Best Amanda Meeks Podcasts (2024)

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Preserving Your Legacy: Insights from Amanda Meeks of Permanent.org 20:23

1h ago20:23

20:23

In this episode of The Photo Detective, host Maureen Taylor speaks with Amanda Meeks, the Community and Partnerships Manager at Permanent.org. They discuss the recent developments at Permanent.org, focusing on the Legacy Lab, a new program designed to help users create and publish public archives. The Legacy Lab includes an email course that breaks…

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The Hidden History of Pockets: A Conversation with Hannah Carlson 31:26

5d ago31:26

31:26

In this episode, Hannah Carlson, author of “Pockets: An Intimate History of How We Keep Things Close,” discusses the historical and social significance of pockets. Inspired by a personal experience where she had no pockets during an emergency, Carlson explores how pockets have evolved from medieval times to modern days, highlighting their gender di…

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Uncovering the Past Through Postcards with Maureen Taylor 18:10

19d ago18:10

18:10

In this solo episode of Maureen Taylor’s podcast, “The Photo Detective,” Maureen delves into the captivating world of postcards. She explores their historical significance and practical uses, both as travel memorabilia and valuable tools in family history research. The episode highlights the evolution of postcards from the early 1900s, including th…

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Threads of Life: Unraveling the Rich Tapestry of Sewing with author Clare Hunter 32:25

1M ago32:25

32:25

Clare Hunter, author of “Threads of Life,” joins Maureen on The Photo Detective podcast. A Scottish native with a background in theatre, community art, and creative writing, Clare discusses her book, which intertwines memoir and history, highlighting the social, emotional, and political significance of sewing. “Threads of Life” explores the profoun…

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The Hidden Stories of Tattooing: Dr. Matt Lodder on Tattoos in Photography and Society 36:09

1M ago36:09

36:09

Dr. Matt Lodder discusses his book Painted People: 5,000 Years of Tattooed History on The Photo Detective podcast. Focuses on tattoo history post-photography, noting tattoos often didn’t show up in early photos. Tattoos were private, often hidden under clothing, and not commonly photographed. Lodder's interest in tattoos started from family stories…

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Discovering Civil War Ancestors Through Photography: Tips and Tools for Family Historians 17:37

2M ago17:37

17:37

This solo episode of the “Photo Detective” podcast delves into the intriguing task of discovering photographs of Civil War ancestors. Host Maureen offers a wealth of strategies and resources that not only cater to finding Civil War soldier images but also generalize to uncovering historical family photographs. Emphasizing the personal connections a…

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Uncovering Manchester’s Dark Past: Dr. Dean Kirby on Angel Meadow and the Victorian Slums 39:07

2M ago39:07

39:07

In this fascinating podcast episode, Dr. Dean Kirby, a historian, journalist, and professional genealogist based in Manchester, England, shares his deep-rooted interest in the Manchester slums. Key Inspiration: Discovery of great-great-great grandfather’s history in Angel Meadow, a notorious Manchester slum. Research Focus: Manchester slums during …

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How Storied.com Transforms Family History into Captivating Stories 27:47

3M ago27:47

27:47

In this episode of “The Photo Detective,” host Maureen Taylor welcomes Kendall Hewlett, CEO of Storied.com, to discuss the revolutionary platform that fills a crucial gap in the family history industry by emphasizing the importance of storytelling over mere data collection. Inspiration Behind Storied.com: Kendall Hewlett created the platform to foc…

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How to Manage and Remove Duplicate Photos for Genealogy Projects 17:49

3M ago17:49

17:49

In this solo episode of Ask Maureen, I’ll address a common genealogist’s dilemma: managing and organizing digital photos, including handling duplicates. Whether you’re a seasoned genealogist or a beginner, mastering photo organizers and duplicate detection tools can simplify your work and enhance your family history projects. Key Topics Importance …

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Exploring Ancestry.com’s New Photo and Storytelling Features with Crista Cowan 30:49

