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Without us realising, an enormous DNA database has been created online. It holds the secrets of your true identity and promises to reveal untold family connections. But what happens when online ancestry tests reveal more than you had bargained for? Across two series, Jenny Kleeman meets the men and women whose lives changed forever after they opened a box that contained a DNA test. Exposing scandals, upending identities, solving mysteries and delivering life-changing news - Jenny investigate ...
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You might think you know what genealogy is like–boring, stuffy, and has no application to our modern world. How could your fourth great-grandfather possibly affect your life today? Join amateur genealogist, Karyn Harding, as she tells one story each episode from her family tree to friend and cohost, Kim McMasters, who does actually happen to think that genealogy is boring and stuffy. Together, we’ll uncover how ordinary people with ordinary lives have extraordinary stories to tell. New episo ...
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Explore genealogy with "The Genealogy Guy" on Armchair Genealogy, one of the latest genealogy podcasts produced in the UK. Tune in as expert genealogists and diverse practitioners share their knowledge, helping you uncover your roots, build your family tree, and learn about your ancestors' fascinating stories. Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned researcher, the podcast aims to help you connect with your family's past and discover long-lost relatives. Subscribe to Armchair Genealogy toda ...
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Missing Pieces - NPE Life is a podcast that curates stories of and about people who find out, usually through a home DNA test, that someone in their family tree isn't who they thought. The host, Don Anderson, found out in 2021 that his dad wasn't his dad. It changed his life. All of the sudden the missing pieces fell into place. Our first episode will drop on May 13, 2022. NPE stands for Not Parent Expected or Non Paternity Event.
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Whether you are new to genealogy or a practiced veteran of the craft, these short clips of information about genealogy and our ancestors should inspire and assist you in moving further on your family tree. Keep them handy when you hit a brick wall or want new inspiration for unique angles to take in your work. With each clip, you will quickly learn what you need to know and be ready to jump back into the ancestor pool with a renewed sense of purpose.
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"Genealogy Roadshow" host and author of "The Family Tree Toolkit," Kenyatta D. Berry looks into genealogy, ancestry, and family history as well as what it means to have enslaved ancestors, and interviews experts in the field. The music for this podcast is "Good Vibe" by Ketsa.
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Premiering January 12, 2025, join hosts Doug Marconnet, Anne Goodwin, and Betsy Schmiechen as they delve into Anne's discovery of hundreds of letters written to her grandmother over a century ago, weaving history and personal stories together to bring ancestry to life in this captivating podcast series.
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Join Dr. DNA Dan as he dives deep into the world of genetics, genomics, DNA, and the future of precision genomic medicine. Dan discusses topics ranging from health and ancestry genetic testing, forensic genetics, genetics, and mental health, common myths about genetics, and more. DNA Dan, SCU Professor of Genomics, Dan Handley, M.S., Ph.D., shares his knowledge from his over 30 years of experience in the world of advanced genomics research and biotechnology. For more information about Southe ...
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What if you found out your parent was not in fact your biological parent? NPE Stories is a podcast where NPEs can share their story. What is an NPE? It is a term that stands for Not Parent Expected or Non Paternity Event. It is used for people who have found out the life changing news that their parent wasn’t their biological parent. Most likely through the advent of home DNA kits. NPE Stories is a podcast where NPEs can share their story of what their original family was like. How they foun ...
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Conversations draws you deeper into the life story of someone you may have heard about, but never met. Journey into their world, joining them on epic adventures to unfamiliar places, back in time to wild moments of history, and into their deepest memories, to be moved by personal stories of resilience and redemption. Hosted by Richard Fidler and Sarah Kanowski, Conversations is the ABC's most popular long-form interview program. Every day we explore the vast tapestry of human experience, wea ...
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Stories That Live In Us

Crista Cowan | The Barefoot Genealogist

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What if the most powerful way to strengthen your family’s future is to look to the past? I’m Crista Cowan, known online as The Barefoot Genealogist. I created this podcast to inspire you to form deeper connections with your family - past, present, and future. All families are messy and life is constantly changing but we don’t have to allow that to disconnect us. I’ve spent my whole life discovering the power of family history and I know that sharing the stories that live in you can change ev ...
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The Family Histories Podcast

