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My dad and I talk about a book

Tony is asking Katie about her day before she leaves to visit Apu and Lolo at their house

In this interview, a father and daughter discuss the importance of relationships and the themes and lessons the book holds.

Tony and Josh are at home the morning of Sunday, January 1, 2023 talking about Christmas 2023 events and UFC's move from less Jiu Jitsu and more Boxing classes

Katherine "KC" Warren (65) and her husband, Jeffery "Bundy" Warren (68,) speak with her mother Kathryn "Kitty" Cannon (90) on her early years, her family, and the stories of her life.

Deborah Davidson (68) sits down with her friend Patricia Thomas Ivery (63) to ask about Patricia's childhood, the wisdom that she has gained throughout her life, and the dreams that she still hopes to achieve.

In this discussion, Luka Karginov and his Father, Andrei Karginov discuss aspects of the book Cat's Cradle, including key characters, the writing style and important scenes in the novel.

In this recording, Hinsdale Central students Kiernan Lynch and Rachel Fuechtman discuss their thoughts on “A Tale of Two Cities” and how they interpreted the characters and themes.

2nd in a series of interviews with my father, Leland L. Cross, M.D., recorded on 4/19/2010 in Portland, Oregon. Recorded by Andrew B. Cross.

Sydney (15) and her Nana, Diane Kirkland (83), talk about Diane's memories growing up and her life in college and into early adulthood. This interview was conducted on January 4th, 2023 over Face Time, with Sydney in Michigan and Diane...

Spouses, Darryl Ward (65) and Pamela Ward (60), ask each other to reflect on some childhood memories and discuss their shared experience of Darryl having Parkinson's disease.

I this recording, Hinsdale Central student Ethan Harrast interviews his father about the most pivotal novel he has read, what he recommends to read, and his high school reading habits.

In this interview, student Kiernan Lynch asks her grandmother about new literary discoveries as she traveled the world and how books have shaped her perception of the world and herself.

Father and daughter discuss the overarching themes of "The Kite Runner", and how we were able to connect to the characters on a cultural level.

about my granddad’s life.

In this interview, Alec Hill and Bill Haarlow, both high school seniors in Illinois, talk about the role of reading in their lives. Additionally, Alec asks Bill to recommend a few impactful pieces of fiction that he must read to...

Tony is asking Josh about Jujutsu training and designing games in Roblox Studio at home the afternoon of Saturday, April 24, 2021

Tony and Josh are at home the evening of Sunday, August 27th, 2023 talking about Josh's friends, our recent visit to Wilderness water parks and his Kingsley grade school's newly renovated playground.

Interview about my mom and I talking about reading, and what book I should read before graduating.

Will Stoner (47) talks to his son, Chase Stoner (15) about where he grew up in Aurora, Illinois. He grew up in a blue-collar neighborhood but it was still a close, tight community. He shares his experiences in meeting his...

In this recording, son and father discuss the life lessons and takeaways from the two books “The Picture of Dorian Gray” written by Oscar Wilde and “One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest” by Ken Kesey, and also how much of...

Tony is asking Katie about bloody marys, baby bunnies, and then attempts (fails) to get YMCA day camps, Jujutsu training and playing games in Roblox in at home the evening of Friday, July 30, 2021

Kyla Watkins (14) talks with her great grandmother, Jane LaChance (77) about growing up with 11 siblings in the 1940's.

In this recording, high school seniors Philip Fan and Audrey Carter discuss the significance of storytelling in The Things They Carried by Tim O’Brien.

One Small Step partners Kanmani Arcot (21) and Robert "Bob" Welch (74) share a conversation about their upbringings, their political values, and the value of education.