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Friends, C. Toney Aid (71) and Terry Hampton (61), share a conversation about the life of artist, L. L. Broadfoot, as well as how Broadfoot's artwork depicting 19th and early 20th-century Ozarkians came to reside at the Harlin Museum in...

Angeline "Angie" Presley (40) interviews her father, Leslie "Les" Harris (64), about how he stays positive in the face of the injury, infection, and loss.

A family educational history from an Iowan baby boomer.

Granddaughter interviews her grandfather about his life, growing up in the Midwest, getting married, raising a family and the things that are important in life.

My mom is a PA in elder care during the COVID pandemic. I asked her about her experiences with her patients, especially regarding vaccination, during COVID. I also ask about her experiences as a provider during this difficult time.

Mitchel Branden (58) talks with his daughter, Tasha Branden (19) about how his life influenced his time in the U.S. Navy (1980-1984) and how the navy influenced his life post service.

Nell Schneider (6/18/1930-) talks with her grandson, Matthew Harrison, and Kaitlin Buerge at her Glendale Wisconsin home. Nell discusses some family members, the history of her Glendale home, and mentions the Chicago World’s Fair.

Claire Bonnette (20) interviews her mother, Sabrina Bonnette [no age given], about her military career as Chief Petty Officer, traveling, women's rights, and legacy.

Longtime friends Kathleen Morrissey (71) and Akemi Anders [no age given] discuss Akemi's firsthand account of the end of WWII in Japan, Japanese-American identity, and the importance of friendship and cultural connection.

Jenn Simmons (39) interviews her friend, colleague, and mentor, Howard Cavner (68), about his childhood in the Ozarks region of Missouri, his relationship with his grandmother, the pride he has for his daughter, and the most important lessons that he...

We talked about what it was like for my mom growing up the oldest of 11 children in the Upper Midwest, about my mom's religion/spirituality (Catholicism), and about my mom's parenting of me and my three older sisters.

Dean Ertel (76) shares his story with his StoryCorps partner, Naomi Love (26), through his book "Memoirs of a Fish Whisper."

Justin (32) and Jenni (42), strangers participating in the One Small Step program, have a conversation about their lives, families, and communities. They discuss their daughters, living through COVID, and buying houses in the suburbs.

Brothers Denys Hansen (75) and James Hansen (72) look back on their childhood memories in Sherwood, Iowa and Springfield, Missouri.

Robin Rader (70) and her husband, Haven Miller (68), interview Robin's mother, Jane Hyde Rader (94), about what it was like growing up on a farm in Southwest Missouri in the 1920s, 1930s, and 1940s.

Judith Peavey (71) shares her thoughts, feelings, and memories about her late husband's life and their relationship leading up to his diagnosis with dementia. Sonia Kinkhabwala (22) accompanies and listens to her stories.

My dad and I talk about his mulch business and how it took him to the Sydney Olympics.

Grandma discussed a little of her life

Overall life experiences and differences in expectations. Family heritage and about our ancestors.

Diane (76) is asked about her childhood and family, as well as the people who affected her life the most. She reflects on her own and her son's weddings, as well as her daughter-in-law. Diane answers why she wanted to...

One Small Step conversation partners Karen Dreiling [no age given] and C. Michael Raper (69) meet to discuss how politicians should govern, their thoughts on abortion and vaccines, and their thoughts on the future.

Cherie Croney (48) interviews her friend Randle Wesley (62) about his experiences being homeless, growing up in Louisiana, moving to Springfield, Missouri, and his journey as a gay man.

Brothers Michael Hayes (29) and Matthew Hayes (27) have a conversation about how their relationship has evolved through the difficulties of addiction.

Amy Coulliette (51) interviews her father, Richard Allen (70), about his childhood in the Tunas, Missouri, his experience serving in the U.S. Navy, his retirement in the Ozarks region, and the characters that he has met along the way.