"It's not the money in the bank, it's the money in the relationships with your family that matter most."

I interviewed my grandfather about his life. We enjoyed a good conversation where I got to learn new things about him and while we enjoyed some quality bonding time together.

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Ben Porter and William Porter

Ben Porter (43) talks to his father, William "Bill" Porter (68), about growing up in rural Iowa, his love of fishing, and his career as a professor of wildlife sciences.

Summer time

Asked my friend Logan some questions about a statue and his grandparents he’s a lovely person.

Thanksgiving with The Edna

107 year old Edna Van Zee shares memories of her life in Iowa. At the end, she shares bittersweet memories of being a twin.

Grama

I interviewed my Grama and she talked about her life with my papa

Great Thanksgiving Listen Interveiw

Talking about my grandpa's life with my family. I asked 10 questions about his life.

Discussing Life with Molly Barten

Today, my sister and I Molly discussed some deep questions about life.

Jack’o’Lanterns

A few silly stories about carving pumpkins

Creativity for a Lifetime: An Interview with Professor Anne Stapleton

Sydney Ginter sits down with Professor Anne Stapleton, a scholar of British 19th century literature and a professor at the University of Iowa, to have a conversation about creativity and expression.

The Truths of Bertille Terri Schantz

I interviewed my biggest role model and mother, Terri Schantz. Terri grew up in democratic rural Iowa with a politically active and very republican mother and a father who was a world war 2 veteran. She learned and abided by...

Ashley Demaris Palmer

A story of a teenager from Sunset Utah, of poverty, child abuse, and redemption. Ashley Demaris Palmer is a Highschooler with an interesting life story behind him, with the places and ways he has lived and the people his met,...

Interviewing my mom

I interviewed my mom, Brandy Beckman, about her life and how she grew up. She talked about how so many things he a great impact on her life and who she is today. She is an amazing person and a...

“You Can Do Better….”

My grandpa, Rich Spencer, has had a great life. In this interview, you’ll learn about his great accomplishments and upbringing. From Evanston Wyoming to Harvard Buisness School, you’ll see the steps he took to achieve success.

Enjoying What Is With Mom

It’s important to never underestimate yourself. You can do so much by yourself and even more with people supporting you. There are so many joys in this world, but family brings the most joy.

Edith Reed

Edith discusses her 101 year life, highlighting music, including her time spent at Juilliard School and Columbia University. She also discusses her family; both while growing up and the family she started with her husband John. She also mentions how...

“How are one or two people who have influenced your life?”

I sit down with my older siblings to talk about the family and and how they feel like we as a family are like. We talk about our favorite memories and how they both of them grew up. (Recorded on...