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StoryCorps Mobile Tour: Green Bay

These stories come from interviews recorded at StoryCorps, a national initiative to record and collect stories of everyday people. During a StoryCorps Mobile Tour stop in Green Bay, Wisconsin from August 10 – September 8, 2023, 110 conversations were recorded and preserved. Excerpts were selected and produced by Wisconsin Public Radio staff.

Major support for the StoryCorps Mobile Tour is made possible by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, in partnership with the American Folklife Center at the Library of Congress.

Sobriety as a gift: A conversation with The Plagemans

There are many elements of Wisconsin culture to boast of. But one that we’re notorious for is so connected to ...

From Elvis to NASA: Reliving unique childhood memories with The Fahertys

There are memories that you hold dear to your heart, knowing you'll never experience those often simple moments again. Change ...

Early mornings and the hard work ethic: Life on the farm with the Bordeleaus

Life on the farm used to be a common experience for many in this state. But with the number of ...

‘I’m proud to be everything that I am’: A conversation about two-spirit, Indigenous identities

While Joseph Rey Torres of Oneida was on his path of self-discovery, something finally clicked for him. He realized he ...

A piece of the Pack: Green Bay Packers fans on ‘owning’ the team

Green Bay Packers fans are a proud community. It's not just the tailgating in freezing temperatures or the adrenaline rush ...

An awkward first date and a second chance: Falling in love with The Lakatos

Though Steve and Emily Lakatos of Green Bay, Wisconsin met in their 30s, they both found out that it’s near ...

Rebellious readers: Sisters reflect on their love of books

Beth Lo grew up spending most of her free time immersed in books. Now living with her sister Mai J. ...

“The stars lined up”: Reflecting on Wisconsin’s first high school girls basketball championship

Prior to 1972 girls didn't always have the opportunity to play sports at school. But the passage of Title IX ...