about Chase’s medical condition, his three surgeries, his withdrawal from methadone, and their marriage to one another. Although Chase was born with two congenital conditions, he did not develop any symptoms until...

Sophia Eftimiades and Nicholas Kuyers

Co–workers Sophia Eftimiades (28) and Nicholas Kuyers (24) discuss the anti human trafficking movement and their roles as advocates on the National Human Trafficking Hotline.

Interview with Becky Olson
November 23, 2018 App Interview

I decided to interview my grandma Becky because I thought she had a very valuable story that should be remembered, and she's just a great person in general, so this interview was a great way for me to document her...

Sarah Gray & Jack Delaney, Blood Transfusion Recipient & Formerly Anonymous Blood Donor "Everyone deserves it."

Sarah Gray, age 47, (Washington DC) blood transfusion recipient, interviews Jack Delaney (61), one of the 10 anonymous strangers who donated 1 of the units of the blood she received during childbirth in 2010. "I'd like to make a new...

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M Storm and Lauren T

Survivor M Storm (49) talks to her therapist, Lauren T (25), about what led her to Domestic Violence Intervention Services (DVIS) and why she chooses joy. M gives advice to others who might be in domestic violent situations and talks...

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Nicole Hiers and Ruth Jones

Nicole Hiers (35) shares a conversation with her mother, Ruth Jones (65), about a sudden storm that destroyed their home in 2012, and the challenges their family faced afterwards.

Wade Arvizu and Elizabeth Scaife break down the anti-trafficking movement’s past, present, and future.

Wade Arvizu (aka K.D. Roche) and Elizabeth Scaife candidly discuss the evolution of the anti-human trafficking movement and the importance of survivor leadership within every aspect. They reflect on the humble beginnings of their friendship and their hopes for future...

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Zbigniew Kruszewski and Gaspare Genna

Dr. Gaspare Matteo Genna (57) interviews his colleague Dr. Zbigniew Anthony “Tony” Kruszewski [no age given] about his memories and experiences living in Warsaw, Poland during World War II. They also talk about the Warsaw Uprising and Dr. Kruszewski's involvement...

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Austin Travis and Jeanne Kimberl

Jeanne Kimberl (55) interviews her friend and mentee Austin Travis (24) about the goals he hopes to accomplish, the challenges he has overcome, and the life lessons he has learned along the way.