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In this interview conducted in November 2023 in Chesterton, Indiana, Liam King (15) interviews his grandfather David King (69) about his childhood and career. David talks about some of his time at school and how it led to his career...

Jaden Winek (18) talks with his grandma, Linda Olsen (71) about different parts about her life.

Raj Maturi (son) interviews his father, Subba Maturi (80 yrs) on his birthday. Dad shares his dreams and wishes, as well as his wonderful philosophy of always having a smile - no matter the cirucumstances.

From 2/17/2024: Jameson O'Neal interviews Mike O'Neal about his father, Sonny O'Neal. The focus of the interview centers on family memories, Sonny's career in the United States Forest Service (USFS), and football.

Molly Tittemore (15) talks with her Noni (Sicilian slang term for "grandmother"), who is 79 years old. They discussed her childhood, and how the events of her childhood transformed her into the dynamic woman she is today. Her Noni believes...

Margret Helms talks to her grandson Collin Helms about her life.

Janet Hogue Thompson (77) talks with her daughter Michelle Thompson (51) about the life of her mother Mary Maxine McAninch Hogue (1920-1993) in rural Casey County, Kentucky.

My grandmother and I discuss and about major points in her life, as well as talk about the smaller details that made her who she is today.

Andrew Xie (18) conducts a Mother's Day interview with his mother, Xi Jiang (54), about her life experiences (growing up in Chengdu, China and immigrating to the United States) and her work and reflections on the current COVID-19 pandemic.

Carol Ann (76) talks to her daughter, Emily (39) about her life. Carol Ann discusses life events from childhood to adulthood that lead her through fascinating situations, family trauma, and finally reconciliation.

Thomas Minshall (49) talks with his son, Christopher Minshall (16) about his childhood back in Kennett, Pennsylvania. How a father talks about his life as a kid living in a rural part of Pennsylvania and what it is like growing...

Jameson O'Neal talks with his mother, Tricia O'Neal, about her mother, Lena Teinila, as well as several other family members. Jameson and Tricia discuss rejection, reconciliation, and how those life lessons come full circle. Lena Teinila's homicide is the only...

Nate Carter (18) calls his grandfather, Jim Waters (70) about how his life from his youth to now.

Ben (I) interviews his mother about experiences she had throughout her life comparing life in a foriegn country very different from the US, challenges, religion, and growing up and maturing for the Great Listen 2019. (Tito - Filipino word for...

Donald Mahoney’s parents were Irish immigrants, and at the age of 12, his mother passed away. Mahoney’s older sister, Ellen had to become his mother and inspired him to never give up on his dreams. He worked extremely hard in...

For the Great Thanksgiving Listen, Timothy Chancey, an Egg Harbor Township High school student, interviews Angelina Gorobchenko, his sister, about her life growing up and the life she is living now. She expresses her feelings of traveling from Russia to...

Eshan Subramaniam interviewed Vettivelu Maheswaran about his life and delved into certain topics of interest (being a professor, retirement, medical work, etc.)

I talked with my mom about what she was like in middle school and high school,

Joshua Beesley talks with his Wrestling coach Aaron Wise about life and what’s valued by him.

This storyteller had the traumatic experience of being pursued romantically by a person in a position of power. As a young person desiring attention, he was unable to recognize what was happening at the time. Now, upon reflection, he is...

My mom and I cover topics ranging from her decision to immigrate with me to the US at such a young age, growing up in a rural village, and transitioning to the "Big Apple." We also spoke about what it...

My mom’s talks about being a child in the 70’s and about her life before having children. She also talks about my early life. She tells a lot of stories about what she would do back then.

Zacc Rittman interviews his 80 year old grandfather Donald Rittman about his childhood racing career and Donald's life in general.

Shari Manchester: 2022-05-07 01:37:37 I (Shari Manchester, 21) have an interview with my sister (Holly Manchester, 22) about her Covid infections, how it has affected our lives, and what our lives would have looked like had Covid never happened.

My dad talks about how his life was like living in New Jersey in the late 60's and how he saw differences with life in the west coast when he moved here in the 80's.