Genealogy Podcast Roundup – Week of March 26, 2012

Every week, the Genealogy Podcast Roundup is where to look in order to find brand new episodes of podcasts that talk about interesting aspects of genealogy. This is where to find out which of your favorite podcasts have a new episode up, and to find podcasts that randomly discussed something related to genealogy. Genealogy Gems released a new episode on March 26, 2012. This is episode number 129, and it is titled “Running Away to Home with author Jennifer Wilson”. The Genealogy Gems Book Club features the book “Running Away to Home” by Jennifer Wilson. She went on a genealogical … Continue reading

Genealogy Podcast Roundup – Week of August 2, 2011

It’s time for you to check out the new episodes of several genealogy podcasts. If you haven’t finished listening to the ones listed in last week’s Genealogy Podcast Roundup, don’t worry! One great thing about podcasts is that the episodes tend to stay online, and accessible, for a long time. Genealogy Guys Podcast released episode number 224 on July 16, 2011. This episode was done in front of a live audience, and was recorded as it was going on. It took place at the annual Summer Institute of the Dallas Genealogical Society in Dallas, Texas. Arizona Public Media has a … Continue reading

Genealogy Podcast Roundup – Week of July 26, 2011

Ready for some more genealogy podcast episodes to listen to? This week’s Genealogy Podcast Roundup includes a “records roundup”, videos for genealogists to watch, information about how to use records from WWII, advice for family reunions, and more. Genealogy Gems released episode 114 on July 21, 2011. This episode is called: “Online Security, Records Roundup, Genealogy Blogging”. The hosts tell you about a whole bunch of resources that genealogists will want to use. African Roots Podcast released episode 120 on July 22, 2011. In this episode, host Angela Walton-Raji talks about the 12 million new records that have been added … Continue reading

Finding Your Ancestors With Google

Today it is not uncommon for you to Google someone’s name when you want to know more about them. From that nice woman you met at the park who has kids the same age as yours to the young man that your teenage daughter wants to go out with this Friday night, you can find details about just about anyone by doing a Google search for their name. In fact, some people Google their own names regularly to see what information about them is “out there” for all to see – reputation management, if you will. With all of this … Continue reading

Genealogy Podcast Roundup – Week of July 19, 2011

Genealogists tend to enjoy gathering together a lot of information from a variety of resources. This works perfectly with an interest in listening to, or watching, genealogy related podcasts. You get to listen to, or watch, or discover interesting information related to genealogy, in both audio and video format. This week’s Genealogy Podcast Roundup includes: news about a virtual genealogy conference, ways to involve young people in genealogy, Civil War genealogy, thoughts about reenactment battles, and a new genealogy video podcast. Family Tree Magazine released episode 38 of their podcast on July 14, 2011. This episode is packed with information! … Continue reading