The Chucho Interview

In a candid interview, Jesus Martinez details his outlook on the concept of “work.”

Interview with my Grandfather

I asked my Grandpa about his childhood, school life, jobs, and a little about my dad. He also shared his opinions on what he thought were some of the problems of modern society and the use of technology.

Kadin Kristjansson and her mother, Lori Kristjansson, talk about family heritage and growing up.

This is an interview of Lori Kristjansson (50), conducted November 2016 in St. Louis, MO by her daughter, Kadin Kristjansson (14). From minutes 0-20, Mrs. Kristjansson shares details of her childhood spent all over the western United States and describes...

Thanksgiving Interview

Juan Dennis(17) is interviewing his mother, Victoria Dennis (53) about the stages of her life. In this interview, Victoria explains the challenges that she has faced in life and the good memories that she remembers.

Honoring My Dad as a Technical Architect

In the interview, I asked my dad all about what it is that he does and what he enjoys about his work, as well as what sets his success apart from the rest.

Balbina’s memories of her family becoming migrant workers in the late ‘40s.

Balbina Escobar Tijerina shared memories of the first time that her family traveled to Hartford, Texas as migrant farm workers. She also shared her first out of state migrant farm worker adventures in Idaho to work at a sugar beet...

Ellie Mahlis and her father, Emmanuel Mahlis, talk about growing up as a Greek immigrant who came to America

In this interview, conducted on New Year’s Day of 2020, Ellie Mahlis (14) interviews her father, Emmanuel Mahlis (59), about being a Greek immigrant and coming to America to start a new life. Dr. Mahlis shares experiences and stories he...

Common Ground Tacony: Christian and Jackie

Christian is a high school student who frequents the Tacony Arts Lab classes and open studios. Christian was really excited by the interview and cyanotype process, so much so he quickly downloaded the StoryCorps app. Upon encouraging Christian to start...

Interview with Dad

I, Lauren Stevenson, age 15, interviewed my father, Eddie Stevenson, age 51. We discussed topics such childhood memories, work life, and lessons learned over the years, as well as advice to give to me and future generations.

Interview with Grandpa

I interviewed my grandpa, his name is Dale Przybilla. He is 78 years old. My name is Emily Boser and I am 15. We talked about his parents and what it was like for him growing up, how he met...

“He pointed a gun and said if you pull out of this driveway, I will shoot you.”

Interview done with my mother, Jen Nguyen in our home in Egg Harbor Township, NJ. She shares many different stories, such as her conflicts with school growing up as a child, and her inspiring story of my grandmother, uncle, and...

Tony Pardi talks about his childhood in Malta during World War II and his job search in the U.S.

In this interview, recorded on November 25, 2018 in Sterling Heights, Michigan, Catherine Pardi (16) interviews Tony Pardi (89) about his childhood in Malta during World War II. Mr. Pardi speaks on behalf of the struggles he and many others...

Autoenography podcast

This story is about a student who during his summer break experience the different work conditions in Mexico and the United States.

Halayna Ostler interviews her mother, Bethany Ostler about learning to work.

In this interview, conducted in 2021 Albuquerque NewMexico, Halayna Ostler (17) interviews her mother Bethany Ostler (46) about growing up in Utah in the 1980s. Bethany shares stories of working at a young age and what it was like growing...

Joe’s life

We were talking about his experience through out the year. When he was in the United States Air Force.

New Years Eve at the Farm

Interview with the Twinings, Frick’s, Plummers and Cruz’s at dinner.