“Your mom was a month early… and she was little and tiny and really cute!”

Jody (Edna Jo) LaFevers was raised in an old 2 story house with a big front porch in a small town on the Missouri border called Viola. Her mother would make all of her clothes, including her prom dress, so...

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James Phelps and Cynthia Phelps

James Phelps [no age given] talks to his wife Cynthia Phelps (37) about his Air Force service and the circumstances that led to his medical retirement from the military. James reflects on his service in Afghanistan, his messages for his...

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Ronald Britton and Chapin Montague

Ronald "Ron" Britton (71) recounts to StoryCorps facilitator Chapin Montague [no age given] his youth as a self-proclaimed military brat, the lives of his parents, and his career in oceanography and marine biology, all while sitting on the wood-lined deck...

Interview with my grandpa

I interviewed my grandpa spoke about how he grew up, about family heritage, his military service and his work career

Great Thanksgiving Listen 2019

I talk with my dad about his childhood and how music impacted his life

Grandma Judy

I asked my grandma to talk about her life growing up and now as an older women. We also talked about relationships she’s created and her experience with breast cancer.

Alaska Community Health Aide Experiences

The experiences of Earlene Wise a Community Health Practitioner for 23 years!

John Downs Interview

We visited about John’s childhood, parenting, special people in his life, military service and his faith.

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Anna Morris and Mont McAllister

One Small Step conversation partners Anna Morris (43) and Mont McAllister (68) have a conversation about transformations in their beliefs, how it's too easy to be anonymous in this country, and their frustration with money's unrestricted influence in politics.

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Daniel Christensen and Ana Christensen

Daniel Christensen (49) shares his Navy experiences with his wife Ana Christensen (40). He shares funny stories, remembers the now declassified work he did, and considers how civilians can show their support for veterans.

Traveling Memories with a Mother and her Son

I (the son) asked my mom about her favorite memories while traveling. We have been to many places together and we just talked about a few.

Teo and the very big earthquake

Anchorage, AK 3rd grader Teo talks about his experience during the 11/30/2018 earthquake.

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Interview with Raul Garai

In this interview we talk about what has happend in Raul's life and what has made him the person he is. Being a parent and a husband also comes up in his life story, and he learns lessons he would...

Alaska, Appalachia and beyond: Paulist Father Michael Martin’s True Tall Stories

You can’t miss Paulist Father Michael Martin in gatherings of his community. He’s known as the “tallest Paulist.” His height exceeds a standard door frame. Walking with a cane, his is a commanding yet tender figure in the line of...

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Barbara (Bunny) Sims and Bruce Sims

Barbara (Bunny) Sims (73) and her husband, Bruce Sims (74), remember Bunny's father and the role he played in World War II while serving in the U.S. Navy. They also discuss their family, their careers, and the places they've lived.

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Peggy Johnson and Pattie Speer

One Small Step partners Peggy Johnson (74) and Pattie Speer (68) discuss the people and events that shaped their political and religious beliefs.

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Bob Carstensen, Shane Randel, and Robin Randel

Bob Carstensen (94) shares a conversation with his daughter Robin Randel (68) and grandson Shane Randel (48), about his memories with his family, his experiences in World War II and The Great Depression, and his relationship with his grandchildren and...

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Betsy Funk, Donald Spivey, and Judith Spivey

Betsy Funk (61) talks with her parents, Donald "Don" Spivey (89) and Judy Spivey (88), about raising how Don and Judy raised their four kids in the wilderness, the importance of being in nature and taking backpacking trips, dressing in...

Thanksgiving 2021

About her life as being an army brat. Her experiences as a child and growing up with her father in the military.

Traveling in the 1970’s-1990’s

Through this interview, I talk with my great aunt about her travels throughout the 1970's-1990's. She discusses some of her trips such as France, Italy, Ireland, and more.