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The Relative Differences Podcast is a series of intimate discussions among three biological sisters. Each of the sisters were reared in the Western Pennsylvania town of Aliquippa. Throughout the series, listeners will hear the sisters discuss how their "same but different" environments at home, for…

Dianne Hart Pettis, Pamela Hart Vines, and Cherie Hart Steffen


    • Sep 28, 2017 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 32m AVG DURATION
    • 17 EPISODES


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    Our Pets

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2017 52:32


    In this Relative Differences podcast, an Oral Memoir, Episode 16, the sisters talk about their beloved animals. Dianne, Pamela, and Cherie have all owned pets. Learn who’s a cat lover, who’s a dog lover, and who once dumped hot pork chop grease into her fishbowl. 

    Think About the Children

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2017 37:53


    In Episode 15 of the Relative Differences Podcast, an Oral Memoir, the sisters talk about what having children means to them. Dianne, Pamela, and Cherie love children. Listen to learn who has children, who has acquired children through marriage, and who still hopes to have a child or two.   

    Our Tastes in Men

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2017 25:18


    In Episode 14, "Our Tastes in Men," the sisters talk about what kinds of men appeal to them. As you can expect, Dianne, Pamela, and Cherie, differ in their definitions of attractiveness. Learn what factors in their lives drove them to be interested their ideal type of man. You don't want to miss this episode!

    What About Our Friends?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2017 25:52


    In Episode 13 of our oral memoir: Relative Differences, the sisters discuss the importance of friendship and how those various relationships have formed their lives. In "What About Our Friends," listen as Dianne, Pamela, and Cherie describe the people in their lives who have touched them for a reason, a season, or for a lifetime.   

    Our Individual Styles

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2017 37:47


    In Episode 12 the Sisters talk about, "Our Individual Styles." They discuss their stylish ways, or lack there of. Listen as Dianne, Pamela, and Cherie describe their style influences and preferences about hair, make-up, and clothing. Listen to discover who is most at ease when wearing comfortable sweaters, who likes to wear diamonds and furs, and who loves colorful bohemian-style dresses. 

    Our College Years

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2017 43:30


    In Episode 11, the sisters, Dianne, Pamela, and Cherie discuss their respective college experiences. Dianne went to school in the mid-1970's, Pamela in the early eighties and Cherie in the mid 1990s. This is truly an episode that underscores the siblings' personality and goal differences. Listen as they reveal what it was like to attend college in Western Pennsylvania during these times.

    Our Differences

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2017 28:59


    In Episode 10 of this podcast, the sisters Dianne, Pamela, and Cherie reflect on the key things that separate their personalities. See how their differences drive them. And listen as they also discover, through their differences, just how similar they really are!

    Hart Family Reunions

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2017 31:14


    In Episode Nine, Hart Family Reunions, the sisters, Dianne, Pamela, and Cherie reflect on early annual family gatherings. As you can expect, each of them felt differently about the annual family reunions. Listen to find out who never missed a reunion and who doesn’t mind not being able to attend from time to time.

    Money Matters

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2017 34:23


    In Episode 08 of the Relative Differences Podcast, an Oral Memoir: Money Matters, the sisters talk about money. Listen how Dianne, Pamela, and Cherie share their varied views about handling money. Discover who's the spender, who's the saver, and which of them has a fantastic relationship with Lady Luck.

    Our Relationships: Loves and "Hart-Aches"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2017 36:48


    In this podcast episode of Relative Differences, the sisters, Dianne, Pamela, and Cherie, dish about their romantic relationships past and present. Listen in as they share the things from their past that affected the way they let their hearts love and be loved.

    The Sisters' Careers: The Nurse Practitioner, the Army Officer, and the Social Media Maven

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2017 36:09


    In this podcast episode of Relative Differences, the sisters, Dianne, Pamela, and Cherie talk about their careers. Listen to discover what each of the siblings dreamed of becoming and where life eventually took them. 

    Mommy - Episode 05

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2017 39:55


    In Episode Five of this oral memoir series, "Mommy," the sisters, Dianne, Pamela, and Cherie reveal the unique relationships they shared with their Mother. A woman of great complexity who, much like their father, presented a different parenting style to each of them. Listen to find how the sisters loved and coped with the beautiful, complicated woman that was altogether known as Muzz, Ma, and Mommy respectively.

    Bert the Barber-the Sisters' Father - Episode 04

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2017 29:11


    In Episode 4, sisters Dianne, Pamela, and Cherie reflect on their relationships with their father, Bert the Barber. He was only 22 when Dianne was born, close to 30 when Pam was born, and over 40 by the time Cherie came along. Did his state in life at home and at work in his Aliquippa, PA barbershop, affect the way he related to his daughters? Listen to their family stories and find out!

    The Neighborhood - Episode 03

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2017 35:39


    In Episode 3, the sisters talk about where they grew up, how they viewed their homes, and how the neighbors affected them. Dianne was reared in Aliquippa, Pamela lived in Aliquippa and also in Center Township when the family moved in 1977. Cherie was reared completely in Center. Discover how these early beginnings formed them into who they are and how those early years impacted their sibling relationships with each other.

    The Thing about Birth Order - Episode 02

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2017 32:32


    In Episode 2, the sisters discuss how their birth order formed them as people. Each of them is a classic example of the older sister, middle sister, and baby sister, respectively. Listen to them reveal things about their parents, and discover things themselves that they never knew.

    Introducing the Sisters - Episode 01

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2017 28:16


    In this episode, the Hart Sisters introduce themselves and talk about what they hope to gain from sharing this oral memoir among themselves and with others.

    About the Relative Differences Podcast - Episode 00

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2017 2:26


    This episode introduces the podcast. Relative Differences is a series of intimate discussions among three biological sisters. Each of the sisters were reared in the Western Pennsylvania town of Aliquippa.  Throughout the series, listeners will hear the sisters discuss how their same but different environments at home, formed them into who they are today. Because the sisters are drastically different in age and attitude, they thought it would be fascinating to discuss and document their differences. Listen as the sisters share their lives, perspectives and dreams. You won’t believe what they have to say.

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