Best The Family Histories Podcast Podcasts (2024)

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S07EP09 - 'The Place' with Dr. Angela Buckley, Dr. Nick Barratt, and Christine Payne 31:33

1M ago31:33

31:33

It's our 50th guest episode! So, to celebrate this special milestone episode, host Andrew Martin decides to head to the Society of Genealogists to meet three guests taking part in the annual All About That Place event. However, he doesn't quite end up where he expected... All About That Place is a series of talks brought to us by the Society of Gen…

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S07EP08 - The Tower (Bonus) 6:17

3M ago6:17

6:17

This is a Series Seven Bonus Episode, following on immediately from the previous episode 'The Sailor' with Morag Peers. When two children inexplicably appear, host Andrew Martin and guest Morag Peers realise that the (shh: secret time) machine has moved time and location, and that they are now part of one of history's most baffling disappearances. …

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S07EP07 - 'The Sailor' with Morag Peers 52:06

5M ago52:06

52:06

In this final full episode of Series Seven, host Andrew Martin meets Morag Peers - an award-winning professional genealogist who specialises in researching the lives of the people of Scotland. He hears how she got hooked on family history, how she ended up going professional, and her love of using passport records to trace family and world history.…

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S07EP06 - 'The Brother' with Scott Fisher 49:15

5M ago49:15

49:15

Host Andrew Martin meets radio presenter and family historian, and host of the Extreme Genes radio show and podcast - Scott Fisher. He finds out how Scott got hooked on researching his family history, the lengths he goes to to solve genealogy puzzles, and how he ended up making his hit radio and podcast show. THE LIFE STORY - DONALD OLSEN Scott has…

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S07EP05 - 'The Poet' with Dai Davies 46:19

5M ago46:19

46:19

In the fifth episode of Series Seven, host Andrew Martin meets anthropologist and Welsh professional genealogist, Dai Davies, and finds out how they got hooked on researching family history, the challenges of researching Welsh family history from afar, and their thoughts on how the genealogy community could become a better place. THE LIFE STORY - D…

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S07EP04 - 'The Résistant' with Marie Cappart 53:00

5M ago53:00

53:00

In this fourth episode of Series Seven, host Andrew Martin meets Anglo-Belgian professional genealogist, and country manager at MyHeritage - Marie Cappart, and finds out how she got addicted to researching her family history, what made her a 'DNA geek', and what it's like to work for MyHeritage. THE LIFE STORY - MARGUERITE NICHOLLS Marie has chosen…

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S07EP03 - 'The Elevated' with Todd Lucero Sales 48:01

5M ago48:01

48:01

In this third episode of Series Seven, host Andrew Martin meets professional genealogist, author, and host of The Filipino Genealogy Channel on YouTube - Todd Lucero Sales. Andrew hears how Todd got hooked on researching family history in the Philippines, the challenges of researching Filipino family history, the impact of hundreds of years of rule…

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S07EP02 - 'The Knitter' with Dave Annal 53:40

6M ago53:40

53:40

In this second episode of Series Seven, host Andrew Martin meets professional genealogist, author, lecturer, Fellow, and former Principal Family History Specialist of the National Archives - Dave Annal. Dave tells Andrew how he got hooked on researching his family, how he ended up working for the National Archives, his thoughts and hopes on where h…

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S07EP01 - 'The Aunt' with Jackie Kohnstamm 38:41

6M ago38:41

38:41

In this first episode of Series Seven, host Andrew Martin meets Jackie Kohnstamm - a lecturer, author, playwright, and family historian. Jackie tells Andrew how she got hooked on researching family histories after hearing stories with missing bits, and then finding letters. She tells him what motivated her to write her book 'The Memory Keeper: A Jo…

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Series Seven Trailer 3:19

6M ago3:19

3:19

The Family Histories Podcast is back for Series Seven! Once again, host Andrew Martin, and his 19th century assistant Sándor Petőfi, welcome seven more guests, each with a fascinating life story, and of course a pesky genealogy research 'brick wall' for listeners to try to solve. However, before they welcome their first guest, there's something in …

