Genealogy Podcasts
Below you will find links to genealogy podcasts which feature family-history oriented audio programming.
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PODCASTS
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A Journey Through the Generations Podcast | Phillip & Trisha, hosts. 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. |
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Amateur Family History Podcast | A simple podcast by amateur family historians for amateur family historians. | |
Ancestors Alive! Genealogy | From Paper to People Podcast | |
Ancestral Findings | The Ancestral Findings Podcast - your source for all things genealogy and history. Get expert tips and fascinating stories, and discover your family history. | |
Ask AGRA | Ask AGRA: A Family History Podcast Association Of Genealogists and Researchers In Archives (AGRA) Education Expert advice on a range of family history topics. | |
Conversations with Kenyatta | Genealogy Roadshow" host and author of "The Family Tree Toolkit," Kenyatta D. Berry looks into genealogy, ancestry, and family history as well as what it means to have enslaved ancestors, and interviews experts in the field. | |
Cuban Family Roots | Stories and interviews of everyday Cubans and their journey to finding ancestral roots. | |
Cuban Genealogy Podcast | Discussing our approach and experiences in digitizing and sharing our Cuban heritage. | |
Cutoff Genes | Julie Dixon Jackson and Richard Castle, hosts. Ever wondered what consumer DNA testing can do for you beyond telling you your ethnicity? Are you an adoptee or someone who has an unknown parent or relative? Do you love Genealogy? You're in the right place. Guiding you through what it takes to use DNA to break down brick walls, solve mysteries or find your "people"! |
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Dis A Fi Mi Caribbean Family History | Wendy Aris, host This is a podcast about Caribbean History and a good resource for individuals researching their family history. |
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DNA Surprises | Alexis Hourselt, host. This podcast delves into the world of unexpected DNA discoveries. 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. |
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Downunder Genealogy Podcast | Aussie Genealogist who loves everything genealogy and wants to help and support others. | |
Essential Genealogist | Carole McCulloch, host. Interviews with Storytellers, Genealogists and Family Historians |
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Family Tree Podcast | Hear about the best genealogy tools and tips directly from Family Tree Magazine’s editors and experts! Tune in to the Family Tree Podcast and the Best Websites Podcast for a dose of genealogy education and fun. | |
Fieldstone Commons | Interviews with authors and historians who bring history alive! | |
Genealogy Adventures Live with Brian Sheffey and Donya Williams | Brian Sheffey and Donya Williams, hosts. Connecting Americans to each other, and the world, one family tree at a time. American history with an emphasis on Black American history thrown in for good measure too. Where will your genealogy adventure take you today? |
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Genealogy Explorer, Megan Bullock | Megan Bullock, host Genealogy Explorer focuses on listener submitted family stories, history, and mysteries! We dive into the research behind it all and bring on guests to talk about their unique experiences with genealogy and family history research. |
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Genealogy Gems Podcast | Lisa Louise Cooke, host. The Genealogy Gems Podcast helps you make the most of your family history research time by providing quick and easy-to-use research techniques. Producer and host Lisa Louise Cooke brings you the best websites, best practices, and best resources available. This podcast is 100% free! | |
Genealogy Guys | George G. Morgan and Drew Smith, hosts. Each episode includes the latest news from genealogical companies and organizations, listener email, and other content, such as book reviews and brief interviews. George and Drew delve into all kinds of topics that would interest every genealogist, from the beginner to the expert. |
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Genealogy Happy Hour | Genealogy Happy Hour is a podcast that helps family historians get started on the right track and that means DOCUMENTATION. Sure, it’s fun to follow the shaky leaves and the smart matches but how do you know it’s really your ancestor? By following along with the Two Blondes you will be able to locate records and documents to prove your ancestral line. | |
Genealogy Journeys | Jean Wilcox Hibben, PhD; Sara Cochran; and Gena Philibert-Ortega, MA, hosts |
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Genealogy Live Interviews with Daniel's Genealogy | Daniel Loftus, host. Audio versions of interviews from my YouTube channel with genealogists all around the world & from different organisations with episodes packed with genealogy filled fun, hearing a multitude of stories and learning a lot! |
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Genealogy Pep Talk - A Podcast of Arapahoe Libraries | Discover your family history, heritage and more! | |
Generations Cafe - Amy Johnson Crow | Amy Johnson Crow, host. Modern genealogy made easy. |
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Genetic Genealogy Podcast | Join me as I discuss solved cases and Doe identifications made through the use of investigative genetic genealogy (IGG). This revolutionary technique is reinvigorating cold case investigations by providing brand new investigative leads and obtaining justice. | |
Genies Down Under | Maria Northcote, host. Genies Down Under is a monthly podcast bursting with lots of tips, tools and tricks for genealogists (genies), with some hints on the traps to avoid. There'll be lots of family history stories and ideas on how to get to know your own ancestors - beyond just their names and dates. |
