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The Research Like a Pro Genealogy Podcast

Nicole Dyer
Genealogy
Naturalization Records
Genealogy Research
William Keaton
South Carolina Department Of Archives and History
Pendleton District
Familysearch
DNA
Land Grants
Research Methodology
Scandinavian Research
Harriet Huggett Kelsey
Livingdna
American Farming
Civil Marriage Records
Land Records
DNA Testing
Ozarks
Slavery
Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-Day Saints

Research Like a Pro is a podcast about genealogy research methodology. Diana Elder and Nicole Dyer of FamilyLocket.com discuss how to take your family history research to the next level and uncover more of your family tree. Learn about research objectives, analysis, locality research, research planning, source citations, report writing, case studies, and more. Diana and Nicole are the mother-daugh... more

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Welcome to Research Like a Pro! In this episode, Nicole and Diana discuss high-quality handwritten text recognition with Gemini 2.5 Pro in Google AI Studio. Nicole shares her experience transcribing a 1791 South Carolina deed, highlighting how accura... more

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Today, Nicole and Diana welcome Gavin Beinart-Smollan, the Public Historian in Residence at The Jewish Board, one of New York State’s largest and oldest mental health and social service agencies. Gavin is also a PhD candidate at New York University, ... more

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In this episode, Diana and Nicole discuss the value of visiting a local historical society and museum for genealogical research. Diana shares her experience visiting the Cassia County Historical Society & Museum in Burley, Idaho. She talks about find... more

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Nicole and Diana discuss the final and most important step in preparing for an onsite genealogy research trip: calling the facility. Diana opens by referencing previous episodes that covered foundational steps like creating a research objective, deve... more

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Recent Guests

Gavin Beinart-Smollan
Public historian and project lead at the Jewish Board
Jewish Board
Episode: RLP 378: Interview with Gavin Beinart-Smollan
Robert Stevens
Genealogist and creator of Heirloom Cartography
Episode: RLP 373: Heirloom Charts with Robert Stevens
Rebecca Shamblin
A genealogist, author, and speaker who specializes in turning family trees into published books.
Episode: RLP 343: Turn Your Family Tree into a Book with Rebecca Shamblin
Jessica Morgan
Genealogy expert focusing on probate and court records
Episode: RLP 336: Without the Parish with Jessica Morgan- Probate, Court, and Manor Record
Jessica Taylor Morgan
Accredited genealogist with iCapGen specializing in UK and Irish research
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Episode: RLP 335: Without the Parish with Jessica Morgan- Parish Chest and Tax Records
Lisa Stokes
Accredited genealogist and educator focusing on citations
Episode: RLP 330: Educational Opportunities with Lisa Stokes
Steve Little
Genealogy expert and National Genealogical Society AI Program Director
Episode: RLP 319: Uses of AI for Genealogy with Steve Little
Mark Thompson
Professional genealogist specializing in digitizing and archiving family memorabilia
Victoria Genealogical Society
Episode: RLP 318: AI Photo Analysis with Mark Thompson
Emmaline MacBeath
Genetic genealogist dedicated to reconnecting enslaved ancestors with their descendants.
Episode: RLP 309: WikiTree Special Projects with Elaine Martzen and Emmaline MacBeath

Hosts

Nicole Dyer
Host of Research Like a Pro, focused on genealogy research methodologies
Diana Elder
Accredited Genealogist Professional and co-host

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 311 ratings
  • Next level (and the next and the next) genealogy research education!

    Honestly, not sure where to start! I’ve benefitted so much from Diana and Nicole’s genealogy research content and have learned so far beyond my wildest research dreams. The podcast brought me into the fold with intriguing and super helpful research tips and testimonials. The website, blog, books and courses are professional and rigorous and oh so worth it. I highly recommend everything about Family Locket and their genealogical education. Thanks Diana and Nicole!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jennsh
    United States4 months ago
  • Thanks for all you do!

    Diana and Nicole,

    I wanted to share how much I enjoyed today's RLP podcast, EP311. I found it to be both an in depth and accessible discussion of AI disclosure, a topic that has many in the family history community stuck wondering what to do, or where to turn for advice.

    Thanks for everything that you two do for the community.

    Mark.

    Mark Thompson

    Co-host, The Family History AI Show

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MRrkRater
    Canadaa year ago
  • The Sanitization of Historical Events is Disappointing

    I’ve just started the podcast and twice the host has covered the migration of her family into lands formerly held by indigenous tribes and the wording is so completely sanitized. It makes it very difficult to listen to the discussions knowing that the historical context is being scrubbed. Family history is a great tool for growth and reconciling events of the past but not if we talk about it in this incredibly insensitive way.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    micheleshines
    United States2 years ago
  • Just one beef.

    So love this show and it has earned my 5 star rating. After reading the first page of the first book I knew I this book needed to be purchased well done.

    My only beef from listening to the podcast would be the sound. Nicole’s voice sounds great! Diane in my opinion needs an update. Whenever I listen echos of her voice ring in my head. Have you lovely ladies thought about investing in microphones? It would help the volume control and keep the listener concentrating on your content. Just my two... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    4four4
    United States2 years ago
  • Question

    Can you give insights on the process of proving a Mayflower ancestor?

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dragonwings121
    United States2 years ago

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Overall, there's a strong recommendation from the audience for both the podcast and the associated resources provided by the hosts.
Critiques sometimes mention audio quality concerns, suggesting areas for improvement in production.
Listeners appreciate the informative and engaging content that consistently enhances their understanding of genealogical research.
Many express enjoyment of the personal stories shared by the hosts, which help to contextualize the research methods discussed.
The hosts are praised for breaking down complex topics into easy-to-understand discussions, making genealogy accessible to all.

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RLP 378: Interview with Gavin Beinart-Smollan
Q: How did you get started with family history?
I became interested in migration and how families communicated across distances, specifically through Yiddish letter writing, which connects to my work at the Jewish Board.
RLP 343: Turn Your Family Tree into a Book with Rebecca Shamblin
Q: Can you tell us a little bit about some technical things we need to know about Family Tree Maker?
I chose Family Tree Maker because it has plugins that work with it such as Family Book Creator.
RLP 343: Turn Your Family Tree into a Book with Rebecca Shamblin
Q: How did you get started as a genealogist and this whole idea of creating a book?
I wanted to understand who everybody was at a family reunion and ended up creating a family tree.
RLP 285: Scandinavian Research with Torhild Shirley Part 1
Q: What is a good starting point for learning about localities in Scandinavian research?
The FamilySearch Research Wiki is valuable for understanding local parishes and records.
RLP 285: Scandinavian Research with Torhild Shirley Part 1
Q: What are some challenges of Scandinavian research?
The patronymic naming system often leads to confusion due to many individuals sharing the same name, making it difficult to distinguish between them.

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This podcast is dedicated to enhancing genealogy research by providing listeners with practical methodologies and techniques to uncover their family histories. Each episode features the hosts discussing various aspects of genealogy, such as research objectives, locality research, and the importance of proper planning and documentation. By sharing personal stories and insights from their own explorations, the mother-daughter duo offers relatable examples that help demystify the research process. Unique aspects of the podcast include a focus on modern tools like artificial intelligence for genealogical inquiries and a commitment to educating both novices and seasoned researchers about the intricacies of genealogy, making it a valuable resourc... more

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