4M ago30:49

30:49

Today, I am thrilled to have Crista Cowan, Ancestry.com’s Corporate Genealogist, also known as “The Barefoot Genealogist” on YouTube, as our guest. Crista has been a pivotal figure at Ancestry, helping countless people uncover their family histories. Introduction of the “Memories” feature, previously known as “Storymaker Studio.” Details on how use…

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Transforming Photo Organization: Insights from Mylio's Founder David Vascovich 41:28

4M ago41:28

41:28

Today, we have a special guest, David Vascovich, the CEO and founder of Mylio.com, a revolutionary digital photo organizing site. In this episode, we delve into the inspiration behind Mylio, its innovative features, and how it stands out in the crowded field of photo organization tools. Key Features of Mylio The Life Calendar: A unique way to visua…

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Essential Genealogy Organization Tips: Listener Advice 18:27

4M ago18:27

18:27

In this third solo podcast episode on organization and documentation, listeners shared tips to improve genealogy research. Weekly Paper Organization: Ann Marie recommends setting aside one hour each week, similar to Cindy Ingle’s “Filing Friday”. Note-taking Advice: Stress on thorough documentation to avoid forgetting crucial sources during intense…

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Harnessing AI for Family Photo Tasks with Steve Little and Mark Thompson 43:38

4M ago43:38

43:38

In this episode of "The Photo Detective," guests Steve Little and Mark Thompson return to discuss AI's integration in genealogy photo projects. They discuss historical breakthroughs in image analysis, such as the ability of AI to recognize visual jokes and extract text from images, such as tombstone inscriptions. They also cover the practical appli…

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Navigating the New Era of AI in Genealogy with Steve Little and Mark Thompson 45:25

5M ago45:25

45:25

In this episode of the Photo Detective Podcast, Maureen was joined by Mark Thompson, a professional genealogist and IT expert, and Steve Little, AI Program Director at the National Genealogical Society. Main Discussion Points: Comparisons of AI's current impact to the dot-com era. The role of small companies and startups in driving AI innovations. …

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Unlocking Family Secrets: Expert Tips on Interviewing Relatives for Genealogy 20:11

5M ago20:11

20:11

In today's solo episode, Maureen Taylor, the Photo Detective, delves into the essential practice of interviewing relatives for family history research. Following the feedback from newsletter subscribers and podcast listeners, this episode focuses on the collective wisdom and personal insights shared on this topic. We will explore the nuances of con…

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Savoring the Story: Andrew Scravani on the Intersection of Food, Photography, and Life 28:06

5M ago28:06

28:06

Today, we dive into the flavorful world of Andrew Scrivani, a renowned food photographer and author of “That Photo Makes Me Hungry”. Andrew shares his extensive experience spanning over two decades, revealing insights into the evolution of food photography, his creative process, and the broader implications of visual storytelling in our culinary ex…

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Digitize Your Past: How ScanMyPhotos.com Transformed Photo Preservation 26:09

6M ago26:09

26:09

Mitch Goldstone, from ScanMyPhotos.com, returned to the Photo Detective Podcast to discuss the growth and evolution of his photo-scanning business. Having preserved over a billion pictures, the company specializes in digitizing old photographs, slides, and films, thus safeguarding personal and historical memories. Mitch shared the journey of adapti…

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Tracing Your Roots: Key Strategies for New Genealogists 20:10

6M ago20:10

20:10

In this solo episode, Maureen shares invaluable advice from her listeners, guiding beginner genealogists on their journey to trace their ancestry. From the critical importance of verification to the joy of discovering untold family stories, Maureen navigates through the collective wisdom of her audience, offering a treasure trove of tips and insigh…

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The Power of Relatives at RootsTech with Elizabeth Swanay O’Neal 23:22

6M ago23:22

23:22

Elizabeth Swanay O’Neal discusses the popular Relatives at Rootstech feature, which allows conference registrants to connect with family. It’s free to sign up, easy to participate in, and only available until March 31, 2024. Elizabeth shares her strategies for using it. Register for RootsTech to access recorded content and participate in “Relatives…

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Joseph Quaderer Democratizing Biographies with StorySavor.com 24:56

