Family Tree Magazine Podcast
Episodes
A Tour of the Periodical Source Index (PERSI): Episode 40
26 Sep 2011
Contributed by Lukas
Search secrets for online newspaper collections, a crash course in finding digitized old books on the web, and pointers for using the Periodical Sourc...
Tracing Your Roots in the Old Country: Episode 39
16 Aug 2011
Contributed by Lukas
Tips for tracing your roots in the old country, including a crash course in German genealogy with Family Tree University instructor Jim Beidler, the b...
Preparing for the 1940 Census Release: Episode 38
14 Jul 2011
Contributed by Lukas
Get acquainted with Family Tree Magazine's 101 Best Websites of 2011. David A. Fryxell points out some of his favorite resources, and Allison Stacy gi...
Planning a Successful Research Trip: Episode 37
20 Jun 2011
Contributed by Lukas
Hit the road with Family Tree Magazine this summer -- the June episode of the podcast offers up advice for taking research trips and preserving your a...
National Photo Month at Family Tree: Episode 36
12 May 2011
Contributed by Lukas
It's all about photos this month, as host Lisa Louise Cooke explores Flickr, gets advice from Photo Detective Maureen A. Taylor and talks digital phot...
All About Civil War Research: Episode 35
14 Apr 2011
Contributed by Lukas
April's episode is all about Civil War and military research. We chat with Michael Varhola, the author of Life in Civil War America, and Diana Crisman...
Best Websites for Irish Resources: Episode 34
15 Mar 2011
Contributed by Lukas
Trying to find an ancestors whose case has gone cold? Lisa Alzo offers brick wall busting strategies from our March 2011 issue. We also dig into Irish...
Resources for African American Research: Episode 33
16 Feb 2011
Contributed by Lukas
February is Black History Month, and this edition of the podcast is chock full of great resources for African-American researchers. We've got a look a...
Starting on the Right Foot: Episode 32
14 Jan 2011
Contributed by Lukas
We'll show you how to get 2011 started on the right foot. We've got tips for using a research plan and ways you can make 2011 the year of the heirloom...
Saving and Sharing Family Memories: Episode 31
17 Dec 2010
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how to preserve your family's legacy. We offer tips for collecting family stories, preserving heirloom recipes and organizing your memories onli...
Focusing on US Research: Episode 30
12 Nov 2010
Contributed by Lukas
US research is the focus of this episode, with the best websites for state research and the Washington State Digital Archive. Plus: tips for using US ...
Tracing Immigrant Ancestors: Episode 29
11 Oct 2010
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we've got advice on tracing immigrant ancestors, news about Ancestry.com's acquisition of Footnote.com, Scots-Irish research tips and...
Going Green with Your Research: Episode 28
15 Sep 2010
Contributed by Lukas
We've got a roundup of portable scanners, advice on going green with your research and a look at the new FamilySearch Beta website.
Finding Mr. Right: Episode 27
17 Aug 2010
Contributed by Lukas
Having trouble finding your family tree's Mr. Right? Helpful advice from Sharon DeBartolo Carmack will help you break down your brick wall.
Best Websites and Preservation Resources: Episode 26
19 Jul 2010
Contributed by Lukas
We talk about our list of Family Tree Magazine's 101 Best Websites for 2010, and give you links to some of the best preservation resources online.
Preserving Your Heirlooms: Episode 25
07 Jun 2010
Contributed by Lukas
We celebrate the podcast's second anniversary with tips for preserving your own legacy and heirlooms plus a look at our next book, the Family Tree Poc...
Hanging Out in the Cemetery: Episode 24
14 May 2010
Contributed by Lukas
We're hanging out in the cemetery this month, with previews of our latest book, Grave Humor, advice on doing tombstone rubbings and info on a great ce...
Brick Wall Busters Book: Episode 23
13 Apr 2010
Contributed by Lukas
Be the first to know about our new book, 101 Brick Wall Busters. Plus, get tips for preserving heirloom quilts.
New Genealogy Show and a Census Extravaganza: Episode 22
15 Mar 2010
Contributed by Lukas
The March 2010 episode of our podcast is a census extravaganza to go along with our May 2010 issue. Editor Allison Stacy talks about the 2010 census a...
