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Family Tree Magazine Podcast

Family Tree Editors
Genealogy
Artificial Intelligence
DNA In Genealogy
Irish Genealogy
Ancestry Pro Tools
Rootstech
Ancestry
Gedmatch
Chatgpt
Familysearch
Ancestral Locations
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Irish History
Tree Checker
Advanced Filters
DNA Testing
Privacy Concerns
Historical Newspapers
Research Methods
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In this episode of Best Websites, Andrew Koch interviews DNA expert Diahan Southard to learn more about the latest news from AncestryDNA. media.blubrry.com/family_tree_magazine/media.blubrry.com/family_tree_magazine/content.blubrry.com/family... more

In this episode of the Family Tree Magazine podcast, Andrew Koch talks to Rick Crume about the exciting features offered in Family Tree Maker 2024. media.blubrry.com/family_tree_magazine/media.blubrry.com/family_tree_magazine/content.blubrry.... more

In this episode of Best Websites, genealogist Caitlin Hollander Waas talks with Lisa about Jewish genealogy and the tools at JewishGen that can help with the process. media.blubrry.com/family_tree_magazine/media.blubrry.com/family_tree_magazi... more

In this episode of the Family Tree Magazine podcast, Andrew Koch and Lisa Louise Cooke look back on all that has happened in the world of genealogy in 2025. media.blubrry.com/family_tree_magazine/media.blubrry.com/family_tree_magazine/content... more

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Recent Guests

Diahan Southard
Columnist behind Family Tree's DNA Q&A and founder and CEO of Your DNA Guide.
Your DNA Guide
Episode: The Latest Updates at AncestryDNA – An Interview with Diahan Southard
Caitlin Hollander Waas
Chief genealogist at JewishGen
JewishGen
Episode: Exploring JewishGen – An Interview with Caitlin Hollander Waas
Katherine Schober
Translator, CEO and founder of Germanology Unlocked
Germanology Unlocked
Episode: Finding Church Registers with Matricula – An Interview with Katherine Schober
Daniel Loftus
Genealogist and creator of Project Infant
Family Tree Magazine
Episode: Using Find a Grave Ethically and Efficiently – An Interview with Daniel Loftus
Katie Gardner Merkley
Genealogy expert and author of articles on homesteading records
familytreemagazine.com
Episode: Learning About Ancestors Through Homestead Records – An Interview with Katie Merkley
Jenny Joyce
Creator of Cite-Builder.com, a tool designed to help genealogists create source citations.
Cite-Builder.com
Episode: Generating Citations with Cite-Builder.com – An Interview with Jenny Joyce
David Fryxell
Author of Family Tree Magazine's article on the best genealogy websites
Family Tree Magazine
Episode: Celebrating the 101 Best Websites of 2025 – An Interview with David Fryxell
Andrew Koch
Editor of Family Tree Magazine
Family Tree Magazine
Episode: Researching Ancestors in Any State – An Interview with Andrew Koch
Rick Crume
Author covering online tools for translating records
Family Tree Magazine
Episode: Tools for Translating Records – An Interview with Rick Crume

Host

Lisa Louise Cooke
Host of the Family Tree Magazine Podcast and Best Websites Podcast, Lisa Louise Cooke is an expert in genealogy and family history, known for providing practical advice and insights for genealogists of all skill levels.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 138 ratings
  • Informative

    Always informative. Gentle tone.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kaikaneray
    United Statesa year ago
  • Love this podcast! Look forward to new episodes.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    AudioAddict
    3 years ago
  • Great resource

    There are a lot of different subjects to listen to to learn about your family tree.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Faith @ Home
    United States3 years ago
  • Great podcast

    I like to scroll the episodes to see what there is that I want to learn. Great choice of experts. Learned a lot.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Sal D .
    United States3 years ago
  • Good info but BORING

    Dry, slow and a bit boring.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    not happy psss off
    United States3 years ago

Listeners Say

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Informative and gentle in tone, this show consistently delivers valuable information.
Listeners appreciate the diverse subjects that enhance their understanding of genealogy.
The expertise of the guests is frequently praised, contributing to a wealth of learning within episodes.
Some find the presentation slow or dry, suggesting a need for more engaging delivery.

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The Latest Updates at AncestryDNA – An Interview with Diahan Southard
Q: How would you say test takers should think differently about their ethnicity estimates than maybe they did in the past?
Test takers should now consider the updated estimates more actionable and reflective of their heritage, as technologies have improved in identifying regional ancestries.
The Latest Updates at AncestryDNA – An Interview with Diahan Southard
Q: So I wanted to check in with you and see where we are and how big were these updates really?
The updates from AncestryDNA were significant, with 60 new regions added and 90% of customers receiving updated results, marking a notable change.
Exploring Family Tree Maker 2024 – An Interview with Rick Crume
Q: What are some of the weaknesses of Family Tree Maker?
While it has many features, it can be overwhelming for casual users, and simpler options may be more suitable for those not deeply interested in genealogy.
Exploring Family Tree Maker 2024 – An Interview with Rick Crume
Q: What makes Family Tree Maker unique compared to other genealogy software?
Family Tree Maker offers extensive features, excels in creating customizable charts, and has easy synchronization with Ancestry member trees.
Exploring Family Tree Maker 2024 – An Interview with Rick Crume
Q: Can you tell us about some of those differences between genealogy software and online family trees?
Desktop programs generally have more features than online family trees, including advanced report and chart creation capabilities.

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What is Family Tree Magazine Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Focused primarily on genealogy, this collection of episodes provides listeners with a cohesive understanding of family history discovery and the numerous resources available for genealogical research. It explores various facets of genealogy, including genetic genealogy, church records, cemetery transcription, and the ethical considerations of utilizing online platforms like Find a Grave. Unique episodes address practical tools and techniques for organization, writing, and understanding historical documents, with a notable emphasis on the application of technology and artificial intelligence in genealogy. The experience is enriched with expert guest interviews addressing both theoretical and hands-on approaches to uncovering family histories... more

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1. The Genealogy Gems Podcast with Lisa Louise Cooke - Your Family History Show
2. The Research Like a Pro Genealogy Podcast
3. The Genealogy Guys Podcast & Genealogy Connection
4. Genealogy Happy Hour
5. Ancestral Findings

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1. Diahan Southard
2. Caitlin Hollander Waas
3. Katherine Schober
4. Daniel Loftus
5. Katie Gardner Merkley
6. Jenny Joyce
7. David Fryxell
8. Andrew Koch

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