7M ago24:56

24:56

In this episode, we explore the fascinating journey of Joseph Quaderer, founder of StorySavor.com. Learn how this unique company is changing the landscape of biography writing, making it accessible to everyone. Joseph shares his transition from a finance professional to a passionate writer and entrepreneur. He discusses his experiences, from writin…

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Rediscovered Memories: The Unexpected Return of Family Movies 16:50

7M ago16:50

16:50

Welcome to another captivating episode of our podcast! In today’s show, we’re joined by the remarkable Howlin Davis, a genealogy enthusiast with an extraordinary story to share. After tuning into one of our newsletters, Howlin revealed his unique tale of rediscovery. His journey began with an unexpected phone call that led him to a treasure trove o…

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Past Preserved: Julian Rebello's Mission to Reunite Lost Heirlooms 19:37

8M ago19:37

19:37

In this episode, we delve into the heartwarming and intriguing world of Julian Rebello, the founder of the Chosen Families Project. Julian, a recent graduate with a unique blend of chemistry and graphic design expertise, has embarked on a poignant mission to reunite lost photographs, documents, and letters with their rightful families. His journey,…

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Discovering the World Through Lenses: Dr. Michael Pritchard and the History of Photography 26:21

9M ago26:21

26:21

Maureen Taylor is thrilled to have Dr. Michael Pritchard on the podcast. He’s a celebrated historian and the author of A History of Photography in 50 Cameras. They discuss cameras, history, and the art of capturing moments. Introduction to Dr. Michael Pritchard: His background and expertise in the history of photography. Discussion on “A History of…

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Permanent's Mission Unpacked 37:03

10M ago37:03

37:03

In this episode we are joined by Dr. Robert Friedman, the Executive Director of the Permanent Legacy Foundation. Together, we discuss what makes the Permanent Legacy Foundation a unique tech non-profit for social good and how we plan for the future, especially in such uncertain times. Guest Name: Dr. Robert Friedman Email: robert@permanent.org Pron…

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Permanent Digital Storage Solutions with Tammy Kirby of Forever.com 25:33

10M ago25:33

25:33

In this episode, Maureen Taylor talks with Tammy Kirby, a Senior Lead Ambassador at Forever.com. Their conversation delves into the innovative world of Forever.com. As someone who transitioned from traditional scrapbooking to embracing the digital era, Tammy offers a unique perspective on how Forever.com is redefining how we store and preserve our …

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Dress Codes and Fashion Rules Through History with Richard Thompson Ford 37:11

10M ago37:11

37:11

In this episode, Maureen talks with Richard Thompson Ford, author of “Dress Codes: How the Laws of Fashion Made History.” They explore how fashion has been used throughout history as a way to reinforce class structures, gender roles, and social norms. Though dress codes are not as overt today, Richard explains how unwritten fashion rules still dict…

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Preserving Local History Through Film: A Conversation with Northeast Historic Film 27:28

11M ago27:28

27:28

Northeast Historic Film is a nonprofit organization founded in 1986 to preserve and share historic films from Maine and the broader New England region. Based in Bucksport, Maine, their extensive collection includes home movies, local TV news, documentary films, and more. In this episode of the Photo Detective podcast, co-founders David Weiss and Ja…

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Metadata Fundamentals 28:46

11M ago28:46

28:46

Join host Amanda Meeks in conversation with Rachael Woody, the founder and director of Relicura™ LLC, to learn about the importance of adding metadata to your files. Metadata provides critical context to the items in your collections, context that Rachael works to create when providing services to archives, museums, and cultural heritage organizati…

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The Encyclopedia of Things with creator Elisabeth Smolarz 30:37

11M ago30:37

30:37

This week on the podcast, Maureen is joined by Elisabeth Smolarz, who created the Encyclopedia of Things. They discuss the items that define our lives and why we keep them. Related Episodes: Episode 187: Building a Story with the Ancestry.com App Episode 180: Photos, Memories, and English Genealogy with Emma Jolly Links: Elisabeth Smolarz Sign up f…

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Collecting Photographs with Greg French of Greg French Early Photography 27:49

