What if the most powerful way to strengthen your family’s future is to look to the past? I’m Crista Cowan, known online as The Barefoot Genealogist. I created this podcast to inspire you to form deeper connections with your family - past, present, and future. All families are messy and life is constantly changing but we don’t have to allow that to disconnect us. I’ve spent my whole life discovering the power of family history and I know that sharing the stories that live in you can change ev ...
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Welcome to Telling Stories. I’m Amy — your resident story finder. Part genealogist, part gossip, part time traveler, and just too dang curious for my own good. Around here, we don’t just collect names and dates — we tell the stories of the people history forgot, because remembering them helps us remember ourselves.
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Have you ever wondered how your family tree is connected to history? Once a week Genealogist Journal Podcast will take you on a journey to discover how historical events affected your ancestor’s lives. Every Tuesday, join me, historian and family genealogist, Jenny Findsen, on a journey to connect our roots to the past. Visit us on our website at https://www.genealogistjournal.com
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Welcome to the family history guide for morons! Hey, we all have to start somewhere. Follow a beginner like yourself as we clumsily discover our past, enrich the present, and heroically map the future for generations to come. Leave me a voice message about your recent family history experiences at: anchor.fm/15minutegenealogist Or email me at: [email protected]
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The Criminal Genealogist - where true crime and genealogy intersect! The records don't lie but your ancestors might...Ever researched your ancestors only to find that naughty one who couldn't stay out of trouble? We love those stories! Criminal ancestors are the best to research because they usually have a lot of records and newspaper articles about their dirty deeds. Join me as I talk about criminal ancestors you have shared with me or I came across in my research.
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Welcome to "The Family History AI Show," your go-to podcast for the latest news and views on artificial intelligence and family history. Join Steve Little, world-class authority in AI and genealogy, and Mark Thompson, professional genealogist, educator, and technology expert, as they explore the fascinating intersection of family history and AI. In each episode, Mark and Steve unpack the latest news and tools in AI, delivering clear, accessible insights on how you can transform your personal ...
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Aussie Genealogist who love everything genealogy and wants to help and support others!
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I’m Megan Hillyer, professional genealogist and host of Know Your Ancestors. This podcast is about more than building a family tree, it’s about discovering the strength, belonging, and healing that come from knowing your lineage. Each episode is an invitation to explore the power of your ancestors’ lives and how their stories can shape and guide your own. At its heart, this podcast is about one truth: when you know your ancestors, you know yourself.
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Unlock the secrets of your family history with our tips, tutorials, and resources. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced genealogist, our channel is dedicated to helping you improve your genealogy skills.
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The Twisted Roots podcast is hosted by genealogist Dale Sheldon. He shares true crime stories with the facts and descriptions coming directly from the original source documentation. From famous unsolved cases, to small town murders lost for a century, here you will discover what really happened. When the truth is stranger than fiction, there is no need to make it up.
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Explore genealogy with "The Genealogy Guy" on Armchair Genealogy, a popular genealogy podcasts produced in the UK. Tune in as expert genealogists and diverse practitioners share their knowledge, helping you uncover your roots, build your family tree, and learn about your ancestors' fascinating stories. Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned researcher, the podcast aims to help you connect with your family's past and discover long-lost relatives. Subscribe to Armchair Genealogy today and st ...
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Welcome to Expert Genealogy Tips, a podcast created by Legacy Tree Genealogists, the world’s largest genealogy research firm. From understanding DNA to searching archives, you’ll learn the tips and strategies to begin or continue your own research. Whether you’re a beginner or an expert, we’ll help you discover your family story and ancestors with accuracy and peace of mind.
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An ongoing discussion with the Author, Poet and Genealogist Shun P. Writes as he walks the winding paths of purpose and talks out loud about what he is learning while searching for God's face.
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Black Sheep Family History - Stories of our not-so-illustrious ancestors & how to find them. Join host Janet Hall Werner, J.D., a professional genealogist as she interviews fellow genealogists who tell stories of their "Black Sheep" ancestors, and how they discovered them. The series also includes "Educational Extras" which are separate episodes that focus on topics of interest to family historians - subjects like the history of divorce in America, the history of asylums, bootlegging, etc. S ...
