After a brief hiatus, the Genealogy Podcast Roundup has returned! This is where to go to catch up on the latest genealogy podcasts, as well as to find ones that are new to you.
Genealogy Gems released episode 120 on October 21, 2011. This episode features an interview with Steve Luxenberg, the author of the book “Annie’s Ghosts”. I have read this book myself, and highly recommend it to genealogists. The book describes his attempt to uncover the truth behind a family secret. The book is now available on Kindle.
GeneaBloggers released an episode on October 21, 2011. This episode is called “Obituaries, Death Records, and Genealogy”. Host Thomas MacEntee speaks with guest Susan Soper. She is the author of “ObitKit”, which is a guide to writing your own obituary. He also speaks with guest Diana Crisman Smith, teacher of the Death Records 101 course at Family Tree University.
GeneaBloggers released an episode on October 14, 2011. This episode is called “Bring Out Your Dead! Cemeteries and Genealogy”. Host Thomas MacEntee speaks with guests Brett Atlas and Scott Kroeger, (the founders of RestingSpot.com). He also speaks with Lisa Swanson Ellam, from “The Faces of My Family” blog.
African Roots Podcast released episode 133 on October 21, 2011. In this episode, host Angela Walton-Raji comes to you from the Black Genealogy Summit. She also talks about a free online searchable database of Virginia slave names, the African American Civil War Memorial, and more.
African Roots Podcast released episode 132 on October 14, 2011. In this episode, host Angela Walton-Raji talks about upcoming events at the Prince George’s African American Museum and Cultural Center, and a Call for Papers for the International Black Genealogy Summit (IBGS). She also talks about upcoming seminars and webinars.
FGS released an episode on October 22, 2011. This episode is called “If Your Society Folded Today, Would Anyone Care?” Host Thomas MacEntee speaks with guest Randy Whited, who wrote a blog post at 1000memories.com called “We’re Doing It Wrong”. This episode also highlights the North Hills Genealogists.
FGS released an episode on October 15, 2011. This episode is called “Flip-Pal Mobile Scanner and Your Genealogy Society”. Host Thomas MacEntee speaks with guest Walt Grady, of Couragent, Inc. (the company that makes the Flip-Pal Mobile Scanner). This episode also features German Genealogy Group.
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