12M ago27:49

27:49

This week Maureen Taylor, The Photo Detective TM, is joined by Greg French. Greg is an antique photograph enthusiast who buys and sells his images, as well as lending images to projects such as the 1991 book “American and the Daguerreotype, as well as placing a rare stereoview of Abraham Lincoln’s second inauguration in the Library of Congress. Gre…

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Critical Family History 32:34

12M ago32:34

32:34

In this episode we are joined by Dr. Christine Sleeter, who shares her expertise on critical family history, which is a framework she developed to help people reckon with the messier and complex parts of history, particularly within their own family lineages. October is Family History Month, which is the perfect time to explore questions you have r…

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The Story Behind Twentieth Century Skirts with Dr. Kimberly Chrisman-Campbell 29:36

1y ago29:36

29:36

This week Maureen Taylor, The Photo Detective, is joined by Dr. Kimberly Chrisman-Campbell, an award-winning fashion historian and curator from Los Angeles, as well as the author of multiple books on fashion history. The two discuss skirts and how one piece of clothing can help us learn about history and how the skirt showed changes in ideals towar…

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Meet Me At The Biltmore with Author Amanda Blount 24:04

1y ago24:04

24:04

In this week’s bonus episode, Maureen Taylor, The Photo Detective, is joined by author Amanda Quay Blount. Amanda has recently been taking the literary scene in Rhode Island (and beyond) by storm, as she recently published Meet Me at the Biltmore, a historical look at The Biltmore Hotel in Providence, Rhode Island, which has been around for over 10…

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Save Your Photos! 25:03

1y ago25:03

25:03

Join host Amanda Meeks in conversation with Cathi Nelson, of the Photo Managers, to learn about the ABCs of photo organizing, when it’s okay to break the rules of photo organizing, and what one can do to prepare their photos for natural disasters. Don’t forget that September is Save Your Photos Month, an international effort to provide free educati…

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216 From Bustles to Broadway with Heather Radke 28:00

1y ago28:00

28:00

This week Maureen Taylor, The Photo Detective, is joined by Heather Radke, whose first book Butts: A Backstory, has taken the world by storm. Don’t let the title fool you – this book takes a deep look into women’s history and fashion. From bustles to Broadway to Coco Chanel, the two dive into the meaning of fashion and how it has shaped not only ou…

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Mourning Jewelry Curiosities with Amanda Soth 27:26

1y ago27:26

27:26

This week on the podcast, Maureen Taylor, The Photo Detective, is joined by Amelia Soth. Amelia is a Wisconsin-based writer who has been writing the column “Cabinet of Curiosities” for JSTOR, which focuses on historical oddities. Maureen and Amelia discuss her process in writing and finding these stories and how the nuanced parts of history can oft…

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Egyptomania and Your Family Photos: Fashion Repeats 20:38

1y ago20:38

20:38

This week Maureen Taylor, The Photo Detective, is joined by fashion historian Darnell-Jamal Lisby, who is currently the Assistant Curator of Fashion at the Cleveland Museum of Art, and the first to take this role. They discuss the latest exhibition, “Egyptomania: Fashion’s Conflicted Obsession,” and how the fascination with this time period has led…

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The Sustainability of Slowness 46:47

1y ago46:47

46:47

In this episode we are joined by the Flickr Foundation Executive Director, George Oates, and interdisciplinary scholar and curator, Temi Odumosu, who share about their research and thinking behind the 100 year plan, an effort to design for long term sustainability. We explore this idea from the perspective of cultural heritage organizations concern…

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Family Tree Magazine with Editor Andrew Koch 25:22

1y ago25:22

25:22

I'm thrilled to be offering something new. Photo investigations. These collaborative one-on-one sessions. Look at your family photos then you and I meet to discuss your mystery images. And find out how each clue and hint might contribute to your family history. Find out more by going to maureentaylor.com and clicking on family photo investigations.…

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History through Fiction with Colin Mustful 22:54

1y ago22:54

22:54

This week on the podcast Maureen Taylor, The Photo Detective, is joined by Colin Mustful, author, publisher, and founder of History Through Fiction. He and Maureen discuss the differences between historical fiction, and what Colin calls “History Through Fiction,” where individuals write high-quality fiction that is rooted in historical research – o…

