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As community development Extension educators, we elevate our communities through increased community story telling. This interview was done via Zoom to learn about the potential of interviewing participants remotely during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Erica Watkins (25) and her father, Greg Watkins (59), discuss life in Idaho and what community means to them.

Marie Gregg (36) and Jordin West (33), classmates in ICS510: Mission, Context, and Ecclesial Life at Nazarene Theological Seminary. A practice interview for the final ethnographic project.

Religion, civil rights, marriage, Parkinson's, birth of children.

My Father's mom, Lavern Tomchak was known to everyone as "Grandma T." She passed away in the spring of 2017 after living every moment honest, frank, and hard working. This is my young kids Quinn (Age 6), and Oliver (Age...

The last of three podcasts that aims to look at the American mountain men of the fur trade and their lasting impact on the town of Jackson Hole and the American West as a whole. This episode still has interviews...

Friends and colleagues Susan Manika (53) and Jessica Knarr (36) share a conversation about their unique friendship and experiences working with refugees, police officers, and interpreters. They also discuss cultural differences and working together to build community rapport.

Bob Carstensen (94) shares a conversation with his daughter Robin Randel (68) and grandson Shane Randel (48), about his memories with his family, his experiences in World War II and The Great Depression, and his relationship with his grandchildren and...

Life in Idaho & Arizona & WWII

Kindness

Jamie Hill, operations manager at the Kenworthy Performing Arts Center, talks about her role as a Moscow Farmers Market Commission member, market relations with downtown businesses and what makes the market always interesting.

Ralph Breding grew up in rural Idaho and, with his family, farmed land that his German grandparents homesteaded in 1912. Ralph’s daughter, Lesa, interviews him about the intersection of farming and flying airplanes beginning with his parents, Gilbert and Gertrude...

Semolina talks about her family's introduction to the Moscow Farmers Market, memories of coming to the market as a young girl, voting on the design of the playground in Friendship Square and what she loves about visiting the market when...

Yami took the opportunity to have freedom and work when she moved to the U.S.

Fishing guide Ryan talks about a client getting caught with his pants down

Steve talks about his year catching a fish every day

Tom Michael (52) interviews his friend Don Reiman (67) about his outdoor adventures and experiences in Boise, Idaho. They also talk about future adventures, the community, and flying.

One Small Step partners Constance Jones (60) and Elizabeth Bandow (45) have a conversation about teaching during the pandemic, kind people, and proud moments.

The second of three podcasts that aims to look at the American mountain men of the fur trade and their lasting impact on the town of Jackson Hole and the American West as a whole. This episode has interviews from...

Victoria "Vicky" Swerdloff (54) shares a conversation with her daughter Alex Swerdloff (22) about life after college, memories of growing up, experiences in Boise, Idaho, perspectives, and their relationship.

Valerie Smith (49) shares a conversation with her son, Dio Hadley (15), about his gender identity, pronouns, support system, interest in baking, and experiences with grief and divorce. They also talk about hispanic culture, religion, and their relationship.

One Small Step partners Joan Putney (72) and Tim Isaacs (58) discuss their views on race and politics, share their upbringings, and consider challenges in education.

Longtime friends Buta Muzuri (49) and Pierre Bashale (54) talk about their respective life journeys, including living as political refugees in Boise, Idaho.

Theodora Niemeyer (82) interviews her friend Roger Norgaard (83) about his childhood, his golfing career, his experience flying helicopters for the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War, and the story of how he and Theodora, who were high school...

My father (Stan Noble) talks about life in Seattle and Idaho in the 70’s and 80’s. He describes dumb decisions he made as a toddler, teenager, and adult (lol). *very emotional* CAUTION- be warned of tears. Try not to cry...