The Family Histories Podcast

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The Family Histories Podcast is a show that celebrates those of us sat in archives, libraries, and spare bedrooms all around the world, tirelessly piecing together our collective social and family history. Join author and family historian Andrew Martin as he interviews a fellow genealogy addict about how they got hooked; listen to his guest tell the life story of their most fascinatingly good, bad, or plain ugly relative; and then it's time to face 'The Brick Wall' - where it's over to the l ...
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Genealogy Gems Podcast shows you, the family historian, how to make the most out of your family history research time by providing quick and easy to use research techniques. In addition, you will learn creative ways to share your family tree and the legacy of your ancestors. Lisa Louise Cooke guides you through the exhilarating process of discovering your family tree. She scours the family history landscape to find and bring you the best websites, best practices, and best resources available ...
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Work Your Energy

Ruth Elisabeth Hancock

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Welcome to my new show, The Great Awakening. I'm Elisabeth Hancock, researcher and author on alternative history, our star ancestry and the true nature of reality. I'm the previous host of Work Your Energy, a show about consciousness, energy mastery and positive mental health - as I used spiritual techniques to eliminate my own depression. With the release of my new book - Human Origins, The Multiverse & Our Star Ancestry: Who we are, What Happened & Where we're Heading - my new show will be ...
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Geniealogy

Qenie The Genie

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S1 EP4 - Welcome to my Thoughtcast! I'm Qenie the Genie and I'm creating a time capsule for my Ancestry dot com 👻 💪🏾 👑 Everyone seems to be looking into their ancestry and that's amazing! I'll just be over here...inside my 🧞‍♂️Genie Lamp 🕯, hanging out, leaving my descendants life hacks through my Spiritual journey 👻 . Family lore🥰 My voice blog Qenie
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Before Us

Erich Fisher and Helen Farr

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Every living person can trace their ancestry back to Africa, where modern humans evolved some 300,000 years ago before expanding out of Africa and around the world. Those early humans lived lives filled with emotions and challenges much like people today and their journeys stand as a testament to human intelligence, ingenuity, creativity, and resilience. But, what does the archaeological record tell us about their lives, their successes, their failures, and who we are today? In this podcast, ...
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Ratbags & Roustabouts tells the extraordinary histories of ordinary people. We dig around in the ancestry archive and dive into the genealogical gene pool to uncover the most incredible, never-before-told stories of seemingly common folk from our past.
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CutOff Genes Podcast

Julie Dixon Jackson-Podcaster, Richard Castle

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Ever wondered what consumer DNA testing can do for you- beyond telling you your ethnicity? Are you an adoptee- or someone who has an unknown parent or relative? Do you love Genealogy? You're in the right place. Join Julie Dixon Jackson and Richard Castle as they attempt to guide you through what it takes to use DNA to break down brick walls, solve mysteries- or find your "people"!
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Long Sought

John Oliver Smith

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Grab your detective gear and dive into John Oliver Smith's ancestry with his AI-savvy wife, Iran Davar Ardalan. "Long Sought" is a podcast exploring John's German-American heritage, enhanced by CK, an AI co-host adding flavor to the journey. Discover the allure of uncovering hidden roots.
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This is a collection of conversations with real people playing with plants. I hope this reminds you that your connection with the Earth and with these herbs is your birthright and lives in your blood and ancestry. You already are a natural born herbalist. Come join us in exploring how to have a joyful connection with our beautiful Mama Earth through these magic, medicinal plants.
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A series of shows that talks about the system of IFA an oracle system originating from Nigeria West Africa. IFA is a system used to help people solve there problems all around the world. Some Countries include U.S.A, United Kingdom, the Caribbean. Please join Professor Babalawo Ifategunse Osadele & Apetebi Omirelekun -Ifadunmade Ifalase on topics relating to IFA.
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Haunting History Podcast

Tattered Tales Media Co.

