family interview

this was my dad expressing his past life and his present. He talked about regrets and times where he felt good

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Allora McCullough, Dani Collette, and Kimberly Mayden

Colleagues Kimberly Mayden (28) interviews Allora McCullough (34) and Dani Collette (34) about their journeys as artists, the work they each make, and the impact they hope to make.

People of the Rio Grande Valley Border Towns: Cristina, "We want to create an infrastructure for people to grow into people we want to see.

People of the Rio Grande Valley Border Towns: Cristina Garza, Program Director of the Mission EDC and creator of the Expert In Residence program says part of the Mission CEED co-working space's mission is "...to create an infrastructure for people...

The 1960’s

I spoke with a very close family friend (a grandfather to me) about his experience in the 60’s. We spoke of Kennedy, the National Guard, Vietnam War, Segregation, and more.

Is there more? – Ariel Gonzalez

Ariel Gonzalez (18) interviews Carlos Diazdeleon (18) about his life endeavors and what life has taught him thus far.

Audie Lucius interviews his grandmother about her life in Chicago, Illinois.

The interviewee is my grandmother Pamela Walker. Fifty three years old. I am the interviewer eighteen years old. The interview took place on Sunday November 25, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois. In the interview my grandmother talks about what school was...

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Tajay Ramos and Ashley Zalabak

Tajay Ramos (18) speaks to her friend and former boss Ashley Zalabak (30) about her experience as an teen intern at the South Carolina Aquarium, her interests in becoming a sea turtle biologist and hopes for her generation to care...

Joe Filisko & Harlan Terson

A conversation between Joe Filisko, blues harmonica player and teacher, and Harlan Terson, touring and teaching bass player. Harlan remarks on his luck to experience the zenith of the blues era and working with several Chicago Blues Legends. Joe remembers...

Franzi, Jessica, Arman

College friends Franzi, Jessica, and Arman speak about their friendship, people who influenced their lives, and more.

Our conversation

Using the One Small Step Prompt and using our own questions

Greg Hull and Paul Williams

Paul Williams, a student, talks with the interim dean of Herron School of Art and Design, Greg Hull.

Charlotte Bader

A conversation with Charlotte Bader. This conversation was recorded at the school on July 25th, 2017. Go to www.oldtownschool.org/StoryCorps to hear selected excerpts from interviews collected as part of the StoryCorps-Old Town School partnership.

Tisa Batchelder & Gregg Ostrom

A conversation between partners and musical collaborators Gregg Ostrom and Tisa Batchelder, who met many years ago at the Old Town School, where they work. They share memories of their first encounters with the school, of their long courtship, and...

Who I Am Today

In this interview I discuss my cousin Travis view on life through his stories, experiences, and him telling me the different things that he has learned in his lifetime. Through the good and the not so good, I learned something...

My cousin’s life lesson, decisions and childhood memories

A cousin (Kathy Lin) interviews her cousin (Sarah Zhang) on her life lessons, decisions and childhood memories. Throughout Sarah's life she has made many life decisions but hasn't regret anything. The decisions she made is greatly influenced by her mother....

Charles Kim & Kim Bellware

A conversation between Charles Kim, Guitar and Songwriting teacher at Old Town School since 1999 and Kim Bellware, friend and student. Kim and Charles discuss the effect of YouTube on classes at Old Town School, and how people choose to...

Words of the wiser

I interviewed my mimi,Dawn who has MS. A Symptom that does not allow you to move your body without pain. I was grateful to spend time listening about her life and the challenges she faced. It was an amazing opportunity...

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Stacey Von Busch and Xavier Horkman

Stacey Von Busch (41) and her partner Xavier Horkman (32) talk about the serious heavy lifting that goes into starting and running a non profit. They discuss the difficult of quantifying impact and how meaningful it is to impact even...

The Great Thanksgiving Listen

My uncle, Ehren, and I, Isabella, have a short but informative conversation on his life. We discussed my father and his upcoming and goals in his life and more.