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By seeking the stories of our ancestors, we find our own. Through the lens of genealogy, host Heather Murphy invites you to embark on a transformative quest of self-discovery, enabling you to cultivate self-awareness, forge meaningful connections, and embrace a life filled with resilience and joyful authenticity. Be inspired to take your own journey into the branches of your family tree, illuminating the stories of your ancestors and empowering you to discover your true self. Through researc ...
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The ManyRoads Genealogy Podcast: "Life in the Past Lane" is developed and hosted by Mark Rabideau, professional genealogist, opa, & "old guy". Be advised: Our Podcasts have historical segments within including: adverts and News Alerts from the past. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/manyroads/support
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You might think you know what genealogy is like–boring, stuffy, and has no application to our modern world. How could your fourth great-grandfather possibly affect your life today? Join amateur genealogist, Karyn Harding, as she tells one story each episode from her family tree to friend and cohost, Kim McMasters, who does actually happen to think that genealogy is boring and stuffy. Together, we’ll uncover how ordinary people with ordinary lives have extraordinary stories to tell. New episo ...
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Stuck on a family history brick wall? It's time to add the most powerful tool to your genealogy toolkit: Artificial Intelligence. Welcome to Ancestors and Algorithms, the definitive guide to revolutionizing your family tree research with AI. Forget the hype and confusion. This isn't just another podcast about AI; this is your hands-on, step-by-step masterclass using AI. Each week, host and researcher Brian demystifies the technology and shows you exactly how to apply AI tools to find ancesto ...
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Official podcast of the Cook Memorial Public Library District in Libertyville and Vernon Hills, IL.
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Understanding Vitiligo: Insights, Research, and Hope
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Join Nathalie Pelletier, a renowned genealogist and Vitiligo advocate, as she delves deep into the world of Vitiligo. From personal experiences to groundbreaking research, each episode offers insights, expert interviews, and practical advice for those affected by Vitiligo and those seeking to understand it better. Tune in every week for a new episode dedicated to raising awareness, spreading hope, and exploring the latest treatments and cures.
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A pilot podcast for HSP, Resurrecting Voices: The Philadelphia Black Experience explores Black history in Philadelphia in the 19th and 20th centuries. The narratives of each episode are largely based on research conducted using the historical and genealogical collections at HSP and the Library of Congress. New episodes of Resurrecting Voices drop every Second Saturday, beginning on February 10, 2024. Tune in to uncover the stories, resilient voices, and vibrant culture that shaped this pivo ...
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Welcome to Thomas Martellone Genealogy Research Podcasts! I’ve thought about podcasting for the longest time because I have really loved the work I’ve done related to genealogy and I think I have a knack for ”telling a good story”. I’m also an educator and that coupled with genealogy research has always influenced me in regards to teaching people about genealogy and getting them excited about family history research! My hope is to provide both genealogical content (research and related topic ...
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🎙️ Disclosure & the Forbidden Archives Unsealed: Return of the Flame with Mary Varner Zimmerman “The skies are no longer silent… and neither are we.” Step beyond the veil of silence. Enter a realm where classified truths awaken, and forgotten lineages rise beneath the stars. Hosted by Mary Varner Zimmerman — educator, experiencer, seer, and emissary of the stars — this podcast unveils the once-forbidden, weaving science and spirit into a single flame of remembrance. From UAP encounters to an ...
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This is Amanda Mayo, and I am an avid genealogy. Heritage and Verses is a collection of my short poems about our family lineage.
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The Mompreneur Nation is where you find support, encouragement & a tribe for female entrepreneurs.
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Doing History talks to scholars of early America about the process and progress of historical scholarship.
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A bi-weekly podcast about the people who make up Jewish Cleveland.
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Our mission is to provide the tools and support for all those searching for missing or unknown family members. This includes adoptees. Through interviews and stories, we provide the tools and hope to continue on in the journey to discover our families. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/discoverfamilynet/support
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The Chicago Sunnyside Podcast is dedicated to raising awareness about diverse, grassroots activists and organizations in the Chicago area. We aim to build bridges between these pillars in our communities and the people they serve. We are telling our own stories and discussing the cultural, social and political realities affecting our lives. Chicago Sunnyside Podcast is presented by The Earth Center.