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Heritage Hunters | Barbara Jean May and Hope Callan-Beck, hosts. Real People - Real Stories. We believe that every ancestor has a story to tell, every family has a unique narrative waiting to be uncovered, and your story is the next chapter in our exploration of our ancestry. |
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Hispanic Genealogy Talk | Cynthia Anne, host. Hispanic Genealogy Talk will encourage others who are looking for their Hispanic ancestors. The episodes will include book recommendations, articles, history, interviews with Hispanic genealogists and others who have tips to help you on your journey of discovery. |
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Hittin' the Bricks with Kathleen | Kathleen Brandt, host. A "brick-wall" DIY genealogy podcast that features your questions and Kathleen Brandt's answers. Bring your stories, questions, and “brick walls”. But be ready to add to your "to-do" list. As Kathleen always says, this is a Do it yourself (DIY) genealogy podcast. “I'll show you where the shovel is, but I'm not digging up your family.” |
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Hungarian Living | Our podcast serves as encouragement for you to learn about your Hungarian heritage through interesting interviews with all kinds of folks who work hard to keep their Hungarian heritage alive. | |
Italian Genealogy Podcast | Italian genealogy interviews and stories. | |
Journeys Into Genealogy Podcast | Emma Cox, host. Conversations with genealogy experts, historians, museum curators and people with interesting stories. Sharing research tips, how to look after heirlooms, help with writing family stories and much more. |
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Know Your Ancestors | Join me, as I interview guests to share stories and interesting details about their ancestors with them. These episodes display the joy and fascination that results from discovering the circumstances and trials that shape your lineage. | |
Lawrence County Public Library Genealogy | Caleb Farley, LCPL Genealogy Coordinator, host. The Lawrence County Public Library Genealogy Department has created a podcast as a means of unique local preservation. |
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Let’s Talk Genealogy & Family History with Genealogy Girl Talks | Genealogy Girl Talks is an author, blogger, and family historian who enjoys sharing her knowledge, tips, tricks, and advice with others. She hopes she can help you along your own Genealogy & Family History journey! So, let's talk all things Genealogy & Family History! | |
Lone Star Family Trails podcast TxSGS | Texas State Genealogical Society, hosts. Want to learn more about Texas resources, records, and historical context for your Texas ancestors? Each podcast will highlight one specific element that adds to your genealogical knowledge when researching your Texas ancestors. |
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Love Your Lineage | Michelle Franzoni Thorley and Miyamoto Loretta Jensen, hosts. Love Your Lineage is a multi-faceted, friendly, and shame-free approach to family history. See beyond finding missing names and see how everyone, no matter what our background or family situation, can make deep and powerful connections to our ancestors. This podcast is centered in the BIPOC family history experience, although we invite all to listen and find and claim their space. |
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Low Ancestry | Karyn Harding and Kim McMasters, hosts. Uncovering how ordinary people with ordinary lives have extraordinary stories to tell. |
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Maple Stars and Stripes | Sandra Goodwin, host Your French-Canadian Genealogy podcast. |
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Melungeon Voices | From the Melungeon Heritage Association | |
Mexican Genealogy - Discover Your Ancestors with Moises Garza | Moises Garza, host. Learn about research strategies and resources, tips and tricks that can help you get ahead in breaking your brick walls and finding your Mexican/Spanish colonial ancestors. |
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Missing Pieces - NPE Life | Don Anderson, host. Missing Pieces - NPE Life is a podcast that curates stories of and about people who find out, usually through a home DNA test, that someone in their family tree isn't who they thought. The host, Don Anderson, found out in 2021 that his dad wasn't his dad. It changed his life. All of the sudden the missing pieces fell into place. (NPE stands for Not Parent Expected or Non Paternity Event.) |
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Modern Genealogy | Megan Hillyer, host. Do you want to get started doing family history work? If you feel overwhelmed and unsure how to get started, you are in the right place! Through solo episodes and interviews with family history enthusiasts and experts, I will walk you through learning all about family history work and how it can benefit your life. Listen up and start connecting with your ancestors! |
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MyHeritage: Blast From My Past | What if you uncovered something from your family's past that could alter the course of your entire life? These are the stories of people from all over the world whose lives were changed forever by what they found in their family history. Follow along as they are transported to far-flung corners of the globe and beyond the recesses of living memory to explore the truth about who they are — whether it's solving an old family mystery, reuniting with relatives they never knew existed, or forging a healing connection to a long-forgotten legacy. Presented by MyHeritage, the Blast From My Past podcast reveals the powerful ways our roots call across space and time to summon us home. | |
NPE Stories | What if you found out your parent was not in fact your biological parent? NPE Stories is a podcast where NPEs can share their story. What is an NPE? It is a term that stands for Not Parent Expected or Non Paternity Event. It is used for people who have found out the life changing news that their parent wasn’t their biological parent. |
