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All families tell stories about themselves. Those stories are passed down, and like an intergenerational game of telephone, the details sometimes change from fact to fiction. But have you ever wondered how much of the lore is actually true? Family Lore is a weekly narrative podcast that celebrates and investigates ancestral mystique. Each episode begins with a guest sharing a fascinating family le... more

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Latest Episodes

A Bronx woman with a difficult upbringing decides to figure out where she came from. Her journey leads her to a grandfather whose work is admired by millions.

Alina Fernandez was a small child when the Cuban Revolution spilled onto the streets of Havana. The Revolution's leader, Fidel Castro, would appear on television, giving speeches that would often run for hours. Then, when the speeches were over and t... more

A man who grew up with little to no information about his family history encounters a 380-year-old tale about war and royalty. And with the help of a British researcher, new information is discovered.

David Belden was born into the upper echelons of Moral Re-Armament, a spiritual movement that hoped to save the world. It wasn't until later in his life that David realized he was in a cult.

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Recent Guests

Mike Hinman
Guest sharing a family legend about Edward Inman and the Lifeguard story
Bronx, New York (orig. Western Pennsylvania)
Episode: The King's Life Guard
Dave Belden
Former MRA member and storyteller
Former member of Moral Rearmament (MRA)
Episode: Remaking The World
Tom Junod
Writer and memoirist known for Can You Say Hero? and the film A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood
ESPN (writer); Doubleday (publisher)
Episode: Father Figure
Catherine Howe
New York Times bestselling author specializing in the Salem Witch Trials
Author, The Physic Book of Deliverance Dane; editor of The Penguin Book of Witches
Episode: Ann, The Witch
Diane Burkett
Genealogist and descendant researcher; deeply connected to New Orleans history
Guest on Family Lore
Episode: The Pirate Connection
Jim Nonus
Fifth-generation Galveston resident, Laffite Society co-founder, pirate history enthusiast
Guest on Family Lore
Episode: The Pirate Connection
Charlene Vonsair
Guest sharing her family history surrounding the Goudstikker collection
Von Sayers family
Episode: Portrait of a Lady
Paul Post
Retired Hewlett Packard troubleshooter turned archival researcher and family-history investigator
Independent researcher
Episode: Chasing Diamonds
Bruce Feiler
Author and public speaker exploring family narratives and rituals
Author of The Secrets of Happy Families; book: A Time to Gather
Episode: The Power of Family Stories

Host

Lloyd Lochridge
Host of family-centered historical storytelling, guiding listeners through personal memory and archival exploration.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 5.4k ratings
  • Stories that matter

    These are the kinds of stories that are lost to time - but they matter. I appreciate all the episodes I’ve listened to. They are interesting and entertaining and informative. It was the episode ABOUT story telling that really got me though. It is powerful to know that children exposed to family history cope better in the long tube of life. That’s powerful knowledge. I’m an amateur genealogist with an unusual family history. I also have a fraught relationship with my immediate family. It’s hard a... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Twister M
    United States19 days ago
  • Fam Lore

    I really enjoy this pod! So entertaining. Everyone has a story

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ginnibug70
    United States24 days ago
  • My absolute favorite podcast!

    It’s a little history, scandal, humor, possible true crime, and well, lore. This show is fantastic. It hits on historical stories about times, things and/or people we actually want to hear and know. The host is excellent. I just wish I had years of episodes to binge.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BranPhill
    United States24 days ago
  • Gem

    I look forward to Family Lore on Wednesday morning. I learn something new through history

    The one with a big H and the one with a small h. I love it. MIT is like healthy candy for the brain.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Katja MCK19
    United States24 days ago
  • Well Done

    This is an excellent podcast. I love how it reveals historical events through personal family narration. The structure, pace and discussions are intelligent, making it educational and interesting. I hope this podcast has a long life.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Call Ette comments
    Canada24 days ago

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#182
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#108
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#197
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

The King's Life Guard
Q: Does the evidence ultimately support the family lore?
The find suggests a plausible link between Edward Inman, the coat of arms, and a Civil War-era family split, but definitive contemporary records for Edward remain elusive, so the lore is intriguing but not proven beyond doubt.
The King's Life Guard
Q: What frame of mind do you have about getting a verdict on the story?
I'm hopeful but cautious; I'd love for it to be true, yet I'm prepared for the possibility that the tale is a legend that outlived its evidence.
Portrait of a Lady
Q: What was it like to discover the back of a painting, and the red wax seal that connected so many pieces?
Finding the back stamps and seals turned out to be the key evidence; it transformed a diffuse family story into verifiable provenance, proving which works belonged to the Goudstikker collection and guiding international restitution efforts.
Portrait of a Lady
Q: And what plan did you come up with?
We consulted attorneys in Holland, confronted initial skepticism, and ultimately pursued a legal strategy to reclaim pieces through Dutch restitution channels, while also collaborating with journalists to document the process; progress was slow but tangible, culminating in formal returnings starting in 2001 and a broader restitution push through 2007.
The Power of Family Stories
Q: How do we balance telling stories with letting children lead conversations at home?
Encourage children to do most of the talking while parents listen, enabling co-narration and shared meaning rather than a one-sided recounting.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Family Lore

What is Family Lore about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A history-forward narrative podcast that centers on family legends, then digs into archival evidence and expert context to separate myth from memory. Episodes showcase a wide range of tales—from art restitution and wartime code to indigenous history and early innovation—always anchored by meticulous research and compelling storytelling. Listeners can expect thoughtful interviews, hands-on archival sleuthing, and a balanced mix of personal memory and historical analysis that makes complex pasts accessible and engaging. A notable strength is the breadth of subjects and a consistent emphasis on memory, identity, and the ethics of telling family stories, which can appeal to curious minds who enjoy historical nuance and human-scale investigation... more

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1. Mike Hinman
2. Dave Belden
3. Tom Junod
4. Catherine Howe
5. Diane Burkett
6. Jim Nonus
7. Charlene Vonsair
8. Paul Post

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