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Paranormal radio show of Eric Olsen and "Haunted Housewife" Theresa Argie, authors of epic haunted location book, America's Most Haunted, out now from Berkley/Penguin!
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Imagine finding a stack of audio tapes containing the first few minutes of interviews and private conversations between personalities from History and some therapists, counsellors, officials and frankly, people just trying to do their job. Imagine eavesdropping on their discussion and getting a glimpse of who they were as human beings. You don't need to imagine. The Lost Tapes of History are here for the first time in.....well, history.
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The Women of Ambition Podcast is a place where we explore ambition - first, the radical act of acknowledging it within ourselves, second allowing space to explore what ambition means for each of us, and third moving forward with intention. Host Alyssa Calder Hulme navigates stories of women accepting and thriving in their ambition through guest interviews and reflections.
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Join The Photo Detective, Maureen Taylor, each week as she discusses historical photos and how they fit into your family history. From ancestor identification to photo preservation, The Photo Detective Podcast covers it all. Featuring special experts from genealogy, fashion history, photo history, and restoration, it’s a not-to-miss for photo fans, genealogists, and lovers of history.
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The show’s goal is to help you learn about different ways you heal from past emotional wounds and trauma. Hosted by mental health therapist Rosa Shetty, who specializes in helping adults heal from childhood trauma. Topics center on inner child work, ancestral healing, psychology, yoga, meditation, magic, energy healing, arts, and indigenous healing modalities. The episodes are free-flowing conversational-style with a diverse group of guests. If you find yourself asking the following question ...
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Why AI Can't Replace the Human Genealogist: 41 Years of Lessons
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In this episode I share why AI is an amazing helper but still can't replace the human genealogist: from reading sloppy 19th‑century cursive to spotting phonetic name tricks, legal nuances, and the emotional connections that make family history matter. Check out the companion blog post for this podast on my genealogy website! You can view it HERE.…
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AI for Genealogy: How AI Uncovered a Civil War Soldier's PTSD | Free Transcription & Research Tools for Military Genealogy
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The Soldier Who Came Home Different: Using Free AI to Uncover PTSD in Civil War Records A Union soldier survived three years of brutal Civil War combat, witnessing battles where 30% of his regiment was killed or wounded. He came home physically unscathed. But something broke inside. His hands trembled. Thunder sent him into hiding. He woke screamin…
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Florida: A Good Deed Is Never Lost (with Meredith Kratzer Sellers) | Episode 92
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〰️ 🌳 🧬 〰️ 🎧 Ready to discover more stories that could transform your family connections? Subscribe to 'Stories That Live In Us' wherever you get your podcasts, and leave a review to help other families find their path to deeper connection through family history. Together, we're building a community of families committed to preserving and sharing th…
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AI for Genealogy: How to Transcribe Handwritten Genealogy Documents with Free AI - Gemini 3 Tutorial
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Struggling to read your ancestor's handwriting? Spent hours squinting at impossible cursive in Civil War pension files, wills, letters, or family Bible records? Google's new Gemini 3 AI achieves expert-level handwriting transcription at 1.67% error rate—and it's completely free. In this comprehensive 35-minute tutorial, discover how to transcribe h…
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Pick of the Week: The Silver Book by Olivia Laing
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This week Hannah recommends Olivia Laing's The Silver Book, a gripping love story and thriller steeped in the vibrant world of 1970s Italian cinema. Check out Olivia Laing's The Silver Book from the Library.
