sbc047 "On the Lot"
Face-to-face conversation between two cousins (Fred and Richard) in their early thirties, recorded in a private home in east Los Angeles, CA. Topics include Richard's new job selling cars, Fred's frustration with factory work, and Richard's recent breakup with his girlfriend.

sbc048 "Mickey Mouse Watch"
Christmas morning traditions and gift-exchange among family members, recorded in Fresno, CA. Tim and Lea are a couple in their late fifties, Judy is their daughter, and Dan is Judy's boyfriend.

sbc049 "Noise Pollution"
Face-to-face conversation recorded at an outdoor family birthday party near Boston, MA. There are ten speakers, all related. Four siblings in their mid thirties to mid forties: Dan, Al, Lucy, and Annette. Allen (Sr.), age 76, is their father. Al and Annette are twins. Linda is Al's wife, John is Annette's husband. Dave and Jane are Al and Linda's children. Glen is Lucy's son. Topics center primarily on recent renovations to Lucy's home. 

sbc050 "Just Wanna Hang"
Face-to-face conversation among four roommates, recorded in a shared apartment in Burlington, VT. Speakers are all students at the University of Vermont, women ages 20-21. Speakers engage in small-talk, make plans for the evening, and discuss household matters.

sbc051 "New Yorkers Anonymous"
Conversation recorded before and during dinner, in a private home in Laguna Beach, CA. There are four speakers, ranging in age from mid forties to early fifties. Sean and Bernard are a couple, Fran is a long-time friend visiting from New York. Alice is also a friend of Sean and Bernard, but had never met Fran. Discussion focuses on travels, and reminiscing about New York City.

sbc052 "Oh You Need a Breadbox"
Phone conversation between family members at Christmas. Andrew and Cindy, a couple in their mid forties in Albuquerque, NM, are calling Andrew's sisters in San Antonio, TX. Discussion centers primarily on Christmas and Christmas gifts, and topics prompted by recent television news shows.

sbc053 "I Will Appeal"
Task-related talk recorded in the small claims court in Santa Barbara,, CA. This segment consists of a judge pro tem hearing and deciding two cases.

sbc054 "'That's Good', Said Tiger"
Public storytelling event recorded after a church potluck in Chicago, IL. The speaker, a professional storyteller in her mid forties, tells several stories and interacts with the audience.

sbc055 "The Mama of Dada"
Public lecture/forum. Noted artist and ceramist Beatrice Wood gives a public lecture at the Santa Barbra Museum of Art, shortly after her 101st birthday. Wood talks about her life and answers audience questions.

sbc056 "What is a Brand Inspection?"
Face-to-face conversation recorded on a ranch near Colorado Springs, CO. Julie has recently bought a pony from Gary's wife, and is giving him a bill-of-sale. She then gives a brief tour of her property and barn.

sbc057 "Throw Me"
Task-related talk, a recording of a judo class in Shreveport, Louisiana. The five students and their instructor are males between the ages of 22 and 37. The instructor is demonstrating and coaching the Hane-Makikomi throw, which students are practicing with varying degrees of success.

sbc058 "Swingin' Kid"
Face-to-face conversation recorded in a private home in Boise, ID. Sheri, a single mom in her mid thirties, and her son Steven (age 11) talk while Sheri prepares dinner.

sbc059 "You Baked"
Face-to-face conversation, recorded in a family home near Beloit, WI on Christmas Eve. Cam and Fred are a couple in their early thirties. Jo and Wess are Cam's parents. Topics include talk about family and friends, a football game which Wess and Fred had just finished watching, and holiday baking.

sbc060 "Shaggy Dog Story"
Face-to-face casual conversation recorded in an office in Shreveport, LA. The two speakers, Jon (age 72) and Alan (age 66) are friends/co-workers taking a break from work. Alan is primarily telling Jon about his travel adventures and interests.