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The Genealogy Guys Podcast & Genealogy Connection

George G. Morgan & Drew Smith
Myheritage
Familysearch
Genealogy
Rootstech
Vivid-Pix
Ireland
Findmypast
Ancestry
DNA Testing
DNA Research
Nathan Dylan Goodwin
Irish Genealogy
Civil War Records
Sephardic Jews
Genealogy Guys Learn
Genealogy Research
23andme
Research Preparation
Rootsmagic
National Archives and Records Administration

"The Genealogy Guys" are two avid genealogists who host a weekly chat. The podcast includes news of the genealogy community, book and software reviews, guest interviews, and a lot of fun chat.

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The Guys are celebrating 20 YEARS of the podcast!

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• RootsMagic has released RootsMagic 11, with a cleaner interface, better searching, the ability to create and save AI prompts with the AI Prompt Builder, and more powe... more

The Guys are back after an extended health crisis.

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• MyHeritage added 540 million historical records in May and 1.25 billion records in June! Among these are 731 million records from French newspapers, part of a push ... more

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• MyHeritage added 235 million historical records in February and 794 million historical records in March.

• MyHeritage released a new DNA facility named Ancient Origins, with which you can trace your origins back 10,0... more

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• MyHeritage added 1.2 billion historical records in January.

• MyHeritage released Ethnicity Estimate v2.5, the long-awaited ethnicity model, including 79 different ethnicities

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Recent Guests

Jarrett Ross
Genealogy vlogger and expert in Sephardic genealogy
Episode: Genealogy Connection #086 - Jarrett Ross, the GeneaVlogger
Brian Rhinehart
Owner of civilwarrecords.com
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Episode: Genealogy Connection #085 - Brian Rhinehart, Civil War Records
Donna Moughty
Expert in Irish genealogy and research trip leader
Episode: Genealogy Connection #84 - Donna Moughty, Irish Research Expert and Research Trip Leader
Diahan Southard
DNA expert and speaker
23andMe
Episode: The Genealogy Guys Podcast #423

Hosts

George G. Morgan
Co-host, passionate about genealogy with extensive experience and knowledge of historical resources.
Drew Smith
Co-host known for his engaging discussions and expertise in genealogy, particularly in utilizing online resources for family history research.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 299 ratings
  • Love this podcast! Look forward to new episodes.

    Podcast Addict
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    2 years ago
  • Love this podcast! Look forward to new episodes.

    Podcast Addict
    AudioAddict
    2 years ago
  • Great Ideas and Information

    I took in my Mom and all of the old family archives a few months ago. We have spent many hours getting everything scanned and stories written down. (Priceless)

    George and Drew has great information on how to organize and research our family genealogy.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ertnog
    United States2 years ago
  • This conversation has given me energy to keep my enthusiasm going to research my family further and teach others.

    Audible
    5
    Denise C
    United States3 years ago
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    This conversation has given me energy to keep my enthusiasm going to research my family further and teach others.

    Audible
    5
    Denise C
    United States3 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Feedback highlights the podcast's ability to cater to both beginners and seasoned genealogists alike, making it appealing to a broad audience.
Many express appreciation for the hosts' engaging, friendly banter and the accessible presentation of content.
Listeners praise the practical advice and clear guidance provided throughout episodes.
Listeners often commend the thoroughness of the information covered and the relevance to their personal research efforts.

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#79
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#34
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#187
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#26
Argentina/Leisure/Hobbies
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#70
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#106
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

The Genealogy Guys Podcast #433
Q: What are some recommended reference materials for using AI in genealogy research?
You won't find much in the way of published material since it's a new topic, but check webinars on Legacy Family Tree and follow genealogists who are presenting on AI.
Genealogy Connection #085 - Brian Rhinehart, Civil War Records
Q: What do you offer in terms of, I mean, you've described the different kinds of records?
I look at three main record groups for Civil War soldiers: pension files, compiled military service records, and carded medical records.
The Genealogy Guys Podcast #422
Q: Could you give hints on how to find my four-times grandfather?
You may need to explore New York State censuses, city directories, and be careful with spelling variations.
The Genealogy Guys Podcast #422
Q: What is your opinion on uploading Ancestry DNA results to MyHeritage versus taking the MyHeritage DNA test?
It's beneficial to have both results on MyHeritage as it may offer additional features unique to their testing.
The Genealogy Guys Podcast #423
Q: What advice do you have for tracking multiple ancestors with the same name?
Create a fan club list for each individual to help distinguish them through their connections.

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A regular chat focusing on genealogy, featuring updates on the latest developments within the genealogy community, including new research tools, resources, and techniques. The content includes engaging discussions on topics such as software reviews, interviews with experts in the field, and listener inquiries. The hosts create a friendly atmosphere that appeals to both newcomers and seasoned genealogists, tackling everything from historical records and DNA testing to personal stories of family research journeys. This engaging format ensures that every episode is not just informative but also fun, making genealogy accessible to a broad audience.

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