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S06EP08 - The Reminder (Bonus) 9:13

10M ago9:13

9:13

Previously, on The Family Histories Podcast...... As last week's guest James Danter is zapped back in time via the (shhh: secret time) machine without any glitches, all seems well for the series' final episode. However, Andrew is knocked unconscious after tripping over a cable and causing something heavy to fall on his head.... Who are the ghostly …

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S06EP07 - 'The Loyalist' with James Danter 53:00

11M ago53:00

53:00

In this final full episode of Series Six, host Andrew meets James Danter - a family historian who is also a professional archaeologist. Andrew learns about how he got into both of these areas, and how they overlap and help him with his research in both fields. He also asks James on his thoughts of how these two areas could work closer. THE LIFE STO…

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S06EP06 - 'The Runaway' with Teresa Vega 50:16

11M ago50:16

50:16

In this Sixth episode of Series Six, host Andrew Martin meets family historian Teresa Vega and finds out how she got hooked on researching family history, how her background in anthropology has helped her research, her adventures with DNA testing to trace her Ramapough Lenape Nation ancestors, and her work on the Family Tree DNA Malagasy Roots proj…

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S06EP05 - 'The Churchwarden' with Jackie Depelle 44:49

11M ago44:49

44:49

In this fifth episode of Series Six, host Andrew is joined by family history tutor Jackie Depelle. He finds out how she got interested in family history, how she became a full-time family history lecturer, her thoughts on how genealogists and academic researchers are working together, and how the genealogy industry could evolve in future. THE LIFE …

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S06EP04 - 'The Accused' with Sven Grewel 46:47

11M ago46:47

46:47

In this fourth episode of Series Six, host Andrew meets family historian Sven Grewel, who has been tracing his German ancestry for many years and has since become a professional genealogist. He explains how he got hooked on researching his family history, and the challenges of researching in Germany - a country that has frequently changed its borde…

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S06EP03 - 'The Nurse' with Clare Kirk 56:34

12M ago56:34

56:34

Our third episode of Series Six sees host Andrew Martin meet professional genealogist Clare Kirk, and he'll be finding out how she got hooked on researching her family history, why she does it for other people, what she does for Friends of Friendless Churches, and her hopes for an unusual 18th Century record in Buckinghamshire that reveals who the …

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S06EP02 - 'The Antiquarian' with Rick Glanvill 50:53

12M ago50:53

50:53

In this second episode of Series Six, host Andrew Martin meets Rick Glanvill - a family historian, author, and tour guide, who is also the official historian of Chelsea Football Club. Andrew will be finding out how Rick got hooked on researching his family tree, how his work as a tour guide is affected by this, and how he ended up being the expert …

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S06EP01 - 'The Quilter' with Phyllis Biffle Elmore 39:10

12M ago39:10

39:10

Series Six of The Family Histories Podcast begins with host Andrew Martin meeting family historian, storyteller, and author of 'Quilt Of Souls: A Memoir' - Phyllis Biffle Elmore. She explains what got her hooked on researching family history, the value of listening to our elders, and collecting oral histories. THE LIFE STORY - LULA HORN Phyllis has…

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Series Six Trailer 3:44

1y ago3:44

3:44

Series Six is ready! However, before we join our first guest, Andrew thinks there's just enough time to go out for some celebratory drinks... or perhaps shots - assuming no-one gets bard... Our first episode arrives on 7th November 2023 - see the full list of our forthcoming Series Six guests and episode schedule by checking out our Series Six page…

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S05EP08 - 'The Rioter' with Andrew Martin (Bonus) 45:40

1+ y ago45:40

45:40

Previously on The Family Histories Podcast.... Whilst trying to send the previous episode's guest Kelly Cornwell back in time, Andrew makes a mistake and suddenly finds himself in an alternate dimension where things are the same but also a little bit different. In this reality, the host of The Family Histories Podcast is author and historian Dr. Wa…