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Haunting History, the podcast that reaches back into the past for the events that shocked us, tales of true crime, mystery and the macabre, and when we are lucky those stories where the past and the paranormal meet. Because who doesn't love a good ghost story, right?
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Chardonnay & DNA

Rachael Herbert

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A podcast where we drink wine and talk about Ancestry DNA results gone wrong, crimes and cold cases solved by DNA evidence, and everything in between. Part true crime, part family mayhem and anything else our weird little hearts desire. Join hosts Becky and Rachael on a journey through some of the wackiest, scariest, and most unbelievable DNA stories you’ve ever heard. http://www.Chardonnayanddna.com Find us on **Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter!** Instagram: @chardonnayanddna Facebook: http ...
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In this Podcast we are going to listen to the stories that have shaped the great epic Ramayan. The lineage of Paulastya, his ancestry, and his penance made the son of a revered sage into the darkest villain of the Hindu epics. The story of Ravan and Kumbhkaran and their conquests, the boons, and the curses everything that made the gatekeepers of Vishnu their arch nemesis.
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Generations Cafe

Amy Johnson Crow

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Generations Cafe is all about genealogy and family history. Discovering your family history should be enjoyable! Each episode will show you more about doing genealogy without the frustration. Host Amy Johnson Crow has been involved in family history for most of her life and is a noted researcher, blogger, author, and educator. She firmly believes that it is possible to do good genealogy research and enjoy the process. This isn't a stuffy or dry lecture. It's a conversation to help you explor ...
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Since 2007, the Pathfinder community has been gathering around tables all across the world to roll dice and share exciting stories about dungeons, dragons, and their many magical acquisitions. Each week, we will drill down into a different RPG-related topic that has sprung up from conversations at our tables over the years. While the vast majority of our content is specific to Pathfinder 2nd edition, we occasionally dip into other staples of the modern rpg landscape.
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“Becoming Bani Adam: Exploring Twelver-Shii Discussions on Human Ancestry” is a new podcast series which is an audiobook version of a long paper written by Ustadha Fatemah Meghji on the topic of human evolution in Twelver-Shii tradition with a focus on exegetical literature i.e. from tafsir. How does a person of faith grapple with evolution in today’s world? The audiobook is narrated by Br. Justin Mashouf and each episode includes an introduction by the author herself with a summary of previ ...
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Point of Hue

