Genealogy Gems Podcast shows you, the family historian, how to make the most out of your family history research time by providing quick and easy to use research techniques. In addition, you will learn creative ways to share your family tree and the legacy of your ancestors. Lisa Louise Cooke guides you through the exhilarating process of discovering your family tree. She scours the family history landscape to find and bring you the best websites, best practices, and best resources available. And Lisa's interviews with the experts in the field of genealogy make the Genealogy Gems Podcast your own personal genealogy conference. Guests include genealogists such as Dick Eastman, DearMYRTLE, Curt Witcher, Arlene Eakle, and the folks from Ancestry.com, as well as celebrities such as Tukufu Zuberi of The History Detectives, Kathy Lennon of the Lennon Sisters, Tim Russell of Garrison Keillor's A Prairie Home Companion, the band Venice, and Darby Hinton of the Daniel Boone TV series from the 1960s.Your family history is world history. more

Research Like a Pro is a podcast about genealogy research methodology. Diana Elder and Nicole Dyer of FamilyLocket.com discuss how to take your family history research to the next level and uncover more of your family tree. Learn about research objectives, analysis, locality research, research planning, source citations, report writing, case studies, and more. Diana and Nicole are the mother-daughter team at FamilyLocket.com and the creators of the Amazon bestselling book, Research Like a Pro: A Genealogist's Guide. Diana created the Research Like a Pro method after becoming an Accredited Genealogy professional through the International Commission for the Accreditation of Professional Genealogists. Discover the process that a professional genealogist uses and make progress on your own brick walls. more

This podcast is dedicated to Italian Genealogy, finding your Italian Roots and how to navigate through Italian records. Your host has over 12 years of experience and we will have excellent guests that will discuss a variety of genealogy topics. Please subscribe! more

Rediscovering Latinidad is made with love and dedication to the art of family history. Too often the search for family history can seem Eurocentric and inefficient for those identifying as Latiné, LatinX, and anywhere in between. Let's share our stories, our resources, and discuss why this all matters. In the search for who we are, we can understand more from our ancestors and their stories. more

We all hear stories almost daily now about cold cases being solved by investigative genetic genealogy. This new crime-solving tool answers the 'who' question about these often decades-old crimes... but what about the why? This podcast will look at crimes solved by genetic genealogy, and examine the connection - if any - between the victim and the killer, and why the crime occurred. Each case is unique, and has its own story behind the headline. Join us for DNA: ID. New episodes will come out every other week on Mondays. more

Sharing genealogical gems with people about their families. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. more

These brief historical and informational snippets about genealogy and history should encourage and help you advance your family tree. more

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 everything. Tune in weekly to receive inspiration and guidance that will help you use family stories to craft a powerful family narrative, contributing to your family's identity and creating a legacy of resilience, healing, and connection. __________________________ Want to climb your family tree and uncover your own family stories? Visit my website - CristaCowan.com - and sign up for my free newsletter. more

Welcome to DNA Surprises, a podcast that delves into the world of unexpected DNA discoveries. I'm your host, Alexis Hourselt. In July 2021, my life took a surprising turn when I found out l'm an NPE-a person who's experienced a non-paternal event. In other words, my biological father isn't who I thought he was. Join me as we explore the stories of NPEs, adoptees, and donor-conceived people and their families. Get ready to unravel the astonishing journeys that begin with a simple DNA test —this is DNA Surprises. more

'The Genealogy Guys' are two avid genealogists who host a weekly chat. The podcast includes news of the genealogy community, book and software reviews, guest interviews, and a lot of fun chat. more

Everyone has a story — and every story deserves to be heard and preserved.Our mission is to capture personal stories in the voices of the people who lived them, creating a lasting legacy for future generations. Whether it's a tale of triumph, tradition, or everyday life, these recordings help families connect with their roots and keep their history alive. more

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. more

We talk about our journey as we research our family trees. We also provide thoughts and tips to help you start and navigate through your own family tree. more

A podcast for anyone interested in genealogy and who wants to learn how to document family history. Join Amy and Penny as we take you through our experiences in family history research. more

If we are fortunate, we learn our past from those who lived it. Oftentimes, it is by our own efforts and labor to uncover pieces of truth about our family history. This is what we will explore in this bi-monthly podcast, people sharing stories about their families and how they came to learn to them. more