Resources for African American Research: Episode 21
01 Feb 2010
Contributed by Lukas
Tune into the February 2010 episode of our podcast, which features tips on African-American genealogy, newspaper preservation and tips for getting you...
Our 10th Anniversary: Episode 20
01 Jan 2010
Contributed by Lukas
The January 2010 episode of our podcast is celebration of Family Tree Magazine's 10th anniversary. Founder and contributing editor David Fryxell talks...
Our Search for Humorous Tombstones: Episode 19
23 Dec 2009
Contributed by Lukas
Learn about our humorous tombstone search, plus Lisa talks with Illya D’Addezio about his website: Live Roots.
Footnote’s New Interactive Census Collection: Episode 18
01 Nov 2009
Contributed by Lukas
Diane Haddad gives you the inside scoop on Footnote's new interactive census collection, which will add 9.5 million documents to the website's collect...
Researching Your Native American Ancestors: Episode 17
21 Oct 2009
Contributed by Lukas
Searching for Native American roots? Jim Warren offers advice from his article in the November 2009 issue.
Diving Deep in the Library of Congress: Episode 16
01 Sep 2009
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we explore the variety of US collections available at the Library of Congress.
Best Websites and a Redesign Sneak Peek: Episode 15
01 Aug 2009
Contributed by Lukas
Lisa talks with publisher Allison Stacy about Family Tree Magazine's 10th anniversary, as well as a sneak peak of the magazine's redesign.
Reverse Genealogy: Episode 14
01 Jul 2009
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode’s top tips segment, Family Tree Magazine contributing editor Maureen A. Taylor tells us how reversing the rules can deliver some gre...
Where to Find Us this Summer: Episode 13
01 Jun 2009
Contributed by Lukas
Allison and Lisa talk about upcoming genealogy events where you can meet Family Tree Magazine staff, network with fellow researchers and take away gre...
Searching Census Records: Episode 12
01 May 2009
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we get some tips from the experts on using census records to discover your ancestors.
Hidden Clues in Old Hairstyles: Episode 11
01 Apr 2009
Contributed by Lukas
Photo Detective Maureen A. Taylor talks with host Lisa Louise Cooke about historical hairstyles and what they can tell us about our ancestors.
RootsMagic Updates and Research-Friendly States: Episode 10
01 Mar 2009
Contributed by Lukas
We review the best and worst states for genealogy research, plus a look at the Family History Library, World Vital Records and Irish roots.
Web Guides and Memory Makers: Episode 9
01 Feb 2009
Contributed by Lukas
We share new record releases and money-saving research tips, plus advice for creating, sharing and preserving family photos.
Setting Your Genealogy Goals for the New Year: Episode 8
01 Jan 2009
Contributed by Lukas
Learn secrets for searching online library catalogs, historical newspapers on GenealogyBank, and great ideas for tracing your roots in the new year.
2008 Year in Review: Episode 7
01 Dec 2008
Contributed by Lukas
Highlights from this episode include genealogy gifts, top tips for making the most of Google, hints for interviewing relatives over the holidays and m...
Civil War Resources and More: Episode 6
01 Nov 2008
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is all about Civil War Research, including a look at the Soldiers and Sailors Database from the National Park Service.
Skeletons in the Closet: Episode 5
01 Oct 2008
Contributed by Lukas
Lisa chats with Sunny McClellan Morton, author of the article "Skeletons In The Closet" from the Nov 2008 issue, plus much more.
Live from the FGS Conference: Episode 4
16 Sep 2008
Contributed by Lukas
Host Lisa Louise Cooke and managing editor Diane Haddad bring you news from the 2008 Federation of Genealogical Societies conference.
Reaching Out to Readers: Episode 3
01 Aug 2008
Contributed by Lukas
Lisa and Allison discuss ways that listeners and readers can get involved with Family Tree Magazine.
Best Websites Preview and More: Episode 2
01 Jul 2008
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is all about websites! Join us as we feature some of our favorites from the upcoming 101 Best Websites for Genealogy feature.
Recharging Your Research: Episode 1
01 Jun 2008
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the premiere episode of the Family Tree Magazine podcast! We're sharing our best tips, resources and more.