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Listening to Genealogy and History Podcasts?

1/19/2014

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Listening to Genealogy and History Podcasts? via 4YourFamilyStory.com. #genealogy #podcasts #history
Need something to listen to while commuting back and forth from work?

Need something to listen to while working out?

Don't have time to read all those posts from blogs you put in your RSS reader on that Saturday you told yourself you were gonna get on top of things?

Did you make a new year's resolution a couple of week's ago to be a better researcher? And to actually find the time to research?

Then perhaps it's time to start listening...listening to news, research tips, and history that will help you accomplish your goals.

I've been listening to podcasts and internet radio shows in many genres for a while now (especially business, marketing, etc.). They're great because I can do other stuff while listening and learning.

What is a podcast? A podcast is a series of (usually) audio or video "shows" delivered on the Internet that can be subscribed to via various means; they can be downloaded and listened to offline via a mobile device; or they can be listened to on the web on either your desktop, laptop, or mobile device.

What is Internet Radio? Internet radio is an audio show transmitted on the Internet and these tend to be episodic as well; a popular service that provides this service is BlogTalkRadio.

Learn More About Podcasts and Internet Radio:
  • How Podcasting Works from HowStuffWorks [Shows you how to listen to a podcast.]
  • Tips for Podcasting Fans from Apple iTunes for those with Apple devices. 
  • How to Listen to Podcasts from About.com.
  • Podcast Apps from Appadvice
  • Best Podcast Apps for iPhone and iPad from iMore
  • Top 10 Podcast Apps for Android from Heavy.com
  • Best Free Android Apps for Listening to Podcasts from whsv.com 
  • BlogTalkRadio: Listener Resources
  • Learn More about Radio On Demand from Stitcher.com [More than just a podcast listening app, it's a radio app, of sorts, available for both iOS and Android.]
  • Listen to All Your Favorite Shows with Stitcher Radio from Appstorm.net

Now, there are plenty of audio shows for you to choose from. Here are 27 active ones in no particular order I find interesting which fall into the genealogy, family history, and history categories with links to their websites:

  1. African Roots Podcast by Angela Walton-Raji
  2. The Genealogy Guys Podcast with George Morgan and Drew Smith
  3. Genealogy Gems Podcast: Your Family History Show with Lisa Louise Cooke
  4. Family Tree Magazine Podcasts
  5. EOGN Podcast by Dick Eastman
  6. Fieldstone Common by Marian Pierre-Louis 
  7. The Genealogy Professional Podcast by Marian Pierre-Louis
  8. Maple Stars and Stripes: Your French Genealogy Podcast by Sandra Goodwin
  9. My Society by the Federation of Genealogical Societies on BlogTalkRadio
  10. The Forget-Me-Not Hour with Jane E. Wilcox on BlogTalkRadio
  11. Research at the National Archives and Beyond by Bernice Bennett on BlogTalkRadio
  12. Anita Talks Genealogy by Anita Wills on BlogTalkRadio
  13. The Library of Congress Podcasts
  14. The National Archives [UK]
  15. National Archives of Australia Papers & Podcasts
  16. Library and Archives of Canada Podcasts
  17. Appalachian History by Dave Tabler
  18. Revolutions Podcast by Mike Duncan
  19. The History of England Podcast by David Crowther
  20. Dan Carlin's Hardcore History by Dan Carlin
  21. A History of WWII Podcast by Ray Harris, Jr.
  22. Witness Podcast from BBC
  23. Stuff You Missed in History Class from HowStuffWorks.com
  24. New York City History: The Bowery Brothers Podcast from Greg Young & Tom Meyers
  25. The British History Podcast by Jamie Jeffers
  26. Civil War Podcast by Richard Youngdahl
  27. The History of English Podcast from Kevin Stroud

So, are you already listening to genealogy and history podcasts? If so, which ones? And what app are you using? If you're not listening already, do you plan to? Which ones? Let every one know in comments below!


Happy Researching!
~Caroline
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13 Comments
Timo Kracke link
1/19/2014 06:35:23 am

Did you know there is also a podcast in Germany?
der Genealoge - www.derGenealoge.de

- Timo

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Caroline
1/20/2014 07:46:52 am

Thanks, Timo!

~C

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Plime
1/19/2014 08:01:18 am

French history:
http://www.europe1.fr/MediaCenter/Emissions/Au-coeur-de-l-histoire/

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Caroline
1/20/2014 07:47:19 am

Merci, Plime!

~C

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Patty Roy link
1/20/2014 07:43:15 am

I have a podcast about genealogy news. You can find it at Geneatopia.com or on iTunes.

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Caroline
1/20/2014 07:47:51 am

Thank you, Patty! =)

~C

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Lisa Louise Cooke link
2/18/2014 03:13:37 am

Thanks for the shout out Caroline! Check out my "Why Listen to Genealogy Podcasts" infographic http://lisalouisecooke.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/INFOGRAPHIC1.jpg

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Caroline
4/6/2014 05:00:33 am

You're welcome, Lisa!

~C

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Jill Ball (GeniAus) link
2/27/2014 08:13:58 am

My fave is the wonderful Genies Down Under podcast from Australia. http://geniesdownunder.com.au

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Caroline
4/6/2014 05:01:11 am

Thanks, Jill! I just subscribed to it.

~C

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Bernita
3/1/2014 06:11:25 am

Thanks for posting this list. I wasn't aware of a lot of them. I've already started listening. There is some very good and interesting information out there. AAGSAR is debuting a program on BlogTalkRadio called AAGSAR: You Got Roots? starting Sunday 3/2/14 at 6pm EST. http://www.blogtalkradio.com/aagsaryougotroots

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Caroline
4/6/2014 05:01:44 am

Thanks Bernita! I've added it to my calendar so I won't miss an episode.

~C

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Andrew Martin link
2/4/2022 09:00:11 am

I usually listen to my podcasts on my iPad (using Apple Podcasts) whilst having breakfast or when i get into bed, but sometimes also listen through Podchaser. I listen to loads of podcasts though - not all of which are genealogy ones. I'd add a podcast to your list though - The Family Histories Podcast (https://familyhistoriespodcast.com) which is for and about people doing family history - with a guest, a relative's life story, and a brick wall... and each guest leaves the episode via a trip in a time machine.

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