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Nancy Becoat and Leah Becoat

Nancy Becoat (75) is interviewed by her daughter Leah Becoat (51) about her childhood growing up in Alton, Illinois, her experience as a biracial woman, some of her fond memories of the Mississippi River, her community involvement, and her reflections...

Martin Carpio interviews Andrew Costa

Andrew Costa is 25 years old and was previously in several homeless shelters until he found a permanent home at Menlo Family Housing. He was adopted in Germany by Italian parents and lived most of his life in Long Island....

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Ronnie Malone and Craig Blue
September 18, 2023 OSS Hub

One Small Step conversation partners Ronnie Malone (88) and Craig Blue (73) talk about their political beliefs, background, history, values with some contrasts and similarities.

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Rhoda Garcia and Candyce Bennett

Rhoda Justice Garcia (72) talks with her friend Candyce Bennett (68) about childhood memories of growing up during the time of the NASA space program, living at Cocoa Beach, near Patrick's Airforce Base, and Satelite Beach.

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Lourdes de los Angeles Naranjo and Carmella de los Angeles Guiol

Lourdes de los Angeles Naranjo (57) talks with daughter Carmella de los Angeles Guiol (23) about her family’s path from Cuba to the U.S., and her mother’s sacrifices so she could have a better life.

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Steve Otto and Sherelyn Whittum Pedigo

Steve Otto (59) and his aunt Sherelyn Pedigo (61) talk about their unique family make-up, share memories of past times, reflect on some family tragedies, and talk about their connection to religion.

The Switzerland Slide

15-year-old son Luka interviews his 54-year-old dad, Todd, who talks about the time when he had a near-death experience in Switzerland. This interview takes place on October 23, 2022, in Larkspur, California. In this interview, they discuss the experience and...

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Henry Ortega and Sheli Cryderman

Henry Ortega, 87, interviewed by his friend and fellow Mariachi group member, Sheli Cryderman, 38. Henry talks about developing an early love of music growing up in Oakland, his many memories as director of Mariachi Ortega, and sings some favorite...

Centenarian Mrs. Mary Sobey, on her life in Patagonia

102 year old woman recalls her youth and life residing the entire time within a one block radius on West Hill in the Sharon/Hermitage Area. Highlights include prohibition, travel and family life.

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Genesis Ueligitone-Parker and David Boze
September 26, 2023 OSS Hub

One Small Step conversation partners Genesis Ueligitone-Parker (36) and David Boze (51) talk about their faith and the political conflicts they have had with those who share their religious identity, and how they feel misunderstood by those who have different...

Dr. Louis Caplan and his son Jeremy Caplan

Dr. Louis R Caplan (84) talks with his son, Jeremy Caplan (45) about life growing up in Baltimore, at Williams College, and in medical school at Boston, as well as meeting his wife, Brenda Caplan.

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Barry Livingston, Shayla Livingston, and Michael Livingston

Barry Livingston (85) interviewed by his son Michael Livingston (58) and his granddaughter Shayla Livingston (25) about growing up in San Francisco, California, working for as fashion store called Livingston Brothers, his time in the Navy, and his love of...

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Austin Laufersweiler and Maru Gonzalez

Austin Laufersweiler, 18, talks with school counselor, Maru Gonzalez, 26, about Austin’s advocacy work for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgendered, questioning and queer youth in his high school. Austin was named the student advocate of the year for his work to...