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Ohio Roots | Ohio Genealogical Society; Noel Poirier, host. Join us as we embark on a captivating journey through Ohio’s rich genealogy, history, and abundant resources. This podcast brings you insightful conversations with a diverse array of guests. From OGS members, OGS chapter leaders, and OGS staff, to renowned genealogists, historians, and influential figures within the genealogical community, each episode delves into fascinating topics and captivating stories. |
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On The Record - National Archives (UK) | The National Archives presents On the Record, a podcast that unearths the real life stories found in our vast collections. Join our experts and special guests as we dig deep into the people behind the paper and bring fascinating stories from more than 11 million records to life. Discover tales of forbidden love, spies, protest and the everyday people of the past. |
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Pennsylvania Ancestors | Researching in Pennsylvania. | |
Preservation Oaks | Join us as we explore the rich tapestry of America through conversations with guests from around the U.S. Each episode dives deep into the invaluable work of state and local Museums, Historical and Genealogical Societies. | |
Really Useful Podcast - Family History Federation | Family History Federation, hosts. Discussion on a wide range of family history themes. |
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Research at the National Archives & Beyond - BlogTalk Radio with Bernice Bennett | Bernice Bennett, host. This show will provide individuals interested in genealogy and history an opportunity to listen, learn and take action. I offer a wonderful line up of experts who will share resources, stories and answer your burning genealogy questions. All of my guests share a deep passion and knowledge of genealogy and history. |
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Slovak Ancestry | Stories about genealogy, family history & heritage. Join us on the extraordinary journey of the people connected to Slovakia exploring their roots. |
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Speak On It! History & Genealogy Conversations with Janice & Cherekana | Janice Gilyard and Cherekana Feliciano, hosts. Our show is geared towards individuals interested in genealogy and history. Our guests will share their research experience and journey with you. Your family history matters and our guests will challenge and inspire you to continue researching, documenting, and sharing your family history. |
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Stories in our Roots | 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 journey of self-discovery, enabling you to cultivate self-awareness, forge meaningful connections, and embrace a life filled with joyful authenticity. | |
Stories That Live In Us with Crista Cowan | Crista Cowan, host. 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. |
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Criminal Genealogist | Michelle Bates, host The Criminal Genealogist, where true crime and genealogy intersect. And remember...your ancestors might lie but the records don't. |
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Family Histories Podcast | A genealogy podcast for and about family historians. | |
Family History AI Show | Steve Little and Mark Thompson, hosts. 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 genealogy journey using AI and how AI is reshaping the genealogy community as a whole. |
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Genealogy Professional podcast | Marian Pierre-Louis, host Have you ever thought about transitioning into a career as a genealogy professional? Are you already a professional but would love a place to get ideas on running your business more smoothly? The Genealogy Professional podcast is your resource for learning best practices and gaining a sense of what a genealogy career is all about. |
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Hidden Branch | Daniel Loftus, host. We are the new generation of genealogists who grew up in the digital age. We advocate for Gen Z researchers (born from 1995 to 2010) in the field of genealogy. |
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Jewish Genealogy Podcast | The Jewish Genealogy Podcast is a show devoted to exploring and discovering more about our shared Jewish history. Yonah Paley discusses a variety of different topics related to making it easier to trace your Jewish ancestry | |
Letter from Ireland Podcast - with Carina & Mike Collins | Mike Collins, host Join us as we travel in the footsteps of your Irish Ancestors around Ireland - visiting their homelands and telling their stories and with lots of great Irish music along the way. |
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Photo Detective Podcast | Maureen Taylor, host As a former curator at a historical society, I know how to make sense of photographs and family history. You can count on me to help you identify the people in them, offer solutions for preserving and organizing them, and yes, even guide you in the various ways to gather and share picture stories with your relatives. |
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The Ties That Find | Exploring crimes and cold cases solved using forensic genealogy. | |
Twice Removed | Gina Glass and Linda Andersson, hosts. We will be discussing “all-things” genealogy, so it will literally cover practically everything you may find along the way while researching your ancestors. |
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Unearth the Past | Join TV historian Dr Michala Hulme, as she takes a fun approach to genealogy & family history. Each week she is joined by special guests to discuss their family history, and she will also share hits and tips to help those on their genealogy journey. | |
We Are Cousins - South Texas & Northeastern Mexico Genealogy Garza | 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 especially South Texas and Northeastern Mexico genealogy. | |
Weekly Genealogy Toolkit | The Weekly Genealogy Toolkit is your dose of family history insights, tips and tools designed to empower your genealogical journey. Host Ed Adams will guide you through the rich tapestry of your family history. | |
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