Your Past Doesn’t Define You

Symphony Pomales (16yrs) interviews her grandma Shirley Lopez (55yrs) on November 15, 2017 in Valrico, Florida. Mrs. Lopez tells about her life growing up in the urban city of Bronx, New York. She also tells of her struggles being a...

“Thanksgiving is a time for family to come together but this year everyone is separated”

This interview was recorded in Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey. The recording took place in My Aunt’s garage in Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey. The interview took place in November 20, 2020 around 7:30 pm. The participants in this video...

"So I caused a little trouble coming into the world too"
December 8, 2022 App Interview

Rita Bowman (58) talks to her daughter, Sam Armengolt (16), about her childhood and what she has learned throughout her life. Born into a lower class family, Rita took care of her younger siblings while growing up; at 18 she...

Test Upload for the 2021 Great Thanksgiving Listen

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

The Great Thanksgiving Listen

Interview took place on Thanksgiving Day in Egg Harbor Township. I interviewed my sister, Monica, she is 21 years old. We discussed on our childhood, memories, etc.

Emma Cortes and Carmela Cortes

Emma Cortes (16) and her mother Carmela Cortes (47) discuss what it was like when Carmela had a stroke 9 years ago. Emma was freshly 8 years old when these events took place and Carmela was 39. They talk about...

Test Upload for 2021 Great Thanksgiving Listen

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

A Stranger in America

The interview took place in Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey on December 3, 2017. I chose to interview my dad, Kenny Phung, 48, because he always leaves an impact on my life every single day. My parents are divorced and...

“Find your passions.”

In this interview, conducted in November 2018 in Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey, Evan Parker (16) interviews his grandmother Judy Fulton (70) about her childhood and her family. Judy shares stories of what her childhood was like, and what she...

"Memorable moments in our lives stay with us forever" -Tina Nammour

This interview was recorded on November 25, 2023 in Egg harbor Township, New Jersey in Alexa Nammour's cousin's basement. The participants in this interview are Alexa Nammour (16 years old) and Tina Nammour (22 years old). They both come from...

Test Upload for the 2021 Great Thanksgiving Listen.

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

“Father’s Death Shaped My Friend to the Person She Is Now”

Two close friends, since childhood, catch up on Thanksgiving break and discuss the great memories they had with each other. A junior from Egg Harbor Township High School, Katrina Cabinian, interviews her close friend, Maxene Modesto. The interview was conducted...

Interviewing my wonderful mother and discussing her past and where she is now.

In this interview, I Nadia Sarhan (17) interview my mother Deb Sarhan (50-ish) on December 3rd 2017. I speak with my mother about the important lessons various people have taught her in life. She explains her childhood and how that...

The great thanksgiving listen with mom

I got to talk to my mom about her political views. I also got to talk to her about growing up and college. Her name is Rachel coyle and mine is Madeline and we filmed in EHT NJ over thanksgiving.

Test Upload for the 2021 Great Thanksgiving Listen

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

The Great ThanksGiving Listen 2020

In this recording, I interviewed my father for the Great ThanksGiving Listen of 2020. The interview took place in the family’s living room and lasted around 16 minutes. Ten questions were asked and answered that focused around his past and...

“Being a Parent is One of My Greatest Accomplishments”

In this interview conducted on November 25, 2018, Colton Thomas (16), interviews his father, Raymond Thomas (57). He discusses his childhood and what it was like growing up in Absecon and Sweetwater, New Jersey and what he wishes he would...

The Great Thanksgiving Interview

An interview between me, Alexa Burns, and my father, Thomas Burns. This interview took place in our home on November 29th 2020. This interview consist of questions about childhood, covid 19, political beliefs, and life overall.

"I know you're going to find this hard to believe because I'm not a real big pet person"

Sydney Szeligowski interviewed her step-mother Maryann Szeligowski. Maryann describes where she grew up in New York City. She tells about what school was like and some memorable events in the past.

The woman who raised me, but isn't my mother.

This is the interview Aidan Schwartz (17) conducted on his grandmother, Carole Schwartz (70). This interview was conducted on November 25, 2021 in the living room of Aidan's parent's house. This interview discusses various topics of Carole's life such as...

Hard work

I asked my mom questions about her childhood as she recalled her memories and responded with heartfelt answers. I interviewed her in her room at about 10pm on December 3.

A life in the Navy, an unforgettable experience

Son Douglas Ruhl Jr. interviews father Douglas Ruhl Sr. About his childhood and experiences in the navy. Talks about traveling around the world with the Navy. Deep conversation about how the navy can help you find yourself.

"Being the center of my family, I recall how everyone's attention was always on me. This led me to sometimes act out, like when I pulled my

This interview, conducted on November 26, 2023, features Dhruv Trivedi, a 16-year-old from Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey, and his father, Neerav Trivedi, a 47-year-old. The conversation, unfolding in their dining room, captures a heartwarming father-son dialogue. The discussion inquiries...

The Life and Traditions of a Family of 7.

Isabella Mardigian interviews her aunt Isabella Pirri about family, legacy, and the holidays. Recorded on Thanksgiving Day 2021 in Latham, New York at Nonna and Nonno’s house, the interesting stories about war, immigration, and early life in America with 5...