John and Barbara Pinter Interview
August 17-18th, 1992

A Family Treasure: Voices from the Back Porch
In 1992, Jeff Hopper sat down with his grandparents, John and Barbara Pinter, for an afternoon conversation on their back porch. What unfolded was a warm, candid, and often humorous interview—filled with family stories, memories, and those unmistakable Grandma B’s voice and Grandpa’s stutter.

Now, more than three decades later, all three voices on this recording—Jeff, John, and Barbara—have left us. But what a gift it is to hear them again. Their laughter, their stories, even the background symphony of police sirens and birds singings —it all brings us back to a simple moment in time.

I found the analog tapes during my search for Adele’s photos for her memorial. They were transferred from an old analog tape, so the sound quality has its quirks. I recommend using headphones or earbuds. Find a quiet place to sit and enjoy this delightful interview so you can catch every word.

For Jeff’s family—Laura, Carson, Dan and Reese, and the rest of the Hopper family: May this be a comfort, a joy, and a small way to be close again to the voices we all miss