Episode 12 – Hitchhiking with Ben

Richard’s grandson Ben tries to interview him about cars, but the conversation soon goes off track. Richard  (“Dede”) shares tales of hitchhiking across the country in the 1940s and riding a jeepney in the Philippines, while Ben struggles to get the answers he was hoping for.

Richard (and Margaret) are initially confused by Ben’s line of questioning. But as the interview continues, Ben hones his listening and interviewing skills. He even learns about a black man named Joe Louis.

Ben quickly gets the hang of this business and pulls the threads of the conversation with his grandfather together.

Music credits:

“Beignet Interlude” and “Gentle Son” by Blue Dot Sessions (www.sessions.blue)

Traffic and car door sound effects from Zapsplat.com.

Boxing stadium, Pinball auction, and jeepney sound effects by Soundsplat.