Genealogy Gems

10 More Great Genealogy Websites – Premium Episode 227

Lisa Cooke — Tue, 01 Sep 2026 22:20:24 +0000

(AUDIO PODCAST) If you loved discovering new genealogy research websites in the last free episode (#310) , get ready to dive even deeper. This premium episode of the Genealogy Gems Podcast is your guide to ten more powerful websites for genealogy research and family history research, covering federal land records, archival finding aids, small town […]

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Surfin’ the Internet for Great Genealogy Websites

Lisa Cooke — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 19:04:50 +0000

(AUDIO PODCAST) It’s August, and before summer slips away, we’re going surfing—genealogy style! In this episode, we’re taking a fast-moving tour of favorite genealogy websites, along with some lesser-known gems that may be completely new to you. At each stop, you’ll discover a reason to visit and a practical tip for getting more from the […]

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Evaluating New AI Genealogy Tools – Premium Episode 226

Lisa Cooke — Fri, 24 Jul 2026 15:24:35 +0000

Overwhelmed by the onslaught of new AI tools for genealogy? In this episode, we’ll explore this growing category of tools and how to evaluate whether they’re worth your time and money. I’ll also share how to determine whether a FamilySearch AI Assistant suggestion is fact or fiction. Listen to Premium Podcast Episode 226 Show […]

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50th Anniversary of Roots with Chris Haley – Podcast Episode 309

Lisa Cooke — Wed, 08 Jul 2026 15:13:53 +0000

(AUDIO PODCAST) Alex Haley’s book Roots: The Saga of an American Family was published on August 17, 1976. In this episode of the Genealogy Gems Podcast, host Lisa Louise Cooke welcomes historian (and nephew of Alex Haley) Chris Haley to discuss the remarkable impact of Haley’s seminal work, “Roots,” nearly 50 years after its release. […]

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Researching Your Father’s Story – Episode 308

Lisa Cooke — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 20:20:16 +0000

(AUDIO PODCAST) When building your family tree it’s easy to skip over your own parents in the excitement to go back generations. Just in time for Father’s Day we are exploring practical strategies for uncovering and preserving your dad’s life story. Learn how to get around privacy restrictions barriers on records, build a timeline, conduct […]

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