“My happiest memory… it’s a toss up between the day you were born and between the day Fati told me you were a girl” “So I’m your favorite?”

Hirah Chaudhary, 16, interviews her mother Zenab Chaudhary, 40. She talks about her childhood, immigration to America, and plans for the future (and maybe a curse). She came to the states at 10 and lived in Florida for a few...

"I came back to visit you specifically"

In this interview, conducted on November 26, 2019 in Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey, Al Ziegler interviews his teacher and mentor Matt Guenther(52) and Matt's husband, Greg Ferree(51). The couple shares about fond college memories together, their friendship before they...

“With all the mistakes that were made in my family, I made it a point in my life to not pass it on to the next generation.”

An interview set up in a local library in New Jersey. A Junior in high school, Adelin Iseini, interviews his sixty-six year old football coach, Bill Sprouse, that is in charge of his high school team's defense and strength and...

A Brighter Tomorrow

For “The Great Thanksgiving Listen 2017” Jonathan Morales interviews his mother Nu Su about her struggles growing up poor in Vietnam, immigrating to America, and the struggles of being a parent. She recounts stories about a fellow refugee camp member,...

Test Upload for The 2021 Great Thanksgiving Listen

In this test recording, Ephraim Smith at Egg Harbor Township High School in Egg Harbor Township, NJ, records a practice audio file for the 2021 Great Thanksgiving Listen. Ephraim is in 11th grade and is studying English III Honors.

Test Upload for the 2021 Great Thanksgiving Listen

In this test recording, Channon Wilson at Egg Harbor Township High School in Egg Harbor Township, NJ records a practice audio file for the 2021 Great Thanksgiving Listen. Channon Wilson is in 11th grade and is studying English III Honors.

“I always wanted a girl”

My Great Thanksgiving Listen interview was recorded on December 1, 2017 in Egg Harbor Township New Jersey. I spoke with my mom, Kateryna Bechtel, about the city life and growing up not speaking English. We also spoke of her career...

The Adrenaline Rush of Graphs

An Interview between Surgoe Soliman, age 16 and Kirolos Sadallah, age 25, both immigrants from Egypt to America. This interview was conducted on a Sunday, November 28th, in a noisy church basement. The interview discussed a wide variety of topics...

“I thought he was stuck up…”

A high school student, Brandon Sechrest, 16, interviews his mother Lee Ann about her life in America and Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey. Having been born and raised in Connecticut and growing up on the east coast, she talks about...

Test Upload for the 2021 Great Thanksgiving Listen

In this test recording, Peter Singh at Egg Harbor Township High School in Egg Harbor Township, NJ records a practice audio file for the 2021 Great Thanksgiving Listen. Peter Singh is in 11th grade and is studying English III Honors.

The Great Thanksgiving Listen

Tony Weiss is interviewed by his granddaughter, Reese Weiss about hid childhood growing up. This interview took place on Thanksgiving at Reese’s house. His life was amazing and exciting that made for a great story to tell. Tony Weiss has...

Tell me a little about yourself?

Thomas Minshall (49) talks with his son, Christopher Minshall (16) about his childhood back in Kennett, Pennsylvania. How a father talks about his life as a kid living in a rural part of Pennsylvania and what it is like growing...

An American in Havanna and Then Some

In this interview, conducted in November 2018 in New York City, New York, Michael Poplawski (17) interviews his great-uncle John Ambacher (75). John recounts experiences during his stay in Havanna, Cuba, and his first days teaching as a professor. He...

I love you lola

Me and my 84 year old grand mother talk about how her life was during the war, how her and my grandfather met, and much more.

Interview with the wisest and kindest person I know: my mom

This interview consists of Erin Maegerle and her mom, Rebecca Maegerle, asking heartfelt questions and crying a little bit.

Channon Wilson and her mother Lakeshia Taylor talk about life lessons learned in Atlantic City, New Jersey.

In this interview, conducted in November 2021 in Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey, Channon Wilson(16) interviews her mother(46) about her life and the lessons she learned in the city she grew up in. Ms. Taylor shares stories about her happiest...

The Art of Listening

This interview took place on November 27th, 2021 in Egg Harbor Township NJ. The interviewer, Makaiya Robinson, talked to her great uncle, Kelly Robinson. He talks about family, work, and listening to others.

Test Upload for the 2021 Great Thanksgiving Listen

In this test recording Jordan Callender add egg Harbor Township high school in egg Harbor Township New Jersey records of practice audio file for the 2021 great Thanksgiving listen. Jordan Callender is in 11th grade and is studying English honors...

Hector Padilla interviews his grandfather, Fernando, as he talks about his past (Great Thanksgiving Listen).

I interviewed my grandfather on December 2, 2017. My mom was helping out to translate since my grandfather speaks Spanish. I asked him questions going from his older life in Baranquilla, Colombia to questions about his life in transition into...

“Not running with the crowd…”

Ethan Forman(16) talks with his Grams, Tema Steel(75) at her successful business, Steele Financial Solutions in Cherry Hill,NJ. They talk about her struggle as a woman entrepreneur in the late 70’s-Early 80’s and her sacrifice for her family. She is...

“He taught me many things, one being tolerance”.

My Mom and I filmed this in Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey on November 27th, 2023. My Mom, Katie Biel shares her important and funny life stories with me, her daughter, Kylee Biel. Katie is 45 years old and Kylee...

Test Upload for the 2021 Great Thanksgiving Listen

In this test recording, Denise Carreon at Egg Harbor Township High School in Egg Harbor Township, NJ records a practice audio file for the 2021 Great Thanksgiving Listen. Denise Carreon is in 11th grade and is studying English III Honors

Test Upload for the 2021 Great Thanksgiving Listen

In this recording Skylar Weinstein at Egg Harbor Township High School in Egg Harbor Township, NJ records a practice audio file for the 2021 Great Thanksgiving Listen. Skylar Weinstein is in 11th grade and is studying English III Honors.

Test Upload for the 2021 Great Thanksgiving Listen

In this test recording, Ephraim Smith at Egg Harbor Township High School in Egg Harbor Township, NJ, records a practice audio file for the 2021 Great Thanksgiving Listen. Ephraim Smith is in 11th grade and is studying English III Honors.

Test Upload for the 2021 Great Thanksgiving Listen

In this test recording, Emaan Toseef at Egg Harbor Township High School in Egg Harbor Township, NJ records a practice audio file for the 2021 Great Thanksgiving Listen. Emaan Toseef is in 11th grade and is studying English III Honors.