Kara Sahlberg’s test interview for the Great Thanksgiving Listen, 2023

In this test recording, Kara Sahlberg, a student at Eastern Michigan University, in Ypsilanti, MI, records a practice audio file for the Great Thanksgiving Listen 2023. Kara Sahlberg is a criminal justice major.

Nyah Joudeh and Crystal Jarrouge talk about Crystal’s childhood, family, and thoughts on legacy.

In this interview, conducted on November 26, in Greenville, South Carolina, Nyah Joudeh interviews her second cousin, Crystal Jarrouge, about her memories, beliefs, and thoughts. Nyah prompts Crystal to talk about her childhood including her favorite memory and those who...

Donna Quinney Hendel and Quinn Hendel

Donna Quinney Hendel, native of Pierre, SD, retired Captain, Nurse Corps, US Navy, interviewed by grandson Quinn A. Hendel.

"I was a lucky guy. I found a job in a beautiful marina, where the people were nice, and the boats were nice boats."

Jacob Garrow, 16, interviews his grandpa Robert Shibla, 92, on Thanksgiving day 2023 in his Aunt's living room. Jacob ask’s about many different times from his grandfather's life. Robert shares a multitude of stories and memories, from childhood recollections to...

Wedding Cakes for a Funeral

Amy Finley and Casey Ryan relive what it was like preparing and after their beloved mothers death.

Interview with Charlene and Steve

Interview with my great aunt and uncle Charlene and Steve. They live in Lincoln, Nebraska and I interviewed them over thanksgiving.

A Covid Thanksgiving with Brooke & Owen Hiltz

Owen Hiltz (11) talks with his mom, Brooke (43) about how Covid has affected their Thanksgiving holiday and their year, in general.

"Ingrid Kimble Peterson and Joyce Shaw Peterson"

Joyce Shaw Peterson (81) talks with her granddaughter, Ingrid Kimble Peterson (12) about her work as a history professor.

The Seventh Sibling

The Dibos/Finley family grew up with 6 siblings and with one of the most beloved teachers as their mother. Amy Finley and Casey Ryan reminisce on what is was like to grow up in that house and meeting secret first...

Mother Interview
November 27, 2022 App Interview

I, Gigo Sarimsakci (M16), am interviewing my mother, Lilianne Sarimsakci (F55). I asked her about her experience as a child and about her raising me as a child.

Brenna Cavanaugh

In tis test recording, Brenna Cavanaugh, a student at Eastern Michigan University, in Ypsilanti, MI, records a practice audio file for the Great Thanksgiving Listen 2021. Brenna Cavanaugh is a student and is majoring is psychology

Klymer Baylo Moves to Michigan for Education

My Aunt Klymer and I talked about how she moved from Honduras to the United States when she as eighteen-years-old where she completed high school and college in Michigan and then moved to California.

Em Gathers Interviews Her Sibling, Iggy Gathers, About Growing Up as a LGBTQ Foster Youth

For the Great Thanksgiving Listen in November 2021, Em Gathers (17) interviews her sibling, Iggy Gathers (21), at her dorm in New Jersey. They talk about their childhood and high school memories. They share their struggles and experiences as lgbtq...

Mary Miller and Lee Carlson talk about living in Washington, North Carolina, and Texas.

In this interview, conducted in San Antonio, Texas, Mary Miller (16) interviews her grandmother Lee Carlson (74) about her childhood and moving around a lot throughout her life. They discuss family relationships, genealogy, and hobbies, and Ms. Carlson shares stories...

Dalia’s childhood

Dalias childhoos memories in Honduras

The Grandma Tapes

An interview with my grandmother about her life.

Mother Rachel

The Great Thanksgiving Listen interview with my mom, Rachel Valentine.