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S05EP07 - 'The Shoemaker' with Kelly Cornwell 51:22

1+ y ago51:22

51:22

In this final episode of Series Five, host Andrew Martin meets professional genealogist Kelly Cornwell and hears about her love of researching family history, and how that led on to her going professional, as well as her work on an extremely niche One-Place Study. The Life Story - Rebecca Monksfield Kelly has chosen to tell the life story of her 5x…

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S05EP06 - 'The Cousin' with John Erickson 38:32

1+ y ago38:32

38:32

NOTE: This episode contains discussion on the topics of eugenics, suicide, and abuse. Please consider others when listening aloud. In this sixth episode of Series Five - The Cousin, host Andrew meets Pulitzer Prize winning journalist, and now family history author John Erickson. Andrew will be finding out about how John's 30 years in journalism has…

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S05EP05 - 'The Constable' with Fiona Brooker 50:03

1+ y ago50:03

50:03

Andrew is joined by professional genealogist Fiona Brooker for this fifth episode of Series Five. Andrew finds out how she researches family history in Scotland and England from New Zealand, as well as the challenges of researching within New Zealand and its privacy laws. She reveals how she got hooked on family history, and also shares her thought…

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S05EP04 - 'The Glazier' with Paul Chiddicks 52:09

1+ y ago52:09

52:09

In this fourth episode of Series Five, host Andrew meets family historian, blogger, and Family Tree Magazine columnist Paul Chiddicks. He tells Andrew how he got into family history, about his Old Palace School Bombing project, and shares his ideas for some genealogy-themed Lego sets. The Life Story - William Wootton Paul has chosen to tell the lif…

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S05EP03 - 'The Missionary' with Kim Brengle 48:05

1+ y ago48:05

48:05

In this third episode of Series Five - The Missionary - host Andrew meets family historian Kim Brengle and hears how she got hooked on tracing her family history, and how she manages to trace her nomadic relatives. The Life Story - Daniel and Emily Oliver Kim has chosen to share the life story of her Great Grandparents Daniel and Emily Oliver, and …

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S05EP02 - 'The Righteous' with Michal Razus 42:29

1+ y ago42:29

42:29

In this second episode of Series Five - The Righteous - host Andrew meets Slovak professional genealogist, and host of the Slovak Ancestry Podcast, Michal Razus. Andrew finds out how Michal got into researching family history, the challenges of researching in Slovakia, and finds out about his work to assist people with citizenship. The Life Story -…

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S05EP01 - 'The Carpenter' with Jenni Phillips 52:11

1+ y ago52:11

52:11

In this first episode of Series Five of The Family Histories Podcast, host Andrew Martin meets genealogist Jenni Phillips, and finds out how she got hooked on family history, why she can't get enough of studying genealogy, her love of family and local history societies, and the lengths she goes to to research house history. The Life Story - John Sp…

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Series Five Trailer 2:49

1+ y ago2:49

2:49

The Family Histories Podcast returns for its fifth series on 2nd May 2023, but before episode one arrives, there's just enough time for a spot of tea... in 1811... with Jane Austen! Host Andrew Martin returns for Series Five, along with seven more genealogy addicted guests, seven more fascinating life stories, and seven more annoying family history…

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S04EP08 - The List (Bonus) 5:06

2y ago5:06

5:06

Previously.... on The Family Histories Podcast: Computer has given host Andrew and guest Simon Last a stark warning and now they find themselves in immediate danger... but from what, and who can save them? This is the Series Four bonus episode, following on from the cliff-hanger of episode seven - 'The Reunited'. - - - Episode Credits Series Four, …

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S04EP07 - 'The Reunited' with Simon Last 42:33

2y ago42:33

42:33

In this final episode of Series Four, host Andrew meets professional genealogist and author Simon Last. Andrew will find out about Simon's love of War Memorials, his work with the Western Front Association and the Commonwealth Graves War Commission, why he turned professional, and his love for collecting postcards. The Life Story - Tadeusz Bialosie…

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S04EP06 - 'The Politician' with Claire Bradley 49:57