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Texas: Christmas Card Culture Connections (with Sylvia Hernandez) | Episode 91
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When Sylvia Hernandez discovered vintage Christmas cards in a university archive, her coworkers didn't understand their significance. But for her, they represented everything familiar about growing up Mexican-American in Waco, Texas. Sylvia Hernandez, outreach and instruction librarian at Baylor University's Texas Collection and a seventh generatio…
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Readers' Advisor Hannah shares three 2025 titles to enjoy during the holidays. Titles mentioned in this episode: The Gingerbread Bakery (Dream Harbor, #5) by Laurie Gilmore A Case of Life and Limb: The Trials of Gabriel Ward by Sally Smith Good Spirits by B.K. Borison
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Iowa: A Love of Food and Family (with Rosie Grant) | Episode 90
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When archivist Rosie Grant stumbled upon a gravestone with a spritz cookie recipe carved into it, she had no idea it would change her life. What began as a TikTok curiosity during her cemetery internship became a viral phenomenon and, eventually, a groundbreaking cookbook celebrating 50 recipes from gravestones across America. Rosie shares her rema…
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Bound by Paper Chains: Part 1 Richard and Thomasine Drake
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from rural Somerset to colonial Virginia, this episode explores what indenture really meant and how, paper thin contracts could bind a family and shape generations.By Amy
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EP39: 2026 Predictions for Family History AI, Platform Apps, Handwritten Text Recognition, AI-Enhanced Research, AI-Browsers, and so much more!
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In the last episode of 2025, Co-hosts Mark Thompson and Steve Little present their predictions for how artificial intelligence will transform genealogy research in 2026. This special episode examines fourteen key trends shaping the future of family history AI. Mark and Steve predict that AI tools will move from enthusiast circles into mainstream ge…
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AI for Genealogy: AI Signature Analysis Uncovers Identity Theft - Polish Immigrant Mystery Case Study
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Discover how AI signature analysis solved a 120-year-old genealogy mystery involving identity theft, mining deaths, and desperate immigrants in Pennsylvania coal country. This complete tutorial demonstrates using free AI tools—Gemini, Claude, Perplexity, and ChatGPT—to analyze handwriting, compare documents, and uncover hidden family secrets. THE M…
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Wisconsin: Great Grandmothers and the Great Migration (with Dani Allen) | Episode 89
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When Dani was in eighth grade, she watched her grandmother wash and braid her own mother’s hair. In that moment, she was witness to a ritual passed on through generations of Black women. Join me as Dani Allen, Senior Director of Talent Acquisition at Ancestry, shares her family's journey from the Deep South to Wisconsin during the 1930s and 40s as …
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AI for Genealogy: Civil War Widow Denied - AI Uncovers Heartbreaking Pension Files
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She had six children, a 33-year marriage, and witnesses who knew her as Mrs. Hoffman. So why couldn't this Civil War widow prove she was married? In this heartbreaking case study, we dive into a 173-page pension file that reveals how one missing piece of paper destroyed a family—and how FREE AI tools helped me uncover the devastating truth behind r…
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EP38: 2025 Year in Review, A Look Back at Our 2025 AI Predictions, The Reasoning Revolution
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Co-hosts Mark Thompson and Steve Little present a special year-end episode, comparing their 2025 AI predictions to what actually unfolded in 2025. This episode is a great review of the top AI advancements in 2025! The hosts examine which predictions hit the mark, including the agentic AI hype cycle, plummeting AI costs driven by DeepSeek, and the d…
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The National Police Association Podcast with Samantha Borgos, Co-Founder of Sovereign Self Defense
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On this episode of the National Police Association Podcast, Sgt. Betsy Brantner Smith sits down with firearms instructor and content creator Samantha Borgos, co-founder of Sovereign Self Defense. Samantha has built a viral social media presence by blending “edutainment”—educational content wrapped in entertainment—with videos of herself legally ope…
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California: Stars Shooting Out of Silence (with Candace Dixon Horne) | Episode 88
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When Candace Dixon-Horne's husband bought AncestryDNA kits in 2018, she hesitated before sending hers in. Raised by a single mom in Arkansas, Candace spent her entire life with her mom as the only blood relative she knew. One DNA match changed everything. A simple Google search led to names she recognized, faces that looked hauntingly familiar, and…
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AI for Genealogy: FamilySearch Full-Text Search - Find Ancestors in 30 Seconds Using AI (2+ Billion Records Unlocked!)
