The Goodman Family Oral History Podcast

The Goodman Family Oral History Podcast

The Goodman Family Oral History Podcast is a heartfelt journey through the individual and collective experiences of the Goodman family. Through personal stories, reflections, and cherished memories, we celebrate our family's history, values, and legacy. From childhood lessons and career milestones to faith, resilience, and the bonds that hold us together, each episode captures the essence of what it means to be a Goodman. By preserving our voices and stories, we honor the past, embrace the present, and inspire future generations to carry forward our family's rich heritage.

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March 28, 2025 79 mins

In this special episode of the Goodman Family Oral History Podcast, host Tonya is joined by her parents, Ruth and Thomas, and her brother, Tommy, for a heartwarming and often hilarious walk down memory lane. The family revisits their roots in Virginia Beach, sharing the story of Ruth and Thomas’s whirlwind courtship, an unconventional proposal, and a modest wedding with a red dress and boots. We learn about Thomas’s time in the Arm...

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The first episode of the Goodman Family Oral History Podcast explores the roots and upbringing of the family patriarch, Thomas Jerome Goodman. The conversation, led by his daughter, Tonya, delves into his childhood in West Norfolk, Virginia, his relationship with his parents, and the values instilled in him. He reflects on his mother's strict but fair parenting style, his father's career as a merchant seaman, and the hard...

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