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.

Interview with My Grandad

I interviewed my grandfather about his life experiences. We discussed his entire life and his hardships throughout. I learned a lot more than I previously knew about my grandfather.

Mohammed Qureshi shares his childhood experience with Rayaan Ali- The Great Thanksgiving Listen

Mohammed Qureshi talks to his interviewer, Rayaan Ali about his days of growing up in Pakistan. He also mentioned his life values and what it means to them.

Me and my Mom

I interviewed my mom because she is a very special loving person and always has a fun story to tell.

AP Psych Interview with my Grandfather

I interviewed my grandfather about his early childhood memories in his neighborhood in Jamacia Plain in Boston.

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.

Zack Arrington Interview- The Great Listen

I learned a lot about Zack's childhood and the lessons he has learned.

"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...

A Child’s Perspective: Post Separation

Jamie interviews her son Trevor, 8, to understand how he feels about being an only child and his thoughts about his parents not being together for the past 3 years.

Naja and her grandmother, Beverly Davis, talk about her experience immigrating to this country, their family, and her childhood.

In this interview, conducted on December 5, 2018 Beverly Davis shares, with her granddaughter Naja, some experiences of overcoming challenges when she first came to this country when she was 27. For example, she describes how it was a lot...

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.

History interview

My Mom and I talked about her world views and her past relating to historical event, that happened in her generation.

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.

"Be Your Greatest": The Story of Two Black Teens from Wichita, Kansas

My aunt and dad reminisce about racial tensions, dumb decisions, and run-ins with the law in the Middle of Nowhere, USA. If you like comedic, feel-good stories about smalltown life in the 80s, then give it a listen!

The great listening project

I interview my mom about what she’s learned in her life and what it’s like to be a parent.

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.

Childhood and Other Things

My mother and I discuss our childhoods and life choices.

Interview with my dad

Recorded December 3, 2019, my dad (Mark) and I (Ethan) discuss what it was like growing up in the 70s and 80s. We go into depth of different experiences and some advice for me and my future.

Interview with my little sister

I interviewed my sister about growing up while she mostly talked about her love of dogs.