2y ago49:57

49:57

In this sixth episode of Series Four, Andrew meets Irish professional genealogist Claire Bradley. He'll be finding out how she got hooked on family history, the impact of the Irish Civil War on her family history research, how she's teaching genealogists, and her time as a genealogist in control of the national @Ireland twitter account. The Life St…

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S04EP05 - 'The Lucky' with Paul Roberts 52:24

2y ago52:24

52:24

In this episode from Series Four, host Andrew Martin meets author and former journalist Paul Roberts to find out how he got hooked on researching his family's history. He'll find out how Paul's early research skills helped his work as a journalist, and how he managed to write a book about 30 men who fought in the First World War. Life Story - Sam R…

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S04EP04 - 'The Correspondent' with Janice Nickerson 49:15

2y ago49:15

49:15

In this fourth episode of Series Four, host Andrew Martin meets Canadian professional genealogist and author, Janice Nickerson, who specialises her research into the families and history of Upper Canada, the Hudson Bay Company, and crime and punishment. Andrew will be finding out how she got hooked on family history, the value of court records, the…

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S04EP03 - 'The Resolute' with Shaquan McDowell 53:37

2y ago53:37

53:37

In this third episode of Series Four, host Andrew Martin meets with historian, author, TEDx speaker, and family historian, Shaquan McDowell to find out how he got hooked on researching his family, his adventures with DNA, and how he got involved in the New York Times' 1619 Project. Life Story - Elizabeth Scott Shaquan has chosen to tell the story o…

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S04EP02 - 'The Unexpected' with Else Churchill 52:40

2y ago52:40

52:40

In this second episode of Series Four, host Andrew Martin meets with Else Churchill, who has spent 40 years working in the genealogy community, and is the Genealogist at the Society of Genealogists in London. She also regularly teaches, lectures, and has played a pivotal role in organising conferences, and representing the family history community …

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S04EP01 - 'The Undead' with Linda Kvist 42:18

2y ago42:18

42:18

In this first episode of Series Four- 'The Undead', host Andrew Martin meets Swedish genealogist Linda Kvist to find out about her love of family history, how she became a DNA coach, how she uses archives and Arkiv Digital to trace her Swedish ancestors, and how she DNA tested a non-human family member! Life Story - Nils Peter Bengtsson Linda tells…

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Series Four Trailer 3:04

2y ago3:04

3:04

Series Four of The Family Histories Podcast is ready! It's time for the brand new Series Four of The Family Histories Podcast with seven more brilliant family historians, seven fascinating life stories, and seven more of those pesky research brick walls for you to help solve. For a list of our list of Series Four guests and all the latest updates a…

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S03EP08 - The Great (Bonus) 5:50

2+ y ago5:50

5:50

In this short Series Three bonus episode, we return right back to the ending of Episode Seven, where guest Sheldon K. Goodman and host Andrew Martin are facing a perilous fate where a bearded stranger has them both held at sword-point. Who is this stranger, where did he come from, and what does he want? - - - Episode Credits Series Three, Episode E…

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S03EP07 - 'The Forgotten' with Sheldon K. Goodman 45:09

2+ y ago45:09

45:09

In this seventh and final episode of Series Three, host Andrew Martin meets public historian and tour guide, Sheldon K. Goodman, to find out about how he became obsessed with family history, why he co-founded the Cemetery Club, and how he researches and shares the often hidden lives of LGBTQ+ people. Life Story: John Traynor Sheldon has chosen his …

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S03EP06 - 'The Matriarch' with Yetunde Abiola 45:44

2+ y ago45:44

45:44

In this sixth episode of Series Three - THE MATRIARCH, Andrew meets genealogist and RootsTech Ambassador Yetunde Abiola to find out how she researches her family history in Jamaica and Nigeria, and what kind of records are available in two countries involved in the slave trade in seemingly different ways. Life Story: Agnes Ancita Chambers Yetunde h…

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S03EP05 - 'The Priest' with Jill Ball 51:42

