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Seto You, age 92/93 or 97/98, is interviewed by his son, Ed You, age 26, about his early days in the USA. He arrived from China in 1916, worked as a cook in this country well into his 80's. He...

My third recording session with my grandparents, Bob and Sally Klein, discussing their feelings and memories of our past/present family and all the pets and dogs that they have had over the years.

Friends Shymeria Stone (24) and Noah Hack (22) talk about their forever friendship, some fond memories they have with one another, and some wisdom they have learned over the years.

Dr. David Des Marais is a senior space scientist at NASA Ames Research Center. In this interview, we talk about his research into the role of carbon on Earth and in space, what Mars could teach us about life on...

One Small Step conversation partners Janalynn Villasenor (38) and Jeffery Puente (30) talk about parenthood, their families' influence on their politics, and their shared desire to see communities and neighborhoods more connected.

Andrea Bazer (67) has a conversation with her mother Olympia Peters (91) about Olympia's life as a first-generation American and her life over the past 90+ years.

My mom is going to tell you how her childhood was. Everything that was an up and everything that was a down. Just know everything she is saying is pure from heart.

Stanley Diep (18) talks with his friend, Justin Capriotti (18) about our childhood and also how things are going in the current pandemic.

Mother and daughter, Sheila Catterall (80) and Mignon Hess (49), share a conversation about memories of a loved one.

One Small Step partners Brad Hansen (70) and Stormy Johnston (68) have a conversation about their childhoods and life experiences.

Long-time friends Cheryl Devall (64) and Mona Wilson (61) talk about Mona's reputation as the reigning "Zydeco Queen," what people may not realize about Creole community and culture, and Cheryl's journey of piecing together her own family history.

Humza Rahman (30) interviews his friend and coworker Mike Watts (73) about his time at Loaves & Fishes, his artistic explorations, and his many “sides.”

One Small Step Conversation partners Kristen Norton (49) and Linda Collins (74) talk about the role of religion and faith, growing up, major influences, politics, government and abortion legislation.

Karen Schnur (55) interviews her aunt Renate Benjamins (90) about Renate's early life as a child during World War II in Breslau, Germany (now Wroclaw, Poland), and Renate's eventual immigration to the United States in the 1950s.

Abraham Ater (41) talks with his friend Donald Dains (54) about how they met and their two trips together to what is now South Sudan.

Jean Zelt (59) and her coworker Molly Simonetti (40) share reflections about their experience as teachers in California. The talk about their favorite parts of the job, the moments when they've felt proudest of themselves, and about what makes them...

In this interview, conducted in November 2022 in Tucson Arizona I, Gianna Giordano interview my mom, Perri Giordano. My mom shared stories on her childhood, life as a mom, and her experiences with 911. She also talked about her favorite...

Deborah Davidson (68) sits down with her friend Patricia Thomas Ivery (63) to ask about Patricia's childhood, the wisdom that she has gained throughout her life, and the dreams that she still hopes to achieve.

Patricia "Trish" Thorngate (67) interviews her father, Stephen "Steve" Thorngate (96), about his life, childhood, and family.

Tiffanie shares with her friend and co-worker, Montserrat, the significance of Juneteenth in her life and historically. How she strives everyday to make sure everyone feels included so future generations will celebrate diversity.

One Small Step conversation partners Jonathan Webster (35) and Benjamin "Ben" Luster (58) have a conversation about military service, race, and their political beliefs.

Joseph Young (83) is interviewed by his daughter Sabrina Anfossi Kareem (36) about his life growing up and running away a lot.

Mark Lob (21) talks with his mother, Nancy Heller (59) about her mother, Joan Pereles Heller and her memories growing up in Wisconsin.

Peter shared with his doctor, Doug Wilson, a little bit about his life and childhood and a recent experience he had involving Dr. Wilson. Peter recently died and came back with CPR and it has had profound affect on his...

Troy Wright (55) interviews his father, Eldredge Wright (75) about his life growing up in East Texas, becoming a father at age 19, moving to California and working for IBM