🎧 Missing Pieces NPE Life Every Secret Has a Story Every family has secrets. Some are whispered. Others are written in our DNA. Missing Pieces NPE Life is where those hidden stories come to light — through honest conversations with people whose DNA results changed everything they thought they knew about family, identity, or truth. It's also a space for those searching for answers and discovering unexpected connections — sometimes even finding family. Hosted and produced by Don Anderson, an Emmy-winning storyteller and NPE himself, the series explores what happens after the discovery — the shock, the search, the healing, and the human connections that follow. 🧬 Real stories. Real voices. Because sometimes, finding out who we are starts with finding what's been missing. 📧 Contact: donNPE@icloud.com 📸 Instagram: @npe_life_podcast more

Family Twist shares real-life stories of DNA surprises, adoption, donor conception, NPE discoveries, and the secrets that reshape families. Hosted by Corey and Kendall Stulce, each episode explores what happens when the truth about identity, parentage, or family history comes to light. These revelations sometimes happen by choice, often by accident, and always with life-changing impact. Through candid conversations with adoptees, donor-conceived people, late-discovery NPEs, birth parents, and family members who are navigating unexpected truths, Family Twist looks beyond the initial shock. We explore what comes next. We talk about the relationships that grow or break, the boundaries that help or hurt, the grief that surfaces, and the unexpected connections that can heal. Kendall's personal journey plays an important role in the heart of the show. He was adopted at birth, searched for decades, and eventually discovered his biological family through a DNA test. His experience brings empathy, humor, and honesty to every conversation. Corey brings warmth and insight as the couple creates space for guests to share the real, complicated, hopeful, and often surprising moments behind their family twists. If you are searching for your people, untangling a difficult discovery, or simply fascinated by the truth behind modern families, this podcast will remind you that you are not alone and that your story matters. New episodes arrive every week, including in-depth interviews and shorter Story Snapshots that highlight powerful moments from our guests. Have a Family Twist of your own? Share it with us. more

Welcome to the Branching Out Genealogy Podcast, your go-to guide to family history news, tips, tech, and 'tea.' Hosted by Elizabeth Swanay O'Neal, CG® and Tami Osmer Mize. more

My great grandfather, Jessee Strange, was born a slave and freed in his 20s. His 12 children were born free, and referred to as 'The First Freeborn Generation.' In this podcast series, I interview Jessee Strange's descendents in order to document our stories. more

Moises Garza from the We Are Cousins Blog reveals all of his research strategies and resources, killer tips and tricks that can help you get ahead in breaking brick walls and finding your American and Mexican ancestors. Discover your passion for Genealogy specially South Texas and Northeastern Mexico Genealogy. Although Moises confesses that he is not a professional genealogist his love for his genealogical passion is evident, has been in a quest to uncover his ancestors since 1998 and is very knowledgeable. Moises has even conducted research for PBS's Finding Your Roots. more

In recent years law enforcement agencies have been utilizing a new tool to track down violent offenders and identify Jane and John Does - the family tree. With the help of DNA technology and investigative genetic genealogy, cases that have been cold for decades are now being solved. Victims and their families are finally getting answers and justice. The Ties That Find is a true crime podcast that showcases these victories. more

We talk about family history, genealogy, and history related to our own and other people's ancestors.

Family History Drama is a true storytelling podcast that transforms actual ancestral accounts into immersive, emotionally rich audio experiences. It's a place where true stories, well told, will inspire, caution, entertain, and instruct. By weaving personal stories and historical events with dramatized narrative, each episode brings context to the forgotten voices of the past—complete with the sounds of steam trains, battle cries, whispered prayers, and all the tragedies and divine providence of humanity. Family history isn't just about names and dates—it's the preserved energy, soul, and essence of ancestors past, recounted with power, humor, emotion, and heart. We invite you to feel your ancestors as well as think about them. Make the Día de Los Muertos an everyday occasion, because the moments of history become personal when family is involved. Real ancestors. Real drama. Real lessons. Family History Drama—True Ancestry, told like Legend. more

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 episodes every other Tuesday at 7:00 AM EST. more

Hear about the best genealogy tools and tips directly from Family Tree Magazine's editors and experts! Tune in to the Family Tree Magazine Podcast for a dose of genealogy education and fun. more

This podcast shares adventures in exploring family trees, including tips for researching your own family tree, stories about discoveries, DNA testing and matches, and lots about adoptee searches and advocacy because we believe everyone has a right to know WHO is in their genes. more