Ateira & Salimah

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Point of Hue is a bi-weekly podcast featuring Ateira Griffin and Salimah Jasani, two women of color. Join us as we discuss everything from interracial dating to ancestry tests and even the questionable representations of race in Harry Potter (yes, we went there) from our #PointOfHue.
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My guest today is Deb Liu.Deb is the CEO of Ancestry, former VP at Meta, and writer of Perspectives. But for our interview, I wanted to talk to Deb about a more personal topic: How to survive and thrive as a busy working parent with your spouse, aging parents, and kids. In our interview, Deb shared her best advice on building a 60-60 relationship w…
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We’re doing something a little bit different this episode. We sit down with friend of the podcast, Kathleen Larsen and dive into a story from her family tree. Together, we learn about one man’s gutsy, one-way trip across the ocean, the new life he makes in America, and the legacy his family left behind. Through his story and the story of the people…
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Are DNA ancestry tests a reliable way to trace your ancestry? Neil and Beth discuss this and teach you some new vocabulary. (Image: Getty) Find a full transcript and worksheet for this episode to help you with your English at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/6-minute-english_2024/ep-241205 SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: ✔️ http…
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What secrets might your dna hold? Laura House, a genetic genealogist at Ancestry, joins Genealogy Guy on armchair genealogy. In this insightful conversation, Laura reveals the unexpected twists and turns that can unfold when using genealogy DNA tests. She urges listeners to be aware of the potential surprises that may arise, such as finding out abo…
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Join us on Piercing the Veil, the Midwest Night Watchers' podcast where we explore the supernatural, mysterious, and paranormal. In this episode, we're thrilled to welcome author and speaker Dacre Stoker, the great-gran nephew of Dracula creator Bram Stoker. Dacre has dedicated much of his life to preserving his famous ancestor’s legacy, diving dee…
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Reflecting on a year of phenomenal guests, we are bringing you a selection of the Best Conversations of 2024. Kasey Chambers grew up surrounded by country music, singing around the campfire with her family, and listening to her father's cassettes of old country classics. She now makes her own country music, which has won her a devoted following and…
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David started to question who his birth father was many years ago, and was never given a straight answer. He even went as far as getting his birth records unsealed and was still unsuccessful until he finally took a DNA test and with help, narrowed down his birth father. Resources Mentioned: Previous guest Ep. 194 Margo's Story has just released her…
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In this final full episode of Series Eight, host Andrew Martin meets Irish genealogist, speaker, occasional podcaster, and Project Infant founder, Daniel Loftus. He asks Daniel how he got hooked on researching his family history, challenges he's faced with DNA testing and adoption, and why he's leading a project that brings Mother and Baby Homes in…
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Reflecting on a year of phenomenal guests, we are bringing you a selection of the Best Conversations of 2024. Candice Fox is one of the world's most successful crime writers, but she when she is not at her writing desk, you can find her rushing around Sydney rescuing stranded and injured wallabies, cockatoos, lizards, frogs and ducks. Listen to Ric…
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Imagine stepping into a warm kitchen on a cold December afternoon. Light streams through the window, catching dust motes in the air as the oven door swings open to reveal rows of gingerbread cookies—crisp edges, soft centers, and that unmistakable aroma of holiday spices. Over in the living room, somewhere between the fireplace and the decorated tr…
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Gideon Haigh is a prolific author, but it took him decades to write down the story closest to his heart — the life and tragic death of his brother, Jaz, who was killed in a car crash at just 17 years. But eventually, on a hot summers evening, it all came pouring out onto the page, and became his book My Brother Jaz. Gideon Haigh's brother Jasper wa…
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Reflecting on a year of phenomenal guests, we are bringing you a selection of the Best Conversations of 2024. Pauline McGrath's life changed forever when her husband of 30 years, David, was diagnosed with an incurable brain tumor. Together Pauline and David set out to take advantage of the incoming Voluntary Assisted Dying laws about to come into e…
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As the holiday season approaches, the scent of cinnamon and evergreen drifts through the air, and familiar melodies wrap around us like a warm blanket. These seasonal moments mean more than decorations and cookies; they connect us with something deeper—our families, the places they once called home, and the traditions they carried across borders. B…
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Over 4.5 billion years, Earth's climate has transformed tremendously. Before our more temperate recent past, the planet swung from one extreme to another--from a greenhouse world of sweltering temperatures and high sea levels to a "snowball earth" in which glaciers reached the equator. During this history, we now know, living things and the climate…
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Let's continue with our Pillars of Power series. We arrive at Jimmy Carter, a president whose legacy is as unique as his journey to the White House. From his humble beginnings on a peanut farm in Georgia to his post-presidential years as a champion of humanitarian causes, Carter’s life is defined by integrity, faith, and a commitment to peace. Let’…
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Emily Dickinson and Charles Darwin were born at a time when the science of studying the natural world was known as natural philosophy, a pastime for poets, priests, and schoolgirls. The world began to change in the 1830s, while Darwin was exploring the Pacific aboard the Beagle and Dickinson was a student in Amherst, Massachusetts. Poetry and scien…
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Reflecting on a year of phenomenal guests, we are bringing you a selection of the Best Conversations of 2024.At the make or break moment of his choreography career, the last person Rafael expected to hear from was Australia’s pop princess, Kylie Minogue. Rafael Bonachela was born in the dying years of Franco’s Spain, into a patriarchal culture that…