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Inheritance 21:11

1y ago21:11

21:11

Join host Amanda Meeks and Courtney Plaster in a conversation about inheritance. Courtney shares practical tips on how to start downsizing, organizing, and preserving digital or print collections, without the overwhelm, for yourself or others. She also walks us through the more sentimental aspects of both leaving behind and inheriting special memor…

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The Dress Diary of Anne Sykes with Dr. Kate Strasdin 34:00

1+ y ago34:00

34:00

This week Maureen Taylor, The Photo Detective, is joined by Dr. Kate Strasdin, author and honorary deputy curator at the Totnes Fashion and Textile Museum. In this episode, Kate examines her upcoming book - inspired by The Dress Diary of Anne Sykes. This is a brilliant look into one of the rarer artifacts Kate has uncovered - a dress diary featurin…

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LGBTQ Family History 28:02

1+ y ago28:02

28:02

Join host Amanda Meeks and Stewart Traiman as they explore what it means to dive into family history as a member of the LGBTQ community, as well as the importance of uncovering and preserving your own LGBTQ ancestors’ life stories that would otherwise be erased or forgotten. Guest: Stewart Traiman Email: stewart@sixgen.org Pronouns: He/Him Bio: Ste…

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Seeing Double: Talking Look-alikes with Francois Brunnelle 23:44

1+ y ago23:44

23:44

This week on the podcast, Maureen Taylor, The Photo Detective is joined by Francois Brunelle. Francois is a professional photographer and author, who resides in Montreal. Francois and Maureen discuss his fascinating project “I’m Not a Lookalike” where Francois photographs individuals who look similar – and then compares them. These individuals are …

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The Family Photo Detective 14:34

1+ y ago14:34

14:34

This week on the podcast Maureen is doing a solo episode! This episode is an intimate look at Maureen’s life and behind-the-scenes of how she became The Photo Detective. Additionally, Maureen details her journey over the past year as she’s updated her book Family Photo Detective, from getting the publishing rights to going through to update all lin…

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The Peale: A Museum Model for Community Storytelling 44:24

1+ y ago44:24

44:24

Join host Amanda Meeks in conversation with Heather Shelton, the Peale’s digital curator, registrar, and communications specialist, on all things that make a “community museum” and how the Peale supports Baltimore’s storytellers. Guest Name: Heather Shelton Email: online@thepealecenter.org Pronouns: she/her Bio: Heather Shelton is the Peale’s digit…

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An Underutilized Resource: The Newberry Library 22:15

1+ y ago22:15

22:15

This week Maureen Taylor, The Photo Detective, is joined by Will Hansen, the Director of Reader Services and Curator of Americana at the Newberry Library in Chicago. Will and Maureen discuss several collections at Newberry Library, including their 1.6 million books, 600,000 different maps, and one collection with 44 glass lantern slides that docume…

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The Free Open Source Stories Digital Archive 20:54

1+ y ago20:54

20:54

Join host Amanda Meeks in a conversation with Heather Meeker, founder of the Free Open Source Stories Digital Archive (FOSSDA), and learn about how and why the project was started. Plus, get a sneak peek into some of the amazing interviews Heather has conducted so far, where she captures the personal stories from the open source movement’s pioneers…

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Numbers to Names: A Holocaust Photo Database 29:45

1+ y ago29:45

29:45

This week on the Photo Detective Podcast, Maureen Taylor, The Photo Detective, is joined by Daniel Patt, a software engineer and descendant of three holocaust survivors. It’s this familial relation that inspired Daniel, in his spare time, to create an artificial intelligence platform called “From Numbers to Names” that aids those descended from ind…

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Found in an Attic, Returned to Family with Trevor Mattea 19:21

1+ y ago19:21

19:21

This week on The Photo Detective podcast, Maureen Taylor, the Photo Detective, is joined by Trevor Mattea. Trevor shares how finding a photo in his home’s attic helped inspire him to find who that photo belonged to – meaning the descendants of the people in the photo. This episode examines the intimate journey that can come from these so-called “or…

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