2+ y ago51:42

51:42

NOTE: This episode names and discusses the life of a First Nations Indigenous Australian who has died. If you wish to skip this section, you can do so from the 6m 15s mark, until the 7m 44s minute mark. In this fifth episode of Series Three - THE PRIEST, host Andrew Martin meets Australian former-librarian now genealogy addict, Jill Ball. He'll fin…

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S03EP04 - 'The Defiant' with David Mendoza 46:52

2+ y ago46:52

46:52

In this fourth episode of Series Three - THE DEFIANT, host Andrew meets with the President of the Sephardic Genealogical Society, David Mendoza to find out how he got into tracing his family's history, and what it's like to trace Sephardic roots. Life Story - Miguel de Mendonça Valladolid David has chosen his ancestor's nephew Miguel de Mendonça Va…

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S03EP03 - 'The Emigrant' with Helen Parker-Drabble 49:44

2+ y ago49:44

49:44

In this third episode of Series Three, host Andrew Martin meets author, genealogist, and counsellor Helen Parker-Drabble to find out how she got hooked on family history, what exactly is a 'geneatherapist', and how she uses this skill within her research to help understand her ancestors' psychological inheritance. Life Story: Walter Parker Helen ha…

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S03EP02 - 'The Trapped' with Chris Paton 52:45

2+ y ago52:45

52:45

In this second episode of Series Three, host Andrew Martin meets professional genealogist, author, and genealogy tutor - Chris Paton, and finds out how he got hooked on family history, and what it's like to research family history in Scotland, Ireland, and Northern Ireland. He asks Chris about his tutoring work with genealogy course provider Pharos…

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S03EP01 - 'The Benefactor' with Denise Geelhart 50:04

2+ y ago50:04

50:04

In this first episode of Series Three, host Andrew Martin meets genealogist and fellow podcaster Denise Geelhart. He'll find out how she got hooked on family history, how she researches her American and German roots, and balances that with researching the family history of the perpetrators and victims of true crime for her Murderous Roots podcast. …

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Series Three Trailer 1:27

2+ y ago1:27

1:27

We're excited to announce that Series Three of The Family Histories Podcast is ready, and once again host and family historian Andrew Martin will be meeting 7 more genealogy-addicted guests, will be hearing about the lives of 7 more fascinating relatives, and there's 7 more annoying research brick walls that we'll be asking for your help to solve. …

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S02EP08 - The Present (Bonus) 3:14

2+ y ago3:14

3:14

In this Series Two short bonus episode, we join host Andrew Martin in the garage, as he explains to Sándor Petőfi, why his gift has to be returned to 18th century London. However, they're interrupted by a long overdue guest returning to the present day, and she has clearly been having a wonderful time... --- Episode Credits: Series Two, Episode Eig…

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S02EP07 - 'The Sapper' with Emma Jolly 48:14

3y ago48:14

48:14

In this seventh and final episode of Series Two (sorry folks!), host Andrew meets professional genealogist and author, Emma Jolly. He'll be finding out how she got into family history, what it was like to work on TV shows Who Do You Think You Are? and Mancs In Mumbai, and ideas on how to encourage children to become interested in family history. Re…

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S02EP06 - 'The Captain' with Steve Jackson 52:17

3y ago52:17

52:17

In this sixth episode, host Andrew Martin meets family historian Steve Jackson, who not only traces his family tree, but also undertakes a One-Name Study for the Atcherley surname, and a One-Place Study too. We'll be finding out how he got into genealogy, and the challenges he's faced whilst researching. Relatively Speaking - Captain James Atcherle…

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S02EP05 - 'The Noble' with Marina Brizhatova 43:50

3y ago43:50

43:50

In this fifth episode, The Noble, host Andrew Martin is joined by professional genealogist Marina Brizhatova. She'll be explaining what it's like to research ancestry in Russia, what kind of records are available, and how she got into genealogy. Relatively Speaking - Vladimir Udovenko Marina chose her step-mother's great grandfather Vladimir Udoven…

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