Vamsi Kosaraju and Shyam Lingam #2

Shyam Lingam talks with his nephew Vamsi Kosaraju about immigrating to America.

Brandon Stile and Ellen Nates

Brandon Stile talks with his grandma about the life in the 60's and various hot topics in the 60's. For example the Vietnam war and the Assasination of MLK and JFK

Too Many Mice

Chloe Jennings(15) listens to her mom, Alex Jennings(49) as she tells a childhood memory of her first pet that was a disaster. (Image featured: Chloe at a young age with her mom, Alex)

Tristan Earl and Cheryl Dolinger Brown

Tristan Earl, 17 interviews his grandmother, Cheryl, 71 about her early life, briefly her adult life before he was born and her experiences with him when he was young.

Meet Traditional Barnegat Bay Decoy Carver & Folk Artist, J.P. Hand!

Tuckerton Seaport Folklife Director Lesley Schierenbeck interviews J.P. Hand of Goshen, New Jersey. JP has been carving traditional Barnegat Bay decoys for the past 50+ years. In this interview, he discusses how decoy carving became a part of his life,...

Erik Fu and Devin Fu
October 11, 2023 App Interview

I talk to my brother about him being a chef and how our culture influenced him

Meet Ukrainian Folk Artist & Educator Oksana Pasakas!

In this interview, Folklife Director Lesley Schierenbeck interviews Oksana Pasakas of Ukrainian History & Education Center of New Jersey to discuss the traditional folk customs of the Ukraine, and the importance of continued education in the traditional folk arts of...

Bill and Bob Courtois, North Country Trail Association, September 2023

Michigan brothers Bill and Bob Courtois reflect on their journey from "just hikers" to volunteer trail developers and steadfast supporters of the North Country National Scenic Trail and the North Country Trail Association.

Meet New Jersey's Decoy Carver of the Year, Nancee Jo Luciani!

Join Folklife Director Lesley Schierenbeck as she interviews Nancee Jo Luciani, the New Jersey Decoy Collector & Carver Association's Carver of the Year for 2023, and the first female carver in the history of the organization! Nancee Jo has not...

Meet Beach Badge Collector Bob Kugel!

Join Folklife Director Lesley Schierenbeck as she interviews Long Beach Island beach badge collector and author, Bob Kugel as he discusses his collection of badges that spans over 55 years! Photos show: Some of Bob's Unique Badges, His Book, and...

Meet Ukrainian Folk Artist: Olga Kobryn

Folklife Director Lesley Schierenbeck interviews Olga Kobryn of the National Ukrainian Women's League Branch 98 of Monmouth County, New Jersey. Olga is a part of the arts and culture committee that produces exhibits and conducts workshops among many other projects....

Meet the Penza Family: Evelyn & Tony, Owners of the Red Barn Farm & Pie Shop!

The Penza Family, Evelyn & Tony discuss their family history, their immigrant experience in South Jersey, and the dynamic way their Italian-American immigrant-family legacy was created using the foodways of Southern New Jersey.

Ann Bromberg delights with stories of her New York childhood and the joys and challenges of her creative artistry

Fabric artist, teacher, mother of three, Ann Bromberg says her creativity and zest for life stem from her childhood in New York City. Their mother introduced Ann and her older sister as young children to the nearby Brooklyn Botanic Garden...

Meet A Baymen Family: Maxwell Shellfish!

Join Gretchen Maxwell, Bridgitte Bliss, and John Maxwell as they discuss their 6th generation business of shellfishing on the Barnegat Bay and the surrounding areas. They discuss the tradition of being baymen and what that in particular means to South...

Meet Decoy Carver: Dick Jessen!

Life-long tradition bearer, Dick Jessen and his family discuss his career in decoy making; his talent for painting, and how this tradition is being passed on to the next generation. Dick was an original volunteer at the Tuckerton Seaport, as...

Meet Modern Day Homesteaders: Pine Barrens Post!

Join Lauren & Rob of Pine Barrens Post as they discuss their homesteading business, the importance of Pinelands traditions, and the ways in which they keep the history and culture alive through their products. Pine Barrens Post holds seasonal workshops...

Meet Mark "Paulie" Wenger, Adjunct Professor of History & President of Pemberton County Historical Trust.

Mark "Paulie" Wenger is interviewed by Kiyomi Locker and talks about the history/geography of the Pine Barrens of New Jersey. They discuss the folklife and folk lore of the Pine Barrens, including popular jargon of words like "Piney" and the...

Meet Allison Pierson, Executive Director of Whitesbog Preservation Trust

Allison Pierson, Executive Director for Whitesbog Preservation Trust is interviewed by Kiyomi Locker about her tenure at Whitesbog, where she details the history of the historic site, farming of blueberries and cranberries, as well as the impact of female scientist...

What was your first big trip?

June Geyer describes her first big trip out of Baltimore when she and her husband when to NYC together.

Meet Decoy Carver Jack Murray of Cape May, New Jersey

Folklife Director Lesley Schierenbeck interviews Cape May native decoy carver Jack Murray about his apprenticeship with J.P. Hand of Cape May, his passion for carving, and why decoy carving is a unique folk art. Jack volunteers his time by showing...

Italian Village Pizzeria: Frank Veltri

Situated in the Golden Horshoe, at the border of New Rochelle and Scarsdale, Italian Village is a favorite destination for many in Westchester. Whether it's a little league baseball team, a family dinner, or a late night slice, you can...