Do you listen to genealogy podcasts? I have to admit I watch a LOT of webinars, but podcasts aren’t a venue that I have often pursued in my genealogy education.
If you aren’t familiar with what a podcast is, there is a simple comparison. Webinars are like watching a TV show and podcasts are the radio version of the shows.
Genealogy podcasts have been around for quite a while now and many podcasters archive all the episodes, so there is an abundance of shows to check out. Episodes range from under 10 minutes each to about an hour in length.
Amy Johnson Crow’s Generations Cafe – 2018-2022: Amy Johnson Crow hosted 71 episodes on genealogy and family history. In addition to discussing genealogy-related topics, she interviewed a number of guests.
Ancestral Findings – 2015-2026: Will Moneymaker hosts weekly episodes that are almost always under 10 minutes long which touch on historical and genealogical issues and events.
Extreme Genes – 2013-2026: Scott Fisher hosted weekly podcasts until 2023. Today, there are occasional new episodes with almost 500 episodes in the archives.
Genealogy Gems – 2007-2026: Lisa Louise Cooke hosts weekly podcasts with free versions and others available to Premium subscribers.
The Genealogy Guys – 2005-2026: George G. Morgan and Drew Smith have produced over 400 episodes that cover news, conferences, onsite research and much more.
The Genealogy Happy Hour – 2015-2026: NOTE: The end of live podcasts, for now, announced on 2 April 2026, but back catalog is available. Amy Crabill Lay and Penny Burke Bonawitz have hosted over 100 episodes of their genealogy chat talk show.
The Photo Detective Podcast – 2017-2026: Maureen Taylor, well known in the genealogy world, hosts this podcast, which, unsurprisingly, centers on photographs, but also includes episodes on many other genealogy- and history-related topics. Almost 300 episodes are in the archives.
The Research Like A Pro Genealogy Podcast – 2018-2026: Mother and daughter duo Diana Elder and Nicole Elder Dyer share their research methods and strategies along with less common research tools that foster more successful research. Although they host one of the newer podcasts, there are around 400 archived episodes.
Substack is a growing home for many genealogists, who are slowly discovering the site. In addition to bloggers, Substack hosts podcasters and other content creators in many fields.
Journeys into Genealogy – 2020-2026: Emma Cox is a UK genealogist and historian who interviews people with interesting stories to tell plus experts in the field.
NextGenGenealogy Podcast – 2024?-2026: Carole McCulloch launched her Substack podcast after being inspired by others on Substack.
There are many more genealogy-themes podcasters out there, including many who specialize in DNA, specific countries and/or ethnic groups and a few hosted by libraries and other organizations.
Check out Feedspot and Conference Keeper for lots more podcast choices.
Writing this post has piqued my own interest in podcasts. I think I’ll be spending a few hours tuning in and choosing some favorites!