Deniz Celikbas

Deniz talks about growing up in Turkey in a small town called Mersen. He then moves to Istanbul for 4 years. After that he moves to Chicago. He also talks about his family and what he does for a living.

The Many Labors of Tom Sheffler (Episode III: The Life and Times of Thomas Henry Sheffler)

Happy Labor Day! My husband Don and I chatted with my father-in-law Tom Sheffler about the dignity of labor and the changes in workplace ethics over his lifetime. At eighty-three, he works harder than anyone I know. In this chat,...

Tom Zemrowski and Athena Miller: How I Met Your Grandmother

Athena Miller, 8th grade, interviews her grandfather, Tom Zemrowski ("Pops"), about how he met her late grandmother ("Gramzie") at Purdue University in 1965. Other interesting glimpses of his past are revealed as well. Recorded during Thanksgiving 2021.

Talking with Papabear!

Talking with my dad about what his life was like growing up and how he learned from it. Also includes some key pieces of life-inspiration from him.

Interview with Dad

Michael talks about his experiences growing up as a child living in Columbus, Ohio.

Interview with my Grandma

My grandma and I talk about her childhood life, trips to Colorado, and funny stories about my parents.

Interview with grandfather, Frank Polizzi.

This interview captures a fraction of his experience growing up in the city of Chicago, parenting, and other memories he holds. He shares the most valuable lessons he has learned over the years and stresses the importance of loving your...

Interview with Darlene Waters

Darlene and I talked about the culture shock she felt after leaving Lonsdale projects in East Tennessee and going to Farragut in West Knoxville as well as her culture shock when she moved to Chicago. We also talked about Appalachian...