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What if you could search through 2+ BILLION genealogy records in 30 seconds instead of spending hours browsing page by page? In this complete tutorial episode, you'll discover FamilySearch Full-Text Search—a free AI-powered tool that's revolutionizing how genealogists find their ancestors. This game-changing feature uses artificial intelligence to …
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EP37: Google Gemini 3 Released, ChatGPT 5.1 Upgrades, How Reasoning Improves Transcriptions, Canva AI Image Generation
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Co-hosts Mark Thompson and Steve Little examine Google's groundbreaking Gemini 3 release, which delivers state-of-the-art multimodal reasoning and sets a new benchmark for AI capabilities. They also explore ChatGPT's upgrade to version 5.1 with improved instruction following and better handling of longer conversation. The hosts discuss Canva's new …
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The Genealogy Guy introduces "Walk & Talk Genealogy" - The Big Move
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Mell, the host of the "Armchair Genealogy" podcast, discusses the challenges of recording episodes while relocating to the other side of the world. He introduces a new format, "Walk and Talk Genealogy," He emphasises the importance of capturing family memories through oral histories, suggesting that any time is good to interview relatives. He advis…
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National Police Association Podcast w/David Gonzales, U.S. Marshal for the District of Arizona (Ret.)
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Sgt. Betsy Smith sits down with longtime friend and law enforcement legend David Gonzales, whose 48-year career spans small-town patrol, Arizona DPS narcotics work, and over two decades as the presidentially appointed U.S. Marshal for the District of Arizona. Gonzales shares how a 19‑year‑old kid from Flagstaff ended up patrolling one of the larges…
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come settle in for a soft, heartfelt start to the season. a story where joy and sorrow hold hands, and two barefoot sisters wading Rolling Creek teach us about memories and gratitude.By Amy
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Minnesota: Santa Claus, a Corn Cob Pipe, and Nellie Oleson (with Lisa Elzey) | Episode 87
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What if your family's pioneer past looked exactly like your favorite childhood TV show? When Lisa Elzey discovered her great-great-grandfather's story, she realized she'd been watching his life every Monday night on Little House on the Prairie. Complete with homesteading, hand-hewn cabins, and a white beard down to his belly. In this episode, Lisa …
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Why Most People Feel Disconnected From Their Family History (and How to Change That)
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Ep 52: Today’s episode dives into something I hear all the time — from beginners and longtime researchers alike: “I want to feel connected to my ancestors… but I just don’t.” If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, unsure where to start, or like you’re “missing something,” this conversation is going to feel like a deep exhale. I’m sharing why so many peop…
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National Police Association Podcast w/ Tony Sanborn, Pres., Arizona Law Enforcement Canine Association
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Host Sgt. Betsy Brantner Smith sits down with police K9 handler Officer Tony Sanborn, president of the Arizona Law Enforcement Canine Association (ALECA), for an in‑depth conversation about modern police K9 work. Tony shares why he was “called” to the profession, how K9 units have become powerful ambassadors and recruitment tools for law enforcemen…
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Oregon: Trail of the Unclaimed | Episode 86
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When Phyllis Zegers discovered her cousin died alone in Oregon State Hospital in the 1890s, she never imagined it would lead to reconnecting hundreds of families with their forgotten ancestors. In this episode, Phyllis shares how her genealogy research uncovered 3,500 unclaimed cremains at the hospital—and how she's worked tirelessly to honor each …
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How to Spot Trauma & Resilience in Your Ancestors’ Lives
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Ep 51: Most people think genealogy is just names and dates. But when you slow down and look closely at the records, you can start to see clues about what your ancestors actually lived through — the trauma and the resilience that shaped your family line. In this episode, we talk about: What to look for Signs of trauma: early death, loss of children,…
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"Why We're Telling Stories" Explains the heart of this porch project. Amy shares how her own people came to Virginia as servants, exiles, and seekers, and why she believes every ordinary life deserves to be remembered. from moonshiners to preachers, pioneers to boogeymen, these stories aren't sugarcoated, just honest, human, and worth telling befor…
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AI for Genealogy: FAN Club Method - How to Extract Census Records with AI & Find Missing Relatives
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Discover how to use the FAN Club method (Friends, Associates, Neighbors) combined with free AI tools to extract entire census neighborhoods into spreadsheets and find missing relatives. In this complete tutorial, I share exactly how I found my German immigrant ancestor's missing brother hiding five houses away on the 1910 census—after he'd been inv…
