Closer Than Ever

Conversations about the struggles and strides of our family over the years. How hard times affected us and how we overcame them. The strength of our relationship.

Interviewing mom

Asking questions about her life. And about hobbies

Sidharth Raj asks his father Sunder Raj about his childhood.

The interview took place in Marlboro, New Jersey on November 26, 2017. The participants are Sunder Raj and Sidharth Raj, father and son, respectively. Sunder spoke of his childhood, including his family, school, pets, and what he did for fun.

Starting a family young (grandma)

I talk with my grandma about what it was like living and growing up with a young family

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Stephen Skeels and Sam Usem

One Small Step conversation partners Stephen Skeels (52) and Sam Usem (36) talk about the effect of the pandemic on their lives, in particular their experiences related to owning and starting businesses. They also discuss their politics, Sam being a...

Geanie Perkins: The Great Thanksgiving Listen 2019

In this recording I talked to my grandmother about her early childhood and her parents. I also talked to her about her nursing education and career. Then I talked to her about her different relationships, marriages and friendships. Lastly I...

The Great Thanksgiving Listen 2015

Abbie Porto interviews her grandmother, Sharon Stickle, about stories of ancestors and the importance of family.

Sophia Velezis- Interviewing my grandpa, Papa Pete, about the history of his life.

In this interview, on November 24, 2018, in Vestavia Hills, Alabama, Sophia Velezis interviews her grandfather, Peter McGrath, about his life growing up in Michigan during the cold winters when he ice skated to the warm summers when he water...

10-Year Difference

On February 3rd, 2024, Aisha Hashimi interviewed Madina Hashimi. With Aisha being 18 years old and Madina being 8 years old, the two of them have a 10 year age difference. Madina is the youngest sister of Aisha, while Aisha...

“Being Jewish, I have sort of an outsider’s perspective”

In this interview, conducted on December 15th, 2023, in Santa Monica, California, Andrew Bernknopf (60) talks with his son, Leo Bernknopf (15) about how his Jewish religion and faith in God has shaped his perspective of the world. He shares...

Alexa Scanlon Interview with Her Maternal Grandmother

On Thanksgiving Day 2020, Alexa Scanlon (13) interviewed her maternal grandmother, Frances Piscatelli (66) about growing up in a large Italian family in Boston, MA. In the interview, Alexa also asks her grandmother about their family traditions and how she'd...

Mom’s Life

I was able to interview my mother about her life, but especially about what amazes me most and that she got her college degree while raising four children.

A son and his mother talk about life

In this interview I interviewed my mother and I ask her questions about her life. This interview was conducted November 27 2020, Albuquerque New Mexico, in my living room.

A life centered around Family
November 26, 2018 App Interview

I talked with my dad about growing up in a poor farming town and the people who meant the most to him. By the end we learn about why he loved to Alexandria and his favorite vacation.

Lexi goeman and Sam Metcalfe

Lexi Goeman (19) spoke to her friend Sam Metcalfe (21) about his childhood, his coming out and his relationship with family and his significant other.

Sheyla Solís interviews Luis Solis

I (Sheyla Solis) was assigned a research paper for my history class on my topic that I think has changed overtime or that relates to me. I decided to interview Luis Solis ,my dad, the man that had an American...

Ma'a's Life

My grandmother and I talked about what her childhood was like growing up in Indonesia, from living through the end of World War II, surviving typhoid fever, attending medical school, experiencing political instability, starting a family and moving to the...

The History of the Ross family, with Kevin Ross. From Mexico, to Arizona, to California.

Ashton Ross interviews his father Kevin Ross about his life, values, and family history. And they discuss the regional history of California, Arizona, and Mexico, and what it’s like to live on the border of two unique cultures.

My Elder Sisters Story

asking my sister questions about her life, the good, and the bad.

Interview with Mama

I, Cristina Valdes aged 18, interviewed my mother, Olga Perez aged 52. In this interview we discussed Mama’s upbringing and her story of how she made it to the US from Cuba. We also discussed family dynamics of the past...

A moment of my grandma’s life (1/2)

(Part 1 of 2) I talk to my grandma about the family I know and the other side I don’t.

History Project Interview pt. 2

He said what advice he would give his teenage self. We then talked about some of his best childhood memories.