Mother Recalls a Story From Her Daughter's Childhood

A 15-year-old girl named Lauren interviewed her 46-year-old mom Amanda about a specific memory that shows what it was like to raise Lauren as a young child.

John Babcock Part 2: “You’re not a man if you’re not scared; you’re not a man if you don’t cry”

Discussion of John's relationship with his siblings and parents. We talked about the death of his father and later on, his mother. Childhood stories and memories and how his sister affected him. His life from the streets to Brookdale. He...

My Mother Saw A Tornado!

In this interview, my mother, Katrina Bass, shares her story of what it was like seeing a tornado.

Isabel Martinez interviews her dad, Luis Martinez.

Isabel Martinez (17) interviews her father, Luis Martinez (49), on his life. Isabel asks her father questions about his childhood, his fears of coming to the U.S., his wife, Isabel’s mother, and his job. This interview took place in Oak...

9/11

9/11 attack and my teacher’s story

Sleep

A small town girl who experiences normal situations gets her world turned around .

Remembering 9/11 with my mother

A first hand perspective of 9/11 through my mother’s eyes and the actions she took that day.

Life as Wilmer

Listen as my step-father speaks about his life as a teenager, as a child and his current life. He speaks fondly of his grandmother and parents as they always treated him nicely and made him who he is today. We...

Boston Bombing

Interview with Kayla about her feelings concerning the Boston bombing

For The Hope Of It All
December 1, 2022 App Interview

I (Star) interview my mom (Sonia) about the not-so new topic of Covid-19. I ask about her experiences during lockdown. We conclude about how you always should keep hope and push through any challenges you face.

Rommel Noufi and Daughter: Check Your Tire Pressure.

Corinne Noufi (28) and her father, Rommel Noufi (72), explore the evolution of their father-daughter relationship following Rommel's life-threatening heart attack. They examine how this incident deepened their connection, highlighting the complex interplay of love, fear, and protection that now...

Robbery

This is the story of when my dad, John Ryan was working as a manager at his high school job at Popeyes and the store was robbed.

The Struggles of Immigration
January 22, 2020 App Interview

From Mexico to the United States, Olivia Lopez has stayed brave and fearless. Olivia has been my house-keeper since I was born and would always take care of me as a baby. In minute 8 of the interview by Emmy...

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...

Albert Lim, David Lim, and Toby Lim

The story of a Korean man and a journey with his family to America from a war at home. David Lim was interviewed on January 7th in Porter Ranch where he talks about his experience of the Korean War in...

Close to war: the Vietnam draft

In the early 70s, Mark Hoffeld, was shocked when he received a draft letter to go to war. I, Jacob Silverstein (14), interviewed my grandpa Mark Hoffeld (71), on January 7, 2020. I interviewed him over the phone while I...

Narrative 42 – Male, 63 year old, adult vaccine participant

As part of The VOICES Project at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Narrative 42 is a male, 63 year old, adult vaccine participant speaking on COVID-19 vaccine clinical trial participation.

Making Memories

Life experiences, biggest fears, and regrets

"Don't be so afraid"

Pam and I talk about growing up, insecurities, faith, family, and women's careers in medicine.