Genealogy Gems

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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A Sister Hidden in the DNA, New Records & AI Tools – Premium Episode 225

Lisa Cooke — Sun, 07 Jun 2026 18:08:23 +0000

In this episode, we begin with an extraordinary DNA discovery story that proves family history can still deliver life-changing surprises. Then to help you make more discoveries, we explore newly released record collections from MyHeritage and Ancestry, highlight a free upcoming genealogy webinar from the Library of Congress, and share news about two major genealogy […]

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The Genealogist’s Guide to Military Research

Lisa Cooke — Sat, 23 May 2026 17:29:28 +0000

(AUDIO PODCAST) Join me and professional forensic genealogist and military research expert Michael Strauss in this new podcast episode for a guided tour through military records. Michael will unpack draft registration records, compiled military service records, enlistment types, and the different branches of the military (Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, Coast Guard). Learn how to follow […]

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