Teen thoughts before adulthood between my son and I.

My 16 year old son discussed family,friends, life goals, keys to success and fond memories. We also discussed people who have influenced him along his journey.

Grandpa Gerry

We discussed his childhood and adolescence, who was influential in his life, and any advice he’d give to his teenage self.

Dominick and Mackenzie discuss local food

Mackenzie and Dominick discuss local food from a past perspective growing up in different areas of the U.S. and how the local food experience has changed since coming to college in Ann Arbor, MI.

Alexis Harris and her mom Shannon Sims talk about their lives and childhood similarities

In this interview conducted in November 2017, Alexis Harris(15) sits down with her mom Shannon Sims(37) to talk about her childhood and her two children. Shannon shares stories about her job, her favorite memories, and growing up. At minute 7,...

The Great Thanksgiving Listen 2021
November 8, 2021 App Interview

In this recording, Devin Hicks, an Eastern Michigan student, in Ypsilanti, MI records a practice audio interview for the Great Thanksgiving Listen 2021. Devin is a communications major and is working towards the completion of her degree.

Jasiri Kemp and his grandmother, Belinda Kemp, talk about life growing up in Flint, Michigan.

This interview, recorded in November 2017 in Flint, Michigan, Jasiri Kemp (15) and his grandmother, Belinda Kemp(60), talks about childhood life, work, and family all growing up in Flint. Ms. Kemp tells stories of her son, my father, as a...

Bianca Flinn and her brother Brenden Flinn talk about being an adolescent in the year 2021

In this interview, conducted in November 2021 in Allen Park, Michigan, Bianca Flinn (21) interviews her younger brother Brenden Flinn (18) about his life so far. Brenden shares his perspective on growing up in a small town and his town’s...

Life and Baseball

Cameron Koegel (15) interviews his grandfather, David Smith (78). They talk about everything from growing up in Flint during World War Two, to their shared love of Baseball. Fun moment about a radio and a four year old during the...

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David Clark and Sean Benson

Sean "Saddiq" Benson (48) interviews his friend David "Dawud" Clark (61) about his work in the penitentiary system advocating for inmates' right and later his work with Dream of Detroit helping run a reentry house.

Interview With Grandpa

I interviewed my 82 year old grandpa about his life and what advice he had to give to me.

Deziree Gray’s test interview for the great thanksgiving listen, 2021

In this test recording, Dezirée Gray records a practice audio file for the Great Thanksgiving Listen 2021. Deziree Gray is a student at Eastern Michigan University and recording this interview for PSY-322 Psychology of Adolescence.

The Great Thanksgiving Listen

In this interview, the participant talked about their childhood and their dreams for future generations. He noted how he wished that Generation Z and their children could be as carefree as he was as a child.

Maddie Komatinsky and her Grandma talk about growing up in Wales and family and friends along her life path.

In this interview conducted on Nov. 26 in Manhattan Beach, California, Maddie Komatinsky interviews her grandmother, Anne, about her childhood and growing up. Anne shares thoughts, stories and memories of growing up in Wales, moving to he US, meeting friends...

Mark Lyons” The Everlasting Vacation

Born in Owoso, Michigan. Made his way to sunny California

The career reflections of a centenarian

My 100-year-old grandfather’s reflections on his education and career in chemical engineering—before and after WWII.

Alice Ventura (Gram)

I spoke with gram while visiting in fall of 2018. We were at her retirement community in Whitewater, WI.

Jacqueline Van Meter & Stacey Todd

Jacqueline Van Meter & Stacey Todd discuss early influences and the pandemic's impact on their lives.

The Most Important Moments In Life

In this interview, Evelyn, my grandmother, talked about her childhood memories and how she learned how to use her patience. The one thing she said was “never ever step down.” This phrase means you can be anything you want to...