My Story

This was just me, Joan Lecus, I'm 62 years old and I just answered the interview questions in order.

Gail and Tony Pedretti at her home the afternoon of Sunday, May 9, 2021

Tony is asking Gail about life events after high school through the birth her first child at her home in Palos Park, IL the afternoon of Sunday, May 9, 2021.

Katie and Tony Pedretti at home the evening of Sunday, August 27th, 2023

Tony and Katie are at home the evening of Sunday, August 27th, 2023 talking about our recent visit to Wilderness water parks and catching fish during our vacation in Indian Shores, FL.

Closing into the Unknown Secrets of my Grandmother

In this interview, conducted on November 30th, 2019 in Valley Village, California, David Lee (이한빈) interviews his maternal grandmother Sang-shim Kim (김상심, ≈70), encompassing a variety of topics. She talks about her childhood, school, dream, marriage, daughter (David’s mother). She...

Grandpa’s Stories

Grandpa talked about when he was a child and the most difficult times in his life

Katie and Tony Pedretti at home the morning of Sunday, January 1, 2023

Tony and Kaie are at home the morning of Sunday, January 1, 2023 talking about Christmas 2023 events and UFC's move from less Jiu Jitsu and more Boxing classes

Talking With Dad

My Dad and I talk about a lot of the key parts of his life and lots of lessons he’s learned throughout the years. He talks about experiences that have shaped him into who he is, and wisdom he has...

Josh and Tony Pedretti at home the evening of Saturday, December 30th, 2023

Tony and Josh are at home the evening of Saturday, December 30th, 2023 talking about school tests, grades, a Christmas gift - addon to Roblox's After the Flash - Winter Tide, Lego kits and practicing the saxophone.

Isabelle Papa and her dad Joe Papa talk about childhood memories and growing up in a big family.

In this interview, Isabelle Papa talks to her dad, Joe Papa, about his childhood and his experience with growing up with four sisters. He shares both happy and sad memories, but says that overall he was lucky to have such...

Antonio Cariello & Giuseppe Marrone

Antonio Cariello (me), and my soon-to-be 81 years old grandpa go over his best and worst moments. These span from his childhood during World War II to his experience fighting lymphoma, covering subjects like marriage and the birth of children...

Katie and Tony Pedretti at home the evening of Saturday, April 23, 2022

Tony is asking Katie about our recent Disney World and Universal Studios vacation at home the evening of Saturday, April 23, 2022

A Loquacious Lesson with Laurèl

In this interview, Marcella Rolle interviews her mother, Laurèl Rolle. Laurèl shares her anecdote about her life as an immigrant from Jamaica, and how it has shaped her into the woman ,and mother, she is today.

Lucia Greenland and Carmel Richmond

Lucia Greenland (16) talks with her grandmother, Carmel Richmond about her childhood, favorite memories, teaching stories, and life lessons.

Katie and Tony Pedretti at home the morning of Sunday, December 31st, 2023

Katie and Tony Pedretti are at home the morning of Sunday, December 31st, 2023 talking about Christmas gifts such as her scooter, clothes and tablet, the Pedretti family dice game, her birthday party, earning a gray belt at UFC and...

Journey to America

I interview my mom about her experience and journey coming to the United States and how her life was changed when she got here.

Josh and Tony Pedretti at home the evening of Saturday, October 1, 2022

Tony is asking Josh about our recent Mackinaw Island trip and the Fall Color 5k at home the evening of Saturday, October 1, 2022

David Owusu and his Auntie Evelyn Barden talk about her life in Accra, Ghana

In this interview, conducted on 27 November 2018 in Chicago, Illinois, David Owusu(16) interviews his auntie Evelyn Barden(38) about her childhood and the person who has had a great influence in her life and the lesson that he or she...

Josh and Tony Pedretti at home the evening of Thursday, July 29, 2021

Tony is asking Josh about YMCA day camps, Jujutsu training and playing games in Roblox at home the evening of Thursday, July 29, 2021

Pan-Fried Friendship

As family comes closer, the stories we mention must be told to everyone. In this interview, held in Los Angeles, Cici Tsuo and Oliver España address their numerous moments together as well as Cici’s past, including her father, track coach,...