Grandma, Tell Me a Story

Episode 2.3: "Wash Your Face and Wear Good Shoes" 07.07.2024 8:43 ↓

Empire State or Bust.

Episode 2.2: Boots On, Let's Go 15.04.2024 58:24 ↓

In 2024, Claire Marinello Fisher is an ESL teacher and amateur podcaster, living in New Jersey. But back in 2013, she was a history major at Boston College, and a volunteer EMT. Then the Boston Marathon got bombed.

Episode 2.1: "Lock Arms; We're Going" 10.03.2024 30:01 ↓

The Marinellos do Shakespeare. An oral history featuring the voices of Claire Fisher, Katie Marinello, Sue Marinello, Jim Marinello, Catherine Politi, and Kristin Politi.

Episode 12: Enter Jimmy 23.12.2023 4:48 ↓

We meet Grandpa. Read a Transcript

Episode 11: Interlude 23.12.2023 3:14 ↓

The end of our first 2015 interview. Read a transcript.

Episode 10: Pet Food 23.12.2023 3:14 ↓

TW: Animal death Grandma’s pet dog and special food memories. Read a transcript

Episode 9: ...And the Living is Easy 23.12.2023 5:15 ↓

Summertime memories. Read a transcript

Episode 8: In My Easter Bonnet 23.12.2023 3:51 ↓

Memories of church and Easter. Is anyone surprised she taught catechism? Read a transcript

Episode 7: Elizabeth, Oh Elizabeth 23.12.2023 4:22 ↓

Grandma's memories of where she grew up. Read a transcript

Episode 6: Home Economics 23.12.2023 0:57 ↓

Sewing with her sisters. Read a transcript

Episode 5: Valentine's Day 23.12.2023 2:53 ↓

Diamonds are a girl's best friend. Read a transcript

Episode 4: Grandma's Grandma 22.12.2023 2:49 ↓

We meet the only grandparent Grandma ever knew. And learn the meaning of "humdinger." Read a transcript

Episode 2: Names and Nicknames 22.12.2023 7:26 ↓

This is the recording we believe was done in 2014. It covers Grandma's name and family of origin. Read a Transcript

Episode 3: Family of Origin 22.12.2023 5:00 ↓

This is the first interview we did in January 2015. It's somewhat repetitive from the last episode, but there are parts I find illuminating and--as always--funny. Read a transcript

Episode 1: Grandma, Tell me a Story 17.12.2023 3:14 ↓

An introduction to the project. Read a transcript