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I asked my father questions about his childhood and early life. We also touched upon his later years with his first experience voting and the attacks on 9/11.

Tristan (13) and his grandmother talk about her life as part of a working class family from a small town.

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We discussed major points in her life and what her childhood was like

Cadence Lommori talked with her Papa, James Barsanti, about his life story. This interview included stories and information about his childhood jobs, time in the Navy, and his wife and kids.

In this interview I speak to my grandma about her life growing up in a small town, her faith and beliefs, and the importance of family.

Cynthia Morrill: 2020-12-26 22:59:21 age 52 interviews her mother, Jo Ann Morrill, age 86. Discussed change of women's roles in 20th century, family history, loss and grief, moving from a small town to a city.

“It was a time when I felt free.” said Heidi Miller, during the first minute of the interview. On January 6th, 2020, Ella Miller interviewed her mother, Heidi Miller, about living in the 1990s and moving to Los Angeles after...

My grandpa talks about his youth, some trouble he’s gotten in, and how he met my grandma.

In this interview, conducted in April 22, 2018 in Tustin, California, Joanna Martínez interviews her aunt Teresa Castro about her childhood and how she always looked at everything on the bright side. Teresa talks about her having a cheerful childhood...

Ben, a 16 year old, and his father, Steven, a 46 year old, have a conversation regarding his father’s childhood, his family, his teachers, and his hometown.

Bob Casanta (72) remembers his older brother, Jim, with his friend, Joey Francoeur-Kryzek (56).

Friends Bella Gonzalez (25) and Zazil Davis-Vazquez (27) talk about their time in Bristol New Hampshire and exchange family stories having grown up in a Latinx household.

Grandchildren Zack and Chelsea interview their Grandma Judy about her life growing up on a small farm town outside of Spokane, WA.

On May 20th, 2019 Emma Law interviews her mother, Dawn law, in Superior Colorado asking about her life experiences from the late 1900s into the 2000s. Dawn describes growing up in a mostly white neighborhood in Canandaigua, New York. She...

A variety of topics, including community, socialization, influential relationships, and family history.

Hear how a little girl gets her Aha Moment by helping others.

I sat down with Samantha Keifer to speak about what it's like growing up in a small town and transitioning to a bigger city to start a career.

Spouses, Hans Westermark (72) and Lorraine Westermark [no age given], share a conversation about their childhoods and how they first met. Hans also talks about how he came to the United States from Sweden, and Lorraine talks about her career...

In this interview taken on November 30th, 2018 in Wylie, Texas, Tailene Morales (15) speaks with her maternal grandmother, Aromelia Vargas (64) about her adolescence in Panama. Mrs. Vargas shares about her high school experience. She also speaks about the...

The life of my Great Aunt Annie

One Small Step partners Kelly Smith (42) and Ian Brannan (27) share their experiences growing up "different" in a small town, the need for nuance when considering issues like gun control and abortion, and why they are frustrated with both...

One Small Step conversation partners Bill M. (38) and Barnard Sims (51) talk about their upbringings, their professions, and their perspectives on racial injustice in the United States.

My Great-Grandmother tells about her life as she grew up through the Great Depression and her life during the 1900s. She is 87 and she shares her experiences from her life.

This conversation give listeners an inside look into small town vs. big city living and how the two affect quality of life.