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Get read for a new podcast that digs deep into big issues in archaeology and human evolution. In this season, archaeologists Helen Farr and Erich Fisher take a deep dive into the origins and development of Maritime Adaptations, tracing humanity's journey from the earliest interests in aquatic resources to the global expansion of modern humans via o…
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Is making new ‘mum friends’ the positive experience it’s often described as? Find a full transcript and worksheet for this episode to help you with your English at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/6-minute-english_2024/ep-241205 SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER:✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters FIND BBC LEARNING…
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Have you ever wondered if there are forgotten family heroes in your past? In this episode, documentarians Wayne Abbott and David O'Keefe reveal how combining historical records, artifacts, and family research can bridge generational gaps and uncover powerful family stories. Through their work on Ancestry's "Finding Heroes" podcast, they share emoti…
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Reflecting on a year of phenomenal guests, we are bringing you a selection of the Best Conversations of 2024. Anita Heiss is a Wiradjuri woman and a prolific author. Her latest novel, Dirrayawadha, brings together Indigenous and colonial history, as well as Wiradjuri language, into a 19th century love story between an Irish convict and a brave Wira…
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During the height of the Cold War, as nuclear tensions simmered between the United States and the Soviet Union, American officials quietly prepared for a nightmare scenario: a full-scale nuclear attack. In this era of secrecy, the government constructed a hidden network of underground bunkers and survival facilities designed to ensure continuity of…
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This episode of 'Dr. DNA Dan' hosted by Professor Dan Handley from Southern California University of Health Sciences delves into genetics, specifically focusing on short tandem repeats (STRs). The podcast explains the significance of STRs in forensic DNA testing and paternity tests by measuring the number of repeated sequences in different individu…
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Reflecting on a year of phenomenal guests, we are bringing you a selection of the Best Conversations of 2024. Jack Beaumont (not his real name) grew up in a turbulent family in Paris before joining the French Air Force as a young man. After a devastating mid-air accident, he joined the DGSE and became a French secret agent and he now uses his first…
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In this episode, Elisabeth Hancock explores the intriguing topic of giants throughout history, examining the evidence of their existence, the myths surrounding them, and the implications of interbreeding with these beings. She discusses the role of giants in various cultures, the suppression of evidence by institutions like the Smithsonian, and the…
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This interview is an exception to our “single author monographs” rule, because the edited collection that is its topic is an intellectual achievement worth making an exception for in over 12 years of New Books in Philosophy podcasts. Emotion Theory: The Routledge Comprehensive Guide: Volume I and Volume II (Routledge, 2024) is a two-volume compendi…
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In this episode of Series Eight, host Andrew meets Australian genealogist Jennifer Jones, who tells him about how she got hooked on researching family history, her motivation to blog her research, and her One-Place Study in Pembrokeshire, Wales. THE LIFE STORY - THOMAS WATERS Jennifer has chosen to tell the life story of Thomas Waters, her 2x Great…
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Reflecting on a year of phenomenal guests, we are bringing you a selection of the Best Conversations of 2024. Rebecca Huntley spent 50 years trying to process PTSD brought on from a traumatic childhood. But it was only when she decided to experiment with MDMA as a treatment that Rebecca's life began to change. Rebecca Huntley's public life as a bro…
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Reflecting on a year of phenomenal guests, we are bringing you a selection of the Best Conversations of 2024. Troy Cassar-Daley is one of Australia's most beloved country music stars, with a string of awards and albums to show for it. But his latest album, Between the Fires, is a reflective, deeply personal exploration of grief, love and his childh…
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For decades, a mysterious creature known as Bigfoot has captivated Americans, sparking countless sightings, documentaries, and even scientific expeditions. What began as local folklore in the forests of the Pacific Northwest has grown into a national phenomenon, with Bigfoot leading an entire cast of cryptids—creatures whose existence may not be pr…
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Linda and Gina talk about creating a family scrapbook which includes family history research, photos and other information. Copyright 2024 Linda Andersson Intro/Outro DJ Drops by Ellie https://www.fiverr.com/iellie?source=order_page_user_message_link Music: This Moment (instrumental) by Sascha Ende Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/3238-this…
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Gerald Ford holds a unique place in American history as the only president who assumed office without being elected as either president or vice president. Taking on the challenge of healing a nation shaken by Watergate, Ford brought a steady hand, a strong sense of integrity, and deep personal beliefs rooted in his family and faith. This article de…
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Send us a text In this episode of Conversation with Kenyatta, host Kenyatta D. Berry welcomes back author Gail Lukasik to discuss her latest book, What They Never Told Us: True Stories of Family Secrets and Hidden Identities Revealed. Gail shares poignant and often heart-wrenching stories from the book, including tales of individuals discovering th…
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As we continue our Pillars of Power series, we turn to Richard Nixon—a president remembered for diplomatic achievements and one of the most infamous scandals in American history. Born into modest circumstances, Nixon’s resilience and drive were forged by his family’s deep Quaker faith, a legacy of hardship, and an unyielding commitment to public se…
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