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Pick of the Week: Palaver by Bryan Washington
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This week Hannah recommends Bryan Washington's Palaver, the story of an expat who faces a surprise visit from his estranged mother. Set against the vibrant backdrop of Tokyo during the holiday season, this tender novel explores fractured family ties, found connections, and the quiet longing to be known and loved. Check out Bryan Washington's "Palav…
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National Police Association Podcast with Guest, Det. Vic Ferrari, NYPD (Ret.) Author & Podcast Host
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This week, Sgt. Betsy Brantner Smith sits down with retired NYPD detective Vic Ferrari—author, podcaster, and Bronx native—for a candid conversation about policing’s past and present in New York City. Ferrari traces his path from a car-obsessed kid to an NYPD detective specializing in auto crime, explains what Law & Order gets closer to right than …
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Remember: Day Three - Know Why it Matters (and next steps)
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Ep 50: Welcome to Day 3 of Remember, the final day in this 3-day journey to reconnect with your ancestors in a deeper, more meaningful way. If you haven’t yet, you can get the free workbook and access all three sessions here In Day 3: Know Who You Are, we reflect on why this work matters. I share personal stories of feeling real strength from my an…
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Ep 49 : Welcome back to Day 2 of Remember, a 3-day journey to reconnect with your ancestors in a deeper, more meaningful way. If you haven’t already, you can get the free workbook and full 3-day experience here In Day 2: Know How to Do It, we’re learning how to follow the threads — how to begin uncovering your ancestors’ stories through simple, mea…
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Kansas: A Calling From the Ancestors (with Calvin Osborne) | Episode 85
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Calvin Osborne, a Washington D.C. attorney and Civil War reenactor, spent nearly three decades studying African American military history before Ancestry researchers revealed a stunning discovery: his great-great-grandfather, William Lacey, was a soldier in the First Kansas Colored Troops, the very first Black men to fight in the Civil War. In this…
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Ep 48: Welcome to Day 1 of Remember, a 3-day journey to reconnect with your ancestors in a deeper, more meaningful way. Over these three sessions, you’ll discover how to move beyond names and dates — and begin to truly know the people who came before you. 👉 You can get the free workbook and full 3-day experience here In Day 1: Know What's Possibl…
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AI for Genealogy: Tracing Your Immigrant Ancestor with AI - Death Certificate to German Church Records
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What if you could trace your immigrant ancestor from their American death certificate all the way back to their exact birthplace in the old country—in just six hours? In this complete case study episode, I share exactly how I did it using four AI tools strategically. This isn't theory. This is a real research journey I completed last week, tracing …
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West Virginia: Fame or Infamy in the Mountain State (with Mallory Peterson) | Episode 84
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When Mallory Peterson discovered she had Scottish ancestry instead of Cherokee heritage, she uncovered something intriguing that has captured her imagination. In the little town of Martinsburg, West Virginia she found a spy. And not just any spy but 17 year old Belle Boyd, the infamous Confederate spy known as "Cleopatra of the Secession." In this …
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Immigrant Secrets -- with Author John Mancini
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What if family stories from one side of your family just didn't exist? In this episode of Black Sheep Family History, Janet Hall Werner interviews author John Mancini, whose deeply personal book Immigrant Secrets: The Search for My Grandparents unravels a hidden family mystery that spans generations. What began as a simple genealogical search becam…
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The Stories We Inherit with Ruthie Lindsey
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Ep 47: In this episode, I sit down with the incredible Ruthie Lindsey — author of There I Am: The Journey from Hopelessness to Healing. Ruthie’s story is one of deep resilience, beauty, and the power of choosing life and love even in the midst of chronic pain. We talk about healing, lineage, and what it means to reconnect with yourself and the peop…
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AI for Genealogy: How to Use AI for DNA Genealogy - Analyze Genetic Matches & Break Through Brick Walls Safely
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Staring at hundreds of DNA matches with no idea where to start? Wondering if AI can help solve your genealogy DNA mysteries? In this groundbreaking episode of Ancestors and Algorithms, discover how to safely combine DNA results with AI chatbots to revolutionize your family history research—without compromising anyone's privacy. What You'll Learn in…
