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Bill Goold and Sally Russell are best friends in their 60’s who are talking about aging.

Siblings Lora Holt (57) and Tony Duenez (53) interview their mother, Dolores Duenez (80), about her years growing up in El Paso, her time in California juggling college and motherhood, and the influence of creativity and the arts in their...

I Interviewed Charles Johnson. He answered many questions about life. We can all learn something from him.

Beth Womack (86) talks about her creative endeavors throughout her life with her granddaughter.

Recently my Dad suffered a severe stroke, causing him to lose function of his left side, and landing him an intensive rehab hospital. This is a conversation between him and I as he prepares to return home.

Diane, Manisha, and Devon talk about The Villages of San Mateo County, parenting, aging, and more.

Leonie volunteers for the Villages of San Mateo County to give back after her experience caring for her mother.

Alivia Neater interviews Kyle Bishop, and together they discuss growing up in a small town, the impact of family, and the tradition of creativity.

Neelesh shares stories to his daughter Esha (15) about how he ended up in his line of work. He shares struggles while pursuing his passion of becoming an engineer, why it is his passion, and what he admires most in...

Nicholas Diehl, age 49 and his sister Loran Diehl Saito, age 57, having a conversation at Thanksgiving time at their parents’ house

My grandmother and I had a fun time today sharing her memories. I learned a lot about the generations of women before me. I am incredibly grateful to have such strong women in my life.

Patrick McNameeKing (34) and Morgan Zipf-Meister (39), coworkers at StoryCorps, share a conversation about the outdoors, building community, and creativity. They touch on the pandemic’s effects on adventuring and collaboration.

Board of Directors Storytelling Project: Our third StoryCorps conversation is between San Francisco Village Executive Director Kate Hoepke and Board member Dr. Wayne Pan. Kate and Wayne shared personal stories that led them to be where they are today. They...

Clint McGuire (56) interviews his longtime friend, Miranda Lund (43), about her experiences as a student in the USC Aiken theatre department, and how it led to her creating an Instagram account devoted to cosplay.

Carl and Debbie share some stories of Carl's early years, then their life together, married for 50 years. Debbie skillfully redirects Carl's answers when his memory is challenging him to recall details.

Anne McDonald (40) interviews her father, Chuck McDonald [no age given], about his childhood in Butte, Montana, his extended family, and his first jobs. Anne also appreciates Chuck's creativity, imagination, and work ethic, as well as the importance he places...

One Small Step conversation partners Sally Gilbert (67) and Jeri Thompson (63) discuss their shared experiences growing up in the South, raising children, and reckoning with their race. They reflect on their generational connection and their hopes for the future.

Father David Orndoff (76) and son Jonathan Sky Cova (36) speak about shared memories and growing up.

My grandmother shares stories and perspective from her 94 years of life including losing two partners to polio, raising three children on her own and being gender non-conforming and gay in the 1940's and 50's

Mother Tabitha Martinez (49) and daughter Anastasia Beard (31) discuss art as connection, and how it has impacted their lives and family through the generations.

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I interviewed my mother and asked her the most important questions.

My dad and I discussed his upbringing in St. Louis, his time in the military, and when he got his hat stolen outside of a Jackson 5 concert.

Kathleen O'Dell (68) interviews her long-time friend David L. Harrison (85) about his journey as a writer and where he finds inspiration for his award-winning children's books.

Husband and wife, Oscar Bolda (61) and Maria Teresa Bolda (62), talk about their marriage and working in the medical field both in the U.S. and the Philippines.