Conversaciones Culturales

Interview by Tabatha of Maria. She was born and raised till 11 years of age in Aguascalientes, Mexico, then moved to the United States with her family for a better life.

Eleanor interviews her longtime friend and first roommate at SFSU Michelle.

I talked to Michelle about growing up in Ventura California, her childhood, and her family. we also discussed her life at college and what it's like being first generation.

"We weren't really bad kids, but we did a lot of rotten stuff"

Bruce Caruso grew up in East Baltimore during the 70’s - an area that was known for hard-working steel mill employees, seafood, and some mischievous children. Bruce lived in the smallest townhouse on the street with his older brother and...

Jesse Barnes and Yong Ho Lee

Interview describing what it was like to immigrate to the United States from South Korea in 1974, eventually becoming one of the first Asian police office in a three county area (centered around Brazos County) in Texas in 1988.

Julia, Chris, and Mary talk about childhood and life lessons

Mary and Chris Romano, parents of Julia Romano from Westfield, NJ, share their experiences from their childhood, their work and life in general. Mary grew up in Emerson, NJ and Chris grew up in Woodhaven, Queens, NY. The two met...

Cooper Cruce talks with his dad about childhood memories and life lessons.

In this interview, Cooper Cruce asks his dad some questions about his life. With some answers about childhood in South Carolina followed up by job stories, this interview is concise but worth a listen. After talking about jobs, the two...

Interview with my coworker, life coach, fellow Beowulf fanatic, and friend, Eric Cottingham.

Eric Cottingham is a Young Adult Librarian in Birmingham, Alabama. I've known him ever since he started working in my local public library, and I come to him to vent about college and life. The interview questions consist of information...

Interview with Brendan Stoller on the evolution of rap within the last decades.

In this interview, Brendan Stoller who is both an experienced DJ and Producer is asked questions on how rap/hip-hop has changed within the last decades. There is a focus on what is now being called "new rap" or "mumble rap"...

“I’m not so much proud of myself. I’m proud of my children.”

Isaac David, an 8th grader at Franklin County Middle School, interviews his mother Patti David (maiden name Conway) about her life. They talk about her childhood, her career, and her love of her children.

Callie and her mom talk about her mom’s life.
November 29, 2018 App Interview

Callie and her mom talk about her mom's childhood and how she grew up. They compare and contrast their childhood stories and learn more about her mom's journey to where she is today.

A-Gong (Grandfather) and his childhood

In this interview, A-Gong talks about his childhood and young adult years while he was living in Taiwan. He talks a bit about his family, his lifestyle, and how he was able to cope with the many changing environments he...

Grace and her Dad talk about her childhood and how he met her Mom
November 26, 2018 App Interview

questions answered about Grace's childhood and a story of how her Dad moved to the United States and met her Mom

My Father Rode a Motorcycle to School and My Grandfather Didn’t Know.

In this interview, conducted over Skype over thanksgiving break 2018, Shane Rosenberg interviews his Grandfather Larry Rosenberg about his life experiences. Larry shares stories about his childhood and growing up through out the changes of technology on his life. He...

The Great Thanksgiving Listen 2018: My Grandma’s past – An interview with Chriselle & Nora

In this interview, Nora Ballesteros talks with her granddaughter, Chriselle Tegel, about her childhood in the Philippines. They discuss Nora’s hardship as a single mom, family responsibilities as the eldest child, high school experiences, and life lessons.

Shane Rosenberg’s Test Interview For The Great Thanksgiving Listen 2018

Test recording for the 2018 thanksgiving listen for school project. Shane Rosenberg a student at Egg Harbor Township High School, in New Jersey. Records a practice audio file for the Great Thanksgiving Listen 2018.