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. more

Welcome to Divided: Family Secrets, a podcast that explores family secrets and unexpected DNA discoveries. I'm your host, Andrew Abney. In August of 2020, my life took a dramatic turn. I was confronted by a stranger claiming to be my biological sibling. I wasn't totally surprised because I knew the man who I thought was my biological had other children. The surprise came when I found out through DNA that the man who I thought was my biological father wasn't. Join me as I take you through my story and the stories of others who were caught off guard by family secrets and the effects it had on them. For me I was misled by my mother about the identity of my biological father for more than fifty years. As I uncovered the truth, it only led to more secrets being exposed. In this podcast you're not a listener, but a witness to the personal journey of someone who has chosen to peel back the layers of their life and offer a raw, unvarnished view of their world. This is a journey to salvation, redemption and freedom. I encourage you to share your comments and stories with us and maybe we can inspire you to find your truth and deal with the affects it's had on you. Sometimes hearing other people's journeys helps us to pursue our own.#RootsTech #genealogy #familyhistory #ancestry #familytree #ancestors #family #history #heritage #familyhistorian #genealogist #dna #genealogyresearch #familyhistoryresearch #genealogyphotoaday #research #ancestrydna #familysearch #myheritage #genealogia #familystories #familychartmasters #genealogychart #genealog #genetics #familyhistorychart #genealogie #familychart #love #fcmcharts #a more

This short podcast series will fascinate and connect you to two men who were once well known and are on the brink of being unknown. Open your mind and your ears as I take you on a journey with my sister (so what could go wrong) as we laugh, converse, and go through these two men's lives that are anything but simple. Be apart of keeping a small piece of history alive, all you have to do is listen and share. more

Investigative reporter Matt Katz has been searching for his biological father since he was a little kid. But it wasn't until his 40s that he realized he was on the wrong journey altogether. The true story is wrapped in confusion and secrecy, and in the end it upended the truth about who he is raising questions about identity, fatherhood, medical ethics and what family really means. But will finding answers make him whole, or just make things even more complicated? 'One of those rare stories in which a deeply personal narrative collides with a hidden history. I count it among my favorites of all time.' Vogue, The Best Podcasts of 2024 more

Did you do your DNA test to find out if you're Irish? If you are like the host, Edward Looney, that's why he spit in a tube and sent it off to the lab. He ended up finding family he never knew he had. This is a podcast about people who discovered family parents, brothers, cousins. Listen for heart warming and tear jerking stories about DNA Discoveries that have changed lives. more

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. more

Join hosts Doug Marconnet, Anne Goodwin, and Betsy Schmiechen as they delve into Anne's discovery of hundreds of letters written to her grandmother over a century ago, weaving history and personal stories together to bring ancestry to life in this captivating podcast series. more

Often met with unfortunate circumstances, or even mutual disinterest, old photographs often get separated from those who once knew them. These photos can travel further from their place of origin, and become altogether removed from their identities. The Chosen Families Project uses the power of genealogy to understand their origins, tell their stories, and hopefully return them to their loved ones. I want to be able to welcome them into a family they can call home once more as part of my chosen family.I want to be able to welcome them into a family they can call home once more as part of my chosen family. I also want to initiate conversations about genealogy, what can be changed in the traditional genealogy community, and about guests family stories, and how genealogy impacted them.You can contact me at thechosenfamiliesproject@gmail.com and find more about us here https://linktr.ee/thechosenfamiliesproject more

Heirloom and Legacy explores ancestry, heirlooms, legacy, and mortality. In this podcast, I interview individuals as they examine their identities and treasures of life and consult with advisors about end-of-life and all that encompasses. My goal is to educate, enlighten, and empower individuals to plan proactively for disseminating assets and leaving a lasting legacy. more

The Cuban Family Roots Podcast feature stories and interviews of everyday Cubans and their journey to finding ancestral roots. Since its discovery in 1492, Cuba became a migration hub for Europeans, Asians, and people all over the world. Do you know your family roots? This podcast will provide historical facts, interviews and genealogical tips to help you get started in your genealogical journey. We hope every episode will provides a roadmap in finding your Cuban family roots. more

Romance. Tragedy. Mysteries. All a part of your heritage. Each month, we will explore our guests' family trees and the inspirational stories of their ancestors. What lead them to begin their genealogy quest? What have they learned about their heritage? Hosts Barbara Jean May and Hope Callan-Beck are the founding members of Lower Bucks Genealogists, and have been researching their own family histories for 30 years. We are the Heritage Hunters. Would you like to be a guest on our show? Email us at 2heritage.hunters@gmail.com! Schedule time to talk to us: https://calendly.com/heritage-hunters more