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EP36: Browser Wars Heat Up, What AI Can Learn from AOL, Anthropic's Speedy New AI Model, Simple Path to Better Prompts
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Co-hosts Mark Thompson and Steve Little discuss how new AI browsers are changing how genealogists research. They compare OpenAI's Atlas, Microsoft Edge, Google's Gemini, and Perplexity's Comet, explaining which features help family historians most. The hosts share lessons from the early AOL era that can be applied to the AI era. They also explore A…
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Roots and Recollections: Interviewing Family Members
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Before those irreplaceable memories fade, join me as I delve into the profound importance of interviewing your elderly relatives. These conversations are not just about collecting dates and names; they capture the vivid personal stories, family folklore, and emotional context that bring your dry genealogy charts to life. Learn practical tips and es…
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Have you ever wondered what happens when ai tries to make a genealogy podcast? 🤖📜 in this episode of the armchair genealogy podcast, the Genealogy Guy puts it to the test! The AI was fed beginner guides to genealogy and produced a full 25-minute show. Together we dive into the basics—starting with your own family stories, then moving through census…
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〰️ 🌳 🧬 〰️ 🎧 Ready to discover more stories that could transform your family connections? Subscribe to 'Stories That Live In Us' wherever you get your podcasts, and leave a review to help other families find their path to deeper connection through family history. Together, we're building a community of families committed to preserving and sharing th…
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AI for Genealogy: AI Hallucinations in Genealogy - How to Prevent False Family History & Control ChatGPT, Claude & Perplexity Errors
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Are you using ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, or Perplexity for genealogy research? AI hallucinations—when artificial intelligence confidently generates false information about your ancestors—represent one of the biggest dangers facing family historians today. Groundbreaking research from OpenAI published in September 2025 finally reveals WHY large langua…
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EP35: Nano Banana Comes to Photoshop, ChatGPT Projects Now Free, Citation Best Practices for Nano Banana, Sora 2 Goes Social, Claude Writes MS Office Documents
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Co-hosts Mark Thompson and Steve Little explore how Google's Nano Banana photo restoration tool will revolutionize image restoration by integrating with Adobe Photoshop. This move will greatly reduce unintended changes to historical photos when editing them with AI. Next, they unpack OpenAI’s move to make ChatGPT Projects available to free-tier use…
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National Police Association Podcast with Guest, Dr. Josh McConkey, Physician, USAF Col. & Candidate
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Episode Overview In this powerful episode, Sgt. Betsy Brantner Smith sits down with Dr. Josh McConkey, an Air Force Colonel, ER doctor, and author of The Weight Behind the Spear, to discuss leadership, service, and the future of our country. From the emergency room to the battlefield, from classrooms to campaign trails, Dr. McConkey shares how true…
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Connecting with Our Ancestors: A History of Spiritualism for Genealogists
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How might our ancestors have connected with their ancestors? Join Daniel Smith as he explores the possibilities and their connections to genealogy! In the middle of the nineteenth century, a movement known as Spiritualism captured the attention of millions, with large groupings in the Northeast and Midwest. This movement was predominantly led by wo…
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Nebraska: Connecting to the Land Through Stories (with Greg Wagner)
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When Greg Wagner's great-great-grandmother made her dying wish to be buried not in a cemetery but beneath an oak tree on their Nebraska homestead, she planted more than roots in the soil. Greg is a sixth-generation Nebraskan whose family has maintained the same land for 158 years through blizzards, armed robberies, and economic crashes. As someone …
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Ep 46: Join Remember: A 3-Day Journey to Honor Your Ancestors and Connect With Your Roots! We’ll meet October 27-29 for three short, guided sessions (about 30 minutes each) to reflect on your ancestors, uncover their stories, and feel their presence. It’s free to join at knowyourancestors.co/remember. After closing my group membership and taking a …
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AI for Genealogy: Perplexity AI Complete Guide for Genealogy - Master Every Feature to Break Through Brick Walls in Family History Research
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Feeling overwhelmed by Perplexity AI? You're not alone. Most genealogists have heard about this powerful AI research tool but don't know where to start—or they've tried it once, got confused by all the buttons and options, and went right back to their comfort zone. But what if I told you that Perplexity AI could become your most powerful genealogy …
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