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Johanna Rucker (75) sits down with her friend, Saundra Kelley (73), to discuss their experiences growing up in the U.S. South in the 1950s and 1960s.

Spouses, Melissa Smith (37) and Matt S (39), sit down for a conversation about their relationship, their experiences serving in the U.S. Armed Forces, and the decisions they had to make in order to start a family together.

Natasha Herring (47) interviews her conversation partner Sandra "Sandy" Halvorson [no age given] about her experience getting into contact with her biological parents and how being adopted has impacted her sense of identity.

Dr. Fran Close (54) interviews her good friend and colleague Dr. C. Perry Brown (74) about his journey toward becoming an epidemiologist, his work as a researcher and college professor, and the relationships that both keep him grounded and make...

A group of African-American "sista friends," Talethia Edwards (39), Valerie George (38) and Anita Wimberly [no age given], chat about life, intimate platonic friendships, family, marriage and the importance of their bond in the African-American community. They talk about the...

Spouses, Neil Rambana (52) and Elizabeth Ricci (46), reflect on the role “the American Dream” has played in their lives, discuss the work they do as immigration attorneys, and look forward to their daughters’ future.

Spouses, Trinh Jones (59) and Tim Jones (58), talk about their contrasting childhoods in Saigon, Vietnam and Troy, Missouri, as well as the shared values that bring them together. They also reminisce about their early relationship, raising their two sons,...

Friends and "sisters in Christ," Dr. Ola Sylvia Lamar Sheffield [no age given] and Valeria Lynn [no age given], describe their spiritual journeys, discuss the role faith plays in their lives, and give advice to those struggling.

Thanksgiving day without me.

Jodi Wilkof (51) interviews her friend, Rosanne Wood (69), about her family, her career as an educator, and her current work as a member of the school board.

Summer Hill Seven (56) shares a conversation with his friend Olusegun Williams (75) about their work in music and theater, their lives in Tallahassee, and their friendship.

Teresa Wells (65) and her mentee, Brendan Gerdts (21), share a conversation about their friendship, their personal growth, their political views, and their hopes for the future.

Jennifer Reed (54) interviews her father, Edward "Ed" Wood III (80), about his childhood, the information he has found about their family history through his interest in genealogy, and the Christian mission work their family does together.

Spouses, Sarah Alfano (33) and Michael "Mike" Alfano (37), discuss the joys, challenges, and fulfillment that came with navigating their first year of parenthood during the COVID-19 pandemic. They also share their hopes and dreams for their daughter, Siena.

this is an interview with my aunt for an english assignment based on a thankful thanksgiving listen.

My father told me about his childhood, his occupation, some of his favorite memories of his life and mine, and shared valuable lessons to any future generations of the Davis family.

In this interview, I talk with my Grandmother, Arminda (Age 75), about her life. We talk about her childhood and her hometown. As well as a bit about her family, who's father's side came from Spain and her relationship with...

Friends and fellow "Rattlers," Darius Young (42) and Joe Kershaw (73), discuss the work Joe's family has done to keep Florida A&M University open, as well as the work Darius now does to preserve the legacy of those who fought...

In this interview, conducted in November 2021 in Flower Mound, Texas, Hannah Merrill (16), interviews her father Greg Merrill (44) on his childhood and his thoughts during the time of the pandemic. Mr. Merrill first answers as to if he...

I did an interview with my Mom. She talked a lot about our family and me.

We talked about my grandma’s life.

Sarah "Sally" Butzin (76) interviews her husband, Peter Butzin (77), about his involvement in the draft resistance movement during the Vietnam War.

My abuela, Carmen Ramos, talks about her experiences after leaving Cuba one fateful day. She traveled up and down the East Coast of the U.S. growing up, and I found that it mirrored how I grew up moving around too.

Elizabeth "Beth" Hammond (57) interviews her father, Robert "Bob" Hammond (80), a native Floridian from Miami who has practiced dentistry internationally for around 48 years.

Kimberly Kelling (63) sits down with her father, Lloyd S. "Bud" Kelling (90), to ask him about his childhood memories at Camp Crockett (also known as Kamp Karney), to learn more about what it was like for him to discover...